Social Anxiety therapists in Issaquah, WA
Browse Social Anxiety therapists in Issaquah, Washington. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Avanour Behavioral Health Clinics PLLC
Psychologist, PsyD, LMHC, LMHCA. LSAW. LSW
Avanour provides compassionate, evidence-based support for individuals who experience intense fear, self-consciousness, or avoidance in social, academic, or professional situations. Our clinicians help clients challenge anxious thoughts, develop effective coping and communication skills, and gradually approach feared situations at a manageable pace. Treatment focuses on building confidence, reducing avoidance, and creating more comfortable and meaningful social connections.
0 Years Experience
Online in Issaquah, WA (Online Only)
Maria Elena Lara, Ph.D. LLC
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I utilize the latest research-backed information and therapy techniques to assist adolescents and adults with the challenges experienced with Social Anxiety, including but not limited to behavior rehearsal, cognitive reframing, coping strategies, assertiveness, communications skills, crisis resolution, emotional containment, homework, interpersonal skills, problem solving, stress reduction, and recommended reading, all within a cognitive-behavioral therapeutic framework
26 Years Experience
In-Person in Issaquah, WA 98027
Online in Issaquah, WA
Lois Spence
Counselor/Therapist, MS, LMHCA
Managing anxiety around crowds. Once we start addressing this we can move towards treating the anxiety and providing a new found sense of freedom.
5 Years Experience
In-Person in Issaquah, WA 98029
Online in Issaquah, WA
Alignwell Modern Therapy
Counselor/Therapist
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel stressful or intimidating. Therapy helps you understand the patterns behind social fears and develop confidence and tools for feeling more comfortable and authentic in social situations.
20 Years Experience
In-Person Near Issaquah, WA
Online in Issaquah, WA
Maia Leslie
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, CCTP-II, NATC
Does the thought of social interactions fill you with dread? Is social anxiety preventing you from enjoying life to the fullest? Social anxiety can be isolating and limiting, but it doesn't have to control your life. Imagine a life where social interactions become opportunities for growth and enjoyment, not sources of fear and discomfort. I will help you build essential social skills, challenge negative thought patterns, and develop a sense of ease and confidence in interpersonal interactions. Together, we will work towards fostering genuine connections and creating a life enriched by meaningful social experiences.
6 Years Experience
Online in Issaquah, WA (Online Only)
Melanie Carey
Counselor/Therapist, LMHCA
Social anxiety can feel like a constant self-monitoring in relationships; worrying about how you are perceived, replaying conversations, or feeling tense, awkward, or “on display” in social settings. Even when outwardly functioning well, internally there may be a strong sense of pressure, fear of judgment, or exhaustion from managing impressions.
In therapy, we work to understand the deeper emotional and nervous system patterns underneath social anxiety, including past experiences of relational safety, belonging, and rejection. From a psychodynamic perspective, social anxiety is often connected to early attachment experiences and internalized beliefs about acceptance and worth.
Using a trauma-informed and Focusing-Oriented approach, we pay attention to what happens in the body in moments of social activation — the tightening, freeze responses, or self-consciousness — and learn how to stay present with those sensations rather than becoming overwhelmed by them.
Over time, this work supports greater ease in relationships, increased self-trust, and a more grounded sense of presence with others, rather than constant self-evaluation.
2 Years Experience
Online in Issaquah, WA (Online Only)
Brittany Rine
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Social Anxiety has the potential to hold us back from forming the relationships we want or achieving the goals we have made. Social Anxiety can feel crippling and defeating. My approach to handling social anxiety is to affirm the challenge it causes, instill hope for the future, and provide tools to help.
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near Issaquah, WA
Online in Issaquah, WA
Nicole Waters (Flowing Waters Counseling)
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC
If social situations trigger fear or self-doubt, you’re not alone. I help clients uncover the thoughts that fuel social anxiety and practice techniques to build comfort and confidence in connection. Together, we’ll work toward feeling more at ease and authentic in your interactions.
7 Years Experience
Online in Issaquah, WA (Online Only)
Bonfire Healing - Bonnie Deopp, MS, LMHC, CN
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, CN, EMDR certified, Clinical Supervisor
Welcome, We're so glad you’re here! Bonfire Healing provides outpatient telehealth therapy with focus on complex mental health issues and developmental trauma along with co-occurring eating issues, addictions, chronic health conditions, nuerodiversity, and maladaptive behaviors. Our mission is to promote health equity through increasing access to evidence-based trauma treatment while utilizing insurance benefits so that this care is both high quality and affordable to more people. We honor that there is a strong correlation between trauma and the development of social anxiety. This is particularly true if we grew up with caregivers or peers who were not safe because they were explosive, criticizing, bullying, inattentive, neglectful, emotionally immature, and/or needy. We take a relational approach and we are in this together. We combine evidenced based modalities to heal these impacts on your nervous system and bring back regulation that decreases social anxiety symptoms.
15 Years Experience
Online in Issaquah, WA (Online Only)
Elza Boycheva
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC
Do you feel anxious around others, worry what they might think, fear that they would judge you, or worry that you won't fit in? You may feel self-conscious, constantly second-guess yourself, feel embarrassed about speaking, or find yourself dwelling on what you said and what others thought. For some people, it's hard to even make eye contact or say hello. You may avoid social situations or find yourself feeling extremely anxious the entire time you're around others. Social anxiety can take a real toll on you and on your life. You may be worried about the impact it's having on your friendships, coworker interactions, workplace situations, or dating.
17 Years Experience
Online in Issaquah, WA (Online Only)
Social Anxiety therapists in Issaquah, WA Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Issaquah, WA average 16 years of experience and charge around $203 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (78%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (48%), and Behavioral Therapy (35%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$203
Accept insurance
41%
Offer sliding scale
38%
Gender ID
| 62% |
Female |
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| 33% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 51% |
Online Only |
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| 49% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 78% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 48% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 35% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 35% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 29% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 29% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 29% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 76% | Young Adult |
| 47% | Senior |
| 41% | Teen |
| 17% | Children |
Client Focus
| 54% | Women |
| 39% | LGBTQ+ |
| 37% | Men |
| 27% | Military / Veterans |
| 22% | Christian |