Social Anxiety therapists in New York City, New York NY
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Social Anxiety
Shayda Ewalt
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Social anxiety often develops from experiences of rejection, criticism, or feeling unsafe in relationships. It was not simply "shyness" but a protective response rooted in fear of judgment or harm. Therapy helps you understand the origins of these fears while building internal safety and confidence in relational spaces.
10 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY New York (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Rick Brodsky
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Social anxiety can block us from the way we would like to live our lives. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy provide many approaches to decreasing social anxiety.
24 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY New York (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Christie Roe
Therapist, LMSW
Whatever your experience of social anxiety, I offer trauma-informed, neuro-affirming, and somatic support to build your capacity for more clarity, choice, and connection, inside and out.
2 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY New York (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Private Virtual Sessions with Tommy are Easy, Convenient & Effective * both Phone & Online Sessions available * 10am to 10pm / Mon-Sun
Counselor/Therapist, QHHT, RC, SC
Social Anxiety Counseling Therapy - Tommy helps his clients quickly & effectively be relieved of anxiety, stress, insecurities & fears.
Clients say in just 1, 2 or 3 private Phone & /or Zoom sessions, they are feeling much more calm, confident, safe & secure in their normal everyday Social environments. Be it work, career, family &/or school settings.
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14 Years Experience
In-Person in New York City, NY
Online in New York City, NY New York
Social Anxiety
Dr. Lyndsay Elliott
Psychologist, PsyD.
Social anxiety goes far deeper than shyness — it is a persistent, exhausting fear of judgment, embarrassment, or saying the wrong thing that can quietly shrink your world over time. As a licensed clinical psychologist with 20+ years of experience, I help adults and high-achieving professionals navigate social anxiety disorder, performance anxiety, fear of judgment, public speaking anxiety, and the social avoidance that keeps so many capable people from fully engaging in their personal and professional lives. Using cognitive-behavioral therapy, exposure-based techniques, and psychodynamic insight, I help clients build genuine confidence and meaningful connection. Telehealth therapy for social anxiety available across 40+ states.
21 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY New York (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Dr. Lindsay Perrin
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel stressful, overwhelming, or emotionally exhausting. Whether you're worried about being judged, speaking up in groups, meeting new people, or feeling more confident in social or professional settings, therapy can help.
Drawing primarily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based approaches, we'll work together to understand the patterns of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that contribute to social anxiety. By gradually challenging unhelpful beliefs and developing practical coping strategies, you can build confidence, feel more at ease in social situations, and engage more fully in the relationships and experiences that matter most to you.
14 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY New York (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Reshma Rampersad
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Therapy for social anxiety is centered on creating a safe and supportive space where you can gradually build confidence in social situations. Using a blend of cognitive-behavioral strategies, exposure techniques, and mindfulness practices, we work to challenge anxious thoughts, develop effective coping skills, and increase comfort in interactions. My goal is to help you shift from fear and avoidance to a place of self-assurance and meaningful connection with others
7 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY New York (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Alan Jacobson, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist, Nationally Registered Health Service Provider
I use cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), and mindfulness, all within a positive and humanistic therapeutic environment to help with social anxiety. We'll work together to help you overcome your anxiety, confidently enter more social situations, and feel more in control. Therapy for social anxiety is powerful, effective, and a cornerstone of my practice.
25 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY New York (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Liberation Therapy
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC
Social anxiety often comes from past experiences of rejection, bullying, trauma, or feeling different. In therapy we work on reducing the intensity of anxiety, building social confidence, and understanding the deeper emotional experiences that make social situations feel unsafe.
5 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY New York (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Anna Urbaniak
Psychologist, PhD
I support clients in building confidence, managing fear of judgment, and engaging in social situations through exposure, CBT, and mindfulness.
15 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY New York (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Dr. Laura Van Schaick-Harman
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Exposure therapy is provided.
17 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY New York (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Susana Scotti, Journey Psychotherapy
Psychologist, PhD
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel stressful, intimidating, or even overwhelming. You might worry about being judged, embarrassed, or saying the “wrong” thing, leading you to avoid social situations, overthink conversations, or feel stuck in cycles of self-doubt. Over time, this can impact relationships, work, and your ability to feel confident and at ease around others. As a clinical psychologist, specializing in trauma, mood disorders and addiction, I help individuals understand and overcome social anxiety in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment. Together, we explore the underlying patterns that maintain anxiety, such as attachment anxiety, negative core beliefs about the self, fear of evaluation, and avoidance, and work toward building confidence and flexibility in social situations. My approach is integrative, utilizing evidence-based treatments, including dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy and exposure therapy, while also incorporating depth oriented strategies to address root causes. We’ll move at a pace that feels manageable, helping you develop practical skills incrementally to navigate social interactions with greater ease and authenticity. With the right support, it’s possible to feel more comfortable being yourself, engage more fully in relationships, and approach social situations with increased confidence rather than fear.
