Performance Anxiety Therapists
Performance anxiety can hold you back from showing your true abilities. Connect with therapists on First Session who can help you perform with greater confidence.
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David Binger
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Virtual Sessions in ON, AB, BC, SK, YT, and NL.
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David Binger
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Offers Free Consultation
ADHD, Addiction, Adoption, Anxiety, Attachment trauma, Building Meaningful Connections, Career guidance, Depression, Early childhood, Familial and social relationships, Family Conflict, Giftedness Issues, Imposter syndrome, Men's issues, Perfectionism, Performance anxiety, Problematic video gaming, PTSD, Relationships, Self Destructive Behaviour, Social anxiety, Trauma
ADHD, Addiction, Adoption, Anxiety, Attachment trauma, Building Meaningful Connections, Career guidance, Depression, Early childhood, Familial and social relationships, Family Conflict, Giftedness Issues, Imposter syndrome, Men's issues, Perfectionism, Performance anxiety, Problematic video gaming, PTSD, Relationships, Self Destructive Behaviour, Social anxiety, Trauma
Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Yukon, Newfoundland and Labrador
Renata Paula da Silva Roma
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Renata Paula da Silva Roma
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
she/her
Offers Free Consultation
Grief and Loss, Anxiety, OCD, Social anxiety, Phobias, Stress, Trauma, Separation anxiety, Performance anxiety, Depression, Perfectionism, Life transitions, Cultural Challenges, Burnout, Grief Processing, People pleasing, Fears and phobia, Befriending the Nervous System, Attachment, Low mood, Panic attacks, Thought Restructuring, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment wounds
Grief and Loss, Anxiety, OCD, Social anxiety, Phobias, Stress, Trauma, Separation anxiety, Performance anxiety, Depression, Perfectionism, Life transitions, Cultural Challenges, Burnout, Grief Processing, People pleasing, Fears and phobia, Befriending the Nervous System, Attachment, Low mood, Panic attacks, Thought Restructuring, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment wounds
Ontario
Candice Burnett
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
Virtual Sessions in BC, NT, YT, AB, SK, and NL.
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Candice Burnett
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
she/her
Offers Free Consultation
Creativity, Psychedelic therapy, Disability, Addiction, Anxiety, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Befriending the Nervous System, Building Meaningful Connections, Children/Teens, Competitive anxiety, Dreams, Existential questions, Confidence, Identity and Self-Exploration, Learning disabilities, Mind-body connection, Nervous system regulation, Neurodiversity, Personal Growth, Performance anxiety, Sports Performance, Thought Restructuring, Somatic Therapy, Brain injury, Empowerment
Creativity, Psychedelic therapy, Disability, Addiction, Anxiety, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Befriending the Nervous System, Building Meaningful Connections, Children/Teens, Competitive anxiety, Dreams, Existential questions, Confidence, Identity and Self-Exploration, Learning disabilities, Mind-body connection, Nervous system regulation, Neurodiversity, Personal Growth, Performance anxiety, Sports Performance, Thought Restructuring, Somatic Therapy, Brain injury, Empowerment
British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Yukon, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and Labrador
Shannon Bradley
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Shannon Bradley
Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
Anger, Emotional regulation, Confidence, Familial and social relationships, Family Conflict, Goal Setting, Maternal mental health, Mindfulness, Negative thinking and ruminating, Parental divorce, Parenting, Performance anxiety, School challenges, Self-Development, Separation anxiety, Thought Restructuring, Social anxiety, Attachment, Trauma, Sexuality and gender issues, Grief and Loss
Anger, Emotional regulation, Confidence, Familial and social relationships, Family Conflict, Goal Setting, Maternal mental health, Mindfulness, Negative thinking and ruminating, Parental divorce, Parenting, Performance anxiety, School challenges, Self-Development, Separation anxiety, Thought Restructuring, Social anxiety, Attachment, Trauma, Sexuality and gender issues, Grief and Loss
Ontario
Jason Scriven
Pre-Licensed Professional
Virtual Sessions in YT, BC, and AB.
