Anxiety Therapy
Anxiety therapy in Mississauga & across Ontario
Anxiety can show up as constant worry, overthinking, panic, people-pleasing, perfectionism, avoidance, or a body that never feels fully settled. I offer virtual psychotherapy for adults and adolescents in Ontario who want to understand what anxiety is protecting, expressing, or repeating, while also building practical ways to move through daily life with more steadiness.
Support
What anxiety therapy can help with
Therapy can help when anxiety has become exhausting, isolating, or difficult to interrupt on your own.
Persistent worry, rumination, or difficulty turning your mind off
Panic symptoms, physical tension, sleep disruption, or chronic stress
Perfectionism, fear of disappointing others, or pressure to stay in control
Avoidance, procrastination, reassurance seeking, or trouble making decisions
Social anxiety, relationship anxiety, boundaries, and conflict avoidance
Anxiety connected with trauma, grief, ADHD, depression, or major life transitions
Approach
Depth-oriented support with practical tools
We can work with anxiety on more than one level. Some sessions may focus on what is happening this week and what helps you regulate in the moment. Other sessions may explore the older patterns, relationships, fears, and expectations that make anxiety feel so convincing. The goal is not to argue yourself out of feeling anxious; it is to build a fuller understanding of what is happening and more choice in how you respond.
Understand patterns
Notice the situations, relationships, and inner expectations that activate anxiety.
Work with the body
Build grounding, pacing, and regulation practices that support your nervous system.
Shift responses
Practice boundaries, decision-making, and follow-through without relying only on avoidance or control.
A good fit if anxiety feels familiar but hard to explain
This work may be useful if you function well on the outside but feel tense, watchful, self-critical, or overwhelmed internally. It can also help if you have tried coping strategies before and want a space to understand why anxiety keeps returning.
Common Questions
Anxiety Therapy FAQ
- Do you use CBT for anxiety?
- I can integrate CBT and DBT-informed skills when they are useful, while also working psychodynamically to understand the deeper patterns and meanings connected with anxiety.
- Can anxiety therapy be virtual?
- Yes. Sessions are virtual and available to clients located in Ontario. Many people find virtual therapy helpful because they can attend from a familiar, private space.
- How do I start anxiety therapy?
- You can book a free consultation to discuss what has been happening, ask questions, and decide whether ongoing therapy feels like a good fit.