Social Anxiety therapists in Ottawa, Ontario ON, Canada CA
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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 Ottawa, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Gal Zohar
Registered Psychotherapist, M.Ed., Registered Psychotherapist
Social anxiety can make connecting with others feel overwhelming, judgmental, or exhausting. In our work together, we’ll explore what drives these feelings, build confidence, and develop tools to navigate social situations with ease. You’ll learn to engage authentically, trust yourself, and feel more present and grounded in your interactions.
3 Years Experience
In-Person in Ottawa, ON K2E 0A1
Online in Ottawa, ON Ontario
Social Anxiety
Lindsay Becker
Counsellor/Therapist, MACP, MST, C.C.C.
Experience with client dealing with social anxiety
4 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Devka Andotra
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel stressful and exhausting, often leading to avoidance and isolation. In therapy, we work on understanding the root of your fears, challenging negative thought patterns, and building confidence in social situations. Through a mix of CBT, exposure-based techniques, and self-compassion work, I help you feel comfortable stepping into social spaces with greater ease and self-assurance.
5 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Masood Suliman
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Social anxiety is treated through systematic interventions targeting autonomic arousal and negative cognitive appraisals. Treatment plans are customized to challenge avoidance behaviors objectively, aiming to build functional social tolerance and reduce anticipatory distress through structured, evidence-based clinical support.
4 Years Experience
In-Person in Ottawa, ON K2P 0M6
Online in Ottawa, ON Ontario
Social Anxiety
Jaswir Dhillon
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
If social interactions leave you feeling anxious, self-conscious, or fearful of judgment, you’re not alone. Social anxiety can be exhausting and isolating, but it doesn’t have to define your life. Together, we’ll explore your experience of anxiety and work together to build confidence, reduce avoidance, help you feel more at ease and connected in social situations.
8 Years Experience
In-Person in Ottawa, ON K2G 3H7
Online in Ottawa, ON Ontario
Social Anxiety
Ashley Berger
Registered Psychotherapist, BEd, MACP, RP
While I do not offer any expertise in this area, we have several therapists at Psychotherapy Collective, who can work with you to build confidence and develop effective coping strategies when facing social anxiety. Visit our site to schedule a free 15-minute consultation to ensure they are the proper fit for your journey https://www.psychotherapycollective.ca/our-team
3 Years Experience
In-Person in Ottawa, ON
Online in Ottawa, ON Ontario
Social Anxiety
Delphine Amer
Registered Psychotherapist, M.Sc., Registered Psychotherapist
Social anxiety can sometimes stop life in it's tracks. Feeling overwhelming fear and experiencing unhelpful thoughts when in a social setting can make interacting with others so challenging. The good news is that the social anxiety bully can be put in it's place. You can learn strategies that will enable you to control social anxiety and help you to flourish. Together, we will utilize CBT strategies (building an avoidance hierarchy, attempting steps on hierarchy, teaching about cognitive distortions, recognizing triggers, teaching relaxation and grounding techniques). I provide significant psychoeducation on proven clinical methods for managing social anxiety. All the aforementioned presented kindly with empathy for the difficulties experienced. I spend considerable time exploring the roots of anxiety (core beliefs, rules and assumptions, automatic thoughts and adverse childhood events which can result in anxiety symptoms). You will also learn about relaxation and mindfulness to help you live the life you deserve. Congratulations on taking the first step; I look forward to meeting you.
12 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Dennis Keefe
Registered Psychotherapist, M.A.
The first thing you should know is I am very friendly and approachable and that I am willing to meet you wherever you are at in your journey towards trying to address social anxiety. A big part of my focus is on addressing shame or self-judgment around social anxiety as this is often one of the main drivers. I also like to used structured CBT approaches that address unhelpful thoughts, excessive self-focused attention, avoidance of social interactions and many others. Client's often find it helpful to gradually exposure exercises where they gradually move towards feared social situations in small increments and at their own pace. I have also started exploring virtual reality exposure therapy to help aid clients who are not ready for real life exposure yet.
5 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Natasha Tuletta-Bowman, PhDs, MA, MBA
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist and Certified Solution Focused Brief & Couples Therapist
I help individuals manage social anxiety by building coping strategies, increasing self-confidence, and improving social interactions. Together, we’ll work towards overcoming fear and embracing opportunities for connection and growth.
