Social Anxiety therapists in Ocala, FL
Browse Social Anxiety therapists in Ocala, Florida. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Social Anxiety
Andrew McKenzie, Psy.D.
Psychologist
Social anxiety can leave you replaying conversations, worrying about how others perceive you, or avoiding situations that matter to you. We'll explore the fears and beliefs that fuel those patterns with curiosity rather than self-criticism, recognizing that they often developed for understandable reasons. As therapy progresses, you'll learn more flexible ways of responding to anxious thoughts so they have less influence over your choices. My hope is to help you feel more present, confident, and authentic in your relationships.
15 Years Experience
Online in Ocala, FL
Social Anxiety
Dr. Laurene Saad-Younis
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel overwhelming, leading to fear of judgment, avoidance of social situations, and decreased confidence. We help clients understand the patterns that contribute to social anxiety while developing practical skills to manage anxiety, improve communication, and build confidence in social, academic, and professional settings. Treatment focuses on helping clients feel more comfortable and engaged in their daily lives.
Comprehensive psychological evaluations are also available to assist with diagnostic clarification and individualized treatment planning when needed
14 Years Experience
Online in Ocala, FL
Social Anxiety
Dr. Kristen Roman
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I work with clients with social anxiety using exposure therapy. We'll help you start to gradually approach the social situations that you've been avoiding, or that just make you very anxious. I'll also teach you how to approach these situations differently, within your actions and thoughts, so that you can learn to get more comfortable in them and build confidence socially. For more information on our anxiety services, visit: www.elevatecbt.com/anxiety-therapy.
11 Years Experience
Online in Ocala, FL
Social Anxiety
Dr. Mitchell Roth
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, JD, PsyD, LMHC
Fears relate to perceived risk of rejection and hurt. Anxiety is fear of felt but non-specific risks. Each involves the same areas of the brain. My treatment focuses on finding and resolving the core issues that trigger the fear and anxiety responses, except in response to realistic perceived threat.
16 Years Experience
Online in Ocala, FL (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Guy J Iacono
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Social anxiety is more than shyness or being introverted. It is a persistent fear of being judged, embarrassed, or seen in a negative light that makes ordinary social situations feel genuinely threatening. For many men, it shows up as dreading conversations, avoiding situations where attention might land on them, replaying interactions afterward looking for what went wrong, or holding back in professional and personal settings in ways that quietly limit their lives.
The frustrating part is that social anxiety often coexists with real capability. Many of the men I work with are intelligent, self-aware, and accomplished in other areas. The anxiety is not about lacking social skills. It is about a deeply ingrained pattern of threat perception that fires in situations where it does not need to, and a set of avoidance behaviors that provide short term relief while making the anxiety stronger over time.
In our work together, we get specific about where social anxiety is showing up, what is driving it, and what it is costing you. We work on the thought patterns that fuel it, build practical skills for navigating the situations you have been avoiding, and develop a more grounded and realistic way of relating to other people and to yourself in social contexts.
My approach is direct and structured. I do not believe in simply processing anxiety indefinitely. I believe in building the kind of confidence that comes from actual experience, supported by the right tools and a clear plan for getting there.
If social anxiety has been holding you back and you are ready to address it, I invite you to schedule a free 15-minute consultation.
10 Years Experience
Online in Ocala, FL
Social Anxiety therapists in Ocala, FL Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Ocala, FL average 16 years of experience and charge around $197 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (82%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (39%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (39%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$197
Accept insurance
46%
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
| 55% |
In Person and Online |
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| 45% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 82% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 39% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 39% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 36% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 33% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 32% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 31% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 76% | Young Adult |
| 51% | Senior |
| 45% | Teen |
| 22% | Children |
Client Focus
| 54% | Women |
| 37% | LGBTQ+ |
| 37% | Men |
| 28% | Military / Veterans |
| 25% | Christian |