Social Anxiety therapists in North Center, Illinois IL
North Center Therapists (Statistics)
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$197
Gender ID
| 61% |
Female |
|
| 34% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 55% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 43% |
Online Only |
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| 2% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 81% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 46% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 37% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 35% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 31% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 29% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
| 29% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
We are proud to feature top rated Social Anxiety therapists in North Center. We encourage you to review each profile to find your best match.
Social Anxiety
Shuwanda Hudson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
Social situations can sometimes bring up discomfort, self-consciousness, or hesitation. Therapy offers a place to explore these experiences with curiosity and develop ways to feel more at ease in connection with others.
5 Years Experience
In-Person Near North Center, IL
Online in North Center, IL Illinois
Social Anxiety
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 North Center, IL
Online in North Center, IL Illinois
Social Anxiety
Sarah Farris
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, LPC
Social anxiety can feel overwhelming, impacting relationships, confidence, and the ability to participate in areas of life you care about. Symptoms may include self-doubt, reassurance seeking and rumination, feeling embarrassed, and avoiding social situations. I utilized evidence-based therapy including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and mindfulness methods to help clients face their fears and better manage discomfort in social settings.
14 Years Experience
In-Person Near North Center, IL
Online in North Center, IL Illinois
Social Anxiety
Bergen Counseling Collective
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC
It's not shyness. It's the dread before social situations, the replaying of conversations afterward, the constant worry that you said something wrong or that people are judging you. You cancel plans because the relief of staying home outweighs the effort of showing up. Or you push through and spend the whole time managing the anxiety instead of actually being present. Social anxiety shrinks your world slowly, and the avoidance that feels like it's helping actually makes it worse over time. We can help you break that cycle with approaches that work, not just "put yourself out there" advice that ignores how hard that actually is. Telehealth throughout Illinois. BCBS PPO and Aetna accepted.
20 Years Experience
In-Person Near North Center, IL
Online in North Center, IL Illinois
Social Anxiety
Edward Alderson Rockwell Behavioral Health
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
I specialize working with clients experiencing social anxiety. As a clinician treating social anxiety, I provide psycho education on concrete anxiety coping skills, social skills, and have clients practice these skills both inside and outside of sessions. I use an integrative approach of CBT, DBT, and ACT therapy skills to help clients explore and process the root causes of social anxiety, fears or rejection, and fears of judgment (leading contributors to social anxiety) and to manage and reduce anxious or fearful thoughts. I include some exposure therapy work once the client feels ready for exposure therapy to manage and reduce social anxiety and social fears. The goal is for the client's to acknowledge and work through their social anxiety so that these issues do not hold them back socially, occupationally, or educationally.
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near North Center, IL
Online in North Center, IL Illinois
Social Anxiety
Lincoln Park Psychology, Inc
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologists, LCPC, LPC, LCSW, LSW, CADC, AMFT
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel overwhelming, leaving you stuck between wanting connection and fearing judgment or embarrassment. Our therapy services help you break free from the fear that holds you back from social situations, public speaking, meeting new people, or simply being yourself around others. Through evidence-based approaches, we'll help you understand the roots of your social anxiety, challenge anxious thoughts, develop practical coping strategies, and gradually build confidence in social settings. You'll learn that the catastrophic outcomes you fear rarely happen, and that you can handle uncomfortable situations more effectively than you think. Social anxiety doesn't have to control your life—with the right support, you can develop genuine comfort in your own skin and create the meaningful connections you deserve.
17 Years Experience
In-Person Near North Center, IL
Online in North Center, IL Illinois
Social Anxiety
Alyssa Lorenzo
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Social anxiety can be created through the internalized messages we've inherited in our developmental journey and the story we actually believe is true. Let's create a more balanced narrative together.
3 Years Experience
In-Person Near North Center, IL
Online in North Center, IL Illinois
Social Anxiety
Khoshnam Abdul Hamid
Counselor/Therapist, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
I have often worked with clients to identify, challenge, and reframe thoughts that create social anxiety. I know that this often comes in the way of being able to interact with others in an authentic way. I see relationships with others and oneself as fundamental to our existence, and am interested in exploring the function such anxiety is serving. i am here to equip you with relaxation and distraction skills as well to help cope with such anxiety.
12 Years Experience
In-Person Near North Center, IL
Online in North Center, IL Illinois
Social Anxiety
Brittany Statler, Intuitive Wellness Therapy Group
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Headline: Beyond the "Polite Mask": Finding Genuine Connection in a World of Over-Control
The Loneliness of Always Being "On"
Do you find yourself meticulously managing how you come across to others or changing yourself to adapt to everyone in the room? For many high-achievers, social anxiety doesn’t look like shaking hands; it looks like a "polite mask," a rigid adherence to social rules, and an exhausting internal monologue that critiques every word you say. You may be highly successful and well-liked, yet you feel deeply disconnected and "on the outside" of your own life.
My Approach: Radically Open DBT (RO-DBT)
I specialize in a unique, evidence-based approach called Radically Open Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (RO-DBT). Unlike traditional therapies that teach you more self-control, RO-DBT is designed for those who already have too much of it. We focus on the "biological" side of social signaling to help you feel safe enough to be seen.
Together, we will target the roots of social isolation by:
Fostering Radical Openness: Learning to drop the shield of perfectionism and lean into the "messy" beauty of unfiltered human feedback.
Building Flexibility: Breaking the rigid "shoulds" that dictate how you interact, allowing you to be spontaneous and authentic in real-time.
Enhancing Social Signaling: Learning how to use your body and voice to signal safety and warmth, which naturally invites deeper, more rewarding connections.
20 Years Experience
Online in North Center, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Pavan Prasad
Psychiatrist, M.D.
Dr. Prasad specializes in treating mood disorders and Adult ADHD . He use a holistic approach, treating the full person rather than just symptoms. Dr. Prasad helps to treat treat mood, self-esteem, and concentration problems, as well as working with more diffuse issues around identity, interpersonal
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near North Center, IL