Registered Psychologist · Online across Alberta
Online Therapy for Anxiety in Alberta
Anxiety can make you feel a multitude of ways: a sense of dread, your mind racing constantly and being unable to stop, feeling overwhelmed, being unable to sit still or feeling frozen in place. You "logically" know everything is fine, but your chest hurts or you feel like you can't breathe. When anxiety arrives, it can leave you feeling completely out of control or unable to cope. If anxiety is affecting your life, it's worthwhile getting the support you need.
If you'd rather talk it through first, I offer a free 15-minute consultation. No commitment necessary.
Book a Free 15-Minute Consultation
I'm Maria Tsoukalas, a Registered Psychologist based in Calgary, and I offer online therapy for anxiety to adults across Alberta — Calgary, Edmonton, and communities in between. Sessions happen through a secure, encrypted platform, so all you need is a private space and a stable connection.
Whether you're dealing with generalized worry, anxiety tied to a specific area of life like work or relationships, or anxiety that's tied to other issues like grief or a major transition, I can help.
Below you'll find how the process works, what to expect, and what it costs.
◆Encrypted, healthcare-grade platform◆Registered Psychologist, AB & NWT◆Receipt for insurance◆Free 15-minute consultation
$260 / 50-min session·Insurance receipt provided·No referral needed·Encrypted, healthcare-grade platform
Why this matters
Anxiety often gets managed, not addressed.
Avoiding situations that trigger anxiety, staying busy or distracted enough not to feel it, or pushing through until it passes are all common strategies, and they can work for a while. But when anxiety has been running in the background for months or years, those strategies tend to take up more and more energy without changing the underlying pattern.
Therapy for anxiety looks at what's maintaining it: the thoughts that fuel the worry cycle, the situations being avoided and what that avoidance costs, and the way anxiety can show up physically before it's even conscious. I draw on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based approaches, and approach it through a lens that takes your full history and relationships into account, not just the anxiety on its own.
The process
A clear path, from our first conversation to a plan that fits you.
01
Request a free consultation
Reach out through the contact form for a free, 15-minute consultation. We'll talk about what's been going on, and you can ask questions before deciding if this is the right fit.
02
Book your first appointment
Your first session covers your history, what anxiety has been costing you day to day, and what you've already tried. We'll take a look at what is driving anxiety and come up with some clear goals for our work together.
03
Attend sessions online
All appointments happen through an encrypted platform built for healthcare providers. I have specific training for working online and see clients anywhere in Alberta. You'll need a private space and a stable connection.
04
Build a plan based on what's driving your anxiety
This might involve looking at avoidance patterns, the thoughts that fuel worry, or how anxiety shows up in your body and relationships. How often we meet is a decision we make together, usually somewhere between weekly and monthly.
05
Adjust as we go
Anxiety doesn't always improve in a straight line, and that's expected. We track what's working and adjust as things shift.
What's included
✓Online therapy for adults across Alberta, through a secure platform
✓Individual counselling focused on anxiety
✓Attention to related concerns that often overlap with anxiety, including sleep difficulties, grief, and relationship stress
✓A free 15-minute consultation before you book
✓A receipt after each session for insurance reimbursement
What's not included
—In-person appointments
—Couples or family counselling
—Crisis or emergency services
—Medications — while we can explore whether speaking to your doctor about medications makes sense, I cannot provide any specific recommendations and will encourage you to speak to your physician.
—Guaranteed outcomes, fixed timelines, or specific results
—Direct insurance billing
$260 / 50-minute session
Psychological services are GST exempt and tax deductible as a medical expense in Canada.
Most extended health benefit and employee assistance plans cover a portion of sessions with a Registered Psychologist. I provide an official receipt after each session for you to submit yourself — direct billing isn't available at this time.
Indigenous clients registered with the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Program can access care through this program — reach out directly for details.
