Social Anxiety therapists in Gonzales, LA
Browse Social Anxiety therapists in Gonzales, Louisiana. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Social Anxiety
Phillip Thomas Stepka, PsyD.
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Social anxiety can manifest in many ways. Some experience this unwanted state in the forms of body sensations such as digestive distress, flushing of the face, racing heart, and/or feelings of suffocation in social and performance situations. Others have intrusive images of disastrous futures to avoid or past experiences never wanted to be repeated. Perhaps you have an extremely pessimistic internal critic that expects the worst out of you, others, and/or the world. Finally, there may be specific people, places, or situations that trigger overwhelming social anxiety that impair your effectiveness and wellbeing. I utilize individually tailored, yet evidence-based practices to address anxiety in the following ways: 1) first develop a shared understanding of the source of your distress and type of anxiety you are dealing with. 2) develop skills to manage impairing anxiety when triggered to provide short-term relief. 3) Finally, utilize strategies to more deeply understand the sources of your anxiety in order to provide longer-term resilience so that times that previously provoked the anxious feelings no longer have the same impact in the first place.
15 Years Experience
Online in Gonzales, LA (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Rowe Counseling Services
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Anger, stress, anxiety, depression, all go hand-in-hand. I help individuals prevent these feelings from rising, cope with them when they do arise, and problem solve after they have recognized their feelings and their needs.
11 Years Experience
Online in Gonzales, LA (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Elinor Nygren Szapiro
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA LPC, EMDR II, Brainspotting Certification, Hypnotherapy
Social anxiety can be very uncomfortable to live with and can lead to feeling isolated or depressed. In addition to avoiding social situations or being very anxious beforehand, people suffering from social anxiety often think the worst afterwards. They tend to judge themselves, second guess themselves or 'beat themselves up' recycling an interaction over and over in their thoughts. In therapy, I teach clients methods to relieve their anxious thoughts, feelings and body sensations. I also support them with do-able step by step actions which lead to solutions of their social anxiety and avoidance. I offer online and phone sessions which can be more comfortable than in person sessions for people with social anxiety, as you don't have to travel to sessions or sit in an office waiting room.
45 Years Experience
Online in Gonzales, LA (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Peter Klein
Therapist, BABCP Accredited, BACP Registered Member
I provide CBT for social anxiety, helping people understand fears of judgement, embarrassment or rejection. Therapy focuses on reducing avoidance, developing confidence in social situations and building greater freedom in everyday life.
14 Years Experience
Online in Gonzales, LA
Social Anxiety
MindOverHealing Therapies
Hypnotherapist, CHt
Hypnotherapy can be an effective tool for treating social anxiety by helping individuals overcome the fear and discomfort associated with social situations. Through relaxation techniques and positive suggestion, hypnotherapists support clients in accessing subconscious beliefs that contribute to anxiety, enabling them to reframe negative self-perceptions and develop greater confidence. This approach may reduce physiological symptoms of anxiety, such as rapid heartbeat or sweating, and promote calmer, more adaptive responses in social settings. Integrated with other therapies, hypnotherapy empowers individuals to build self-assurance and engage more comfortably in social interactions.
3 Years Experience
Online in Gonzales, LA (Online Only)
Social Anxiety therapists in Gonzales, LA Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Gonzales, LA average 13 years of experience and charge around $176 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (48%), Hypnotherapy (44%), and Somatic Therapy (36%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$176
Accept insurance
24%
Offer sliding scale
40%
Gender ID
| 62% |
Female |
|
| 38% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 60% |
Online Only |
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| 40% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 48% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 44% | Hypnotherapy |
| 36% | Somatic Therapy |
| 28% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 24% | Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) |
| 24% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 24% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 48% | Young Adult |
| 40% | Senior |
| 36% | Teen |
| 12% | Children |
Client Focus
| 60% | Women |
| 48% | Men |
| 32% | Christian |
| 32% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 32% | Jewish |