26 Years Experience
In-Person in Ottawa, ON
Online in Ottawa, ON Ontario
Social Anxiety
Kristen See
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Social anxiety often goes hand-in-hand with neurodivergence. I specialize in supporting suspected or late diagnosed ADHDers and AuDHDers who are "high-masking", perfectionistic, and/or cycle between introversion and extroversion. Social anxiety can also be a symptom of trauma. If you are feeling nervous, withdrawn, lonely or are self-isolated, I would like to encourage you to reach out. Improving social anxiety begins when you give yourself permission to connect
7 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Watras Counselling and Psychotherapy Services
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MACP, BSc
Social anxiety occurs for many different reasons and can have a massive impact on one's well-being. It can be so incredibly frustrating to feel so averse or worried about something that you feel or know you should not be anxious about! When working with clients who have social anxiety issues, I take a comprehensive approach in understanding why the social anxiety occurs so that we can solve the issue from the root up; Being anxious is not a state one needs to be in, and it does NOT have to control one's life or decisions.
5 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Jessie Erb
Registered Psychotherapist, DPsychotherapy
Social anxiety can be debilitating as it often is the very opposite of what one is striving for: connection with others. In my practice, we look at the specifics of what may be bringing someone distress in social situations, what these social situations may be and I help provide tools for being able to rebuild courage and resilience to face these day-to-day stressors.
12 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Halyna Polityka
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MEd
Common and workable - let's tackle this together. We will workout on understanding your social anxiety but most importantly try on some tools and challenges to get power over it!
10 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Beyond Talk Psychotherapy
Licensed Psychoanalyst, RP, CAT, CCC, ATPQ, ACNN
A CBT and Narrative approach will be used to explore social anxiety. A narrative approach will be used to externalize social anxiety and understand the impact it is having on your life. A CBT approach will be used by focusing on the thoughts, behaviours, and your reaction to the situations to help lessen the anxious and fearful thoughts.
4 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Christina Tawdrous
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying)
Social anxiety can make even everyday interactions daunting. I provide a safe space to explore the roots of your anxiety and develop techniques to help you feel more comfortable and confident in social settings.
3 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Jane Allen
Psychologist, Master Counselling, BSc. Eng, MBA
Social anxiety can feel debilitating and yet it is fairly common. I work with my clients to help understand the roots of their social anxiety. With practice and support, social anxiety can be improved. I can help you with perspectives and techniques for improvement.
6 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Nathan Kretzschmar
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel tense, exhausting, or full of self-monitoring. You may fear being judged, rejected, embarrassed, or misunderstood. Therapy can help you understand the thoughts, body sensations, and avoidance patterns that keep social anxiety going, while gradually building confidence, self-acceptance, and more freedom in relationships.
13 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Sarah Bickle
Registered Psychotherapist, MPsy., R.P.
Social anxiety can make even the simplest social interactions feel daunting. In therapy, we’ll work to reduce the fear and avoidance that holds you back. I’ll guide you in challenging negative thought patterns and using grounding techniques to reduce anxiety in real-time. Together, we’ll build your confidence in social situations and address the deeper causes of your anxiety, empowering you to feel more at ease in your interactions with others.
6 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
North Star Therapy-- Cleo Haber
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
We all have feelings of worry from time to time. However if these thoughts and feelings are persistent and you find you have constant worries about social interactions, what people may be thinking about you, how others perceive you and self-doubt in social situations, you may be struggling with social anxiety. Psychotherapy is a powerful tool to help manage and mitigate symptoms of social anxiety by uncovering the root cause of your worries. By understanding your fears and triggers, you can better navigate anxiety provoking situations and move through them with more ease and confidence.
25 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Ottawa's identity as Canada's capital and a major hub for the federal public service creates a therapy landscape shaped by the particular stresses of government work — including bureaucratic frustration, political exposure, and the weight of careers lived in proximity to national policy decisions. The city's large bilingual population means both French- and English-speaking therapists are essential, with many practitioners offering services in both official languages. The Ottawa Hospital and Montfort Hospital provide institutional mental health resources alongside a private practice community serving the Glebe, Westboro, and Barrhaven areas. Ottawa's significant visible minority communities — including large Lebanese, Chinese, and Somali populations — drive growing demand for culturally affirming and multilingual therapists.
Social Anxiety therapists in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada average 10 years of experience and charge around $171 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (82%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (59%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (57%).
Average years in practice
10 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$171
Accept insurance
84%
Offer sliding scale
64%
Gender ID
| 70% |
Female |
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| 24% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 62% |
In Person and Online |
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| 38% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 82% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 59% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 57% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 53% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 51% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 44% | Narrative Therapy |
| 42% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 74% | Young Adult |
| 63% | Teen |
| 59% | Senior |
| 26% | Children |
Client Focus
| 57% | Women |
| 48% | Men |
| 41% | LGBTQ+ |
| 32% | Christian |
| 30% | Asian |