Social Anxiety therapists in Peoria, IL
Browse Social Anxiety therapists in Peoria, Illinois. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Centers for Counseling and Wellness, Int'l
Psychologist, PhD
Social anxiety is so much more than being shy. It is the dread that builds before a gathering you said yes to weeks ago. It is replaying a conversation in your head long after everyone else has moved on. It is shrinking yourself in rooms where you belong, staying quiet when you have something worth saying, or avoiding situations altogether just to escape the fear of being judged, embarrassed, or not enough.
And the exhausting part is that from the outside, nobody can even tell.
At CCW International, we understand how much energy it takes to navigate the world when social situations feel like a minefield. For many of the women we serve, social anxiety shows up quietly, hidden behind a polished exterior and a reputation for having it all together. For our veteran clients, it can look like struggling to reintegrate into civilian social spaces that feel foreign and unpredictable after years of a structured military community.
Whatever it looks like for you, we are here to help you understand where it comes from and what keeps it going. Using evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, we work with you to gently challenge the thoughts and avoidance patterns that have been running the show, and help you start showing up in your life with more ease, more confidence, and a lot less dread.
You have so much to offer the world. We want to help you feel free enough to share it.
14 Years Experience
Online in Peoria, IL (Online Only)
Cascade Psychological Services, PLLC
Psychologist, PsyD, PMH-C
Social anxiety can make connection feel dangerous, even when it is deeply wanted. I help adults understand the shame, fear of evaluation, and relational expectations underlying social anxiety while using acceptance, self-compassion, and gradual exposure to reduce avoidance and support more authentic participation in relationships and community.
16 Years Experience
Online in Peoria, IL
Jonathan Schnapp
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel high-stakes—leading to overthinking, self-consciousness, and a tendency to avoid situations that might otherwise be meaningful. In therapy, we take time to understand how these patterns developed and what keeps them going, while gently working toward greater comfort and flexibility in social settings. Together, we’ll explore the thoughts and feelings that arise in the moment, and build your capacity to stay present and engaged—so interactions feel less overwhelming and more like an opportunity for genuine connection.
15 Years Experience
Online in Peoria, IL
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
Online in Peoria, IL
Dr. Stéphanie Gamache, PhD
Hypnotherapist, PhD
Social anxiety reflects fears of visibility, judgment, and emotional exposure. My work integrates psychoanalytic exploration with somatic awareness to understand how relational fear is held in both the body and inner life. This process supports greater confidence, presence, and emotional freedom in social and intimate situations.
7 Years Experience
Online in Peoria, IL (Online Only)
Social Anxiety therapists in Peoria, IL Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Peoria, IL average 16 years of experience and charge around $203 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (81%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (48%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (37%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$203
Accept insurance
44%
Offer sliding scale
34%
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
| 58% |
In Person and Online |
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| 42% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 81% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 48% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 37% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 37% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 34% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 32% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 32% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 79% | Young Adult |
| 51% | Senior |
| 48% | Teen |
| 23% | Children |
Client Focus
| 53% | Women |
| 39% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Men |
| 26% | Military / Veterans |
| 22% | Christian |