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Anxiety (stress, panic, phobias, OCD)
Anxiety is one of the most common concerns that brings people to therapy. You may notice constant worrying, difficulty relaxing, trouble sleeping, physical tension, or a sense of dread that seems out of proportion to the situation. Even if anxiety has been part of your life for a long time, it can become more intense during transitions, high-pressure periods, or moments when your usual coping tools no longer feel effective.
Therapy offers a supportive space to understand the roots of your anxiety and how it affects your thoughts, emotions, and body. With the right support, you can learn skills to manage worry, interrupt unhelpful patterns, and feel more grounded and in control of your daily life. Many clients discover that they can reduce the intensity of their symptoms while building confidence in managing stress and uncertainty.
When anxiety is chronic and overpowering it can become disordered. The most common anxiety disorders seen at our practice are:
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Persistent and excessive worry about everyday events, responsibilities, or future scenarios. Often includes restlessness, muscle tension, irritability, difficulty concentrating, and chronic trouble sleeping.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
A pattern of unwanted intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental rituals (compulsions) used to reduce distress. These cycles can become time-consuming and interfere with daily life.
Panic Disorder
Recurrent and unexpected panic attacks involving intense fear, rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, or dizziness. Many people also develop fear of future attacks or avoid situations that might trigger them.
Phobias
Strong and disproportionate fear of specific situations or objects, such as flying, animals, medical or dental procedures, or enclosed spaces. These fears often lead to avoidance and significant distress.
In therapy, you may explore and develop the following:
• Understanding the triggers, thoughts, and physical sensations that contribute to your anxiety
• Identifying patterns like overthinking, avoidance, people-pleasing, or perfectionism
• Practicing strategies to manage worry, panic, or rumination
• Learning grounding and emotion regulation skills to calm your nervous system
• Building resilience when facing uncertainty, stress, or major life transitions
• Strengthening self-compassion and increasing your sense of agency
If anxiety is affecting your well-being or preventing you from feeling like yourself, we can help. Book a consultation with one of our clinicians below.
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