Social Anxiety therapists in Dunrobin, Ontario ON, CanadaCA
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Social anxiety is a common, uncomfortable experience. I will collaborate with you in our sessions to form a treatment plan that meets your needs to forge the life you prefer, in line with your values. My work with social anxiety often involves social skill practice (i.e., role play, assertive communication techniques and other interpersonal effectiveness skills), psychoeducation on relationship red-flags, somatic experience work (i.e., meditation, distress tolerance and emotional regulation skills), exposure therapy, and more.
Discovering the path to your authentic self can feel overwhelming, especially when you constantly battle with low self-esteem and feeling like you are "not enough". My goal is to empower you to lead a life that is truly authentic and deeply fulfilling. You have already taken the courageous step of seeking help, and that alone is a testament to your strength and resiliency.
Social anxiety can feel like a constant barrier between you and the world, making everyday interactions seem daunting. But you don't have to face this alone. As a therapist, I'm here to help you develop strategies to manage your anxiety and build confidence in social settings. If you're struggling with social anxiety, I invite you to reach out. Together, we can work on challenging negative thoughts, developing coping skills, and gradually facing fearful situations. Call today and begin your journey to feeling more at ease in social situations and living a fuller, more connected life. Book a free 15-minute consultation.
Social anxiety occurs for many different reasons and can have a massive impact on one's well-being. It can be so incredibly frustrating to feel so averse or worried about something that you feel or know you should not be anxious about! When working with clients who have social anxiety issues, I take a comprehensive approach in understanding why the social anxiety occurs so that we can solve the issue from the root up; Being anxious is not a state one needs to be in, and it does NOT have to control one's life or decisions.
From an emotionally focused perspective, working with social anxiety involves exploring the emotional experiences underlying an individual's fear of social situations. Social anxiety may stem from attachment-related insecurities that leave us vulnerable to feelings of rejection or judgment. Taking an emotionally focused approach our goal is to identify and process these underlying emotions, which may include shame or fear of abandonment, that often fuel such anxiety. By creating a safe, empathic therapeutic environment, we will also work on becoming aware of any negative emotional cycles, like avoidance or self-criticism and work to heal these wounds and soften our defenses. As individuals connect more deeply with their core emotions and gain more clarity about their internal world it can lead to increased self-acceptance which enables individuals to face social situations with a sense of security, reduced anxiety and an improved ability to engage with others in an authentic way. Book a free 15-minute consultation with me to see if I’m the right fit for you.
Registered Psychotherapist, BEd, MACP, RP (Qualifying)
While I do not offer any expertise in this area, we have several therapists at Psychotherapy Collective, who can work with you to build confidence and develop effective coping strategies when facing social anxiety. Visit our site to schedule a free 15-minute consultation to ensure they are the proper fit for your journey https://www.psychotherapycollective.ca/our-team
Social anxiety can feel isolating, as our fear limits our lives in not being able to connect freely with others in a meaningful way. I can help you to explore your core issues that are holding you back from leading a happy and fulfilling life, so that you can feel more confident and self-assured in your social interactions.
The first thing you should know is I am very friendly and approachable and that I am willing to meet you wherever you are at in your journey towards trying to address social anxiety. A big part of my focus is on addressing shame or self-judgment around social anxiety as this is often one of the main drivers. I also like to used structured CBT approaches that address unhelpful thoughts, excessive self-focused attention, avoidance of social interactions and many others. Client's often find it helpful to gradually exposure exercises where they gradually move towards feared social situations in small increments and at their own pace. I have also started exploring virtual reality exposure therapy to help aid clients who are not ready for real life exposure yet.
Dr. Elliott administers Empirically Supported Treatments (EST's) within the Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) approach for Social Anxiety Disorder including behavioural experiments and exposure and response prevention (ERP). She can also treat comorbid panic attacks.
A CBT and Narrative approach will be used to explore social anxiety. A narrative approach will be used to externalize social anxiety and understand the impact it is having on your life. A CBT approach will be used by focusing on the thoughts, behaviours, and your reaction to the situations to help lessen the anxious and fearful thoughts.
5 Years Experience
