Anxiety isn't always predictable, and sometimes, it can even feel illogical. For some, it’s tied to specific situations or past experiences. For others, it appears without warning: a sense of threat or unease even when nothing obvious is wrong. You might feel anxiety physically through tension, restlessness, or panic, or mentally through persistent worry, overthinking, and looping thoughts.
At Radcliffe Psychotherapy Clinic, we offer anxiety therapy in Toronto that helps you understand these patterns and develop healthier ways of responding. Whether your sessions are in-person at our Toronto clinic or online, our methods are evidence-based, personalized, and guided by therapists who understand how anxiety shows up in the body, mind, and day-to-day experiences.
Start with a FREE 15-minute consultation with one of our registered anxiety and panic therapists.
Living with Anxiety
Patterns of anxiety can start to feel familiar over time. You don’t need to fit into a specific diagnosis for anxiety to be affecting your life, and many people experience it through a mix of thoughts, body responses, and coping behaviours that start to make up their everyday experience.
You May Recognize These Common Symptoms of Anxiety:
Persistent Worry and Overthinking
Your mind may feel hard to switch off, pulling you into replaying conversations or constantly anticipating what could go wrong.
Rumination and Looping Thoughts
It can feel like you’re stuck in your head, cycling through the same thoughts, questions, or scenarios again and again, even when you want relief.
Physical Symptoms of Anxiety
Anxiety may show up in your body as tension, restlessness, a racing heart, shortness of breath, dizziness, or a constant sense of being on edge.
Panic and Sudden Waves of Fear
At times, anxiety can come in intense waves that feel all-consuming or unpredictable.
Avoidance and Safety Behaviours
You might begin steering clear of certain situations, people, or decisions in an effort to keep anxiety at bay, even when it starts to limit your life.
Intrusive Thoughts or Compulsive Behaviours
You may experience distressing thoughts that feel hard to shake, along with urges to repeat certain behaviours to regain a sense of control.
Social and Performance Anxiety
In social, academic, or work settings, worries about being judged or making mistakes can take control.
Difficulty Concentrating
Anxiety can make it harder to focus, stay present, or follow through, especially when your mind feels busy or overstimulated.
Health-Related Worry
You may worry about your health or physical symptoms more than you’d like, and reassurance doesn’t always bring lasting relief.
Stress and Burnout-Related Anxiety
Ongoing pressure and responsibility can make it difficult for you to rest or feel truly at ease.
Relationship-Based Anxiety
Relationships may trigger anxiety, especially around conflict, closeness, or needing reassurance.
Why Clients Choose Us
Anxiety-Specific Skill Building
We focus on practical skills to help you recognize and manage symptoms of anxiety. This can include tools to support nervous system regulation, relate differently to anxious thoughts, and gradually reduce avoidance so anxiety has less control over your choices.
Evidence-Based Approaches, Applied Thoughtfully
Our therapists use evidence-based psychotherapy approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), and mindfulness. These approaches are used flexibly, with care for your needs, pace, and lived experience.
Compassionate, Whole-Person Support
We know that anxiety often overlaps with stress, burnout, self-criticism, shame, and relationship challenges. Rather than focusing narrowly on symptoms, we take a whole-person approach that respects the full context of your life.
A Clear, Collaborative Plan
Your anxiety therapy sessions are created with both flexibility and direction in mind. We begin by understanding your goals and discussing treatment options together, collaborating on a plan that feels structured without being rigid or overwhelming.
Attention to the Mind–Body Connection
Anxiety shows up physically as well as mentally. Our work includes helping you understand and respond to body-based symptoms like tension, restlessness, panic, or feeling constantly “on,” alongside cognitive and emotional patterns.
Accessible and Supportive Care
We offer flexible appointment options, a compassionate therapeutic environment, and both in-person sessions at our Toronto clinic and secure online therapy, so ongoing support is easier to access and maintain.
What to Expect in Your
Anxiety Therapy Sessions
Anxiety can be frustrating, and it’s understandable to want to wish it away. In therapy, though, our focus isn’t on suppressing anxiety, but rather, helping you relate to it differently so it no longer controls you.
Here’s What Anxiety Therapy Typically Looks Like:
Initial consultation: We begin by understanding how anxiety shows up for you, including triggers, patterns, and physical symptoms. We’ll also talk about your goals and what you’re hoping to address.
Personalized plan: Together, we’ll shape an approach that fits you, deciding what to focus on first, what pacing feels right, and adjusting as your capacity grows.
Ongoing sessions (weekly or bi-weekly): Your sessions can include working with anxious thoughts while gently reducing avoidance.
Meaningful progress: Progress often happens gradually, through increased confidence, less reactivity, improved sleep or focus, and a greater sense of choice in how you respond to anxiety.
Long-term support: Over time, you’ll develop sustainable tools for managing anxiety, along with greater self-trust, flexibility, and compassion for yourself in moments of stress.
