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Anxiety therapy in Burlington

If anxiety is running your schedule — the racing mind at 2 a.m., the constant what-ifs, the tension that never quite switches off — therapy can turn the volume down. Burlington clients can meet a licensed psychotherapist in person on Harvester Road, or work online with four more therapists across the city. Every one starts with a free 15-minute consultation.

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Who you can see

Therapists offering anxiety therapy to Burlington clients

One in-person option in Burlington, four online — all licensed in Ontario, all currently accepting new clients. Fees and languages are on each card, so there are no surprises later.

Alisa Ziad Al Haj

Alisa Ziad Al Haj

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Accepting new clients

In-person in Burlington · Online across Ontario

CBTDBTAnxietyDepressionComplex TraumaBurnout

Alisa is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) offering in-person psychotherapy in Burlington at 3425 Harvester Rd and online across Ontario. She works integratively, drawing on CBT, DBT, EFT, and somatic awareness within a trauma-informed framework. Her practice spans anxiety, depression, complex trauma, burnout, and perfectionism, with a warm relational style that adapts the work to each client's needs. Sessions available in English, Arabic, and Russian.

Format
In-person & online
Session fee
$140
Languages
English, Arabic, Russian
Location
3425 Harvester Rd, Burlington
Request an intro with Alisa
Olga Klimenkova

Olga Klimenkova

Registered Psychotherapist, RP, GIT Dip
Accepting new clients

In-person in Oakville · Online serving Burlington & Halton

CBTGestaltAnxietyTrauma & PTSDDepressionShame

Olga is a Gestalt-trained Registered Psychotherapist (RP, GIT Dip) with 7+ years of experience offering in-person psychotherapy in Oakville and online sessions for Burlington and Halton clients. Her practice is grounded in Gestalt therapy and integrates CBT, somatic, and relational approaches. She works with anxiety, trauma and PTSD, depression, shame, and relational difficulties — a particularly good fit for clients who want depth, presence, and body-aware work alongside practical skills.

Format
In-person & online
Session fee
$160–$190
Languages
English, Russian
Experience
7+ years
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Donna Mahoney

Donna Mahoney

Social Worker, Psychotherapist
Accepting new clients

Online across Ontario

CBTDBTTrauma & PTSDAnxietyDepressionAddiction Recovery

Donna is a Social Worker and Psychotherapist with 18+ years of clinical experience offering online psychotherapy to Burlington residents and across Ontario. She works from a trauma-informed, person-centred base and integrates CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused, and Mindfulness-Based approaches as the work requires. She is well-suited to clients whose anxiety, depression, or stress is complicated by trauma history, addiction recovery, or long-standing relational patterns.

Format
Online only
Session fee
$150–$165
Experience
18+ years
Languages
English
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Oksana Denysenko

Oksana Denysenko

Registered Psychotherapist, MACP (she/her)
Accepting new clients

Online across Ontario · In-person in Toronto

CBTAnxietyDevelopmental TraumaSelf-EsteemRelationshipsLife Transitions

Oksana is a Registered Psychotherapist (MACP) offering online psychotherapy to Burlington clients and in-person sessions in Toronto. Her work blends CBT with developmental, attachment-based, and schema approaches — particularly suited to clients whose anxiety, low self-esteem, relational difficulties, and life transitions have deep early roots. Sessions available in English, Ukrainian, and Russian.

Format
Online & in-person (Toronto)
Session fee
$150
Languages
English, Ukrainian, Russian
Experience
5+ years
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Eugenia Rabotnikov

Eugenia Rabotnikov

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Accepting new clients

Online only · Ermakov Therapy, Toronto

Relationship IssuesAnxietyCoping Skills

Eugenia is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) offering secure online therapy through Ermakov Therapy in Toronto — her profile is verified by Psychology Today. She works with low energy, relationship difficulties, work stress, low self-confidence, communication issues, difficult memories, panic, and life changes that can feel unmanageable. Combining approaches and bridging across modalities, she matches the work to each client — a logical cognitive approach for some, emotional expression for others — moving at their pace, in a safe space where they stay at the centre. She sees individuals and couples, and her affordable fees, with a sliding scale, make ongoing therapy more accessible.

