Chronic Pain therapists in Rocky Mountain House, AB
Browse Chronic Pain therapists in Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Interactive Counselling
Counsellor/Therapist, RPC
Chronic pain counselling offers compassionate relief for those enduring persistent physical and emotional tolls, transforming suffering into manageable daily life. Tailored for adults facing conditions like fibromyalgia, arthritis, or injury aftermaths, sessions integrate mind-body approaches: cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness meditation, and acceptance-commitment therapy (ACT) to reframe pain narratives, reduce isolation, and restore hope. Learn practical tools—breathing exercises, pacing strategies, and emotional resilience—to complement medical treatments and reclaim joy in relationships, work, and self-care. From flare-up frustration to empowered adaptation, specialized support lightens the load. Reclaim vitality amid pain; begin your healing path today.
12 Years Experience
Online in Rocky Mountain House, AB
Shannon Loewen
Psychologist, M.Sc. Counselling Psychology
I have a special interest in helping clients manage chronic illness and chronic pain. I know how difficult it can be, physically and emotionally, to navigate daily tasks and expectations. I also know the isolation, stigma, and shame that comes with these experiences. I can help you navigate diagnosis and build a life that works for you.
6 Years Experience
Online in Rocky Mountain House, AB
Arne Pedersen - Hypnotherapy Victoria
Hypnotherapist, RCCH
Living with chronic pain or long-term illness can be physically exhausting and emotionally overwhelming. Beyond the symptoms themselves, many people find their nervous system becomes stuck in a state of vigilance, tension, or struggle, making it difficult for the body to rest, regulate, and heal.
From a mindfulness-based perspective, pain is often understood as the body’s way of communicating that something needs attention or change. When signals from the body are ignored or pushed through over time, the nervous system may respond by amplifying those signals — not as punishment, but as an attempt to be heard and protected.
Thoughts, emotions, and perception also play an important role. Ongoing fear, resistance, pessimism, or self-judgment can be reflected in the body as tension and unease, much like waking from a bad dream with the body still holding fear. Over time, this lack of internal ease can interrupt the body’s natural flow and regulation, contributing to persistent pain.
Chronic pain also commonly goes hand-in-hand with disrupted or poor-quality sleep. When the body doesn’t have enough opportunity to rest deeply, its ability to repair, replenish, and heal is reduced, which can further reinforce pain and fatigue.
In our work together, the focus is on gently restoring a sense of safety, awareness, and ease within the body. Through mindfulness practices, breath awareness, and body-based attention, clients learn how to relate differently to physical sensations, reduce resistance, and support the nervous system in settling.
Hypnotherapy can further support this process by helping update subconscious protective patterns and creating felt experiences of calm and safety that also support more restorative rest. While this work does not replace medical care, many people find that as regulation improves, both pain and sleep begin to shift in more supportive ways.
15 Years Experience
Online in Rocky Mountain House, AB
Tina Larkin
Registered Social Worker, Master of Social Work, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
Chronic pain and illness can have a severe impact on how we move through life. Together we will develop strategies to manage your symptoms and discover a new way of living the life you deserve.
9 Years Experience
Online in Rocky Mountain House, AB
Karen Davaz
Counsellor/Therapist, Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC)
I work with clients living with chronic pain or illness to support their emotional well-being and overall quality of life. My approach blends stress management techniques, gentle mindset shifts, and practical coping strategies to help reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning. Together, we focus on what you can control—such as pacing, self-compassion, and healthy routines—while honoring your body’s needs and limitations. My goal is to help you feel more empowered and supported in managing your health journey.
4 Years Experience
Online in Rocky Mountain House, AB (Online Only)
Chronic Pain therapists in Rocky Mountain House, AB Statistics
Chronic Pain therapists in Rocky Mountain House, AB average 9 years of experience and charge around $168 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (69%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (57%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (57%).
Average years in practice
9 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$168
Accept insurance
71%
Offer sliding scale
65%
Gender ID
| 63% |
Female |
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| 27% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 63% |
In Person and Online |
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| 37% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 69% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 57% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 57% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 49% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 49% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 49% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 49% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 71% | Senior |
| 71% | Young Adult |
| 67% | Teen |
| 22% | Children |
Client Focus
| 69% | Women |
| 53% | Men |
| 49% | LGBTQ+ |
| 47% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 39% | Christian |