Yes a Sativa strain is probably more likely to induce those feelings of paranoia or anxiety, as compared to pure or more dominant indica strain. Indica strains will have a more sedative narcotic feel.
For example a strong Sativa might have a ratio like 16-18% THC and only 0.5-1%CBD. That is blast for those who like THC, otherwise maybe not that enjoyable. A more balanced Sativa/Indica would have 2-3%CBD maybe.
I have CBD strains which are suppose to be around 6% THC and 6-8% CBD, that is a very high CBD ratio. These kind of high CBD strains are proving popular among medical users. CBD has a powerful medicinal effect but doesn't get you "high" as such, being a non physcoactive cannabinoid.