Social Anxiety therapists in Ottawa, Ontario ON, Canada CA
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Social Anxiety
Malika Chandra
Registered Psychotherapist, MPS, RP (Qualifying)
Social anxiety can feel like a constant barrier between you and the world, making everyday interactions seem daunting. But you don't have to face this alone. As a therapist, I'm here to help you develop strategies to manage your anxiety and build confidence in social settings. If you're struggling with social anxiety, I invite you to reach out. Together, we can work on challenging negative thoughts, developing coping skills, and gradually facing fearful situations. Call today and begin your journey to feeling more at ease in social situations and living a fuller, more connected life. Book a free 15-minute consultation.
3 Years Experience
In-Person in Ottawa, ON
Online in Ottawa, ON Ontario
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
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
Kai DeMaeyer - Talk with Kai - Intimacy and Identity
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP (Qualifying)
Social anxiety isn't shyness, and it isn't something you can think your way out of by reminding yourself people aren't watching that closely. It lives in the body, in anticipation, in the replay afterward. I work with clients on the whole cycle of it, not just the moments of avoidance, but the exhaustion of managing it constantly and what it's cost them over time.
1 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
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
Leigh Berry
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RHN
Helping women to hold space for the discomfort that feeling anxiety and fear brings, especially in social situations. With social anxiety often comes feelings of overwhelm, a sense of dread about being around others, obsessive worrying about what others think, not knowing what to do or say- like your mind going blank, digestive issues, and avoidant behaviour. Together, we will work to uncover the root causes behind your thoughts, feelings and symptoms to provide you with concrete, practical tools you can use to support overwhelming emotions. From working together you can develop awareness and insight into thought and behaviour patterns, while learning to relate more amicably to the emotions gripping and pushing you around or preventing you from living your life. When we do this, we can focus more on what matters in our life and the kind of person we want to be.
16 Years Experience
In-Person in Ottawa, ON K2M 1X4
Online in Ottawa, ON Ontario
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
Lindsay Milligan
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
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
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
Tanya Beach
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP (Qualifying)
From an emotionally focused perspective, working with social anxiety involves exploring the emotional experiences underlying an individual's fear of social situations. Social anxiety may stem from attachment-related insecurities that leave us vulnerable to feelings of rejection or judgment. Taking an emotionally focused approach our goal is to identify and process these underlying emotions, which may include shame or fear of abandonment, that often fuel such anxiety. By creating a safe, empathic therapeutic environment, we will also work on becoming aware of any negative emotional cycles, like avoidance or self-criticism and work to heal these wounds and soften our defenses. As individuals connect more deeply with their core emotions and gain more clarity about their internal world it can lead to increased self-acceptance which enables individuals to face social situations with a sense of security, reduced anxiety and an improved ability to engage with others in an authentic way. Book a free 15-minute consultation with me to see if I’m the right fit for you.
3 Years Experience
In-Person in Ottawa, ON
Online in Ottawa, ON Ontario
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
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
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
Rachelle Trudel - *psychothérapeute bilingue*
Registered Psychotherapist, RP/PA, CCC
Do you feel uncomfortable in groups or crowds and prefer one on one or small social gatherings with trusted others? Do you come up with excuses to avoid social events? Do you constantly worry about what others are thinking of you and wonder if you did or said something wrong? You're not alone, and you may have social anxiety. I help my clients with these types of fears understand where they come from, and develop healthier self-esteem to help counter them. I would be happy to support you in feeling more confident and connected!
9 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
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
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)
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)
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 $173 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
$173
Accept insurance
83%
Offer sliding scale
62%
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
| 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) |
| 52% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 48% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 43% | Narrative Therapy |
| 41% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 73% | Young Adult |
| 61% | Teen |
| 57% | Senior |
| 24% | Children |
Client Focus
| 57% | Women |
| 46% | Men |
| 41% | LGBTQ+ |
| 31% | Christian |
| 29% | Persons with Disabilities |