Anxiety Therapy in Kingston
Understanding Anxiety
Anxiety can make it hard to feel at ease, even when everything looks fine on the outside. You might find your mind racing, your heart pounding, or your thoughts looping over things you can’t control. Over time, constant worry and tension can leave you exhausted and disconnected from the things you enjoy.
In Kingston, where students, professionals, and families often balance busy schedules, long work hours, or university pressures, anxiety can quietly build up. Between career demands, caregiving responsibilities, and the pace of daily life, it can start to feel like you’re always “on.” Therapy offers a safe space to pause, explore what’s driving your anxiety, and learn tools to feel more grounded.
How Therapy Can Help with Anxiety
Anxiety is highly treatable, and therapy can help you regain calm, focus, and confidence. At Tiny Therapy Collective, our therapists use evidence-based approaches that help you understand how anxiety works and how to manage it effectively.
We integrate:
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): To identify anxious thoughts and replace them with realistic, supportive ones.
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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT): To build emotional regulation and distress tolerance skills.
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): To focus on your values and take action even when anxiety is present.
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Mindfulness-based therapy: To quiet mental noise and strengthen self-awareness.
Through therapy, clients in Kingston often work toward:
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Reducing daily worry and overthinking
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Managing physical symptoms like restlessness or tension
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Restoring sleep and concentration
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Reconnecting with confidence and self-trust
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Developing long-term strategies for resilience
Everyday Supports for Managing Anxiety
Small, consistent actions can make a big difference:
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Grounding in nature: Take a walk along the Kingston Waterfront Pathway or through Lemoine Point Conservation Area.
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Mindful breaks: Pause during your day for deep breathing or gentle stretching.
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Routine: Create predictable meal and sleep schedules to stabilize energy.
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Connection: Spend time with supportive people who bring calm, not pressure.
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Self-compassion: Speak to yourself the way you would to someone you care about.
Our Approach in Kingston
Tiny Therapy Collective provides virtual psychotherapy across Ontario, including Kingston and surrounding areas like Amherstview and Gananoque. Our therapists understand the unique rhythm of Kingston, from the demands of Queen’s University life to the busy pace of healthcare, education, and public service work.
We offer warm, evidence-based care that helps you understand the roots of your anxiety, build healthy coping strategies, and create space for rest and clarity.
Take the Next Step
Anxiety doesn’t have to control your days. With the right support, you can find calm, confidence, and balance again.
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation today to connect with a Kingston therapist who can help you start feeling more grounded and in control.
