For many people, shyness leads to avoiding social events and interactions and keeps them from engaging in activities that they may feel uncertain about. Generally, the key to overcoming shyness and the fear of being judged is to push through the uncomfortable feelings. Therapy can help you to create a plan to gradually overcome fears associated with feeling judged or nervous in social situations. We can work together to set small achievable, realistic goals to offer you the opportunity to gain comfort in social situations. By facing anxiousness this way you can, at your own pace, ease into becoming comfortable doing things you used to avoid.
As a Registered Psychotherapist and Recreation Therapist, I specialize in treating a wide range of anxiety disorders including social anxiety and phobias. Through the use of supportive, client-centered approaches, I can help you with practical, effective, and meaningful solutions to social anxiety that will move you toward greater confidence in all areas of your life.
I have worked with individuals that feel isolated from society due to pandemic, technology, peer pressures, lack of social skills or social interests etc.
For dealing with social anxiety, first of all, I help my clients to manage their physical symptoms of anxiety and then they are able to take control of their bodies, secondly we try to identify automatic negative thoughts and learn how to deal with them and challenge them. We learn how to accept ourselves, and stop worrying about other people's opinions.
As a therapist, and someone who has experienced social anxiety myself, I know how much effort it can take to navigate it. During therapy, it can often be helpful to get to know the social anxiety to feel more in control of it. This can allow us to develop a unique toolkit, best suited to you, to move through the anxiety and live your most meaningful and authentic life. I am here to support you in creating and applying this toolkit. Connect with me today for a free consultation to begin your journey.
Social anxiety is an intense fear of social situations where one might be judged or scrutinized. This fear can lead to avoidance of social interactions, impacting daily functioning and relationships. Therapy aims to identify the root causes, challenge negative thought patterns, and gradually expose individuals to feared situations. Techniques like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness are commonly used, creating a supportive environment for clients to build confidence and improve social skills.
Counsellor/Therapist, Registered Social Worker (RSW), Certified ADHD Coach (AACC)
Many clients may struggle with social anxiety. I use Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and other approaches to help manage mild to moderate social anxiety.