Social Anxiety therapists in New York City, NY
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Social Anxiety
Ebony Woney
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel stressful, overwhelming, or even paralyzing. I work with clients to reduce fear, build confidence in social settings, and develop practical skills for navigating interactions more comfortably. Together, we’ll address both the thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety so you can show up more fully as yourself.
9 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY (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 (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Jenna Sackman - Online/Virtual Therapy
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LPC
*Free Consultation* Learn how to overcome and break free from your social anxiety, as we work together to identify triggers and gain insight and skills to help you feel more comfortable in social settings and situations. I offer a 15 min free consultation, so please reach out to see if we're a good fit!
8 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY (Online Only)
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 (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Dina Matic
Psychologist, PhD
I work with clients experiencing social anxiety using a combination of CBT, behavioral activation, mindfulness, and compassion-focused strategies. Together, we address fears, build confidence, and develop practical tools to engage more fully in social situations, helping clients feel empowered and connected.
16 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY (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
Social Anxiety
Jack Szary
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC-D
I work with adults who experience social anxiety, including fear of judgment, self-consciousness, and discomfort in social or performance situations. Many clients avoid social interactions or feel tense and overwhelmed despite wanting to connect and engage more fully with others. My approach combines evidence-based strategies with exploration of underlying emotional and cognitive patterns, helping clients build confidence, reduce anxiety, and develop practical skills to navigate social situations with greater ease and self-assurance.
5 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Christine Clark, PsyD
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist
Anxiety can be one of the most debilitating feelings we as humans can experience. When we feel this in social situations, it can be even worse as we fear judgment from others. Social connections and support can be so valuable and through talking through one’s experiences and fears, it is possible to build the skills necessary to tackle anxiety producing situations head on. Through facing the situations, it is possible to build connection, socially, and create a strong support system that will alleviate other feelings of anxiety one may be experiencing.
2 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY (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 (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Dr. Stéphanie Gamache, PhD
Hypnotherapist, PhD
Social anxiety reflects fears of visibility, judgment, and emotional exposure. My work integrates psychoanalytic exploration with somatic awareness to understand how relational fear is held in both the body and inner life. This process supports greater confidence, presence, and emotional freedom in social and intimate situations.
7 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY (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 (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 (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Alexis Smith
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
I work with individuals experiencing social anxiety, including fear of judgment, discomfort in social situations, and difficulty speaking up or feeling at ease around others. Together, we explore the thought patterns and physical responses that fuel anxiety, while gently working to reduce avoidance and increase confidence in social settings. My approach is supportive and practical, helping you build real-world coping tools so you can feel more grounded, present, and comfortable in interactions at your own pace. The focus is on increasing confidence, easing social distress, and supporting you in showing up more fully and authentically in your relationships and daily life. If you’re ready to feel more at ease around others, I invite you to reach out or explore my profile to learn more.
2 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY (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 (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 (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
Social Anxiety
Madailein O' Donnell
Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Madailein has experience in providing therapy to patients who have Social Anxiety. Olga employs social skills therapy in her therapy sessions so one can overcome social Anxiety.
5 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY (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 (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Jamilet Calderon
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC-D
I help individuals navigate the anxieties of interpersonal relationships, move past the fear of judgment, and lean into authentic self-expression and self-advocacy in all social environments.
14 Years Experience
Online in New York City, NY (Online Only)
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 (Online Only)
New York City has one of the largest and most diverse therapy communities 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, NY Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in New York City, NY average 15 years of experience and charge around $199 per session. 98% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (67%), Psychodynamic Therapy (37%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (33%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$199
Accept insurance
37%
Offer sliding scale
53%
Gender ID
| 63% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 54% |
In Person and Online |
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| 44% |
Online Only |
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| 2% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 67% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 37% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 33% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 33% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 31% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 30% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 30% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 69% | Young Adult |
| 50% | Senior |
| 47% | Teen |
| 24% | Children |
Client Focus
| 57% | Women |
| 43% | LGBTQ+ |
| 42% | Men |
| 29% | Jewish |
| 28% | Hispanic / Latino |