Online Therapy for Anxiety in Canada – Sereda Psychotherapy

Therapy for Anxiety: Building Adaptive Coping Strategies That Work for You

If your mind is constantly racing, you replay conversations long after they end, or you feel tense for no clear reason, you’re not alone. At The Sereda Psychotherapy Group, anxiety is one of the most common concerns we help clients manage — and we’ve seen firsthand that therapy really can make a difference.

You don’t have to have all the answers before reaching out. Whether your anxiety is tied to work stress, health fears, social situations, or it’s been part of your life for as long as you can remember, we’re here to help you build a personalized set of tools to handle anxious thoughts in a healthier way.

Stressed woman with head in hands sitting at a desk with a laptop, representing the impact of anxiety on her and the need for online anxiety therapy in Canada.

What Anxiety Actually Feels Like

If you’ve ever told yourself to “just relax” — and felt even more anxious after — you already know that logic alone doesn’t always reduce anxiety. Anxiety often shows up in the body just as much as in the mind, and it can feel like:

  • Racing thoughts you can’t turn off
  • Tightness in your chest or stomach
  • Trouble falling asleep or waking up already on edge
  • Overthinking every decision, from emails to what to wear
  • Avoiding situations that feel overwhelming

Everyone’s anxiety looks a little different, and there’s no right or wrong way to feel anxious. Therapy helps you understand your own patterns — and then work with your brain and body, instead of against them.

What Anxiety Actually Feels Like

If you’ve ever told yourself to “just relax” — and felt even more anxious after — you already know that logic alone doesn’t always reduce anxiety. Anxiety often shows up in the body just as much as in the mind, and it can feel like:

  • Racing thoughts you can’t turn off
  • Tightness in your chest or stomach
  • Trouble falling asleep or waking up already on edge
  • Overthinking every decision, from emails to what to wear
  • Avoiding situations that feel overwhelming

Everyone’s anxiety looks a little different, and there’s no right or wrong way to feel anxious. Therapy helps you understand your own patterns — and then work with your brain and body, instead of against them.

Types of Anxiety We Work With

At The Sereda Psychotherapy Group, we support clients across Canada who are struggling with:

That constant hum of worry, where your mind jumps from one “what if” to the next, even when things seem fine.

Feeling on edge or self-conscious in conversations, meetings, or group settings — sometimes even avoiding them altogether.

Worrying excessively about your health, even after being reassured by doctors, and getting stuck in symptom-checking or online searches.

Sudden, intense waves of fear that feel physical — like your heart is racing, you’re short of breath, or you’re losing control.

To the outside world, you look organized and successful — but inside, you’re constantly overthinking, overachieving, people-pleasing, and caught in the perfectionism cycle.

Feeling overwhelmed with pressure, self-doubt, or fear of failure when performing — whether it’s at work, in sports, during public speaking, or creative pursuits. Performance anxiety therapy can help you manage those high-pressure moments with confidence.

New parenthood can trigger intense anxiety — from worries about your baby’s health to fears about being “a good enough parent.” If you find yourself constantly on edge, panicking over small things, or unable to relax, you may be experiencing postpartum anxiety, which is common but often overlooked.

Our team includes therapists with a special clinical focus in postpartum mental health, providing gentle, supportive therapy tailored to the unique challenges new parents face.

How Anxiety Therapy Works

Therapy isn’t about just “talking about your feelings.” It’s about understanding what’s driving your anxiety — and building real-life tools to manage it.

Together, we’ll help you:

  • Spot your personal triggers (big and small)
  • Learn techniques to calm your nervous system in the moment
  • Unhook from anxious or distressing thoughts so they feel less powerful
  • Create healthy habits that reduce anxiety over time
  • Build a customized coping plan — your strategy toolbox

Therapy That Fits Your Life (And Your Schedule)

Because we offer online therapy across Canada, you can meet with your therapist from the place you feel most comfortable — whether that’s your couch, your home office, or even your parked car. Whether you live in BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, NS, NB, NL, PEI, YT, NT, or NU, help is just a click away.

Let’s Build Your Anxiety Toolbox Together

You already have strengths and coping skills — therapy just helps you fine-tune them and add a few new tools to the mix. With the right support, you can handle stress with more confidence and feel more like yourself again.

Book a Free Consultation with one of our anxiety therapists today — and let’s get started.

Is It Time to Reach Out for Help?

You don’t have to wait until you’re at your breaking point to start therapy. If anxiety is interfering with your work, your relationships, or your ability to fully enjoy life, that’s reason enough.

Therapy isn’t about getting rid of anxiety entirely — after all, some anxiety is a normal part of being human. It’s about learning how to manage it in a way that puts you back in the driver’s seat.

Available Therapists
Alexandra Breen
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Alexis Toren
Amy O’Brian
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Christina Niven
Despina Hatzipetrakos
Faisal Muslih
Graeme Thompson
Graeme Thompson
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Jessica Miskiewicz
Lisa Neill
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Mehek Bhatia
Rachel Davis
Shanelle Connell
Shanelle Connell
Tanya Rolfe