Explore the roots of your social anxiety and learn how avoidance of social situations both keeps you from experiencing anxiety while at the same time maintaining your social anxiety. Get in touch with what's really important to you in the area of your relationships, and start taking steps towards increasing connection and intimacy in your life by learning how to master control over your social anxiety.
Social anxiety does not have to interfere with the life you want to live. We want to help you learn what is getting in the way of meaningful and stress-free social interactions - how your thoughts are contributing to the fear and discomfort that you feel in social situations. We also want to help you develop skills so that you can relate to these thoughts a little differently and build confidence in social situations. This includes understanding what is happening in your body when you feel anxious and how you can regulate and establish a feeling of safety.
It IS possible to make new meaningful connections, to not have to analyze each social interaction, and to advocate for yourself at home and work.
Contact us for a complimentary 15-minute consultation - we will connect you with clinicians from our team of trained and passionate registered psychotherapists and social workers so that you can discuss your needs and how we might be able to help.
Are you super uncomfortable in social situations? You may be afraid of being in the spotlight, having other's watch you or judge you. You might find that you struggle with social outings, making eye contact, or feeling comfortable around others. Perhaps avoiding situations works for a short time, but the anxiety doesn't get any better. Social anxiety doesn't have to be something that you just deal with- we can help you learn how to feel more confident and comfortable in situations that scare you. Our approach is gentle and relationship-focused. Together, we may work on uncovering what's underneath anxiety and panic, learning how to approach scary situations, or perhaps learn tools to better manage your fear of judgment or criticism. Let's work together to kick anxiety out of the driver's seat. Please reach out to schedule a therapy session or free 15 minute consultation call.
Social anxiety can be debilitating as it often is the very opposite of what one is striving for: connection with others. In my practice, we look at the specifics of what may be bringing someone distress in social situations, what these social situations may be and I help provide tools for being able to rebuild courage and resilience to face these day-to-day stressors.
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Social Workers and Psychotherapists
Social anxiety extends beyond shyness - it's a pervasive experience that can significantly impact one's ability to interact in social settings and form meaningful relationships. At Collaborative Care Therapy, we provide targeted therapy to help you manage and overcome the challenges of social anxiety. Our approach is compassionate and understanding, creating a safe space where you can explore the roots of your anxiety and develop effective coping strategies.
Our therapy for social anxiety encompasses techniques like cognitive-behavioral therapy, which helps in identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to anxiety in social situations. We also incorporate mindfulness practices to enhance present-moment awareness and reduce anxiety symptoms.
Our goal is to empower you with the confidence and tools to engage in social environments more comfortably and authentically. Through personalized support and skill-building, we aim to help you navigate social interactions with greater ease and confidence, enhancing your overall quality of life.
Social Anxiety can manifest in so many ways - ways that are often discounted as just being "too sensitive" or "a loner". Often the reasons for that kind of anxiety are based on formative socialization experiences. We can take our time and look back at how you learned to be in connection, and discover together what might be able to be un-learned.
Haley works from an eclectic approach to address the multi-faceted concerns that you bring to therapy sessions. What makes her stand out as a therapist is her focus on you in a holistic way. Coming from an anti-oppressive lens, she practices with the values of dignity, diversity, and self-empowerment at the forefront. She highly values honesty, collaboration, respect, and empathy, all of which are evident in the way she approaches all sessions. She will work with you to explore yourself and encourage healing, growth, and reaching self-identified goals while working within your window of tolerance. Haley works with individuals who have social anxiety with a focus on understanding the roots of anxiety, boundary setting for increased tolerance, and coping mechanisms.
Registered Social Worker, Registered Social Worker (MSW), DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician™
Social Anxiety is not easy to sit with. And the only way to heal it is to feel it! Hailey uses a Cognitive Behavioural approach to working through underlying beliefs and thought patterns that fuel anxiety. Additionally, when working with Hailey you will learn strategies to self soothe and reduce the intensity of your anxiety symptoms, in the moment, to be able to assist with challenging unwanted thoughts that get in the way of living your best self.
Social situations can be challenging and they can trigger our sense of danger, especially if we feel we might be judged or put on the spot. Therapy can provide a safe space to explore the fear that accompanies social situations and the therapy relationship can be used to learn and practice new ways of responding. When supporting individuals experiencing social anxiety, I work at a pace that is comfortable for them and empower them to learn and practice skills that will help them feel more competent and confident in social situations.
Anxiety and stress can be overwhelming, but you don't have to face them alone. I offer a supportive and personalized approach to help you regain control and develop a deeper understanding of your concerns. Together, we'll explore effective strategies tailored to your unique needs. You deserve relief from the weight of anxiety. Reach out for a free consultation, and let's start your journey towards calmness and resilience.
11 Years Experience
