Social Anxiety therapists in Kansas City, Missouri MO
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Social Anxiety
Taylor Esworthy
Marriage and Family Therapist, PMFT
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel overwhelming or draining. I work with clients to understand the fear underneath it while building confidence in social situations. We’ll take it step by step so you can feel more comfortable showing up as yourself.
1 Years Experience
In-Person in Kansas City, MO 64153
Online in Kansas City, MO Missouri
Social Anxiety
Tracy Hadel
Counselor/Therapist, LSCSW
Social anxiety can be lessened with EMDR and cognitive behavioral techniques. Somatic yoga techniques can also help calm the mind and body, and help us become physically more aware of triggers and thoughts that hinder progress.
36 Years Experience
Online in Kansas City, MO Missouri (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Kirk Shelton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel exhausting and overwhelming. Together, we’ll identify the root causes and develop practical strategies using CBT and ACT to shift thought patterns and build confidence in social situations, helping you feel more comfortable in your own skin.
10 Years Experience
Online in Kansas City, MO Missouri (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Kieri Olmstead
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Social anxiety is often less about being around people and more about being seen — and the terror of what they might find if they really look. At Simple Empathy we work with the part of you that monitors, edits and manages every interaction, and we get curious about what it's protecting you from. This isn't exposure therapy disguised as something deeper. It's actual depth work — looking at the story beneath the anxiety, the early experiences that taught you that being visible was dangerous, and building a self that can be seen without bracing for impact.
9 Years Experience
In-Person in Kansas City, MO 64105
Online in Kansas City, MO Missouri
Social Anxiety
Ilyssa Swartout
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Social anxiety can make even simple interactions feel overwhelming. You may worry about being judged, say little out of fear, or avoid situations altogether. Therapy can help you understand what fuels this anxiety and develop tools to feel calmer and more confident around others. Using a blend of mindfulness and trauma-informed techniques, we’ll work to reduce fear responses, increase emotional regulation, and build genuine self-assurance in social settings.
25 Years Experience
Online in Kansas City, MO Missouri (Online Only)
Kansas City sits at the Missouri-Kansas border and draws clients from both states, with therapists well-versed in navigating Midwestern values, family expectations, and the tensions between tradition and personal growth. The city has a significant African American population and community-level trauma tied to historical redlining and economic inequality, driving demand for culturally affirming and social-justice-informed practitioners. The University of Kansas Health System and Saint Luke's Health System provide major institutional mental health resources for the region. Kansas City's art and music scene sustains a creative community with its own distinct mental health needs, and therapists familiar with the psychology of creative careers are present.
Social Anxiety therapists in Kansas City, Missouri Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Kansas City, Missouri average 16 years of experience and charge around $206 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (82%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (46%), and Behavioral Therapy (37%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$206
Accept insurance
39%
Offer sliding scale
36%
Gender ID
| 58% |
Female |
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| 40% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 56% |
In Person and Online |
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| 44% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 82% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 46% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 37% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 37% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 31% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
| 31% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 30% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 95% | Adult |
| 75% | Young Adult |
| 54% | Senior |
| 47% | Teen |
| 20% | Children |
Client Focus
| 50% | Women |
| 37% | Men |
| 36% | LGBTQ+ |
| 29% | Military / Veterans |
| 22% | Christian |