Chronic Pain therapists in Sarnia, ON
Browse Chronic Pain therapists in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Chronic Pain
Transforming Emotions
Psychologist
Living with with chronic pain or illness is a complicated and often challenging experience. Chronic health conditions can leave us feeling alone, misunderstood, exhausted, worried, irritable and even hopeless. Having the right supports in place as you navigate long-term conditions can help you to focus on what is most important in your life, leaving you with more energy for living and less time spent managing difficult feelings or relationships. Book now for a free consultation to find a therapist who has the skills, understanding, and desire to walk beside you on this difficult journey.
19 Years Experience
Online in Sarnia, ON
Chronic Pain
True Health Counselling
Counsellor/Therapist, Tracey Nguyen, Holistic Advanced Nurse Psychotherapist RN, MN
Transformative Chronic Illness Therapy: Reclaim Power and Peace in Your Relationships
I’m here to guide you through a deeply healing journey if you’re struggling with the emotional and physical suffering of chronic illness. You might feel helpless, victimized, or powerless in your relationships, maybe always people-pleasing or living at the mercy of others’ emotions. I get it—these patterns can feel like they’re draining your energy and keeping you stuck. My chronic illness therapy practice is all about helping you uncover the roots of these struggles, often tied to childhood experiences, and empowering you to find balance, release control, and reclaim your inner peace.
A Trauma-Informed Path to Healing
The psychology of chronic illness often stems from early experiences, like growing up tiptoeing around a parent’s anger or emotional outbursts. That fear of being attacked or not being enough can carry into adulthood, showing up as controlling others, frequent anger, or putting people on a pedestal while feeling powerless yourself. I’ve seen how these dynamics—rooted in childhood—can weigh heavily on your health and relationships. In our work, we’ll gently explore those roots, using trauma-informed therapy to shine a light on how they’re affecting you today.
We’ll focus on healing the power struggles in your relationships, both past and present. This means learning to balance power—neither controlling nor surrendering to others—and letting go of the fear that you’re under attack. My approach is holistic and intuitive, tailored to your unique story, helping you release the need to please or depend on others for validation. Together, we’ll rebuild your sense of autonomy, so you can feel grounded and in charge of your own life.
Releasing Control and Finding Freedom
Healing chronic illness isn’t just about your body; it’s about transforming how you show up in relationships. We’ll work on letting go of control, whether it’s trying to manage others’ emotions or holding onto old fears from childhood. I’ll guide you to honour your own needs, set healthy boundaries, and release the patterns that keep you feeling powerless. This process is deeply compassionate, creating a safe space where you can feel seen and supported as you move toward wholeness.
If you’re ready to break free from these cycles and heal the emotional roots of chronic illness, I’m here to walk with you. Let’s work together to restore balance, empower your voice, and help you live with greater peace and strength. Book a consultation with me today, and let’s start this transformative journey.
11 Years Experience
Online in Sarnia, ON (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
Nathan Kretzschmar
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Living with chronic pain or illness can affect your mood, identity, relationships, sleep, and sense of control. Therapy can offer support for the emotional weight of ongoing health challenges while helping you develop self-compassion, pacing, acceptance, and coping strategies. My goal is not to minimize what you are going through, but to help you live with more steadiness and care.
13 Years Experience
Online in Sarnia, ON (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
Flow Gall
Counsellor/Therapist, MA, CCC
My approach to therapy for chronic pain will involve your nervous system, exploring tools that fits you to ground and to lower your suffering. Also, emotions and body are very connected, so we will explore these hidden emotions that your body is telling you about, but that feels so hard to understand alone.
6 Years Experience
Online in Sarnia, ON
Chronic Pain
Tanya Master | Online Somatic & Psychosomatic Consulting
Life Coach, Psychosomatic Consultant · Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner in Training
Chronic symptoms affect both the body and the emotional landscape. My work explores the relationship between stress, trauma, physical tension, and psychosomatic symptoms while supporting clients in developing a different relationship with their bodies.
5 Years Experience
Online in Sarnia, ON (Online Only)
Chronic Pain therapists in Sarnia, ON Statistics
Chronic Pain therapists in Sarnia, ON average 11 years of experience and charge around $167 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (78%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (63%), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (61%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$167
Accept insurance
86%
Offer sliding scale
62%
Gender ID
| 62% |
Female |
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| 28% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 58% |
In Person and Online |
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| 42% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 78% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 63% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 61% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 56% | Narrative Therapy |
| 56% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 55% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 48% | Somatic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 76% | Young Adult |
| 68% | Senior |
| 60% | Teen |
| 27% | Children |
Client Focus
| 71% | Women |
| 56% | LGBTQ+ |
| 56% | Men |
| 51% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 40% | Asian |