Chronic Pain therapists in Kitchener, Ontario ON, Canada CA
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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 Kitchener, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
Critical Trauma Therapy
Occupational Therapist, Registered Social Workers, Registered Psychotherapists
We offer Mindfulness-Based Chronic Pain Management.
19 Years Experience
In-Person in Kitchener, ON N2G 3H1
Online in Kitchener, ON Ontario
Chronic Pain
Sunlight Counselling, Melody Mann
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Living with chronic illness or pain can be isolating and exhausting, especially when others don’t fully understand what it’s like. You may feel grief for the life you had, fear about the future, or frustration with your body. In therapy, we’ll explore the emotional impact of your health challenges and help you cultivate self-compassion and resilience as you adjust to a new rhythm of living. Together, we’ll also look at how to set realistic expectations for yourself — ones that honour your energy, capacity, and needs. This is a space to be honest about what’s hard and to discover strength, gentleness, and meaning in the midst of it.
22 Years Experience
In-Person in Kitchener, ON N2G 3R2
Online in Kitchener, ON Ontario
Chronic Pain
Kaylen Leonienco
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, Psychotherapist
Chronic Pain or Illness can be challenging to manage. Therapy can provide a comfortable space to explore coping strategies for individuals with chronic pain or illness, as well as for caregivers.
13 Years Experience
Online in Kitchener, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
Heal(ing) Trauma Therapy
Counsellor/Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), HBA, MPsy
From a trauma-informed perspective, chronic-pain and illness are both symptomatic of unresolved trauma, both physical and mental. The work we can do will include helping you better understand your health and how your mind and body impact each other. It can include helping you learn how to better cope with your condition, while also doing the processing work to resolve your trauma. It can also include helping you develop stronger self advocacy to better navigate through the health care systems.
14 Years Experience
Online in Kitchener, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
Laura Jean Northey
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, BA
In addition to the added stress that chronic pain and illness can add our lives, they can also bring up existential questions and spiritual dilemmas. When these go unaddressed, they can lead to anxiety and depression. Together we can look honestly at the emotional reality that you experience as a result of your chronic pain or illness, bring light to your feelings, and allow space for you to express yourself openly.
4 Years Experience
In-Person Near Kitchener, ON
Online in Kitchener, ON Ontario
Chronic Pain
Monika Georgieva
Registered Psychotherapist, M.Sc., RP
Living with chronic pain or illness every day can feel like carrying an invisible weight—draining your energy, testing your patience, and leaving you feeling alone or misunderstood. The impact often goes far beyond the physical, touching emotions, relationships, and your sense of self. From my own lived experience, I understand how isolating and overwhelming this can be. In therapy, we’ll create space for your story, build tools to ease stress and overwhelm, and nurture resilience and self-compassion. You don’t have to face this alone—together, we’ll work toward more ease, support, and a renewed sense of hope.
7 Years Experience
Online in Kitchener, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
Junie Baek
Registered Psychotherapist, MTA, RP (Qualifying)
Living with chronic, terminal, or acute illness can feel isolating and scary, making it hard to find joy in life. I provide a compassionate space for individuals facing chronic, terminal, and acute illnesses, where your experiences are met with empathy and understanding. In our therapy sessions, we’ll explore the emotional, psychological, and relationship challenges, and changing sense of self that you may experience while living with such illnesses. I aim to support you in finding strength, meaning, and comfort, offering presence and genuine empathy through every step of your path. Please schedule a free consultation with me to see if we are a good fit.
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near Kitchener, ON
Online in Kitchener, ON Ontario
Chronic Pain
Selah Counselling, Mediation, and Training Center
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
If you are living with chronic pain or illness, you may feel exhausted in ways that are hard to explain. The ongoing physical discomfort, medical appointments, and uncertainty can impact your mood, relationships, identity, and sense of control. You may grieve the version of life you once had as you adapt to new limitations.
At Selah Counselling, we recognize that chronic pain and illness affect both body and mind. We provide a compassionate space where you can process frustration, grief, fear, and fatigue without feeling dismissed. Our work includes support for the nervous system, coping strategies for flare-ups, pacing skills, and help rebuilding a sense of agency in your current reality. The goal is not to deny the hardship, but to strengthen resilience, increase emotional steadiness, and help you live with greater clarity and hope even within ongoing physical challenges.
29 Years Experience
In-Person Near Kitchener, ON
Online in Kitchener, ON Ontario
Chronic Pain
Zain Abideen
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BSc, MACP
Living with chronic pain or illness can affect mood, stress levels, and overall quality of life. Therapy provides support in managing the emotional impact while helping individuals develop coping strategies that improve resilience and well being.
1 Years Experience
Online in Kitchener, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Kitchener — often referenced alongside Waterloo as part of the Waterloo Region — is at the center of Canada's most significant technology hub outside Toronto, home to the University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University, and dozens of major tech startups and scale-ups, creating persistent demand for therapists who work with innovation-sector burnout, high-stakes career pressure, and the psychological costs of startup culture. The region's growing immigrant population from South Asia, Africa, and the Middle East adds cultural diversity to therapy demand that the private therapy community is still catching up to reflect. Grand River Hospital provides institutional mental health resources alongside an active private therapy community. Kitchener's rapid diversification — beyond its German-heritage Oktoberfest identity — shapes a dynamic and evolving therapy culture.
Chronic Pain therapists in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Statistics
Chronic Pain therapists in Kitchener, 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 |