Anxiety therapists in Ottawa, ON
Browse Anxiety therapists in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Anxiety
Halyna Polityka
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MEd
We will explore the roots/causes as well as how to address them in the present with practical tools and challenges.
10 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON (Online Only)
Anxiety
Jane Allen
Psychologist, Master Counselling, BSc. Eng, MBA
You are not alone if you have anxieties or fears. Anxieties and fears stop people from moving out of their comfort zones, pursuing goals and leading fulfilling lives. I work with my clients to fully understand the nature of their anxiety and to find root causes. I also work on managing the physiological responses, challenging thoughts, detaching from thoughts, and developing new habits.
6 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON (Online Only)
Anxiety
Sarah Bickle
Registered Psychotherapist, MPsy., R.P.
Anxiety and fear can often feel paralyzing, but they don't have to control your life. With my integrative approach, we’ll explore both the mental and physical aspects of your anxiety, using tools like EMDR, grounding techniques, and cognitive restructuring to help you feel more present and in control. Whether you're dealing with generalized anxiety, phobias, or panic attacks, I’ll guide you through the process of healing and self-discovery, helping you build confidence in managing anxiety in everyday situations.
6 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON (Online Only)
Anxiety
Rachael Burnett
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
Navigating life with anxiety, persistent fears, and a nervous system that feels constantly overloaded can be heavy, exhausting work. As a psychotherapist, my primary goal is to help you feel safer and more at home in your own body. Together, we can explore practical strategies such as grounding exercises and nervous system regulation techniques to help you find steady ground when things feel overwhelming. Moving at a pace that honors your boundaries, we will collaborate on goals that matter to you, gently untangling your thoughts and feelings to help make sense of what you've been carrying. Therapy should be a place where you can finally exhale. My practice is designed to be a warm, steady space where you can feel deeply heard, secure, and no longer alone in what you're facing.
1 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON (Online Only)
Anxiety
Masood Suliman
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
My approach to treating anxiety and specific phobias relies on targeted, evidence-based interventions. By utilizing cognitive restructuring and, when clinically indicated, EMDR, treatment systematically addresses the underlying neural networks contributing to hyperarousal. The therapeutic process is structured to support objective symptom management and physiological regulation.
4 Years Experience
In-Person in Ottawa, ON K1Y 1T8
Online in Ottawa, ON
Anxiety
Kristen See
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Whether we're talking about general anxiety, social anxiety, anxiety about health, job security, or death, I believe it all stems from deeper, unresolved concerns. In session, I encourage a collaborative process wherein we not only build skills unique to your concerns and lifestyle but also focus on understanding the source(s) of specific thought patterns.
7 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON (Online Only)
Anxiety
Maria Yaglovski
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (RP), Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)
Anxiety and stress can be overwhelming and sometimes entirely disabling. They interfere with our lives and prevent us from living our best version of selves. In our therapy sessions, we work together to explore the stressors and anxiety that have been impacting you and your ability to lead a healthy stress-free life. We identify options on how to manage your anxiety better using mindfulness and CBT techniques and help you build your own tools box.
7 Years Experience
In-Person in Ottawa, ON K2L 1T9
Online in Ottawa, ON
Anxiety
Gal Zohar
Registered Psychotherapist, M.Ed., Registered Psychotherapist
Anxiety often shows up as overthinking, self-doubt, or the pressure to hold everything together — but it’s usually trying to protect you. In our work together, we’ll slow things down, understand what your anxiety is rooted in, and give you tools to feel more anchored and at ease. You don’t have to manage it alone — we’ll help your nervous system feel safer, and you feel more like yourself again.
3 Years Experience
In-Person in Ottawa, ON K2E 0A1
Online in Ottawa, ON
Anxiety
Sage Ariel Seguin
Registered Psychotherapist, QRP, MACP
Anxiety often shows up alongside ADHD, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and over-functioning in the adults I work with — especially those with late-identified neurodivergence whose nervous systems have been on high alert for years. We slow down to understand what your anxiety is signaling, rather than just trying to silence it. Using IFS, DBT skills, mindfulness, and emotion-focused approaches, we build self-awareness and tools that actually hold up in daily life.
1 Years Experience
In-Person in Ottawa, ON K2G 6E2
Online in Ottawa, ON
Anxiety
Masha Andreeva
Registered Psychotherapist, HonBA, DTATI, RP
Art therapy provides a safe and creative way to explore and process anxiety and fears without relying solely on words. Through the art-making process, you can externalize overwhelming emotions, gain insight into underlying patterns, and develop a sense of control and calm. Using symbols, colors, and textures, you can express what feels difficult to articulate, allowing for a deeper connection to your emotions in a nonjudgmental space. My approach integrates mindfulness and body-based techniques to help ground you in the present moment, fostering self-awareness, resilience, and a greater sense of inner balance.
20 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON (Online Only)
Anxiety
Malika Chandra
Registered Psychotherapist, MPS, RP (Qualifying)
Anxiety prevents you from being present and puts you in a position where you are either ruminating about the past or worrying about the future. In the moment, it can feel impossible to get out of it, and one cannot simply snap out of it. Similarly, stress can permeate multiple aspects of your life. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as mindfulness exercises to help you manage your anxiety. Eventually, we would also work together to understand why the anxiety shows up and how we can address the original source. Reach out today to book a free consultation.
