Chronic Pain therapists in Lively, Ontario ON, Canada CA
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
Chronic Pain or Illness
Angie Kingma (Mindfulness for Health)
Registered Psychotherapist, OT Reg.(Ont.), Registered Psychotherapist
As a Registered Psychotherapist trained in Mindfulness-Based Chronic Pain Management (MBCPM), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Brainspotting, I will support you in understanding your chronic pain or other symptoms in a whole new way. You will learn new strategies to cope with the symptoms in ways that are rooted in evidence-based interventions. We will go at your pace and ensure that you meet the goals that are meaningful to you. Looking forward to hearing from you so that you can move forward in your life with more clarity, insight, self-awareness, self-compassion, empowerment and confidence.
24 Years Experience
Chronic Pain or Illness
Blake Anderson
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, BA
I have experience working with client's who have chronic pain issues, as well as those who are managing/ coping with illnesses.
12 Years Experience
Chronic Pain or Illness
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
Chronic Pain or Illness
Reflection Centre
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MSW, RSW, RSSW
At Reflection Centre, we understand that chronic pain and illness can take a significant toll on an individual's physical and emotional wellbeing. Our team of empathetic therapists recognizes that each person's experience of chronic pain or illness is unique, and we provide personalized therapy services to help clients cope and improve their quality of life. Our evidence-based techniques and modalities aim to reduce pain, alleviate symptoms, and increase overall functioning. We work collaboratively with clients to develop a treatment plan that addresses both physical and emotional aspects of their pain or illness, which may include cognitive-behavioral therapy, relaxation techniques, mindfulness-based practices, and other proven strategies. Our goal is to empower our clients to manage their symptoms, improve their sense of control and well-being, and live life to the fullest.
31 Years Experience