Anxiety Therapists in Ottawa, ON

Yuhao Miao
Yuhao Miao

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual

“I understand why I do this. So why am I still stuck?” If insight hasn’t quieted the overthinking, self-doubt, or relationship struggles, we can work through what keeps pulling you back. I support adults navigating anxiety, ADHD, attachment, identity, relationship, and sexual wellbeing, with LGBTQ+ affirming, culturally responsive therapy in English and Mandarin.

Katelyn Matias
Katelyn Matias

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual

Hi, I’m Katelyn Matias, a Registered Psychotherapist and the Founder of Anchor & Bloom Psychotherapy. My approach to therapy is trauma-informed, relational, and grounded in attachment theory. I believe that our experiences, relationships, and nervous system responses shape how we understand ourselves, navigate emotions, and connect with others.

Carlos (Charlie) Garcia
Carlos (Charlie) Garcia

CCC, MHC, MSc, PhD Candidate in Clinical Sexology

Virtual

I help adults and couples navigate anxiety, identity, sexuality, intimacy and sexual concerns, and relationship challenges. My approach is modern, direct, and integrative — no fluff. I work with individuals of all genders and orientations, with a specialization in LGBTQ+ and trans clients. Bilingual services available in English and Spanish. Virtual sessions across Florida (USA) & Canada.

Robbie Woods

Psychologist

In-Person

Some of your experiences that shaped who you are today might now be causing difficulties in your life. Recognizing this is a major sign of great insight and personal strength, and I greatly admire your curiosity of exploring this in therapy. As a psychologist, I provide a safe and secure setting so that you feel hopeful and empowered to go on this journey that brings positive changes in your life.

Aseel Al-Saheb
Aseel Al-Saheb

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual

Feeling stuck in familiar patterns, overwhelmed by emotions, or struggling in your relationships? Therapy can help you understand what's happening beneath the surface. I'm a Registered Psychotherapist offering online individual and couples therapy across Ontario in English and Arabic, with a focus on deeper understanding and meaningful, lasting change.

Maria Yaglovski
Maria Yaglovski

Registered Psychotherapist, Canadian Certified Counsellor

Virtual

Hi, I’m Maria, a Registered Psychotherapist and Canadian Certified Counsellor. I provide a supportive, non-judgmental space to explore patterns, beliefs, and challenges. Through mindfulness and evidence-based approaches, I help you gain clarity, shift perspective, and create meaningful, lasting change.

Jodi Evers
Jodi Evers

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

Providing person-centred, psychodynamic therapy for adults across a wide range of treatment goals. Using an integrative approach that considers the whole person, treatment is adapted to the individual and is deep, experiential, challenging, trauma informed and focused on the body, emotions, and patterns of behavior.

Teak Daniel
Teak Daniel

Registered Social Worker, Mental Health Therapist, Clinical Educator

Virtual

Registered Social Worker specializing in counselling for bipolar disorder, psychosis, depression and anxiety. I have 20 years of experience in mental health, specifically working for Provincial Health Authorities in Canada and for NHS in the UK, including 16+ years specializing in bipolar disorder and psychosis. Virtual counselling for adults, youth and families across BC, Alberta and Ontario.

Mandeep Lalli
Mandeep Lalli

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed or stuck? Maybe something feels wrong? I help people navigate anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and relationship struggles, with culturally sensitive care that honours your full background, including pressures others may miss. As a South Asian therapist who spent 15 years in the corporate world, I bring lived experience and real-world context to therapy.

Amber Skoczek

RSW, MSW

Virtual

With a specialization in Trauma Informed Care, I have years of experience supporting individuals to navigate their experiences. Using modalities such as EMDR, IFS, somatic based interventions and psychedelic assisted therapy, these approaches will help to you better understand whatever experiences you may be facing and develop strategies to move forward in a way that works best for you.

Paul Jozsef
Paul Jozsef

Clinical Counsellor, CCC

Virtual

I'm a licensed clinical counsellor with over ten years of experience helping individuals and couples manage anxiety, anger, and relationship challenges. I hold a Master's in Counselling and Psychotherapy with additional training in mindfulness-based approaches. I offer sessions in-person or online.

Michelle Strazzeri

Master of Social Work (M.S.W, R.S.W) -Social Worker/ Psychotherapist

Virtual

For 9 years I have worked with individuals, couples and families on a wide variety of issues including communication breakdown, trauma, abuse, accident, injury, addictions, depression, anxiety and other mental health concerns. I understand that change is difficult, and it is hard to take the first step in seeking out therapy support. I know it takes courage to start this process.

Paris Moaf
Paris Moaf

Registered Psychotherapist, M Psy, MSc, RP

Virtual

As the founder and clinical director of Paris Mind Clinic, Paris Parastoo Moaf specializes in helping clients manage and overcome depression, anxiety, PTSD, emotional disorders, grief, and relationship issues. Using CBT, DBT, MBCT, ACT, EFT, and Adlerian Therapy, Paris Parastoo Moaf tailors sessions to your unique needs.

