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Anxiety is one of the most common reasons people seek therapy. Whether you're experiencing persistent worry, panic attacks, social anxiety, or general unease, working with a therapist can help you understand your triggers and develop coping strategies.

On First Session, you can browse therapists who work with anxiety, watch their intro videos to get a sense of their approach, and book directly online. Credentials are verified during onboarding, so you can feel confident in your choice. Take the first step toward feeling more grounded—find a therapist who can support you.

Nayab Tahir

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Offers In-Person (Newmarket, ON)
Virtual Sessions in SK, AB, YT, MB, NT, PE, BC, and ON.
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Nayab Tahir

Nayab Tahir

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
She/her
$195/session
Trauma, Cultural Challenges, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Addiction, Attachment trauma, Life transitions, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Building Meaningful Connections, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Conflict resolution, Career guidance, Depression, Deep Brain Reorienting, Deep connections, BIPOC, Family Conflict, Familial and social relationships, Anger Management, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal)
Trauma, Cultural Challenges, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Addiction, Attachment trauma, Life transitions, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Building Meaningful Connections, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Conflict resolution, Career guidance, Depression, Deep Brain Reorienting, Deep connections, BIPOC, Family Conflict, Familial and social relationships, Anger Management, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal)
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Megan Sherback

Psychologist
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Offers In-Person (Okotoks, AB)
Virtual Sessions in AB, YT, NU, NS, and NB.
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Megan Sherback

Megan Sherback

Psychologist
she/her
$220/session
Highly Sensitive Person, Borderline Personality Disorder, Neurodiversity, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Anxiety, Attachment, Burnout, Emotional regulation, Self-esteem, Overwhelm, Imposter syndrome, Assertiveness, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Perfectionism, Meaning and purpose, Workplace stress, People pleasing, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Highly Sensitive Person, Borderline Personality Disorder, Neurodiversity, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Anxiety, Attachment, Burnout, Emotional regulation, Self-esteem, Overwhelm, Imposter syndrome, Assertiveness, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Perfectionism, Meaning and purpose, Workplace stress, People pleasing, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
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Stephanie Neshcov

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Offers In-Person (Tiny, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON, YT, NT, NU, BC, AB, SK, NL, MB, NS, QC, and NB.
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Stephanie Neshcov

Stephanie Neshcov

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
She/Her
$160/session
Anxiety, Stress, Life transitions, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Dating challenges, Depression, School challenges, Relationships, Workplace stress
Anxiety, Stress, Life transitions, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Dating challenges, Depression, School challenges, Relationships, Workplace stress
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Warren Elardo

Registered Social Worker
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON, BC, QC, MB, AB, NB, PE, NS, NL, and SK.
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Warren Elardo

Warren Elardo

Registered Social Worker
He/Him
$160/session
Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Addiction, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Grief and Loss
Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Addiction, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Grief and Loss
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Alicia Mandel

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Thornhill, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Alicia Mandel

Alicia Mandel

Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her/Hers
$200/session
Nervous system regulation, Depression, Anxiety, Attachment trauma, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Childhood trauma, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Negative thinking and ruminating, People pleasing, Mindfulness
Nervous system regulation, Depression, Anxiety, Attachment trauma, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Childhood trauma, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Negative thinking and ruminating, People pleasing, Mindfulness
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Ean Burchell

Registered Counselling Therapist
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Offers In-Person (Halifax, NS)
Virtual Sessions in ON, NS, NB, PE, and NL.
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Ean Burchell

Ean Burchell

Registered Counselling Therapist
$100/session
Men's issues, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Thought Restructuring, Anxiety, Behavioural Issues, Couples, Depression, Conflict resolution, Emotional regulation, Court Mandated Counselling, Existential questions, Family issues, Fears and phobia, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), LGBTQ2IA+, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Masculinity, School challenges, Negative thinking and ruminating, Phobias, PTSD, Trauma, Anger, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Men's issues, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Thought Restructuring, Anxiety, Behavioural Issues, Couples, Depression, Conflict resolution, Emotional regulation, Court Mandated Counselling, Existential questions, Family issues, Fears and phobia, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), LGBTQ2IA+, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Masculinity, School challenges, Negative thinking and ruminating, Phobias, PTSD, Trauma, Anger, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
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Matthew Lam

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Matthew Lam

Matthew Lam

Registered Psychotherapist
He/Him
$195/session
Addiction, Sports Performance, Anxiety, ADHD, Career guidance, Competitive anxiety, Managing ADHD symptoms, Men's issues, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, BIPOC
Addiction, Sports Performance, Anxiety, ADHD, Career guidance, Competitive anxiety, Managing ADHD symptoms, Men's issues, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, BIPOC
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Marie Schoppen

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in AB, MB, SK, NL, NT, ON, YT, NU, and BC.
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Marie Schoppen

Marie Schoppen

Registered Psychotherapist
She / Her
$200/session
Attachment wounds, Relationships, Life transitions, Anxiety, Depression, Mind-body connection, Nervous system regulation, Self-esteem, Identity and Self-Exploration, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Dreams, Intergenerational trauma, Wellness Counselling, Existential questions, People pleasing, Mindfulness, Meaning and purpose, Intimacy concerns, Spirituality, Empowerment, Psychedelic therapy, PTSD, Stress, Trauma, Emotional regulation
Attachment wounds, Relationships, Life transitions, Anxiety, Depression, Mind-body connection, Nervous system regulation, Self-esteem, Identity and Self-Exploration, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Dreams, Intergenerational trauma, Wellness Counselling, Existential questions, People pleasing, Mindfulness, Meaning and purpose, Intimacy concerns, Spirituality, Empowerment, Psychedelic therapy, PTSD, Stress, Trauma, Emotional regulation
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Lauren McCarley

