Anxiety Therapy in Ajax and Across Ontario

Anxiety therapy at Mindful Comeback Therapy is for people who understand their anxiety but still feel stuck in it, including Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), panic attacks, social anxiety and overthinking. Rubina Gogna, Registered Psychotherapist, combines EMDR, somatic experiencing, ACT and CBT to work on both the root and the day to day. Sessions are virtual anywhere in Ontario, or in person at our Ajax office.

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What anxiety can feel like

Anxiety is more than worry. It can feel like a mind that will not switch off, a body that is always on alert, and a constant sense that something is about to go wrong. Many of the people I work with look calm and capable on the outside while running on fear underneath.

Anxiety can show up as:

  • Racing thoughts and overthinking
  • Trouble concentrating or sleeping
  • Feeling restless, irritable or on edge
  • A tight chest, upset stomach or shallow breathing
  • Panic attacks
  • Avoiding people, places or tasks that feel overwhelming
  • People pleasing and perfectionism
Types of anxiety I support
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
  • Panic Disorder and panic attacks
  • Social Anxiety Disorder
  • Health anxiety
  • Performance and work anxiety
  • Anxiety linked to trauma, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or burnout

You do not need a diagnosis to start therapy. If anxiety is getting in the way of your work, relationships or sleep, that is reason enough.

How we work on anxiety

Understanding why you are anxious is a good start, but it rarely makes the anxiety stop on its own. Anxiety lives in your nervous system, so we work with your body as well as your thoughts.

  • Somatic therapy to calm your nervous system and help your body feel safe
  • EMDR to process the memories and experiences that keep fear switched on
  • CBT and ACT to change anxious thinking patterns and stop avoidance from running your life
  • DBT skills for the moments when emotions feel too big

If medication might help, talk with your family doctor. I am happy to work alongside them.

What to expect

Your first step is a free 15 minute phone consult. In our first sessions we map out what triggers your anxiety, where it started and what you want to be different. You leave each session with a better understanding of what is happening and a skill to practise during the week.

Sessions are virtual across Ontario, with in person sessions at my Ajax office. Sessions are eligible for reimbursement through most extended health plans that cover a Registered Psychotherapist.

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Anxiety therapist in Ajax

In person anxiety therapy is available at our Ajax office at 230 Westney Road South, Unit 301, Monday to Thursday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Virtual sessions are available anywhere in Ontario, which many anxious clients find easier to start with.

Signs anxiety is running the show

  • Overthinking decisions, conversations and what ifs
  • Trouble switching off, even when you are exhausted
  • Perfectionism, people pleasing or putting things off
  • Tight chest, stomach issues, tension or poor sleep
  • Panic attacks or avoiding situations that might trigger them

How we work on anxiety

Science first, feeling second. We start by understanding what your nervous system is protecting you from, then use the right tool: EMDR for memories that still feel live, somatic work to calm the body, ACT and CBT for thoughts and habits, and inner child work for patterns that started early.

Frequently asked questions

What types of anxiety do you treat?

Generalized Anxiety Disorder, panic attacks, social anxiety, health anxiety, overthinking, perfectionism and anxiety tied to past experiences.

How long does anxiety therapy take?

It depends on what is driving the anxiety. Some people want a few sessions of practical skills, others want deeper work on long standing patterns. We review progress together regularly.

Can EMDR help with anxiety?

EMDR is best known for trauma, and it can also help when anxiety is tied to specific memories or experiences. We talk about whether it fits you at your consult.

Is therapy available virtually in Ontario?

Yes. Virtual sessions are available to anyone located in Ontario, and in person sessions are at our Ajax office.

How much does therapy cost?

Individual intake sessions are $290 and ongoing sessions are $200. Sliding scale spots are offered when available.

Is therapy covered by insurance?

Sessions are eligible for reimbursement through most extended health plans that cover a Registered Psychotherapist. Receipts are provided after every session.

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Written by Rubina Gogna, Registered Psychotherapist, with over a decade of experience. Trained in EMDR and Somatic Experiencing. Sessions in English, Hindi and Punjabi. About Rubina

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