Social Anxiety therapists in Toronto, Ontario ON, Canada CA
Social Anxiety
James Watson-Gaze
Psychologist, Ph.D., C.Psych
Issues related to social anxiety are very common and cause considerable distress. Know that you're not alone in feeling awkward, avoiding gatherings, or ruminating on the things you think you said or did that were embarrassing. Together, we can help you develop strategies to navigate social situations with less distress to help improve your relationships and professional abilities.
14 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
Emina Hendricks, CareWay.ca
Registered Psychotherapist, M.Ed., R.P.
Feeling shy & isolated? Having problems making friends or speaking up at work? Do you avoid social interactions all together? CareWay offers Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for social anxiety. Please reach out for a free telephone consultation to see if CBT may be a good fit for you.
7 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
Marlene Taube-Schiff
Psychologist, PhD, C. Psych., R.Psych.
Our clinicians have expertise in helping individuals with symptoms of anxiety, including social anxiety. We use the gold standard cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) approach and also integrate elements of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) as well as mindfulness. We will work with you to overcome your anxiety and discomfort in social situation. This will allow you to engage in things that are meaningful to you and get your life back on track. Call us today to book your free consult!
18 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
North Star Therapy-- Cleo Haber
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
We all have feelings of worry from time to time. However if these thoughts and feelings are persistent and you find you have constant worries about social interactions, what people may be thinking about you, how others perceive you and self-doubt in social situations, you may be struggling with social anxiety. Psychotherapy is a powerful tool to help manage and mitigate symptoms of social anxiety by uncovering the root cause of your worries. By understanding your fears and triggers, you can better navigate anxiety provoking situations and move through them with more ease and confidence.
23 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
Maryam Moazzami
Pre-Licensed Professional, Bsc. MPH.
Living with social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel overwhelming and isolating, but you don't have to let it hold you back. I offer compassionate support and evidence-based interventions to help you overcome your fears and build confidence in social situations. Whether you're struggling with public speaking, meeting new people, or attending social events, I provide a safe and non-judgmental space to explore your feelings and develop coping strategies. Through cognitive-behavioral techniques, exposure therapy, and mindfulness practices, we'll work together to challenge negative beliefs, manage physical symptoms, and gradually expand your comfort zone. My goal is to empower you to navigate social situations with greater ease and authenticity, allowing you to build meaningful connections and pursue your goals with confidence.
1 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
Michelle C. Koehler, RSW & Psychotherapist
Registered Social Worker, MA, RSW & Psychotherapist
Are you yourself overwhelmed, stressed out, and anxious? I will provide you valuable tools and strategies to help you understand the root of your anxiety, develop skills to cope and manage and diminish it, and work towards building the confidence to feel safe and secure even in times of uncertainty.
24 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
The Cohen Clinic
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Social anxiety can impact our daily lives. In order to combat this, your therapist will work with you to improve your self-esteem, identify negative thought patterns and apply treatment modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help you overcome your social anxiety.
10 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
Samantha Cervino
Life Coach, Life Coach | Yoga Teacher | Personal Development Mentor | Published Author | Reiki Master, EFT Meridian Tapping Pract.
This is social anxiety: When having to perform in front of or be around others, people with social anxiety disorder tend to Blush, sweat, tremble, feel a rapid heart rate, or feel their “mind going blank” Feel nauseous or sick to their stomach. Show a rigid body posture, make little eye contact, or speak with an overly soft voice. Growing up I had social anxiety and I can understand how it feels as well as I know how to overcome it because I did that for myself. Do not allow social anxiety to stop your growth and crush your self-confidence. I can help you!
7 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
New Moon Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MACP, MSW, RSW, RP, RP(Q)
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.
14 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
EMDR Therapy Toronto - Heal Anxiety, PTSD, Childhood Trauma - Ayan Mukherjee
Registered Psychotherapist, Certified EMDR Therapist & Consultant
Social anxiety often originates in early teens when the child experiences social attachment deficits and experiences significant social rejection of some sort. It can also be exacerbated by lots of relocations, new schools, being ripped apart from one's established peer group, bullying, social ostracization, etc. It causes the person to develop an adaptation called "mind-reading" and being extremely self-conscious, self-critical and internally-focused during social interactions. I work with social anxiety by desensitizing and neutralizing root-cause trauma memories and imagined worst-case scenarios with EMDR Therapy. Guided imagery and Resource Tapping of an imaginary Ideal Friend who was always present in childhood school-related memories and always had your back, helps to further heal the social attachment deficit. The goal is to calm your survival brain in social situations, so that the relationship and connection-oriented parts of your nervous system can take over and help you feel calm and social. Email me for a free 30-min phone consultation to discuss more.
7 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
Hailey Goldberg
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.
