Online Chronic Pain therapists in Hamilton, Ontario ON, Canada CA
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Stacey Ramsay-Bawden
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
I provide compassionate support for clients managing chronic pain or illness, addressing the emotional and practical challenges while fostering resilience, self-care, and a balanced approach to wellness.
2 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON (Online Only)
Caitlin Marchand
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Chronic pain or illness is a widespread phenomena, however lots of people feel as though they need to keep their experiences to themselves. Therapy can provide a safe and non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts and feelings about navigating life's challenges and resisting socio-cultural expectations about what your life "should" look like. Your experience is real and valid, and I work collaboratively with clients to not only explore your experiences, but to also highlight your successes and celebrate the way you do things. Book a free consultation to learn more about my approach and explore if we are a good fit.
8 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON
Vaughan Counselling and Psychotherapy o/a Zormin Counselling and Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RP(Q), RSW, C.Psych., C.Psych.Assoc., ND
Living with chronic pain or illness can be a daunting experience that affects not only physical health but emotional well-being as well. Our therapists specialize in helping individuals manage the psychological aspects of chronic conditions through empathetic support and tailored coping strategies. By fostering resilience and promoting self-advocacy, they empower clients to navigate their journeys, enhance their quality of life, and reclaim their sense of agency in the face of ongoing challenges.
7 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON
Angie Kingma (Mindfulness for Health)
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
As a Registered Psychotherapist trained in Mindfulness-Based Chronic Pain Management (MBCPM), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Brainspotting, I will support you in understanding your chronic pain or other symptoms in a whole new way. You will learn new strategies to cope with the symptoms in ways that are rooted in evidence-based interventions. We will go at your pace and ensure that you meet the goals that are meaningful to you. Looking forward to hearing from you so that you can move forward in your life with more clarity, insight, self-awareness, self-compassion, empowerment and confidence.
26 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON
Michelle Hannah
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
Living with chronic pain or illness affects every part of life—energy, identity, relationships, and your sense of what’s possible. I help clients navigate the emotional impact, honour their limits, and build a life that feels meaningful and manageable.
8 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON
Kai DeMaeyer, Talk with Kai Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP (Q)
Living with chronic pain or illness changes not just your body, but your sense of who you are and what you can count on. I work with clients navigating grief, identity shifts, medical trauma, and the relational weight of being ill in a world that prefers you to get better quickly. Therapy here isn't about acceptance as a destination. It's about having somewhere honest to put all of it.
1 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON (Online Only)
Franklynn Bartol
Pre-Licensed Professional, RP (Qualifying), MSc, MA
Many of my clients have or are experiencing chronic pain or illness, and I've learned much from my own experiences as well. I know that pain and illness is experienced differently by everyone and can intersect with our life, relationships, and identities in complex ways. It might bring up deep existential anxieties about life and death or trigger past traumas where you felt unsafe or uncared for. You might be navigating ableism—systemic barriers, medical trauma, or a lack of understanding from those around you. Maybe the pain or illness is an embraced part of you, or teaching you something you'd like to process together. Or perhaps you need to someone to see the anguish you're in and really be with you in this pain, grief, frustration, or scary uncertainty. Whatever you bring, I'll be attentive and present to what pain and illness means for you specifically.
3 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON
Mia Klassen
Licensed Professional Counsellor, MPCC #3875, CT #2438, LSCC
Living with chronic pain or illness doesn't just hurt your body—it isolates you, shrinks your world, and makes you feel invisible to those who can't understand. I see you, and I know how the physical suffering entangles with grief, frustration, identity loss, and fear. Together, we'll work toward emotional freedom even when physical limitations remain. You'll learn how others have found meaning and peace despite ongoing pain, discover tools for nervous system regulation that reduce suffering's grip, and reclaim agency over your inner life. Healing isn't about fixing what can't be fixed—it's about living fully despite it. You're not alone anymore.
10 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON
Ingrid Cryns
Registered Psychotherapist, BES, B Arch, CBT, RP, OSRP, CRPO
Specializing in how the implicit body memory can be reorganized to manage pain or illness through mindfulness and relational, body-oriented psychotherapy approaches.
23 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON
Rikki-Lee Epp
Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist, RP, BA, Dipl. Psych.
I work with individuals living with chronic pain or illness by exploring the emotional and relational dimensions of their experience. Using a psychodynamic approach, we uncover how past wounds, unspoken emotions, and unconscious patterns may influence how the body holds stress and experiences pain. Together, we create space for healing that honors both the physical and emotional realities of your experience.
3 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON (Online Only)
Samantha Williams-Lauder
Registered Social Worker, MSW,RSW
Chronic pain or illness can affect mood, identity, relationships, energy, and daily functioning. Therapy can help you process the emotional impact of living with ongoing health challenges while building coping strategies, self-compassion, and support. My goal is to help you feel less alone while navigating the realities of your body and your life.
1 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON
True Roots Counselling Services
Registered Psychotherapist
Utilize various behavioural strategies to assist clients explore options for maximizing their health and make educated and informed decisions to manage their pain
30 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON
Rachelle Tersigni
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
I support people living with chronic pain or illness in understanding the emotional and nervous-system dimensions of their experience. Therapy emphasizes pacing, self-trust, and reducing the stress patterns that can amplify suffering.
