Social Anxiety therapists in Mount Vernon, Illinois IL
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Bloom Behavioral Health Ptrs
Treatment Center, Psy'D, LPC, LMSW, CAADC, CCS
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel overwhelming, leading to fear of judgment, avoidance, and difficulty building meaningful connections. With therapy you can start to understand the underlying causes of social anxiety, develop confidence in social situations, challenge anxious thought patterns, and build skills to engage more comfortably in work, school, and personal relationships.
14 Years Experience
Online in Mount Vernon, IL Illinois
Tim Jenkins
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC
It can take years for social anxiety to harshly limit a life. Or, it can take a traumatic moment and that life is forever changed. One of the best clients I can help is a client with social anxiety. It is very gratifying to see that same person whom could hardly sit in front of me develop into a person that can walk into a social event, by themselves and introduce themselves to others. I use a technique called "Exposure, response prevention.
26 Years Experience
Online in Mount Vernon, IL Illinois
Michael Losoff
Psychologist, PhD
TL;DR: Michael approaches social anxiety as a protective but limiting "mask," helping clients move from the fear of being judged to a more authentic and relaxed way of connecting with others.
Social anxiety often feels like an internal spotlight, magnifying every perceived flaw and making everyday interactions feel like high-stakes performances. With 35 years of clinical experience, Michael looks beyond the physical symptoms of "shyness" to explore the underlying fears of rejection or inadequacy that often stem from early relational patterns. By utilizing a psychodynamic framework, he helps you unpack the "unconscious scripts" that keep you in a state of hyper-vigilance, allowing you to move past the exhausting effort of social mask-wearing. The goal is to shift from a focus on how others might judge you toward a deeper sense of self-acceptance, enabling genuine, low-pressure connections with the world around you.
35 Years Experience
Online in Mount Vernon, IL Illinois
Cindy Haines, Psy.D
Psychologist, Psy.D
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel overwhelming, leading to intense fear of judgment or embarrassment in social situations. At Stress & Anxiety Services, we specialize in helping individuals with social anxiety overcome these challenges and build confidence in their social interactions. Our approach includes: - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Identifying and challenging the negative thought patterns that fuel social anxiety, and replacing them with healthier, more balanced thinking. - Exposure Therapy: Gradual, controlled exposure to social situations to reduce avoidance and build comfort over time. - Social Skills Training: Developing effective communication and social strategies to increase confidence in various social settings. - Mindfulness Techniques: Learning to stay present and manage anxious feelings in the moment. Through secure telehealth services, we provide personalized treatment to help you overcome social anxiety and live with more confidence and ease. With the right tools and support, you can regain control and enjoy meaningful social connections.
25 Years Experience
Online in Mount Vernon, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Anne Zakaras
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC, ATR-BC, PMH-C
When social anxiety takes hold, everyday interactions can feel like a performance where you are constantly being critiqued. Anne provides a warm, deeply validating, and low-stakes environment to help you safely unpack the fear of judgment, rejection, and overthinking. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) clinician, she specializes in helping individuals quiet the exhausting inner commentary that tells them they don't fit in, allowing them to rebuild real confidence in their relationships and public spaces.
Anne’s integrative approach is uniquely designed to calm the hyper-vigilance of social anxiety. By pairing evidence-based clinical practices with creative art therapy, she offers a non-verbal outlet to process underlying insecurities when traditional "talk therapy" feels too exposed or intimidating. Together, you will practice regulating your nervous system in real-time, silencing the post-event rumination loop, and setting comfortable boundaries. Whether your social anxiety is a lifelong battle, tied to professional burnout, or amplified by major life milestones like chronic illness or the isolating transitions of parenthood, Anne is dedicated to helping you step back into connection with others on your own terms.
8 Years Experience
Online in Mount Vernon, IL Illinois
Social Anxiety therapists in Mount Vernon, Illinois Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Mount Vernon, Illinois average 16 years of experience and charge around $202 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (78%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (44%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (38%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$202
Accept insurance
44%
Offer sliding scale
34%
Gender ID
| 60% |
Female |
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| 36% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 56% |
In Person and Online |
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| 44% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 78% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 44% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 38% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 37% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 31% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 31% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 31% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 77% | Young Adult |
| 53% | Senior |
| 50% | Teen |
| 24% | Children |
Client Focus
| 50% | Women |
| 37% | LGBTQ+ |
| 35% | Men |
| 26% | Military / Veterans |
| 20% | Christian |