What is Therapy for Social Anxiety?

Social anxiety is more than just shyness. It's a pervasive fear of social situations that can significantly impact daily life. Therapy for social anxiety is designed to help individuals understand and manage these feelings, enabling them to engage more comfortably in social interactions. This type of therapy often involves cognitive-behavioural strategies, which aim to change negative thought patterns and promote positive behavioural changes. Techniques may include exposure therapy, where individuals gradually face social fears in a controlled setting, and social skills training, which enhances communication and interaction abilities. The goal is to foster confidence and reduce anxiety, empowering individuals to lead more fulfilling social lives.

Do You Feel Overwhelmed in Social Situations?

Living with social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel daunting, leading to avoidance of social settings and missed opportunities. This can affect relationships, career prospects, and overall happiness, as fear and worry overshadow your potential to thrive.

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I will support your journey towards managing social anxiety.

 

Overcoming social anxiety involves gradually facing feared social situations, starting with less intimidating scenarios and building up confidence over time. Through Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), I will help you challenge negative thoughts, develop social skills, and build your confidence. Together we will find individualized coping techniques to help you manage your physical symptoms of social anxiety. With practice and support, you can develop healthier thought patterns and social skills, which over time can help you feel more comfortable in social settings.

Overcoming Social Anxiety Together

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Compassionate Support

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Personalized Insights

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Online Therapy

Convenient and accessible therapy for adults living anywhere in Ontario

Discover the Path to a More Confident You

Increased Confidence: Therapy can help you build self-assurance by addressing the root causes of your social anxiety, allowing you to navigate social situations with greater ease.

Improved Social Skills: Through personalized sessions, we can help you develop effective communication strategies, enabling you to form and maintain meaningful relationships.

Enhanced Emotional Resilience: By exploring your personal triggers and learning coping mechanisms, you can gain the strength to manage anxiety in social environments more effectively.

Psychotherapy | Art Therapy - Therapy Session (virtual)

Individual Psychotherapy (virtual): This is an online/virtual (video) appointment for either new or returning clients who wish to book a one-to-one Psychotherapy/Art Therapy session with me. A standard 50-minute session is $160.00.

NOTE: This appointment type is only for individuals who are seeking therapy for themselves. If you are seeking therapy for someone else (e.g. you are a parent/guardian seeking therapy service for someone under your care/guardianship. such as a child, adolescent or vulnerable adult) you must contact me directly to book. Thank you!

Karen Freud

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