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The symptoms of anxiety can interfere with your daily life.
Do you feel anxious & unable to relax?
Maybe your thoughts spin in an endless cycle of worrying and dwelling on things going wrong.
Sometimes you feel restless, tense or irritable.
You might have trouble concentrating, need reassurance, rely on others or feel constant panic.
Anxiety often shows up in your body. Physical symptoms include:
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headaches
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chest and heart pain
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racing heart
- dry mouth or shortness of breath
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stomach pain
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nausea or fatigue
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skin rashes
Do you get stuck replaying the past, forecasting the future, and rehearsing the next event?
You can get help for anxiety and learn to cope.
The definition of anxiety is an emotion with feelings of worry, tension, and physical changes in the body.
Anxiety means your body is protecting you from a threat.
Everyone experiences anxiety. It's why people are cautious when they drive or cross the road, and why they study for a test.
Sometimes our bodies learn to be highly attentive to signs of stress.
Anxiety can show up differently in different places. Many people experience anxiety at home, work, school or in the community.
Anxiety disorders are intense, frequent, long-lasting distress, and include:
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generalized anxiety
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social anxiety
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panic attacks
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phobias and compulsions
You do not need to have an anxiety disorder to seek treatment for anxiety.
A therapist can help you understand anxiety and calm your stress response.
Anxiety counselling can help you calm your body and brain.
Anxiety can make you feel exhausted and lead to withdrawing from relationships and activities.
Life doesn't have to be so overwhelming. You can live with more ease and manage with greater flexibility.
You can understand the root cause of your worries and rewire your brain's stress response system.
You can feel safe in your own body again.
When you listen to your anxiety, you can meet your needs and respond intentionally instead of react.
You can tolerate change and move forward with confidence to create the life you really want.
It is possible to make decisions based on preference, not fear.
What if you could...
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feel more energized
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rest and sleep easily
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try new things
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find peace and calm
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trust your judgment
A good therapist helps you work with your anxiety, not get rid of it.
Anxiety can be helpful in the right amount.
You can learn to identify your body's stress response, feel safe, and soothe your anxiety.
Counselling gives you a space to explore your anxious voice with mindfulness to build self-awareness.
Anxiety therapy can help you:
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quiet your mind and think clearly
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make healthy decisions
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calm your brain and body
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create new ways of thinking
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work through avoidance
At Therapy Alberta, we believe your body knows best how to protect you. We just help you feel more safe, more often.
You can expect to develop a plan with your counsellor to manage your anxiety symptoms.
You can make sense of your reactions, settle your fears, practice new skills and highlight your strengths.
All of our anxiety therapists prioritize creating a supportive therapeutic space with you.
We will come alongside you with kindness and compassion to help you achieve relief and freedom.
Some approaches to anxiety counselling include:
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Re-processing Therapy (EMDR)
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Mindfulness Therapy
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Narrative Therapy
We offer in person and online counselling so you can connect to an anxiety therapist anywhere in Calgary and Alberta.
The best therapist to meet your unique needs might live in a different area.
We love online anxiety therapy because it's convenient and flexible.
You'll love online counselling if you are:
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a little nervous about going to a new place
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most comfortable in your own space
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familiar with phone or video meetings
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okay skipping the waiting room and office
We build great relationships online and sometimes the distance makes it a little easier to connect.
Our therapists offer evening and weekend appointments to fit your lifestyle.
You might still have some questions or concerns about anxiety counselling...
What is anxiety?
Anxiety is a protective emotional, physical, and mental reaction to stress. When your body perceives danger, it warns you in an attempt to keep you safe. Overtime, you might become overly alert to signs of danger, or things that were once unsafe but aren't anymore.
What is the brain's warning system?
First coined by Dr. Dan Siegel, the Window of Tolerance (WoT) posits that everyone has an optimal window of arousal where they can function and process their experiences in a calm, cool, and collected manner. Stress or threat can push you outside this window and into automatic survival states of hyperarousal or hypoarousal. Many symptoms of anxiety correspond with hyperarousal, including racing thoughts, speech, and heartrate.
Won’t focusing on my anxiety only make it worse?
No, avoiding your anxiety is actually what makes it worse! The more you attempt to ignore your anxiety, the louder it gets. It can feel scary to navigate through something that feels dangerous, but your anxiety will not hurt you. Seeking support and focusing on your anxiety with a trained and compassionate therapist will help in the long run. Working with a counsellor will allow you to explore and manage your anxiety at the pace that feels safe for you.
Should I take medication for anxiety?
At Therapy Alberta we believe in a whole person approach to mental health. While research has established therapy is more effective than medication for anxiety, it is important to remember your situation is unique and a combination of therapy and medication may be what works best for you. You can talk to your doctor about medication. Therapy can be effective for people who do not respond well to medication or prefer not to take it.
How much does anxiety counselling cost?
Our anxiety therapy sessions are $220 with a Psychologist or Social Worker with direct billing for most insurance companies, or a receipt to claim for re-imbursement or as a medical expense on your taxes. Anxiety counselling sessions with a Certified Canadian Counsellor are $180; check with your insurance to confirm coverage for mental health counselling. Sliding scale fees are available.
Meet our featured Anxiety Therapists in Calgary:
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Specialties:
Anxiety
Self-Esteem
Suicidal Ideation
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Specialties:
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Anxiety
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