9 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
Cimberly R Nesker
Registered Psychotherapist, B.A., MSc., PG Dip, CCC, CRPO
As of July 2019, I have also received training to offer Anxiety Coaching. This a specified set of sessions to help you to take back your life from Anxiety. Trained by Karen Day in Breaking the Worry Trance, this is an intensive deep-dive into anxiety. It is particularly useful for OCD, Social Anxiety and GAD.
16 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
Liv Hua
Life Coach, Board Certified Coach from the Centre of Credentialing Education , PhD in Educational Psychology from the Department of Education and Counselling Psychology, McGill University
Navigate the journey from shyness and social anxiety to social confidence with a coach who brings a nuanced understanding of social anxiety's roots in neurobiology and life experiences. Leveraging strategies proven to enhance social skills and self-esteem, I specialize in transforming the fear of judgment and rejection into opportunities for growth. My approach, informed by the latest research and tailored to individual needs, empowers you to overcome social anxiety by fostering positive self-perception and mastering effective social interaction techniques. With me, you'll learn not just to manage social anxiety but to thrive in the connections you've always desired.
1 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
Stacy Kirkbride - Turnpage Counselling & Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, Registered Psychotherapist
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.
3 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
Tony Miller
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
At the core of the social anxiety usually lies a trauma, which was caused by the “Other”. To understand this anxiety is to understand one’s history of interpersonal relationships. The anxiety should be acknowledged, understood, and dealt with in a profound and deep way that is only possible through a careful examination of one’s history of relationships. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to see if we are a good fit.
7 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
Grounded Minds Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
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.
6 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
Headway Mental Health
Registered Psychotherapist, Joshua Dvorkin, MPsy, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying),
As a psychotherapist I can employ various techniques and approaches to help someone with social anxiety disorder. Here are some common methods:
1. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT): This approach focuses on identifying and challenging negative thoughts and beliefs related to social situations. By examining and restructuring these thoughts, individuals can develop more realistic and positive thinking patterns.
2. Exposure Therapy: This technique involves gradually exposing individuals to social situations that provoke anxiety. The therapist helps create a supportive and safe environment for the person to face their fears and develop coping strategies. Over time, repeated exposure can help desensitize the person to anxiety-provoking situations.
3. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR): Mindfulness techniques, such as meditation and breathing exercises, can help individuals become more aware of their thoughts and bodily sensations. By practicing mindfulness, individuals can learn to manage their anxiety symptoms and increase their tolerance for discomfort in social situations.
4. Social Skills Training: This involves teaching individuals specific social skills, such as effective communication, assertiveness, and conflict resolution. By practicing these skills in therapy sessions and real-life situations, individuals can improve their confidence and ability to interact with others.
5. Supportive Therapy: Providing a safe and non-judgmental space for individuals to express their feelings and fears can be essential. The therapist can offer emotional support, validation, and guidance throughout the therapeutic process.
6. Medication: In some cases, medication may be prescribed alongside therapy to help manage the symptoms of social anxiety disorder. Psychotherapists may work collaboratively with psychiatrists or other medical professionals to determine the need for medication.
It's important to note that the specific approach used may vary depending on the therapist's training, the severity of the individual's symptoms, and their preferences. A psychotherapist will typically tailor the treatment plan to the unique needs and goals of each person with social anxiety disorder.
7 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
Synergetic Healing Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Social awkwardness is a common aspect of social anxiety, where individuals feel uncomfortable or uncertain in various social situations. Symptoms may manifest as difficulty maintaining eye contact, stumbling over words, excessive self-consciousness, or feeling like an outsider. It can lead to avoidance of social gatherings, which further perpetuates anxiety.
Therapy for social awkwardness focuses on building self-awareness, improving communication skills, and desensitizing individuals to social situations. It's about enhancing social confidence and helping individuals feel more at ease in various interactions, ultimately improving their overall quality of life. Even if you arent ready to address this part yet, I am well-versed in working with individuals that struggle with social anxiety.
3 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
Emilee Burgess
Psychologist, PhD, C.Psych.
Dr. Burgess has extensive experience providing therapy for social anxiety. She uses a primarily cognitive behavioural approach for social anxiety and works to identify and integrate additional skills that may be helpful for you such as mindfulness, self-compassion, and acceptance-based strategies.
13 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
Emma Heutschi
Registered Psychotherapist, M.Ed. Counselling Psychology, Registered Psychotherapist
We all feel worried before/during social interaction at times. We may worry about what others think of us, whether others like us, or worried that we will not know what to say. If you find yourself avoiding social situations and this anxiety is severe, persistent and unpleasant. I can help. We can develop skills for overcoming social anxiety so you can start enjoying the activities that are meant to bring you pleasure and connection.
7 Years Experience