Social Anxiety therapists in Los Angeles, CA
Browse Social Anxiety therapists in Los Angeles, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Social Anxiety
Michael Myette Therapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I specialize in treatment of social anxiety
19 Years Experience
Online in Los Angeles, CA (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Dr. Christina Charlotin
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Social Phobia, performance anxiety, imposture syndrome.
14 Years Experience
In-Person in Los Angeles, CA
Online in Los Angeles, CA
Social Anxiety
G. Roman Gupta, LCSW
Therapist, LCSW
I have been practicing for almost 20 years and I have a strength-based, trauma-informed, culturally aware, LGBTQ+ affirmative, sex positive, kink positive, poly affirming, feminist perspective. I have trained and practiced in a variety of treatment methods that offer us a variety of ways to meet your goals whether as an individual, couple, or family.
18 Years Experience
In-Person in Los Angeles, CA 90068
Online in Los Angeles, CA
Social Anxiety
Dr. Maxwell Rappoport
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Social anxiety can be quite debilitating. I help clients better understand the fears, self-consciousness, and avoidance behaviors that can make everyday interactions feel overwhelming. Through exposure-based strategies, CBT, and psychodynamic exploration of underlying beliefs and patterns, we work toward greater comfort, confidence, tolerance, and flexibility in social and interpersonal situations.
9 Years Experience
Online in Los Angeles, CA (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Dan Safavi
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC-22108, LPCC-104319
I help adults who feel anxious, self-conscious, or overly focused on how they are being perceived in social situations. Therapy can help you reduce avoidance, become less caught up in self-monitoring, and feel more comfortable connecting with others without needing every interaction to go perfectly.
7 Years Experience
Online in Los Angeles, CA (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Growth and Change Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
We help you develop the relational intelligence to find confidence in social settings and experience a greater degree of control over your environment. This decreases anxiety and supports relational well being.
8 Years Experience
Online in Los Angeles, CA (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
David Strah
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
I work with my clients to help them identify strengths and then apply them to areas of their life they are not as confident in
In-Person in Los Angeles, CA 90004
Online in Los Angeles, CA
Social Anxiety
PBA Psychology Group, Inc.
Psychologist, Clinical and Forensic Psychology
Social anxiety can be debilitating and have a detrimental impact on the enjoyment of life. Understanding and reducing social anxiety is an important step towards improving satisfaction in life.
30 Years Experience
In-Person in Los Angeles, CA 90015
Online in Los Angeles, CA
Social Anxiety
Stephanie Sandoval - COLLECTIVE SPACE THERAPY
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Do social interactions cause intense fear and self-consciousness? Sometimes these feelings can be debilitating. With extensive training and experience working in a Los Angeles-based group practice, my specializations include expertise in social anxiety. I offer a 15 min free consultation, feel free to reach out to see if we're a good fit!
11 Years Experience
In-Person in Los Angeles, CA 90026
Online in Los Angeles, CA
Social Anxiety
Sean Sprigle
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
Social anxiety can be crippling but you don’t have to live with it forever, it is treatable!
9 Years Experience
In-Person in Los Angeles, CA 90026
Online in Los Angeles, CA
Social Anxiety
Brooke Taylor
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, AMFT
Social anxiety in teens gets read as shyness, or as rudeness, or as a kid who just doesn't want to try. What's usually happening is more specific: a constant, exhausting sense of being watched and evaluated, and a running tally of everything they might have gotten wrong. Some of it happens hours after the fact, replaying a conversation from lunch.
It shows up in the small refusals more than the big ones. Not ordering their own food. Not raising a hand when they know the answer. Skipping the party, then the practice, then the group project. Stomachaches on school mornings. Texting instead of calling, and eventually not doing either. Each avoidance brings relief in the moment and makes the next one harder, and that loop is what tends to shrink a teen's world over time.
I work with teens on both halves of it. We look at what's driving the fear, including anything in their history that taught them other people are unsafe to be seen by. And we work practically, at their pace, on moving toward the things they've been avoiding rather than around them, in steps small enough to actually take.
My approach is warm and non-pressuring, which matters especially here. A teen with social anxiety is already braced for judgment, and therapy that feels like one more performance will not go anywhere. The aim is that your teen gets to have a normal social life, not a perfectly comfortable one. Nervous and going anyway is the win.
5 Years Experience
Online in Los Angeles, CA (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Amber McKinney-Morgan
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LICSW
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel stressful or overwhelming. I help clients understand the underlying fears and patterns driving this experience while building confidence and ease in social settings. Therapy combines practical tools with deeper work to shift self-perception and reduce avoidance.
8 Years Experience
Online in Los Angeles, CA (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Wyatt Okeefe
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC, LPCC
I help clients understand and manage social anxiety that can make interactions, relationships, work, or everyday situations feel overwhelming. Therapy may address fear of judgment, self-consciousness, avoidance, difficulty speaking or asserting oneself, and worry about how others perceive you. Together, we work to build confidence, develop effective coping strategies, and increase comfort and flexibility in social situations.
28 Years Experience
Online in Los Angeles, CA (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Erin Powers
Counselor/Therapist, APCC 9590
I specialize in working with clients who have experienced social anxiety. I primarily utilize mindfulness-based methods and exposure therapy to support you in working through the challenges of social anxiety.
