Chronic Pain therapists in Dufferin Grove, Ontario ON, Canada CA
Chronic Pain or Illness
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.
31 Years Experience
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
Redbird Therapy Centre
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapists
Myroslava Tyzkyj, Terri Roberton, Rahwa Gebredingle, and Barbara Brown have experience working with folks managing chronic pain or illness. They draw on somatic, cognitive and psychodynamic approaches to provide you with the support you need. Contact our Intake Worker to help determine who will be the best fit for you.
29 Years Experience
Chronic Pain or Illness
Shift Collab
Registered Social Worker
Holistic approaches to manage chronic pain or illness, promoting improved quality of life.
8 Years Experience
Chronic Pain or Illness
Grounded Minds Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Montana Jaro is a therapist with Grounded Minds. Montana has a special interest in working with individuals who are living with chronic pain or illness. Do you struggle to manage your symptoms? Feel depressed or anxious about your circumstances? Your feelings are completely valid. Montana can support you in adapting to your new reality, or perhaps cope with the symptoms you've experienced for many years. Please reach out to schedule a therapy session or free consultation call.
6 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
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
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
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
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