Social Anxiety therapists in Palm Desert, California CA
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Dr. Claire Vines, Psy.D., Psychologist / Licensed /Psychotherapy / Psychoanalytic/
Marriage and Family Therapist, Marriage, Couples, LMFT. Psy.D. Trauma-Focused CBT
Social anxiety may include irrational fears and embarrassment and humiliation due to a lack of self confidence and lack of self worth in one's self, society and one's environment. The individual's work is in the increasing of self confidence and being less aware of the other's judgement or misjustice or evaluation of another.
21 Years Experience
In-Person Near Palm Desert, CA
Online in Palm Desert, CA California
Dennis Sapire
Psychologist, JD PhD
I am CBT trained and have helped many clients overcome Social Anxiety using evidence-based approaches.
24 Years Experience
In-Person Near Palm Desert, CA
Online in Palm Desert, CA California
Dr. Ingrid Solano
Psychologist, PhD
I work with both adults and adolescents on an individual basis. Individual psychotherapy helps clients deal with particular issues, symptoms, and stressors. My goal is to provide a safe, non judgmental space for you to explore who you are, how you relate to others, and what supports you on your journey to become your best self. I lean into, listen, understand, and enhance authentic expression. Together we create a collaborative process of transformation. What that means and what that looks like is different for everyone...
I offer evidence-based therapies from a curious, nonjudgmental philosophy. No matter where you have been, evidence-based therapies focus on changing the now. I strive to help my clients experience the world mindfully, and in accordance with their personal values. Through our work in cultivating an affirming, authentic, and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship, I provide support while we collaboratively deconstruct what is causing distress in your life and preventing you from being your most effective and authentic self. Individual therapy facilitates insight and growth, becoming more effective at actualizing your values, and building more authentic relationships with yourself and with others.
While there are many forms of therapy you can pursue, my expertise is in time-limited, evidence-based Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies (CBT), the Unified Protocol for emotional disorders, and third wave CBT such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Mindfulness based interventions. (I do have experience in, and practice, an eclectic arrangement of other modalities as well-- when applicable or specifically requested.) We explore thoughts, beliefs, and understanding, while also prioritizing behavioral processes that focus on your contexts and the functions of how you relate to your internal experiences. CBT is designed to help individuals notice and shift their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in order to get relief from painful emotions such as anxiety and sadness.
Third wave interventions also promote well-being through developing coping skills, personal values, and metacognition that complement traditional CBT interventions. I provide flexible, customizable approaches that look different with each patient. I empower my clients to discover their strength, clarity, creativity, autonomy, resilience, motivation, and confidence in meeting whatever happens next. I provide individualized tools to use in everyday decision-making that will help those changes last. With these modalities I treat individuals who are impacted by depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship distress, burnout, divorce, loss, uncertainty, stigma, and other life experiences, diagnoses, and stressors. We explore the sources, experiences, and beliefs that impact how you relate with the world and implement change in your life. You are the expert on you, but are you your most effective and content self?
15 Years Experience
Online in Palm Desert, CA California
Dr. Jag Soni
Psychologist, Ph.D., HSPP, PCC, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
The fear of judgment and the urge to isolate associated with Social Anxiety can keep you from the connections you truly desire. Drawing on 35 years of expertise, I provide a safe, supportive space to dismantle these internal barriers. We move beyond surface-level "tips" to address the root causes of your fear, fostering the confidence and shifts needed to engage with others authentically. In a private Telehealth setting, I help you move from a place of avoidance to one of social ease and resilience. I invite you to schedule your first appointment.
36 Years Experience
Online in Palm Desert, CA California (Online Only)
Hattie Bluestone
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Living with social anxiety can feel exhausting and lonely. You may find yourself replaying conversations, worrying about how others perceive you, or avoiding situations that feel overwhelming—even when you long for connection. Often, social anxiety is about more than discomfort in social situations; it can be connected to deeper feelings of self-doubt, fear of rejection, or beliefs about who you need to be in order to be accepted. In therapy, we can explore these experiences with curiosity and compassion, helping you better understand the fears and protective patterns that keep anxiety in place. As this understanding grows, many people find themselves feeling more confident, authentic, and at ease in their relationships. Healing is possible, and you don't have to navigate it alone.
5 Years Experience
Online in Palm Desert, CA California
Social Anxiety therapists in Palm Desert, California Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Palm Desert, California average 15 years of experience and charge around $202 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (69%), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (39%), and Existential / Humanistic Therapy (37%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$202
Accept insurance
35%
Offer sliding scale
46%
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
| 64% |
In Person and Online |
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| 36% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 69% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 39% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 37% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 37% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 37% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 36% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 35% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 69% | Young Adult |
| 56% | Senior |
| 51% | Teen |
| 24% | Children |
Client Focus
| 56% | Women |
| 44% | LGBTQ+ |
| 42% | Men |
| 29% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 25% | Christian |