6 Years Experience
Online in Los Angeles, CA (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Josh Dolin: Life Coach | Purpose Pathfinder
Life Coach
Struggling with social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel overwhelming, but with the right strategies, you can build confidence and manage those fears. My coaching approach focuses on helping you understand the root causes of your anxiety, while developing practical tools to overcome social discomfort. Together, we’ll work on building your confidence, improving communication skills, and creating a personalized plan to help you navigate social situations with greater ease. Schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation to begin your journey toward a more confident, socially connected life.
9 Years Experience
Online in Los Angeles, CA (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Tommy Owens - Specialized Therapeutic Counseling, Hypnotherapy, Energy Therapy, Subconscious Mind & Energy Clearing, Healing & Reprograming, Cord Cutting, Breath work & Meditation Practices
Counselor/Therapist, QHHP, RC, SC
Subconscious Mind Clearing & Reprograming Sessions with Tommy have effectively helped 100s' of Young Adults & Corporate Professional Clients resolve their Social Anxiety - Tommy helps his clients quickly & effectively be relieved of anxiety, stress, insecurities & fears.
Clients say in just 1, 2 or 3 private Phone & /or Zoom sessions, they are feeling much more calm, confident, safe & secure in their normal everyday Social environments. Be it work, career, family &/or school settings.
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To fit your schedule, Private Sessions are available 10am to 10pm 7 days a week.
10 Years Experience
In-Person in Los Angeles, CA
Online in Los Angeles, CA
Social Anxiety
MindOverHealing Therapies
Hypnotherapist, CHt
Hypnotherapy can be an effective tool for treating social anxiety by helping individuals overcome the fear and discomfort associated with social situations. Through relaxation techniques and positive suggestion, hypnotherapists support clients in accessing subconscious beliefs that contribute to anxiety, enabling them to reframe negative self-perceptions and develop greater confidence. This approach may reduce physiological symptoms of anxiety, such as rapid heartbeat or sweating, and promote calmer, more adaptive responses in social settings. Integrated with other therapies, hypnotherapy empowers individuals to build self-assurance and engage more comfortably in social interactions.
3 Years Experience
Online in Los Angeles, CA (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Alexis Hollingsworth
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Social anxiety can wreck total havoc on your social life and make you feel isolated and alone. Utilizing ACT and exposure therapy practices I can help you to overcome your social anxiety. Together we can get you to a place in your life where you are making the decisions about when you socialize, not your anxiety.
4 Years Experience
Online in Los Angeles, CA (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Dr. Jen Bachtold
Psychologist, Ph.D., Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor-II (CADC-II), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Specialist in Anger Management
As a licensed psychologist specializing in social anxiety, I am dedicated to helping individuals overcome the challenges of social anxiety disorder and build confidence in social situations. My approach is grounded in evidence-based therapies and personalized strategies to support mental health, enhance social skills, and improve overall quality of life.
11 Years Experience
Online in Los Angeles, CA (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Stephanie Morfitt, LCSW More Fit Mental Health
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
When You Worry What Others Think
If you find yourself replaying conversations, worrying you said the “wrong” thing, or avoiding situations where you might be judged, you may be struggling with social anxiety. You might appear confident and put-together on the outside but inside feel tense, self-conscious, or on high alert. Even small interactions — meetings, text replies, or social plans — can feel like high-stakes performances. Social anxiety is not just shyness. It’s your brain trying to protect you from rejection or embarrassment — often by over-analyzing and keeping you stuck.
In therapy, we’ll use a structured, evidence-based approach called TEAM-CBT to help you feel calm and authentic around others. You’ll learn how to:
Identify and challenge the beliefs that drive fear of judgment
Rewire the inner dialogue that fuels self-criticism and avoidance
Build emotional tolerance for uncertainty and vulnerability
Practice real-world experiments that retrain your brain’s social safety system
Experience connection and confidence without overthinking every move
Our work blends compassion and science — using daily tools, feedback, and measurable progress to create lasting change. Most clients notice significant relief from social anxiety within 8 to 12 weeks.
I BELIEVE:
You deserve to feel safe being yourself — not performing for others.
Confidence isn’t the absence of anxiety; it’s learning to show up anyway.
Connection grows when we stop chasing perfection and start allowing authenticity.
Fear loses power when it’s met with curiosity instead of avoidance.
Laughter, empathy, and courage are the antidotes to shame.
Also Integrated In Our Work:
• Interpersonal Work – to strengthen connection and empower you to be yourself using The 5 Secrets of Effective Communication
• Mindful Self-Compassion – to cultivate a gentler, kinder inner voice through the work of Dr. Kristin Neff
• Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM) – to regulate the nervous system and support trauma recovery alongside cognitive tools for a well-rounded approach
10 Years Experience
In-Person in Los Angeles, CA 90066
Online in Los Angeles, CA
Social Anxiety therapists in Los Angeles, CA Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Los Angeles, CA average 16 years of experience and charge around $208 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (67%), Psychodynamic Therapy (36%), and Existential / Humanistic Therapy (34%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$208
Accept insurance
34%
Offer sliding scale
43%
Gender ID
| 64% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 62% |
In Person and Online |
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| 37% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 67% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 36% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 34% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 34% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 33% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 32% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 30% | Somatic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 65% | Young Adult |
| 55% | Senior |
| 49% | Teen |
| 24% | Children |
Client Focus
| 55% | Women |
| 40% | LGBTQ+ |
| 39% | Men |
| 27% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 25% | Asian |