Social Anxiety therapists in Huntington Beach, California CA
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Social Anxiety
Jeanette Abney
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, SAP
I have over 20 years of working with individuals regarding social anxiety.
27 Years Experience
In-Person in Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Online in Huntington Beach, CA California
Social Anxiety
John Fry
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Social anxiety can be alleviated by learning more powerful social skills, learning how to convincingly modify your sometimes self-defeating self-talk, and by learning to relax more effectively.
49 Years Experience
In-Person Near Huntington Beach, CA
Online in Huntington Beach, CA California
Social Anxiety
Dr. Lyndsay Elliott
Psychologist, PsyD.
Social anxiety goes far deeper than shyness — it is a persistent, exhausting fear of judgment, embarrassment, or saying the wrong thing that can quietly shrink your world over time. As a licensed clinical psychologist with 20+ years of experience, I help adults and high-achieving professionals navigate social anxiety disorder, performance anxiety, fear of judgment, public speaking anxiety, and the social avoidance that keeps so many capable people from fully engaging in their personal and professional lives. Using cognitive-behavioral therapy, exposure-based techniques, and psychodynamic insight, I help clients build genuine confidence and meaningful connection. Telehealth therapy for social anxiety available across 40+ states.
21 Years Experience
Online in Huntington Beach, CA California (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Rising Pines Counseling Services
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
I support individuals who feel anxious in social situations or fear judgment from others. Therapy focuses on confidence-building, skill development, and reducing avoidance patterns.
11 Years Experience
Online in Huntington Beach, CA California (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Holly Hall, LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel overwhelming—whether it's speaking up in meetings, attending social gatherings, meeting new people, or even making small talk. The fear of being judged, embarrassed, or rejected can lead to avoidance that limits your personal and professional life, leaving you feeling isolated and frustrated.
I specialize in helping clients overcome social anxiety using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), the most effective evidence-based treatment for this condition. Together, we'll identify the anxious thoughts that fuel your fear—beliefs like "everyone will think I'm stupid" or "I'll embarrass myself"—and learn to challenge and reframe them with more realistic, balanced thinking. My goal is to help you engage more fully in life—to pursue opportunities, build meaningful connections, and feel comfortable being yourself in social situations. Social anxiety is highly treatable, and with the right tools and support, you can experience genuine freedom and confidence.
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near Huntington Beach, CA
Online in Huntington Beach, CA California
Social Anxiety
Mary Gonzalez
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
If social situations leave you feeling anxious, self-conscious, or emotionally drained, you're not alone. Social anxiety is more than shyness—it can involve an intense fear of being judged, criticized, rejected, or embarrassed. You may avoid speaking up in meetings, meeting new people, attending social events, or expressing your thoughts because you're worried about saying or doing the "wrong" thing. Over time, this fear can impact your relationships, career, confidence, and overall quality of life.
At Holding Space Therapy, we provide compassionate, evidence-based treatment to help you understand and overcome social anxiety. Together, we'll explore the thoughts, beliefs, and past experiences that contribute to your anxiety while developing practical tools to reduce fear and build confidence in social situations. Using approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, exposure-based strategies, and trauma-informed care, we'll work to identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns, reduce self-criticism, regulate physical symptoms of anxiety, and strengthen your ability to navigate social interactions with greater ease. If past experiences such as bullying, emotional abuse, rejection, or trauma have contributed to your anxiety, EMDR may also be incorporated to help process those experiences and reduce their ongoing emotional impact.
Our goal isn't to change who you are or make you more outgoing than you want to be. Instead, therapy helps you feel more comfortable being your authentic self, communicate with greater confidence, establish healthy relationships, and participate more fully in the experiences that matter most to you. You deserve to live without constantly worrying about what others think. With the right support, you can develop lasting confidence, reduce anxiety, and create meaningful connections while staying true to yourself.
6 Years Experience
Online in Huntington Beach, CA California (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Barry Ross
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I am a psychologist, marriage family therapist, bioenergetic analyst, and psychoanalyst with more than 30 years of clinical experience in treating adolescents, adults, and marital couples. I am skilled in helping a person to feel understood and related to in a new and helpful way.
42 Years Experience
In-Person Near Huntington Beach, CA
Online in Huntington Beach, CA California
Social Anxiety
Amy @ Inner Nature Therapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, PMH-C
I've supported many clients through social anxiety and can help you, too! I offer in-session practice with social interactions, exploration of the roots of your social anxiety, and practical interventions to help support you in gaining social confidence and ease.
13 Years Experience
Online in Huntington Beach, CA California (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Melissa Berschauer
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
It is incredibly exhausting to walk into a room and instantly feel like everyone is judging you, or to spend hours overthinking a casual conversation after it’s already over. Social anxiety loves to make you feel isolated and keep you playing small to avoid embarrassment. We will work together to lower that intense internal pressure, quiet the fear of rejection, and build realistic comfort so you can show up in social or professional spaces without your nervous system going into overdrive.
14 Years Experience
Online in Huntington Beach, CA California (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Freestyle Supervision and EMDR Group LLC
Counselor/Therapist, LPCC-S, LEP, NCC, APCC, AMFT, ASW, NCC
Social anxiety is more than just "shyness"; it’s often a protective response to feeling unsafe in social environments. We work to build your social confidence while honoring your need for sensory and emotional safety.
4 Years Experience
In-Person Near Huntington Beach, CA
Online in Huntington Beach, CA California
Huntington Beach — 'Surf City USA' — cultivates a strong outdoor and athletic identity that creates particular mental health dynamics around body image, performance anxiety, and the psychological costs of a lifestyle culture that prizes youth and physical capability. The city's predominantly White, affluent coastal character contrasts with pockets of economic precarity and a substance use landscape connected to its beach culture and proximity to the broader Orange County recovery community. Hoag Hospital provides institutional mental health resources alongside a well-established private therapy community serving Huntington Beach and the surrounding South Orange County coastal corridor. The city's proximity to both Los Angeles and the Orange County recovery ecosystem means therapists here frequently work at the intersection of addiction, identity, and the particular stresses of competitive coastal California life.
Social Anxiety therapists in Huntington Beach, California Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Huntington Beach, California average 15 years of experience and charge around $206 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (68%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (39%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (39%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$206
Accept insurance
36%
Offer sliding scale
47%
Gender ID
| 64% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 64% |
In Person and Online |
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| 36% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 68% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 39% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 39% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 38% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 38% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 38% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 36% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 69% | Young Adult |
| 55% | Senior |
| 51% | Teen |
| 25% | Children |
Client Focus
| 56% | Women |
| 43% | LGBTQ+ |
| 40% | Men |
| 28% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 25% | Christian |