Therapy for Anxiety
Calm your mind. Regulate your body. Reclaim your life.
Is Anxiety Taking Over Your Life?
- Do you feel constantly on edge—like your body is bracing for something to go wrong?
- Are you overwhelmed by racing thoughts, worst-case scenarios, or the pressure to keep it all together?
- Have you tried coping strategies, self-help tools, or even therapy—but still feel stuck?
You’re not alone—and you’re not broken.
Many of my clients are self-aware, driven, and deeply caring. They’ve read the books, tried to meditate, and maybe even been in therapy before. But inside, they’re exhausted from always being “on.” Their nervous system is constantly activated, and their inner critic is on a loudspeaker. Even when life looks good from the outside, the inside feels like chaos.
A typical day might look like this: You wake up already tense. Your to-do list flashes before your eyes. There’s a tightness in your chest or gut. You power through the day—working, parenting, managing—but under the surface, there’s an unshakable buzz. You overanalyze conversations, second-guess decisions, and anticipate worst-case scenarios. And when it’s finally time to rest, your mind won’t stop. You lie in bed, exhausted but wired, with sleep just out of reach.
This isn’t just stress. It’s your body stuck in a state of survival. And it’s not your fault. Most of us were never taught how to tune into our inner world, to feel and name our sensations, or to trust that our body isn’t the enemy.
Anxiety Isn’t All in Your Head—It’s in Your Nervous System
We live in a culture that rewards productivity and perfectionism, but rarely teaches us how to slow down or feel safe in our own bodies. Many of us were raised to push through, hold it in, or “figure it out.” But anxiety isn’t something you can think your way out of.
When your body perceives threat—real or imagined—it activates a stress response. This might look like:
- Overthinking or obsessive thoughts
- Muscle tension, headaches, or digestive issues
- Difficulty sleeping or relaxing
- Perfectionism or fear of making mistakes
- Emotional shutdown, avoidance, or panic
These aren’t personal failings. They’re survival strategies. They’re how your body has adapted to keep you safe in a world that often feels overwhelming.
Whether your anxiety comes from chronic stress, childhood dynamics, trauma, or simply being a highly sensitive person in a fast-paced environment—your body has been trying to protect you.
But protection isn’t the same as peace. And it’s possible to shift from hypervigilance to grounded resilience. Your nervous system can learn that it’s safe to rest, safe to connect, and safe to be in your body. This shift is what allows true healing—not just symptom management—to unfold.
Therapy for Anxiety Helps You Rewire Your Response to Life
Therapy for anxiety is more than just talking about your feelings. It’s a process of creating safety, regulation, and trust within your body and mind. This kind of work is not about fixing what’s wrong with you—it’s about remembering what’s always been whole underneath the fear.
I specialize in working with clients who appear high-functioning but carry internal chaos. My approach is gentle, trauma-informed, and grounded in somatic psychology and nervous system science.
In our work together, we’ll explore:
- What your anxiety is trying to protect you from—and how to meet those needs with compassion
- How to notice and track your nervous system state—shifting from fight-or-flight to safety
- Somatic tools like grounding, orienting, breathwork, and body awareness to calm your system
- Unhelpful thought loops—and how to gently interrupt them without bypassing your emotions
- Deeper emotional processing of the fear, shame, grief, and overwhelm driving your anxiety
Sessions are customized to your pace and needs. If you’ve been frozen, over-functioning, or living in your head, we’ll help you reconnect to your body and your sense of safety. It’s not about eliminating anxiety—it’s about learning how to be with it differently. Over time, you’ll build inner resilience that goes far beyond symptom relief. You’ll cultivate a new relationship with yourself—one rooted in compassion, curiosity, and calm.
What You Might Experience Through Anxiety Therapy
- A greater sense of calm and ease in your body and mind
- Improved sleep, digestion, and overall energy
- More confidence in your boundaries and decision-making
- A more balanced relationship with work, family, and yourself
- A quieter inner critic and deeper self-compassion
Ultimately, you’ll begin to feel more like yourself—present, grounded, and capable of navigating life with clarity and confidence.
A Simple Metaphor for Healing Anxiety
Imagine your nervous system is like a car alarm. It’s designed to alert you when there’s danger. But when it’s overly sensitive, it goes off with every gust of wind or passing truck.
Therapy helps recalibrate that alarm. You won’t lose your ability to sense danger—you’ll simply become more discerning, less reactive, and more resilient. You’ll gain the tools to reset your baseline and respond from choice, not fear.
Still Have Questions About Starting Anxiety Therapy?
“What if I’ve tried therapy before and it didn’t work?”
You’re not alone. Many of my clients have had unhelpful therapy experiences—where it felt too surface-level or didn’t include the body. My approach integrates mind and body, offering practical tools and deep healing. We go beyond coping into real transformation.
“What if I don’t know what’s causing my anxiety?”
You don’t need to have all the answers. In fact, we begin right where you are. Often, the body knows what the mind doesn’t. Anxiety can stem from long-forgotten events or chronic stress patterns—therapy helps bring those pieces into awareness, gently and safely.
“Do I have to talk about my childhood?”
Only if it feels relevant and supportive to your healing. We won’t dig up the past just for the sake of it. But if early experiences shaped your anxiety, we might explore them together—with compassion and care.
“Can online therapy really help with anxiety?”
Yes. I offer anxiety counseling in Toronto and across Canada via secure video. Many clients feel more comfortable doing this work from their own homes, which can actually support nervous system safety and relaxation.
Why Work With Me
I’ve been supporting clients since 2008 with a blend of psychotherapy, somatic therapy, and nervous system education. My style is warm, grounded, and deeply attuned. I see you as a whole person—not a diagnosis. We work collaboratively, at your pace, with a focus on safety and connection.
I also understand anxiety on a personal level. I know what it’s like to live with the buzzing mind, the restless body, the exhaustion of trying to hold it all together. And I know the relief that’s possible when you stop fighting yourself—and begin listening.
This work is about more than symptom relief. It’s about reclaiming your life, your joy, your presence.
You Deserve to Feel Safe in Your Mind and Body
Imagine waking up with more space in your chest, more calm in your thoughts, and more confidence in yourself. Imagine trusting that you can handle what life brings—without spiraling, overthinking, or numbing out. Imagine building a life where anxiety doesn’t make the decisions—you do.
If you’re ready to begin that journey, I invite you to book a free 15-minute consultation. There’s no pressure—just an open space to ask questions, feel into the fit, and take the next step toward healing.
You don’t have to keep managing anxiety alone. Let’s begin—together.