Social Anxiety therapists in Toronto, Ontario ON, Canada CA
Social Anxiety
Jess Erb
Registered Psychotherapist, DPsychotherapy
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.
10 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
Dr. Corinna Elliott
Psychologist, Ph.D., C.Psych.
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.
12 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
Nakasha Ogbonna
Registered Social Worker, RSW
Therapy with my practice offers individuals a safe place to express their deepest thoughts and emotions with caring and highly trained professionals who are committed to their well-being. My clients come to me to share challenges they may be facing in the present, worries about their future, and/or unresolved past hurts --- with the goals of healing, developing effective tools for personal growth, gaining insight and direction, improving their relationships, and/or improving their over all sense of well being and quality of life. While therapy cannot directly change your external world, it will work to transform the internal world of your mind --- allowing you to live a truly rich and meaningful life. Social anxiety can feel crippling, but I can equip you with highly effective skills to overcome and live a life that is not dictated by fear.
5 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
Lisa Koole Counselling and Nutrition
Registered Psychotherapist, B.A., R.P., HCA-RHNC, CAIN-RHNP
Social anxiety is one of the most common of the anxiety disorders. Therapy can be helpful to help client's build their confidence and their skills so that they can get back to leading a life they desire.
8 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
Social Anxiety
Laura Farberman
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW
Soulful Therapy holds space for client's to identify and address multiple internal parts or families within each person’s mental system. These different parts consist of wounded parts and painful emotions such as anger and shame, as well as parts that try to control and protect the person from the pain of the wounded parts. When left unresolved, it can lead to these maladaptive parts overwhelming us with anxious thoughts.
These parts may be in conflict with each other and with one’s core Self, a concept that describes the confident, compassionate, whole person that is at the core of every individual. Together, we will focus on healing the wounded parts and restoring mental balance and harmony by changing the dynamics that create discord among the parts and the Self.
14 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
Collaborative Care Therapy
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.
9 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
Bree Bonanno
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
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
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
Victoria Lorient-Faibish
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP, CCC, RPE
Social anxiety is a condition characterized by excessive fear and self-consciousness in social situations. It can often lead to avoidance of social situations altogether, which further reinforces feelings of isolation and low self-esteem. Social anxiety can be a debilitating condition if not addressed and treated. However, with the right guidance and support, it is possible to overcome social anxiety and live a fulfilling life with healthy social interactions.
32 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
Ojasvi Bhardwaj
Registered Psychotherapist, RP (Qualifying)
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.
2 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
Sangeeta Tanwar @ Tanwar Psychology
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Do you feel uncomfortable thinking about social situations and want to avoid them? Do you endure social scenarios with stress and fear of evaluation by others? Psychotherapy is helpful dealing with social anxiety.
5 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
Clayre Sessoms Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RCT, RCC, CCC, ATR-P
I assist clients in overcoming social anxiety, empowering them to develop confidence, effective communication skills, and resilience in social situations for a more fulfilling life.
9 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
Clare Karasik
Registered Social Worker, MSW, BSW, RSW
I support individuals to develop awareness of how anxiety manifests in our bodies, mind, emotions, and behaviours/impulses to act. I take a holistic and mindfulness-based approach to working with anxiety, including developing somatic, behavioural, and cognitive coping strategies. I recognize that most of our suffering comes from believing thoughts that are not true. We may work together to unpack the beliefs that are fueling anxiety and explore how we can create more balanced narratives that can allow us to live in peace.
8 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
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
Social Anxiety
Leigh Berry
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RHN
Helping women to hold space for the discomfort that feeling anxiety and fear brings, especially in social situations. With social anxiety often comes feelings of overwhelm, a sense of dread about being around others, obsessive worrying about what others think, not knowing what to do or say- like your mind going blank, digestive issues, and avoidant behaviour. Together, we will work to uncover the root causes behind your thoughts, feelings and symptoms to provide you with concrete, practical tools you can use to support overwhelming emotions. From working together you can develop awareness and insight into thought and behaviour patterns, while learning to relate more amicably to the emotions gripping and pushing you around or preventing you from living your life. When we do this, we can focus more on what matters in our life and the kind of person we want to be.
14 Years Experience