Anxiety Support & Therapy in Calgary
Anxiety can feel like an overwhelming world to navigate. Repetitive worries and ruminating thoughts often consume mental energy, leaving individuals feeling drained and stuck. At NU Psychology, we understand how anxiety impacts both the mind and body, often causing somatic symptoms such as stomach pain, nausea, headaches, muscle tension, fatigue, brain fog, and at times feelings of panic.
NU Psychology is a team of specialized Psychologists located in Calgary, Alberta. We are here to help individuals understand and manage anxiety in a supportive and compassionate environment. Our strength-based approach focuses on providing personalized strategies that address both the cognitive and physical aspects of anxiety.
The NU Approach to Managing Anxiety:
Cognitive Tools: We help individuals explore and challenge anxious thought patterns, empowering them to shift their mindset and reduce the hold anxiety has on their daily lives.
Regulation Strategies: We provide tools to manage the physical symptoms of anxiety, using evidenced based strategies that are tailored to our clients. We have therapists who specialize in the treatment of anxiety.
Neurobiological Rewiring: Through evidence-based therapies, we support clients in retraining their brain’s response to anxiety. By creating a sense of safety and calm, individuals often experience significant symptom reduction, allowing them to reclaim their mental and emotional well-being.
At NU Psychology, we are dedicated to helping individuals build resilience, confidence, and a sense of control over anxiety. With our specialized approach, we guide clients towards balance and mental freedom. We are here to support our client’s on their journey to wellness. We work as a team to find the best approach that allows our clients to manage anxiety.
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We all experience a range of emotions including worry, stress, and anxeity. Feeling anxious in response to various circumstances is normal and at times helpful. For some individuals, anxiety can be an overwhelming emotion that causes stress and consumes a lot of mental energy. At NU Psychology, we offer therapy for adults experiencing minor to excessive amounts of anxiety and stress. The stress brought on by anxiety can significantly affect an individual's mental and physical well-being. Excessive worrying over situations beyond our control can cause a great deal of discomfort and change the way we experience the world. At NU Psychology, our Psychologists are trained in a variety of evidence-based therapies to ensure the best outcomes for our clients. By tailoring our approach to the unique needs of each individual, we empower clients to overcome challenges, build resilience, and thrive. We integrate key therapeutic approaches into our work:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT):
CBT is a cornerstone of our practice, helping clients identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns that contribute to emotional distress. By replacing these thoughts with more constructive and balanced perspectives, CBT empowers individuals to manage anxiety, depression, and other challenges effectively. We also teach practical coping strategies to improve emotional regulation and decision-making.Narrative Therapy:
Narrative Therapy helps individuals externalize their challenges, viewing them as separate from their identity. This approach allows clients to "rewrite their story" and take control of their narrative, fostering empowerment and self-confidence.Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP):
ERP is a highly effective method for addressing anxiety and OCD. By gradually and safely exposing clients to their fears or triggers while preventing avoidant or compulsive behaviors, ERP helps rewire the brain’s response to fear. Over time, clients gain confidence in managing anxiety-provoking situations without distress.Regulation Strategies:
Emotional regulation is a critical component of mental health. We teach clients tools to manage overwhelming emotions and physical symptoms of distress, such as mindfulness, grounding techniques, and relaxation exercises.Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT):
SFT is a strengths-based approach that emphasizes solutions rather than problems. By focusing on what’s working, setting achievable goals, and building on successes, SFT helps clients develop hope and motivation.Why Choose NU Psychology?
Our integration of these evidence-based therapies ensures a comprehensive and personalized approach to care. Whether we’re helping clients challenge unhelpful thoughts, regulate their emotions, or build confidence through gradual exposure, our goal is always to create a safe, supportive environment where growth and healing can flourish.
Generalized Anxiety at NU Psychology
Understanding Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a prevalent mental health condition that can significantly impact daily life. At NU Psychology, located in the SW Killarney neighborhood of Calgary, Alberta, our team of experienced psychologists specializes in providing evidence-based therapy for GAD. We help teens and adults manage their anxiety and regain control over their lives through a strength-based and tailored approach.
