Social Anxiety therapists in Aurora, Illinois IL
We are proud to feature top rated Social Anxiety therapists in Aurora. We encourage you to review each profile to find your best match.
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Dr. Rae Mazzei
Psychologist, PsyD
As a psychologist specializing in social anxiety, I provide a supportive and understanding space to help you navigate the fears and challenges that come with social interactions. Together, we’ll explore the thoughts and patterns that contribute to your anxiety, build confidence, and develop practical strategies to help you feel more comfortable and connected in social situations. You don’t have to face this alone—relief and self-assurance are within reach.
12 Years Experience
Online in Aurora, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Mun & Mind Therapy PLLC
Psychologist
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel overwhelming, leaving individuals worried about being judged, rejected, or misunderstood. For those navigating cultural differences, identity concerns, or experiences of exclusion, these fears can feel even more pronounced. Therapy can help you understand the roots of social anxiety, build confidence, and develop skills to engage more comfortably and authentically with others.
2 Years Experience
Online in Aurora, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Aaliyah Gilbert
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LSW
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel stressful, exhausting, or filled with self-conscious thoughts about how you are being perceived. I support clients in understanding the patterns of worry, avoidance, and self-criticism that often show up in social situations. In our work together, we focus on building awareness of these thoughts, developing practical coping strategies, and gradually increasing confidence in social settings at a pace that feels manageable. My goal is to help you feel more at ease in relationships and everyday interactions, while building a stronger sense of self-assurance and presence with others.
2 Years Experience
Online in Aurora, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Anthony S. Dillon
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, CHt
Get help for social anxiety in the Chicago, IL area from experienced Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Anthony S. Dillon. Anthony is a anxiety therapist providing online and phone counseling for social anxiety, generalized anxiety, stress, panic attack symptoms, self esteem issues, and struggles communicating and interacting with others. Contact today for a free initial consultation.
30 Years Experience
Online in Aurora, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Paul Sather
Psychologist, PhD
Facing the challenges of social interaction is all the more difficult in our digital age. I help you be more at ease with your whole self, turn down the volume of the the relentless voice of your internal critic and practice gentleness and grace toward your struggles interacting with other people.
38 Years Experience
In-Person Near Aurora, IL
Online in Aurora, IL Illinois
Dr. Pam Heilman
Psychologist, Psy.D., LCP
Are you someone who avoids certain social situations or endures them with significant difficulty? You may fear rejection, criticism or judgment and avoid certain social situations to try to keep these feelings at bay. Unfortunately, this avoidance makes social anxiety worse over time. You may notice that you continue to lose self-confidence and a sense of worth the more that you avoid others. As a specialist in treating social anxiety, I understand how challenging it can be to face these fears. I have worked with many client so to help them build insight into what contributes to their social anxiety. Once we have a deeper understanding of how social anxiety impacts you and in what situations it arises, I can help teach you strategies to begin to gradually face feared situations and increase your self-confidence over time.
10 Years Experience
Online in Aurora, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Mind Body Connections
Counselor/Therapist
Using IFS and EMDR techniques as well as body based approaches, we will help you understand the origin of your social anxiety and work towards decreasing this stress so that you can live your best interpersonal life possible.
28 Years Experience
In-Person Near Aurora, IL
Online in Aurora, IL Illinois
Amber Pfeiffer
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, ARNP, PMHNP-BC
Do you plan your schedule to avoid social gatherings, crowds or the public? Are you someone who avoids conflict and confrontation? Do you feel anxious when you have to go to a party, an event, or give a presentation? I can help you learn to ground yourself, think rationally, and feel confident in your skin.
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near Aurora, IL
Online in Aurora, IL Illinois
Roots to Branches Counseling Services
Counselor/Therapist
Social anxiety can be debilitating for children. At Roots to Branches Counseling Services, we explore the underlying causes and help children learn how to overcome their fears.
3 Years Experience
In-Person Near Aurora, IL
Online in Aurora, IL Illinois
Mind Lodge
Therapist, LCPC
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel overwhelming. We provide practical tools and supportive therapy to help clients regain confidence in social situations.
21 Years Experience
In-Person Near Aurora, IL
Online in Aurora, IL Illinois
Aurora is one of Illinois's largest cities and serves as a western anchor of the Chicago metro — with a large Latino population (predominantly Mexican American), a growing South Asian community, and a blue-collar manufacturing heritage that shapes its therapy culture. The city's historically Hispanic west side has distinct mental health needs rooted in immigration stress, economic precarity, and bilingual family dynamics, while the more affluent east side neighborhoods generate demand for therapists working with professional stress and relationship concerns. Rush Copley Medical Center provides institutional mental health resources alongside a private therapy community that serves Aurora and the broader Fox Valley corridor. Aurora's affordability relative to Chicago has made it a destination for families seeking more space, and therapists frequently encounter the adjustment challenges and social isolation that come with suburban relocation.
Social Anxiety therapists in Aurora, Illinois Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Aurora, Illinois average 16 years of experience and charge around $203 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (79%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (45%), and Behavioral Therapy (37%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$203
Accept insurance
45%
Offer sliding scale
37%
Gender ID
| 59% |
Female |
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| 37% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 58% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 41% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 79% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 45% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 37% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 37% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 34% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 31% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 30% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 75% | Young Adult |
| 53% | Senior |
| 48% | Teen |
| 23% | Children |
Client Focus
| 50% | Women |
| 39% | LGBTQ+ |
| 36% | Men |
| 26% | Military / Veterans |
| 20% | Christian |