3 Years Experience
In-Person in Ottawa, ON
Online in Ottawa, ON
Anxiety
Ms. Colette Conheady
Registered Psychotherapist, M.A., R.P.,CCC
It is common for most people to experience moments or periods of fear and anxiety, especially in today's fast paced , uncertain and rapidly changing world. More specifically, anxiety may manifest in response to trauma, PTSD, or critical life events which are perceived as a threat to an individuals sense of safety, security and survival. Depending on the intensity of symptoms, a family physician may recommend medication to provide support in addition to counselling or psychotherapy.
38 Years Experience
In-Person in Ottawa, ON K2P 0W4
Online in Ottawa, ON
Anxiety
Stephanie Wojciechowicz
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapists, CCC, c.o.
For anxiety and fears, a multimodal approach will be used with cognitive behavioural therapy and narrative. It will facilitate the identification of the anxiety or fears while creating a preferred narrative surrounding it.
5 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON (Online Only)
Anxiety
Watras Counselling and Psychotherapy Services
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MACP, BSc
In working with clients on their anxiety and stress I primarily aim to promote understanding: understanding of why we are feeling so anxious and stressed, what factors contribute, what can be done to better manage or eliminate anxiety and stress from our lives, and most importantly, how to eliminate ambiguity from our lives. I specialize in working with clients on their stress and anxiety, whether it stems from work, relationships, family, trauma, lifestyle, or beliefs. It is only through understanding that we can promote comprehensive and meaningful change in our lives. I utilize principles of cognitive behavioural therapy, solution-focused work, and psychodynamics in my work.
5 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON (Online Only)
Anxiety
Lori Ralko
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, M.A., RSW
Struggling with anxiety can be such an overwhelming experience that affects all other aspects of life. If we were to work together, our first goal would be to help you reduce the intensity, duration, and frequency of anxiety to a manageable level. The key to this is often the development of emotional regulation tools that you can rely on when you're in distress. If your anxiety is less intense, we can explore potential purposes of the anxiety to see how you may move forward best.
17 Years Experience
In-Person in Ottawa, ON K1P 5G3
Online in Ottawa, ON
Anxiety
First Step Men's Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist, ASAT, EMDR
Struggling with overwhelming anxiety? Is fear causing you challenges in your life? Our therapists can help you overcome and manage your anxiety to live and function better in the world. Anxiety therapy can help you better understand the anxiety and find tools and resources to better manage and function when you are anxious.
5 Years Experience
In-Person in Ottawa, ON K2P 0G8
Online in Ottawa, ON
Anxiety
Christina Tawdrous
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
Anxiety can feel all-consuming, but it doesn’t have to define your life. I offer evidence-based techniques to help you reduce worry, manage fear, and regain control. Let’s work together to build your confidence and sense of calm.
3 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON (Online Only)
Anxiety
Tanya Beach
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP (Qualifying)
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.
3 Years Experience
In-Person in Ottawa, ON
Online in Ottawa, ON
Anxiety
Craig Maxfield
Counsellor/Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist (RP)
Anxiety can make it difficult to trust yourself, make decisions, or feel fully present in your life. I help clients understand the patterns and experiences that may be contributing to their anxiety while developing practical strategies to manage worry, reduce its impact, and respond differently when anxiety takes over. The goal is not simply to eliminate anxiety, but to help you live more freely and confidently despite it.
9 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON (Online Only)
Anxiety
Beyond Talk Psychotherapy
Licensed Psychoanalyst, RP, CAT, CCC, ATPQ, ACNN
Anxiety and Fears are emotions characterized by thoughts, feelings and physical changes. Externalizing the anxiety or fears can help separate yourself from the problem. This will give you the opportunity to look at anxiety or fear on its own and understand how it is impacting your lived experience. Anxiety or fears are only part of your narrative. By exploring your self-narrative we will be able to begin the process of reframing your stories to develop a more positive and beneficial narrative. Anxiety or Fears could be explored by either talking or creating artworks.
4 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON (Online Only)
Ottawa's identity as Canada's capital and a major hub for the federal public service creates a therapy landscape shaped by the particular stresses of government work — including bureaucratic frustration, political exposure, and the weight of careers lived in proximity to national policy decisions. The city's large bilingual population means both French- and English-speaking therapists are essential, with many practitioners offering services in both official languages. The Ottawa Hospital and Montfort Hospital provide institutional mental health resources alongside a private practice community serving the Glebe, Westboro, and Barrhaven areas. Ottawa's significant visible minority communities — including large Lebanese, Chinese, and Somali populations — drive growing demand for culturally affirming and multilingual therapists.
Anxiety therapists in Ottawa, ON Statistics
Anxiety therapists in Ottawa, ON average 11 years of experience and charge around $174 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) (52%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$174
Accept insurance
80%
Offer sliding scale
59%
Gender ID
| 72% |
Female |
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| 25% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 62% |
In Person and Online |
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| 38% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 78% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 55% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 52% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 51% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 49% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 42% | Narrative Therapy |
| 38% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 68% | Young Adult |
| 57% | Teen |
| 54% | Senior |
| 22% | Children |
Client Focus
| 58% | Women |
| 48% | Men |
| 40% | LGBTQ+ |
| 29% | Christian |
| 28% | Persons with Disabilities |