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON, YT, MB, NU, SK, BC, NL, and NT.
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Lauren McCarley

Lauren McCarley

Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her/Hers
$160/session
Anxiety, OCD, Self-esteem, Depression, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Burnout, Imposter syndrome, Depression coping skills, Stress, Negative thinking and ruminating, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Perfectionism, Relationships, Navigating challenging relationships, People pleasing, Life transitions, Fears and phobia, Health anxiety, Panic attacks, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Decision making, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Anxiety, OCD, Self-esteem, Depression, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Burnout, Imposter syndrome, Depression coping skills, Stress, Negative thinking and ruminating, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Perfectionism, Relationships, Navigating challenging relationships, People pleasing, Life transitions, Fears and phobia, Health anxiety, Panic attacks, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Decision making, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
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Kelsey Mathison

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Dartmouth, NS)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Kelsey Mathison

Kelsey Mathison

Registered Psychotherapist
She/her
$145/session
Identity and Self-Exploration, Creativity, Emotional regulation, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Building Self-Care Routines, Coming out and identity, Depression, Depression coping skills, Dissociation, Empowerment, Grief Processing, Group Therapy, Habits, LGBTQ2IA+, Life transitions, Mindfulness, Negative thinking and ruminating, Neurodiversity, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Grief and Loss
Identity and Self-Exploration, Creativity, Emotional regulation, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Building Self-Care Routines, Coming out and identity, Depression, Depression coping skills, Dissociation, Empowerment, Grief Processing, Group Therapy, Habits, LGBTQ2IA+, Life transitions, Mindfulness, Negative thinking and ruminating, Neurodiversity, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Grief and Loss
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Michèle Dawn

Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (Edmonton, AB)
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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Michèle Dawn

Michèle Dawn

Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
She/Her
$150/session
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Nervous system regulation, Emotional regulation, ADHD, Anxiety, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Burnout, Building Self-Care Routines, Career guidance, Creativity, Dating challenges, Decision making, Goal Setting, Life transitions, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mindfulness, Imposter syndrome, Overwhelm, Stress, Wellness Counselling, Negative thinking and ruminating, Habits
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Nervous system regulation, Emotional regulation, ADHD, Anxiety, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Burnout, Building Self-Care Routines, Career guidance, Creativity, Dating challenges, Decision making, Goal Setting, Life transitions, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mindfulness, Imposter syndrome, Overwhelm, Stress, Wellness Counselling, Negative thinking and ruminating, Habits
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Kaitlin Stephens

Registered Clinical Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (Whitehorse, YT)
Virtual Sessions in ON, YT, BC, NS, AB, SK, PE, and NL.
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Kaitlin Stephens

Kaitlin Stephens

Registered Clinical Counsellor
$195/session
Anxiety, Attachment wounds, Break-up recovery, Burnout, Couples, Depression coping skills, Familial and social relationships, Spirituality, Psychedelic therapy, Mind-body connection, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Grief and Loss
Anxiety, Attachment wounds, Break-up recovery, Burnout, Couples, Depression coping skills, Familial and social relationships, Spirituality, Psychedelic therapy, Mind-body connection, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Grief and Loss
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What is anxiety?

Anxiety is a natural response to stress or perceived threats, but for many people it becomes persistent and interferes with daily life. It can show up as excessive worry, physical tension, racing thoughts, or avoidance of certain situations. While everyone experiences some anxiety, ongoing or intense symptoms may benefit from professional support.

How can therapy help with anxiety?

Therapy can help you identify the thoughts and patterns that fuel your anxiety. Many therapists use approaches like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help you challenge unhelpful thinking and build practical coping skills. Over time, therapy may help you feel more in control and less overwhelmed by anxious feelings. Learn more about how to tell if therapy is working.

What should I expect when working on anxiety in therapy?

Your therapist will typically start by understanding your specific experiences with anxiety—when it started, what triggers it, and how it affects your life. From there, you may work on identifying patterns, learning relaxation techniques, and gradually facing situations you tend to avoid. The pace is collaborative, and your therapist will adjust the approach based on what works for you.

How do I find a therapist for anxiety?

On First Session, you can filter by specialty to find therapists who work with anxiety. Each therapist has an intro video so you can get a sense of their personality and style before booking. Credentials are verified during onboarding, and you can book your first session directly online. Book a free consultation to see if a therapist is the right fit.

Is therapy right for my anxiety?

Therapy can be helpful for a wide range of anxiety experiences, from occasional stress to more persistent patterns. If anxiety is affecting your work, relationships, or overall well-being, speaking with a professional may provide clarity and support. There's no threshold you need to meet—if you're curious about therapy, that's enough reason to explore it.

How do I get started?

Browse therapists on First Session who specialize in anxiety. Watch their intro videos to find someone who feels like a good fit. When you're ready, book your first session directly through the platform. Many therapists offer both online and in-person options, so you can choose what works best for you. Start your search here.