Anxiety Therapy for Teens
Real support for anxious teens, without the lecturing. Teen anxiety therapy in Ottawa, in person or online.
✓ Same-week ✓ Direct billing ✓ Sliding scale ✓ Licensed therapists
Book a free consultationReal support for anxious teens, without the lecturing. Teen anxiety therapy in Ottawa, in person or online.
✓ 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
Not laziness, anxiety. Whether it's tests, presentations, social dynamics, or just the overwhelming noise of the day, many teens with anxiety find school increasingly hard to face. Avoidance can look like skipping, illness complaints, or shutting down entirely.
Anxiety in teens often shows up as irritability at home, pulling away from friends, or a general flatness that parents describe as "not like them." What looks like a mood issue or a phase is often anxiety looking for somewhere to go.
Academic expectations, social pressures, identity questions, family stress, teens are navigating a lot, and not all of them have the tools yet to manage it. Anxiety often steps in where skills haven't had a chance to develop.
Working with teens requires a different kind of presence. Trust takes longer to build, and it matters more. Our therapists who work with young people understand this, they don't lecture, and they don't talk down. They listen, they take what teens say seriously, and they work collaboratively on what that particular person actually wants to change.
We may use approaches that can work well with adolescents, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based skills. Sessions are practical and goal-oriented, teens learn tools they can use right now, in school, at home, and with their friends.
We also work closely with parents when appropriate. Keeping families informed and involved, in a way the teen is comfortable with, tends to produce better outcomes. What that looks like varies based on the young person's age, needs, and preferences.
For post-secondary students dealing with similar academic and social pressures, our anxiety therapy for students page covers what that work looks like at university age.
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.
QUESTIONS
Anxiety in teens often looks like irritability, school avoidance, withdrawal, or trouble sleeping, not always obvious worry. If not-like-themselves has lasted weeks and affects school or friendships, it is worth a conversation.
When appropriate, yes. We work collaboratively with families in a way the teen is comfortable with. The level of parent involvement depends on the young person's age and needs, and we are clear about it from the start.
We may use approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based skills, delivered in a way that connects with young people rather than talking down to them. Sessions are practical, with tools teens can use at school and home.
That is common. We focus first on building trust and meeting them where they are, with no pressure to talk about everything on day one. Many reluctant teens warm up once they realize it is their space, not a lecture.
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.
