Social Anxiety therapists in Columbia, MO
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Social Anxiety
Andrew McKenzie, Psy.D.
Psychologist
Social anxiety can leave you replaying conversations, worrying about how others perceive you, or avoiding situations that matter to you. We'll explore the fears and beliefs that fuel those patterns with curiosity rather than self-criticism, recognizing that they often developed for understandable reasons. As therapy progresses, you'll learn more flexible ways of responding to anxious thoughts so they have less influence over your choices. My hope is to help you feel more present, confident, and authentic in your relationships.
15 Years Experience
Online in Columbia, MO
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 Columbia, MO
Social Anxiety
Debra Younger
Counselor/Therapist, LPCC, LPC, LMHC, CCPT
Social Anxiety many times has its roots in negative early childhood experiences that create negative beliefs like: I'm a failure, being vulnerable gets me hurt, I'm not good enough. As an Internal Family Systems therapist I can help you discover the root causes of your Social Anxiety and resolve them.
13 Years Experience
Online in Columbia, MO (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Kelsey Ellis
Psychologist, Ph.D., LCP
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel draining or high-stakes, leading to overthinking, self-monitoring, or avoidance. Many women find themselves wanting connection while also fearing judgment or getting it “wrong.” In our work together, we focus on understanding how these fears developed, reducing the internal pressure that fuels them, and building a more confident and flexible way of engaging with others.
2 Years Experience
Online in Columbia, MO (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Aaron Kapin
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, SEP, LMT
For some people, their social anxiety is largely a physical response: Their heart pounds, their palms get sweaty, they get so flooded with stress hormones that it's hard for them to think straight.
We can work together to teach the body how to move more efficiently through that stress so it can feel safer sooner...and better yet, start addressing the original trigger so that social situations don't need to cause such a stressful reaction to beging with.
11 Years Experience
Online in Columbia, MO (Online Only)
Columbia is home to the University of Missouri, the flagship state university, as well as several other colleges, giving it a pronounced college-town character and a mental health landscape significantly shaped by the needs of a large and diverse student population navigating academic pressure, identity, and the transition to adulthood. The MU School of Health Professions and Missouri Psychiatric Center contribute to the city's mental health professional resources, and a well-developed private therapy sector serves both the university community and permanent residents. The city has a generally progressive and intellectually engaged culture with a positive attitude toward therapy, and LGBTQ+ affirmative care is more accessible here than in many other parts of Missouri. Common therapy concerns include student mental health, academic and identity stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and the particular experiences of a university community navigating complex social terrain in a politically divided state.
Social Anxiety therapists in Columbia, MO Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Columbia, MO average 16 years of experience and charge around $200 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (79%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (46%), and Behavioral Therapy (35%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$200
Accept insurance
40%
Offer sliding scale
35%
Gender ID
| 60% |
Female |
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| 38% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 53% |
In Person and Online |
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| 47% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 79% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 46% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 35% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 35% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 29% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 28% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 28% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 75% | Young Adult |
| 50% | Senior |
| 42% | Teen |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 49% | Women |
| 36% | Men |
| 34% | LGBTQ+ |
| 27% | Military / Veterans |
| 23% | Christian |