Social Anxiety therapists in Arlington, VA
Browse Social Anxiety therapists in Arlington, Virginia. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Social Anxiety
Lisa Panelo
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MS, LCSW, CTMH
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel intimidating or exhausting. Whether it’s speaking up in groups, meeting new people, or worrying about being judged, therapy offers a space to understand and manage these fears. Together, we’ll build coping tools, increase confidence, and help you feel more comfortable and connected in social situations.
19 Years Experience
Online in Arlington, VA (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Carrie Gauthier
Hypnotherapist, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, CCHt
We look under the hood to find the culprit behind social anxiety then customize your hypnotic programming to rewire your brain in more desirable ways, so your thinking and behaviors are aligned with your new intention. We can also use breathwork, tapping, EMT, regression, IFS, NLP, and other frameworks to get you there. Often we will regress to the root cause memory behind the social anxiety and give the inner child a chance to release emotions and words that have been depleting you of life force energy. With this, we process and reframe the underlying emotions and beliefs to the new way of being. This involves a nervous system reset, and tools you'll gain include quick practices you can do when triggered or before important social events that regulate your emotions and program in a sense of overall calmness and peace. Overall, we retun you to safety at all times and show your nervous system, limbic brain, and endocrine system that you are not in danger.
2 Years Experience
Online in Arlington, VA (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Peter Gould
Psychologist, Ph.D.
As a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in social anxiety, I offer compassionate and effective treatment for individuals struggling with this distressing condition. Social anxiety often leads to panic attacks, avoidance, and feelings of shame, which can result in social isolation and impact both personal and professional aspects of life. My approach, informed by evidence-based therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), is tailored to address the unique needs of each individual. I work to help clients overcome these challenges by providing practical tools and strategies to manage their anxiety and regain control of their lives.
22 Years Experience
Online in Arlington, VA (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Lindsey Luedtke
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Social anxiety is not much different than general anxiety and fear but centers on social interactions and relationships with others. As we shift the relationship you have to your inner world and you feel more confident and capable, your social anxiety will not have to work so hard to protect you.
15 Years Experience
In-Person Near Arlington, VA
Online in Arlington, VA
Social Anxiety
Karen Hahn, Therapist
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LICSW, LCSW-C
I work with clients who struggle with social anxiety, helping them explore the underlying causes of their emotions while developing effective coping strategies to improve regulation and reduce the intensity and frequency social anxiety.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Arlington, VA
Online in Arlington, VA
Social Anxiety
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Center of Northern Virginia
Psychologist, PhD
CBT and exposure-based approaches for this challenging condition
26 Years Experience
Online in Arlington, VA (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Maria Jose Rendon
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I work with adults navigating social anxiety, from discomfort in specific professional situations like public speaking or networking to more pervasive difficulty feeling at ease around others. For some clients, this includes the particular experience of neurodivergence, not being sure whether you're following the rhythm of a conversation or reading social cues the way others expect. My approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, trained through the Beck Institute, which gives us a structured way to understand what's driving the anxiety and build practical tools and gradual exposure to manage it. Many of my clients are professionals, scientists, or first-generation Latinx adults for whom social anxiety is compounded by code-switching or navigating spaces that weren't built with them in mind. I offer sessions in English or Spanish.
9 Years Experience
Online in Arlington, VA (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Dr Arnold Jay Kaplin
Psychiatrist, expertise treating depression, anxiety, relationship problems, medication management ,attention deficit disorder
In a secure atmosphere of trust & confidentiality, I help patients understand the obstacles interfering with reaching their potential & use those insights to enhance personal growth, self esteem, and fulfillment in life.
36 Years Experience
In-Person Near Arlington, VA
Social Anxiety
David B. Shaw, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Ph.D.
In my treatment for social anxiety, I help you identify and challenge the fear of being judged or scrutinized by others in social or performance situations. I utilize evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you reframe self-critical thoughts while teaching you practical social skills and grounding techniques to manage physical discomfort. Through gradual, supportive exposure to social settings, I work with you to build genuine self-confidence and reduce the need for avoidance or safety behaviors.
40 Years Experience
Online in Arlington, VA (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Joshua Redding
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
It's not always the lonely who have social anxiety (though that can be a symptom), It can look like avoiding friends and family, using substances to cope, or binge-watching shows because the world (and the people in it) can seem boringly terrifying. Trying to understand why and how to manage your social anxiety may even be anxiety-inducing! Therapy can help reduce the effects of social anxiety and uncover desire. Consider booking a free 30-minute consult to explore more.
13 Years Experience
Online in Arlington, VA (Online Only)
Social Anxiety therapists in Arlington, VA Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Arlington, VA average 16 years of experience and charge around $204 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (81%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (44%), and Behavioral Therapy (36%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$204
Accept insurance
39%
Offer sliding scale
33%
Gender ID
| 58% |
Female |
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| 36% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 57% |
In Person and Online |
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| 42% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 81% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 44% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 36% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 34% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 31% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 31% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 27% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 77% | Young Adult |
| 47% | Senior |
| 43% | Teen |
| 24% | Children |
Client Focus
| 52% | Women |
| 37% | Men |
| 34% | LGBTQ+ |
| 27% | Military / Veterans |
| 23% | Christian |