3 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON (Online Only)
AL Kaibzhanov, Psychotherapist & Coach | Anxiety, Trauma & EMDR Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, LCSW
Living with Chronic Pain or Illness can impact every aspect of life, including mood, relationships, work, and self-esteem. Therapy can help you develop coping strategies, reduce emotional distress, and build resilience while navigating ongoing health challenges. My approach focuses on supporting both emotional well-being and quality of life despite physical limitations.
17 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON
Nadia Yuen
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Living with chronic pain or illness can be an invisible struggle—physically draining, emotionally overwhelming, and often isolating. I support adults navigating these challenges by offering a compassionate space to process the emotional toll, explore ways to cope, and reconnect with a sense of control, meaning, and self-compassion in daily life.
14 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON (Online Only)
Gwen Schauerte
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, M.Ed.
I've worked with people in the aftermath of motor vehicle accidents which can upend a person's life in an instant. I draw on my experience with illness and blend this with compassion and knowledge of coping strategies. It can be hard to do it alone, let me help.
33 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON (Online Only)
Pursue You Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, M.A., R.P
Living with chronic pain or a long-term illness can impact your mental health, daily functioning, and sense of self. At Pursue You Psychotherapy, we understand the emotional toll of managing persistent symptoms, medical uncertainty, and the changes that come with chronic conditions. Our therapists specialize in providing compassionate, evidence-based support to help you build resilience, cope with challenges, and reclaim a sense of control in your life.
We provide treatment that targets:
-Health Anxiety & Medical Trauma – Fear of symptoms worsening, constant worry about health, or distress from past medical experiences.
-Pain-Related Anxiety & Depression – Feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, or fearful about how pain impacts your future.
-Adjustment & Identity Struggles – Grieving lost abilities, navigating career changes, or redefining self-worth beyond illness.
-Perfectionism & Productivity Guilt – Struggling with the pressure to "push through" or feeling guilty for resting.
-Isolation & Relationship Challenges – Difficulty communicating needs, feeling misunderstood, or withdrawing from social life.
-Emotional & Somatic Regulation – Learning to manage stress, frustration, and the mind-body connection in pain management.
Our therapeutic approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Somatic & Nervous System Regulation, and Self-Compassion Practices to help you reframe unhelpful thought patterns, regulate emotions, and build sustainable coping strategies. Your pain or illness does not define you. Whether you are seeking validation, coping tools, or a way to reconnect with joy, we are here to support your journey toward emotional well-being and a fulfilling life.
8 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON (Online Only)
Katherine Mackenzie
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
I offer therapy to adults across Ontario who are managing a chronic illness, providing a safe space to process both the practical and emotional impacts of your condition.
10 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON (Online Only)
Headway Mental Health
Registered Psychotherapist, Joshua Dvorkin, MPsy, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying),
As a psychotherapist specializing in chronic pain and illness, my passion lies in providing support, understanding, and guidance to individuals facing these challenges. I recognize the complex nature of chronic pain and illness, as I suffer myself. Pain and illness profound impact it can have on your emotional well-being. Together, we will explore the unique experiences and emotions that arise from living with chronic pain or illness. In a safe and compassionate environment, I will help you navigate the emotional rollercoaster, providing tools and strategies to cope with pain-related anxiety, depression, grief, and frustration. Through a person-centered approach, we will work collaboratively to identify and build upon your strengths, fostering resilience and a sense of empowerment. I am committed to providing you with a holistic and integrated therapeutic approach, drawing from evidence-based practices such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness techniques, and relaxation exercises. Together, we will create a customized treatment plan that addresses both your physical and emotional well-being, helping you to reclaim control over your life and find meaning and fulfillment despite the challenges you face.
9 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON
Junie Baek
Registered Psychotherapist, MTA, RP (Qualifying)
Living with chronic, terminal, or acute illness can feel isolating and scary, making it hard to find joy in life. I provide a compassionate space for individuals facing chronic, terminal, and acute illnesses, where your experiences are met with empathy and understanding. In our therapy sessions, we’ll explore the emotional, psychological, and relationship challenges, and changing sense of self that you may experience while living with such illnesses. I aim to support you in finding strength, meaning, and comfort, offering presence and genuine empathy through every step of your path. Please schedule a free consultation with me to see if we are a good fit.
6 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON
Hamilton is undergoing rapid transformation from a steel city to an emerging arts, tech, and health-sciences hub, and therapists here frequently work with the tension between a proud working-class identity and the changes brought by gentrification and urban renewal. McMaster University and McMaster University Medical Centre — one of Canada's leading health research institutions — provide institutional mental health resources and an active clinical training ecosystem. The city's significant immigrant population from South Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America drives demand for culturally informed and multilingual therapists. Hamilton's affordability relative to Toronto has made it a destination for those priced out of the GTA, and therapists regularly address the adjustment challenges of relocation and community rebuilding.
Chronic Pain therapists in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Statistics
Chronic Pain therapists in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada average 11 years of experience and charge around $166 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Chronic Pain or Illness (100%), Anxiety or Fears (97%), and Depression (92%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$166
Gender ID
| 65% |
Female |
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| 26% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 57% |
In Person and Online |
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| 43% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Chronic Pain or Illness |
| 97% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 92% | Depression |
| 85% | Self Esteem |
| 84% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 84% | Stress |
| 84% | Loss or Grief |