Format
Online only
Availability
Weekdays after 4pm & weekends
Session fee
$50 individual · $75 couples
Sliding scale
Available — ask if eligible
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How it works

What anxiety therapy actually involves

Anxiety therapy is not just talking about your week. It is structured work on the patterns that keep anxiety in charge — the thoughts your mind treats as facts, the situations you have started avoiding, and the physical alarm that fires before anything has actually gone wrong. The therapists on this page draw on three main approaches:

CBT — changing the thought patterns

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is the most widely researched approach for anxiety. You learn to catch catastrophic thinking, test it against evidence, and gradually re-enter avoided situations in manageable steps. Most of the therapists on this page practise CBT.

DBT skills — calming the body first

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy contributes practical skills for moments when anxiety spikes: grounding, paced breathing, and ways to ride out intense emotion without making the situation worse. Some therapists here integrate DBT skills into their anxiety work — a good fit if anxiety shows up as overwhelm or panic.

Gestalt — awareness and presence

One therapist's Gestalt training adds a different door into the same room: slowing down, noticing what happens in your body and in the present moment, and working with anxiety as information rather than an enemy. Clients who have found purely technique-based work too mechanical often prefer this depth-oriented style.

In person or online?

In-person sessions happen at 3425 Harvester Road in Burlington. Online sessions run by secure video with therapists who regularly work with Burlington and Halton clients. Research finds online therapy comparably effective for most anxiety concerns, so the honest answer is: choose the format you will actually stick with.

Fees

What it costs

Session fees on this page range from $50 to $190. In-person anxiety therapy in Burlington is $140 per session. Online sessions start at $50 for individuals, with a sliding scale, and the upper-end fees reflect the most experienced practitioners (18+ years). Many extended health plans cover Registered Psychotherapists and Registered Social Workers — each therapist issues receipts you can submit; confirm your coverage before the first paid session. The consultation itself is always free.

Questions

Anxiety therapy in Burlington — common questions

How much does anxiety therapy cost in Burlington?

Across the Balancy therapists, session fees run from $50 to $190. In-person anxiety therapy in Burlington is $140 per session. One online therapist offers a sliding scale starting at $50, which keeps ongoing therapy within reach if cost is a barrier. Every therapist offers a free 15-minute consultation first, so you can confirm the fee and what it includes before paying anything.

Can I see a therapist in person in Burlington for anxiety?

Yes. A Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) offers in-person anxiety therapy in Burlington at 3425 Harvester Road, and also sees clients online. The other four therapists on this page work with Burlington clients online by secure video.

Is online therapy effective for anxiety?

For most common anxiety concerns, research finds online therapy produces outcomes comparable to in-person therapy, including for CBT-based treatment. What matters most is the fit with your therapist and the approach. Many Burlington clients choose online sessions to avoid the commute and to meet from home; others prefer a dedicated in-person space. Both are available here.

What happens in the free 15-minute consultation?

It is a short introductory call or video meeting. You describe in general terms what you are dealing with, hear how the therapist works with anxiety, and ask about fees, scheduling and approach. There is no charge and no obligation to book a full session afterwards.

How soon can I start?

Every therapist on this page is currently accepting new clients. After you submit the consultation request, you receive a reply with a direct booking link for the matched therapist, and you choose a consultation time that suits you.

Start with a free 15 minutes

Tell us you're looking for anxiety therapy in Burlington, and we'll match you with the therapist who fits — in person or online. No cost, no commitment.

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In crisis? Call or text 988 (Suicide Crisis Helpline, 24/7) or call 911 in an emergency. This page is educational and not a substitute for professional advice.