Social Anxiety therapists in Pleasantville, NJ
Browse Social Anxiety therapists in Pleasantville, New Jersey. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Social Anxiety
Peter D. Ruffini, Sex & Porn Addiction Expert
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, MA, LPC, LPCMH, ACS, EMDRPT-II, CSAT-C
Social anxiety is more than shyness—it’s the persistent fear of judgment, exposure, or saying the wrong thing that leads to avoidance, over-monitoring, or withdrawal. Many high-functioning men manage work and responsibilities well while quietly avoiding social situations, speaking up, or forming deeper connections.
Therapy for social anxiety focuses on reducing threat sensitivity, unlearning self-critical patterns, and building steady confidence in real-world interactions. With structured, evidence-based work, men learn to engage socially without overthinking, regain ease around others, and show up more fully in professional and personal settings.
15 Years Experience
Online in Pleasantville, NJ
Social Anxiety
Jason Hutchings
Psychologist, PsyD
Fearing what others may be thinking or believing about us can be a huge road block to feeling confident in the world. I would be happy to work with you to understand how to reinvigorate confidence in daily life and interpersonal relationships.
13 Years Experience
Online in Pleasantville, NJ
Social Anxiety
Embrace Psychotherapy, LCSW, PLLC
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I help individuals with social anxiety understand and shift the thought patterns and emotional responses that fuel fear and avoidance. My mission is to support clients in developing coping skills, self-compassion, and grounded confidence so social interactions feel more manageable and authentic.
23 Years Experience
Online in Pleasantville, NJ
Social Anxiety
Joe Groninga
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Social Anxiety can be a very debilitating set of symptoms and is something for which I use a therapy called Exposure. This therapy is widely considered to be the most effective treatment for social anxiety available. I will teach you how to approach situations that create social and emotional distress while simultaneously resist acting on urges to avoiding such interactions. The result is the ability to be in these situations with significantly less distress and without overwhelming urges to avoid them. People with social anxiety are typically amazed at what they can achieve through this therapy.
21 Years Experience
Online in Pleasantville, NJ
Social Anxiety
Dr. David Leibovitz
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Sometimes we have a tendency to withdraw from potentially fulfilling portions of life, all in the name of staying safe from discomfort and potential failure/rejection. Let us help you to discover your barriers to social connection and relationships, and to work through them together utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy skills. It’s time to get out of your own head and back into your life - the life that’s fulfilling and meaningful.
25 Years Experience
Online in Pleasantville, NJ
Social Anxiety therapists in Pleasantville, NJ Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Pleasantville, NJ average 16 years of experience and charge around $208 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (80%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (44%), and Behavioral Therapy (36%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$208
Accept insurance
38%
Offer sliding scale
33%
Gender ID
| 60% |
Female |
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| 36% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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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
| 80% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 44% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 36% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 32% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 31% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 30% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 27% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 78% | Young Adult |
| 51% | Senior |
| 46% | Teen |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 52% | Women |
| 38% | LGBTQ+ |
| 37% | Men |
| 24% | Military / Veterans |
| 21% | Christian |