Find a Therapist for Anxiety

You don't have to face feelings of anxiety alone. Layla can match you with a therapist experienced in treating anxiety who understands your specific concerns, whether that is generalized anxiety, panic, social anxiety or more. They can support you as you work through it.

Therapy is available on weekdays, evenings, and weekends. In-person or virtual, depending on your location. Covered by most benefits providers.
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Understanding anxiety

~1 in 7 Canadians

will experience an anxiety disorder in their lifetime*

Anxious feelings are common, especially in times of stress or change. But when anxiety starts to feel constant or hard to manage, therapy can help.

If anxiety is affecting your daily life, working with a therapist gives you a space to understand what you're experiencing and build strategies to manage it.

*Statistics Canada, 2020

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Types of anxiety

Anxiety is complex, and it can look and feel different for everyone. Some of the common types of anxiety disorders include:
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder
GAD
Persistent, excessive worry about everyday situations.
Panic Disorder
PD
Sudden episodes of intense fear or physical symptoms like shortness of breath, racing heart, or dizziness.
Specific Phobias
SP
An intense, irrational fear of a particular object or situation (like flying or heights) that leads to avoidance behaviours.
Social Anxiety Disorder
Social Phobia
A strong fear of being judged, embarrassed, or rejected in social or performance situations.
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Need immediate support?

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Therapy approaches for anxiety

Therapy provides you with the tools to help calm your mind, manage stress, and regain a sense of control. Layla works with therapists trained in evidence-based approaches for anxiety, including:
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

CBT

Identify patterns, reshape thoughts, strengthen resilience.

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Mindfulness-Based Therapy

MBT

Increase awareness, manage emotions, and build calm through mindful practice.

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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

EMDR

Process trauma, reduce distress, restore calm.

How Layla supports you in finding an anxiety therapist

Every mental health journey is unique. We're here to match you with a therapist that understands your story, and aligns with your needs and preferences.
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Personal match, no cost
At no additional cost, Layla will help match you with a registered therapist based on your needs and preferences.
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Registered & local
Our providers are registered in four provinces (ON, AB, NS, BC) and their services are often included in benefits plans.
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Ongoing guidance
Your Layla Care Coordinator is available to support you throughout your journey.

Take the first step

Healing begins with connection. Complete our secure intake form to help us better understand your experience with anxiety, what you need and who you’d like to be connected to.

Then you'll connect with a Care Coordinator who will support you through the matching process.

Still have questions?

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Contact our team

Have a question? Reach us directly by email info@layla.care or phone through phone: 647-374-4210