Social Anxiety therapists in Los Angeles, California CA
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Social Anxiety
Matthew Kijak, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Social anxiety can be a debilitating condition that can make it hard for individuals to fully participate in social situations. As a therapist, I understand the impact that social anxiety can have on one's life and I specialize in helping individuals manage symptoms of social anxiety to foster well-being through the use of evidence-based therapies such as prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Together, we will work to identify the triggers of your anxiety and develop effective strategies to manage them. We will explore the underlying causes of your social anxiety and use cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques to challenge negative thoughts and behaviors that are holding you back. And, using prolonged exposure therapy, we will work to desensitize you to the feared situations, ultimately leading to a reduction of symptoms.
My ultimate goal is to empower you to take control of your social anxiety and to help you build a brighter, more fulfilling future for yourself. I will provide a safe and supportive environment for you to work through your struggles and find solutions that work for you. Don't hesitate to reach out to me today, together we can work towards a better tomorrow.
8 Years Experience
In-Person in Los Angeles, CA
Online in Los Angeles, CA California
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 California (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Sage Grazer
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I specialize in working with adults who experience social anxiety, including fear of judgment, overthinking conversations, avoiding social situations, or feeling intensely self-conscious in groups. Social anxiety can make even everyday interactions feel high-stakes and exhausting. In our work together, we gently unpack the patterns and beliefs that maintain social anxiety while building practical skills for confidence, assertive communication, and gradual exposure to feared situations. My goal is to help you feel more at ease in your own skin so you can connect with others more authentically and comfortably.
12 Years Experience
Online in Los Angeles, CA California (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 California
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 California (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 California
Social Anxiety
Dr. Stéphanie Gamache, PhD
Hypnotherapist, PhD
Social anxiety reflects fears of visibility, judgment, and emotional exposure. My work integrates psychoanalytic exploration with somatic awareness to understand how relational fear is held in both the body and inner life. This process supports greater confidence, presence, and emotional freedom in social and intimate situations.
7 Years Experience
Online in Los Angeles, CA California (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Jillian Luz
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR
I have experience supporting clients in identifying where their social anxiety began and what limiting/self-defeating thoughts are linked to the challenges. From there, we will implement EMDR and/or IFS work to further explore and support the issues in order to help you live your life with more social freedoms.
11 Years Experience
Online in Los Angeles, CA California (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
David Gumpert
Psychologist, PsyD
If you have social anxiety, it is because being social is important to you. Negative thoughts and feelings can take us off course from the direction we want our lives to go in. My acceptance and commitment therapy approach can support you in identifying your core values around being social. These then act as a compass, a guiding force to give you the motivation to tolerate the discomfort of moving towards things that are important to us.
5 Years Experience
Online in Los Angeles, CA California (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Daniel Slavin
Marriage and Family Therapist
I help clients work with social anxiety by understanding fears of judgment, rejection, or exposure. Therapy focuses on increasing confidence, emotional safety, and the ability to feel more comfortable and authentic in social situations.
41 Years Experience
In-Person in Los Angeles, CA 90291
Online in Los Angeles, CA California
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 California
Social Anxiety
Dr. Michael Marossy
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel emotionally exhausting, intimidating, or overwhelming. Many individuals struggling with social anxiety experience intense self-consciousness, fear of judgment, difficulty speaking openly, avoidance of social situations, chronic overthinking, or persistent worries about being rejected, embarrassed, or negatively evaluated by others.
I provide therapy for individuals experiencing social anxiety with a focus on helping clients better understand the emotional and psychological patterns contributing to fear, avoidance, and self-criticism. Treatment involves developing healthier coping strategies, increasing emotional confidence, reducing avoidance behaviors, and building a greater sense of comfort, authenticity, and connection in relationships and social situations.
8 Years Experience
Online in Los Angeles, CA California (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Aimen Bukhari
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT 144748, LPCC 18977
I provide therapy for social anxiety, fear of judgment, and avoidance of social situations. Treatment focuses on reducing physiological anxiety, strengthening confidence, and understanding the deeper beliefs that maintain fear and self-consciousness.
