Social Anxiety therapists in Stephenville, NL
Browse Social Anxiety therapists in Stephenville, Newfoundland And Labrador, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Social Anxiety
Halyna Polityka
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MEd
Common and workable - let's tackle this together. We will workout on understanding your social anxiety but most importantly try on some tools and challenges to get power over it!
10 Years Experience
Online in Stephenville, NL (Online Only)
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 Stephenville, NL (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Sanofer Ansari
Licensed Mental Health Counsellor, MACP
Approach: CBT, emotion-focused therapy, mindfulness and gradual exposure-informed strategies.
I help clients understand fears of judgment, embarrassment, rejection, and negative evaluation. We explore the thoughts, emotions, and physical responses associated with social situations while gradually building confidence and reducing avoidance in a way that feels manageable for the client.
7 Years Experience
Online in Stephenville, NL
Social Anxiety
Tina Presta
Counsellor/Therapist, CPCA MPCC- Provisional, CCPCPR.Cand
Social anxiety isn't just about being "shy"—it is a full-body experience of hyper-vigilance, self-doubt, and the constant fear of being judged. For high-achieving individuals, it often manifests as an exhausting habit of over-analyzing every conversation, worrying about how you are being perceived, and feeling an overbearing pressure to perform flawlessly in social or professional settings. Privately, this loops into intense post-event rumination, a loud inner critic, and a profound sense of loneliness because it feels safer to isolate than to risk being misunderstood or exposed.I provide specialized, compassionate counselling support for individuals navigating the heavy weight of social anxiety, fears, and chronic self-consciousness. Together, we tackle social anxiety from both a mindset and a physiological standpoint. We use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to gently untangle the hyper-critical thought patterns, challenge anxious predictions, and build practical mindset tools to navigate social environments.Because social anxiety instantly triggers your nervous system's survival response—causing physical symptoms like a racing heart, shallow breathing, muscle tension, or a desire to completely shut down—traditional talk therapy can keep you trapped in your head. To bypass that cognitive loop, we integrate tailored breathing techniques, somatic tools, and visual exercises alongside neuro-experiential tools like Brainspotting. Looking beneath the surface allows us to safely target, process, and release the physical trauma of feeling unsafe or exposed in front of others. Together, we will calm your nervous system so you can reclaim your boundaries, quiet the self-doubt, and navigate connections with a genuine sense of safety and ease.
2 Years Experience
Online in Stephenville, NL
Social Anxiety
Aaron Chin
Licensed Mental Health Counsellor, MA, RCC
When working with social anxiety, I like to start with some mindfulness around the issue to gain a deeper understanding of the experience, from here there are many options, and I rely of the client's wisdom to guide me.
4 Years Experience
Online in Stephenville, NL
Social Anxiety therapists in Stephenville, NL Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Stephenville, NL average 10 years of experience and charge around $159 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (61%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (60%), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) (56%).
Average years in practice
10 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$159
Accept insurance
75%
Offer sliding scale
63%
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
| 56% |
In Person and Online |
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| 44% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 61% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 60% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 56% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 49% | Somatic Therapy |
| 47% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 47% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 46% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 74% | Young Adult |
| 67% | Senior |
| 51% | Teen |
| 14% | Children |
Client Focus
| 72% | Women |
| 51% | Men |
| 44% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 42% | Christian |
| 39% | LGBTQ+ |