Social Anxiety therapists in Markham, ON
Browse Social Anxiety therapists in Markham, Ontario, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Social Anxiety
Ty Therapy
Counsellor/Therapist, RP
Life can feel overwhelming especially when it can feel like there are hundreds of things to think about and plan for. You might find yourself worrying about how your actions might reflect poorly on you or feel very concerned about how people might notice you. I am here to be able to walk alongside you to calm those thoughts down and to better understand where they come from and to manage them.
9 Years Experience
Online in Markham, ON (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Samantha Mirarchi | Wild Sage Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
If social situations leave you feeling anxious, self-conscious, or like you’re constantly overthinking everything you said (or didn’t say), you might be dealing with social anxiety. Maybe you avoid certain situations altogether, or you show up but feel tense, awkward, or like you're putting on a mask just to get through it.
Social anxiety can be exhausting, but it’s also something you can work through. In therapy, we’ll explore where that fear comes from, help you challenge the thoughts that are fueling it, and build confidence in how you show up around others, without having to overanalyze every moment.
You don’t have to hide, shrink, or pretend to be someone else to belong. You deserve to feel more at ease in your own skin, and in your connections with others.
10 Years Experience
Online in Markham, ON (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Melissa Letourneau
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
My approach is grounded in authenticity, trust, and often humour. I believe you have the wisdom to navigate life’s challenges and I strive to help empower you to facilitate change in therapy. Exploring your social anxiety in therapy can help identify how anxiety is manifesting itself and work to minimize the disruptive patterns it provokes in your life. I work with individuals, couples, children and families offering a free consultation to ensure we are a good fit. I carry a systemic lens, exploring the way culture, community and family shape our experiences and aspirations. I am committed to strength-based and anti-oppressive practice in my work. I recognize the importance and responsibility I have as a therapist, to address the systemic inequalities impacting clients in their lives.
9 Years Experience
In-Person in Markham, ON
Online in Markham, ON
Social Anxiety
Tony Miller
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD, RP
At the core of the social anxiety usually lies a trauma, which was caused by the “Other”. To understand this anxiety is to understand one’s history of interpersonal relationships. The anxiety should be acknowledged, understood, and dealt with in a profound and deep way that is only possible through a careful examination of one’s history of relationships. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to see if we are a good fit.
9 Years Experience
In-Person in Markham, ON
Online in Markham, ON
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
In-Person in Markham, ON L3S 3J6
Online in Markham, ON
Social Anxiety
Bonny Kaman Li
Counsellor/Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
Social anxiety therapy helps clients understand the fear and self-consciousness that make social situations feel overwhelming, and build confidence and tolerance for connection over time.
12 Years Experience
In-Person in Markham, ON L3P 3P9
Online in Markham, ON
Social Anxiety
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 in Markham, ON L3R 6G2
Online in Markham, ON
Social Anxiety
Abloom Therapy & Wellness
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CCC, MACP
Social anxiety is characterized by intense fear or discomfort in social situations, often leading to avoidance or excessive worry about being judged by others. At Abloom Therapy & Wellness our online therapy provides a safe and supportive environment for individuals with social anxiety to address their fears, build confidence, and develop coping strategies. Through virtual counselling, clients can engage in evidence-based treatments like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or exposure therapy, allowing them to gradually confront social situations and improve their self-esteem, all from the comfort of their own home. Online therapy offers a convenient way to access the support needed to manage social anxiety effectively.
3 Years Experience
Online in Markham, ON (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Dr. Sangeeta Tanwar @ Tanwar Psychology
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Do you feel uncomfortable thinking about social situations and want to avoid them? Do you endure social scenarios with stress and fear of evaluation by others? Psychotherapy is helpful dealing with social anxiety.
7 Years Experience
Online in Markham, ON (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Kyla Lipsman
Registered Social Worker, RSW
I support clients experiencing social anxiety in understanding their triggers, reducing avoidance, and developing greater comfort in social situations.
6 Years Experience
Online in Markham, ON (Online Only)
Markham is one of the most ethnically Chinese cities in North America, with Chinese residents making up the largest share of the population and a significant South Asian minority, creating a therapy community with unusually strong demand for Mandarin-, Cantonese-, and Punjabi-speaking practitioners. The city is a major technology hub — home to Canadian headquarters for IBM, AMD, and dozens of other multinationals — generating consistent demand for therapists who work with high-performance workplace stress, burnout, and the particular identity pressures of first-generation professionals navigating career expectations between cultures. Markham Stouffville Hospital provides institutional mental health resources, while many residents also access care through the broader Toronto metro therapy ecosystem. Help-seeking stigma in some East Asian communities remains an important context for therapists, who often find themselves helping clients normalize therapy alongside the clinical work.
Social Anxiety therapists in Markham, ON Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Markham, ON average 11 years of experience and charge around $176 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (79%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (57%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (56%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$176
Accept insurance
83%
Offer sliding scale
63%
Gender ID
| 69% |
Female |
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| 24% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 64% |
In Person and Online |
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| 36% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 79% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 57% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 56% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 53% | 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 |
| 57% | Senior |
| 25% | Children |
Client Focus
| 58% | Women |
| 47% | Men |
| 41% | LGBTQ+ |
| 31% | Christian |
| 29% | Persons with Disabilities |