Social Anxiety therapists in Columbia, SC
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Social Anxiety
Robin Wellington
Counselor/Therapist, LPC-A, RYT-500, CTP, CSTFP
When working with social anxiety, I help clients explore the fears and self-conscious thoughts that can arise in social or performance situations. Social anxiety often involves both mental patterns and a nervous system that becomes easily activated. Together we work to gently build awareness, regulate the body’s stress response, and develop greater confidence so you can engage with others in a way that feels more comfortable and authentic.
5 Years Experience
Online in Columbia, SC (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
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 Columbia, SC (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Chelsie Ciminelli
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Holistic Health Practitioner
I support individuals who experience social anxiety, self-consciousness, fear of judgment, or difficulty feeling comfortable and confident around others. Together, we explore the deeper beliefs, past experiences, attachment patterns, and nervous-system responses that may contribute to feeling unsafe, exposed, or afraid of being rejected or misunderstood. Through a trauma-informed, somatic, and experiential approach, I help clients develop greater internal safety, self-trust, emotional regulation, and confidence in their ability to navigate relationships and social situations. The goal is not to change who you are, but to help you feel more comfortable being fully yourself without constantly monitoring, judging, or questioning how you are being perceived.
7 Years Experience
Online in Columbia, SC
Social Anxiety
Guy J Iacono
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Social anxiety is more than shyness or being introverted. It is a persistent fear of being judged, embarrassed, or seen in a negative light that makes ordinary social situations feel genuinely threatening. For many men, it shows up as dreading conversations, avoiding situations where attention might land on them, replaying interactions afterward looking for what went wrong, or holding back in professional and personal settings in ways that quietly limit their lives.
The frustrating part is that social anxiety often coexists with real capability. Many of the men I work with are intelligent, self-aware, and accomplished in other areas. The anxiety is not about lacking social skills. It is about a deeply ingrained pattern of threat perception that fires in situations where it does not need to, and a set of avoidance behaviors that provide short term relief while making the anxiety stronger over time.
In our work together, we get specific about where social anxiety is showing up, what is driving it, and what it is costing you. We work on the thought patterns that fuel it, build practical skills for navigating the situations you have been avoiding, and develop a more grounded and realistic way of relating to other people and to yourself in social contexts.
My approach is direct and structured. I do not believe in simply processing anxiety indefinitely. I believe in building the kind of confidence that comes from actual experience, supported by the right tools and a clear plan for getting there.
If social anxiety has been holding you back and you are ready to address it, I invite you to schedule a free 15-minute consultation.
10 Years Experience
Online in Columbia, SC
Social Anxiety
Sarita R. Schapiro, Ph.D., P.A.
Psychologist, Florida Licensed Psychologist PY4914, APIT Certified
Using cognitive behavioral strategies, develop effective approach to reducing symptoms.
44 Years Experience
Online in Columbia, SC
Columbia is South Carolina's state capital and home to the University of South Carolina, creating a city with a significant student population, major public health infrastructure, and the complex racial and political dynamics of a Deep South capital navigating its Confederate history and ongoing racial equity challenges. Fort Jackson, the US Army's largest initial entry training post, is located in Columbia and brings a significant military population whose mental health needs—particularly around transition and trauma—are an important part of the local care landscape. Prisma Health provides behavioral health services to the community, and a private therapy sector serves the city's mix of students, government workers, and military families. Common therapy concerns include student mental health, military and veteran transition, race and identity in a historically complex Southern capital, anxiety, depression, and the political stress of living in a contentious state capital environment.
Social Anxiety therapists in Columbia, SC Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Columbia, SC average 16 years of experience and charge around $205 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (80%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (46%), and Behavioral Therapy (35%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$205
Accept insurance
41%
Offer sliding scale
35%
Gender ID
| 61% |
Female |
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| 35% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 51% |
In Person and Online |
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| 49% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 80% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 46% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 35% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 33% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 28% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 28% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 27% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 75% | Young Adult |
| 44% | Senior |
| 43% | Teen |
| 17% | Children |
Client Focus
| 53% | Women |
| 36% | Men |
| 33% | LGBTQ+ |
| 28% | Military / Veterans |
| 21% | Christian |