Anxiety Therapy Program in Toronto
Find your voice. Speak with confidence. Build healthier relationships.
How anxiety shows up…
…feeling tense, nervous, and restless
…worrying about the future
…worrying about how others perceive you
…a sense of panic or doom
…a racing heartbeat
…hyperventilation or breathlessness
…chronic tension and stress across the body
…feeling like you can never relax
…anger and impulsivity
…unhealthy ways of coping
About the Program
Our 12-session Anxiety Therapy Program is designed to help you find:
A restored sense of calm and confidence
More deep rest and relaxation
Better sleep and recovery
Improvements in your ability to concentrate
Improvements in your ability to handle risk
Excitement about new experiences and opportunities
Each session builds on the last, combining practical exercises with deeper self-understanding.
An Overview of the 12-Week Program
PHASE 1: Assessment & Rapid Relief (Sessions 1-3)
Explore the story behind the anxiety
Explore main trigger areas, and times of day when they occur
Clarify specific goals that anxiety is preventing
Introduction to simple tools that can be used within a 1-5 minute timeframe for rapid relief
PHASE 2: Deeper Exploration & Insight (Sessions 4-9)
A deeper exploration of anxiety’s effect on the body through Focusing Oriented Therapy. Learn to creatively understand and navigate your relationship with anxiety
Find Insight into the root causes of anxiety, as well as hidden needs and feelings that open doors to a deeper sense of relief
Decrease your emotional disconnection, by experiencing your hidden feelings in a gradual way, at your own pace. Find a greater sense of emotional mastery
Negotiate and reconcile conflicting inner perspectives related to the anxiety, through Parts Work & IFS Therapy
Develop Mindfulness and Meditation Skills to find improved emotional management, and a deeper sense of calmness, grounding, and stability
PHASE 3: Goal-Setting & Mastery (Sessions 10-12)
Continue to consolidate & reinforce emotional processing skills from Phases 1 & 2
Explore a new self-narrative & evolved identity, using insights gained from prior sessions
Turn anxiety to excitement: explore new possibilities for action
Gradual commitments: set & achieve goals with a new-found sense of freedom
Why a Structured Program?
Many people try to “be less anxious” but quickly slip back into old habits. A structured program gives you:
A clear roadmap for change.
Ongoing support to practice new skills.
Accountability tools to track your progress.
Confidence knowing you’re not doing this alone.
Who Is This For?
This program is designed for adults who:
Want to feel relief from the effects of anxiety.
Are looking for a more grounded and stable emotional life.
Feel like their anxiety is holding them back from reaching their full potential.
Are looking for a clear roadmap for change.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How long is the program?
A: The program runs for 12 sessions (usually weekly), but can be adapted to your pace.
Q: Can I do this online?
A: Yes. We offer both in-person therapy in Toronto and online sessions across Ontario.
Q: What if I miss a session?
We can reschedule or adapt the program timeline so you don’t miss important content.
Q: How long will it take for me to find relief?
Thankfully there are many different approaches that can help reduce anxiety’s intensity. Some of them take only a few minutes to learn and implement. They can be helpful to find rapid relief.
Q: How much relief can I find from the anxiety?
Anxiety is experienced on a scale. This program is designed to decrease the overall intensity of the anxiety, first with approaches that give rapid relief, and then with guidance for a deeper sense of calmness, grounding, and stability that develops with time. Over time, and with commitment, relief may be highly significant and transformative.
Q: What if I have been struggling with Anxiety all my life?
This program is designed for anyone who experiences anxiety. Although people suffer from anxiety with different levels of intensity, it is designed with an understanding of the nervous system, and supported by scientific evidence. It is likely that at least some relief from the anxiety will be found, typically starting within the first 2 sessions.
Q: What level of commitment is required?
Simply showing up to sessions each week is enough to give you a deeper understanding of your anxiety, and tools to manage it more effectively. It is also possible to accelerate your results, through assigned homework between sessions. However, this is completely optional. The program is designed to be accessible for anyone with a willingness to learn, improve, and grow.
Your voice deserves to be heard. You can be kind, respectful, and still stand up for yourself.
Book a free 15-minute consultation today to see if the Assertiveness Program is right for you.