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Jason Scriven
Pre-Licensed Professional
He/him
Offers Free Consultation
Separation and divorce, Men's issues, Co-founder relationships, Anger Management, Anxiety, Burnout, Career guidance, Workplace stress, College or University Coaching, Effective communication, Family Conflict, Familial and social relationships, Family issues, Imposter syndrome, Infidelity, Masculinity, Motivation, Navigating challenging relationships, Overwhelm, Parental divorce, Performance anxiety, Relationship anxiety, Relationships, Vulnerability, Depression
Separation and divorce, Men's issues, Co-founder relationships, Anger Management, Anxiety, Burnout, Career guidance, Workplace stress, College or University Coaching, Effective communication, Family Conflict, Familial and social relationships, Family issues, Imposter syndrome, Infidelity, Masculinity, Motivation, Navigating challenging relationships, Overwhelm, Parental divorce, Performance anxiety, Relationship anxiety, Relationships, Vulnerability, Depression
Yukon, British Columbia, Alberta
Dennis Keefe
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Dennis Keefe
Registered Psychotherapist
Offers Free Consultation
Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Boundaries and boundary setting, Chronic and acute illness, Emotional regulation, Fears and phobia, Health anxiety, Life transitions, Low mood, Men's issues, Motivation, OCD, Pain management, Panic attacks, Parkinson's disease, Performance anxiety, Relationships, Social anxiety, Phobias, Stress, Self-esteem, Workplace stress, Disability, Grief and Loss
Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Boundaries and boundary setting, Chronic and acute illness, Emotional regulation, Fears and phobia, Health anxiety, Life transitions, Low mood, Men's issues, Motivation, OCD, Pain management, Panic attacks, Parkinson's disease, Performance anxiety, Relationships, Social anxiety, Phobias, Stress, Self-esteem, Workplace stress, Disability, Grief and Loss
Ontario
Brant Stachel
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in AB and ON.
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Brant Stachel
Registered Psychotherapist
Offers Free Consultation
Eating disorders, Men's issues, Mental performance, Performance anxiety, Sports Performance
Eating disorders, Men's issues, Mental performance, Performance anxiety, Sports Performance
Alberta, Ontario
Andrea Montello
Psychologist
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Andrea Montello
Psychologist
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Dissociation, Childhood trauma, Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment trauma, Attachment wounds, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Burnout, Trauma, Trauma processing, Workplace stress, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Sports Performance, Specific phobias, Social anxiety, Depression, Emotional Numbness, Fears and phobia, Intergenerational trauma, Performance anxiety, Grief Processing, Nervous system regulation
Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Dissociation, Childhood trauma, Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment trauma, Attachment wounds, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Burnout, Trauma, Trauma processing, Workplace stress, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Sports Performance, Specific phobias, Social anxiety, Depression, Emotional Numbness, Fears and phobia, Intergenerational trauma, Performance anxiety, Grief Processing, Nervous system regulation
Ontario
Nicholas Balaisis
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON, AB, BC, and QC.
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Nicholas Balaisis
Registered Psychotherapist
Offers Free Consultation
Anxiety, Attachment, Attachment wounds, Building Meaningful Connections, Burnout, Career guidance, Couples Therapy, Depression, Emotional regulation, Existential questions, Familial and social relationships, Masculinity, Insomnia, Infidelity, Intimacy concerns, Meaning and purpose, Men's issues, Performance anxiety, Parenting, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Transformative dream work, Sexuality, Relationships, Spirituality, Identity and Self-Exploration
Anxiety, Attachment, Attachment wounds, Building Meaningful Connections, Burnout, Career guidance, Couples Therapy, Depression, Emotional regulation, Existential questions, Familial and social relationships, Masculinity, Insomnia, Infidelity, Intimacy concerns, Meaning and purpose, Men's issues, Performance anxiety, Parenting, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Transformative dream work, Sexuality, Relationships, Spirituality, Identity and Self-Exploration
Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Quebec
Europe, United States of America
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What is performance anxiety?
Performance anxiety is intense nervousness or fear that arises in situations where you're being evaluated or observed. It can affect athletes, musicians, students, public speakers, and professionals alike. Symptoms may include racing heart, sweating, trembling, difficulty concentrating, and fear of judgment or failure. While some nervousness is normal, performance anxiety becomes a problem when it interferes with your ability to perform.
Who might benefit from therapy for performance anxiety?
Anyone whose performance is affected by anxiety may benefit from therapy. This includes athletes struggling with competition nerves, musicians or performers with stage fright, students experiencing test anxiety, professionals who dread presentations, or anyone who avoids opportunities because of fear of performing. Therapy can help you reclaim confidence in high-pressure moments.
What's it like to work on performance anxiety in therapy?
Sessions often involve understanding the thoughts and physical sensations that fuel your anxiety, developing coping strategies, and gradually building confidence through practice. Some therapists use cognitive behavioural techniques to challenge unhelpful thinking patterns, while others may incorporate mindfulness, visualization, or exposure exercises. The approach is tailored to your specific situation.
How long does therapy for performance anxiety typically take?
Many people see meaningful improvement within several sessions of focused work. The timeline depends on the severity of your anxiety and how long you've been experiencing it. Your therapist can help you set realistic goals and adjust the approach as you progress.
How do I know if a therapist is right for me?
On First Session, you can watch therapist intro videos to get a sense of their style and expertise. Look for someone who seems understanding and experienced with anxiety in performance contexts. Many therapists offer free consultations to help you determine fit.
How do I book a session?
Browse therapists on First Session who work with performance anxiety. Watch their intro videos, review their profiles, and book directly online when you find someone who resonates. With the right support, you can learn to perform more freely and confidently.