Social Anxiety therapists in Vancouver, British Columbia BC, Canada CA
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Social Anxiety
Dr. Thomas Wiens
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych, MA, BA Hons
Dr. Wiens helps professionals build confidence in social situations and public speaking as well as managing worrying and social anxiety. Using practical tools and strategies, he works with clients to reduce shyness, build confidence, and enhance their communication.
11 Years Experience
In-Person in Vancouver, BC V5Z 3C4
Online in Vancouver, BC British Columbia
Social Anxiety
Aliya Amarshi
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD (Sociology)
If social situations feel exhausting, overwhelming, or unsafe, you’re not alone. In therapy, we can explore the roots of social anxiety, work with protective parts that fear judgment or rejection, and develop practical strategies for authentic, confident connection.
6 Years Experience
Online in Vancouver, BC British Columbia (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
In-Person in Vancouver, BC
Online in Vancouver, BC British Columbia
Social Anxiety
Fiona Matalon
Counsellor/Therapist, MA, RCC
Social situations may be very anxiety provoking for some of us. Even though we want to be around people and have deep connections, we might struggle with being comfortable in such environments. I invite you to reach out for support so we can work through your social anxiety and walk towards a more fulfilling social life together.
7 Years Experience
In-Person in Vancouver, BC
Online in Vancouver, BC British Columbia
Social Anxiety
Theodosia Daflos
Counsellor/Therapist, MA
Social anxiety is one of the most common anxiety disorders. Many people have some discomfort meeting new people, talking in front of a group, making or answering phone calls, and making small talk. Anxiety in social situations starts becoming a problem if it's causing you difficulties in work, school, with your family, keeping or making friends, or is very intense when you're in these situations. Using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, we will learn to accurately assess the fears you have in these situations, and learn skills to manage your anxiety when it does not match the threat of the situation. We will also work on interpersonal skills training to help with more accurate communicating if this is something you struggles with, as well as setting and maintaining boundaries and limits.
15 Years Experience
Online in Vancouver, BC British Columbia (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Clayre Sessoms
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CCC, ATR-BC
Experiencing social anxiety means your body may be intuitively perceiving interpersonal spaces as direct threats to your safety or comfort, which is often a valid response to environments where you have faced systemic unsafety. Rather than forcing you to simply push through your fear, my online practice in BC focuses on understanding and validating these somatic threat responses. By focusing on slowed-down relational safety, we can help your nervous system soften, allowing genuine connection with others to unfold organically.
8 Years Experience
Online in Vancouver, BC British Columbia (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Namita Tibrewal
Pre-Licensed Professional, MACP Student - Associate Therapist
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel stressful or overwhelming. Together, we gently explore fears, build confidence, and help you feel more comfortable being yourself around others.
0 Years Experience
Online in Vancouver, BC British Columbia (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Dave Vass
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Clinical Counsellor: RCC
I offer a calm, nonjudgmental space to work through social anxiety—those moments of fear, avoidance, or self-consciousness that limit connection. We’ll map triggers, practice practical skills (breathing, cognitive reframing, gradual exposure), and build confidence in real-world interactions. I’ll support you with steady guidance and actionable strategies so you can engage more comfortably and authentically.
7 Years Experience
In-Person in Vancouver, BC V5L 3X9
Online in Vancouver, BC British Columbia
Social Anxiety
Kai DeMaeyer, Talk with Kai Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP (Q)
Social anxiety isn't shyness, and it isn't something you can think your way out of by reminding yourself people aren't watching that closely. It lives in the body, in anticipation, in the replay afterward. I work with clients on the whole cycle of it, not just the moments of avoidance, but the exhaustion of managing it constantly and what it's cost them over time.
1 Years Experience
Online in Vancouver, BC British Columbia (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
David McAlinden
Pre-Licensed Professional, MACP Candidate, Yorkville University
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel stressful, draining, or overwhelming. You may find yourself overthinking conversations long after they happen, worrying about being judged, avoiding certain situations, or feeling emotionally exhausted from constantly trying to say or do the “right” thing around other people.
I provide a calm and supportive space where you can speak openly about these experiences without feeling embarrassed or misunderstood. Together, we can explore the fears, pressures, and self-doubt connected to social anxiety while working toward greater confidence, self-acceptance, and healthier ways of navigating social situations that feel more manageable and authentic to you.
0 Years Experience
Online in Vancouver, BC British Columbia (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Bill Arbuckle
Therapist, MCP, RCC
Social anxiety isn't shyness. It's the relentless monitoring, the replaying of conversations, the exhausting effort of managing how you come across while also trying to actually be present. It can make connection feel like a test you keep failing. I work with people to understand where that hypervigilance came from and gradually build a sense of safety that doesn't depend on getting everything exactly right.
12 Years Experience
In-Person in Vancouver, BC V5L 3Y4
Online in Vancouver, BC British Columbia
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 Vancouver, BC British Columbia (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Yuka Oshimi
Counsellor/Therapist, MC, DCP(c), RCC
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel overwhelming, even when you deeply want connection. I support adults who struggle with overthinking conversations, fear of being judged, masking, rejection sensitivity, avoidance, or feeling “different” in social settings. As a neurodivergent therapist, I understand how social anxiety can overlap with ADHD, autism, burnout, and past experiences of not feeling accepted. Together, we can work toward building confidence, self-understanding, and more authentic connection at a pace that feels safe.
