Anxiety Therapy
in Ottawa
Expertly tailored for you.
At Lakeland Therapy Centre, we offer Anxiety therapy in Ottawa via secure virtual care across Ontario, so you can get expert help wherever you are.
"You don't have to stay stuck in survival mode"
At Lakeland Therapy Centre we specialize in evidence-based anxiety therapy for adults, teens, and children. We help you understand what’s driving your anxiety, reduce distressing symptoms, and build confidence and resilience so you can feel more grounded in your day-to-day life
Anxiety can show up in many overwhelming ways; as persistent worry, racing thoughts, panic attacks, physical tension, avoidance, withdrawal or overwhelm with everyday life. When anxiety starts interfering with your relationships, sleep, focus, or ability to enjoy life, it’s not something you should shoulder alone.
Do any of these feel familiar:
- Constant worry even when things are going well
- Ongoing panic attacks or sudden waves of fear
- Feeling tense, restless, or “on edge” much of the time
- Life starting to feel small: avoidance of situations that make you anxious
- Withdrawal from friends, hobbies, or things you once enjoyed
- Feeling overwhelmed by social situations, performance, or expectations
- Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
- Worrysome physical symptoms like heart racing, sweating, or stomach pain
- Negative impacts to your relationships, school, work, or daily functioning
Anxiety Therapy in Ottawa
What is Therapy for Anxiety?
Anxiety therapy is a supportive collaborative space where you don’t have to pretend you’re ok. It’s a place to gently unpack what’s really driving your worry, tension and overthinking, and to learn why your mind and body react the way they do. This isn’t about being told to “just relax”; it’s about understanding your nervous system, your thought patterns and the experiences that shape them so you can feel safer, steadier and more in control of your life.
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) — chronic worry about everyday issues
- Panic Disorder — sudden panic or fear with or without warning
- Obsessive Thoughts and Compulsive Avoidance
- Health Anxiety — excessive worry about physical health
- Anxiety related to Life Transitions— life changes (positive or negative)
- Performance Anxiety — fears tied to work, school, or performances
- Social Anxiety — fear of judgment or social interaction
- High Achieving/Over productivity — worry of doing things well, failing or comparisons
- Specific Phobias — intense fear of particular objects or situations
- Anxiety linked traumas and life stressors stress
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Our approaches for Anxiety Therapy
Whether anxiety has been part of your life for years or has recently taken over, our therapists at Lakeland Therapy Centre offer personalized, evidence-based support to help you feel calmer, clearer, and more in control again. We blend research-backed approaches with real-life tools you can actually use when anxiety shows up.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT):
Understand how thoughts and feelings work together, and how small shifts in thinking and behavior can lead to big improvements in your life.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT):
Make room for uncomfortable feelings while living in alignment with your values, not letting anxiety dictate your choices.
Exposure Based Strategies (ERP):
Learn gradual, supported collaborative exposure to feared situations helps reduce avoidance and reclaim confidence.
Nervous System Regulation
Learn to calm the body's fight/flight response through therapy techniques that target the nervous system directly for relief and better emotional balance.
Emotion focused Compassionate Therapy:
Learn to shift long standing patters of negative core self beliefs to improve self esteem, boundaries with others and confidence and build healthier self acceptance.
Mindfulness Based Therapy:
Learn effective techniques and strategies that help calm the body and mind, grounding you in the present moment.
Trauma related therapies (EMDR, PE, CPT, Attachment):
Learn techniques that help calm the body and mind, grounding you in the present moment.
Trauma-informed care:
For many people, anxiety is rooted in past stress, overwhelm, or unsafe experiences. We hold this perspective with care and sensitivity.
"You deserve support that understands how exhausting anxiety can be. Our therapists combine compassion, clinical expertise, and real-world tools to help you feel steadier, more grounded, and more connected to the life you want to live.”
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Real Life Impact:
What clients report:
- Feel calmer in your body; quiet racing thoughts, ease tension, and reduce that constant “on edge” feeling
- Break the worry cycle; interrupt overthinking, catastrophizing, and mental spirals
- Regain confidence in yourself; trust your ability to cope instead of constantly second-guessing every decision
- Improved ability to feel safer in situations you are avoiding now
- Feel more connected to your life instead of being stuck in fear about what might go wrong
- Sleep better and feel rested again
- Be present with your friends, family, children and activities you enjoy
- Build stress tolerance and emotional resilience so daily challenges feel more manageable
At Lakeland Therapy Centre, we use evidence-based approaches that are carefully tailored to you, your history, your goals, and the kind of relief you’re actually looking for and not “one-size-fits-all solutions”. Here are some examples clients report after attending therapy at Lakeland Therapy Centre in Ottawa and across Ontario.
Our therapists are fully committed to offering evidence based care, steady guidance and a safe space as you move toward feeling better.
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Meet Our Therapists
Whether anxiety shows up as constant worry, panic, tension, or overwhelm, you don’t have to manage it on your own. Our Ottawa and Ontario-wide virtually based therapists provide thoughtful, tailored therapy that helps you feel safer in your mind and body again.
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Compassionate Anxiety Therapy That Works
At Lakeland Therapy Centre, we bring together expert care and genuine understanding. Whether you are living with negative self critical thoughts, struggling in managing high anxiety, daily life challenges, or feeling exhausted, we help you feel more hopeful, freer, and more like yourself again.
Through lived experience, deep expertise, and compassionate therapy, we provide support that creates lasting change.
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Common Questions About Anxiety Therapy
How do I know if I it's normal level of anxiety or if I need therapy?
It’s true everyone feels anxious at times, but when worry, fear, or physical tension begin to interfere with your sleep, relationships, work, or sense of safety, it’s a sign that something deeper may be happening. Therapy can help you understand whether your anxiety is a short-term stress response or part of a longer-standing pattern, and what kind of support would help most.
How long before I start feeling better?
Many people notice relief within a few weeks. With ongoing support, you can build lasting skills, feel more in control, and experience meaningful improvements in your mood and daily life.”
Will therapy make my anxiety worse?
It’s common to worry about this. While therapy sometimes involves gently looking at what you’ve been avoiding, this is done carefully, collaboratively, and at your pace. The goal is never to overwhelm you; it’s to help your nervous system learn that you are safer and more capable than anxiety has led you to believe. With our trained therapists using effective strategies in a collaborative supportive way, most people find their anxiety becomes more manageable and less controlling
What about Exposure: will I be expected to do things I am not ready for?
Not at all. Exposure work, when used, is always planned together and moves in small, respectful steps. You stay in control of the process. Our skilled therapist will help you build confidence and coping skills before approaching feared situations, and nothing is done without your understanding and consent.
Does this mean I'm losing control or going crazy?
Although anxiety can create intense physical sensations, racing thoughts, and feelings of unreality that feel alarming, they are not signs of losing your mind. Therapy helps you understand what’s happening in your nervous system and how to respond in ways that bring relief and stability.
Even if I had anxiety a long time can therapy still help?
Absolutely. Even long-standing anxiety can improve with the right support. Your brain and nervous system are capable of learning new patterns at any stage of life. With compassionate, structured therapy, many people who have felt “stuck” for years begin to feel calmer, more confident, and more connected to their lives again
Have other questions? Get in touch with us!
We’d love to connect. You can send us a message through our contact form, email us, or give us a call, whatever feels easiest for you.
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How To Get Started
Taking the first step can feel like the hardest part, but we’re here to walk alongside you from day one.
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647-362-1823
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1897 Queen St. East. Toronto, Ont. M4L 1H3