What Therapy Can Help With
If anxiety is showing up as worry, overwhelm, or panic—it doesn’t have to stay that way. Online therapy with Nadia Yuen, MSW, RSW offers tools to manage symptoms, better understand your patterns, and reconnect with calm and confidence—at your own pace, from anywhere in Ontario.
Book a Free ConsultationWhat I Offer:
- ✔️ Secure video and phone sessions for individual adults across Ontario
- ✔️ Flexible daytime and evening availability
- ✔️ 50-Minute Therapy Sessions: $160 (Sliding scale options available)
- ✔️ Accepted by most insurance plans—direct billing available
- ✔️ Free 20-minute phone consultation to get started
Common Experiences with Anxiety
Everyone experiences anxiety differently. You might relate to:
- Social situations or public spaces
- Thought obsessions or compulsions (e.g., OCD)
- Relationship anxiety
- Generalized worry and rumination
- Perinatal or postpartum anxiety
- Health anxiety or fear of illness
- Specific fears or phobias
- Procrastination or overplanning
- Panic attacks or sudden surges of fear
- Trauma-related anxiety and attachment patterns
Common Physical Symptoms
Anxiety isn’t just in your head—it affects the whole body. You may experience:
- Racing or irregular heartbeat
- Shortness of breath
- Muscle tension or tightness
- Nausea or digestive issues
- Dizziness or lightheadedness
- Shaking, trembling, or numbness
- Sweaty palms or hot flashes
- Fatigue or persistent tiredness
Common Anxiety Triggers
Certain life events or stressors can activate anxious thoughts and feelings:
- Work or academic pressure
- Financial uncertainty
- Conflicts in relationships
- Health issues or medical fears
- Major life transitions (new parenthood, moving, job change)
- Fear of judgment or rejection
- Uncertainty about the future
- Past trauma
- Sleep deprivation
- Feeling overwhelmed by responsibilities
Practical Therapy Techniques We May Use
Together, we’ll explore tools tailored to your needs. Some evidence-based techniques include:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Helps you identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns that fuel anxiety.
Mindfulness & Relaxation
Grounding exercises, breathwork, and body awareness to calm your nervous system.
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) aka "Exposure Therapy"
A structured way to reduce fear and avoidance—often used for OCD and phobias.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) & Emotion Regulation
Skills for managing intense emotions and reacting with more balance and intention.
Values-Based Goal Setting
Using your values as a compass to guide meaningful changes, even in the face of anxiety.
Psychoeducation
Understanding how anxiety works can help you feel less controlled by it.
Attachment-Based Strategies
Explore how early patterns and relationships may shape your response to fear, closeness, and vulnerability.
Frequently Asked Questions About Anxiety Therapy
You Don’t Have to Manage This Alone
Anxiety can be isolating—but it’s also treatable. Let’s work together to understand what’s fuelling your anxiety and create practical, gentle steps forward.
Not Quite Ready for Therapy?
You don’t need to have everything figured out to get started — but it’s completely okay to take your time. In the meantime, feel free to explore my free, downloadable PDF guides. They’re here to support you between sessions or as a gentle first step toward care.