Online (in Ontario) and In Person (Barrie) Anxiety Therapy
Anxiety can show up in many ways—constant worry, racing thoughts, restlessness, difficulty sleeping, panic attacks, or feeling on edge even when nothing seems “wrong.” It can impact your relationships, work, and overall quality of life, making everyday things feel overwhelming.
At Trailhead Psychotherapy Clinic, we’re here to help. Our therapists use evidence-based approaches to support you in understanding your anxiety, managing symptoms, and building tools to feel more grounded and in control. You don’t have to keep pushing through it alone—support is here when you’re ready.
Our online and in person therapists are ready to support you recover from anxiety.
We’re here to help you navigate anxiety in a supportive, down-to-earth space. Whether you’re dealing with constant worry, panic attacks, or feeling overwhelmed, anxiety therapy can help you slow things down, understand what’s happening, and build tools to feel more in control.
Reach out to Trailhead Psychotherapy Clinic and we’ll match you with one of our experienced therapists. You can also book a free 15-minute consultation to see if we’re the right fit and take that first step toward feeling better.
Learn about our fees.
Think you might have anxiety?
Anxiety Test
To determine if you have symptoms anxiety, try this online self-screening tool: Generalized Anxiety -7 (GAD-7) This is not meant as a diagnostic tool.
Common Signs and Symptoms of Anxiety:
Anxiety can show up differently for everyone, but it often involves a combination of emotional, physical, and behavioural symptoms. Recognizing these signs is an important first step toward getting support.
Emotional symptoms
Excessive worry or fear that feels hard to control
Feeling on edge, restless, or easily overwhelmed
Irritability or feeling more reactive than usual
Difficulty concentrating or “racing thoughts”
A sense of dread or expecting the worst
Physical (physiological) symptoms
Rapid heart rate or palpitations
Shortness of breath or chest tightness
Muscle tension, headaches, or jaw clenching
Stomach discomfort, nausea, or digestive changes
Sweating, shaking, or chills
Fatigue or feeling drained
Behavioural symptoms
Avoiding situations that feel stressful or triggering
Difficulty sleeping or staying asleep
Seeking constant reassurance
Over-preparing or overthinking decisions
Withdrawing from social situations or responsibilities
Learn about the physiological symptoms of anxiety. What is your body trying to tell you?
What will anxiety treatment look like at Trailhead?
At Trailhead Psychotherapy Clinic, anxiety treatment is a collaborative, evidence-based process designed to help you better understand and manage your symptoms. Using approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), we work with you to identify anxious thought patterns, reduce avoidance behaviours, and develop practical coping strategies for everyday life.
Anxiety therapy may include learning grounding techniques, challenging unhelpful thinking, gradual exposure to feared situations, and building emotional regulation skills. Treatment is tailored to your specific needs, whether you’re experiencing generalized anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, or stress-related symptoms. Our goal is to help you feel more in control, reduce overwhelm, and improve your overall quality of life through structured, supportive therapy.
Anxiety Disorders our Therapists Treat in Ontario:
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Ongoing, excessive worry about everyday things that feels hard to control
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Strong fear of social situations or being judged by others
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Repeated panic attacks with intense physical symptoms like racing heart, shortness of breath, or dizziness
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Intense fear of a specific object or situation (e.g., flying, heights, needles)
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Constant worry about having or developing a serious illness despite reassurance
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Intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or mental rituals (compulsions)
Using ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention)
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Excessive fear or distress about being away from attachment figures or loved ones
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Anxiety that develops in response to major life changes or stressful events
Why Trailhead Psychotherapy Clinic for Anxiety Therapy
Personalized Therapist Matching
We’ll match you with a therapist who best fits your anxiety needs so you get the right support from the start. Whether you’re experiencing health anxiety, relationship anxiety, panic, agoraphobia, or social anxiety, we’ll connect you with someone experienced in your specific concerns so you can start feeling understood and supported right away.
In Person in Barrie, Ontario or Virtually across Ontario
Wherever you feel more comfortable and ready to engage in therapy is where we meet you. Whether that is from the comfort of your home or from the comfort of our office.
Evidence Based Approaches
We use proven methods like EFT and CBT to create real, lasting change for your anxiety symptoms.
Read our blog posts on anxiety:
Physiological Symptoms of Anxiety: What’s Happening in your body?
Understanding the Difference: Common Worry vs. Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Effective Grounding Techniques for Managing Extreme Anxiety
Stepping into the Spotlight: A Guide on Overcoming Social Anxiety
Grounding Techniques to Reduce your Anxiety: Your Pathway to Calm
Regaining Control: How Therapy Can Help with Panic Attacks
Overcoming Fear: How Therapy can help you Conquer Phobias
Get started with one of our anxiety therapists - in person in Barrie or online across Ontario
If you still have questions or think you may be experiencing anxiety related symptoms. Reach out and we would be happy to talk further.