Online Social Anxiety therapists in Mill Bay, British Columbia BC, Canada CA
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Nadia Zamzul
Registered Psychotherapist, R.P., LL.M
I help clients who feel anxious, self-conscious, or overwhelmed in social situations understand where those fears come from and how they’ve been reinforced over time. Together, we work on reducing the fear of judgment, quieting the inner critic, and building confidence in your ability to connect with others authentically. My approach helps you feel more grounded, more comfortable being seen, and less controlled by anxiety in your relationships, work, and everyday life.
5 Years Experience
Online in Mill Bay, BC (Online Only)
Clayre Sessoms
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CCC, ATR-BC
Experiencing social anxiety means your body may be intuitively perceiving interpersonal spaces as direct threats to your safety or comfort, which is often a valid response to environments where you have faced systemic unsafety. Rather than forcing you to simply push through your fear, my online practice in BC focuses on understanding and validating these somatic threat responses. By focusing on slowed-down relational safety, we can help your nervous system soften, allowing genuine connection with others to unfold organically.
8 Years Experience
Online in Mill Bay, BC (Online Only)
Jonah Fialkow
Counsellor/Therapist, MA, RCC
As a counsellor specializing in social anxiety, I take a compassionate and holistic approach to help you overcome your challenges. We'll begin by exploring the underlying causes and triggers of your social anxiety, recognizing the thoughts and behaviors that contribute to your distress. Together, we'll develop practical strategies to gradually expose you to social situations in a supportive and controlled manner, building your confidence and resilience over time. Additionally, we'll work on challenging negative self-beliefs and developing more adaptive ways of thinking about yourself and social interactions. Through a combination of cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and gradual exposure exercises, our goal is to empower you to face social situations with greater ease and self-assurance. Together, we'll navigate this journey towards greater social confidence and fulfillment, one step at a time.
3 Years Experience
Online in Mill Bay, BC
Bonny Kaman Li
Counsellor/Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
Social anxiety can limit connection and confidence. Therapy supports gradual exposure, emotional regulation, and self-acceptance in social settings.
12 Years Experience
Online in Mill Bay, BC
GRIS ALVES
Counsellor/Therapist, Compassionate Inquiry, Trauma Informed Mindfulness Teacher
I help clients address social anxiety with a compassionate, trauma-informed approach, exploring the roots of fear and self-consciousness. Together, we build confidence, regulation, and comfort in social situations.
11 Years Experience
Online in Mill Bay, BC
Dr. Thomas Wiens
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych, MA, BA Hons
Dr. Wiens helps professionals build confidence in social situations and public speaking as well as managing worrying and social anxiety. Using practical tools and strategies, he works with clients to reduce shyness, build confidence, and enhance their communication.
11 Years Experience
Online in Mill Bay, BC
Melissa Huang
Registered Psychotherapist, (Qualifying), MA
Social anxiety turns ordinary moments into performances: rehearsing sentences before you say them, replaying conversations for days, feeling watched and judged even among friends. The loneliness of wanting connection while fearing it is real, and it's more common than you know. Here you'll find a warm, nonjudgmental space to understand your anxiety without shame, quiet the inner critic that narrates every interaction, and gradually build confidence in being seen. The goal isn't to become someone else, it's to genuinely understand yourself, loosen fear's grip on your relationships, and let people meet the real you. Together we'll work toward feeling more at ease, more connected, and more equipped to show up in your life and relationships.
2 Years Experience
Online in Mill Bay, BC
Dr. Claire Vines, Psy.D., Psychologist / Licensed /Psychotherapy / Psychoanalytic/
Marriage and Family Therapist, Marriage, Couples, LMFT. Psy.D. Trauma-Focused CBT
Social anxiety may include irrational fears and embarrassment and humiliation due to a lack of self confidence and lack of self worth in one's self, society and one's environment. The individual's work is in the increasing of self confidence and being less aware of the other's judgement or misjustice or evaluation of another.
21 Years Experience
Online in Mill Bay, BC
Rachelle Tersigni
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
I work with individuals who experience anxiety, self-consciousness, or fear of judgment in social settings. Therapy emphasizes nervous-system regulation and increasing confidence through embodied, gradual change.
3 Years Experience
Online in Mill Bay, BC (Online Only)
Tracey MacKenzie
Counsellor/Therapist, MSc, CCC #7392
Anxiety is bad enough but when we live in a world that's really peopley, social anxiety can be crippling. Going outside is brutal yet we have to. How do we navigate this? How do we feel more self-confident? How do we walk out of the house without even thinking that it will be stressful? Well, there are lots of ways to prepare you to walk out of your house and lots of ways to keep you feeling okay while being out and about. Let's figure out what works for you. And then you can step outside into a bright new day!
13 Years Experience
Online in Mill Bay, BC
Arne Pedersen - Hypnotherapy Victoria
Hypnotherapist, RCCH
Do social interactions feel like an overwhelming challenge? With compassionate support, mindfulness-based processes, and hypnotherapy, I help individuals confront their fears and develop practical strategies to navigate social situations with greater ease and confidence. Together, we can rewrite the script of anxiety and unlock your true potential.
15 Years Experience
Online in Mill Bay, BC
Reema Qamar
Counsellor/Therapist, MA, RCC, CCC
Therapy focuses on identifying critical incidences that informed underlying negative thoughts, fears, and beliefs that may be contributing to anxiety. CBT is used to explore earlier experiences and how they are perpetuating current anxiety symptoms and teaching coping strategies to deal with anxiety. A neurobiological lens is used to understand the impact of stress and brain development.
