Therapists in Georgia specializing in Social Anxiety
Below you’ll find a list of therapists in Georgia who specialize in treating social anxiety and are available for online and in-person therapy sessions. You can review each therapist’s profile page to decide if they’re right for you, and then easily book an appointment.
Therapy for Social Anxiety
Social anxiety or social phobia is fear of social situations or a fear of interacting with people other than close friends and family. Social anxiety can be persistent, intense, and debilitating, greatly affecting daily life. Working with a therapist who specializes in social anxiety may reduce symptom frequency and severity and lead to a better quality of life.
Finding Psychologists, Therapists, and Counselors in Georgia
Finding a therapist in Georgia may be easier in the city of Atlanta. Online therapy may be a good option if you live in more rural areas or if a therapist with a particular specialty is not located near you.
Out of pocket costs for therapy in Georgia will be between $75 - $120+ per session. For couples counseling and family therapy, costs are about $100 - $125+ per session. First appointments with a therapist tend to be a little longer and may cost a little more. Also, it’s important to note that specialized services can cost more.
There are currently 18,260 counselors working in Georgia with licenses, including Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and Psychologists (Ph.D. and Psy.D.).
If you think you might qualify for free or reduced-cost services from the state, take a look at the GDBHDD website and/or see if you qualify for Medicaid.
Licensed clinicians (and even interns) are held to strict practice guidelines to protect clients. If you’d like to learn more about identifying and reporting misconduct, learn more here.