Social Anxiety therapists in Vancouver, BC
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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 (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Sarah Bickle
Registered Psychotherapist, MPsy., R.P.
Social anxiety can make even the simplest social interactions feel daunting. In therapy, we’ll work to reduce the fear and avoidance that holds you back. I’ll guide you in challenging negative thought patterns and using grounding techniques to reduce anxiety in real-time. Together, we’ll build your confidence in social situations and address the deeper causes of your anxiety, empowering you to feel more at ease in your interactions with others.
6 Years Experience
In-Person in Vancouver, BC
Online in Vancouver, BC
Social Anxiety
Linda Szeto
Therapist, RCC, CCC
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel exhausting, whether you're worried about being judged, saying the wrong thing, or how others perceive you. You might find yourself overthinking conversations, avoiding situations, or replaying interactions long after they've ended. My approach draws on EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Brainspotting, and somatic approaches to explore and process feelings that contribute to social anxiety. Together, we can work toward feeling more comfortable being yourself around others, less caught up in fear of judgment, and freer to engage in the relationships and experiences that matter to you.
1 Years Experience
Online in Vancouver, BC (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
Social Anxiety
Vanessa Fingland
Counsellor/Therapist, CCPCPR.cand, RPC-C
Social anxiety can leave you overthinking every interaction, worrying about being judged, and replaying conversations long after they've ended. You may find yourself thinking, "What if I say something embarrassing?" or "Can they tell I'm anxious?" Together, we'll explore the root causes of your social anxiety, build confidence and self esteem, and develop practical strategies to help you feel calmer, more authentic, and comfortable in social situations.
8 Years Experience
Online in Vancouver, BC (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Dena Marie Counselling & EMDR Therapy
Counsellor/Therapist, MEd, RCC
Replaying conversations in your head, dreading small talk, avoiding social situations out of fear of being judged — social anxiety can make even everyday interactions feel exhausting. Using EMDR, I help you gently process the past experiences and beliefs contributing to that fear or discomfort, so the anxious response starts to ease rather than just being pushed through. Over time, this helps you engage more confidently, feel grounded in interactions, and build the meaningful connections you're looking for.
4 Years Experience
Online in Vancouver, BC (Online Only)
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 (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 (Online Only)
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 (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
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 4C2
Online in Vancouver, BC
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 (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Online Therapy in Ontario & BC
Registered Psychotherapist
Talking and interacting with others can be nerve wracking. Together we can develop effective and meaningful tools and strategies to interact with people in a safe (non-threatening) and healthy way.
7 Years Experience
Online in Vancouver, BC (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Natalie V. Bochenska
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RCAT, Certified Somatic Practitioner
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel exhausting, leaving you worried about judgment, rejection, or saying the wrong thing. I help clients explore the underlying fears, past relational experiences, and nervous system responses that contribute to discomfort in social situations. Together, we work toward developing greater confidence, emotional safety, and the freedom to connect with others more authentically.
6 Years Experience
Online in Vancouver, BC (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Melinda Freitas
Counsellor/Therapist, MACP, RCC, CCS
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 V6Z 2R4
Online in Vancouver, BC
Social Anxiety
Kylie Feller
Licensed Professional Counsellor, MA, CCC
It’s not that you’re bad at connection—some parts of you just don’t feel safe in it.
If social situations leave you feeling anxious, self-conscious, or like you constantly need to monitor how you show up, you’re not alone. Social anxiety often stems from parts of us that carry past experiences of rejection, embarrassment, or not being accepted for who we are. Through Internal Family Systems (IFS), I help you gently connect with these protective parts, understand their fears, and begin to unburden the beliefs that keep you stuck in self-doubt. Together, we create space for confidence, authenticity, and the kind of connection that feels safe and real.
10 Years Experience
Online in Vancouver, BC (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Tanya Master | Online Somatic & Psychosomatic Consulting
Life Coach, Psychosomatic Consultant · Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner in Training
Social anxiety isn’t simply shyness. It often reflects deeper experiences involving safety, belonging, self-expression, and the nervous system’s response to relationships and social environments.
5 Years Experience
Online in Vancouver, BC (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
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
Social Anxiety
Hira Imam
Counsellor/Therapist, M.Ed, RP, RCC, CCC
It can be exhausting having to navigate other people - their moods, their needs - and also feel comfortable enough to be yourself around other people. I support people in understanding their stressors when they are around other people and addressing them at a personal level - so that they can both manage their needs when they are around others and be comfortable in their own skin in social settings. *Free 15 min Consultation Phone Call*
8 Years Experience
In-Person in Vancouver, BC V5Z 4C2
Online in Vancouver, BC
Social Anxiety therapists in Vancouver, BC Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Vancouver, BC average 11 years of experience and charge around $160 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (63%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (50%), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) (49%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$160
Accept insurance
69%
Offer sliding scale
53%
Gender ID
| 71% |
Female |
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| 25% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 61% |
In Person and Online |
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| 39% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 63% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 50% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 49% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 45% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 45% | Somatic Therapy |
| 42% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 40% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 69% | Young Adult |
| 59% | Senior |
| 50% | Teen |
| 16% | Children |
Client Focus
| 66% | Women |
| 52% | Men |
| 45% | LGBTQ+ |
| 36% | Christian |
| 36% | Persons with Disabilities |