Managing Anxiety & Stress
That constant hum of worry, the racing thoughts at 2am, the tension you carry everywhere — it doesn’t have to be this way. True Therapy offers virtual anxiety therapy for adults across Ontario.
Understanding Anxiety & Stress
Anxiety is one of the most common human experiences — and one of the most isolating. It’s the persistent sense that something is wrong, even when everything looks fine on the outside. It might show up as racing thoughts you can’t quiet, a stomach that won’t settle before a meeting, or a body that feels permanently braced for something bad to happen. Anxiety isn’t a character flaw or a sign of weakness. It’s your nervous system working overtime, trying to keep you safe.
Stress and anxiety often arrive together, but they’re different. Stress usually has a source — a deadline, a conflict, a life transition — and tends to ease when that source passes. Anxiety is more stubborn. It can linger long after the situation has resolved, latch onto new worries, and gradually shrink the space of what feels manageable.
If any of that sounds familiar, you’re not alone — and you don’t need to keep managing it by yourself. There’s a point where anxiety stops being background noise and starts shaping your decisions, your relationships, and the quality of your everyday life. That’s the point where therapy can make a real difference.
How True Therapy Can Help
At True Therapy, we use evidence-based approaches that are well-researched for anxiety — but what matters just as much is that we tailor them to you. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps you identify the thought patterns that keep the worry cycle spinning and build more grounded ways of responding. Alongside CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can shift the relationship you have with anxious thoughts altogether.
Sometimes anxiety lives in the body as much as the mind — tightness in the chest, a shallow breath, a jaw that never quite unclenches. Somatic approaches pay attention to this, helping you build a sense of safety in your nervous system. And for anxiety that has roots in past experiences, EMDR can gently process the underlying material that keeps the present feeling unsafe.
What to Expect
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Free 15-minute consultation a no-pressure conversation to ask questions and decide together whether we’re a good fit. - ✓
Sessions are 50 minutes via secure video. You join from wherever you feel most at ease. A reliable internet connection is all you need. - ✓
Evidence-based tools you can use between sessions practical strategies for the moments anxiety shows up. - ✓
Flexible scheduling Ontario
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between normal stress and anxiety that needs therapy?
Stress is usually proportionate to a situation and settles when things calm down. Anxiety tends to persist even when the immediate stressor is gone. If worry is affecting your sleep, relationships, or ability to function, support could help.
How quickly will I see results from anxiety therapy?
Many people notice a shift in the first few sessions. Meaningful, lasting change usually takes several months of consistent work. We’ll talk honestly about progress throughout.
Do you prescribe medication for anxiety?
No — as Registered Therapist, we do not prescribe medication. If medication feels like something to explore, we’ll encourage you to speak with your family doctor or a psychiatrist.
Can therapy help with physical symptoms of anxiety like chest tightness?
Yes. Anxiety is as much a body experience as a mental one, and the approaches we use — including somatic work and CBT — address the physical side directly.
Is online therapy effective for anxiety?
Yes — research consistently shows online therapy produces outcomes comparable to in-person sessions for anxiety. All you need is a private space and a reliable internet connection.
Online support for anxiety with Ritushaa
When worry takes up more of your day than you want, you may want somewhere to talk about what is happening and what you would like to change. Ritushaa Rajendram, MSW, RSW, offers online therapy across Ontario through True Therapy. Her work includes anxiety, emotional regulation, low self-worth and life transitions. Sessions with Ritushaa are available in English and Tamil.
What working together can focus on
You can bring the worries, situations and patterns you want support with. Ritushaa’s approach is collaborative and trauma-informed. She draws on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), attachment-focused therapy and strengths-based practice, with the approach guided by your needs.
Book a free consultation with Ritushaa
Does the consultation commit me to therapy?
The free consultation is a chance to ask questions and discuss whether working with Ritushaa feels like a fit. You can review her appointment options before deciding on a session.
Fees and booking
Ritushaa’s appointment options, durations and fees are listed in True Therapy’s booking system. Benefit coverage depends on your plan and the therapist’s designation. Ritushaa is a Registered Social Worker; confirm coverage with your provider before booking.
A Calmer Life Is Possible
You don’t have to keep white-knuckling it through the worry. With the right support, anxiety becomes something you understand and work with — not something that runs the show.