What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
GAD is characterized by excessive and persistent worry about various aspects of life, such as work, relationships, health, or everyday tasks. Individuals with GAD often experience symptoms like restlessness, difficulty concentrating, fatigue, irritability, muscle tension, and sleep disturbances. These symptoms can interfere with one’s ability to function effectively at home, school, or work.
How NU Psychology Can Help with GAD
At NU Psychology, we offer specialized therapy for Generalized Anxiety Disorder in Calgary, using evidence-based approaches to address the unique needs of each client. Our psychologists typically use techniques from Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy to provide effective and compassionate care.
Social Anxiety and NU Psychology
Understanding Social Anxiety Disorder
Social Anxiety Disorder is a common mental health condition that affects individuals’ ability to navigate social situations with ease. At NU Psychology, located in the SW Killarney neighborhood of Calgary, Alberta, we specialize in helping teens and adults overcome the challenges of social anxiety through a tailored, strength-based approach.
What is Social Anxiety Disorder?
Social Anxiety Disorder is characterized by an intense fear of being judged, embarrassed, or humiliated in social or performance situations. This can lead to avoidance of social interactions, impacting relationships, work, and daily life. Common symptoms include excessive worry about social situations, physical symptoms such as sweating or trembling, and difficulty speaking in social settings.
How NU Psychology Can Help
At NU Psychology, our team of Calgary psychologists is experienced in providing evidence-based therapy for social anxiety. We use therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure Response Prevention, and Solution Focused Therapy to help clients build confidence, manage social anxiety, and develop practical coping strategies.
Panic Disorder at NU Psychology
Understanding Panic Disorder
Panic Disorder is a type of anxiety disorder that involves recurrent and unexpected panic attacks, along with persistent worry about when the next attack might occur. At NU Psychology, located in the SW Killarney neighborhood of Calgary, Alberta, our team of specialized psychologists provides evidence-based therapy to help clients manage and overcome panic disorder.
What is Panic Disorder?
Panic Disorder is characterized by sudden episodes of intense fear or discomfort, known as panic attacks. These attacks often occur without an obvious trigger and can include symptoms such as rapid heart rate, shortness of breath, sweating, chest pain, dizziness, fear of losing control or going crazy, and feeling detached from reality.
Using Educational Approaches and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for Panic Disorder
At NU Psychology in Calgary, we take a comprehensive and tailored approach to treating panic disorder, combining educational strategies with evidence-based therapeutic techniques like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). Our team of psychologists specializes in providing strength-based, holistic care to help clients understand and manage their symptoms effectively.
Understanding Phobias at NU Psychology
Phobias are intense, irrational fears of specific objects, situations, or activities that can significantly interfere with daily life. At NU Psychology, located in the SW Killarney neighborhood of Calgary, Alberta, our team of specialized psychologists provides evidence-based therapy to help clients overcome their phobias and regain control over their lives.
What Are Phobias?
Phobias are a type of anxiety disorder characterized by an overwhelming fear of a particular trigger, such as heights, flying, animals, or social situations. Common symptoms include:
Intense fear or panic when exposed to the phobic trigger.
Avoidance of situations or objects associated with the phobia.
Physical symptoms, such as sweating, rapid heartbeat, or shortness of breath.
Acknowledgment that the fear is excessive or unreasonable, yet difficulty controlling it.
Phobias can range from specific phobias (e.g., fear of spiders or needles) to more complex ones, such as social phobia or agoraphobia.
How NU Psychology Treats Phobias
At NU Psychology, we take a strength-based and holistic approach to treating phobias, tailoring therapy to meet each client’s unique needs. Our psychologists use evidence-based techniques, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Narrative Therapy.
Looking For More Support?
For additional support tailored specifically for children and parents, please visit our sister company, Creative Sky Psychology.
To learn more about Teen Anxiety, visit our blog on How to Support your Child’s Mental Health.
NU Psychology offers supportive therapy for Anxiety and Anxiety related disorders.
We offer therapy and coping techniques to help manage the cognitive, physical, and emotional difficulties that travel with anxiety. Anxiety is very treatable and generally responds well to therapeutic models such as CBT, Exposure Therapy, and ACT. At NU Psychology, we support individuals with minor anxiety and stress as well as specific disorders related to anxiety. Contact us to set up a consultation call or to book an appointment.