Social Anxiety therapists in Lancaster, SC
Browse Social Anxiety therapists in Lancaster, South Carolina. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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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 Lancaster, SC (Online Only)
Dr. Dorothy McCoy
Licensed Professional Counselor, licensed in NC , and SC LPC , Certified Integrative Counselor
I wrote a book on social anxiety, which I find helpful. If we change our thoughts and beliefs, we change ur emotions.
25 Years Experience
In-Person Near Lancaster, SC
Craig Springer
Psychologist, PhD
Do you struggle taking the first steps to get closer to others and feel detached?
Do you experience tension or conflict when you get closer to your acquaintances?
Do you feel anxious in social situations and shy away from closer connections?
Do you long for more enjoyment and fun in your social experience?
While we desire relationships and connections with others outside of our immediate families, we may experience difficulty establishing and maintaining these relationships .
If you are someone who…
looks for closer connections
wishes there was more care and less conflict with your friends
get anxious when talking to strangers or in social gatherings
… then I may be able to help. I can assist you in improving your communication and interpersonal skills to bring you closer to others. While conflict can surface in every human interaction, if it is handled skillfully with warmth and respect, there is a great chance to develop closer and more meaningful relationships.
I have experience helping people manage relationship conflicts, attachment difficulties and social anxiety. Please contact me if you are interested in exploring these services.
20 Years Experience
Online in Lancaster, SC
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 Lancaster, SC
Stephanie Larsen @ Healthy Minds Psychology Group
Psychologist, PsyD
Hi! Congratulations on taking the first step in your journey of caring more deeply for yourself! I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults working to overcome their significant anxiety and free their life from constant worry. Social anxiety is characterized by a fear of social perception or judgment and can be overwhelming and depressing as it can hold you back from what you truly want to achieve or what you have to offer the world. I work with individuals to find their confidence and voice again. It can be scary, but sometimes the scariest things are the most rewarding! Ultimately, I strongly believe in building a close therapeutic relationship where you can feel safe to explore and move past your anxious thought patterns, learn to support yourself, become more confident in your identity and purpose, and my goal is to help you achieve the goals you've set out to meet! Feel free to reach out and see if we can be a good fit to help move you closer to your goals and relief!
14 Years Experience
Online in Lancaster, SC
Social Anxiety therapists in Lancaster, SC Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Lancaster, SC average 16 years of experience and charge around $201 per session. 99% 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
$201
Accept insurance
42%
Offer sliding scale
34%
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
| 50% |
In Person and Online |
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| 49% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person 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) |
| 29% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 29% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 27% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 75% | Young Adult |
| 46% | Senior |
| 43% | Teen |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 52% | Women |
| 37% | Men |
| 34% | LGBTQ+ |
| 28% | Military / Veterans |
| 21% | Christian |