Online Social Anxiety therapists in Kitchener, Ontario ON, Canada CA
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Social Anxiety
Iris Benrubi
Counsellor/Therapist, M.A.
Do you struggle in social situations? I can help you build your confidence and learn the skills to help you feel at ease in social situations and be able to express yourself fully without worry that someone is judging you or displeased with you.
26 Years Experience
Online in Kitchener, ON
Social Anxiety
Bhavna Lalwani
Registered Psychotherapist, MA Counselling, RP
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel overwhelming or exhausting. You may worry about being judged, embarrassed, or saying the “wrong” thing, which can lead to avoidance, self-doubt, or a constant sense of tension in social situations. These patterns can impact work, relationships, and daily life, making you feel stuck or isolated.
In therapy, I provide a supportive space to explore these experiences, understand the thoughts and feelings behind your anxiety, and develop practical strategies to manage discomfort. Together, we work toward building confidence, ease, and a greater sense of connection in social situations.
15 Years Experience
Online in Kitchener, ON (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Healing Pathways Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapists
We support individuals struggling with social anxiety, including fear of judgment, overthinking social interactions, avoidance, self-consciousness, and difficulty feeling at ease around others. Our approach is warm, supportive, and practical, helping clients better understand their anxiety, build confidence, and develop tools to navigate social situations with greater ease. Therapy can provide a space to reduce avoidance, strengthen self-trust, and feel more connected and comfortable in relationships and everyday life.
4 Years Experience
Online in Kitchener, ON
Social Anxiety
Jordan Best
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
You might dread social situations, overanalyze everything you say, or feel like you’re always on edge. I help clients reduce social anxiety and build the confidence to show up more authentically without constant second-guessing.
2 Years Experience
Online in Kitchener, ON
Social Anxiety
New Moon Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MACP, MSW, RSW, RP, RP(Q)
Social anxiety does not have to interfere with the life you want to live. We want to help you learn what is getting in the way of meaningful and stress-free social interactions - how your thoughts are contributing to the fear and discomfort that you feel in social situations. We also want to help you develop skills so that you can relate to these thoughts a little differently and build confidence in social situations. This includes understanding what is happening in your body when you feel anxious and how you can regulate and establish a feeling of safety.
It IS possible to make new meaningful connections, to not have to analyze each social interaction, and to advocate for yourself at home and work.
Contact us for a complimentary 15-minute consultation - we will connect you with clinicians from our team of trained and passionate registered psychotherapists and social workers so that you can discuss your needs and how we might be able to help.
16 Years Experience
Online in Kitchener, ON
Social Anxiety
Satvinder Khurme
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Feeling anxious, fear, over conscious, want to avoid people, gatherings and when it moves to a level, you feel stressed and it negatively effects your day-to-day life at work or school, at work or a playground means you may be experiencing social anxiety.
28 Years Experience
Online in Kitchener, ON
Social Anxiety
Tony Miller
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD, 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.
9 Years Experience
Online in Kitchener, ON
Social Anxiety
Atlas Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Support for social anxiety focuses on helping individuals manage fear of judgment, reduce avoidance, and build confidence in social and performance situations. Through evidence-based approaches, clients learn to identify and challenge anxious thought patterns, gradually face feared situations, and develop practical coping and communication skills. The goal is to reduce anxiety, increase comfort in social interactions, and support greater ease, confidence, and connection in everyday life.
11 Years Experience
Online in Kitchener, ON
Social Anxiety
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 Kitchener, ON
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.
