Anxiety Therapy in Ottawa
Quiet the alarm. Reclaim your day. Free 15-minute consult with immediate availability.
✓ Same-week ✓ Direct billing ✓ Sliding scale ✓ Licensed therapists
Book a free consultationQuiet the alarm. Reclaim your day. Free 15-minute consult with immediate availability.
✓ Same-week ✓ Direct billing ✓ Sliding scale ✓ Licensed therapists
Book a free consultationEvery clinician is registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) or the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).
We want therapy to be financially accessible for everyone. Reduced rates are available case-by-case based on need and availability.
We submit directly to most major insurers, so you don't pay out of pocket upfront.
Our office is in Ottawa. All client records are stored in Canada and handled under PIPEDA and PHIPA.
Therapy is a space to slow down and look at what's underneath. These are some of the patterns people bring into the room.
FOR WHEN SOMETHING FEELS OFF
A baseline of unease you can't trace to anything specific. It shows up before you've even started the day.
Your thoughts run scenarios on a loop. You'd rather be prepared than caught off guard.
Tight chest, shallow breath, that buzz in your skin. The signs show up whether or not you have words for what's wrong.
Therapy at Auren is a steady, confidential space to slow down and look at what's underneath the anxiety. Our Registered Psychotherapists and Social Workers work with evidence-based approaches and adjust to what fits you, not a script.
We'll put you in touch with a real person for a free 15-minute consultation first. No pressure to commit. If it feels like the right fit, we book your first full session and go from there at your pace.
We offer anxiety therapy in person at our Centrepointe office, serving clients from all over Ottawa, including Nepean, Barrhaven, Kanata, and Orleans, plus secure virtual sessions anywhere in Ontario. Whether you are searching for an anxiety therapist in Ottawa or prefer anxiety counselling from the comfort of home, we will help you find the right fit. Many people start with the free consult to ask about cost, scheduling, and approach before committing to anything.
Email, phone, or fill out our booking form. There's no script and no pressure. You can share as much or as little as you want.
A real person, not a bot, will reply as soon as we can with a few options for a free 15-minute consultation.
We listen. You ask questions. No paperwork, no obligation. If we're not the right match, we'll point you toward someone who might be.
Direct billing where possible. Evening and weekend availability. Virtual or in-person in Ottawa.
Sessions are 50 minutes in length. Rates vary by therapist and are confirmed during your free consultation. We accept e-transfer and credit cards, and direct-bill most insurers.
Sliding-scale spots are available based on need. Ask during your free consultation.
Same 50-minute format, structured for two participants and shared concerns.
Registered Psychotherapist and Registered Social Worker services are covered by most extended health plans in Canada. We recommend confirming your specific coverage before your first paid session. Sun Life, Manulife, Canada Life, Green Shield, and most major insurers include coverage.
We direct-bill where your insurer allows it. Otherwise, you pay at the time of session and submit the receipt for reimbursement.
Every session generates a receipt listing the provider's license number, suitable for insurance reimbursement.
In-person sessions are held at our Ottawa office. Virtual sessions use a secure, PIPEDA-compliant video platform. You can switch between the two.
We ask for 24 hours notice on cancellations. Late cancellations and no-shows are charged the full session fee.
After the free 15-minute consultation, your first paid session is intake-focused. Bring questions, anything you have already tried, and any goals you have in mind.
Everyone's experience is different. Explore the focus that fits what you're navigating, or book a free consult and we'll help you find the right starting point.
Book a free consultationQUESTIONS
Sessions at Auren start at $175 for 50 minutes. Sliding-scale spots are available with select therapists, and we offer direct billing where your insurer allows. Your free 15-minute consult is a no-cost way to discuss insurance eligibility and session fees before booking.
Therapy is not covered by OHIP, but most extended health benefit plans cover services from a Registered Psychotherapist or Registered Social Worker. We can direct-bill many insurers. Check your plan for Registered Psychotherapist or Social Worker coverage, and ask us at your consult if you are unsure.
Your healing journey is as unique as you are. Many people notice a shift within 6 to 12 sessions, while others prefer longer-term work. We will talk about what fits your goals and adjust as we go. There is no fixed package; you stay only as long as it is useful.
Yes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is one of our core, evidence-based approaches for anxiety, and several of our therapists also draw on ACT and mindfulness-based skills. We match the approach to you rather than applying a single script.
Yes. We offer secure video sessions across Ontario, as well as in-person sessions at our Centrepointe office in Ottawa. Several of our therapists are also registered to see clients in other provinces, so tell us where you are located and we will match you with someone licensed there. Online therapy is just as effective as in-person for most anxiety concerns.
The first full session is about understanding what is bringing you in and what you would like to work on. There is no pressure to share more than you are ready to. You and your therapist will start shaping a plan that fits your pace.
Therapy is a longer-term relationship. If you're in acute distress, please reach the services below first. They are free, confidential, and available right now.
