5 Highly Recommended Dallas Social Anxiety Therapists

Walking into a room shouldn’t feel terrifying, but for many people with social anxiety, it does. Racing thoughts, self-doubt, and fear of judgment can quietly shrink your world. At Noyau Wellness Center, our Dallas social anxiety therapists help you move beyond these patterns and build steady, authentic confidence in everyday interactions.

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Best for trauma-informed therapy: Lauren Schuller
Best for LGBTQ+ individuals: Ciara Kennedy
Best for professionals and executives: Angela Taylor
Best for relationship therapy: Justine Guzman
Best for adolescents and young adults: Tara Long

Not sure which therapist is right for you? Contact us for a free consultation, and we can help you find the best match.

Meet our social anxiety counselors

Lauren Schuller

Best for trauma-informed therapy

I blend brainspotting with other trauma-informed methods to help uncover the experiences that keep social anxiety rooted in both mind and body. With specialized training in trauma and addiction, I support clients in understanding old patterns and building steady, real-world confidence in connection.

Credentials: Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Location: 5445 La Sierra Dr #200, Dallas, TX 75231
Virtual therapy?: Yes, in addition to in-person

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Ciara Kennedy

Best for LGBTQ+ individuals

I use narrative-based therapy to help people reshape the stories they tell themselves about social situations, easing anxiety and building more empowering ways of relating to others. I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ individuals and people navigating major life transitions, creating a warm, affirming space to develop practical skills and real-world confidence in connection.

Credentials: Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Location: 5445 La Sierra Dr #200, Dallas, TX 75231
Virtual therapy?: Yes, in addition to in-person

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Angela Taylor

Best for professionals and executives

I bring over 20 years of experience supporting executives, leaders, and high-level professionals in managing workplace social anxiety with clarity and confidence. Through a blend of therapeutic insight and executive coaching, I can help you navigate presentations, networking, and leadership interactions with greater ease and authentic presence.

Credentials: Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor
Location: 5445 La Sierra Dr #200, Dallas, TX 75231
Virtual therapy?: Yes, in addition to in-person

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Justine Guzman

Best for relationship therapy:

I help individuals and couples overcome social anxiety that shows up in romantic relationships and family dynamics, strengthening intimacy and connection. Using an intentional blend of EMDR and Gottman-informed methods, I support clients in building confidence and a deeper connection in the relationships that matter most.

Credentials: Licensed Professional Counselor
Location: 5445 La Sierra Dr #200, Dallas, TX 75231
Virtual therapy?: Yes, in addition to in-person

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Tara Long

Best for adolescents and young adults:

I draw on both my counseling expertise and corporate leadership background to support adolescents and young adults navigating social anxiety during major transitions. Using Solution-Focused Therapy and Internal Family Systems, I can help you identify and shift patterns that hold you back from authentic connection and professional confidence.

Credentials: Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Location: 5445 La Sierra Dr #200, Dallas, TX 75231
Virtual therapy?: Yes, in addition to in-person

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What sets our practice apart from other Dallas social anxiety therapy providers

At Noyau Wellness Center, we look beyond surface-level coping to understand the deeper patterns shaping your social anxiety, so real, lasting change can take root. Our therapists blend evidence-based care with a compassionate, personalized approach designed around your goals, by offering:

Advanced training in therapies such as CBT, EMDR, narrative-based work, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Individual and couples counseling for relationship-centered concerns.
Flexible in-person sessions in Dallas and Fort Worth, plus virtual options.
Clinicians experienced in supporting LGBTQ+ individuals and diverse identities.
A warm, collaborative environment grounded in practical growth.
Decades of combined experience treating anxiety and related concerns.

Whether social anxiety shows up at work, in dating, or in everyday interactions, our team creates thoughtful treatment plans that help you move forward with clarity, confidence, and connection.

Common reasons why people seek social anxiety therapy

Skipping meetings, presentations, or work events, even when they could help your career, because the fear of being judged feels overwhelming.
Canceling plans at the last minute or turning down invitations, then feeling lonely or frustrated for missing out on meaningful connections.
Replaying conversations long after they end, picking apart everything you said, and wondering if you came across the wrong way.
Experiencing a racing heart, sweating, tightness, or nausea when speaking up in groups, ordering food, or making small talk.
Wanting close relationships but feeling stuck when it comes to dating, opening up, or starting conversations with someone new.
Staying quiet in meetings, avoiding networking, or passing on promotions just to keep attention off yourself.
Losing sleep over upcoming social events, scripting what you’ll say, or searching for reasons not to go.
Feeling constantly watched or evaluated—even in everyday moments like walking into a room, eating in public, or sharing a workspace.

What to expect from the therapy process

Step 1. Initial assessment and goal setting

Your first sessions focus on truly understanding what social anxiety looks like in your life—your triggers, patterns, and hopes for change—so together you can set goals that feel realistic, meaningful, and aligned with the life you want to build.

Step 2. Learning new skills and challenging thoughts

You’ll gain practical tools to steady anxious thoughts and physical reactions while gently examining the beliefs that keep fear in place, using evidence-based approaches tailored to your needs.

Step 3. Gradual exposure and practice

With your therapist’s guidance, you’ll gradually face challenging situations in ways that feel safe and manageable, whether that means rehearsing conversations, preparing for events, or trying new steps in real-world settings.

Step 4. Building lasting confidence

Over time, social anxiety therapy helps create deeper shifts in how you relate to yourself and others, strengthening self-compassion, resilience, and the freedom to show up more fully in everyday life.

FAQs about social anxiety therapy

Everyone’s path looks a little different. Many people begin noticing meaningful shifts within a few months of weekly sessions, while others choose longer-term support as they work through deeper patterns or new life challenges. Your social anxiety therapist will collaborate with you to create a pace and timeline that feels right for your goals.
Not exactly. Shyness and introversion are personality traits, while social anxiety involves persistent fear of judgment that can feel overwhelming and start to limit daily life. Therapy helps you separate what’s truly part of who you are from anxiety-driven patterns that no longer serve you.
Facing feared situations can be part of treatment, but it’s always approached gently and with your full consent. Your therapist works alongside you to move at a manageable pace—building confidence step by step rather than pushing you into anything before you’re ready.
Medication can be helpful for some people, especially in combination with therapy. SSRIs (antidepressants) and beta-blockers are commonly prescribed to manage symptoms. Though some people benefit from a combination of medication and therapy, many find that therapy alone is sufficient. Your therapist can discuss options and provide referrals to psychiatrists if appropriate.
You’re not alone in feeling this way, and there are gentle ways to take that first step. You might start by sending an email instead of calling, asking someone you trust to help you schedule, or beginning with virtual sessions from home—our therapists understand these fears and work hard to make every interaction feel welcoming, calm, and judgment-free from the start.