Evidence-Based Anxiety Treatment from a Team That Gets It
At Thrive Natural Family Health, anxiety is one of the most common reasons people come through our doors, and one of the areas our team knows most deeply. Our co-founder Dr. Kristin Heins (ND, RP) has her own personal history managing panic attacks and generalized anxiety. That lived experience, combined with her training as a Registered Psychotherapist and Naturopathic Doctor, shapes how our whole team approaches anxiety care.
We offer individual therapy, naturopathic support, and group programming for anxiety; all in one clinic at Yonge and Eglinton.
Anxiety Therapy Services at Thrive
Individual Psychotherapy for Anxiety
Our therapists use evidence-based approaches tailored to you, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Gestalt therapy, somatic approaches, and mindfulness-based methods. You don't need to know which approach is right for you before booking. We'll figure that out together.
We work with adults experiencing generalized anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety, health anxiety, and anxiety related to life transitions, trauma, or relationship challenges.
Learn about individual psychotherapy at Thrive
Naturopathic Support for Anxiety
Anxiety has physical roots: nervous system dysregulation, hormonal imbalances, nutritional deficiencies, and sleep disruption all contribute. Our naturopathic doctors, including Dr. Kristin Heins (ND, RP), Dr. Christine Chung (ND), and Dr. Ishani Patel (ND), take a whole-body approach to anxiety that complements therapy beautifully.
Learn about naturopathic medicine at Thrive
Social Work and Counselling for Anxiety
Lisa Sutherland (RSW), our Registered Social Worker, offers individual counselling for adults navigating anxiety, stress, and related challenges. Social work counselling is often covered under extended health benefits.
Our Anxiety Specialists
- Dr. Kristin Heins, ND, RP — Co-founder; Registered Psychotherapist and Naturopathic Doctor; Gestalt therapy and somatic approaches; completing trauma certification in 2026; personal lived experience with panic attacks and generalized anxiety
- Dr. Tanya Cotler, Ph.D., C.Psych — Psychologist (doctoral-level); individual therapy for anxiety and related concerns
- Vivian Hochmanovich, MA, RP — Registered Psychotherapist; CBT and mindfulness-based approaches; specializes in anxiety, depression, and life transitions
- Sarah Wray Brenner, RP (Qualifying) — Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying); psychodynamic and relational approaches; works with anxiety, grief, and life transitions
- Jessica Kristy, MSW, RSW — Registered Social Worker; Narrative Therapy and Emotion-Focused Therapy; specializes in anxiety and interpersonal relationships
- Lisa Sutherland, RSW — Registered Social Worker; individual counselling for anxiety, stress, and life challenges
- Dr. Christine Chung, ND — Naturopathic Doctor; nutritional and naturopathic support for anxiety and mood
- Dr. Ishani Patel, ND — Naturopathic Doctor; nervous system and hormonal health
All psychotherapy practitioners are regulated under CRPO or OASW.
Why People Choose Thrive for Anxiety Treatment in Toronto
Lived Experience on Our Team
Mental and Physical Health Together
Multiple Entry Points
What Patients Notice After Starting Anxiety Therapy
- Feeling less overwhelmed by day-to-day stressors
- Sleeping more soundly and waking with less dread
- Being able to pause before reacting in difficult moments
- Understanding the patterns and triggers behind their anxiety
- Having language for what they're experiencing — and tools to work with it
- Feeling more present with the people they love
- A growing sense that anxiety doesn't have to run the show
Frequently Asked Questions
CBT is one of the most well-researched approaches for anxiety, but it's not the only one. Many people benefit from Gestalt therapy, somatic approaches, mindfulness-based therapy, or a combination. Our therapists will discuss what approach makes sense for you during your free consultation.
Yes. Many of our therapists offer virtual sessions for clients across Ontario. In-person sessions are available at our Midtown Toronto clinic at Yonge and Eglinton.
Yes. Naturopathic medicine addresses the physical contributors to anxiety including hormonal imbalances, nervous system dysregulation, and nutritional deficiencies. Our naturopathic doctors often work alongside our psychotherapists to support the whole picture.
Most extended health plans cover psychotherapy and social work services. Coverage varies by provider. We recommend checking your plan details before your first appointment.
Book online through our Jane booking page or call us at 647-352-7911. We offer a free 15-minute phone consultation so you can get a feel for our team before committing to a full session.
Ready to Take the First Step?
Book a free 15-minute phone consultation and we'll help match you with the right therapist or practitioner for your needs.
Thrive Natural Family Health
110 Eglinton Avenue East, Suite 502
Toronto, ON M4P 2Y1
647-352-7911
Steps from Eglinton Station (Line 1). Virtual sessions available across Ontario.
Thrive Natural Family Health
110 Eglinton Avenue East, Suite 502,Toronto, ON
M4P 2Y1 View Staff & Treatments
