An 8-week online group program designed to help you fear less and speak more.

This signature program combines psychoeducation, science-based strategies, in-class activities, and group-based learning to help individuals develop their own personalized toolkits for coping with public-speaking fears.

This program is structured yet dynamic; while it is lecture-based, you will have plenty of opportunities for questions, participation, and sharing (as much or as little as you want!). 

WHAT CAN I EXPECT?

  • Lecture-based with experiential exercises

  • Science-based strategies and theoretically-grounded

  • Group participation/ learning

  • Summary sheet with key messages from the week

  • Chapter reviews of assigned group book

Who is it for?

  • You are filled with dread prior to/during public-speaking and performing

  • You avoid public-speaking situations

  • Feel disappointed, frustrated or embarrassed about your performance in meetings, interviews and/or presentations

  • You find your nervousness impairs your performance

WHEN DO WE MEET?

For each cohort, we meet weekly for 90-mins over Zoom. The program is open to Ontario residents only and is limited to 8 participants. 

GROUP THERAPY PROGRAM FAQs

  • Step 1: Schedule Intro Call

    Email dr.amandatobe@gmail.com or use the booking link to set up a free 20 minute phone call.

    Step 2: Pre-screen Virtual Interview

    There will be a short pre-screen survey of approximately 30 minutes to assess whether the group fit is suitable. The pre-screen interview is 30 mins and costs $150.

    Step 3: Complete Confidentiality Form

    Because confidentiality is critical to the success of group therapy, all members are required to complete the form prior to the first session. We will review the group privacy/confidentiality rules in detail during Week 1.

  • You must be 19 years and older and a resident of Ontario and have access to the virtual sessions.

    The program is limited to 8 participants.

    This program is not intended to treat those with social anxiety.

  • The program is designed to build each week. When group members miss a week they are advised to schedule a private 1:1 session of approx. 50 mins. (note: all 1:1 sessions are billed at the standard practice rate).

  • Group Pre-screen

    For all new clients, they will be required to have a 30 min pre-screen interview ($150).

    Deposit

    Following the pre-screen, we require a deposit of $350 prior to joining the first workshop. This fee will be reflected in your weekly session receipt.

    Session Fees

    Sessions will be billed following your attendance of each session at $125/session. You will receive a receipt that you may submit to your insurance provider.

    Accepted forms of payment include e-transfer and credit card