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Anxiety Therapy in Pembroke

Personalized, inclusive therapy services to help you regain calm, confidence, and control.

Offering anxiety treatment in Pembroke for adults, teens, kids (6+), and elders with online sessions across Ontario.

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Our anxiety therapy in Pembroke is centred around you—your experiences, your needs, and your journey to feeling more at ease in your daily life.

Find relief from stress, worry, & overwhelming thoughts

Learn practical skills to manage anxiety & regain control

Work with a compassionate therapist who understands your needs

“You may not control all

the events that happen to you,

but you can decide not to

be reduced by them.

— Maya Angelou

Do you find it hard to unwind, feel at peace, or move through your day without feeling overwhelmed? Anxiety can make simple tasks feel like it’s all too much, leaving you exhausted, restless, and constantly on edge.

Anxiety Therapy in Pembroke will help you regain a sense of calm and confidence, so you can move through life with greater ease.

Anxiety Counselling in Pembroke

Understanding Anxiety & its Impact

Anxiety is a natural response to stress, but when it becomes overwhelming, persistent, or begins to interfere with daily life, it can feel debilitating. Anxiety can affect your mind, body, and relationships—showing up as excessive worry, avoidance behaviours, muscle tension, sleep disturbances, and even panic attacks.

We provide anxiety therapy in Pembroke for various types of anxiety, including:

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What Anxiety Can Look Like:

Anxiety affects everyone differently, but these are some common experiences that may seem all too familiar:

No matter what you’re experiencing, we’re here to help you find stability and peace of mind.

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Approaches We Use in Anxiety Therapy in Pembroke

At Connected Counselling Services, we take a personalized, evidence-based approach to treating anxiety. Our therapy and anxiety support is tailored to your unique needs, experiences, and strengths.

Some of the approaches we use in anxiety therapy in Pembroke include:

Psychoeducation

Understanding anxiety is the first step to managing it. We help you explore how anxiety affects your brain and body, recognize triggers, and develop strategies to reduce its impact.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

CBT is one of the most effective treatments for anxiety. It helps you challenge unhelpful thought patterns, build coping skills, and regain control over your responses to stress.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

When emotions feel overwhelming, DBT helps with emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and mindfulness techniques to create calm and balance.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

If past trauma contributes to your anxiety, EMDR can help you process and heal from distressing experiences, reducing their emotional intensity.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

ACT helps you stop fighting your anxiety and start focusing on living a life aligned with your values. You’ll develop self-compassion, mindfulness, and practical strategies for managing fear and worry.

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

SFBT helps you quickly identify patterns in your anxiety and focus on what’s working rather than what’s not. By emphasizing solutions instead of problems, this approach helps you develop small, achievable strategies to manage anxious thoughts, reduce avoidance behaviours, and build confidence in handling stress.

Mindfulness

Mindfulness helps you become more aware of your thoughts and emotions without becoming overwhelmed by them. Through practices like guided meditation, breathwork, and focused awareness, you can learn to manage anxiety with greater ease.

Somatic Approaches

Anxiety manifests in the body as much as in the mind. Somatic approaches use techniques like movement, grounding exercises, and body scanning to release tension, regulate your nervous system, and restore a sense of calm.

Anxiety is different for everyone. Whether you’re neurodivergent, queer, or living with a disability, therapy is adapted to your needs, helping you manage stress, build coping skills, and regain confidence.

Take the path toward
ease, stability, and control.

Get started with Anxiety Therapy in Pembroke. Use the Book Online button to schedule your anxiety treatment appointment directly, or contact us if you have any questions. We’re here for you.

Adrienne Carfagnini, MSW, RSW

Clinical Director, Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor

Why Us?

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Connection is at the heart of who we are—

—it flows through every part of our lives: from our relationships with others, our connection to the Earth, to our spiritual beliefs, our communities, our identities, and most importantly, to ourselves and our bodies. It is through these connections that we find meaning, strength, and a deeper sense of belonging. When connections are broken, whether by trauma, stress, or life’s challenges, healing often begins by restoring those connections.

