Social Anxiety therapists in Alderwood, ON
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Social Anxiety
Marjan Emami
Counsellor/Therapist, MD, RTC #3608, MPCC-Provisional #4797, ACTA #3122
Social anxiety is not a flaw or a personal failure. It is a survival response shaped by early experiences where safety, acceptance, or connection were missing. It arises from a “wound” that leaves a person feeling unlovable or unsafe, often creating chronic tension and fear in social situations. Healing involves compassionate self-inquiry, understanding the anxiety as a signal rather than a problem, exploring how it manifests in the body, and gradually rebuilding authentic connections that restore a sense of safety and belonging.
2 Years Experience
Online in Alderwood, ON (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Ps. I Love You Psychotherapy | M. Caracciolo Professional Corporation
Registered Psychotherapist, HBEd, MA (Hons.), Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), C-DBT
Did you know that shyness is actually NOT a character trait but a stress response of being around others? It has to do with a lack of self-esteem and self-acceptance often tied to a history of ECEs (early childhood experiences).
3 Years Experience
In-Person Near Alderwood, ON
Online in Alderwood, ON
Social Anxiety
Jeremy Finkelstein, ADHD Psychotherapist
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Social anxiety can make conversations, meetings, gatherings, and new relationships feel intimidating. You may worry about being misunderstood, saying the wrong thing, or being judged. I help adults reduce avoidance, respond differently to anxious thoughts, and build greater confidence around other people.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Alderwood, ON
Online in Alderwood, ON
Social Anxiety
AL Kaibzhanov, Psychotherapist & Coach | Anxiety, Trauma & EMDR Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, LCSW
I specialize in helping individuals overcome social anxiety by providing compassionate, evidence-based therapy tailored to reduce fear and build confidence in social situations. Through a combination of cognitive-behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices, I work with you to develop coping strategies and enhance your ability to engage comfortably and authentically in social interactions. Let's work together to transform your social anxiety and improve your overall quality of life.
17 Years Experience
In-Person Near Alderwood, ON
Online in Alderwood, ON
Social Anxiety
Arzu Ferguson
Psychologist, M.Sc., RP, C. Psych.
I support individuals who feel anxious or uncomfortable in social or professional situations, often overthinking interactions or fearing judgment.
Therapy focuses on building confidence, reducing avoidance, and helping you feel more comfortable and authentic in social settings.
29 Years Experience
In-Person Near Alderwood, ON
Online in Alderwood, ON
Social Anxiety
Joanna Szczeskiewicz
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Social anxiety makes us feel like we are a walking target for negative unjust criticisms. Everything feels like a rejection or confirmation of personal shortcomings. Many persons with social anxiety create vivid images in their heads of how they might appear to other people and, needless to say, these images are not very flattering. Many cope by avoiding - giving up on almost all social connections or just that important presentation that could lead to a promotion. Many over-prepare, strategize and become perfectionistic. Many experience what can be best described as retroactive anxiety while analyzing the minute detail of an interaction that might have not gone exactly as planned. Some try to interact but then just freeze and soon after scurry away, feeling no better for the attempt.
Cognitive behaviour therapy for social anxiety targets unhelpful assumptions (e.g., "If my dinner party is not perfect, my guests will gossip about me.") as well as attentional processes (e.g., intense scanning of facial expressions). We look at the evidence that keeps these assumptions in place as well as their usefulness. Once we know that the situations that we try to deal with might be uncomfortable but not inherently dangerous, we move towards exposure. We craft behavioural experiments to further test the unhelpful assumptions and create exposure hierarchies for uncomfortable situations that we have no choice but deal with -- you can avoid job interviews or asking someone out but that means that you will be without a job and without a relationship. Each more difficult interaction serves as a learning step. We learn better skills to handle conflict or embarrassment. We learn that although uncomfortable such interactions are manageable leading to eventual decrease in anxiety sensations. Most of all, we build an ability to remain coherent under pressure and despite being judged by others. Some of these exposures occur in real life as you slowly learn to face your challenges, yet the bulk of them occurs in my office as we practice conversation skills, assertive defense of the self or engage in high voltage simulated arguments to inoculate you against the unfairness that unfortunately exists in the world around us. Most of all, we learn to not to overthink.
30 Years Experience
In-Person Near Alderwood, ON
Online in Alderwood, ON
Social Anxiety
Satvinder Khurme
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Feeling anxious, fear, over conscious, want to avoid people, gatherings and when it moves to a level, you feel stressed and it negatively effects your day-to-day life at work or school, at work or a playground means you may be experiencing social anxiety.
28 Years Experience
In-Person Near Alderwood, ON
Online in Alderwood, ON
Social Anxiety
Samaha Sufyan
Registered Psychotherapist, RP (Qualifying)
Social anxiety diminishes as we strengthen relational safety. In my practice I support mothers and individuals easing into social worlds post-trauma or immigration. Online exercises build confidence in real interactions, reducing isolation.
1 Years Experience
Online in Alderwood, ON (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Haley Moore
Registered Social Worker, B.S.W., M.S.W., R.S.W.
Haley specializes in helping clients manage social anxiety through a combination of evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Exposure Therapy. By focusing on your unique experiences and needs, you will work together to develop coping strategies that empower you to navigate life's challenges within your window of tolerance. Haley works with individuals who have social anxiety with a focus on understanding the roots of anxiety, boundary setting for increased tolerance, and coping mechanisms.
8 Years Experience
Online in Alderwood, ON (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Emina Hendricks, CareWay.ca
Registered Psychotherapist, M.Ed., R.P.
Feeling shy & isolated? Having problems making friends or speaking up at work? Do you avoid social interactions all together? CareWay offers Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for social anxiety. Please reach out for a free telephone consultation to see if CBT may be a good fit for you.
9 Years Experience
Online in Alderwood, ON (Online Only)
Social Anxiety therapists in Alderwood, ON Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Alderwood, ON average 10 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) (57%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (56%).
Average years in practice
10 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$174
Accept insurance
83%
Offer sliding scale
63%
Gender ID
| 71% |
Female |
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| 24% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 63% |
In Person and Online |
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| 37% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 80% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 57% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 56% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 53% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 49% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 44% | Narrative Therapy |
| 42% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 73% | Young Adult |
| 61% | Teen |
| 57% | Senior |
| 24% | Children |
Client Focus
| 58% | Women |
| 47% | Men |
| 41% | LGBTQ+ |
| 31% | Christian |
| 30% | Persons with Disabilities |