Social Anxiety therapists in Hagerstown, MD
Browse Social Anxiety therapists in Hagerstown, Maryland. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Dr. Mike Strand
Psychologist, PsyD
Social anxiety wraps its tight grip around life’s moments, turning anticipation of social interactions into overwhelming dread. In my dedicated practice, I understand the depth of this challenge and the bravery it takes to face these fears. Through personalized therapy, I guide you towards unlocking the confidence to navigate social spaces with ease, transforming anxiety into empowerment, one interaction at a time.
18 Years Experience
Online in Hagerstown, MD
Rising Calm Center
Professional Christian Counselor, MS, CMHC, CLC
Have you ever walked into a room and instantly felt your heart race—wondering what people are thinking about you, or wishing you could disappear before anyone notices? Social anxiety can make even simple moments—talking in class, attending church, meeting new people—feel like survival. Over time, the worry turns into withdrawal, and loneliness begins to take root.
At Rising Calm Center, we understand how exhausting it is to overthink every word and every glance. Our Christian counselors help you quiet the noise of self-criticism, retrain your body’s stress response, and build confidence that lasts beyond the next conversation.
We even offer same-week appointments, in-person and virtual sessions, and a sliding fee scale that works with any insurance or budget—so care is flexible and accessible when you need it most.
We use faith-integrated, evidence-based methods—including CBT, DBT, ACT, somatic grounding, and exposure techniques—combined with biblical truth and compassionate guidance to help you:
• Calm the physical symptoms of anxiety in social settings
• Overcome fear of judgment and rejection
• Strengthen communication and self-expression
• Build authentic connections and trust
• Restore peace through a renewed sense of identity in Christ
You don’t have to live trapped inside your own thoughts. With practical tools, gentle exposure, and spiritual grounding, you can learn to walk into any room with calm confidence—rooted not in others’ approval, but in God’s love for you.
If you’re ready to stop hiding and start living freely, Rising Calm Center is here to help you find your voice and your peace again.
Call or email us today for a FREE CONSULTATION.
14 Years Experience
Online in Hagerstown, MD
Cyndi Turner
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LSATP, MAC
Social anxiety can hinder personal and professional growth by causing intense fear of social interactions. In our sessions, we focus on strategies to manage and reduce social anxiety, such as exposure therapy and social skills training. By addressing the root causes of your anxiety, we aim to help you engage more comfortably and confidently in social situations.
31 Years Experience
Online in Hagerstown, MD
Heinig Health and Wellness Counseling
Psychologist, Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, M.S. Health Psychology, M.A. Clinical Psychology, PSYPACT Providers
If you struggle with social anxiety, we can help! Our providers are trained in evidence-based treatment for social anxiety, which focuses on helping individuals who experience intense fear of social situations, performance settings, or being judged by others. Our approach focuses on identifying and challenging unhelpful thought patterns, reducing avoidance behaviors, and building confidence in social and interpersonal interactions. Using proven therapeutic strategies, clients develop practical skills to manage anxiety symptoms, tolerate discomfort in social settings, and engage more fully in relationships, work, and daily life. Treatment is tailored to each individual, with the goal of increasing comfort, self-assurance, and overall quality of life in social situations.
7 Years Experience
Online in Hagerstown, MD (Online Only)
Carrie Gauthier
Hypnotherapist, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, CCHt
We look under the hood to find the culprit behind social anxiety then customize your hypnotic programming to rewire your brain in more desirable ways, so your thinking and behaviors are aligned with your new intention. We can also use breathwork, tapping, EMT, regression, IFS, NLP, and other frameworks to get you there. Often we will regress to the root cause memory behind the social anxiety and give the inner child a chance to release emotions and words that have been depleting you of life force energy. With this, we process and reframe the underlying emotions and beliefs to the new way of being. This involves a nervous system reset, and tools you'll gain include quick practices you can do when triggered or before important social events that regulate your emotions and program in a sense of overall calmness and peace. Overall, we retun you to safety at all times and show your nervous system, limbic brain, and endocrine system that you are not in danger.
2 Years Experience
Online in Hagerstown, MD (Online Only)
Social Anxiety therapists in Hagerstown, MD Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Hagerstown, MD average 16 years of experience and charge around $206 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (79%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (42%), and Behavioral Therapy (35%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$206
Accept insurance
36%
Offer sliding scale
37%
Gender ID
| 60% |
Female |
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| 34% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
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
| 79% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 42% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 35% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 34% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 28% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 27% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 27% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 76% | Young Adult |
| 46% | Senior |
| 44% | Teen |
| 22% | Children |
Client Focus
| 52% | Women |
| 36% | Men |
| 34% | LGBTQ+ |
| 25% | Military / Veterans |
| 22% | Christian |