Anxiety therapists in Ottawa, Ontario ON, Canada CA
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Anxiety or Fears
Matthew Pitts
Registered Psychotherapist, Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
Wherever your anxiety and/or stress and fears stem from, we can work on understanding them better and seek healing together. We can explore tools from a mindfulness approach, like visual/guided imagery, along with an empathetic exploration of unconscious drivers of stress in your life. I offer a safe space where you can express yourself and be heard, and I bring an empathic but analytical style. If this resonates with you, reach out for a free Zoom consultation.
2 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Anxiety or Fears
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 Ontario
Anxiety or Fears
Dennis Keefe
Registered Psychotherapist, M.A.
I have a lot of respect for clients who possess the courage to come to therapy to address a longstanding fear or phobia that has been causing significant distress or has been preventing them from living the life they want to live. I like to take a structured CBT approach to what is causing the fear which includes examining unhelpful thoughts and helping the client gradually move towards greater exposure to the feared stimulus. I am always researching what works in the field of anxiety treatment. I am currently exploring exposure therapy through virtual reality which can help the client complete more gradual exposures in a less risky environments before trying the exposure in real life. One of my favourite quotes relating to anxiety is "I've lived through some terrible things in my life, some of which actually happened." - Mark Twain
5 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Anxiety or Fears
Jaswir Dhillon
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Anxiety can feel like a constant undercurrent, with racing thoughts, a restless body, and a sense of dread you can’t quite name. You might find yourself overthinking everything, bracing for something to go wrong, or feeling on edge even in calm moments. It can start to feel like this is just how life will always be. But anxiety doesn’t have to define you. Together, we can explore its roots, develop tools to calm your nervous system, and help you feel more grounded, capable, and at ease in your day-to-day life.
8 Years Experience
In-Person in Ottawa, ON K2G 3H7
Online in Ottawa, ON Ontario
Anxiety or Fears
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 Ontario (Online Only)
Anxiety or Fears
Dr. Ashwin Mehra
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Treatment for a range of anxiety disorders, including panic disorder, social anxiety disorder and OCD using integrative strategies aimed at both symptom relief and long term change.
13 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Anxiety or Fears
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 Ontario (Online Only)
Anxiety or Fears
Tangled Minds Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, RCC
Anxiety is a normal part of the human experience, but it becomes a disorder when it begins to dictate how we live. We often find ourselves trapped in patterns of avoidance - changing our behaviors at work, with friends, or in our relationships just to escape uncomfortable feelings. When these patterns start shrinking your world, professional treatment becomes vital to help you reclaim your life.
Anxiety is a mismatch between our ancient "mid-brain" and our modern "pre-frontal cortex." Your brain’s threat detection system (the amygdala) is millions of years old and cannot always distinguish between a physical predator and an imagined catastrophe. When we visualize a stressful scenario, our body responds with a flood of adrenaline and cortisol as if the threat were real. This "evolutionary glitch" traps us in a loop where our brilliant imagination accidentally keeps our survival system in a state of constant, exhausting vigilance.
My approach to treatment targets the four stages of the anxiety response: Stimulus, Emotion, Cognition, and Behavior. We work to "down-regulate" your nervous system through physiological tools like structured breathing and sensory grounding. By strengthening your executive function through mindfulness, we build the "mental muscle" necessary to catch an anxiety spiral in real-time, allowing you to choose a new direction rather than falling back into old habits.
Effective therapy involves more than just insight; it requires action. We use Exposure Therapy and goal-setting to gradually face the things you’ve been avoiding, proving to your brain that you are capable of handling discomfort. We also integrate Self-Compassion and Mentalization to help you sit with difficult emotions without needing to "fix" or flee from them. By targeting thoughts, emotions, and behaviors simultaneously, we move away from short-term avoidance and toward a long-term, value-driven life.
Recovery from an anxiety disorder is significant work that involves re-patterning how your brain responds to stress. My role is to be your guide—teaching you the skills, helping you navigate the predictable pitfalls, and providing a safe space to process the roots of your pain. While there are no overnight fixes, these evidence-based interventions offer a clear, reliable path toward a life that is no longer defined by fear.
