Issues We Treat

Anxiety Therapy

Anxiety therapy in Newmarket at Newmarket Therapy Centre — in person and online across Ontario
Understanding Anxiety

What is anxiety?

Anxiety is your nervous system's alarm — designed to protect you from what once felt dangerous. When that alarm keeps firing long after the danger has passed, ordinary life becomes harder than it should be.

Anxiety therapy in Newmarket helps you understand what your anxiety is responding to, so it no longer has to work so hard. It is one of the most common reasons people seek therapy — and one of the most treatable.

Signs & Symptoms

How do I know I have anxiety?

Anxiety looks different for different people. Some feel it in their body. Others notice it in their thinking. Many experience both. If any of these fit, you may be living with anxiety:

  • Racing thoughts you cannot switch off
  • Tight chest, shallow breathing, ongoing tension
  • Trouble falling asleep or waking at 3 a.m.
  • Feeling on edge or easily overwhelmed
  • Avoiding situations, conversations, or decisions
  • Panic attacks — sudden fear that feels physical
  • Constant worry about work, health, or relationships
  • Exhaustion that rest does not seem to fix
You do not need a diagnosis to seek support. If anxiety is shaping your day, that is enough.
Our Approach

How we treat anxiety

At Newmarket Therapy Centre, we work with the whole person — not just the symptoms. Anxiety lives in the mind, the emotions underneath the thoughts, and the body itself. Real change happens when all three are addressed.

Our team draws on a range of evidence-based approaches — matched to what is actually driving your anxiety, not a one-size-fits-all protocol:

Gold Standard

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Catch a thought before it fires the whole system, and build more realistic ways of responding. One of the most researched treatments for anxiety.

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Trauma-Based

EMDR Therapy

For anxiety rooted in past trauma — helps the brain reprocess memories that are still firing the nervous system in the present.

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Body-Based

Somatic Experiencing

Works directly with the nervous system, letting it complete what it never got to complete. Particularly effective when talk therapy alone has not settled the anxiety.

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Parts-Based

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Build a relationship with the anxious part of you rather than fighting it — helping it discover it no longer needs to work so hard.

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Brain-Based

Neurofeedback

Train the brain's own regulation, gently and without effort, toward greater calm. For anxiety that has not fully responded to talk therapy.

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Values-Based

ACT — Acceptance & Commitment

Change your relationship with anxiety so it no longer determines what you do. Move toward the life that matters, even in the presence of anxious feelings.

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Your first step is a free 20-minute call with Susan, our Client Care Manager. She listens to what is bringing you in and personally matches you with the therapist best suited to your situation. Meet our team or book a free intake call to begin.

Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

How do I know if my anxiety needs therapy?
Any anxiety that affects your quality of life — your sleep, your relationships, your work, or simply your sense of ease — is worth addressing. You do not need to be in crisis to benefit from support. Many people find that seeking therapy earlier makes the work faster and more effective.
How long does anxiety therapy take?
It depends on what is driving your anxiety. For situational anxiety, meaningful improvement is often possible within 8–16 sessions. For anxiety with deeper roots, the work takes longer and tends to be more thorough. Your therapist reviews progress with you regularly.
What types of anxiety do you treat?
Our therapists work with the full range of anxiety presentations — including generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder, social anxiety, health anxiety, trauma-related anxiety, and performance anxiety. The label matters less than understanding what is driving it for you.
Can I do anxiety therapy online?
Yes. Online anxiety therapy is available across Ontario and works equally well as in-person for most presentations. Many clients find the comfort of their own space genuinely supportive. Neurofeedback is the one exception — it requires in-person attendance at our Newmarket location.
Is anxiety therapy covered by insurance?
In most cases, yes. Our team includes Registered Psychotherapists and Registered Social Workers, both of which are covered by most extended health plans in Ontario — Sun Life, Manulife, Canada Life, Green Shield, Blue Cross, Desjardins, and others. Check your specific plan for coverage limits.
What if I have tried therapy before and it did not help?
This is one of the most common things we hear. Anxiety therapy works best when the approach matches what is actually driving it. If previous therapy focused mainly on managing symptoms, you may not have had the chance to reach the roots. We also offer nervous-system-based approaches like neurofeedback, somatic therapy, and EMDR for people who have not found talk therapy alone sufficient.

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