Online Chronic Pain therapists in Ottawa, Ontario ON, Canada CA
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Chronic Pain
Critical Trauma Therapy
Occupational Therapist, Registered Social Workers, Registered Psychotherapists
We offer Mindfulness-Based Chronic Pain Management.
19 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON
Chronic Pain
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 Ottawa, ON (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
Melissa Huang
Registered Psychotherapist, (Qualifying), MA
Living with chronic pain or illness means grieving the life you planned while building one your body can hold, often while feeling dismissed or unseen. The frustration, the isolation, the identity questions that come with a changed body: these deserve real attention, not just symptom checklists. You'll find a warm, nonjudgmental space here to process what illness has changed, work with the anxiety and low mood that often travel with it, and reconnect with what still brings you meaning. The goal isn't just to endure, it's to genuinely understand your relationship with your body, build habits that nourish rather than deplete you, and find fulfillment within your reality. Together we'll work toward feeling more grounded, more at peace with your body, and more equipped for the life in front of you.
2 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON
Chronic Pain
Julie Christiansen (Spa for the Soul)
Counsellor/Therapist, RP
Both Julie Christiansen and Norelis Alvarez have worked with clients with chronic pain and chronic illness for several years. If you have been in an accident (motor vehicle or workplace injury), or are struggling with chronic illness, we can support you in this journey.
15 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON
Chronic Pain
Natalia Vyzhol
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
Living with Chronic Pain or Illness
Chronic conditions affect more than just the body—they shape how we think, feel, relate, and move through daily life. My approach is designed to meet these challenges with depth, flexibility, and compassion.
Rather than focusing solely on symptom relief, I support a process of self-awareness, emotional regulation, and mind-body integration. Together, we explore how pain is experienced physically and emotionally, and how subconscious patterns may influence the way it’s held in the body.
My Approach Includes:
• Thoughtfully tailored support based on your unique condition, needs, and goals
• Integration of therapeutic modalities including CBT, mindfulness, psychosomatic awareness, and Gestalt principles
• Ongoing reflection and adjustment to meet what’s emerging in your process
• Attention to both physical discomfort and emotional impact—without rushing or bypassing
This work is about learning to live in relationship with your body, not in battle with it. It’s about building resilience, expanding choice, and finding new ways to move forward—one step at a time.
7 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
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 Ottawa, ON
Chronic Pain
Shane Smyth
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, OACCPP
Mindfulness and acceptance and commitment therapies have been used in hospitals and medical clinics to support people with pain and illness for over 40 years. I have trained in pain management therapies and have successfully helped people with pain and illness to live a better quality of life.
19 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
Reflection Centre
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MSW, RSW, RSSW
At Reflection Centre, we understand that chronic pain and illness can take a significant toll on an individual's physical and emotional wellbeing. Our team of empathetic therapists recognizes that each person's experience of chronic pain or illness is unique, and we provide personalized therapy services to help clients cope and improve their quality of life. Our evidence-based techniques and modalities aim to reduce pain, alleviate symptoms, and increase overall functioning. We work collaboratively with clients to develop a treatment plan that addresses both physical and emotional aspects of their pain or illness, which may include cognitive-behavioral therapy, relaxation techniques, mindfulness-based practices, and other proven strategies. Our goal is to empower our clients to manage their symptoms, improve their sense of control and well-being, and live life to the fullest.
33 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON
Chronic Pain
Semra Lamky, Emotional Peace Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (RP), Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), MACP, Bsc
I support individuals living with chronic pain and illness by offering a compassionate, validating space to process the emotional and psychological impact of ongoing physical challenges. Chronic conditions can affect every part of life—identity, relationships, mental health, and daily functioning. Using a trauma-informed, holistic approach, I help clients manage stress, cope with limitations, and reconnect with a sense of control and meaning. Together, we work to build emotional resilience and improve overall well-being, even in the face of ongoing physical symptoms.