At Connected Counselling Services in Pembroke, we know that healing looks different for everyone. Our highly trained, compassionate therapists are here to walk beside you as you rebuild your connections, using strength-based, inclusive approaches in therapy. We’re experienced in working with neurodivergent individuals, and our clinic is a place where every identity, experience, and journey is welcomed with openness and respect.

Here, you’re not just a client—you’re a partner in the healing journey.

Let us help you rebuild your life, stitch by stitch, creating stronger connections that come together into something beautiful.

At Connected Counselling Services in Pembroke,
we provide care that is:

Compassionate

We provide a kind, warm, & empathetic space where every client feels seen, understood, & respected.

Connection-Focused

We focus on building secure, trusting therapeutic relationships to create a safe environment for healing & growth.

Inclusive

We approach every client with openness & curiosity, creating a welcoming, judgment-free space for everyone.

Meet Our Team

Match With an Anxiety Therapist in Pembroke

Sam MacFarlane, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Connected Counselling Services

Sam MacFarlane

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Lindsay MacIntyre, Registered Social Work & Psychotherapist in Pembroke

Lindsay McIntyre

Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist

Terri Ann Brazeau Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist

Terri Ann Brazeau

Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist

Tammy Lalonde Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist

Tammy Lalonde

Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist

Sarah Laye Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist

Sarah Laye

Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist

Rudaina Halabi Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Rudaina Halabi

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Mary Ann Conlin Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Mary Ann Conlin

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Kassidy Precoor Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Kassidy Precoor

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Jamie Biggs Registered Psychotherapist

Jamie Biggs

Registered Psychotherapist

Erin Rickli Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist

Erin Rickli

Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist

Our Approach

How Anxiety Therapy in Pembroke Works

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Begin Your Exploration

In your first sessions, you’ll meet your therapist in a safe, supportive space for assessment and treatment planning. Together, we’ll explore how anxiety affects your life and outline a personalized path to healing.

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Establish Your Foundation

With your therapist, you’ll develop skills and tools to manage your anxiety. You’ll learn about your triggers, understand your nervous system, and practice techniques that bring relief and stability.

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3

Build Yourself Up

As you work toward your goals, you’ll develop self-awareness, coping strategies, and resilience. Techniques like EMDR or CBT may help process past experiences, empowering you to face future challenges with confidence.

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Questions About Anxiety Therapy in Pembroke

Therapy offers a safe space to explore your experiences, learn coping skills, and gain practical strategies. We use evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, and mindfulness to help you feel more in control and a sense of mastery over your anxiety as you progress.

Your anxiety therapist in Pembroke will collaborate with you to create a tailored plan that fits your unique needs. You’ll develop skills and strategies that work for your body and mind, gain insight into the root causes of your anxiety, and make meaningful changes to help you regulate your nervous system more effectively.

Many clients start to feel relief within a few sessions, but anxiety therapy in Pembroke is a process. A typical treatment plan lasts 8-12 sessions, though some cases (especially involving trauma) may require longer support.

Anxiety is a natural and normal response to chronic stress or trauma. It can take many forms depending on your past experiences and current circumstances. We help clients experiencing generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), social anxiety, panic disorder, separation anxiety, health anxiety, agoraphobia, postpartum anxiety, selective mutism, and trauma-related anxiety, including PTSD, cPTSD, and the effects of various forms of abuse, including narcissistic and sexual abuse.

If anxiety is affecting your relationships, work, or daily life—or if it feels overwhelming, constant, or hard to control—anxiety therapy in Pembroke can help you regain balance and confidence.

Anxiety Therapy in Pembroke

How Anxiety Therapy in Pembroke Can Bring Ease Into Your Daily Life

As you progress in anxiety therapy in Pembroke, you may notice:

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“You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.”

– Maya Angelou

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How To Get Started

Ready to take the first step? Book your therapy session or free 15-minute consultation online using the button below.

If you have any questions or need support, we’re here for you—reach out through our contact form or give us a call. We’d love to hear from you.

613-585-3834

84 Isabella St #4, Pembroke, ON K8A 5S5

Virtual therapy is available across Ontario

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