For SMART people who can’t stop WORRYING.

🥇Get evidence-based therapy for anxiety, stress, and OCD — online across Canada or in person in Vancouver.

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🌐 Serving British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, the Yukon, Nunavut, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec and Ontario

In person appointments with Dr. Korol are at 400-601 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4C2

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When Anxiety Becomes a Way of Life

You’ve tried the meditation apps, the breathing exercises, the grounding techniques — maybe even saw a therapist or two — but nothing seems to stick.

And the same loop keeps taking over:

  • A tight chest and a racing heart for “no reason”

  • Endless what-ifs that spiral late at night

  • Second-guessing every decision (even small ones)

  • Lying awake with your mind racing — even when you’re exhausted and desperate for sleep.

  • Avoiding things you actually want because fear feels too big

  • Driving yourself, and sometimes loved ones, crazy asking for reassurance you hate needing

These aren’t personality flaws — they’re anxiety symptoms.
Your brain isn’t broken. It’s stuck in a survival pattern that can be retrained.

Anxiety Shows Up Everywhere

It affects your body, your work, your relationships — and your sense of who you are.
Not because you’re weak, but because your brain has been operating in high-alert mode for too long.

Feeling “seen” is soothing — but soothing alone won’t break the cycle.
Validation from friends, books, or even ChatGPT feels nice…
but it can unintentionally reinforce the same patterns you’re trying to escape.

Real change comes from guided practice that rewires your brain’s conditioned responses.

Therapy is where you learn to face fear instead of avoid it — and build the tolerance, confidence, and tools that actually calm your nervous system.

Imagine Feeling Like Yourself Again

  • Waking up without dread tightening your chest

  • Sleeping deeply because your nervous system finally knows it’s safe to relax.

  • Walking into meetings without mentally rehearsing every line

  • Enjoying time with friends — no escape plan in your back pocket

  • Letting go of rituals, checking, and mental loops that hijack your day

That’s what effective anxiety treatment looks like.

Why People Choose Still Mind Studio

Anxiety Treatment That Finally Makes a Difference

Most therapy feels like talking.
We teach you the skills that actually change how your brain and body respond to anxiety — gently, step by step.

🧠 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Understand your anxiety — then retrain it.
We help you identify the thought patterns, habits, and mental loops that fuel anxiety… and replace them with ones that help you feel calm, clear, and in control.

🔁 Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP)

Break the cycle of fear — safely, at your pace.
If you live with OCD or anxiety that makes you avoid things, we won’t push you in the deep end. We guide you through fear gradually, with expert support, so you can finally stop rituals, checking, and avoidance without feeling overwhelmed.

🧘 Mindfulness & Nervous System Regulation

Calm your body — so your mind can follow.
Instead of just managing thoughts, we teach you how to soothe the physical anxiety: racing heart, tight chest, restlessness, muscle tension, stomach knots, and that constant “on alert” feeling.

✔️ Tools You’ll Actually Use

Because change happens in real life, not just in the therapy hour.
You’ll get practical exercises, scripts, strategies, and step-by-step guidance so you can make progress all week — not just while you’re on the call.

💬 Support That Goes Beyond “Just Talking”

Friends, books, and even ChatGPT can help you understand anxiety — but they can’t coach you through changing it.
Therapy gives you expert, personalized guidance to stop the loops you’ve been stuck in for years.

❤️ We Help You Stop Reassurance-Seeking Loops

If you’re constantly asking, “Do you think this is okay?” or “What if something bad happens?” — and feel guilty for leaning on the people you love — you’re not alone.
We help you break the reassurance cycle so you can rely on your own calm, steady confidence again.

Meet Your Team

Registered Psychologists focused on treating Anxiety, Stress, and OCD

Led by Dr. Christine Korol, a psychologist and CBT expert featured on Breakfast Television, our team provides secure, evidence-based online therapy across Canada.

Whether you live in BC, Alberta, Ontario, or anywhere we serve — you get access to psychologists who understand anxiety inside and out.

How It Works

1️⃣ Book your session (or intro call)

Online, by text, or by phone.

2️⃣ Meet securely by video or in person

Flexible scheduling — no commute needed.

3️⃣ Get tools that work

CBT, ERP, and mindfulness-based strategies you can use immediately.

You don’t need to wait for the “right time.”
Anxiety rarely gets better by hoping — it gets better by taking the first step.

