Condition

Social Anxiety

Strong fear of being judged or embarrassed in social situations that leads people to avoid them.

Also called: social anxiety disorder, social phobia, shyness

Who Can Help with Social Anxiety?

Psychologists
A doctoral-level mental health professional who provides talk therapy and psychological testing for conditions such as anxiety, depression and trauma.
Counselors
A licensed mental health professional who provides talk therapy for stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship problems.
Psychiatrists
A physician who diagnoses and treats mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Psychiatrists can prescribe medicine.
Child Psychiatrists
A psychiatrist who treats mental health and behavior conditions in children and teenagers, including ADHD, anxiety and depression.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners
A nurse practitioner trained in mental health who can diagnose conditions, provide therapy and prescribe psychiatric medicine.

Cities where practice websites say they offer it.

General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about social anxiety and what is right for you.