3 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
Miranda Arellano
Registered Psychotherapist, MC, RP, EMDR Certified Therapist, EMDRIA Approved Consultant
Some research has shown that chronic pain can be linked to trauma. EMDR therapy has shown promise as a complementary approach for individuals experiencing chronic pain. By addressing the emotional and psychological components of pain, EMDR can help reduce distress and improve the overall quality of life for those living with chronic pain conditions. As a therapist with lived experience with chronic pain, I can attest to its efficiency in helping reduce symptoms, especially if they are linked to past events.
5 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON
Chronic Pain
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 Ottawa, ON (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
Durham Psychotherapy (In-person + Direct Billing Available)
Registered Social Worker, MSW,RSW
Live more fully alongside pain. We blend pacing, pain-reprocessing principles, and mood tools while coordinating with your medical team. Hope and practical relief.
16 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON
Chronic Pain
Nathan Kretzschmar
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Living with chronic pain or illness can affect your mood, identity, relationships, sleep, and sense of control. Therapy can offer support for the emotional weight of ongoing health challenges while helping you develop self-compassion, pacing, acceptance, and coping strategies. My goal is not to minimize what you are going through, but to help you live with more steadiness and care.
13 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
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 Ottawa, ON (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
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 Ottawa, ON
Chronic Pain
Bhavna Lalwani
Registered Psychotherapist, MA Counselling, RP
Living with chronic pain or a long-term illness can be exhausting, both physically and emotionally. It can affect your mood, relationships, daily functioning, and sense of identity, leaving you frustrated, isolated, or overwhelmed.
In therapy, I provide a compassionate space to explore how your condition impacts your life and wellbeing. Together, we focus on coping strategies, emotional support, and building resilience—helping you navigate challenges, reclaim a sense of control, and find ways to live more fully despite the limitations of chronic pain or illness.
15 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
Mollie Pfendt
Counsellor/Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist
· Welcoming Ontario-based Clients for Online Work ·
I offer a grounded, compassionate space where you can slow down, feel into your experience, and reconnect with yourself.
Living with chronic pain or illness can be exhausting, isolating, and often misunderstood. In our work together, we’ll gently bring awareness to your lived experience, attending to your thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations with care and curiosity.
My approach is holistic and embodied, recognizing that pain is not only physical but also emotional, relational, and shaped by the ways we learn to cope and survive. Together, we’ll explore how you are meeting your pain and illness, making space for what is present while supporting your capacity for self-understanding, regulation, and choice.
If my approach resonates, I'd love for you to visit my website (molliepfendt.ca) to learn more or reach out to schedule a consultation call.
5 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
Dr Calvin Young
Counsellor/Therapist, PhD, LCPC
Somatic and body-based issues are a part of the cycle of behaviors that we see in clinical care settings. My background as a special forces medic, and my work with patients who are experiencing physical injuries, such as injured migrant farmworkers, along with my integrative approach to care give me unique insights and a toolbox of complementary approaches that have been demonstrated to work with pain and illness issues, although I do not profess to be a physician, nor do I play one anywhere, not even on TV!
30 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
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 Ottawa, ON (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
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 Ottawa, ON (Online Only)
Ottawa's identity as Canada's capital and a major hub for the federal public service creates a therapy landscape shaped by the particular stresses of government work — including bureaucratic frustration, political exposure, and the weight of careers lived in proximity to national policy decisions. The city's large bilingual population means both French- and English-speaking therapists are essential, with many practitioners offering services in both official languages. The Ottawa Hospital and Montfort Hospital provide institutional mental health resources alongside a private practice community serving the Glebe, Westboro, and Barrhaven areas. Ottawa's significant visible minority communities — including large Lebanese, Chinese, and Somali populations — drive growing demand for culturally affirming and multilingual therapists.
Chronic Pain therapists in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Statistics
Chronic Pain therapists in Ottawa, 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% | Loss or Grief |
| 84% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 84% | Stress |