Social Anxiety therapists in Providence, RI
Browse Social Anxiety therapists in Providence, Rhode Island. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Social Anxiety
Abelee Groff
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LICSW
I work with adults struggling with social anxiety, shyness, or fear of judgment in personal, professional, or social settings. I help clients understand how patterns of worry, avoidance, and self-criticism develop and how they impact relationships, confidence, and daily life.
I integrate trauma-informed, somatic, and parts-based approaches to support emotional regulation, increase self-awareness, and build coping skills. Therapy emphasizes self-compassion, confidence, and practical strategies to navigate social situations, communicate effectively, and foster meaningful connections.
5 Years Experience
Online in Providence, RI (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Happy and Free Healing
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LICSW, MEd, LCSW
CBT and mindfulness based tools to address social anxiety
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near Providence, RI
Online in Providence, RI
Social Anxiety
Faithful Connections Christian Counseling LLC
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel overwhelming, leading to fear of judgment, embarrassment, rejection, or saying the wrong thing. It can affect friendships, dating, work, school, family relationships, and your ability to participate fully in life. At Faithful Connections Christian Counseling, we provide compassionate, nonjudgmental support to help you understand the thoughts and experiences contributing to social anxiety and develop greater confidence in social situations.
Counseling may focus on identifying anxious thought patterns, challenging self-doubt, developing healthy coping strategies, improving communication skills, building confidence, and gradually facing situations that may have been avoided. Using approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), strengths-based counseling, and practical anxiety-management techniques, we work collaboratively to help you take manageable steps toward greater comfort and connection.
For clients who desire it, Christian faith can be incorporated through prayer, Scripture, and spiritual reflection to support confidence, identity, hope, and a healthy understanding of self-worth. You don't have to let fear of judgment keep you from the relationships and experiences you want. With support and practice, greater confidence and meaningful connection are possible.
0 Years Experience
In-Person Near Providence, RI
Online in Providence, RI
Social Anxiety
Circle of Healing Psychotherapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC
Working with clients who have social anxiety would focus on identifying the origins, changing unhelpful thinking, reducing/eliminating symptoms and finding effective ways to reengage in social situations that feels good for the client.
13 Years Experience
In-Person Near Providence, RI
Online in Providence, RI
Social Anxiety
Dorothy Brown
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Social anxiety often results in avoidance of many activities. In these cases, fear is running the show. I work to unpack the fear of rejection and encourage people to slowly go out of their comfort zone.
36 Years Experience
In-Person Near Providence, RI
Online in Providence, RI
Providence is home to Brown University, Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), and Providence College — together generating significant student mental health demand and a creative, intellectually engaged population that views therapy favorably and tends toward longer-term, exploratory work. The city has a large Cape Verdean and Latino community, with a significant Guatemalan and Dominican population that creates demand for culturally affirming, Spanish-speaking therapists who understand the particular dynamics of immigrant family life in New England. Rhode Island Hospital and the Brown University Health system provide institutional mental health resources, while Brown's Warren Alpert Medical School maintains important psychiatric training programs. Providence's arts and hospitality economy creates consistent demand for therapists experienced with creative identity, economic precarity, and the mental health challenges of artists and performers.
Social Anxiety therapists in Providence, RI Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Providence, RI average 16 years of experience and charge around $211 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (79%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (47%), and Behavioral Therapy (34%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$211
Accept insurance
36%
Offer sliding scale
33%
Gender ID
| 62% |
Female |
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| 35% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 53% |
In Person and Online |
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| 47% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 79% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 47% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 34% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 31% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 28% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 27% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 26% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 77% | Young Adult |
| 45% | Senior |
| 42% | Teen |
| 17% | Children |
Client Focus
| 51% | Women |
| 34% | Men |
| 33% | LGBTQ+ |
| 26% | Military / Veterans |
| 20% | Christian |