Anxiety is one of the most common struggles we support at Toronto Counselling Centre for Teens. Teens experience anxiety in many different ways, and it can show up in a range of situations from school pressures to social stress, from overwhelming worries to anxiety connected to ADHD or ASD.
Common types of anxiety we see include:
Parents often notice anxiety long before teens are ready to talk about it. It may show up as irritability, withdrawal, panic, trouble sleeping, academic decline, or refusing school. No matter how anxiety looks for your teen, support is available and it helps.
Avoidance can give teens temporary relief by skipping school, staying home, avoiding conversations, and avoiding social settings. But over time, it strengthens the anxiety, making life feel smaller and more stressful.
If you’re unsure whether certain behaviours are connected to anxiety, we’ve created an additional resource that breaks down common signs and symptoms. Read more about the signs of anxiety in teens.
The therapeutic process helps teens:
Our goal is for your teen to feel less restricted by anxiety and more in control of their daily life.
In the early phase of therapy, the focus is on reducing overwhelm and giving your teen practical tools to cope with anxiety day-to-day. This might include grounding skills, breathing techniques, managing anxious thoughts, or breaking down overwhelming tasks into manageable steps.
As therapy progresses and trust grows, we shift toward deeper healing working with the thoughts, experiences, or fears that keep anxiety in place. This deeper work looks different for every teen because anxiety always has a personal story behind it. Our therapists move at a pace that feels safe and appropriate for each individual.
Anxiety can feel heavy for both teens and their parents. But with the right support, teens can develop confidence, emotional strength, and healthier ways to move through the world.
Our Toronto locations in Runnymede and Danforth are here to support your family.
If you have questions or want help finding the right therapist, reach out any time. Our reception team is ready to help you get started.
To learn more about individual and family therapy, reach out to the team and we’ll be happy to help. Call us at 416-565-4504 for our Bloor and Runnymede location, or at 647-296-8441 for our Danforth location. You can also email us at info@counsellingtorontoteens.com or book now at Bloor West or Danforth. It’s always the right time to make positive changes in your life.
267 Runnymede Rd,
Toronto, ON, M6S 2Y5
374 Danforth Ave. 2nd Floor
Toronto, ON, M4K 1N8
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10am - 8pm
Saturday and Sunday
10am - 6pm
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267 Runnymede Rd,
Toronto, ON, M6S 2Y5
374 Danforth Ave. 2nd Floor
Toronto, ON, M4K 1N8
