Social Anxiety therapists in Waukee, IA
Browse Social Anxiety therapists in Waukee, Iowa. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Social Anxiety
Ashley Paulson
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, CHt
I help adults to cope in social situations as well as let go of any limiting beliefs underlying their social anxiety.
14 Years Experience
Online in Waukee, IA (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Farrah Bonde
Registered Social Worker, LISW
Mental health therapy for social anxiety is a supportive approach designed to help individuals manage and overcome their fears of social interactions. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is particularly effective, as it helps clients identify and challenge negative thought patterns, develop coping strategies, and gradually face social situations.
27 Years Experience
Online in Waukee, IA (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Chileme U Ochulor
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP-BC
Primebridge Psychiatric Care provides psychiatric evaluation and medication management for individuals experiencing social anxiety. Treatment aims to reduce anxiety symptoms, improve confidence in social situations, and support better daily functioning.
0 Years Experience
Online in Waukee, IA
Social Anxiety
Sarah Fandel
Counselor/Therapist, LPC, LMHC, LCPC
I am experienced in using the modalities listed above to treat social anxiety.
11 Years Experience
Online in Waukee, IA (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Clear Path Counseling and Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA. LPC
Brad provides trauma-informed therapy for social anxiety and related challenges, including fear of judgment, excessive self-consciousness, avoidance of social situations, difficulty speaking in groups, performance anxiety, and discomfort in interpersonal interactions. Social anxiety can significantly impact relationships, work performance, confidence, and overall quality of life, often leading to isolation, stress, and reduced self-esteem.
Brad takes a holistic and trauma-focused approach to social anxiety therapy, helping clients understand and address the underlying emotional and psychological factors that contribute to fear and avoidance in social settings. Many individuals with social anxiety have experienced past criticism, embarrassment, rejection, bullying, or other distressing social experiences that continue to shape how they perceive and respond to social environments.
As an experienced trauma therapist and EMDR therapist, Brad integrates EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), trauma-informed counseling, emotional regulation strategies, and holistic therapeutic approaches to help clients process past experiences, reduce anxiety responses, and build greater confidence in social situations. Therapy focuses on calming the nervous system, shifting negative beliefs about self and others, and developing healthier patterns of interaction.
Brad works collaboratively with clients to identify triggers, explore underlying fears, and develop practical tools for managing anxiety in real-world social settings. Treatment is personalized and supportive, helping clients gradually increase comfort, confidence, and authenticity in their interactions with others.
The goal of therapy is not to eliminate personality or force social performance, but to help clients feel more at ease being themselves, build meaningful connections, and reduce the fear and avoidance that interfere with daily life.
Healing is possible. With the right support, clients can move beyond social anxiety, feel more grounded in social situations, and engage with others in a way that feels natural, confident, and authentic.
28 Years Experience
Online in Waukee, IA (Online Only)
Social Anxiety therapists in Waukee, IA Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Waukee, IA average 14 years of experience and charge around $205 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (50%), Hypnotherapy (42%), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) (35%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$205
Accept insurance
31%
Offer sliding scale
46%
Gender ID
| 59% |
Female |
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| 41% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 62% |
Online Only |
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| 38% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 50% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 42% | Hypnotherapy |
| 35% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 35% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 35% | Somatic Therapy |
| 31% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 27% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 62% | Young Adult |
| 54% | Senior |
| 35% | Teen |
| 23% | Children |
Client Focus
| 62% | Women |
| 42% | Men |
| 35% | Christian |
| 35% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 31% | Military / Veterans |