🔹 Book an Anxiety Therapy Session
🔹 Free 15-Minute Intro Call
🔹 Talk to a Psychologist Today (Call/Text): (855)821-8857

Meet Your Therapists

  • christine korol, ph.d., r.Psych.(BC & Alberta), Clinic Director

    Christine Korol, Ph.D.,

    R.Psych. (BC, AB, Yukon), C.Psych. (Ontario)

    Clinic Director

    Christine has been helping kids and adults feel less anxious for more than 20 years. She has OCD herself (but keeps it in check) and loves to help others find their way out of their own anxiety spirals.

  • Colleen Cannon, Ph.D.,

    R.Psych (BC, AB & Sask)

    With over 20 years in clinical psychology, Colleen has over 20 years in clinical psychology and helps clients overcome depression, anxiety, stress, grief, and health challenges.

  • Theo DeGagne, Ph.D.,

    R.Psych. (BC)

    Theo, a seasoned therapist since 1996, blends professional expertise with personal insights to help individuals manage anxiety, depression, and chronic health issues while fostering genuine self-care and meaningful connections.

AS SEEN ON TV: Our team has been sought by countless media outlets for our expertise in psychology and mental health

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Are any of these feelings familiar?

  • Anxiety can feel exhausting and overwhelming. Well-meaning advice like "don't worry" doesn’t help. The good news? There are proven treatments that do. Let us show you how to take back control.

  • OCD is more than just cleaning or checking. It’s those intrusive thoughts you can’t shake and the habits you use to cope. We treat all forms of OCD, even the ones you’ve been too embarrassed to share.

  • Social anxiety isn't solved by forcing yourself to socialize. We teach you how to handle embarrassment, rejection, and criticism so you can feel confident and find your kindred spirits.

  • Toxic workplaces can take a toll on your mental and physical health. Our therapists can help you create a plan to protect yourself and rebuild your confidence.

  • Some of the biggest stress in our lives comes from having to deal with difficult people. We’ll teach you verbal self-defense strategies to help you protect yourself from passive-aggressive or hostile behaviors.

  • Working harder isn’t always the answer. Burnout sneaks in when you neglect self-care. Let us help you restore balance and happiness in your life.

  • Anxiety can feel exhausting and overwhelming. Well-meaning advice like "don't worry" doesn’t help. The good news? There are proven treatments that do. Let us show you how to take back control.

  • OCD is more than just cleaning or checking. It’s those intrusive thoughts you can’t shake and the habits you use to cope. We treat all forms of OCD, even the ones you’ve been too embarrassed to share.

  • Social anxiety isn't solved by forcing yourself to socialize. We teach you how to handle embarrassment, rejection, and criticism so you can feel confident and find your kindred spirits.

  • Toxic workplaces can take a toll on your mental and physical health. Our therapists can help you create a plan to protect yourself and rebuild your confidence.

  • Some of the biggest stress in our lives comes from having to deal with difficult people. We’ll teach you verbal self-defense strategies to help you protect yourself from passive-aggressive or hostile behaviors.

  • Working harder isn’t always the answer. Burnout sneaks in when you neglect self-care. Let us help you restore balance and happiness in your life.

  • Cyberbullying and online shaming are particularly traumatic with consequences that few would imagine unless they have been there themselves. We’ll help you stay focused, manage fear, and use proven strategies to restore your reputation.

  • Few people openly discuss the experience of being shunned by their families, but you aren’t alone. We’ll help you move forward in your life with the peace of mind you deserve.

Learn more about who we help

Here’s how we help you

We understand that reaching out for help is a big step. That’s why we keep things simple and flexible:

  • Virtual sessions that work with your schedule

  • Evidence-based therapy designed to work — not just soothe

  • No referral needed — book directly through our secure portal

  • Serving clients across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, the Yukon, Nunavut, Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.

Discover our approach to your wellbeing

See our team sharing their expertise

Our therapists are often invited to share their expertise on anxiety, stress, and OCD in various media outlets.

Controlling All Kinds of Anxiety
In #FastHealth, Brittlestar chats with Dr. Korol about strategies to manage different types of anxiety.

Managing Parental Anxiety
Dr. Korol discusses how parents can manage their anxiety when their kids go back to school on Breakfast Television.

Improving Relationships with Adult Children
Dr. Korol shares insights on how anxiety can affect relationships with adult children on Breakfast Television.

How to Snack Guilt-Free
Dr. Cannon dives into the psychology of healthy eating with Brittlestar in #FastHealth.


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