Social Anxiety therapists in Toronto, Ontario ON, Canada CA
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Social Anxiety
Dr. Nilgun Turkcan Ataoglu, BCT, RDT
Licensed Mental Health Counsellor, Licensed & Registered Creative Arts Therapist
Creative Arts Therapy is a powerful specialty which provides us to express our subconscious in a safe and easy way. Since the subconscious is a great power that directs our behaviours, on social anxiety issues, CAT is very effective and gives great results.
23 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON
Online in Toronto, Ontario
Social Anxiety
Life in Harmony Counselling Services
Counsellor/Therapist
It's normal to experience anxiety in social situations occasionally. However, if it starts affecting your daily life, it could be a sign of social anxiety or social phobia. This is a common anxiety disorder that can interfere with everyday activities and limit opportunities.
Don't let social anxiety take over your life. Contact us today to book a consultation with one of our mental health specialists who can help you learn strategies to overcome this debilitating disorder.
21 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M6S 1N8
Online in Toronto, Ontario
Social Anxiety
Jasmine Muir
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MACP
Does social anxiety make you feel like you're always on the outside looking in? Navigating social interactions can be overwhelming, but therapy can help. Together, we’ll explore these feelings, uncover their roots, and find ways to build confidence and ease in your interactions, one step at a time.
2 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, Ontario (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Dale Bryan
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, RSW
If you fear being judged, evaluated or scrutinized in situations with others, I can help support you with social anxiety. Whether its in peer groups, work, school or presentations, there are strategies I can share with you to process why you struggle with feeling anxiety and how you can learn to combat it.
9 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, Ontario (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Collaborative Care Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
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.
9 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, Ontario (Online Only)
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
In-Person in Toronto, ON M5X 1C7
Online in Toronto, Ontario
Social Anxiety
Jane Husak
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, YTT, RP, CRPO
social anxiety is a challenge for so many people. I can help you explore the complex feelings around being with others. I will help you get comfortable to be in your own skin by first exploring how uncomfortable it really can be. I use a very relational approach for social anxiety and together we will work with the risk and the vulnerability it sometimes takes to be ourselves with others
10 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M5R 1V9
Online in Toronto, Ontario
Social Anxiety
Franklynn Bartol
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MSc
Social anxiety comes up in diverse ways among my clients. Together we'll explore your unique experience of this and try to get at its roots. I practice Relational Therapy, which understands our social experiences as core to our mental health. This can make social anxiety a particularly painful and isolating experience. The therapeutic relationship is a chance to explore those anxieties as you feel safer and we build trust and understanding together.
1 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M6G 2T9
Online in Toronto, Ontario
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
In-Person in Toronto, ON
Online in Toronto, Ontario
Social Anxiety
Fiona Murray Chappell
Pre-Licensed Professional, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Social anxiety can feel overwhelming, making everyday situations like social gatherings or public speaking stressful. In therapy, I work with clients to understand the root causes of their anxiety, develop coping strategies, and gradually build confidence in social settings. Together, we’ll explore the thoughts and feelings that fuel your anxiety and create personalized tools to help you feel more comfortable and empowered in your interactions.
0 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, Ontario (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
McDowall Integrative Psychology and Healthcare
Psychologist, Psychologist, Registered Psychotherapist, Pre Registration Professionals
Without treatment, the symptoms of social may continue to interrupt your quality of life. However, treatment has been proven effective in supporting people with anxiety to get back to enjoying life. Here are some next steps to help you get started:
Relaxation strategies can help to decrease the physical symptoms of anxiety. The more you feel your heart racing and your breathing changing, the harder it is to calm yourself down. Try to breathe deeply.
Counselling with a mental health provider has been proven to be very effective in helping individuals overcome Anxiety issues. Not only can a trained counsellor help teach you the strategies needed to help stop the anxiety cycle, they can also help you use them correctly.
In severe cases one should also consult their family doctor since medication, when taken in conjunction with counselling, has often proved helpful.
McDowall Integrative Psychology & Healthcare can help connect you with a mental health professional who is a personal and cultural fit; someone who has expertise treating anxiety.
19 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M4P 2E5
Online in Toronto, Ontario
Social Anxiety
Kim Foster Yardley, The Mental Game Clinic
Psychologist, MA C. Psych
Our therapists will help you to learn to manage your social anxiety symptoms and understand what could be underlying them so that you can become more at ease in social settings and more importantly more at ease with yourself.
19 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON
Online in Toronto, Ontario
Social Anxiety
Natasia Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapist, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Energy Healer, Meditation Guide/Teacher, Spiritual Life Coach, QHHT, Rapid Transformational Therapy Practitioner
By finding root cause of your social anxiety, we can change from the deep subconscious roots and clear your negative self talks and beliefs, and help you become more confident, natural and comfortable at social settings.
3 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, Ontario (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Watras Counselling and Psychotherapy Services
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MACP, BSc
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.
3 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, Ontario (Online Only)
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
In-Person in Toronto, ON M4T 1Y7
Online in Toronto, Ontario
Social Anxiety
Sarah Guy
Registered Psychotherapist, Psychotherapist (Q)
I offer compassionate therapy for social anxiety, helping you understand and manage your fears in social situations. Together, we’ll explore the root causes of your anxiety and develop practical strategies to boost your confidence and comfort. My aim is to empower you to engage more fully in social interactions and build meaningful connections.
1 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, Ontario (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Haley Moore
Registered Social Worker, B.S.W., M.S.W., R.S.W.
Haley specializes in helping clients manage social anxiety through a combination of evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Exposure Therapy. By focusing on your unique experiences and needs, you will work together to develop coping strategies that empower you to navigate life's challenges 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.
6 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, Ontario (Online Only)
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
In-Person in Toronto, ON M5A 4K2
Online in Toronto, Ontario
Social Anxiety
Bridges Clinical Hypnotherapy Services
Hypnotherapist
Social anxiety disorder (also known as Social Phobia) is a mental health condition. It is a type of anxiety disorder that causes extreme fear in social settings. It is an intense, persistent fear of being watched, judged and perhaps even humiliated by others. This fear can affect work, school, and your other day-to-day activities. It can even make it hard to make and keep friends. Hypnosis has proven to be an excellent method or complement to counteracting the negative effects of this disorder.
6 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M4P 1G8
Online in Toronto, Ontario
Social Anxiety
MindFlexTherapy | Nadeem Momenzadeh
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
I treat social anxiety using an integrated approach that combines Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies (CBT), including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and the Unified Protocol (UP). This method helps you manage anxiety by building mindfulness, improving emotional regulation, and aligning your actions with personal values. Together, we work to reduce the impact of social anxiety, empowering you to engage more confidently in social situations.
3 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M5T 1Y2
Online in Toronto, Ontario