Chronic Pain therapists in Kitchener, ON
Browse Chronic Pain therapists in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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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
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 (Online Only)
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 (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
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 (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
Andrea Wiebe
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Hello, I’m Andrea Wiebe, a therapist who supports individuals and couples navigating the emotional and relational challenges of chronic pain and chronic illness. I provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where clients can explore how living with ongoing health conditions impacts their emotions, relationships, and daily life.
I help clients build self-awareness, develop effective coping strategies, and shift unhelpful beliefs and thought patterns that can intensify stress and emotional distress. Together, we work to strengthen communication, cultivate self-compassion, and approach challenges with calm, clarity, and resilience.
My goal is to help clients live more balanced, meaningful, and connected lives—empowering them to manage the psychological and relational effects of chronic pain and illness while fostering hope, purpose, and authentic connection with themselves and others.
13 Years Experience
Online in Kitchener, ON (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
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 (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
Trickett Psychotherapy & Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapists , Counsellors
Living with chronic pain or a long-term illness can be physically and emotionally exhausting. The ongoing stress, frustration, grief, and uncertainty can affect your mood, relationships, work, and quality of life. At Trickett Psychotherapy & Counselling, we provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy to help adults and young adults manage the emotional impact of chronic pain and illness, develop healthier coping strategies, and improve overall well-being. We offer therapy for chronic pain and illness in Guelph and secure online therapy across Ontario. Contact us today to book your consultation and discover how therapy can help you live more fully despite the challenges you face.
18 Years Experience
In-Person Near Kitchener, ON
Online in Kitchener, ON
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
Kitchener — often referenced alongside Waterloo as part of the Waterloo Region — is at the centre 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, ON Statistics
Chronic Pain therapists in Kitchener, ON average 11 years of experience and charge around $166 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (76%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (62%), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (60%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$166
Accept insurance
85%
Offer sliding scale
64%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 26% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 56% |
In Person and Online |
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| 44% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 76% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 62% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 60% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 57% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 54% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 52% | Narrative Therapy |
| 45% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 77% | Young Adult |
| 70% | Senior |
| 57% | Teen |
| 24% | Children |
Client Focus
| 71% | Women |
| 57% | Men |
| 54% | LGBTQ+ |
| 53% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 40% | Asian |