Social Anxiety therapists in Wake Forest, NC
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Social Anxiety
Thomas Coogan
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
I offer mental health services for social anxiety, including assessment, individualized treatment planning, and evidence-based therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy and social skills training. My approach helps you identify triggers, challenge negative thoughts, and build practical coping strategies to increase comfort in social situations. Support is tailored to your needs, empowering you to gain confidence and improve your quality of life.
20 Years Experience
In-Person Near Wake Forest, NC
Online in Wake Forest, NC
Social Anxiety
Kourtney Bennett
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Social anxiety can make relationships, work, school, and everyday interactions feel exhausting. Together, we'll understand the experiences contributing to your anxiety while developing practical skills to increase confidence, reduce avoidance, and help you engage more fully with others.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Wake Forest, NC
Online in Wake Forest, NC
Social Anxiety
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
In-Person Near Wake Forest, NC
Online in Wake Forest, NC
Social Anxiety
Emily Rowe
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel overwhelming and stressful. I help individuals navigate social anxiety by providing tools to manage fears and discomfort in social settings. Using evidence-based approaches like CBT and ACT, we’ll work together to reduce avoidance behaviors, build confidence, and improve your ability to connect with others. My goal is to help you feel more comfortable and in control in social situations.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Wake Forest, NC
Online in Wake Forest, NC
Social Anxiety
Vanessa Roddenberry
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I offer cutting-edge evidence-based therapy for anxiety. My goal is to help you change your relationship to anxiety and fear so that you can engage in life on your terms. Don't let anxiety push you around anymore and keep you from living the life you envision.
14 Years Experience
In-Person Near Wake Forest, NC
Online in Wake Forest, NC
Social Anxiety
Jennifer Jones Cameron
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Social anxiety can make interactions feel daunting and limit your ability to connect with others. I specialize in helping you overcome social anxiety through evidence-based interventions. My approach is supportive and empowering, guiding you to build confidence, improve social skills, and reduce anxiety in social situations. Together, we’ll work towards a more connected and fulfilling social life.
16 Years Experience
In-Person Near Wake Forest, NC
Online in Wake Forest, NC
Social Anxiety
Bobby Newell
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, SEP
I specialize in helping individuals navigate social anxiety, whether it shows up as overthinking conversations, fear of judgment, avoiding social situations, or feeling uncomfortable being seen or heard. Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel exhausting or overwhelming, even when you want to connect with others. Together, we focus on building confidence, reducing avoidance, and helping you feel more at ease in social settings. Using practical tools and mind-body techniques, I’ll help you manage anxiety in real time so you can show up more fully, communicate more comfortably, and feel less held back in your relationships and daily life.
27 Years Experience
In-Person Near Wake Forest, NC
Online in Wake Forest, NC
Social Anxiety
Three Oaks Behavioral Health & Wellness
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LCMHC, LCAS
Helping individuals reduce fear in social situations and build confidence in interactions.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Wake Forest, NC
Online in Wake Forest, NC
Social Anxiety
Nour Counseling
Counselor/Therapist
Social anxiety is often described as shyness, but for many people, it feels much more intense—overthinking every interaction, worrying about how you’re coming across, replaying conversations afterward, or avoiding situations altogether because the discomfort feels too high. It can make everyday things—meeting new people, speaking up, even casual interactions—feel exhausting. And in environments that are fast-paced, socially demanding, or unclear, that anxiety can build quickly.
For some, social anxiety is also connected to neurodivergence—such as ADHD, autism, or giftedness—where social dynamics may feel less intuitive, more effortful, or shaped by past experiences of being misunderstood. That context matters, and it changes how we approach the work.
At Nour Counseling, we don’t treat social anxiety as something to “push through” without support. We help you understand what’s happening in your mind and body, and how your specific patterns developed. From there, we actively build practical, realistic strategies—whether that’s managing physical anxiety, shifting thought patterns, or gradually increasing comfort in social situations in ways that feel doable. We also name the cultural and systemic factors that shape social expectations, so you’re not holding yourself to standards that may not actually fit you. This work is about helping you feel more at ease, more confident, and more able to show up as yourself—without constantly second-guessing or shrinking.
9 Years Experience
Online in Wake Forest, NC (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Kamini Wood
Life Coach, FHH, CLC, CPM
. Living this way can be exhausting and can leave you feeling disconnected from who you really are.
Together, we'll explore the patterns beneath your anxiety, strengthen your sense of emotional safety, and build the confidence to express yourself more authentically. As your self-trust grows, social situations begin to feel less about getting everything right and more about being present and connected.
8 Years Experience
Online in Wake Forest, NC (Online Only)
Social Anxiety therapists in Wake Forest, NC Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Wake Forest, NC average 16 years of experience and charge around $200 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (79%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (45%), and Behavioral Therapy (37%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$200
Accept insurance
41%
Offer sliding scale
37%
Gender ID
| 59% |
Female |
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| 35% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
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
| 79% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 45% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 37% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 35% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 30% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 28% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 28% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 77% | Young Adult |
| 46% | Senior |
| 43% | Teen |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 53% | Women |
| 39% | Men |
| 38% | LGBTQ+ |
| 31% | Military / Veterans |
| 23% | Black / African American |