Social Anxiety therapists in Brooks, AB
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Social Anxiety
Harness of Joy Psychotherapy Services
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, RCSW EMDRIA Approved Consultant & Credit Provider
Stepping Out of the Shadows: Moving Beyond Social Anxiety into Authentic Connection
Social anxiety isn't just basic shyness or quietness—it is an exhausting, continuous hyper-vigilance that convinces you that every word, gesture, or pause is being scrutinized and judged. It is the overwhelming urge to replay every interaction in your head long after it has ended, searching for mistakes, or the heavy weight of turning down invitations because the mental cost of showing up feels too steep.
When social anxiety takes over, your nervous system interprets human interaction as an immediate threat. Your body reacts with a pounding heart, shallow breathing, sudden heat, or a mind that goes completely blank right when you want to speak. Over time, avoiding these uncomfortable moments shrinks your world, leaving you feeling deeply isolated and cut off from genuine connection.
At Harness of Joy Psychotherapy Services, we provide a warm, non-judgmental sanctuary where you can step out from behind the protective shield of avoidance. Guided by our foundational values of empathy, integrity, tailored care, and authentic growth, we help you understand the brain-body response driving your fear and help you rebuild confidence from the inside out.
Through our integrative, trauma-informed framework, we walk alongside you to:
Soothe the Social Alarm System: Learn practical somatic regulation techniques to calm physiological panic before, during, and after social interactions.
Quiet the Harsh Post-Event Review: Dismantle the persistent self-criticism and mind-reading assumptions that convince you that you've made a fool of yourself.
Build Grounded Confidence: Gently expand your comfort zone at a pace that respects your system, empowering you to express your authentic self, set clear boundaries, and cultivate meaningful, easy relationships.
You don't have to spend your life performing, hiding, or bracing for judgment. Real connection doesn't require perfection—it simply requires the freedom to be yourself, comfortably and safely, in any room you enter.
26 Years Experience
Online in Brooks, AB (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Diana Wamsteeker
Registered Social Worker, MSW RSW
I support clients experiencing social anxiety, including fear of judgment, self-consciousness, avoidance of social situations, and difficulty feeling at ease in interpersonal settings. Social anxiety can impact relationships, work, school, and everyday interactions, often leading to isolation or ongoing self-criticism. My approach is supportive and practical, helping you better understand the patterns that maintain anxiety while gradually building confidence and tolerance in social situations. Together, we work on reducing avoidance, strengthening self-compassion, and developing tools that help you feel more grounded, authentic, and comfortable in connection with others.
21 Years Experience
Online in Brooks, AB
Social Anxiety
Candice Seligman
Counsellor/Therapist, MACP, DVATI, CCC
Social anxiety can show up as fear of being judged, worrying about how others perceive you, difficulty speaking up, feeling tense or high anxiety in social settings, wanting to cancel plans or isolate, a fear of judgement, or replaying conversations and interactions in your mind. You may feel pressure to perform, hide parts of yourself, or experience physical symptoms of anxiety when around others. I work somatically, trauma-informed, and with the nervous system, inner child, and energy field in mind to help release the deeper roots of social fear and tension. My focus is compassionate, root-cause healing that supports you in feeling safer, more grounded in your body, and more able to show up as your authentic self with greater ease.
6 Years Experience
Online in Brooks, AB (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
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 Brooks, AB
Social Anxiety
Interactive Counselling
Counsellor/Therapist, RPC
Social anxiety counselling liberates you from the grip of fear in social settings, transforming avoidance and self-consciousness into ease and authenticity. Tailored for teens, adults, or professionals dreading gatherings, presentations, or casual interactions, sessions leverage CBT, gradual exposure therapy, and mindfulness to dismantle irrational fears, build social skills, and nurture self-compassion. Explore triggers like judgment worries or past rejections while practicing role-plays, breathing techniques, and positive reframing for real-world resilience. From quiet isolation to vibrant engagement, specialized support unlocks fulfilling relationships and opportunities. Step into the spotlight; reclaim your social spark. Begin your journey to fearless presence today.
12 Years Experience
Online in Brooks, AB
Social Anxiety therapists in Brooks, AB Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Brooks, AB average 12 years of experience and charge around $172 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (72%), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (54%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (48%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$172
Accept insurance
69%
Offer sliding scale
58%
Gender ID
| 74% |
Female |
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| 22% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 65% |
In Person and Online |
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| 35% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 72% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 54% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 48% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 48% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 45% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 44% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 42% | Narrative Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 67% | Young Adult |
| 63% | Senior |
| 54% | Teen |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 65% | Women |
| 48% | Men |
| 41% | LGBTQ+ |
| 39% | Christian |
| 31% | Persons with Disabilities |