Anxiety & Panic Therapy in Edmonton, Alberta

Find Relief From Constant Worry, Fear, and Overthinking

Anxiety can feel exhausting.

Your mind may race with endless "what if" thoughts. You might constantly worry about things that haven't happened, struggle to relax, or feel like you're always preparing for the worst. Even when life appears manageable on the outside, anxiety can quietly drain your energy, affect your relationships, disrupt your sleep, and make everyday situations feel overwhelming.

For some people, anxiety builds gradually. For others, it can appear suddenly in the form of panic attacks that feel frightening and out of control—like powerful waves crashing against the shore without warning.

At Overcoming Waves Psychology & Counselling, we understand how difficult it can be when anxiety feels like wave after wave of worry, fear, and uncertainty. Together, we can help you navigate these challenges, develop practical coping strategies, and build the confidence to weather life's storms with greater calm and resilience.

Are You Experiencing Any of These Challenges?

Anxiety affects everyone differently. Some people experience constant worry, racing thoughts, difficulty relaxing, or a persistent sense of being on edge. Others notice physical symptoms such as muscle tension, sleep difficulties, trouble concentrating, irritability, or feeling overwhelmed by everyday responsibilities. For some individuals, anxiety can become so intense that it develops into panic attacks. Panic attacks often involve sudden physical and emotional symptoms such as a rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, dizziness, trembling, chest discomfort, or a strong fear that something terrible is about to happen. While panic attacks can feel frightening, they are treatable, and many people experience significant improvement with the right support.



Anxiety and panic can affect relationships, work, sleep, confidence, and overall wellbeing. If these experiences are interfering with your daily life, therapy can help you better understand what is happening and develop healthier ways of responding.

Understanding Anxiety

Anxiety is a normal human response designed to protect us from danger. However, when anxiety becomes excessive, persistent, or difficult to control, it can begin interfering with everyday life. You may find yourself constantly anticipating problems, replaying conversations, imagining worst-case scenarios, or feeling unable to shut your mind off.

Over time, anxiety can affect:

Many people spend years trying to manage anxiety on their own before seeking support. Therapy provides an opportunity to understand what is driving your anxiety and develop healthier ways of responding to it.

How Therapy Can Help with Anxiety

Therapy provides an opportunity to better understand your anxiety and develop practical tools for managing it more effectively. Rather than trying to eliminate every anxious thought, therapy focuses on helping you respond differently when anxiety shows up.

Our Approach to MVA Therapy

At Overcoming Waves Psychology & Counselling, we tailor therapy to your unique needs and goals.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

For some individuals, a motor vehicle accident can become a traumatic memory that continues to trigger emotional distress long after the event has ended. EMDR is an evidence-based therapy that helps the brain process and integrate difficult experiences in a healthier way. Many clients find that memories become less emotionally overwhelming and easier to manage over time.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

CBT helps identify thought patterns that may be contributing to anxiety, fear, panic, or avoidance. With CBT you will learn practical strategies to challenge unhelpful thinking patterns, regulate emotions, and gradually rebuild confidence.

Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

SFBT focuses on strengths, resilience, and practical solutions. Rather than becoming stuck in what happened, we work together to identify achievable goals and meaningful steps forward.

Family Systems Therapy

A motor vehicle accident often impacts spouses, children, and other family members as well. Family Systems Therapy can help improve communication, strengthen support systems, and reduce conflict that sometimes develops during recovery.

What Does an EMDR Session Feel Like?

EMDR is a structured, collaborative, and supportive therapy process.

Before any trauma processing begins, time is spent building coping skills, strengthening emotional regulation, and creating a sense of safety and stability. This preparation helps ensure that you feel ready and supported throughout treatment.

During an EMDR session:

Many people worry that EMDR will require them to relive traumatic experiences in detail or become overwhelmed by difficult emotions. In reality, EMDR is designed to help you process distressing memories in a way that feels safe and manageable. Many clients find the experience to be less overwhelming than they initially expected.

Is EMDR Right for Me?

EMDR may be helpful if past experiences continue to affect how you feel, think, or respond in your daily life. Many people seek EMDR when they find themselves feeling stuck, emotionally overwhelmed, anxious, or repeatedly triggered by memories, reminders, or situations connected to difficult experiences.



Every person's journey is unique, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to healing. The best way to determine whether EMDR is right for you is through a consultation, where we can discuss your concerns, goals, and experiences together and determine the most appropriate path forward.

Why Work with a Certified EMDR Therapist?

EMDR requires specialized training beyond traditional counselling and psychotherapy education. Wendy became a Certified EMDR Therapist in 2020 and has incorporated EMDR into her work with clients seeking support for trauma, anxiety, distressing experiences, and emotional healing. Certification demonstrates advanced training, supervised experience, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of practice. As with all therapy approaches, EMDR is tailored to your unique circumstances, needs, and goals.

Our Approach to Healing

At Overcoming Waves Psychology & Counselling, EMDR is not simply a technique—it is one of several evidence-based tools that may be incorporated into your therapy journey.

Our approach emphasizes:

Therapy is always tailored to you, not the other way around. Together, we work toward meaningful change that supports long-term wellbeing.

Frequently Asked Questions