![Garrett LaFosse, M.Sc., RP, RMFT](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/garrett-lafosse.jpg)
Anxiety Counsellor
Garrett LaFosse, M.Sc., RP, RMFT
Registered Psychotherapist; Registered Marriage and Family Therapist; Professional member of Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)
In N2L 1J7 - Nearby to St Jacobs.
Anxiety can come in many forms, such as: panic and anxiety attacks; extreme fear; worrying thoughts from which one rarely gets a break; sleeplessness either due to going over and over how one behaved during the day, and judging oneself, or, from dreading what the following day might bring; fear and avoidance of one's own intense emotions; fear of rejection of others, leading to intense social anxiety or avoidance of close relationships; performance anxiety, such as worries about exams, job interviews, or performance appraisals at one's place of work. I like to get a sense of the frequency, intensity, and duration of somebody's anxiety, and then to help them to reduce all 3.
![Transformation Counselling, In-Person & Online Therapy](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/transformation-counselling.jpg)
Anxiety Counsellor
Transformation Counselling, In-Person & Online Therapy
Registered Social Worker
In N2J 1N8 - Nearby to St Jacobs.
My approach to Anxiety & Stress Treatment combines evidence-based techniques with a compassionate, individualized touch. In a supportive and non-judgmental environment, we will identify the sources of your anxiety and stress, and develop practical strategies to manage them. Utilizing cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and relaxation techniques, I aim to help you regain control, reduce symptoms, and improve your overall well-being. By empowering you with effective tools and coping mechanisms, you can lead a calmer, more balanced life. Take the first step towards peace and book an appointment with us today.
![Brianna Stewart, MA, BA](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/brianna-stewart.jpg)
Anxiety Counsellor
Brianna Stewart, MA, BA
Registered Psychotherapist
In N1S 2L6 - Nearby to St Jacobs.
Anxiety and stress can be consuming and prevent people from living their fullest lives. I offer practical treatment to help people learn to manage and reduce feelings of anxiety for a more peaceful day to day life in which emotions and fears do not take over. Clients learn to challenge and reduce their anxiety with my support and guidance and learn calming techniques, thought challenging, and emotion management. Learning healthy ways to cope with stressful situations is also a priority. There are both physical, mental, and emotional benefits to managing and reducing stress and anxiety, e.g., reduced blood pressure, reduced muscle tension and aches, a sense of calmness, confidence, and so on.
![Bojena Kelmendi, M.S.W. R.S.W.](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/bojena-kelmendi.jpg)
Anxiety Counsellor
Bojena Kelmendi, M.S.W. R.S.W.
Registered Social Worker, Therapist
In N2M 4K1 - Nearby to St Jacobs.
Stress and anxiety when present within healthy limits can stimulate, motivate, challenge, warn and activate our bodies to react accordingly to the situation. When it's too much, too intense and for too long, stress and anxiety lead to poor functioning, impairment and exhaustion resulting in stress and anxiety overload, contributing heavily to triggering anxiety disorders. In my therapy, I use therapeutic approaches and techniques that help reduce stress and anxiety and enhance the quality of your life and build your emotional resilience. You develop skills to minimize distress and maximize efficacy in many areas of your living and live life in a happier and healthier manner
![Melissa Clews-Hunt, MSc, RP, RMFT-SM](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/melissa-clews-hunt.jpg)
Anxiety Counsellor
Melissa Clews-Hunt, MSc, RP, RMFT-SM
Individual, Couple & Family Therapist, Clinical Supervisor & Supervisor Mentor
In N1H 3V4 - Nearby to St Jacobs.
Anxiety is rampant in our time. The pace of life and how much we are expected to produce, the old metaphors of our bodies as machines are no longer working for us. I use meditations, grounding activities with nature items indoors, as well as going outdoors for sessions. Particularly the outdoor time really invites clients to reconnect with their bodies, minds and spirts and brings calm, peace and perspective back into those moments.
![Amy Boyd, MACP](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/amy-boyd.jpg)
Anxiety Counsellor
Amy Boyd, MACP
Registered Psychotherapist
In N1H 3W5 - Nearby to St Jacobs.
