Social Anxiety therapists in Seal Beach, CA
Browse Social Anxiety therapists in Seal Beach, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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 Seal Beach, CA
Online in Seal Beach, CA
Social Anxiety
Rose Hanna Counseling Services
Marriage and Family Therapist, Psy.D., LMFT
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions — meetings, parties, even small talk — feel like a minefield. Our therapists help you understand what's driving that fear and build real, practical tools to feel more at ease in social situations, so you can show up in your life instead of avoiding it.
20 Years Experience
In-Person Near Seal Beach, CA
Online in Seal Beach, CA
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 Near Seal Beach, CA
Online in Seal Beach, CA
Social Anxiety
Dorit Saberi-Thrive Psychological Services
Psychologist, Ph.D, Diplomate-Academy of Cognitive Therapy; Trainer- Prolonged Exposure for PTSD- CTSA
Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy informed therapy as well as exposure based strategies
24 Years Experience
Online in Seal Beach, CA (Online Only)
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 Seal Beach, CA
Online in Seal Beach, CA
Social Anxiety
Anna Yu Lee
Life Coach, PhD, MPH, MA
I use a combination of active listening, encouragement, and exposure tactics.
4 Years Experience
In-Person Near Seal Beach, CA
Online in Seal Beach, CA
Social Anxiety
Dr. Mitch Keil, PsyD
Psychologist, Keil Psych Group
Social anxiety is more than being shy or uncomfortable around people. It can feel like constantly seeing yourself through someone else's eyes—monitoring what you're saying, how you're coming across, whether you're being judged, and replaying interactions long after they're over.
While avoidance can make social anxiety worse, we are also interested in understanding why being seen by other people feels so threatening in the first place. Beneath social anxiety we often find shame, fear of rejection, harsh self-criticism, painful earlier experiences, or a deeply held belief that something about you will be exposed and found unacceptable.
Our approach to social anxiety therapy combines psychodynamic and depth-oriented work with practical interventions when helpful. We explore where these fears came from, how they shape your relationships, and the ways avoidance or self-monitoring may unintentionally keep the anxiety alive. Exposure, mindfulness, and cognitive-behavioral strategies can also help you gradually build confidence and tolerate situations you've learned to fear.
The goal isn't to turn an introvert into an extrovert or teach you how to perform better socially. It's to help you become more comfortable being yourself in the presence of other people—without constantly watching, judging, or editing yourself.
16 Years Experience
In-Person Near Seal Beach, CA
Online in Seal Beach, CA
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 Seal Beach, CA (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 Seal Beach, CA
Online in Seal Beach, CA
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 Seal Beach, CA (Online Only)
Social Anxiety therapists in Seal Beach, CA Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Seal Beach, CA average 16 years of experience and charge around $207 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (68%), Psychodynamic Therapy (36%), and Existential / Humanistic Therapy (35%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$207
Accept insurance
35%
Offer sliding scale
43%
Gender ID
| 63% |
Female |
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| 32% |
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
| 68% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 36% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 35% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 35% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 33% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 33% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 29% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 65% | Young Adult |
| 55% | Senior |
| 49% | Teen |
| 24% | Children |
Client Focus
| 56% | Women |
| 39% | LGBTQ+ |
| 39% | Men |
| 26% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 25% | Christian |