About Maria
Maria Tsoukalas, Registered Psychologist
As a Registered Psychologist, client confidentiality means I don't publish case details and the College of Alberta Psychologists standards of practice prohibits the use of testimonials. What I can offer instead is a clear picture of my training and experience, and a free consultation so you can get a sense of how I work before committing to anything.
◆Registered Psychologist, Alberta and the Northwest Territories
◆Member, Psychologists Association of Alberta
◆Experience across a forensic mental health setting (including risk assessments for the Parole Board of Canada), primary care as a Behavioural Health Consultant, Indigenous Mental Health at Elbow River Healing Lodge, and an outpatient community mental health clinic
◆Graduate training completed in New York City; based in Calgary for the past 15 years
◆Bilingual (Greek); works with a culturally responsive lens shaped by growing up as a second-generation immigrant
I blend deep insight and clear observation with practical and grounded strategies. I help people understand the "why" and how to move forward with changes that are rooted in exploration and experience. I value honesty, curiosity, authentic self-discovery, and an openness to what needs to emerge.
Areas served
Based in Calgary, working online across all of Alberta.
I'm based in Calgary and see clients online across all of Alberta — Edmonton, Red Deer, Lethbridge, Fort McMurray, and smaller communities in between. Because sessions are entirely online, geography isn't a barrier to getting support, whether you're in a major city or somewhere without a psychologist nearby.
CalgaryEdmontonRed DeerLethbridgeFort McMurrayAll of Alberta
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can online therapy actually help with anxiety?
Yes. The core work in anxiety therapy — examining thought patterns, working through avoidance, and building different responses — transfers well to video sessions.
What's the difference between anxiety and normal stress?
Stress is usually tied to a specific situation and eases once it resolves. Anxiety tends to persist, can show up even without a clear trigger, and can start to interfere with daily decisions and relationships.
Do you diagnose anxiety disorders?
Psychologists can diagnose anxiety disorders, but I tend to focus on what's happening for you and what will help.
Do you prescribe medication for anxiety?
No. Psychologists in Alberta don't prescribe medication. If medication is something you want to explore, that conversation happens with your physician.
How many sessions does anxiety therapy usually take?
There's no fixed number. At the end of our first session, we'll decide on how often we'll meet, typically somewhere between once a week and once a month, based on what you need.
What if my anxiety is tied to something specific, like work or a relationship?
That's common, and it's useful information. We'll look at the specific situations driving it, not just anxiety in general.
Do I need a referral from my doctor?
No referral is needed to book a consultation or start therapy.
What areas of Alberta do you serve?
All of Alberta. Sessions are online only, so I work with clients in Calgary, Edmonton, and everywhere in between.
What happens in the first session?
We'll talk through your history, what anxiety has been affecting, and what you've already tried. I'll ask you questions about all areas of your life to get a better big picture understanding and we'll create some goals for what you hope to address in therapy.
Is online therapy as private as in-person?
Yes. Sessions run through an encrypted platform built for healthcare providers, but it's also important that you are in a private space during sessions and using headphones to help protect your privacy as much as possible.
How much does it cost, and is it covered by insurance?
Sessions are $260 for 50 minutes. Most extended health and employee assistance plans cover a portion, and I provide a receipt after each session for reimbursement.
What days are you available?
I currently see clients Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
Ready to feel less on edge?
Ready to start understanding yourself better and making changes to your life? Book a free 15-minute consultation and let's chat.
Book a Free 15-Minute ConsultationPrefer to talk first?
Call 587-997-5071 to ask a question or set up a free consultation.
Not sure this is the right fit yet?
Read through the FAQ above, or reach out with a question. There's no pressure to book anything.
◆All sessions delivered through an encrypted platform designed for healthcare providers
◆Confidentiality maintained in line with the College of Alberta Psychologists standards of practice
◆A receipt provided after every session for insurance reimbursement
◆No referral needed to book a free consultation
If you're in crisis or this is a medical emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. Maria does not provide crisis or emergency support.
Maria Tsoukalas, R. Psych / 587-997-5071 / Calgary, AB — serving all of Alberta online