When our lives get overwhelmed with anxiety and stress it can be hard to ask for help. I commend you for taking the first step and reaching out. In our sessions I will create a compassionate space for you to talk about difficult topics without judgment. I use an informal, conversational approach to therapy where I incorporate techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT). I support my clients in developing effective coping strategies that enable them to live a more authentic and fulfilling life.
![Atlas Therapy, M.A., RP, OAMHP](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/atlas-therapy.jpg)
Anxiety Counsellor
Atlas Therapy, M.A., RP, OAMHP
Registered Psychotherapist
In N3H 1C2 - Nearby to St Jacobs.
Unfortunately, the swift pace of contemporary life, coupled with demanding work settings and unexpected challenges, frequently gives rise to stress and anxiety. At Atlas Therapy, our commitment is to help clients develop effective tools and skills to manage stress and address anxiety before they escalate into overwhelming forces. Our therapeutic approach delves into a profound understanding of the nervous system's influence on the body, enabling us to customize methods based on each client's unique needs. Through this personalized approach, our goal is to offer unparalleled support, fostering the development of inner strength and overall well-being.
![Insight Neuropsychotherapy, Counselling, and Supervision, PhD, RP](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/insight-neuropsychotherapy,-counselling,-and-supervision.jpg)
Anxiety Counsellor
Insight Neuropsychotherapy, Counselling, and Supervision, PhD, RP
Kate Harper, PhD, RP Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO) & Clinical Supervisor
In N2L 3C5 - Nearby to St Jacobs.
Are you feeling stressed, exhausted, burned out, and run down? Have you been exposed to stress and trauma through your work as a front-line healthcare professional? Our biological bodies and brains were not designed for the types of financial, cultural, social, and relational stressors we live with today. I see anxiety as a reminder to start listening to our body, our mind, and spirit. I can help you with Mindfulness-based stress reduction and self-care approaches to guide you toward a more peaceful, meaningful, and fulfilling life.
![Claire Simpson, MA, CCC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/claire-simpson.jpg)
Anxiety Counsellor
Claire Simpson, MA, CCC
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Canadian Certified Counsellor
In N2K 3T6 - Nearby to St Jacobs.
Through a multi-faceted approach, clients' anxious thoughts and feelings are explored without judgment. I work on helping clients to take small, purposeful actions toward their core values despite their anxiety. Additionally, we explore the stories that the client tells themselves about their anxiety, empowering them to reframe these narratives and regain a sense of control. Together, we also uncover and begin to understand any parts of the client that are activated by anxiety. My goal is to help my clients to cultivate greater emotional flexibility and resilience to help them navigate anxiety in a way that aligns with their true self.
![Janeen Weatherhead, MA, RP](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/janeen-weatherhead.jpg)
Anxiety Counsellor
Janeen Weatherhead, MA, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
In N3B 1N3 - Nearby to St Jacobs.
I believe we all have moments in our lives when we experience stress and anxiety. Every single one of us could benefit from tools taken from mindfulness exercises, and other great therapeutic approaches. Stress sucks, but stress can be a really important reminder that we need to pay attention to something important going on in our lives. Let’s find the tools that work best for you and start implementing them into your life. Let’s breathe a little easier together.
![Julianna Switaj, Ed. D., C. Psych](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/julianna-switaj.jpg)
Anxiety Counsellor
Julianna Switaj, Ed. D., C. Psych
Registered Clinical and Counselling Psychologist
In N1H 6J2 - Nearby to St Jacobs.
Everyone feels anxiety at some point in their lives but when it starts to interfere with your life, counseling can help. Although anxiety can feel debilitating, it is treatable. People with anxiety don’t always share the same symptoms, they vary from person to person. Therapy will help you to reclaim your life and function in a chronically stressful world.
![Tanya Beach, RP (Qualifying)](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/tanya-beach.jpg)
Anxiety Counselor
Tanya Beach, RP (Qualifying)
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Available for Online Therapy
Anxiety and stress have become all too common in our lives, often going unnoticed or even normalized and dismissed. My goal is to support you as you explore the various aspects of your life that are contributing to such anxiety and stress as well as uncovering the factors that influence your ‘window of tolerance’—the space where you can manage stress effectively. Together, we’ll identify your strengths and resources that will help you expand your ability to cope. Book a free 15-minute consultation with me to see if I’m the right fit for you.
