Social Anxiety therapists in Peterborough, Ontario ON, Canada CA
Social Anxiety
Vanessa Fingland
Counsellor/Therapist, CCPCPR.cand, RPC-C
I help women who are suffering with social anxiety. Social anxiety usually stems from low self worth and self esteem. I know what it’s like, I have been there and I can help you become more confident in social situations.
6 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
Julie Klassen
Registered Social Worker, MSW, BSW, RSW
Social anxiety is an overwhelming fear of social situations that can significantly affect daily life. It can look like intense nervousness, self-consciousness, and avoidance of social interactions. I have experience providing a safe space to explore and challenge these fears, develop coping strategies, and build confidence in social settings.
1 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
Natasha Mano
Registered Psychotherapist, RP (Q)
Hey there, I'm Natasha, and I want you to know that I understand how overwhelming social anxiety can be. Those moments of self-consciousness and fear of judgment can make even the simplest interactions feel like daunting challenges. But I'm here to tell you that you don't have to face this alone.
I specialize in helping individuals like you work through social anxiety and find ways to feel more at ease in social situations. In our therapy sessions, you'll find a judgment-free space where you can talk openly about your experiences. Together, we'll explore the roots of your anxiety and develop strategies to help you manage it.
Social anxiety can impact your relationships, career, and overall quality of life. I'm here to offer guidance, support, and practical techniques that can help you regain control and build your confidence.
Throughout our journey together, you'll learn techniques to manage anxious thoughts, practice exposure to social situations, and develop self-assurance. Remember, you're not defined by your anxiety, and there's a way to navigate social interactions with greater ease.
Let's take that first step towards feeling more comfortable in your own skin. Reach out to me today, and let's work on navigating social anxiety together, so you can approach social situations with a sense of empowerment and calm.
1 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
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