Anxiety therapists in Kitchener, Ontario ON, Canada CA
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Anxiety or Fears
Ms. Clare Pentelow
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, M.S.W., R.S.W.
Anxiety and fears can be very distressing. Working with my clients I try to deeply understand their fears, and the root causes. Anxiety can be caused by stress, brain chemistry, traumatic experiences or situational factors (such as a pandemic!). Depending on your personal situation we can work together to find an therapeutic approach that works for you. Often I use a combination of cognitive behavioural techniques, and emotion processing techniques to support clients in addressing the fears and anxieties they are facing.
17 Years Experience
In-Person in Kitchener, ON N2H 1N9
Online in Kitchener, ON Ontario
Anxiety or Fears
Michael Greene
Registered Psychotherapist, MA Counselling Psychology, Registered Psychologist College of Psychotherapists of Ontario
I see anxiety as a kind of implanted device or being that carefully searches the environment for threats. When it is healthy it is helpful and necessary. When it is unhealthy it exaggerates, and worse yet, creates threats. It can take over your life and produce constant feelings of uncertainty, vulnerability and even danger.
I will help you understand the origins of your anxiety. I will teach you how to befriend it rather than trying to stifle and criticize it as most people do. I will help you with tools and resources such as mindfulness, journalling and breathing. You will also learn how to use other parts of yourself to care for and calm your anxiety.
36 Years Experience
Online in Kitchener, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Anxiety or Fears
Shane Smyth
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, OACCPP
I have had my own lived experience of anxiety and have found therapy very helpful so I work from a place of personal experience. I am trained and experienced in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy modalities such as Mindfulness integrated Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I am also trained in Emotion Focused Therapy for individuals and couples. I have had lots of success helping people learn skills to better cope with anxiety and fears.
19 Years Experience
Online in Kitchener, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Anxiety or Fears
Susan Fehr
Registered Psychotherapist, RP Qualifying, MA
Anxiety has a way of convincing you that something is wrong even when you can't name it. I help clients understand what's driving their anxiety — whether it shows up as racing thoughts, physical tension, or avoidance — and build practical CBT and DBT-based tools to feel more grounded and in control, rather than run by worry.
1 Years Experience
In-Person in Kitchener, ON N2H 5Z6
Online in Kitchener, ON Ontario
Anxiety or Fears
Clare Pentelow
Therapist, MSW, RSW
Anxiety often feels like a constant, noisy background hum or a sharp, sudden alarm that keeps you in a state of high alert. In our work together, we don’t just aim to "quiet" these symptoms; we seek to understand the protective role they have played in your life. Using an IFS (Internal Family Systems) lens, we’ll get curious about the parts of you that feel overwhelmed by "what-ifs" or social dread. By integrating EMDR with a relational and psychodynamic approach, we work to "digest" the underlying experiences and old patterns that fuel chronic unease.
My goal is to provide a warm, empathetic space where we can unpack the origins of your fears and the impact they’ve had on your self-esteem. We will move at your pace to build internal safety and self-compassion, allowing you to move from a place of survival to one where you feel grounded, capable, and more fully connected to the present moment
16 Years Experience
In-Person in Kitchener, ON N2H 2M7
Online in Kitchener, ON Ontario
Anxiety or Fears
Jessica Sloan
Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist and Certified Hypnotherapist
You find it difficult to quiet your mind and feel like you’re constantly overthinking. You may strive for perfection or say yes when you really mean no. I can help you regulate your nervous system so you can make choices guided by your values, rather than by anxiety.
8 Years Experience
Online in Kitchener, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Anxiety or Fears
Kaylen Leonienco
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, Psychotherapist
Experiencing anxiety and fears for some, can be challenging and sometimes even debilitating. Therapy allows us to better understand anxiety or fears and find specific coping strategies to help manage. It is also helpful to reestablish our relationship with anxiety as we often view it in a negative way. Once we find ways to welcome our anxiety, that can benefit us, we can better manage when anxiety is playing tricks on our brains.
13 Years Experience
Online in Kitchener, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Anxiety or Fears
Critical Trauma Therapy
Occupational Therapist, Registered Social Workers, Registered Psychotherapists
We offer Take-Off! which is a fear of flying program using virtual reality and biofeedback. We also offer a Driving Anxiety Program.
19 Years Experience
In-Person in Kitchener, ON N2G 3H1
Online in Kitchener, ON Ontario
Anxiety or Fears
Sunlight Counselling, Melody Mann
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
In therapy, we’ll work gently to understand what your anxiety is trying to protect you from, and to help your body and mind find a sense of safety again. Using approaches like mindfulness, parts work, and EMDR, we’ll build tools to calm your nervous system and restore a feeling of ease and confidence in your daily life.
22 Years Experience
In-Person in Kitchener, ON N2G 3R2
Online in Kitchener, ON Ontario
Anxiety or Fears
Shanna Budzinsky
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Anxiety and stress can be, in a word, scary! They can leave us feeling overwhelmed and alone. Therapy can provide a safe and supportive space to explore these concerns and learn new skills that can restore your sense of freedom and control. Contact me today to start your healing journey.
14 Years Experience
In-Person Near Kitchener, ON
Online in Kitchener, ON Ontario
Kitchener — often referenced alongside Waterloo as part of the Waterloo Region — is at the center of Canada's most significant technology hub outside Toronto, home to the University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University, and dozens of major tech startups and scale-ups, creating persistent demand for therapists who work with innovation-sector burnout, high-stakes career pressure, and the psychological costs of startup culture. The region's growing immigrant population from South Asia, Africa, and the Middle East adds cultural diversity to therapy demand that the private therapy community is still catching up to reflect. Grand River Hospital provides institutional mental health resources alongside an active private therapy community. Kitchener's rapid diversification — beyond its German-heritage Oktoberfest identity — shapes a dynamic and evolving therapy culture.
Anxiety therapists in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Statistics
Anxiety therapists in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada average 11 years of experience and charge around $170 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (78%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (55%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (54%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$170
Accept insurance
79%
Offer sliding scale
62%
Gender ID
| 73% |
Female |
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| 24% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 63% |
In Person and Online |
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| 37% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 78% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 55% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 54% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 52% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 50% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 41% | Narrative Therapy |
| 39% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 67% | Young Adult |
| 59% | Teen |
| 55% | Senior |
| 23% | Children |
Client Focus
| 56% | Women |
| 47% | Men |
| 41% | LGBTQ+ |
| 29% | Christian |
| 28% | Persons with Disabilities |