Anxiety therapists in Thompson, MB
Browse Anxiety therapists in Thompson, Manitoba, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Somatic Healing Arts, Psychotherapy and Wellness
Registered Psychotherapist, RP (qualifying), MA-ExAT
Anxiety often lives not only in our thoughts, but in our bodies. It can show up as tension, restlessness, shallow breathing, or a sense of being overwhelmed. Approaches like art therapy and sensorimotor therapy gently address anxiety by engaging both body and mind, helping regulate the nervous system, release stored stress, and build a greater sense of safety, grounding, and emotional balance.
9 Years Experience
Online in Thompson, MB
Arne Pedersen - Hypnotherapy Victoria
Hypnotherapist, RCCH
Anxiety and fear often arise when the nervous system has learned to stay on guard, anticipating threat even when there is no immediate danger. Many people experience anxiety as persistent worry, physical tension, or a constant sense of unease — despite knowing logically that they are safe.
From a mindfulness-based perspective, anxiety is understood as a protective response shaped by past experiences where uncertainty, stress, or emotional overwhelm felt difficult to manage. Over time, the nervous system can remain stuck in fight-or-flight, reacting to present situations as though the past is still happening.
When the body stays in this heightened state, it uses a great deal of energy and has little opportunity to return to balance, rest, and repair. This ongoing strain can create an internal sense of threat, reinforcing the feeling that life is unsafe and causing external situations to be perceived as more dangerous or overwhelming than they actually are.
In our work together, the focus is on helping the nervous system gradually recognize safety in the present moment. Through mindfulness practices, breath awareness, and body-based awareness, clients learn how to become more comfortable with uncomfortable emotions and the physical sensations that arise with them.
As people gain experience staying present with these feelings, confidence grows. Anxiety often softens not because life becomes easier, but because there is a growing trust in the ability to feel, process, and move through whatever emotions life brings. When emotional capacity expands, fears lose their grip, and people experience greater freedom, clarity, and confidence in what they choose to do.
Hypnotherapy can further support this process by helping update subconscious threat responses and creating felt experiences of calm, safety, and steadiness that reinforce this trust.
15 Years Experience
Online in Thompson, MB
Autumn Shaw
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Anxiety and fear can affect every aspect of daily life, from relationships and work to sleep and overall well-being. Whether you're experiencing persistent worry, panic attacks, social anxiety, specific fears, or feeling overwhelmed by uncertainty, therapy can help you better understand your thoughts and emotions, develop effective coping strategies, and regain a sense of confidence and control.
0 Years Experience
Online in Thompson, MB
Mariya Garnet
Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist ( Qualifying)
Anxiety often shows up in the body before you can name it: a tight chest, shallow breathing, a jaw that won't unclench, a stomach that drops when your phone rings. Many of the people I see already understand where their anxiety comes from and are tired of talking about it without anything changing. We work with what your body is doing in the moment, slowly, so your system can learn it doesn't have to stay on guard. Online across Ontario, covered by most extended health benefits.
16 Years Experience
Online in Thompson, MB (Online Only)
Our Landing Place
Therapist, RCC, CCC, RSW, RP, RCT
Anxieties of all kinds can be a way our brain communicates with us. There are many ways we can help to interpret, validate, de-escalate, and resolve these feelings.
16 Years Experience
Online in Thompson, MB (Online Only)
Anxiety therapists in Thompson, MB Statistics
Anxiety therapists in Thompson, MB average 10 years of experience and charge around $158 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (64%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (53%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (50%).
Average years in practice
10 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$158
Accept insurance
70%
Offer sliding scale
57%
Gender ID
| 78% |
Female |
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| 18% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 55% |
In Person and Online |
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| 45% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 64% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 53% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 50% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 48% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 47% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 43% | Somatic Therapy |
| 41% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 72% | Young Adult |
| 59% | Senior |
| 50% | Teen |
| 15% | Children |
Client Focus
| 67% | Women |
| 54% | Men |
| 46% | LGBTQ+ |
| 39% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 37% | Christian |