![Becky Hills, MTS, RP, RCT, RPC, CPC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/becky-hills.jpg)
Anxiety Counsellor
Becky Hills, MTS, RP, RCT, RPC, CPC
Registered Psychotherapist
In N2L 6G6 - Nearby to St Jacobs.
Stress and anxiety trigger the internal alarm system, alerting us to a threat, and activating our nervous system, sending a flood of stress hormones through the body in preparation to fight the threat, or run from it. When the brain determines the threat is gone it sends the signal that the body returns to its natural calm state. But what if the brain fails to tell the body that the threat is gone? This is where stress and anxiety start to build and become seemingly impossible to endure. I work with my clients to reduce the presence of stress, to cope and mange it better, while learning how to intentionally activate the body's calming mechanisms.
![Omar Waheed, MA RP CSAT](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/omar-waheed.jpg)
Anxiety Counsellor
Omar Waheed, MA RP CSAT
Registered Psychotherapist | Certified Sex Addiction Therapist
In N2H 1Z6 - Nearby to St Jacobs.
In my experience, the combination of schema therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is an effective approach to dealing with anxiety. This method digs deeper than CBT alone and brings forth insights that guide us to specific stress and anxiety management priorities tailored to your needs. This is an amplified form of CBT that will open a new door to your recovery.
![James Morgan, M.Div., M.A.Sc.](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/james-morgan.jpg)
Anxiety Counsellor
James Morgan, M.Div., M.A.Sc.
Psychotherapist
In N2H 1V2 - Nearby to St Jacobs.
Anxiety has many sources and can mean many different things. It is always experienced physiologically in the same way, no matter the source or meaning. Anxiety arises when we move into unknown territory. This is normal. It arises when something of value to us is threatened. We can think of this as "sacred" anxiety. Or we can become anxious about being anxious, worried about things over which we have no control. This is neurotic anxiety. I work with people to first understand the source and meaning of their anxiety. Then work to help them learn to calm the anxiety down in order to take appropriate action in dealing with its source.
![Carleigh Monk, MACP, RP](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/carleigh-monk.jpg)
Anxiety Counsellor
Carleigh Monk, MACP, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
In N1M 1H8 - Nearby to St Jacobs.
Is your mind constantly running? Always telling you the worst is going to happen, or questioning why you did something? Do you have a strong inner critic constantly beating you up? Anxiety can be so overwhelming and gets in the way of truly being present and living your life. Sometimes it can feel like there is no escape from that loud voice inside your head, but there is! Working together we will identify your anxious thoughts, and utilize and practice skills to use beyond the therapy room that will help you feel more centred, present and fulfilled.
![Yasmin Goldie, RP, RN](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/yasmin-goldie.jpg)
Anxiety Counselor
Yasmin Goldie, RP, RN
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Nurse
Available for Online Therapy
Dealing with stress and anxiety can be a challenge for many and navigating GAD, SAD and OCD can feel like anxiety has the upper hand. There are many coping strategies available to help with anxiety. Research has shown that CBT can be as effective as medication (Source: APA Div. 12 (Society of Clinical Psychology). I use a blend of CBT and ACT to help with anxiety both of which are research-based and proven to be effective for many people.
![Kristina Beifuss, MDiv, RP](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/kristina-beifuss.jpg)
Anxiety Counsellor
Kristina Beifuss, MDiv, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
In N3C 3X1 - Nearby to St Jacobs.
My approach to treating anxiety and stress often involves integrating cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), mindfulness techniques and relaxation strategies into the work that I do with clients. By helping clients identify negative thought patterns, I am able to guide them in developing more helpful coping mechanisms. Mindfulness practices such as meditation and breathing exercises foster a sense of calm and present-moment awareness. Additionally, relaxation techniques such as progressive muscle relaxation reduce physical tension. Clients benefit from these methods by experiencing reduced symptoms, improved emotional regulation and enhanced overall well-being.
![Magdalena Karakehayova, RP](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/magdalena-karakehayova.jpg)
Anxiety Counsellor
Magdalena Karakehayova, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
In N1E 6A8 - Nearby to St Jacobs.
