Social Anxiety therapists in L'Amoreaux, ON
Browse Social Anxiety therapists in L'Amoreaux, Ontario, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Lia Khalili
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (RP)
At Bright Start Bright Future Counselling Centre, I understand that social anxiety is far more than just "shyness"—it is a paralyzing, exhausting fear of judgment that can completely shrink your or your child's world. Drawing on over 20 years of clinical experience specializing in youth and family systems, I provide a gentle, evidence-based space to help individuals manage racing thoughts, overcome social avoidance, and build genuine confidence in their relationships.
Social anxiety often presents as severe school refusal, selective mutism, difficulty making friends, or intense panic before social gatherings. For children and teenagers, these fears can be deeply intertwined with ADHD or neurodivergent masking. In our sessions, I combine Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills with creative play and art therapy. This multi-modal approach allows younger clients to safely externalize their fears, practice gentle social exposures, and regulate physical anxiety symptoms like a racing heart or stomach aches without feeling overwhelmed.
For adults, social anxiety frequently manifests as chronic workplace stress, performance anxiety, or profound social fatigue. We work collaboratively to deconstruct negative thought patterns, build assertive communication tools, and establish healthy boundaries so you can navigate life's transitions with confidence. Your family does not have to live in isolation—contact me today for a free 15-minute consultation.
20 Years Experience
In-Person Near L'Amoreaux, ON
Online in L'Amoreaux, ON
Your Story Counselling Services
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, CCC, RMFT, RSW, RP
Finding yourself overwhelmed, stressed out, and anxious? Learn how to make sense of your anxiety, develop skills to cope and minimize it, and work towards building the confidence to feel safe and secure even in times of uncertainty. Living as a person with anxiety does not mean you have to be anxious all the time, learn how to redefine your relationship with your anxieties and fears in order to overcome them. Our therapists can help you identify the roots of your struggles, offer a safe space for respite and together with you create a custom treatment plan to overcome them. Head over to our website to learn more!
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near L'Amoreaux, ON
Online in L'Amoreaux, ON
Affordable Therapy York Region
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RMFT, RSW
Helps clients build social confidence, ease physical panic in groups, and foster meaningful personal connections.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near L'Amoreaux, ON
Online in L'Amoreaux, ON
Recalibrate Therapeutic Services
Registered Social Worker, B.A., Psych, M.S.W., R.S.W.
Dealing with the impact of social anxiety. Developing effective strategies to manage and overcome.
26 Years Experience
In-Person Near L'Amoreaux, ON
Online in L'Amoreaux, ON
Bipolar Disorder Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist
We have over a combined 22 years experience helping clients get down to the root cause of social anxiety. The recurring thoughts and feelings around anxiety that need to be understood and identififed. Greg Rennie and Josh Goordat are taking new clients. Go to https://rennieclinicalservices.janeapp.com
22 Years Experience
In-Person Near L'Amoreaux, ON
Online in L'Amoreaux, ON
Audrey Kao
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
No matter how much we might long for close relationships, social anxiety can still hold us back from putting ourselves out there and meet new people.
Through our work together, we will learn how to overcome this fear of being judged and perceived negatively, build confidence, and equip you with the communication skills you need to make and maintain the meaningful relationships you're looking for.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near L'Amoreaux, ON
Online in L'Amoreaux, ON
Mindful Connections Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist
Social anxiety turns ordinary moments into performances: rehearsing sentences before you say them, replaying conversations for days, feeling watched and judged even among friends. The loneliness of wanting connection while fearing it is real, and it's more common than you know. Here you'll find a warm, nonjudgmental space to understand your anxiety without shame, quiet the inner critic that narrates every interaction, and gradually build confidence in being seen. The goal isn't to become someone else, it's to genuinely understand yourself, loosen fear's grip on your relationships, and let people meet the real you. Together we'll work toward feeling more at ease, more connected, and more equipped to show up in your life and relationships.
2 Years Experience
In-Person Near L'Amoreaux, ON
Online in L'Amoreaux, ON
Sara Ahmadzadeh
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
When every interaction feels like a chance to be judged, even being yourself can feel exhausting. Therapy offers a space to quiet the inner critic, ease the fear of others’ perceptions, and feel more free to show up as you are.
2 Years Experience
In-Person Near L'Amoreaux, ON
Online in L'Amoreaux, ON
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
In-Person Near L'Amoreaux, ON
Online in L'Amoreaux, ON
Samantha Williams-Lauder
Registered Social Worker, MSW,RSW
Social anxiety can make interactions feel exhausting, threatening, or full of self-monitoring. You may worry about being judged, rejected, embarrassed, or misunderstood. Therapy can help you understand these fears, reduce avoidance, build confidence, and develop a more compassionate relationship with yourself in social situations.
1 Years Experience
In-Person Near L'Amoreaux, ON
Online in L'Amoreaux, ON
Social Anxiety therapists in L'Amoreaux, ON Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in L'Amoreaux, ON average 11 years of experience and charge around $174 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (80%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (56%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (54%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$174
Accept insurance
84%
Offer sliding scale
64%
Gender ID
| 69% |
Female |
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| 25% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 66% |
In Person and Online |
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| 34% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 80% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 56% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 54% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 54% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 48% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 44% | Narrative Therapy |
| 41% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 72% | Young Adult |
| 61% | Teen |
| 58% | Senior |
| 25% | Children |
Client Focus
| 60% | Women |
| 48% | Men |
| 42% | LGBTQ+ |
| 33% | Christian |
| 30% | Asian |