Anxiety Therapy in Pointe Claire, QC
Finding peace starts here.
Offering anxiety counselling for children (8+), teens, and adults in Pointe-Claire and virtually across Quebec.
You’re overwhelmed. On edge. Stuck in your head.
When you’re trapped in looping thoughts, worst-case scenarios, and trying to control what happens next, it leaves you no time or energy to experience life in a way that feels normal.
Your nervous system adapted to get you through tough times, but now it won’t turn off. Anxiety therapy helps you find a way forward.
If you’re struggling with:
- Feeling overwhelmed or easily startled more often than not
- Chest tightness or difficulty breathing, like you can’t get a full breath
- A racing heart, dizziness, or sudden waves of shakiness
- Getting trapped in looping thoughts, you can’t shut off
- Feeling disconnected from yourself, or from the people around you
Anxiety counselling helps you understand why your body and mind are reacting this way, and gently shift the patterns underneath it.
Anxiety Therapy in Pointe Claire, QC
Why Anxiety Therapy?
It’s care for the patterns that won’t let you rest.
At The Therapy Group in Pointe-Claire, we offer anxiety counselling for adults, teens, and child anxiety support for children 8+. Our work is trauma-informed, client-centred, and focused on helping you feel calmer, more present, and more in control again.
We support:
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Worry feels constant, even when nothing is “wrong.”
Social Anxiety
Social situations feel exhausting, stressful, or hard to recover from.
Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks
Sudden waves of fear and physical symptoms feel scary and unpredictable.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Intrusive thoughts and compulsions take over your day and drain your energy.
Health Anxiety
Your mind locks onto physical sensations and spirals into worst-case scenarios.
Performance Anxiety
Pressure to do it “right” makes school, work, sports, or public moments feel intense.
Agoraphobia
Avoidance grows, and your world can start to feel smaller.
Stress-related anxiety
Work-related anxiety, parenting anxiety, and life transitions can keep your system on high alert.
Trauma-related anxiety
Your body stays braced for danger, even when you’re safe now.
Relationship anxiety
Overthinking, fear of conflict, and fear of abandonment can make connection feel hard.
School-related anxiety in children and teens
Mornings, classrooms, and expectations can trigger overwhelm, shutdown, or panic.
An anxiety disorder is not a personal failure. It’s often a nervous system that learned to stay on guard.
Our role as your therapist for anxiety is to help you understand the pattern and gently reshape it.
Anxiety Therapy in Pointe Claire, QC
Approaches We Use in Anxiety Therapy To Help You Heal
At The Therapy Group in Pointe-Claire, we get curious about your patterns, your nervous system, and what you need, then build a plan that fits your life.
1:1 Anxiety Therapy Sessions
A confidential space to slow down, understand what’s driving your anxiety, and build strategies that really will help.
Cognitive and Emotion-Focused Approaches
Using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), trauma-informed CBT, narrative therapy, and emotion-focused work to shift thought loops, strengthen coping, and change unhelpful beliefs.
Somatic and Regulation Strategies
Grounding, breathwork, and nervous system regulation to reduce physical tension and help your body feel safer, steadier, and more settled.
Mindfulness and Practical Skills
Simple tools you can use between sessions to stay present, reduce reactivity, and handle stress with more ease.
Healing starts when you feel safe enough to be yourself.
You can be that here.
Book a free 15-minute consultation or your first anxiety therapy appointment in Pointe-Claire, and let’s begin creating the conditions for calmer days.
Meet Our Team
Match With an Anxiety Therapist in Pointe-Claire
At The Therapy Group, you’ll meet a genuine, culturally responsive, trauma-informed team. We focus on the person first, not the label. Our Client Care Coordinator can help you find the right fit based on your needs, language preference, and availability.
