Social Anxiety therapists in Bolton, Ontario ON, Canada CA
Social Anxiety
Ps. I Love You Psychotherapy Inc.
Registered Psychotherapist, HBEd, MA (Hons.), Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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).
2 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
Life in Harmony Counselling Services
Counsellor/Therapist
It's normal to experience anxiety in social situations occasionally. However, if it starts affecting your daily life, it could be a sign of social anxiety or social phobia. This is a common anxiety disorder that can interfere with everyday activities and limit opportunities.
Don't let social anxiety take over your life. Contact us today to book a consultation with one of our mental health specialists who can help you learn strategies to overcome this debilitating disorder.
21 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
Elaine Stirling
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Social anxiety can severely impact the ways you want to engage with people, places, or hobbies you love. My approach is gentle and exploratory. I seek to understand your good reasons and frameworks for anxiety and stress, while challenging you with evidence based strategies to live a little differently. Change can take time, and I hope to stand by you while you navigate what tackling social anxiety looks like for your particular situation. Book a free consultation to explore if we are a good fit.
4 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
Bianca Uguccioni
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, RP
Social anxiety can be persistent and impact your relationships and daily life; however, therapy can be supportive in addressing it. In your work with me, you will have an opportunity to interact with someone new, identify challenging beliefs, thoughts and emotions, and better understand them, their origin, and how they have impacted you. In addition, in therapy with me, you will be able to create opportunities to nurture the self and explore new ways to safely expose oneself to different social interactions and develop new skills. Book a free consultation to explore if we are a good fit.
3 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
Nikita Solanke
Registered Psychotherapist, RP (Q)
Therapy equips individuals with skills and confidence to navigate social situations. Cognitive-behavioral techniques, exposure therapy, and social skills training challenge anxiety-provoking thoughts and behaviors.
10 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
Shanna Budzinsky
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Social situations can be challenging and they can trigger our sense of danger, especially if we feel we might be judged or put on the spot. Therapy can provide a safe space to explore the fear that accompanies social situations and the therapy relationship can be used to learn and practice new ways of responding. When supporting individuals experiencing social anxiety, I work at a pace that is comfortable for them and empower them to learn and practice skills that will help them feel more competent and confident in social situations.
12 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
Nave Nijjar, Hear to Heal Counselling Services
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCC
Do you always worry about doing something you think is embarrassing, such as blushing, sweating or appearing incompetent? Social anxiety is more than shyness. It's a fear that does not go away and affects everyday activities, self confidence, relationships and work or school life. Many people occasionally worry about social situations, but someone with social anxiety feels overly worried before, during and after them. It's a common problem that usually starts during the teenage years. It can be very distressing and have a big impact on your life.
7 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
Bree Bonanno
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Social awkwardness is a common aspect of social anxiety, where individuals feel uncomfortable or uncertain in various social situations. Symptoms may manifest as difficulty maintaining eye contact, stumbling over words, excessive self-consciousness, or feeling like an outsider. It can lead to avoidance of social gatherings, which further perpetuates anxiety.
Therapy for social awkwardness focuses on building self-awareness, improving communication skills, and desensitizing individuals to social situations. It's about enhancing social confidence and helping individuals feel more at ease in various interactions, ultimately improving their overall quality of life. Even if you arent ready to address this part yet, I am well-versed in working with individuals that struggle with social anxiety.
3 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
Alexandra Elias
Registered Psychotherapist, M.A., Registered Psychotherapist
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22 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
McDowall Integrative Psychology and Healthcare
Psychologist, Psychologist, Registered Psychotherapist, Pre Registration Professionals
Without treatment, the symptoms of social may continue to interrupt your quality of life. However, treatment has been proven effective in supporting people with anxiety to get back to enjoying life. Here are some next steps to help you get started:
Relaxation strategies can help to decrease the physical symptoms of anxiety. The more you feel your heart racing and your breathing changing, the harder it is to calm yourself down. Try to breathe deeply.
Counselling with a mental health provider has been proven to be very effective in helping individuals overcome Anxiety issues. Not only can a trained counsellor help teach you the strategies needed to help stop the anxiety cycle, they can also help you use them correctly.
In severe cases one should also consult their family doctor since medication, when taken in conjunction with counselling, has often proved helpful.
McDowall Integrative Psychology & Healthcare can help connect you with a mental health professional who is a personal and cultural fit; someone who has expertise treating anxiety.
19 Years Experience