Social Anxiety therapists in Gravenhurst, Ontario ON, Canada CA
Social Anxiety
Lotus Pathways Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MACP
Due to the pandemic, you may feel your anxiety in social environments to have increased. Or, you may have always dealt with some degree of social anxiety. Together, we will work on the steps needed for you to reduce the symptoms of social anxiety in a warm, compassionate way.
3 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
Audrey Palmer-Genesis Clinical Services
Registered Psychotherapist, CYW,MTS,RP
Do you feel judged by others? Believe that others are against you? Does this prevent you from having fulfilling life? through the use of resilience skills this can dramatically improve. Call me for a fifteen min consultation.
13 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
Arzu Ferguson
Psychologist, M.Sc., RP, C. Psych.
Living with social anxiety can be very debilitating and detrimental to your daily life. If you're struggling with social anxiety, you may find yourself avoiding others, feeling extremely anxious in social situations, feeling hopeless or overly critical of yourself. My goal as a therapist is to work together as a team to identify your thinking patterns and to develop tools to use in everyday situations. For further information, please feel free to contact me and receive a prompt reply.
27 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
Rom Malik
Registered Psychotherapist, M.Ed., R.P.
The experience of social anxiety can be a severe hindrance towards happiness, professional achievements, and having the best relationships. Social anxiety is rooted in early experiences. My approach is for us to first see what the social concerns are and then to explore early interactions which have had an impact on their development. We will then work towards dismantling them from the present down to the roots. Clients have experienced a sense of freedom from their constant worries of being judged and a significant improvement in self-confidence and self-expression.
29 Years Experience
Social Anxiety
Headway Mental Health
Registered Psychotherapist, Joshua Dvorkin, MPsy, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying),
As a psychotherapist I can employ various techniques and approaches to help someone with social anxiety disorder. Here are some common methods:
1. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT): This approach focuses on identifying and challenging negative thoughts and beliefs related to social situations. By examining and restructuring these thoughts, individuals can develop more realistic and positive thinking patterns.
2. Exposure Therapy: This technique involves gradually exposing individuals to social situations that provoke anxiety. The therapist helps create a supportive and safe environment for the person to face their fears and develop coping strategies. Over time, repeated exposure can help desensitize the person to anxiety-provoking situations.
3. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR): Mindfulness techniques, such as meditation and breathing exercises, can help individuals become more aware of their thoughts and bodily sensations. By practicing mindfulness, individuals can learn to manage their anxiety symptoms and increase their tolerance for discomfort in social situations.
4. Social Skills Training: This involves teaching individuals specific social skills, such as effective communication, assertiveness, and conflict resolution. By practicing these skills in therapy sessions and real-life situations, individuals can improve their confidence and ability to interact with others.
5. Supportive Therapy: Providing a safe and non-judgmental space for individuals to express their feelings and fears can be essential. The therapist can offer emotional support, validation, and guidance throughout the therapeutic process.
6. Medication: In some cases, medication may be prescribed alongside therapy to help manage the symptoms of social anxiety disorder. Psychotherapists may work collaboratively with psychiatrists or other medical professionals to determine the need for medication.
It's important to note that the specific approach used may vary depending on the therapist's training, the severity of the individual's symptoms, and their preferences. A psychotherapist will typically tailor the treatment plan to the unique needs and goals of each person with social anxiety disorder.
7 Years Experience