Social Anxiety therapists in Lake Stevens, WA
Browse Social Anxiety therapists in Lake Stevens, Washington. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Social Anxiety
Vanessa Hooper
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC, PMH-C
Social anxiety can make ordinary interactions feel like high stakes. We will work on
understanding the fear underneath it and build practical, gradual tools to help you show up in your life with more ease.
6 Years Experience
Online in Lake Stevens, WA (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
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 Lake Stevens, WA (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
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 Lake Stevens, WA
Online in Lake Stevens, WA
Social Anxiety
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 Lake Stevens, WA (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
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 Lake Stevens, WA
Online in Lake Stevens, WA
Social Anxiety
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 Lake Stevens, WA (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Bethany Latimer
Licensed Professional Counselor, M.A., LMHC
Do you feel anxious around crowds or people? Learn some meditation and energy exercises to relieve anxiety and tools to overcome triggers around social anxiety.
23 Years Experience
Online in Lake Stevens, WA (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Dr. Caroline Hicks
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Social anxiety has a way of existing even in the quiet moments. I work with clients to decrease ruminating thoughts, dwelling, and anxious/avoidance cycles. There are many ways we can approach your social anxiety - which may include changes in how you speak to yourself, how you engage/disengage with others, and how to work on staying connected throughout conversations. Our goal will be directly based on what is useful for you in decreasing your social anxiety.
9 Years Experience
Online in Lake Stevens, WA (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Brian McCormack (Connemara Counseling)
Counselor/Therapist, LPC-A/LMHCA
I provide assessment and treatment for social anxiety, helping individuals overcome fear of judgment, avoidance behaviors, and discomfort in social or performance situations. Using evidence-based approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and exposure-based strategies, I support clients in building confidence, challenging negative thought patterns, and increasing social engagement. My work focuses on reducing anxiety, improving communication skills, and empowering clients to participate more fully and comfortably in social, academic, and professional settings.
2 Years Experience
Online in Lake Stevens, WA (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Carolyne Mburu-Gerena
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-BC
Social anxiety can cause intense fear or discomfort in social situations, often leading to avoidance or self-consciousness. Individuals may worry about being judged, embarrassed, or negatively evaluated by others. Treatment focuses on building confidence, reducing anxiety symptoms, and developing coping strategies that support greater comfort in social interactions.
6 Years Experience
Online in Lake Stevens, WA (Online Only)
Social Anxiety therapists in Lake Stevens, WA Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Lake Stevens, 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) (47%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (36%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$203
Accept insurance
40%
Offer sliding scale
40%
Gender ID
| 62% |
Female |
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| 34% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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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) |
| 47% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 36% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 34% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 29% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 28% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 28% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 75% | Young Adult |
| 47% | Senior |
| 42% | Teen |
| 19% | Children |
Client Focus
| 53% | Women |
| 40% | LGBTQ+ |
| 37% | Men |
| 26% | Military / Veterans |
| 21% | Christian |