Support for Anyone Managing Anxiety
Anxiety can affect people at different points in their lives and for different reasons. We work with individuals seeking support for anxiety symptoms that feel persistent or are becoming difficult to manage on their own. Our therapists work with:
Adults Struggling With
Chronic Worry
Support for managing ongoing anxiety, overthinking, and persistent stress that interrupts daily life.
Professionals Experiencing Burnout or Work-Related Anxiety
Strategies to ease workplace anxiety, manage overwhelm, and build sustainable coping skills.
Teens Facing School
Or Social anxiety
Help with navigating academic pressure, social challenges, and emotional regulation during adolescence.
Individuals Coping With
Panic Attacks
Support for understanding panic symptoms and developing tools to feel more grounded and in control.
Students Dealing With
Academic Stress
Guidance for managing workload, performance anxiety, and school-related demands.
People Dealing With
Life Transitions
Help navigating anxiety, fear, or worry related to change, uncertainty, or major life shifts.
Other Experiences Related to Anxiety
Our therapists take a whole-person approach to your therapy sessions because we know that anxiety rarely exists on its own. Many people experience anxiety alongside other emotional, physical, and mental challenges, which can influence how your anxiety shows up and how it’s best managed. Our therapists address these overlapping experiences for complete support.
Common Concerns That Can Co-Occur with Anxiety:
Low mood or feeling emotionally drained
Chronic stress or burnout
Anger and irritability
Sleep difficulties
Perfectionism and self-criticism
Shame or feeling “not good enough”
Gastrointestinal symptoms
Relationship strain
Past difficult or overwhelming experiences
More Resources for Understanding
Anxiety and Panic
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Anxiety and Panic Therapy
How does anxiety therapy work?
Anxiety therapy focuses on understanding how anxiety shows up for you and learning new ways to respond to it. Sessions often include building practical skills, working with anxious thoughts and physical symptoms, and gradually reducing patterns that can unintentionally reinforce anxiety.
Do I need a diagnosis before starting anxiety therapy?
No, a formal diagnosis isn’t required to begin therapy. Many people seek anxiety therapy because something in their life feels overwhelming, unmanageable, or disruptive, even if there’s no specific label. Therapy can help whether you’re certain you’re experiencing anxiety, or simply want to explore anxious patterns you’ve noticed.
How do I know if I need therapy or medication?
Therapy and medication can both be helpful for anxiety, sometimes on their own and sometimes together. Therapy focuses on building skills, understanding patterns, and creating lasting change, while medication can help reduce symptom intensity for some people. Your therapist can help you explore options and, if needed, support you in connecting with medical providers.
Are therapy sessions covered by insurance?
We provide receipts at the end of each session that can be submitted to your extended health insurance plan. Coverage depends on your provider and individual plan, so it’s best to confirm details directly with your insurer.
Do you provide exposure therapy?
Yes. Exposure-based approaches can be part of anxiety therapy when appropriate. Exposure is always planned carefully and introduced gradually, with a focus on safety, choice, and building confidence.
How long does anxiety therapy take?
There’s no fixed timeline for anxiety therapy. Some people focus on short-term skill building, while others choose longer-term support depending on their goals, the complexity of their anxiety, and how it’s affecting their life. Your therapist will regularly check in with you about your progress and adjust the approach if needed.
Do you offer virtual sessions for non-Toronto clients?
Yes. In addition to in-person sessions at our North York, Toronto clinic, we offer secure online therapy for clients across Ontario. Virtual sessions provide the same level of care and flexibility as in-person therapy.
Do you treat panic attacks?
Yes. Our therapists work with individuals experiencing panic attacks, helping them understand what’s happening in their body, reduce fear of symptoms, and build tools to feel more grounded and in control when panic presents itself.
What methods do your therapists use?
Our therapists use evidence-based approaches to anxiety such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), mindfulness-based practices, and, when appropriate, exposure-based strategies. Approaches are chosen and adapted based on your needs and goals.
Is exposure therapy difficult?
Exposure therapy can feel challenging at times, but your therapist will set goals that are within your capacity. Exposure therapy should feel manageable, and your therapist will support and prepare you as you build tolerance and confidence in this collaborative process.
Find A Registered Therapist Who Specializes In Anxiety & Panic Therapy
.png)
Not Sure Where To Start?
Our intake coordinator is here to help. They can answer your questions, guide you through our 15-minute consultation, and help you find the therapist that’s the right fit for you.
Denise Sacramento
Hello, I'm Denise.
I can help guide you through our anxiety & panic therapy process and find the right therapist for your needs.
Where to Find Us
Radcliffe Psychotherapy Clinic
Address: 3910 Bathurst Street, Suite 300 (Palm Medical) Toronto, ON M3H 5Z3
Email: admin@angerandanxiety.com
Phone: +1 (289) 801-4133
Prefer to Send a Message Instead?
Submit the contact form below, and we'll get back to you within 1 business day!