Find Calm and Confidence with Expert Anxiety Therapy

At Trickett Psychotherapy, we understand that while anxiety is a normal and sometimes beneficial response to stress, it can become overwhelming and debilitating when it interferes with daily life. This heightened state of anxiety may indicate an anxiety disorder, which encompasses several distinct types, including phobias, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, acute stress disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). These disorders share common features such as irrational fears, tension, agitation, and challenges with daily tasks.

Anxiety triggers the "fight or flight" response, impacting cognitive, physical, and behavioral systems. This can manifest as heart palpitations, muscle tension, difficulty sleeping, and behavioral avoidance, significantly impairing quality of life.

The causes of anxiety disorders can be cognitive, where individuals may catastrophize situations; behavioral, linked to learned responses from past trauma; developmental, influenced by childhood experiences; and biological, involving genetics and brain chemistry.

At Trickett Psychotherapy, our approach to treating anxiety and depression includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure Therapy, and even BPD therapy when appropriate. These methods are highly effective in managing and reducing symptoms. We also offer couples therapy and individual counselling to address specific needs. Medication may be utilized to help control symptoms and improve overall functioning.

Our goal is not to simply "cure" anxiety, but to control it, significantly reducing its impact and enhancing the individual's ability to function and improving their quality of life through comprehensive, personalized treatment plans or anxiety treatment options. Whether through in-person therapy sessions in Guelph or via our online therapy options, we are dedicated to supporting our clients in managing their anxiety and related issues, including PTSD treatment, for the long term.