14 Years Experience
Online in Kitchener, ON
Social Anxiety
Delphine Amer
Registered Psychotherapist, M.Sc., Registered Psychotherapist
Social anxiety can sometimes stop life in it's tracks. Feeling overwhelming fear and experiencing unhelpful thoughts when in a social setting can make interacting with others so challenging. The good news is that the social anxiety bully can be put in it's place. You can learn strategies that will enable you to control social anxiety and help you to flourish. Together, we will utilize CBT strategies (building an avoidance hierarchy, attempting steps on hierarchy, teaching about cognitive distortions, recognizing triggers, teaching relaxation and grounding techniques). I provide significant psychoeducation on proven clinical methods for managing social anxiety. All the aforementioned presented kindly with empathy for the difficulties experienced. I spend considerable time exploring the roots of anxiety (core beliefs, rules and assumptions, automatic thoughts and adverse childhood events which can result in anxiety symptoms). You will also learn about relaxation and mindfulness to help you live the life you deserve. Congratulations on taking the first step; I look forward to meeting you.
12 Years Experience
Online in Kitchener, ON (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Anthony De Lemos Kawka
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel overwhelming. I help clients understand their triggers, build confidence, and practice strategies to feel more grounded and at ease in social situations.
8 Years Experience
Online in Kitchener, ON (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Aaron Chin
Licensed Mental Health Counsellor, MA, RCC
When working with social anxiety, I like to start with some mindfulness around the issue to gain a deeper understanding of the experience, from here there are many options, and I rely of the client's wisdom to guide me.
4 Years Experience
Online in Kitchener, ON
Social Anxiety
Rubina Gogna
Registered Psychotherapist, B.A., M.A., Registered Psychotherapist
Social isolation, social anxiety, depression, social interactions have been triggered and exaggerated during these times. Kids and adults both are struggling to cope with society's unknown information, lack of energy, lack of motivation, and mental stressors to cope with daily life and it comes with its own drawbacks like overthinking, panic attacks, lack of confidence, poor self-image, and much more. If you are struggling with stressors related to covid, society, and other social factors please reach out for help. I am one call, email, or text away.
11 Years Experience
Online in Kitchener, ON
Social Anxiety
Preeti Taneja
Registered Social Worker, Registered Social Worker - R.S.W, M.S.W, B.S.W
Social anxiety can make even the simplest interactions feel overwhelming. I work with clients to build their confidence, improve communication skills, and develop techniques to navigate social situations with ease.
18 Years Experience
Online in Kitchener, ON (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Shoban Jeyamuraly
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MACP
Social anxiety can make interactions feel daunting and exhausting. I offer evidence-based strategies to help you manage fear, build confidence, and feel more at ease in social situations.
3 Years Experience
Online in Kitchener, ON
Social Anxiety
Donald Hill
Registered Psychotherapist, M.Div., M.Th., RMFT, 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
10 Years Experience
Online in Kitchener, ON
Social Anxiety
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 Kitchener, ON
Social Anxiety
Makayla Ciuffreda
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
I help adults, kids, and teens who feel nervous or worried around other people. Together, we work on building confidence, challenging negative thoughts, and practicing tools to make social situations feel easier. I will help you feel less afraid of being judged and more comfortable making real connections with others.
2 Years Experience
Online in Kitchener, ON
Social Anxiety
Naila Carbone (GreenValley Counselling Services)
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) MA
If you find yourself avoiding people and struggling in social situations, you're not alone! I help people with social anxiety cope differently, address any underlying or past hurts, and move through to a place where they feel more comfortable with themselves and others.
1 Years Experience
Online in Kitchener, ON
Kitchener — often referenced alongside Waterloo as part of the Waterloo Region — is at the center of Canada's most significant technology hub outside Toronto, home to the University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University, and dozens of major tech startups and scale-ups, creating persistent demand for therapists who work with innovation-sector burnout, high-stakes career pressure, and the psychological costs of startup culture. The region's growing immigrant population from South Asia, Africa, and the Middle East adds cultural diversity to therapy demand that the private therapy community is still catching up to reflect. Grand River Hospital provides institutional mental health resources alongside an active private therapy community. Kitchener's rapid diversification — beyond its German-heritage Oktoberfest identity — shapes a dynamic and evolving therapy culture.
Social Anxiety therapists in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Kitchener, 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 |