Recognize the pattern
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Services · Anxiety therapy
Anxiety therapy that does not rush you.
Online psychotherapy for adults across Ontario, grounded in trauma-informed and attachment-based care. Sessions move at a pace your nervous system can actually hold.
About anxiety therapy at Anchor & Bloom.
Anxiety therapy at Anchor & Bloom is virtual psychotherapy for adults across Ontario who are living with worry, overwhelm, panic, or the quieter version of anxiety that hums in the background. Sessions are offered by Registered Psychotherapists trained in evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based therapy, and somatic-informed work.
The work is collaborative and paced. We do not push, and we do not ask you to relive anything your system is not ready to look at.
What anxiety can feel like
The shapes anxiety takes.
A chest that tightens before a meeting. A thought that loops at three in the morning. Replaying a conversation an hour after it ended. A body that stays alert even when nothing is happening.
Anxiety shows up differently in different people. Sometimes it is loud and unmistakable. Sometimes it is the quiet hum of feeling braced for something to go wrong. In session, we work with whichever version is yours.
Common patterns clients describe in early sessions:
- A racing or noisy mind, especially at night or before sleep
- Physical symptoms: tight chest, shallow breathing, gut tension, muscle holding, fatigue
- Anticipating the worst, even when the present moment is fine
- Difficulty saying no, or feeling responsible for other people's emotional weather
- Avoiding situations, conversations, or decisions because of the feelings they might bring up
- Working harder, faster, and more carefully as a strategy to feel safe
How therapy helps
Less about silencing anxiety, more about understanding it.
Settle the nervous system
Practical tools for grounding and regulation, used between sessions and inside them. The body is a real part of the work, not an afterthought.
Shift your relationship with worry
Methods drawn from ACT and CBT help you work with the thoughts that drive anxiety, instead of only fighting them.
A typical course
What sessions look like.
- First session. An hour to talk about what is happening now, what you would like therapy to help with, and how we work. You ask questions; we share our approach.
- Following sessions. A mix of talking, noticing what is happening in your body, and trying small things between sessions. Pace is yours to set.
- Modalities used. CBT, ACT, attachment-based therapy, EFT, somatic-informed approaches, and mindfulness, blended around your needs.
- Frequency. Weekly for the first 6 to 12 weeks is common. Many clients move to biweekly as patterns settle. Some need less, some need more.
- Format. Online video sessions through Jane, a PHIPA-compliant Canadian platform.
- Length. 50 to 60 minutes.
Who offers this
Clinicians who work with anxiety.
Katelyn Matias, RP
Registered Psychotherapist, CRPO #10340
Trauma-informed, attachment-based anxiety work for adults and couples. Modalities include EFT, ACT, CBT, and somatic-informed approaches.
About KatelynDaniella Simas Medeiros, RP (Qualifying)
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Affirming anxiety work for adults, neurodivergent clients, and people in high-pressure roles. Modalities include CBT, EFT, somatic therapy, and mindfulness.
About DaniellaCommon questions about anxiety therapy.
What kind of anxiety does therapy at Anchor & Bloom help with?
We work with generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic, health-related anxiety, performance anxiety, and the kind of low-grade worry that does not have an obvious source. We do not diagnose or treat severe acute conditions that require psychiatric care or medication management.
How long does anxiety therapy usually take?
It varies. A common pattern is weekly sessions for the first 6 to 12 weeks, then biweekly as patterns settle. Some people work with us for a season, others for a year or more. We talk openly about pacing at each stage.
Do you offer medication for anxiety?
No. Registered Psychotherapists in Ontario do not prescribe medication. If medication is part of the conversation, we collaborate with your physician or psychiatrist while we focus on the psychotherapy side.
Is online therapy effective for anxiety?
Yes. Research from the Canadian Mental Health Association and the American Psychological Association supports the effectiveness of virtual psychotherapy for anxiety disorders, with outcomes comparable to in-person care for most adults.
Will I have to relive trauma or panic in session?
No. Therapy moves at a pace your nervous system can hold. We work with what feels manageable, and we do not press into anything you are not ready to look at.
How much do sessions cost and is anxiety therapy covered by insurance?
Individual sessions are $180. Most extended health benefit plans through Canadian employers cover Registered Psychotherapist services. Confirm with your insurer before booking. Psychotherapy is exempt from GST/HST as of June 2024.
For plan-by-plan coverage details, direct billing notes, and how to submit a claim, see Fees & Insurance.
Further reading
Trusted Canadian resources.
For general information on anxiety disorders and treatment, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and the Canadian Mental Health Association are good starting points.
For information on the regulation of psychotherapists in Ontario, see the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario.
Start with a free conversation.
A 15-minute consultation is a low-stakes way to ask questions and see if the fit feels right.