Edward Davey
Edward Davey

RSW, MSW — Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist

Virtual

Hello & Welcome! I'm Edward Davey, RSW, MSW — a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist at Therapy With Edward in Orangeville, Ontario, offering virtual therapy across the province. "The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago. The second best time is now." I believe the same is true for your mental health — it's never too late to start. I work with individuals, couples, and familie…

Cayla Townes
Cayla Townes

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual Waitlist for new clients

After years of working in a variety of settings with clients struggling with different life challenges, there's not much I haven't seen. My goal is for clients to walk away from therapy with me feeling validated, supported, and confident using the skills and knowledge they've learned in sessions. I look forward to learning more about how I can support you. Schedule a free consult today!

Maya Awad
Maya Awad

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, ADHD-SP, EMDR, HBSc (she, her)

Virtual

Accepting NEW clients - Are you feeling overwhelmed or like you’re carrying a lot on your own? Feel like you're doing everything you’re “supposed to do,” but something still doesn’t feel right? Have a desire to better understand your thoughts, emotions, or patterns, work on building confidence or self-esteem, or find support for your relationship?

Krista Huyer
Krista Huyer

Registered Psychotherapist & Registered Clinical Counsellor

Virtual

Krista is an RP and RCC serving women in Ontario and BC, with over 8 years of experience. Krista is highly skilled in body-based, depth-oriented therapy for women who have already tried traditional talk therapy but feel stuck in unresolved emotional patterns. Her practice blends body based modalities to access deeper layers of healing beyond what insight alone can reach.

Alice Lurie
Alice Lurie

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual

Alice provides English-language psychotherapy for individuals and couples. She supports clients through anxiety, depression, stress, grief, anger, emotional regulation and relationship struggles.

Wren Toombs
Wren Toombs

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual In-Person

I offer depth-oriented, trauma-informed psychotherapy to adults (18+) of all genders and backgrounds using primarily a psychodynamic approach but also drawing on emotion-focussed, behavioural, and body-based techniques as needed. I provide therapy in-person and virtually, in French and English. I am accepting new clients.

Emma Hartley
Emma Hartley

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, BA (she, her)

Virtual

Are you looking for a therapist that knows what it's like to feel lost or overwhelmed and how to find your footing again? Noticing yourself feeling more anxious, "just tired", and craving a space to slow down and reconnect with a sense of meaning or purpose? Trying to make sense of shifts in mood, questioning careers, exploring relationships, parenting and identity, or a major life transition?

Ottawa Therapists at a Glance

Number of therapists listed

278

Average years in practice

6.7 Years

Currently accepting new clients

99 %

Therapists in Ottawa who prioritize treating:

100% Anxiety
62% Depression
50% Relationship Issues
49% Trauma and PTSD
38% Self Esteem
32% Stress
27% Grief
27% ADHD

How therapists see their clients

2% In Person & Online
92% Online Only
6% In Person Only

Top therapy approaches used in Ottawa:

45% Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
34% Trauma Focused
31% Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
31% Person-Centered
30% Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
29% Strength-Based
28% Attachment-based
26% Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)

Frequently Asked Questions About Anxiety

What is an anxiety disorder?

Anxiety disorders involve persistent, excessive fear or worry that is disproportionate to the situation and significantly interferes with daily life. They are the most common mental health condition in Canada, affecting approximately 1 in 4 Canadians at some point in their lives. Unlike ordinary nervousness, anxiety disorders do not resolve on their own without support.

What types of anxiety disorders does therapy treat?

Therapists treat generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, specific phobias, agoraphobia, health anxiety, and separation anxiety. Each has distinct features — for example, GAD involves pervasive worry across many areas, while panic disorder centres on recurring unexpected panic attacks. A therapist will assess your specific presentation before recommending a treatment approach.

Which therapy approaches are most effective for anxiety?

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) has the strongest evidence base for anxiety disorders and is widely considered the gold-standard treatment. Other effective approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), exposure-based therapies, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), and EMDR for anxiety rooted in past trauma. Your therapist will tailor the approach to your specific presentation.

Do I need medication to treat anxiety?

Therapy alone — particularly CBT — is highly effective for most anxiety disorders and produces lasting change by addressing underlying thought and behaviour patterns. Some people benefit from combining therapy with medication such as SSRIs or SNRIs, especially when symptoms are severe. This decision is best made in consultation with your therapist and a physician or psychiatrist.

How long does therapy for anxiety typically take?

Most people with anxiety disorders see meaningful improvement within 12–20 weekly sessions of CBT. Specific phobias and panic disorder often respond faster, sometimes within 6–12 sessions. The timeline depends on the severity of your anxiety, any co-occurring conditions, and how consistently you practise skills between sessions.