13 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY New York (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Michael Nakhla
Psychiatrist, MD
Social anxiety goes beyond normal nervousness—it can significantly limit your career, relationships, and life experiences. I provide specialized treatment that addresses the fear of judgment and negative evaluation that fuels social anxiety. Through a combination of therapeutic techniques and medication management when appropriate, I'll help you build confidence and skills to engage more fully in social and professional situations.
9 Years Experience
In-Person in New York City, NY
Online in New York City, NY New York
Social Anxiety
Donna M Torbico - HEAL & GROW for ACoAs
Counselor/Therapist, Recovery Therapist in Private Practice 40 years
This is caused by negative, usually unrealistic beliefs about ourselves & others. It is underpinned by actual childhood rejections, which now are projected out onto everyone we meet, especially onto strangers.
40 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY New York (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Erikka Cole
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC-D
Social anxiety is more than shyness. It's the mental rehearsal before every conversation, the replay after, and the exhaustion of performing normalcy while dreading what people think. We work with people who are tired of letting anxiety run the show, helping them build confidence, quiet the self-criticism, and start engaging with the world in a way that feels more like them.
8 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY New York (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Dr. Erica Gardner-Schuster
Psychologist, PhD
Are you struggling with social anxiety? If so, Group Therapy may help.
16 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY New York (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Barry Herbach
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Do you constantly second-guess how you come across? Avoid social situations, even with people you care about? Social anxiety isn’t just shyness — it can hijack your confidence and isolate you. I use EMDR and other evidence-based approaches to help you reduce the fear, shift the self-talk, and show up as yourself — without the panic. You don’t have to white-knuckle your way through connection anymore.
30 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY New York (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Dr. Michelle Solomon
Psychologist, PsyD
I work with individuals experiencing social anxiety who feel held back by fear, overthinking, and self-consciousness in social situations. Their fear of being judged by others limits their ability to show up authentically as themselves. Together, we build tools to manage anxiety, challenge unhelpful thoughts, and strengthen your sense of ease and confidence with yourself and others.
9 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY New York (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Robert dos Santos Teixeira
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, SMF, MPIA, MA, MSW, LCSW
Social anxiety is fueled by low self-confidence and low self-esteem.
22 Years Experience
In-Person in New York City, NY
Online in New York City, NY New York
Social Anxiety
Danielle Farabaugh
Psychologist, Psy.D.
My approach to the treatment social anxiety is grounded in evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I work collaboratively with clients to identify and challenge unhelpful thinking patterns and beliefs that contribute to fear and self-consciousness in social situations. Together, we use practical strategies such as cognitive restructuring, gradual exposure, and social skills training to build confidence and reduce avoidance. This structured, supportive process helps clients develop a more balanced perspective and engage more comfortably and authentically in social interactions.
19 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY New York (Online Only)
New York City has the largest and most diverse therapy community in the world, with practitioners representing virtually every therapeutic modality, cultural background, and specialty area. The city's pace, density, and cost of living generate pervasive anxiety and burnout, while its diverse boroughs mean therapists fluent in dozens of languages serve communities from every corner of the globe. Columbia University Irving Medical Center, NYU Langone Health, and Weill Cornell Medicine anchor an extensive academic mental health infrastructure, supplemented by thousands of independent practitioners across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. New York's therapy culture is deeply embedded — many residents maintain years-long therapeutic relationships and consider finding the right therapist one of the more important decisions they make.
Social Anxiety therapists in New York City, New York Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in New York City, New York average 15 years of experience and charge around $205 per session. 97% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (69%), Psychodynamic Therapy (38%), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (33%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$205
Accept insurance
36%
Offer sliding scale
52%
Gender ID
| 60% |
Female |
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| 33% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 55% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 42% |
Online Only |
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| 3% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 69% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 38% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 33% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 33% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 33% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 31% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 29% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 67% | Young Adult |
| 51% | Teen |
| 47% | Senior |
| 23% | Children |
Client Focus
| 53% | Women |
| 41% | LGBTQ+ |
| 39% | Men |
| 26% | Jewish |
| 23% | Hispanic / Latino |