Social Anxiety therapists in West End, BC
Browse Social Anxiety therapists in West End, British Columbia, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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 Near West End, BC
Online in West End, BC
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 West End, 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 West End, BC (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Yuka Oshimi
Counsellor/Therapist, MC, RCC, RCC-ACS (c), DCP(c), ADHD-CCSP
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 West End, BC (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 West End, BC (Online Only)
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 West End, 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 Near West End, BC
Online in West End, BC
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 West End, BC (Online Only)
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 West End, BC (Online Only)
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 West End, BC (Online Only)
Social Anxiety therapists in West End, BC Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in West End, BC average 11 years of experience and charge around $161 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (62%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (50%), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) (49%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$161
Accept insurance
69%
Offer sliding scale
54%
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
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
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| 40% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 62% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 50% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 49% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 46% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 45% | Somatic Therapy |
| 43% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 41% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 69% | Young Adult |
| 58% | Senior |
| 48% | Teen |
| 16% | Children |
Client Focus
| 66% | Women |
| 51% | Men |
| 45% | LGBTQ+ |
| 37% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 35% | Christian |