3 Years Experience
Online in Mill Bay, BC
Kai DeMaeyer, Talk with Kai Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP (Q)
Social anxiety isn't shyness, and it isn't something you can think your way out of by reminding yourself people aren't watching that closely. It lives in the body, in anticipation, in the replay afterward. I work with clients on the whole cycle of it, not just the moments of avoidance, but the exhaustion of managing it constantly and what it's cost them over time.
1 Years Experience
Online in Mill Bay, BC (Online Only)
Ekta Abhay Lather
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
Social anxiety is a common condition characterized by intense fear or apprehension in social situations. Individuals with social anxiety may worry excessively about being judged, embarrassed, or humiliated in public or among peers. This can lead to avoidance of social interactions and impact daily functioning and relationships. Symptoms can include rapid heartbeat, sweating, trembling, and difficulty speaking. It's crucial to recognize that social anxiety is a manageable condition, and seeking help is an important step toward overcoming these challenges. Therapeutic approaches, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, and support from friends and family can play a significant role in building confidence and improving social skills. With the right strategies, individuals can learn to navigate social situations more comfortably and enhance their overall well-being.
4 Years Experience
Online in Mill Bay, BC
Maribel Ayala
Registered Psychotherapist, M.A. Counselling Psychology, Registered Psychotherapist, CCC, EMDR Certified Therapist, Clinical Counselling Hypnotherapist
Is social anxiety preventing you from reaching your full potential? I offer a range of therapeutic approaches to effectively treat social anxiety, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, Brainspotting, Somatic Experiencing, and Ego State Therapy, among others.
To schedule an appointment, call me at 226-984-9398.
16 Years Experience
Online in Mill Bay, BC
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.
9 Years Experience
Online in Mill Bay, BC
Bipolar Disorder Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist
We have over a combined 22 years experience helping clients get down to the root cause of social anxiety. The recurring thoughts and feelings around anxiety that need to be understood and identififed. Greg Rennie and Josh Goordat are taking new clients. Go to https://rennieclinicalservices.janeapp.com
22 Years Experience
Online in Mill Bay, BC
Lorna Barnes, Oak Tree Counselling
Licensed Professional Counsellor, CT, CPC
The root cause of social anxiety is usually connected to self-esteem, insecurities, rejection or abandonment issues, trauma, and many other adverse experiences. We'll work to explore clients' identity to help them know who they were meant to be, to build confidence, assertiveness skills, communication skills, social skills, and more.
23 Years Experience
Online in Mill Bay, BC
Mark Giesbrecht, MA, CCC, RCC - Psychotherapist
Counsellor/Therapist, MA, CT, CCC, RCC
Social anxiety is when a person avoids interacting with people either individually or in groups to lessen the physical, emotional and mental stress they feel when they don't know how to deal with others expectations. Leaning how to best manage anxiety is the first step, unless you had a traumatic experience that created the social distancing behaviours.
31 Years Experience
Online in Mill Bay, BC
Elysia Bronson (The Woods Counselling)
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Clinical Counsellor, Online Therapy, Chronic Pain, & Traumatologist
Feeling Anxious in Social Situations? Find Relief and Connection Online.
At The Woods Counselling, we understand the challenges of social anxiety. Feeling overwhelmed, self-conscious, or afraid of judgment in social settings can significantly impact your life. Our therapists specialize in helping individuals overcome social anxiety and build confidence in social interactions.
Does This Sound Familiar?
Do you experience intense anxiety in social situations, like parties, work events, or public speaking?
Do worries about what others think prevent you from connecting with others?
Do you avoid social situations altogether due to fear of embarrassment or criticism?
We Can Help:
Understanding Social Anxiety: We'll explore the root causes of your social anxiety and provide information about how it works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): CBT is a powerful tool for social anxiety. We'll help you identify negative thought patterns and develop coping mechanisms to challenge them.
Exposure Therapy (gradually facing feared situations): In a safe and controlled online environment, we can help you gradually expose yourself to social situations that trigger your anxiety, building confidence and reducing fear.
Social Skills Training: We can teach you practical skills for navigating social situations, including communication skills, assertiveness training, and relaxation techniques.
Building Confidence and Self-Compassion: Our goal is to empower you to connect with others authentically and build a healthy sense of self-worth, regardless of social situations.
Finding Connection Online:
While social anxiety can make in-person therapy daunting, online therapy offers a safe and convenient space to address your fears and develop tools for managing social anxiety.
Ready to Connect with Confidence?
Schedule a free consultation to discuss how online therapy at The Woods Counselling can help you overcome social anxiety, build confidence in social interactions, and experience the joy of meaningful connections. You deserve to feel comfortable and connected in social situations.
4 Years Experience
Online in Mill Bay, BC (Online Only)
Social Anxiety therapists in Mill Bay, British Columbia, Canada Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Mill Bay, British Columbia, Canada average 11 years of experience and charge around $160 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Social Anxiety (100%), Anxiety or Fears (98%), and Self Esteem (89%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$160
Gender ID
| 71% |
Female |
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| 24% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 58% |
In Person and Online |
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| 42% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Social Anxiety |
| 98% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 89% | Self Esteem |
| 86% | Stress |
| 84% | Depression |
| 77% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 73% | Loss or Grief |