Chronic Pain therapists in Hamilton, Ontario ON, Canada CA
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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 Hamilton, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
Jordan Best
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Living with chronic pain or illness is more than just physical- it affects your identity, relationships, and mood. I provide a space to process the emotional impact and find ways to cope that honor your experience and humanity.
2 Years Experience
In-Person in Hamilton, ON L9A 4W5
Online in Hamilton, ON Ontario
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 Hamilton, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
Psykhe Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MACP
Each therapist has their own specialties, and we focus on connecting you with the clinician whose experience best fits your needs. Therapy may involve developing coping strategies, processing past experiences and childhood patterns, and cultivating greater self-compassion and emotional well-being.
8 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
Jennifer Morley
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MA, BSc, BA, CCPA
We support individuals living with chronic pain or illness. Therapy focuses on emotional resilience, coping strategies, and improving quality of life while navigating ongoing physical and emotional challenges.
3 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
Sandra Corelli
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
Specializing in the intersection of mental health and chronic illness, I bring a unique understanding and compassionate approach to supporting clients with autoimmune conditions or chronic illness. Having navigated my own health challenges, I deeply empathize with the emotional and psychological complexities that arise from managing long-term health issues. My approach integrates evidence-based therapies like CBT, ACT, and clinical hypnosis, as well as mindfulness, to help clients build resilience, manage stress, and improve their overall quality of life. I aim to create a supportive space where clients can explore their experiences, find balance, and develop strategies for holistic well-being.
2 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
Maor Bernshtein, MSW, RSW, Psychotherapist
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, Psychotherapist
Living with chronic pain, chronic illness, or persistent symptoms can affect more than your body. It can change how you work, sleep, relate to others, and imagine your future. Other people may see you functioning without realizing what it costs you afterward, while you feel exhausted, isolated, or worn down by living in a body you can no longer fully trust. Therapy cannot erase the physical realities you face. It can give you a place to process what your health has changed, navigate uncertainty, strengthen your ability to cope, and build a life that feels more manageable and meaningful. Visit pathwaytoself.ca to book a free 20-minute consultation and ask any questions you have.
8 Years Experience
In-Person in Hamilton, ON L8R 3K8
Online in Hamilton, ON Ontario
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 Hamilton, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
Satvinder Khurme
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Counselling can help you to deal with your chronic pain or illness by knowing the limitation of physicians and medicine in curing your conditions, also can help you to manage anxiety, sadness, depression, pain, stress and enhance self-confidence, motivation and focus.
28 Years Experience
In-Person in Hamilton, ON L8P 4W7
Online in Hamilton, ON Ontario
Chronic Pain
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 Ontario (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
Our Landing Place
Therapist, RCC, CCC, RSW, RP, RCT
Many of our clinicians have lived experience navigating the changes to life and our expectations brought on by illness and/or chronic pain. They can connect to and relate to your experiences, as well as situate them within the broader ableist world.
16 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON Ontario (Online Only)
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 10 years of experience and charge around $165 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (77%), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (61%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (60%).
Average years in practice
10 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$165
Accept insurance
87%
Offer sliding scale
70%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 26% |
Male |
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| 5% |
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 Treatment Approaches
| 77% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 61% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 60% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 59% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 56% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 51% | Narrative Therapy |
| 48% | Somatic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 75% | Young Adult |
| 68% | Senior |
| 57% | Teen |
| 26% | Children |
Client Focus
| 68% | Women |
| 56% | Men |
| 52% | LGBTQ+ |
| 50% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 42% | Asian |