Online Social Anxiety therapists in Vaughan, Ontario ON, Canada CA
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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 Vaughan, ON
Social Anxiety
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 Vaughan, ON
Social Anxiety
Chris Cowan
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, Bth
My approach to social anxiety involves helping clients develop practical coping strategies and social skills, empowering them to navigate social environments with less fear and more self-assurance. We focus on understanding the roots of social anxiety and implementing mindfulness practices to stay present and engaged in social interactions.
3 Years Experience
Online in Vaughan, ON
Social Anxiety
Grounded Minds Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Are you super uncomfortable in social situations? You may be afraid of being in the spotlight, having other's watch you or judge you. You might find that you struggle with social outings, making eye contact, or feeling comfortable around others. Perhaps avoiding situations works for a short time, but the anxiety doesn't get any better. Social anxiety doesn't have to be something that you just deal with- we can help you learn how to feel more confident and comfortable in situations that scare you. Our approach is gentle and relationship-focused. Together, we may work on uncovering what's underneath anxiety and panic, learning how to approach scary situations, or perhaps learn tools to better manage your fear of judgment or criticism. Let's work together to kick anxiety out of the driver's seat. Please reach out to schedule a therapy session or free 15 minute consultation call.
8 Years Experience
Online in Vaughan, ON
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.
19 Years Experience
Online in Vaughan, ON (Online Only)
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 Vaughan, ON
Social Anxiety
Vaughan Counselling and Psychotherapy o/a Zormin Counselling and Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RP(Q), RSW, C.Psych., C.Psych.Assoc., ND
Living with social anxiety can be incredibly challenging, often leading to feelings of fear and isolation in social situations. Our therapists specialize in helping individuals confront and manage their anxiety through evidence-based therapies that promote understanding and resilience. By providing a supportive environment, they empower clients to develop coping strategies, enhance their social skills, and gradually engage more confidently in social interactions, ultimately paving the way for a more fulfilling social life.
7 Years Experience
Online in Vaughan, ON
Social Anxiety
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 Vaughan, ON (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Marlene Taube-Schiff
Psychologist, PhD, C. Psych., R.Psych.
Our clinicians have expertise in helping individuals with symptoms of anxiety, including social anxiety. We use the gold standard cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) approach and also integrate elements of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) as well as mindfulness. We will work with you to overcome your anxiety and discomfort in social situation. This will allow you to engage in things that are meaningful to you and get your life back on track. Call us today to book your free consult!
20 Years Experience
Online in Vaughan, ON
Social Anxiety
Rebecca Goldstein, TuneinTherapy, ADHD | Trauma | Autism
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, MTA, BMT, FAMI
Social anxiety is often far more than just “shyness.” It can involve fear of judgment, overthinking, masking, self-criticism, rejection sensitivity, trauma, neurodivergence, nervous system overload, or the exhausting pressure of constantly monitoring yourself around others.
For many people, social anxiety is not simply about social skills — it is about safety, self-trust, and the fear of being misunderstood, rejected, or exposed.
My approach is compassionate, practical, and focused on helping you better understand what may be happening beneath the surface while building confidence, reducing shame, strengthening emotional regulation, and creating more freedom in how you connect with others.
Together, we work toward helping relationships and social experiences feel more manageable, authentic, and less exhausting.
12 Years Experience
Online in Vaughan, ON (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Sierra Gaudreault
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Do you find yourself constantly worried about how you are being perceived by others? Does fear of rejection, embarrassment or judgement keep you stuck in your head or lead you to avoid things? I use a blend of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), narrative therapy and self-compassion techniques to help you learn to tolerate feeling uncomfortable, humanize yourself and feel fulfilled in your relationships and life.
4 Years Experience
Online in Vaughan, ON
Social Anxiety
Haley Moore
Registered Social Worker, B.S.W., M.S.W., R.S.W.
Haley specializes in helping clients manage social anxiety through a combination of evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Exposure Therapy. By focusing on your unique experiences and needs, you will work together to develop coping strategies that empower you to navigate life's challenges within your window of tolerance. Haley works with individuals who have social anxiety with a focus on understanding the roots of anxiety, boundary setting for increased tolerance, and coping mechanisms.
