Understand the loop
Anxiety runs on a loop of triggers, thoughts, body sensations, and avoidance. Early sessions map your loop precisely, so the work targets what actually keeps it going rather than the surface worry of the week.
Thornhill · In person & online
Anxiety Therapy in Thornhill, Ontario.
Evidence-based treatment for the worry that will not switch off, the racing heart before a meeting, and the avoidance that keeps shrinking your life. Registered therapists in Thornhill and online across Ontario.
Verified on Psychology TodayCRPO & OCSWSSW registered
Thornhill office
1118 Centre Street, Suite #205, Thornhill, ON L4J 7R9
Evening & Sunday hours
Mon–Thu 9 AM–9 PM · Fri 9 AM–2 PM · Sun 9 AM–9 PM
Online across Canada
Secure video for clients in Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan.
What this is
Anxiety Therapy, done properly.
Anxiety is the most common reason people come to Trust Therapy, and it is one of the most treatable. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches have decades of evidence behind them, and most clients notice a change in how they handle anxious moments within the first several sessions.
We work with generalised anxiety, social anxiety, panic, health anxiety, exam and performance anxiety, perfectionism, and the anxiety that comes with a big transition. If depression, ADHD, or a past trauma is tangled up with the anxiety, your therapist will treat the whole picture.
You might be looking for this if
- Worry that jumps from one thing to the next and is hard to stop
- Panic attacks, or fear of having one in public
- Avoiding social situations, driving, school, or work because of anxiety
- Trouble sleeping because your mind will not settle
- Physical symptoms such as a tight chest, nausea, or restlessness with no medical cause
- Perfectionism and a harsh inner critic that never lets up
How we work
Our approach in three parts.
Change the thinking and the doing
CBT gives you tools to test anxious predictions and step back into what you have been avoiding at a pace you set. ACT and mindfulness help you make room for uncomfortable feelings without letting them steer.
Skills that stay with you
The goal is not endless therapy. You leave with a written plan of what works for you, and many clients move to occasional check-ins once the tools are second nature.
| Approach | Best suited to | Typical course |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) | Worry, panic, health anxiety, perfectionism | 12 to 20 sessions |
| Exposure-based CBT | Avoidance, phobias, social anxiety, panic | 8 to 16 sessions |
| Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) | Anxiety that resists arguing with, values and avoidance | 8 to 16 sessions |
| Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) | Rumination and relapse prevention | 8 weekly sessions |
| DBT skills | Intense emotions alongside anxiety | Skills modules, 12 to 24 weeks |
Approaches we draw from
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skillsSolution-Focused Therapy
Who you would work with
Meet the whole teamClinicians who take this work.
Yakov Iliabaev
Registered Psychotherapist (RP)
In person in Thornhill & online
Anxiety and depressionADHD and neurodivergenceCouples and family conflict
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Rachel Karantayer
Psychotherapist & Art Therapist (Qualifying)
In person in Thornhill & online
Anxiety and depressionADHD, OCD, and autism spectrumSelf-regulation and daily living skills
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Aisha Mohsin
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Online
Speaks English, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi
Academic pressure and cultural expectationsAnxiety and depressionPostpartum and new-parent adjustment
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Chris Hillier
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Online
Anxiety and depressionTraumaADHD
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Owen Dooley-Phillips
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
In person in Thornhill & online
Autism, ADHD, and sensory differencesMen’s mental healthGrief and loss
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Hadas (Das) Elkayam
Registered Social Worker (RSW)
In person in Thornhill & online
Depression and anxietyConfidence and self-esteemStress management and coping skills
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Questions people ask us.
How many sessions does anxiety treatment take?
It depends on the type of anxiety and how long it has been there. Many clients feel noticeably better within six to twelve sessions of CBT, and a structured course often runs twelve to twenty sessions. Your therapist will review progress with you along the way.
Can therapy help with panic attacks?
Yes. Panic responds very well to CBT. You learn what is happening in your body during a panic attack, how to interrupt the spiral, and how to stop avoiding the places or situations panic has taken from you.
Do you treat anxiety in teens and children?
Yes. Several of our clinicians work with children and teens, using age-appropriate CBT as well as art and play therapy for younger children. Parents are involved in a way that suits the child’s age.
Can anxiety therapy be in person in Thornhill, or does it have to be online?
Either. Exposure work and skills practice translate well to video, and some clients prefer to start online while anxiety about new places is high, then move to the Centre Street office. The same clinician sees you both ways.
Is anxiety treatment covered by extended health insurance?
Psychotherapy for anxiety is covered by most extended health plans when delivered by a Registered Psychotherapist or Registered Social Worker. We direct bill many insurers; otherwise you get a receipt after each session to submit yourself.
What happens on the first anxiety consultation?
A free 30-minute call with our matching team. You describe what the anxiety looks like day to day, we answer your questions, and we suggest a clinician whose approach and schedule fit, usually with a first session within one to two weeks.
Ready when you are.
A free 30-minute conversation about what you need. We listen first, then suggest the right clinician.