Social Anxiety therapists in Linda, CA
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Social Anxiety
Dr. David Shapiro
Psychologist, California Licensed Psychologist (License# PSY17495)
Social Anxiety, Public Performance & Social Confidence
Reclaiming Freedom from the Threat Response
Social anxiety is rarely a lack of desire for connection or achievement; rather, it is an overactive internal alarm system. When social, professional, or high-stakes evaluation settings are perceived as threatening, the body reacts with intense physiological stress—increased heart rate, hyper-vigilance, tension, or mind-racing.
To manage this discomfort, many people rely on avoidance or subtle safety behaviors. While avoidance offers immediate relief, it inadvertently locks the anxiety in place—preventing your nervous system from learning that you are safe, capable, and in control.
A Multi-Dimensional, Neuro-Informed Strategy
Overcoming social anxiety requires addressing both the physical alarm in the body and the cognitive scripts in the mind. Our work integrates several evidence-based pathways:
Physiological Mastery & Deep Regulation: Before stepping into feared social contexts, we build reliable internal calming tools. Utilizing relaxation training, mindfulness, and Clinical Hypnosis, we train your nervous system to down-regulate panic responses, giving you a sense of physical poise under pressure.
Systematic Desensitization & Gradual Exposure: Guided by behavioral science, we design structured, step-by-step action plans to gradually expand your comfort zone. By pairing deep physiological calm with mental rehearsal and real-world practice, your brain naturally desensitizes to social stress.
Mental Rehearsal via Clinical Hypnosis: We frequently utilize permissive clinical hypnosis as a powerful preparation tool—allowing you to mentally rehearse high-stakes social interactions, speeches, or networking scenarios in a state of relaxed focus before executing them in daily life.
Cognitive Restructuring & Narrative Reframing: Through formal Cognitive Therapy and intuitive dialogue, we identify and update extreme expectations, harsh self-scrutiny, and catastrophe-driven assumptions that fuel social dread.
Radical Client Autonomy & Empowerment
A core guiding principle of my practice is that you are an active architect of your treatment, not a passive participant.
We collaborate to design every step of your progress at a pace that stretches you without flooding your system. By continually emphasizing your choices and personal agency, you stop feeling controlled by anxiety and step into genuine, grounded social confidence.
26 Years Experience
In-Person Near Linda, CA
Online in Linda, CA
Social Anxiety
Chris 'Bucky' Bateman
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Social anxiety goes beyond shyness, it can make everyday interactions feel exhausting and isolating. We help clients understand the beliefs and patterns driving their social anxiety and develop practical tools for engaging more freely and confidently. Whether it shows up at work, in relationships, or in daily life, therapy provides a safe space to practice being more fully yourself.
21 Years Experience
Online in Linda, CA
Social Anxiety
Rinat Kass
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Social anxiety can be debilitating and may lead to feelings of loneliness and sadness. In my work with clients I support them in building their confidence and managing their anxiety in away that allows them to be in social setting in a much more comfortable ways.
19 Years Experience
Online in Linda, CA
Social Anxiety
Matthew Weisskopf
Psychologist, PhD
I can assist clients with addressing social anxiety with cognitive behavioral therapy approaches. This approach addresses thoughts, beliefs, emotions, and behaviors that often underlie social anxiety. When these factors are shifted in a positive direction, this can have significant benefits for social anxiety.
19 Years Experience
Online in Linda, 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
Online in Linda, CA
Social Anxiety therapists in Linda, CA Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Linda, CA average 16 years of experience and charge around $208 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (69%), Psychodynamic Therapy (36%), and Existential / Humanistic Therapy (35%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$208
Accept insurance
35%
Offer sliding scale
43%
Gender ID
| 62% |
Female |
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| 33% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 63% |
In Person and Online |
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| 37% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 69% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 36% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 35% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 35% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 33% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 33% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 30% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 66% | Young Adult |
| 54% | Senior |
| 48% | Teen |
| 24% | Children |
Client Focus
| 56% | Women |
| 39% | LGBTQ+ |
| 39% | Men |
| 26% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 25% | Christian |