Anxiety Therapy – Registered Psychologists
Calgary Anxiety Counselling – Registered Psychologists
KM Counseling is a small group of trained psychologists in NW Calgary who help people with a wide range of mental health problems, including anxiety. We know that anxiety can be too much to handle, and we’re here to help. Our psychologists love helping people deal with life’s problems with kindness, honesty, and professionalism. Our location is easy to get to because we are close to the Dalhousie train station in Calgary’s NW district of Varsity. And just like life doesn’t always go by the clock, we don’t either. That’s why we have appointments available during the day, at night, and on the weekends.
KM Counselling
Registered Psychologists
Therapy for Anxiety - Calgary NW
8 Varsity Estates Circle NW
587-324-2398
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Calgary Anxiety Counselling
Free 15-min phone consultations
Our psychologists have helped many people in Calgary who are having problems with anxiety. This is one of the most common and well-treated problems in our office. In fact, 45% of Albertans say their mental health has gotten worse since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic (CMHA Edmonton, 2022), and the number of people with generalized anxiety disorder has doubled from 2012 to 2022 (Statistics Canada, 2023). Because anxiety has been on the rise for the past several years, our team has a lot of expertise treating it. We help our clients manage and get rid of their anxiety in a clear and effective way. As anxiety-related problems become more common, you can count on our staff to give you the help you need.
Many people in Calgary have anxiety, so if you have symptoms, you’re not alone. Just because something is common doesn’t mean it has to be your normal. You may feel peaceful and confident again in your daily life with the correct help and advice from qualified psychologists.
Therapy for Anxiety – Calgary NW
Not only do we have a lot of experience treating anxiety at KM Counseling, but we also customize our care for each client who comes to us. We know that anxiety can be different for everyone. Some people worry all the time, while others have bodily tension, panic, or avoidance. That’s why we don’t use a one-size-fits-all method. Instead, we take the time to figure out what’s really going on and work together to come up with plans that will work for you.
When you go to KM Counseling for anxiety therapy, you will meet with a psychologist who will try to figure out what is causing your anxiety and how it is affecting you. Next, you and your therapist will work together to build a therapy plan that is tailored to your specific needs and goals. Your therapy plan will be based on evidence and will use methods that help you feel more stable, peaceful, and in charge. Our psychologists use well-known forms of therapy, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy.
A lot of our clients come to us for help with anxiety, and they stay because they feel listened to, encouraged, and empowered by the changes they make. We can help you feel better whether your anxiety is caused by work stress, social pressure, health problems, or changes in your life.
Some common indications and symptoms of anxiety are:
- Many worries or thoughts that are difficult to control
- Difficulty concentrating or feeling “fuzzy” or “brain fog”
- Fatigue, and difficulty sleeping
- Irritability
- Avoiding certain situations or tasks
- Fear of being judged by others or worry about what others think about you
- Engaging in rituals or behaviours to try to get rid of a worry
- Hypervigilance or feeling “on alert”
- Shaking or trembling
- Rapid breathing and heart rate
What is Anxiety?
What to Do if I Have Symptoms of Anxiety
Therapy for Anxiety – Calgary NW – Psychologist Kristin Matthews
If you are feeling anxious, there are a few things you may do on your own to try to deal with the symptoms. Here are some things you can try:
- Building routines such as wake-up and sleep times, meal times, and time for fun.
- Using calming strategies like deep breathing and guided meditation.
- Talking about how you are feeling with your support network.
- Engaging in physical activity.
If you have been struggling to manage your anxiety symptoms on your own, therapy with a registered psychologist can help you learn effective tools and strategies to get back to feeling better.
At KM Counselling you will work with a registered psychologist committed to ensuring that the therapy process is tailored to meet your specific needs. At the onset of counselling, you will work with the therapist to explore your current anxiety symptoms and assess what type of anxiety you may be experiencing. From there, therapy goals and first steps will collaboratively be developed and worked on together.
KM Counselling
Registered Psychologists
Therapy for Anxiety - Calgary NW
8 Varsity Estates Circle NW
587-324-2398
Let's Connect
Calgary Anxiety Counselling
Free 15-min phone consultations
Frequently Asked Questions
Therapy for Anxiety – Calgary NW – Registered Psychologists
How common is anxiety?
One of the most frequent mental health problems that people have nowadays is an anxiety condition. About 30% of adults in North America will have some kind of anxiety at some point in their lives.
What kinds of psychological therapy are there for anxiety?
There are many different types of therapy that can help with anxiety. Cognitive behavioral therapy, exposure therapy, and solution-focused therapy are all examples of psychological therapies that are based on evidence. There are many different types of anxiety, so therapy should be tailored to the specific type of anxiety that an individual experiences.
How long does therapy for anxiety last?
Most people with anxiety can start to see the benefits of psychological therapy within several weeks. However, the length of therapy varies depending on the severity and complexity of symptoms being experienced and treatment may be complicated by other co-existing conditions and mental health history. This is why anxiety therapy must be tailored specifically to meet your unique needs.
A lot of the problems that people want counseling for are hard to talk about. That’s why KM Counseling works hard to make a secure and caring space where you can talk about the hard things with a registered psychologist who will build a counseling plan that meets your personal requirements.
KM Counseling is here to help you look into the issues that matter most to you, no matter what they are. Don’t wait to see real, lasting change.
Let’s connect today.
KM Counselling
Registered Psychologists
Therapy for Anxiety - Calgary NW
8 Varsity Estates Circle NW
587-324-2398
Let's Connect
Calgary Anxiety Counselling
Free 15-min phone consultations
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