Social Anxiety therapists in Salinas, California CA
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Social Anxiety
Laurie Moore
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, PhD, Certified Hypnotherapist, EMDR
Emotional and energetic anxiety patterns are common. These can feel immobilizing and isolating. Healing is available.
27 Years Experience
Online in Salinas, CA California (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Phillip McCulley
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CSAT
I work with individuals who struggle with social anxiety, fear of judgment, or ongoing discomfort in social situations. This can include anxiety around conversations, dating, work interactions, public settings, or being seen and evaluated by others. Social anxiety often leads people to avoid situations they care about or to feel exhausted from constantly monitoring how they come across.
In therapy, we focus on understanding what drives this anxiety and how it affects your relationships and daily life. I help clients develop practical tools to manage anxious thoughts, reduce self consciousness, and feel more grounded during social interactions. We also work on building confidence and self trust so that social situations feel less overwhelming over time.
The goal is not to become someone you are not, but to help you show up more comfortably and authentically in relationships, work, and community. With support and practice, many clients find they are able to engage more fully and with less fear.
22 Years Experience
Online in Salinas, CA California
Social Anxiety
Matthew Bishop
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Doctorate in Behavioral Health Leadership
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel overwhelming or dangerous. In therapy, I help clients practice new ways of handling these situations, challenge anxious thoughts, and gradually build confidence in social settings.
10 Years Experience
Online in Salinas, CA California
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
Online in Salinas, CA California
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 Salinas, CA California (Online Only)
Social Anxiety therapists in Salinas, California Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Salinas, California average 15 years of experience and charge around $199 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (71%), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (43%), and Existential / Humanistic Therapy (39%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$199
Accept insurance
36%
Offer sliding scale
49%
Gender ID
| 60% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 65% |
In Person and Online |
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| 35% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 71% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 43% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 39% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 38% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 36% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 35% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 35% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 95% | Adult |
| 67% | Young Adult |
| 58% | Senior |
| 53% | Teen |
| 26% | Children |
Client Focus
| 56% | Women |
| 45% | LGBTQ+ |
| 43% | Men |
| 29% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 27% | Christian |