7 Years Experience
Online in Los Angeles, CA California (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Empowered Wellbeing, Trauma/Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Dissociation and Addiction Recovery Care
Life Coach, view my credentials online at: www.recoveringfromwithin.com/credentialslongform
Social Anxiety and Social Anorexia cases have had documented increase with lower practice of intimacy in our current culture. In addition, social isolation registers in the same part of the brain that processes pain and we are biological beings that need social engagement for health and stasis. CPTSD and intensive health needs can contribute to a sense of growing isolation or challenges with over stimulation, limiting social interactions. There could be grief due to that or ease if it aligns with a neurobiology that doesn't prefer social interactions in person. There are many creative ways to connect these days. Utilizing Havening, Brainspotting, Polyvagal Theory, Safe and Sound Protocol, IFS, Attachment Theory, and optionally Energy Work to address adrenal fatigue, clients may stretching into experiences of more social engagement and working through trauma or anxiety along the way. This work combines a sensitive understanding of social systems and the pressures that come with adapting to them. Additionally, clients can gain safe practice with communication utilizing NVC and other communication and relationship models.
15 Years Experience
Online in Los Angeles, CA California (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Elaine Skoulas
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., LMFT
Social anxiety often stems from deeper fears of judgment, rejection, or not being “enough.” These fears can lead to avoidance, overthinking, and intense self-monitoring in social situations. In therapy we work with both the psychological and nervous system patterns behind social anxiety, helping your body feel safer in connection so you can move through relationships with greater confidence and ease.
8 Years Experience
In-Person in Los Angeles, CA 90034
Online in Los Angeles, CA California
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 California (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Timothy Weymann
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (L.C.S.W.)
Social anxiety can make even everyday interactions feel overwhelming. You might replay conversations in your head, worry about being judged, avoid social situations, or feel intense physical symptoms like a racing heart or shaky hands. As a therapist who works with social anxiety, I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space where we can gently unpack these fears and build confidence step by step. Together, we’ll explore the thoughts and beliefs that fuel anxiety, practice skills to manage physical symptoms, and gradually face feared situations in ways that feel manageable and empowering. Therapy is about helping you feel more comfortable and authentic in your own skin. My approach is warm, collaborative, and evidence-based. We’ll move at a pace that respects your nervous system while still encouraging growth. With the right support and tools, it’s possible to feel more at ease in social settings and more connected in your relationships. You don’t have to navigate this alone.
14 Years Experience
Online in Los Angeles, CA California (Online Only)
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 California
Social Anxiety
Alan Jacobson, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist, Nationally Registered Health Service Provider
I use cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), and mindfulness, all within a positive and humanistic therapeutic environment to help with social anxiety. We'll work together to help you overcome your anxiety, confidently enter more social situations, and feel more in control. Therapy for social anxiety is powerful, effective, and a cornerstone of my practice.
25 Years Experience
Online in Los Angeles, CA California (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 California (Online Only)
Los Angeles has one of the highest concentrations of therapists in the United States, with a culture that broadly embraces personal growth, self-development, and long-term therapeutic work. The entertainment industry generates distinct demand for therapists who understand performance anxiety, identity, the psychological pressures of creative careers, and the particular challenges of fame and public scrutiny. LA's extraordinary diversity means therapists fluent in Spanish, Korean, Mandarin, Farsi, Armenian, and Tagalog are all abundant, making culturally matched care particularly accessible. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and the UCLA Health system anchor institutional mental health services across the Los Angeles basin.
Social Anxiety therapists in Los Angeles, California Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Los Angeles, California average 15 years of experience and charge around $201 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (70%), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (41%), and Existential / Humanistic Therapy (37%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$201
Accept insurance
35%
Offer sliding scale
47%
Gender ID
| 63% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 63% |
In Person and Online |
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| 36% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 70% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 41% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 37% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 37% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 36% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 35% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 35% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 95% | Adult |
| 65% | Young Adult |
| 57% | Senior |
| 51% | Teen |
| 25% | Children |
Client Focus
| 55% | Women |
| 44% | LGBTQ+ |
| 41% | Men |
| 28% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 25% | Christian |