8 Years Experience
Online in Vaughan, ON (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Michelle C. Koehler, RSW & Psychotherapist
Registered Social Worker, MA, RSW & Psychotherapist
Are you yourself overwhelmed, stressed out, and anxious? I will provide you valuable tools and strategies to help you understand the root of your anxiety, develop skills to cope and manage and diminish it, and work towards building the confidence to feel safe and secure even in times of uncertainty.
26 Years Experience
Online in Vaughan, ON
Social Anxiety
Hailey Goldberg
Registered Social Worker, Registered Social Worker (MSW), DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician™
Social Anxiety is not easy to sit with. And the only way to heal it is to feel it! Hailey uses a Cognitive Behavioural approach to working through underlying beliefs and thought patterns that fuel anxiety. Additionally, when working with Hailey you will learn strategies to self soothe and reduce the intensity of your anxiety symptoms, in the moment, to be able to assist with challenging unwanted thoughts that get in the way of living your best self.
11 Years Experience
Online in Vaughan, ON (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Alexis Bergeron (EMDR, Trauma, PTSD, Eating Disorders, Anxiety)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, BSW, RSW
Building connections can feel difficult when anxiety, fear of judgment, or past experiences make social situations overwhelming. Whether you're avoiding social events, struggling to make or maintain relationships, or feeling isolated and alone, Alexis provides a supportive, compassionate space to help you build confidence and reconnect with others. Using evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), therapy focuses on reducing anxiety, challenging unhelpful thought patterns, strengthening social confidence, and helping you create meaningful, lasting connections.
9 Years Experience
Online in Vaughan, ON (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Nadia Yuen
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
If social situations leave you feeling anxious, self-conscious, or worried about saying the “wrong” thing, you’re not alone. Social anxiety can feel exhausting and isolating. I offer a gentle, supportive space to explore what’s beneath the worry and help you build confidence, self-kindness, and more ease in the connections that matter to you.
14 Years Experience
Online in Vaughan, ON (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Madeleine Krupl
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Step-by-step exposure, cognitive reframing, and nervous-system regulation so you can face conversations, meetings, and dating with more ease.
8 Years Experience
Online in Vaughan, ON (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Justin Mulder
Registered Psychotherapist, M.A., Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Social anxiety can make everyday situations feel far more stressful than they look from the outside. Things like meeting new people, speaking up in a group, dating, or even simple conversations can bring up a lot of worry about being judged, saying the wrong thing, or not fitting in. Over time, it’s easy to start avoiding situations that once felt manageable, which can lead to feeling more isolated or stuck. In therapy, we take a gentle and practical approach to understanding where those fears come from and how they show up for you. Together, we work on building confidence, easing the pressure you put on yourself, and finding ways to engage socially that feel more natural and less overwhelming.
2 Years Experience
Online in Vaughan, ON
Social Anxiety
Caroline Lacelle
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, RSW
My treatment approach follows the three phases of trauma treatment; resourcing, reprocessing, and reorienting. Together we will determine the resources you may need to tap into a grounded sense of self through somatic practices and parts work. Deep Brain Reorienting, EMDR, and ART guide reprocessing to shift past experiences into the past so you can reorient and engage fully in the present.
6 Years Experience
Online in Vaughan, ON
Social Anxiety
Rose laure Agbazan
Hypnotherapist, Clinical hypnotherapist, Clinical Aromatherapist CAHP
If connection feels unsafe or draining, we explore what your nervous system learned about relationships. From there, we gently rebuild confidence in closeness.
0 Years Experience
Online in Vaughan, ON
Vaughan is one of Canada's fastest-growing cities and part of the Greater Toronto Area's northern expansion, with a large Italian-Canadian community alongside growing South Asian, Chinese, and Middle Eastern populations creating a diverse and evolving therapy demand. The city's relative newness as a major population center means its private therapy infrastructure is still developing, and many residents access care in Toronto or through telehealth. Mackenzie Health's Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital — one of Canada's newest major hospitals — provides institutional resources, and the broader GTA ecosystem of therapists is accessible for those willing to travel or use online platforms. Vaughan's affluent suburban character means therapy is financially accessible for many, though stigma barriers in some cultural communities remain a consideration.
Social Anxiety therapists in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Vaughan, 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 |