Social Anxiety therapists in Wilkes-Barre, PA
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Social Anxiety
Resouling Therapy
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LPC
Our therapists help clients understand the emotional and relational roots of social anxiety, not just the symptoms. Therapy focuses on reducing shame, increasing self-confidence, and developing more freedom in social and relational settings.
12 Years Experience
Online in Wilkes-Barre, PA
Social Anxiety
Valiant Minds Counseling, P.C.
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ADHD-CCSP
Social anxiety can present itself in many ways. Some individuals may avoid social situations because of fear of embarrassment, others may seek out social situations and become overly excitable and intrusive, or some may lack the developmental skills to know how to appropriately communicate to others. At Valiant Minds Counseling, I like to explore and understand each individual's experience with social anxiety and provide them with a treatment plan specific to their needs. In addition to social anxiety, I have extensive experience in treating children with selective mutism.
20 Years Experience
Online in Wilkes-Barre, PA
Social Anxiety
Catherine Bitney
Psychologist, PhD, Licensed Psychologist
I have a passion for helping clients manage their social anxiety. People can be unpredictable and rejecting. For someone that is different, who struggles to pick up on subtle social cues, or who has social communication differences, interacting with others can be tiring and painful. Yet, so many of us are social creatures and get lonely. I enjoy helping clients build a supportive community, find their tribe, and feel more confident interacting with others.
15 Years Experience
Online in Wilkes-Barre, PA (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Aria Fraser
Hypnotherapist, Certified Rapid Transformational Therapist
Everyone is 'wired' with a deep fear of rejection as a survival instinct-- finding connection and avoiding rejection are how our race has survived, and how we find meaning and fulfillment in life. Social anxiety is rooted in this fear of rejection, and people who have had negative childhood experiences that made them feel socially rejected or not good /safe enough around others will often develop unhelpful beliefs; these drive behaviors such as feeling anxious/ fearful around others, not having the courage to speak, wanting to avoid people as much as possible, etc. The events that are the cause of the beliefs need to be identified, and this is where Rapid Transformational Therapy can provide clarity. Once the underlying belief is addressed, it gets reframed and replaced with suggestions that rewire the subconscious to feel safe/ happy/ excited around other people and visualization of doing things that were previously a cause of anxiety. Ongoing support will be available after the session(s).
0 Years Experience
Online in Wilkes-Barre, PA (Online Only)
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 Wilkes-Barre, PA (Online Only)
Social Anxiety therapists in Wilkes-Barre, PA Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Wilkes-Barre, PA average 16 years of experience and charge around $202 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (80%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (46%), and Behavioral Therapy (34%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$202
Accept insurance
39%
Offer sliding scale
35%
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) |
| 46% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 34% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 34% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 30% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 29% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 28% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 77% | Young Adult |
| 46% | Senior |
| 43% | Teen |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 50% | Women |
| 36% | Men |
| 35% | LGBTQ+ |
| 24% | Military / Veterans |
| 20% | Christian |