Anxiety can be a productive and useful tool in helping us understand and interpret our environment. However, when anxiety is chronic, it can take a significant toll on both physical and mental health, ultimately effecting all facets of our lives. I like to examine the causes of anxiety and understand what anxiety is attempting to communicate and protect one from. In doing so, I hope to reframe anxiety, foster acceptance and welcome healing and change. I am also a strong believer in self-care and giving oneself permission to rest, which is imperative in stress and anxiety management. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to ensure we are a good fit.
![Bayridge Counselling Centre, Counselling Centre](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/bayridge-counselling-centre.jpg)
Anxiety Counsellor
Bayridge Counselling Centre, Counselling Centre
Individual, Couples, and Family Counselling
In N2H 3Z2 - Nearby to St Jacobs.
It is normal to worry and feel stressed about life's problems and pressures. But when compounded symptoms begin to overwhelm us to the point where we are getting headaches, heart palpitations, a churning stomach, cold sweats, sleepless nights, weight loss, obsessive thoughts, a distressed GI tract - then we need help to break the adrenaline-fear cycle. Anxiety feeds on fear and needs to be confronted, appropriately and safely, with relaxation techniques, new perceptions and constructive thinking patterns. A counsellor can help you do this.
![Mandy de Boer, MA, RP](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/mandy-de-boer.jpg)
Anxiety Counsellor
Mandy de Boer, MA, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
In N0G 1A0 - Nearby to St Jacobs.
It is easy to become to become overwhelmed by emotions, especially when they tend to have particularly negative reactions to those unpleasant feelings and situations. In therapy we will work though learning to understand how thoughts contribute to you anxiety symptoms. By learning to change those thought patterns, you may reduce the likelihood and intensity of anxiety symptoms. You will also learn techniques to reduce undesired behaviours associated with anxiety and stress. Specifically, you're encouraged to approach activities and situations that provoke anxiety to learn that their feared outcomes and work through the heat of the moment, with guidance and help.
![Usman A.T. Khan, RP (Qualifying)](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/usman-a.t.-khan.jpg)
Anxiety Counselor
Usman A.T. Khan, RP (Qualifying)
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Available for Online Therapy
Anxiety and stress can disrupt your life and affect your overall well-being. My approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness techniques to help you manage and reduce these feelings. Together, we’ll explore the root causes of your anxiety and stress, develop practical coping strategies, and work on building resilience. I aim to provide a supportive environment where you can gain control over your stressors and cultivate a more balanced and calm life. Contact me to schedule a free 15-minute consultation to start taking steps towards greater peace of mind.
![Dawn Graham, MA, RP](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/dawn-graham.jpg)
Anxiety Counsellor
Dawn Graham, MA, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
In N1M 3P2 - Nearby to St Jacobs.
Anxiety and stress are main reasons that we lack balance in our lives because they result in heightened focus on one particular area, often to the detriment of others. Taking the time to explore how your anxiety and stress are affecting you and finding strategies for addressing the imbalance can lead to a greater sense of peace and more satisfaction and contentment with life.
![Rita France, BRE, MDiv, RP](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/rita-france.jpg)
Anxiety Counsellor
Rita France, BRE, MDiv, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
In N1R 7Z1 - Nearby to St Jacobs.
Together we look at some of the underlying factors that contribute to your anxiety/stress. Sometimes it's internal factors and other times it may be coming from external environments. Understanding is half the battle. By learning new skills you can learn to manage your anxiety and stress much better! I utilize an empathetic approach to help deescalate some of the stress you may be experiencing. Hope is here!
![Michelle Gibson, MSW,RSW | Gibson & Associates](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/michelle-gibson.jpg)
Anxiety Counsellor
Michelle Gibson, MSW,RSW | Gibson & Associates
Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist
In N2G 4G7 - Nearby to St Jacobs.
For many of us, our stream of life is interrupted by events that are so stressful and scary that they create lasting change. This can be a single incident such as an assault or accident. Or, it could be recurring incidents that take place in the course of our work. It could also be trauma in our earliest years from our caregivers or in our first relationships. If you feel that something from your past is impacting your current life, trauma and stress focused therapy may be a good fit for you.