7 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Anxiety or Fears
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 Ontario (Online Only)
Anxiety or Fears
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 Ontario (Online Only)
Anxiety or Fears
Kyla Lipsman
Registered Social Worker, RSW
I work with clients to reduce their anxiety by building practical coping skills, increasing self-awareness, and creating a greater sense of calm in daily life. The goal is not just symptom relief, but long term emotional resilience.
6 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Anxiety or Fears
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 Ontario
Anxiety or Fears
Delphine Amer
Registered Psychotherapist, M.Sc., Registered Psychotherapist
Everyone worries at times, however, if these thoughts and feelings are relentless and it is difficult to turn off racing thoughts and constantly feeling on edge, you might be experiencing symptoms of anxiety. I provide powerful psychotherapy tools to help you challenge intrusive, scary thoughts and overwhelming feelings of panic and unease. Feelings anxious and experiencing fear is so limiting and makes life extremely difficult. Together, we will explore the roots of your anxiety; identifying core beliefs, rules and assumptions, automatic thoughts and adverse childhood events which can result in anxiety symptoms. I provide significant psychoeducation on proven clinical methods for managing anxiety. I have extensive training in the management of OCD symptoms (obsessions and the resulting compulsions) and utilize ERP (exposure response prevention) to manage OCD. For specific fears and phobia's, social anxiety, agoraphobia and generalized anxiety, I utilize typical CBT strategies (building an avoidance hierarchy, attempting steps on hierarchy, teaching about cognitive distortions, recognizing triggers, teaching relaxation and grounding techniques). Take this journey with me; I can provide you with tools to enable you to feel relaxed, to equip you to begin to enjoy life and to help you live the life you deserve.
12 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Anxiety or Fears
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 Ontario (Online Only)
Anxiety or Fears
Olga Lacroix
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, RSW, PCC
Anxiety and fear often show up as constant worry, racing thoughts, physical tension, or a sense of being “on edge,” even when life looks stable on the outside. I work with individuals who want to understand the root of their anxiety and learn practical ways to calm the nervous system, reduce mental overload, and respond to fear with greater clarity and confidence—rather than avoidance or self-criticism.
21 Years Experience
In-Person in Ottawa, ON K1C 7L1
Online in Ottawa, ON Ontario
Anxiety or Fears
Emma Clark
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
Anxiety and fear don't need to control your life forever. I have ample experience working with clients who struggle in these areas, so I'm confident in providing evidence-based strategies and a compassionate approach to help you manage and overcome these challenges. Let's work together to create a customized plan that empowers you to take charge of your life and build a brighter future.
4 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Anxiety or Fears
Shruti Patel
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, BSc.
I support individuals with general and/or social anxiety through an eclectic approach based on where you're at. I like to approach anxiety one step at a time, in a space that allows for safety while also pushing our comfort zone in an approachable way.
4 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Anxiety or Fears
Lindsay Becker
Counsellor/Therapist, MACP, MST, C.C.C.
I have experience in supporting individuals who are struggling with anxiety.
4 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Anxiety or Fears
Christina Tawdrous
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying)
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 Ontario (Online Only)
Anxiety or Fears
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 Ontario
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, Ontario, Canada Statistics
Anxiety therapists in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada average 11 years of experience and charge around $169 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (79%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (56%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (54%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$169
Accept insurance
80%
Offer sliding scale
62%
Gender ID
| 75% |
Female |
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| 22% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 61% |
In Person and Online |
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| 39% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 79% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 56% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 54% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 53% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 51% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 42% | Narrative Therapy |
| 40% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 67% | Young Adult |
| 59% | Teen |
| 54% | Senior |
| 23% | Children |
Client Focus
| 56% | Women |
| 46% | Men |
| 40% | LGBTQ+ |
| 29% | Christian |
| 27% | Persons with Disabilities |