Carly Noodelman
Registered Social Worker
Lorraine Seales
Registered Social Worker
Katrina St-Amand
Registered Social Worker
Vanessa Tyndall
Registered Social Worker
Jélénia Cyrise
Social Worker, Couple and Family Therapist & Psychotherapist
Aviv Bialy
Certified Clinical Counsellor & Naturopath
Maria Cook
Mental Health Counselor & Naturotherapist
Jessica Vanderwal
Registered Social Worker
Vanessa Vannicola
Registered Social Worker
Kaya Davis
Registered Social Worker
Kelly Angelis
Registered Social Worker
The Therapy Group | Anxiety Therapy in Pointe Claire, QC
Frequently Asked Questions About Anxiety
How do I know if what I’m feeling is anxiety or just stress?
Stress is usually tied to a specific situation, like work-related anxiety around a deadline, a conflict, or a life transition, and it often settles once the situation changes. Anxiety, on the other hand, can feel constant, overwhelming, or out of proportion to what’s happening. You might notice racing thoughts, physical tension, difficulty relaxing, or a sense of dread even when things seem “fine.”
In anxiety counselling at The Therapy Group, we help you make sense of what’s going on, understand what your body is trying to communicate, and build tools to manage both stress and anxiety in healthier ways.
What are the symptoms of anxiety?
Anxiety can show up emotionally, mentally, and physically. Common symptoms include:
- Racing thoughts or constant worry
- Difficulty relaxing or feeling on edge
- Trouble sleeping or concentrating
- Chest tightness, stomach discomfort, or a racing heart
- Irritability, overwhelm, or fear of losing control
- Panic attacks or sudden waves of intense fear
If you’re experiencing a mix of these, anxiety therapy can help you understand why, reduce the intensity, and regain stability.
Does therapy actually help with anxiety?
Yes. Anxiety therapy is an effective treatment for many forms of anxiety disorders. In anxiety therapy, we work together to understand your triggers, reduce physical symptoms, and shift unhelpful thought patterns.
Over time, clients notice more calm, confidence, and control. You don’t have to manage anxiety alone, and adult anxiety treatment, teen anxiety counselling, or child anxiety support can make a meaningful difference.
Why does my anxiety get worse at night or when I’m finally trying to relax?
Many people notice that anxiety intensifies when things get quiet. During the day, your mind is distracted by tasks, conversations, and responsibilities. But at night, or in moments of rest, there’s more space for worries to surface. Your nervous system may also be holding onto stress from the day that hasn’t been processed yet.
In anxiety therapy, we help you understand these patterns, learn ways to settle your mind and body before bedtime, and create routines that make relaxation feel safer and easier.
How can I find an anxiety therapist near me?
If you’re looking for anxiety counselling in Pointe-Claire, the West Island, or virtual anxiety therapy across Quebec, The Therapy Group offers trauma-informed, client-centred anxiety support for children, teens and adults.
You can browse our clinicians, connect with our Client Care Coordinator, or book online to find the right therapist for anxiety. The right anxiety specialist can make all the difference, and we’re here to help you find a fit that feels supportive and steady.
Anxiety Therapy in Pointe Claire, QC
How Life Can Feel After Anxiety Therapy
There is no exact timeline for change. Some people notice relief within weeks. Others, particularly when anxiety is connected to long-standing trauma-related anxiety or relationship anxiety, see steady shifts over months.
With anxiety therapy, you may begin to:
- Feel calmer and more grounded
- Experience less chest tightness and fewer stomach knots
- Sleep more easily and deeply
- Trust yourself during stressful moments
- Respond instead of react
- Feel present and connected in relationships
- Enjoy your life without constant worry
- Experience more freedom and ease in your daily life
Anxiety doesn’t disappear overnight. But it can loosen its grip when you understand it and stop fighting it alone.
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How To Get Started
Healing is always possible. Let’s begin.
Click the Book Online button to schedule your free 15-minute consult and learn more about how we can support you.
Call or email us with any questions, or let us know if you have a preferred therapist, location, or focus area.
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277 Lakeshore Dr Suite 8, Pointe-Claire, QC, Quebec H9S 4L2