Online Social Anxiety therapists in Highland Creek, Ontario ON, Canada CA
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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.
19 Years Experience
Online in Highland Creek, ON (Online Only)
Shannon Kane
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist, and Counsellor RP, C.R.P.O, H.B.A, M.A.C.P
Social situations can feel overwhelming, leading to avoidance, self-doubt, and emotional distress. I help clients identify and challenge negative thought patterns, develop confidence in social interactions, and gradually build a greater sense of ease in social settings. Using CBT, Exposure Therapy, and somatic techniques, I guide individuals through practical exercises and emotional regulation strategies that reduce anxiety and improve self-assurance in everyday interactions. My approach is gentle, supportive, and focused on empowering clients to navigate social situations with greater comfort and confidence.
9 Years Experience
Online in Highland Creek, ON (Online Only)
Edan Tasca
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, Qualifying
Social anxiety therapy blends exposure, thought skills, and conversation practice so meetings, dating, and presentations feel possible. We track confidence gains you can feel.
10 Years Experience
Online in Highland Creek, ON
Monika Georgieva
Registered Psychotherapist, M.Sc., RP
Social anxiety can make everyday situations feel overwhelming—whether it’s speaking up in a meeting, meeting new people, or even spending time with friends. You may find yourself worrying about being judged, replaying conversations in your head, or avoiding social situations altogether. In therapy, I provide a safe and understanding space to explore where these fears come from, gently challenge negative thought patterns, and build tools to help you feel calmer and more confident. Together, we’ll work toward easing the anxiety and creating more freedom and comfort in your connections with others.
7 Years Experience
Online in Highland Creek, ON (Online Only)
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 Highland Creek, ON
Amanda Stokes
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, E-RYT 500
Polyvagal theory to regulate one's nervous system, and exposure or behavioural therapy to help a client face their fears and learn that we can widen our window of tolerance and sit with discomfort (essentially: we can do hard things).
9 Years Experience
Online in Highland Creek, ON (Online Only)
Malik Smith
Registered Social Worker, MSW, BA, 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.
9 Years Experience
Online in Highland Creek, ON
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.
14 Years Experience
Online in Highland Creek, ON
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.
11 Years Experience
Online in Highland Creek, ON (Online Only)
Jeremy Finkelstein
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel stressful or exhausting. I help clients understand avoidance patterns, work with anxious thoughts, and gradually build confidence in showing up more authentically.
8 Years Experience
Online in Highland Creek, ON
Benjamin MacMillan (GreenValley Counselling Services)
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Do you find yourself anxious before or during interacting with others? I use CBT to help people overcome social anxiety and learn to feel comfortable and confident interacting with others.
3 Years Experience
Online in Highland Creek, ON
Infinite Horizons Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MCP, CCS, RP
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel stressful or overwhelming. You may worry about being judged or avoid certain situations altogether. We help you understand these patterns and build confidence in social settings. Therapy focuses on reducing fear and increasing a sense of ease in relationships.
11 Years Experience
Online in Highland Creek, ON
Monika Georgieva
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
While I do not offer any expertise in this area, we have several therapists at Psychotherapy Collective, who can work with you to build confidence and develop effective coping strategies when facing social anxiety. Visit our site to schedule a free 15-minute consultation to ensure they are the proper fit for your journey https://www.psychotherapycollective.ca/our-team
7 Years Experience
Online in Highland Creek, ON
Rebekah Wright
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, RP
Social anxiety can create a heightened sense of threat in social situations, often leading to avoidance or distress. I help clients understand how this hypervigilant response develops and work toward creating a greater sense of internal safety. This can support more comfortable and confident social interactions over time.
5 Years Experience
Online in Highland Creek, ON
Tiffany Warmington
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP
I support individuals experiencing social anxiety and fear of judgment in social or performance situations. My approach is compassionate and trauma-informed, focusing on understanding anxious patterns while building confidence, coping strategies, and more ease in social interactions. Together, we can work toward greater comfort, self-trust, and connection at a pace that feels manageable.
5 Years Experience
Online in Highland Creek, ON (Online Only)
Samantha Mirarchi | Wild Sage Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
If social situations leave you feeling anxious, self-conscious, or like you’re constantly overthinking everything you said (or didn’t say), you might be dealing with social anxiety. Maybe you avoid certain situations altogether, or you show up but feel tense, awkward, or like you're putting on a mask just to get through it.
Social anxiety can be exhausting, but it’s also something you can work through. In therapy, we’ll explore where that fear comes from, help you challenge the thoughts that are fueling it, and build confidence in how you show up around others, without having to overanalyze every moment.
You don’t have to hide, shrink, or pretend to be someone else to belong. You deserve to feel more at ease in your own skin, and in your connections with others.
10 Years Experience
Online in Highland Creek, ON (Online Only)
Therapedia Centre
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
At Therapedia Centre, we offer psychotherapy for social anxiety in Toronto, North York, East York, and Yorkville, helping individuals overcome fear of judgment and build confidence in social situations. Our therapists use Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, and Exposure-Based approaches to help clients challenge negative thoughts, manage physical symptoms of anxiety, and develop effective communication skills. Sessions focus on increasing comfort in social settings, improving self-esteem, and building meaningful connections. Our supportive environment helps clients move past avoidance and rediscover ease and authenticity in their interactions.
16 Years Experience
Online in Highland Creek, ON
Jose Luis Lopez Vargas
Registered Psychotherapist, RP.
Social anxiety is explored as a real, in-the-moment experience in the body and in relationships. We gently observe your breathing, posture, and emotional responses during imagined and real social interactions. Through experiential, present-focused work, you can build safety, flexibility, and confidence in how you show yourself with others, one step at a time.
7 Years Experience
Online in Highland Creek, ON
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.
5 Years Experience
Online in Highland Creek, ON (Online Only)
Alex Boersen: Redline Recovery Counselling and EMDR
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, RSW
I support individuals experiencing social anxiety using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Together, we identify unhelpful thought patterns, develop practical coping strategies, and gradually build confidence in social situations to improve connection and reduce distress.
3 Years Experience
Online in Highland Creek, ON
Social Anxiety therapists in Highland Creek, Ontario, Canada Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Highland Creek, Ontario, Canada average 10 years of experience and charge around $173 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Social Anxiety (100%), Anxiety or Fears (94%), and Depression (88%).
Average years in practice
10 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$173
Gender ID
| 71% |
Female |
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| 23% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 63% |
In Person and Online |
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| 37% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Social Anxiety |
| 94% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 88% | Depression |
| 85% | Stress |
| 85% | Self Esteem |
| 78% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 71% | Loss or Grief |