5 Years Experience
Online in Vancouver, BC British Columbia (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Romana Hrivnakova
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, RCC
Social anxiety is often a protective strategy—a part of your system that is working overtime to shield you from the perceived threat of judgment or rejection. Drawing on over 15 years of clinical experience, I help you move beyond 'just trying to be more social' to understanding the root of the anxiety that makes being seen feel dangerous.
Using a Parts Work lens, we explore the survival strategies—like perfectionism, withdrawal, or constant self-monitoring—that your system developed to keep you safe in social settings. Together, we work to heal the underlying vulnerabilities these parts are protecting, helping you move toward a grounded sense of self-assurance and the freedom to connect with others authentically and with ease.
11 Years Experience
Online in Vancouver, BC British Columbia (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Shay Galamiton
Counsellor/Therapist, RPC, MPCC
I support individuals experiencing social anxiety in a safe, compassionate space. Together, we explore triggers, reduce fear and avoidance, build coping strategies, and enhance confidence and comfort in social interactions.
3 Years Experience
Online in Vancouver, BC British Columbia (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Melinda Freitas
Counsellor/Therapist, MACP, RCC, CCC
Living with constant worry and panic can feel exhausting, especially in social settings (work or play). Anxiety counselling provides a safe, structured space to figure out what is driving your stress. My counselling approach will help you understand your body's - ie: your nervous system- reactions, and learn practical tools to change negative thought patterns so you can get your life back.
14 Years Experience
In-Person in Vancouver, BC V6B 2G2
Online in Vancouver, BC British Columbia
Social Anxiety
Adam Manz
Licensed Mental Health Counsellor, Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), MCP
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel exhausting—leaving you second-guessing yourself or avoiding situations that matter to you. In therapy, we’ll work to uncover what fuels your fear of judgment or rejection, and gently build confidence in your ability to connect with others. Through mindfulness, nervous-system regulation, and self-compassion, you can begin to feel more at ease and authentic in social spaces, free to show up as yourself.
3 Years Experience
In-Person in Vancouver, BC V6B 1P2
Online in Vancouver, BC British Columbia
Social Anxiety
Nadia Zamzul
Registered Psychotherapist, R.P., LL.M
I help clients who feel anxious, self-conscious, or overwhelmed in social situations understand where those fears come from and how they’ve been reinforced over time. Together, we work on reducing the fear of judgment, quieting the inner critic, and building confidence in your ability to connect with others authentically. My approach helps you feel more grounded, more comfortable being seen, and less controlled by anxiety in your relationships, work, and everyday life.
5 Years Experience
Online in Vancouver, BC British Columbia (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Jonah Fialkow
Counsellor/Therapist, MA, RCC
As a counsellor specializing in social anxiety, I take a compassionate and holistic approach to help you overcome your challenges. We'll begin by exploring the underlying causes and triggers of your social anxiety, recognizing the thoughts and behaviors that contribute to your distress. Together, we'll develop practical strategies to gradually expose you to social situations in a supportive and controlled manner, building your confidence and resilience over time. Additionally, we'll work on challenging negative self-beliefs and developing more adaptive ways of thinking about yourself and social interactions. Through a combination of cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and gradual exposure exercises, our goal is to empower you to face social situations with greater ease and self-assurance. Together, we'll navigate this journey towards greater social confidence and fulfillment, one step at a time.
3 Years Experience
In-Person in Vancouver, BC V6B 1T6
Online in Vancouver, BC British Columbia
Social Anxiety
Vanessa Fingland
Counsellor/Therapist, CCPCPR.cand, RPC-C
I help women who are suffering with social anxiety. Social anxiety usually stems from past negative social experiences and low self esteem. I know what it’s like, I have been there, maybe you have the anxious thoughts before a social event, like "What if this happens? What if I make a fool of myself?" And maybe you have anxious thoughts during a conversation "Oh no, can they tell I am anxious? Do I sound stupid?" And the mortifying feels afterward "Did I say something embarrassing?!" I know the struggle, and I can help you become more confident socially by working with the root cause of your social anxiety and give you the tools to manage it. Message me for a free 15 minute phone consult and we can get started finding you some relief and confidence!
8 Years Experience
Online in Vancouver, BC British Columbia (Online Only)
Vancouver's extreme housing affordability crisis has become a defining mental health issue, with therapists frequently addressing financial stress, housing precarity, and the grief of displacement from a city many can no longer afford to stay in. The city's large East Asian community — particularly its Chinese, Korean, Filipino, and South Asian populations — drives demand for culturally fluent therapists who can navigate family dynamics, immigration stress, and the intersection of cultural expectations with individual wellbeing. BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services provides institutional support, while Vancouver's large private therapy community is concentrated in Kitsilano, Mount Pleasant, Commercial Drive, and the West End. BC's expanded telehealth access makes it easier to connect with therapists across the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley.
Social Anxiety therapists in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada average 10 years of experience and charge around $155 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (71%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (56%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (52%).
Average years in practice
10 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$155
Accept insurance
72%
Offer sliding scale
53%
Gender ID
| 69% |
Female |
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| 25% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 57% |
In Person and Online |
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| 43% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 71% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 56% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 52% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 52% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 49% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 44% | Narrative Therapy |
| 43% | Somatic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 71% | Young Adult |
| 56% | Teen |
| 55% | Senior |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 61% | Women |
| 48% | Men |
| 43% | LGBTQ+ |
| 35% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 34% | Christian |