Anxiety Therapy for Individuals in Toronto & Across Ontario.
Does this sound familiar?…
You find yourself struggling with constant worry, fear, or panic.
You’re tired of feeling overwhelmed and limited due to your anxiety.
You avoid certain situations or activities because of anxiety.
The knot in your stomach, the muscle tension, and chest tightness due to anxiety feels relentless.
Anxiety is holding you back from moving towards your goals and the life you envision for yourself.
You want to break free from anxiety and start to feel in control again.
You’re not alone
Do You Want to Feel More Confident and In Control?
Anxiety treatment is possible and therapy is an effective first step towards living a life that feels good again. Anxiety can affect many facets of your life that are important to you such as your career, your relationships, and even your ability to function. You don’t have to navigate this experience alone. Anxiety treatment therapy will help you identify and manage the underlying causes, triggers, and patterns - so that you can gain more control and feel more fulfilment.
What is Anxiety?
Anxiety is a natural response to uncertainty. It is our bodies way of keeping us safe in situations of perceived danger. When someone is anxious, their “fight-flight-or freeze” response is activated. This means that when anxious, someone might turn towards the situation with aggression (fight), avoidance (flight), or paralysis (freeze). An anxiety disorder is when the feelings of anxiety are chronic, persistent, and out of proportion to the event - eventually affecting your ability to function and navigate the day-to-day. The way someone responds to anxiety can look different and it’s important to determine what your patterns look like so you can start to face them and move forward towards freedom.
How Many People Have Anxiety?
Anxiety disorder is the most common type of mental disorder and affects about 12% of Canadians. People of all backgrounds, ages, races, ethnicities, and genders can experience anxiety and be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. You’re not alone in your struggle and anxiety is a treatable disorder with many people able to find relief with the help of a therapist. Anxiety can be difficult to manage on your own and reaching out for help is a sign of strength.
What Are The Symptoms of Anxiety?:
There are several types of anxiety disorders such as Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Social Anxiety. Typically the common overlapping symptoms of these disorders is:
Excessive anxiety and worry occurring more days than not.
Difficulty controlling the worry.
Irritability.
Muscle tension.
Sleep disturbance (difficulty falling or staying asleep).
Restlessness or feeling “on edge”.
Being easily fatigued/tired.
How Therapy for Anxiety Can Help.
Therapy is a safe, non-judgemental, and open space for you to explore the origins of your anxiety, how it’s affecting your life, and develop effective ways to manage it.
With the support of a skilled therapist, you can reframe your thoughts, practice taking on new perspectives, increase social connection, calm your nervous system, start taking action towards your goals, and develop self-compassion.
You can learn how to participate in the world around you again and show up for what and who you love. You’ll learn skills to get you there sustainably, realistically, and healthily - in a way that makes you feel empowered and authentic.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Learn about the causes of anxiety.
Identify and manage factors that are contributing to your worry.
Notice and challenge unhelpful thoughts and beliefs that may be keeping you stuck in a pattern.
Develop and practice goal-oriented skills such as exposure therapy to help you feel more in control of your actions and reactions.
Identify your personal/professional values and cultivate meaning and purpose again.
What are the Best Therapy Treatments for Anxiety?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Practice mindfulness skills to help you manage symptoms.
Practice emotional regulation so you can feel in control of your emotions and responses.
Identify and release sources of pressure so you can feel lighter and more free.
Explore and redefine what failure and success look like to you.
Learn how to develop new social connections and learn how to maintain them.
Somatic Therapy (Body Focused)
Relieve physical and emotional symptoms relating to anxiety.
Feel more present, safe and grounded in your body.
Improve sleep and relaxation.
Rewire your brain to find peace and calm faster than before.
Feel more healthy control of your emotions.
Restore the balance between your body and mind and increase your resilience (the ability to bounce back from tough times).
Questions About Anxiety Therapy?
Is Online Therapy for Anxiety Worth It?
Therapy for anxiety treatment is a powerful tool that can help you gain control and relief from your symptoms. Many people who are struggling with anxiety have found great results as it’s a research-backed and supported way to get results and reach your goals. Online therapy is a private, confidential, and effective way to reach your goals and has been extensively researched and supported with significantly beneficial results (and it can be done from the comfort of your own home and fit your busy schedule!). At Me Again Collective, we have extensive training and clinical experience successfully treating and managing anxiety disorders. Your therapist will work alongside you to make sure you get your needs met and practice the skills you need to feel freedom and fulfilment.
How Will I Know That I’m Healing and Recovering from Anxiety?
Everyone’s journey with anxiety will look different. Same goes for the recovery process. Typically, clients start to feel relief after the first or second month of treatment. Depending on your symptoms, you may find you have more energy, feel more in control, feel less restlessness, feel more present in your body, and gain confidence in social situations.
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