What we help with
Anxiety therapy
When your mind and body won't settle.
Anxiety is your nervous system trying to keep you safe — but stuck in overdrive. Anxiety therapy helps you understand what's driving the worry, calm the physical alarm, and build a steadier relationship with uncertainty. At Healing Space, we work with anxiety through a trauma-informed lens, because persistent anxiety often has roots worth understanding, not just managing.
Not sure who to bring this to? Tell us a little about what you're carrying, and we'll walk you through your options and match you with the right therapist.
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Available therapists
If you know what you are looking for, go directly to our therapist schedules for a free introduction or book a session.
Magdhi Shah
Registered Psychotherapist
See profile$170 · 60 min
Works with CBTCulturally-informed lensWorks with ACT
Angelica Rao
Registered Social Worker & Psychotherapist
See profile$190 · 60 min
Works with CBTYouth & young adultsHospital & community work
Freshte Javid
Registered Psychotherapist
See profile$180 · 60 min
Somatic Trauma Therapy trainedGuided imagery & hypnosis
Megan Kuo
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
See profile$160 · 60 min
Works with CBTColumbia University trainedIntegrative, client-led
Lesley Nightingale
Registered Psychotherapist
See profile$180 · 60 min
Narrative & person-centredCompassion-focusedWorks with ACT
Ashley Miller
Co-Founder · Registered Psychotherapist & Clinical Supervisor
See profile$200 · 60 min
EMDR certifiedComplex Trauma Levels 1 & 2Body-oriented practice
Emma Stafford-Coyte
Co-Founder · Registered Social Worker & Clinical Supervisor
See profile$200 · 60 min
Trauma-informed practiceStrength-based approachEMDR Advanced Certification
What it can look like
- Racing thoughts, worry that's hard to switch off
- A tight chest, restlessness, trouble sleeping
- Avoiding people, places, or decisions
- Feeling on edge, irritable, or braced for the worst
- Panic that arrives without an obvious cause
How therapy helps
We start by helping your body feel safer, then work with the thoughts and patterns that keep anxiety looping — and, where it fits, the experiences underneath them. You set the pace. The goal isn't to erase every worry, but to help you feel grounded enough to live the life you want.
Approaches we may draw on
Matched thoughtfully to you.
Good to know
Anxiety, in brief.
Does therapy really help with anxiety?
Yes. Approaches like CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and EMDR are well-supported by research for anxiety. Many people notice more ease within the first several sessions, with deeper change over time.
Do I need medication, or is therapy enough?
Many people manage anxiety well with therapy alone; others find medication helpful alongside it. That's a decision for you and your physician — therapy works well either way.
Before you book
The practical part.
- What does it cost?
- Sessions start at $160 for 60 minutes, and each therapist's own rate is on their card above. The first 15-minute consultation is free.
- Is it covered by insurance?
- Not by OHIP — the practice is private. Many workplace benefit plans do cover some or all of the cost of seeing a Registered Social Worker or Registered Psychotherapist, though coverage varies, so it is worth a quick check with your insurer. We provide receipts for reimbursement. More on fees and insurance.
- What happens in the free consultation?
- Fifteen minutes, by phone or video, with no obligation. You can ask questions, say as much or as little as you want about what you are carrying, and get a feel for whether this is someone you could talk to. If it is not the right fit, we will say so and help you find one.
- How many sessions will I need?
- There is no set number. Many people meet weekly at the start, because that is what builds trust and momentum, and settle into a slower rhythm later. We revisit how it is going together, and you decide how long it goes on.
- How do I choose between the therapists?
- Start with the reasons listed under each name above — they say what each person has trained in and who they tend to work with. If that does not settle it, book the free consultation with whoever you are drawn to, or ask us and we will suggest someone.
No cost, no obligation, and no need to know what to say yet.