Social Anxiety therapists in Toronto, Ontario ON, Canada CA
Social Anxiety
JP Robichaud
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Social Anxiety can manifest in so many ways - ways that are often discounted as just being "too sensitive" or "a loner". Often the reasons for that kind of anxiety are based on formative socialization experiences. We can take our time and look back at how you learned to be in connection, and discover together what might be able to be un-learned.
6 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
Rachel Brennan
Registered Psychotherapist, B.Sc., M.A., Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
I understand the challenges of navigating social anxiety. Whether it's feeling overwhelmed in social situations, struggling with self-confidence, or experiencing fear of judgment, I provide a safe and supportive environment to explore these concerns. Together, we'll work on developing coping strategies, building social skills, and challenging negative thought patterns. My approach combines evidence-based techniques with a personalized touch, empowering you to gradually step out of your comfort zone and thrive in social interactions. Let's work together to build confidence, improve communication, and create a fulfilling social life that aligns with your goals and values.
2 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
Transforming Emotions
Psychologist
Do you fear others are judging you? Do you walk through the world trying to manage your body, your expressions, your actions, your breathing for fear of being noticed, humiliated, or rejected by others? Do you simply feel 'not good enough' in the eyes of yourself and others? Are you tired of working so hard to cope with your anxiety without ever truly feeling better? If so, you may be suffering from social anxiety and likely from the loneliness that comes from living behind the mask that others are allowed to see. At Transforming Emotions, we use integrative therapy techniques from a foundation of emotion focused therapy to help you get to the root of your social anxiety. We aim to identify and heal the underlying experiences of fear and shame that tend to underpin the experience of social anxiety and negative self-judgment. Contact us today for a free consultation to help us match you to the right therapist for your unique needs.
17 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
Shanna Budzinsky
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Social situations can be challenging and they can trigger our sense of danger, especially if we feel we might be judged or put on the spot. Therapy can provide a safe space to explore the fear that accompanies social situations and the therapy relationship can be used to learn and practice new ways of responding. When supporting individuals experiencing social anxiety, I work at a pace that is comfortable for them and empower them to learn and practice skills that will help them feel more competent and confident in social situations.
12 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Azin Heydari
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
As someone with social anxiety and agoraphobia, I know both professionally and personally the impact this can have on not only those around you, but your internal struggle/self-esteem. Let’s explore the part of you that’s feeling ignited in the presence of others, why it fears what it fears, and perhaps what purpose it serves for you. Whether it’s to protect you from embarrassment or to protect you of failure, it serves or had served a purpose. By understanding what it’s protecting you from, we connect to it on a deeper level in order to redirect/tame it.
4 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
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
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
Vilma Madramootoo , Registered Psychotherapist
Registered Psychotherapist, Holistic Health Practitioner, Health & Wellness Coach
Do you feel judged by others? Are you worrying about others? What makes you feel anxious amongst people? We navigate these fears and help you prepare mentally before attending social gatherings and activities. Explore suitable coping skills to help with unhealthy self-consciousness and embarrassment in social settings. Recognize and break down the core beliefs and the messages you embody.
7 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
Malik Smith
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Social anxiety can turn everyday interactions into overwhelming experiences. My expertise lies in helping individuals with social anxiety develop confidence and coping strategies through exposure therapy and social skills training. Clients gain the tools to navigate social situations with less fear and more self-assurance, opening the door to richer, more fulfilling social connections.
6 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