Social Anxiety therapists in Kinston, North Carolina NC
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Dr. Walter J. Matweychuk
Psychologist, Ph.D.
People with social anxiety often have a number of self-defeating attitudes that underpin their social anxiety. First, they wrongly think they must perform perfectly well. They also usually think that they need the approval of significant others, that it is awful to experience disapproval and failure. They also tend to wrongly believe that rejection and failure prove they are inadequate as people. I teach you that yes there are practical implications of disapproval and failure, but there need not be unhealthy anxiety about these consequences. I teach healthy attitudes toward one's self, one's rejections and failures. I teach you to have a desire to be accepted by others and do well but to accept yourself unconditionally even when you are rejected and fail.
36 Years Experience
Online in Kinston, NC North Carolina
Kelsey Grant
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LCMHCA
Social anxiety is often a part of you that learned the room wasn't safe — that being seen meant being judged, or that taking up space came with a cost. That part isn't irrational. It learned something real. I help clients understand where that part came from and what it still needs, so it doesn't have to run the show every time you walk into a room
5 Years Experience
Online in Kinston, NC North Carolina
Ning Tang
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Dr. Tang helps clients overcome social anxiety by addressing the thoughts and fears that drive avoidance. Through CBT, exposure, and self-compassion, she supports clients in building confidence, authenticity, and ease in social interactions.
1 Years Experience
Online in Kinston, NC North Carolina
Cecelia Myers
Counselor/Therapist, LCMHC (North Carolina), LPC (Georgia), LPC (South Carolina)
I strive to provide a non-threatening environment to practice social skills and form new relationships. Social anxiety can be difficult to navigate. We can change our ways of thinking to increase our feelings of self worth and courage.
17 Years Experience
Online in Kinston, NC North Carolina
Gerry Letendre
Hypnotherapist, RPh, MBA, CHt
Social anxiety often involves more than shyness. It can include fear of judgment, self-consciousness, anticipatory worry, or feeling “on edge” in social or professional situations. Even when individuals understand that their fears may be exaggerated, the emotional response can feel automatic and difficult to control.
My approach to working with social anxiety is personalized and collaborative. Hypnosis helps address the subconscious patterns that influence how the mind and body respond in social settings. Rather than using scripted techniques, sessions are tailored to the individual’s goals and real-life situations, helping reduce anxiety, build confidence, and develop a greater sense of ease during interactions.
Clients commonly seek hypnosis for social anxiety related to public speaking, meetings, social gatherings, dating, or workplace interactions. Hypnosis offers a drug-free, complementary approach that allows clients to remain aware and in control while learning to respond more calmly and confidently.
This work is not a replacement for medical or mental health care, and I do not recommend changing prescribed medications without consulting a healthcare provider. When appropriate, hypnosis can be used alongside other professional support to help clients feel more comfortable, present, and self-assured in social situations.
13 Years Experience
Online in Kinston, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
Social Anxiety therapists in Kinston, North Carolina Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Kinston, North Carolina average 16 years of experience and charge around $202 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (81%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (42%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (39%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$202
Accept insurance
43%
Offer sliding scale
36%
Gender ID
| 60% |
Female |
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| 35% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 52% |
In Person and Online |
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| 48% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 81% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 42% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 39% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 37% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 32% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 30% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 30% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 77% | Young Adult |
| 48% | Senior |
| 48% | Teen |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 55% | Women |
| 40% | Men |
| 39% | LGBTQ+ |
| 32% | Military / Veterans |
| 24% | Persons with Disabilities |