Chronic Pain therapists in Playter Estates-Danforth, Ontario ON, Canada CA
Chronic Pain or Illness
Andrea Rowell
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
It can be very isolating to go through chronic pain or illness, and yet this is a time of life when we need healthy and supportive connection with others the most. The IFS (internal family systems) approach can be especially supportive for relief of chronic illness, autoimmune illness, and pain. I use the IFS approach because it's an incredibly non-pathologizing approach, and when you're "all out of spoons", that compassion is really needed.
5 Years Experience
Chronic Pain or Illness
Centre for Psychology and Emotional Health
Psychologist
Our team includes several therapists who have special interests in providing therapy to individuals experiencing challenges in adjusting to and coping with chronic illnesses including cancer.
21 Years Experience
Chronic Pain or Illness
The Cohen Clinic
Psychologist, Psy.D.
When people are struggling with chronic pain/illness, this often has a negative effect on their mental health. Clinicians will work with you to manage and cope with emotions that arise as a result of this pain/illness and help you come up with adaptive coping mechanisms.
10 Years Experience
Chronic Pain or Illness
Forouz Salari
Registered Social Worker, MA, MSW, RSW
Living with a chronic illness (such as PCOS, endometriosis, Crohn's disease, Celiac disease, Lupus, etc.) or chronic pain (resulting from a chronic illness, injury or trauma) can radically change your mental, emotional and physical capacity to engage in your life, including your work / studies, relationships, hobbies, interests and self-care activities. Living with these types of invisible disabilities means that others struggle to understand, empathize with, and extend grace and compassion towards you. They either do not know about, do not think about, cannot imagine, or refuse to offer you the types of accommodations that would support you to show up, engage and contribute to the best of your abilities. This can make you feel further misunderstood, isolated and marginalized, and reduce your access to resources and opportunities for care and growth.
Let's work together to:
Practice self-acceptance and self-compassion.
Learn effective ways of managing your stress to reduce the intensity of the symptoms of chronic illness and chronic pain.
Clarify your unique needs and boundaries.
Create doable plans to feel more balanced, well, fulfilled and engaged in your work / studies, relationships, and personal life.
Learn about and self-advocate for academic & workplace accommodations that can set you up for success.
9 Years Experience
Chronic Pain or Illness
Bauer Counselling & Consultation
Registered Social Worker, RSW, BSW, MSW
Whether you are newly diagnosed or live with a chronic illness and/or pain I am here to help. Depending on the illness, a new diagnosis can mean many things, including life style changes. Acceptance of a new illness and the various changes it can involve can be challenging. Working frontline in Healthcare, I have supported many individuals make meaningful change and/or cope with various medical concerns. Let's chat about your concern, your goals and what strategies you can utilize to better manage the illness and symptoms.
10 Years Experience
Chronic Pain or Illness
Sarah Elizabeth McMillan
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MA, MSW, RSW
Mental health support for physical illness, pain and uncertainty.. Something unexpected has occurred - you’ve received a new diagnosis or encountered a health crisis. Perhaps you’ve been living with health challenges for quite some time but you’re feeling stuck, unable to move forward. Maybe you are anticipating a flare up of symptoms, a decline or a change in your abilities and aren’t sure how you’ll cope.
Whether you are struggling with adjusting to a new reality or have decades of illness ad disability experience under your belt, you don't have to do this alone.
6 Years Experience
Chronic Pain or Illness
Natasia Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapist, Hypnotherapist, Light Channel, Meditation Teacher, Spiritual Life Coach, Rapid Transformational Therapy Practitioner
By finding root cause of your chronic pain or illness, we can change from the deep subconscious roots the negative programmings and help your body to recover through hypnotherapy, mediation and energy healing.
3 Years Experience
Chronic Pain or Illness
Dr. Kim Edwards
Psychologist, C.Psych.
Can chronic pain get better?
Yes! Our brain changes and adapt throughout our lifetime (i.e., this is called neuroplasticity). Habits are essentially strengthened roads or pathways when we repeatedly do or feel or think in the same way. When we continue to travel the same road or pathway, we strengthen the habit. When we form a new habit, we make new connections and old pathways are used less/weakened. The more we travel the pathway, the more our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours become second nature (e.g., like brushing teeth).
In chronic pain, the nervous system and brain have changed due to neuroplasticity in an unhelpful way. The good news is that we all have the ability to learn and change by rewiring our brain.
Join our clinicians to participate in our 10-session Mind-Body Connection program designed to teach you strategies to manage chronic pain. Meet Laura, our awesome physiotherapist who can also provide additional strategies.
Some of our coaches have:
• Helped to start one of the largest pediatric chronic pain programs at a children’s hospital in Ontario
• Currently also at hospital chronic pain clinics
• Completed dissertation projects on chronic pain and are actively involved in ongoing research
• Hold leadership positions on regional and national chronic pain committees
• Hold academic appointments at well respected universities in which they teach and supervise trainees in the field of chronic pain
• Start psychosocial oncology programs in hospitals
9 Years Experience
Chronic Pain or Illness
Clayre Sessoms Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RCT, RCC, CCC, ATR-P
At Clayre Sessoms Psychotherapy, we specialize in providing comprehensive support for individuals coping with chronic pain. Chronic pain can have a profound impact on every aspect of a person's life, affecting not only physical well-being but also emotional health and overall quality of life. Our therapeutic approach is tailored to help individuals manage and alleviate the physical and emotional challenges that often accompany chronic pain.
Our holistic treatment focuses on addressing the complex interplay between physical discomfort, emotional distress, and mental health. Through a combination of somatic therapy techniques and mindfulness practices, we help clients develop effective strategies for managing pain, reducing stress, and improving overall well-being. By incorporating a mind-body approach, we aim to empower individuals to better understand and cope with their pain, fostering a sense of control and resilience.
We recognize that chronic pain is a multifaceted experience that can impact one's relationships, work, and sense of self. Our therapists provide a safe and compassionate space for clients to explore their pain experience, express their feelings, and learn coping mechanisms to navigate the challenges of living with chronic pain. Through tailored interventions and personalized support, we work collaboratively with clients to enhance their quality of life, promote self-care, and cultivate a positive outlook on their pain management journey.
Our goal is to help individuals with chronic pain find relief, regain a sense of empowerment, and rediscover joy and fulfillment in their daily lives. By offering a holistic and integrative approach to pain management, we support clients in developing resilience, self-awareness, and a renewed sense of well-being.
9 Years Experience
Chronic Pain or Illness
Joshua Lewis
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CT
My approach is to meet you where you are as you navigate the difficult and challenging journey of living with chronic pain and illness, and to work with the ways in which physical, psychological and emotional pain intersect and impact your daily life. We will work together to find ways to reduce suffering and create accommodations that allow you to build resiliency and continue living your life, even while facing difficult circumstances.
5 Years Experience