Social Anxiety therapists in Sherwood Park, AB
Browse Social Anxiety therapists in Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Social Anxiety
Kim Silverthorn - Tacit Knowledge
Counsellor/Therapist, B.A., M.P.C.C., C.T.
Tacit's main area of expertise is with clients who are wanting to address their Anxiety/Depression issues - we often teach classes focusing on ways to manage anxiety/depression effectively, and provide supports to family members who want to better understand how to help their loves ones who are struggling with these issues.
36 Years Experience
In-Person in Sherwood Park, AB T8H 1Y3
Online in Sherwood Park, AB
Social Anxiety
Heron Payne Counselling
Counsellor/Therapist, Registered Therapeutic Counsellor, RTC
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel unusually high-stakes. You may worry about being judged, saying the wrong thing, seeming awkward, or disappointing others, and then replay conversations afterward looking for what you could have done differently. Over time, this can lead to avoidance, self-consciousness, and feeling disconnected even when you want closer relationships. I help clients explore the fears and protective patterns underneath social anxiety with curiosity rather than shame. Through mindfulness, relational awareness, and gradual practice, we can build greater self-trust and help social situations feel less like a performance and more like genuine connection.
1 Years Experience
Online in Sherwood Park, AB (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Adrie-Anne Gamble
Counsellor/Therapist, MPCC, CCC, EMDR | ERP | IFS | Attachment
Social anxiety can make even ordinary interactions feel overwhelming. You may replay conversations for hours, worry about saying the wrong thing, or avoid situations because you fear being judged or embarrassed. Together, we’ll understand what is driving these fears and help anxiety have less influence over the choices you make.
10 Years Experience
Online in Sherwood Park, AB (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Sabrina Ragan
Psychologist, CCC., CPT, R.Psych
Social anxiety can make everyday situations—like speaking in class, joining a group, or attending a birthday party—feel terrifying for a child. In therapy, I create a safe, non-judgmental space where children can explore their fears, learn calming strategies, and build the confidence they need to engage with others. Using play therapy, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and expressive tools, we gently challenge anxious thoughts and celebrate small wins. I also work closely with parents to support their child’s growth outside of sessions, helping them respond with encouragement, not pressure. Social anxiety doesn’t have to define your child—together, we help them find their voice.
21 Years Experience
Online in Sherwood Park, AB (Online Only)
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 Sherwood Park, AB (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Renee Lyon
Therapist, MACP, RSW, CEH
Anxiety management is one of my main specialties. I have worked with many youth and adults struggling with social anxiety. I will walk you through the process.
32 Years Experience
Online in Sherwood Park, AB (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Maggie Davidson
Psychologist, MC, Registered Psychologist
Social anxiety can have a huge impact on your life and happiness. But social anxiety can be treated and you can learn the skills to manage social situations. Therapy can help you manage the social interactions in your life without anxiety. Please contact me if you would like to set up a free intake and we can get started on the process of helping you move forward with your future.
15 Years Experience
In-Person Near Sherwood Park, AB
Online in Sherwood Park, AB
Social Anxiety
Jorgelina Gill
Counsellor/Therapist, B.Sc Psychology | Behaviour Therapist | RTCounsellor
With the psychodynamic approach, the client will know the causes and roots that led him to his problem; for what it is necessary an in-depth analysis of the personality by putting greater focus on the current and past experiences. This will give the client the opportunity to build a new present and future understanding and identifying triggers and own emotions.
23 Years Experience
In-Person Near Sherwood Park, AB
Online in Sherwood Park, AB
Social Anxiety
Jim Mason
Counsellor/Therapist, MA, ICADC, CCAC
It's normal to feel nervous in some social situations. For example, going on a date or giving a presentation may cause that feeling of butterflies in your stomach. But in social anxiety disorder, also called social phobia, everyday interactions cause significant anxiety, self-consciousness and embarrassment because you fear being scrutinized or judged negatively by others. Fear and anxiety often leads to avoidance that can disrupt your life. Severe stress can affect your relationships, daily routines, work, school or other activities.
I emphasize a compassionate approach through various cognitive therapies, including CBT. CBT focuses on disrupting negative thought patterns and replacing them with more helpful ones. CBT aims to modify the unhelpful thinking and behavioural patterns that impair one’s functioning. These changes can lead to healthier behaviours and improved emotion regulation. If you're ready, I invite you to book a free 15-minute phone consultation to explore how I can support you.
38 Years Experience
In-Person Near Sherwood Park, AB
Online in Sherwood Park, AB
Social Anxiety
Clearway Psychology and Wellness Inc.
Psychologist, BA, MACP
Social anxiety goes far beyond shyness — it can make ordinary interactions feel like a performance you're always failing, leaving you drained, isolated, and avoiding the very connections you want most. I work with clients to understand the fears beneath their social anxiety, challenge the assumptions keeping it in place, and gradually build confidence in themselves and in relationships with others.
3 Years Experience
In-Person Near Sherwood Park, AB
Online in Sherwood Park, AB
Social Anxiety therapists in Sherwood Park, AB Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Sherwood Park, AB average 12 years of experience and charge around $171 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (74%), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (53%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (48%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$171
Accept insurance
69%
Offer sliding scale
57%
Gender ID
| 73% |
Female |
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| 23% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 67% |
In Person and Online |
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| 33% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 74% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 53% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 48% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 47% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 44% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 43% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 42% | Narrative Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 66% | Young Adult |
| 62% | Senior |
| 53% | Teen |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 64% | Women |
| 48% | Men |
| 40% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Christian |
| 31% | Persons with Disabilities |