Social Anxiety therapists in Clearwater, FL
Browse Social Anxiety therapists in Clearwater, Florida. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Social Anxiety
Molly Terry
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LMHC
I am an expert with treating anxiety. I use Cognitive Behavior Therapy along with building the therapeutic relationship.
26 Years Experience
In-Person in Clearwater, FL 33761
Online in Clearwater, FL
Social Anxiety
Dr. Cheryl D La Rotta
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Ph.D, LMHC
Many people experience social anxiety as a constant, 'hidden' soundtrack of self-criticism. I specialize in deconstructing the subconscious 'scripts' that tell you that you aren't enough or that judgment is inevitable. By integrating Dr.-level clinical insight with targeted trauma tools, we resolve the 'core negative beliefs' that fuel social avoidance and isolation. We don’t just manage your anxiety; we restore your inherent right to belong, helping you navigate everything from intimate gatherings to professional stages with genuine confidence.
15 Years Experience
In-Person Near Clearwater, FL
Online in Clearwater, FL
Social Anxiety
Michael Zamrin
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, MSW, MA
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel overwhelming, leading to avoidance, isolation, and a diminished sense of confidence. As a therapist, I help individuals understand the thoughts, beliefs, and fears that fuel their anxiety in social situations. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), we work to challenge negative thinking patterns and build healthier, more realistic self-perceptions. I also incorporate exposure therapy in a gradual, supportive way—helping clients face feared situations step by step, so they can gain confidence through real-world experiences. Over time, clients learn to manage their anxiety more effectively, increase their comfort in social settings, and engage more fully in life. My goal is to help you feel more connected, capable, and at ease with yourself and others.
36 Years Experience
Online in Clearwater, FL (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Natalie Rosado
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC
Social interactions don’t have to feel so stressful. I help clients understand their triggers, practice self-compassion, and develop practical strategies to feel more comfortable and connected in social settings.
13 Years Experience
In-Person Near Clearwater, FL
Online in Clearwater, FL
Social Anxiety
Dr. Le’ Isaac Gardner Msc.D. CTHT ORDM
Hypnotherapist, Doctorate in Metaphysical Science, MSc.D. Clinical and Transpersonal Hypnotherapist CTHT
Having a social anxiety has a huge impact on the way that we live our lives. Without treatment it can derail you from the proper path that you know that you must take for enrichment and fulfillment. Let me clear those anxieties and bring you to a happier and more fruitful state of health.
14 Years Experience
In-Person Near Clearwater, FL
Online in Clearwater, FL
Social Anxiety
Jennifer L Abel
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Social anxiety involves three components: cognitive (thinking), behavioral, and physiological. I can help you change your thinking to be more positive, yet accurate. Behavioral includes facing your social fears (the more you avoid, the more fearful you will be), as well as social skills. I'll help you learn social skills. Physiological means that dreaded fight flight response (heart pounding, blushing, sweating). I'll help you to stay relaxed when anxious. Believe it or not 95% of people are anxious in at least one social situation. Normalizing it and accepting it is another thing I am Abel (hahaha) to help you with.
30 Years Experience
Online in Clearwater, FL (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Heidi Ison-Lustberg
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW, BCD
People with over-control seem to 'see threat everywhere.' Especially in social situations and relationships. RO DBT teaches about how our perceptions of threat may not match reality and how to behave in a manner that helps you feel safe and comfortable in social situations.
19 Years Experience
Online in Clearwater, FL (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Mary Gonzalez
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
If social situations leave you feeling anxious, self-conscious, or emotionally drained, you're not alone. Social anxiety is more than shyness—it can involve an intense fear of being judged, criticized, rejected, or embarrassed. You may avoid speaking up in meetings, meeting new people, attending social events, or expressing your thoughts because you're worried about saying or doing the "wrong" thing. Over time, this fear can impact your relationships, career, confidence, and overall quality of life.
At Holding Space Therapy, we provide compassionate, evidence-based treatment to help you understand and overcome social anxiety. Together, we'll explore the thoughts, beliefs, and past experiences that contribute to your anxiety while developing practical tools to reduce fear and build confidence in social situations. Using approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, exposure-based strategies, and trauma-informed care, we'll work to identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns, reduce self-criticism, regulate physical symptoms of anxiety, and strengthen your ability to navigate social interactions with greater ease. If past experiences such as bullying, emotional abuse, rejection, or trauma have contributed to your anxiety, EMDR may also be incorporated to help process those experiences and reduce their ongoing emotional impact.
Our goal isn't to change who you are or make you more outgoing than you want to be. Instead, therapy helps you feel more comfortable being your authentic self, communicate with greater confidence, establish healthy relationships, and participate more fully in the experiences that matter most to you. You deserve to live without constantly worrying about what others think. With the right support, you can develop lasting confidence, reduce anxiety, and create meaningful connections while staying true to yourself.
6 Years Experience
Online in Clearwater, FL (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Brian L. Long
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MAC
I have 20+ years experience working with individuals, couples, families and groups reducing symptoms of social anxiety, overwhelm and overstimulation in social settings.
23 Years Experience
Online in Clearwater, FL (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Positive Pathways Counseling
Counselor/Therapist
At Positive Pathways Counseling, we support individuals who feel anxious or overwhelmed in social situations. Our team helps clients build confidence, reduce fear of judgment, and develop practical skills to feel more comfortable and connected in social and professional settings.
6 Years Experience
Online in Clearwater, FL (Online Only)
Clearwater is a Pinellas County city on Tampa Bay that serves as the international headquarters of the Church of Scientology, a presence that gives the city a distinctive character unlike any other of its size in the United States and creates unique mental health considerations—the city's downtown is heavily occupied by Scientology organizations, and the community dynamics around current members, Sea Org workers, and those navigating departure from the church create specific needs for therapists familiar with high-control religious groups. Beyond the Scientology context, Clearwater is a popular Gulf Coast retirement destination and a growing healthcare and tech community, and its beautiful Gulf beaches support a strong tourism and hospitality economy. Morton Plant Hospital's behavioral health services and a private therapy sector serve the broader community. Common therapy concerns include religious deconstruction and recovery from high-control group involvement, retiree adjustment and aging, anxiety, depression, and the relationship and family strains that arise in a community divided by one of its most prominent institutions.
Social Anxiety therapists in Clearwater, FL Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Clearwater, FL average 16 years of experience and charge around $194 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (81%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (38%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (38%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$194
Accept insurance
47%
Offer sliding scale
40%
Gender ID
| 61% |
Female |
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| 35% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 53% |
In Person and Online |
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| 47% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 81% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 38% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 38% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 35% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 32% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 31% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 30% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 75% | Young Adult |
| 51% | Senior |
| 46% | Teen |
| 22% | Children |
Client Focus
| 54% | Women |
| 38% | Men |
| 37% | LGBTQ+ |
| 28% | Military / Veterans |
| 25% | Hispanic / Latino |