Chronic Pain therapists in Bay Street Corridor, Ontario ON, Canada CA
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
Amy Chen
Registered Psychotherapist, RP (Qualifying), MSc, CCPA
If you're experiencing chronic illness, you need a therapist who understands the profound impact and the toll of ongoing physical discomfort on your mental and emotional health. Through a collaborative and personalized therapy approach, we'll explore the complex interplay between your physical symptoms and your mental health, equip you with practical coping strategies and tools to enhance your resilience and improve your quality of life. We'll work to manage the emotional toll of chronic illness, so that it no longer defines or limits your potential for happiness and fulfillment. Reach out today to schedule a free consultation - it would be a privilege to support you in your journey of healing and growth.
0 Years Experience
Stacy Kirkbride - Turnpage Counselling & Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, Registered Psychotherapist, Recreation Therapist
Chronic pain and illness can often leave us feeling immense grief, a loss of self, and deep uncertainty about the future. As a Registered Psychotherapist and Recreation Therapist, I specialize in supporting individuals experiencing chronic pain, chronic conditions, and autoimmune disorders, and assist with rebuilding self-esteem, cope with changes to interpersonal relationships, reduce anxiety and depression, and cope with ongoing challenges.
3 Years Experience
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
Kristie Brassard & Associates
Registered Social Worker, RSW
Having a chronic or progressive illness can create such distress in us. Knowing that our body might not function as it should and not knowing a timeline regarding a decline, can bring up feelings of sadness, frustration, grief, anxiety and shame. It can be hard to tolerate all the uncertainty related to this. Our therapists can give you a safe place to share about your feelings and thoughts about your struggles, and provide you with a space to grieve, as well as learn to manage the discomfort, and create new meaning and purpose amongst the suffering.
14 Years Experience
Simply Connected Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Kelsey has a growing knowledge when it comes to chronic pain and illness. Kelsey incorporates a holistic approach that can encourage progress with this.
8 Years Experience
Laura Farberman
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW
I use mindfulness and breathing techniques as well as a trauma informed approach to therapy for individuals experiencing chronic pain or illness. I am skilled at supporting people to improve quality of life despite their pain and illness.
14 Years Experience
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
Transforming Emotions
Psychologist
Living with with chronic pain or illness is a complicated and often challenging experience. Chronic health conditions can leave us feeling alone, misunderstood, exhausted, worried, irritable and even hopeless. Having the right supports in place as you navigate long-term conditions can help you to focus on what is most important in your life, leaving you with more energy for living and less time spent managing difficult feelings or relationships. Book now for a free consultation to find a therapist who has the skills, understanding, and desire to walk beside you on this difficult journey.
17 Years Experience
Emily Beeckmans
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, B.A., B.S.W., M.S.W., RSW, CHRP
Counseling helps you think differently about pain and teaches you ways to cope.Talk therapy can help you manage chronic pain, especially psychogenic pain
26 Years Experience