Social Anxiety therapists in Scarborough, ME
Browse Social Anxiety therapists in Scarborough, Maine. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Social Anxiety
Mira Cymerman
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Persistent and intense fears of being watched, judged, or evaluated negatively by others in social or performance situations are very different than feeling shy or nervous. The fears are often out of proportion to the actual threat the situation poses. Common triggers may include: meeting new people; starting conversations; dating; eating or drinking in front of others; being the center of attention. Many individuals either avoid such situations, or endure them with significant distress. Together, we can explore how thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations reinforce each other when anxiety levels spike. Our goal will be to identify and challenge distorted beliefs, and then replace them with more accurate thoughts. In addition, reducing subtle avoidance tactics will help you come to realize that you can in fact handle these situations successfully.
25 Years Experience
In-Person Near Scarborough, ME
Online in Scarborough, ME
Social Anxiety
Whitney Hoke
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC, LPC, BC-DMT-R
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to reduce anxiety symptoms and further develop mindfulness and relaxation skills.
14 Years Experience
Online in Scarborough, ME (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
David B. Shaw, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Ph.D.
In my treatment for social anxiety, I help you identify and challenge the fear of being judged or scrutinized by others in social or performance situations. I utilize evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you reframe self-critical thoughts while teaching you practical social skills and grounding techniques to manage physical discomfort. Through gradual, supportive exposure to social settings, I work with you to build genuine self-confidence and reduce the need for avoidance or safety behaviors.
40 Years Experience
Online in Scarborough, ME (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Dina Hijazi
Psychologist, PhD, CSAT
Social anxiety can create intense feelings of fear or discomfort in social situations, affecting personal, professional, and social aspects of life. I help clients explore the underlying thoughts and beliefs that contribute to this anxiety while offering practical tools for managing fear and building confidence in social interactions. Through cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure techniques, and mindfulness strategies, we work together to reduce avoidance behaviors, challenge negative self-talk, and develop more comfortable, authentic ways of engaging with others.
35 Years Experience
Online in Scarborough, ME
Social Anxiety
Dr. Monika Sharma
Psychologist, PsyD
Social anxiety may stem from feelings of vulnerability, like you don't belong, past experiences of rejection, fears of judgment, and/or a sensitive nervous system's that needs lower stimulation and greater predictability than social interactions entail. Socializing or the thought of meeting people can come with feelings of fear, embarrassment, self-consciousness, and self-doubt. It's easier to avoid interacting with others, but the temporary comfort this brings leads to greater discomfort in the long run. You feel like your social anxiety is hindering your relationships and keeping you from experiencing life as fully as you'd like.
I will teach you how to be curious about your uncomfortable feelings such as anxiety, anger, fear, sadness, loneliness, and overwhelm. This involves learning to build tolerance for uncomfortable feelings because they won't actually hurt us; approach these feelings without judgment; poke at them and examine them and see what lies within them; and then decide how we want to use these feelings as a compass to guide us toward those things that truly matter. You will feel empowered to be the master of your feelings, not a puppet to them, while honoring who you are.
Schedule a free 15-minute consult at: sharmapsych.com/schedule
26 Years Experience
Online in Scarborough, ME
Social Anxiety therapists in Scarborough, ME Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Scarborough, ME average 17 years of experience and charge around $210 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (81%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (47%), and Behavioral Therapy (35%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$210
Accept insurance
38%
Offer sliding scale
34%
Gender ID
| 63% |
Female |
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| 35% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 57% |
In Person and Online |
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| 43% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 81% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 47% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 35% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 33% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 32% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 29% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 28% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 77% | Young Adult |
| 51% | Senior |
| 47% | Teen |
| 20% | Children |
Client Focus
| 52% | Women |
| 38% | Men |
| 37% | LGBTQ+ |
| 27% | Military / Veterans |
| 22% | Persons with Disabilities |