Chronic Pain therapists in Thunder Bay, Ontario ON, Canada CA
Chronic Pain or Illness
Julie Willsie
Registered Psychotherapist, BSc, MACP; Registered Psychotherapist
I have worked for over 25 years with clients injured in life-altering motor vehicle accidents. The chronic pain associated with traumatic injury or illness can affect our relationships, family dynamics, ability to maintain work, increase financial stress and reduce our abilities to function in society. My focus is to learn your goals and interests, to try to find ways to cope and move forward for a more productive and satisfying life again.
3 Years Experience
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
Adrienne Sharma-Richardson PhD MEd RP OCT
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Gestalt Psychotherapist Somatic Experiencing Practitioner Gottman Trained Couples Therapist
Found nothing that works right?
Well...somatic experiencing works.
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You don't have to suffer like you are let's shift some shit together.
11 Years Experience
Chronic Pain or Illness
Clayre Sessoms Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RCT, RCC, CCC, ATR-P
At Clayre Sessoms Psychotherapy, we specialize in providing comprehensive support for individuals coping with chronic pain. Chronic pain can have a profound impact on every aspect of a person's life, affecting not only physical well-being but also emotional health and overall quality of life. Our therapeutic approach is tailored to help individuals manage and alleviate the physical and emotional challenges that often accompany chronic pain.
Our holistic treatment focuses on addressing the complex interplay between physical discomfort, emotional distress, and mental health. Through a combination of somatic therapy techniques and mindfulness practices, we help clients develop effective strategies for managing pain, reducing stress, and improving overall well-being. By incorporating a mind-body approach, we aim to empower individuals to better understand and cope with their pain, fostering a sense of control and resilience.
We recognize that chronic pain is a multifaceted experience that can impact one's relationships, work, and sense of self. Our therapists provide a safe and compassionate space for clients to explore their pain experience, express their feelings, and learn coping mechanisms to navigate the challenges of living with chronic pain. Through tailored interventions and personalized support, we work collaboratively with clients to enhance their quality of life, promote self-care, and cultivate a positive outlook on their pain management journey.
Our goal is to help individuals with chronic pain find relief, regain a sense of empowerment, and rediscover joy and fulfillment in their daily lives. By offering a holistic and integrative approach to pain management, we support clients in developing resilience, self-awareness, and a renewed sense of well-being.
9 Years Experience
Chronic Pain or Illness
Novus Rehab
Registered Social Worker, RSW
Working in the motor vehicle accident sector, we are well versed to working with clients with chronic pain, injury and illness. Strategies and referrals to cope and manage pain are provided through psychoeducation. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Radical Acceptance are used to help increase mindfulness, distress tolerance, and emotional regulation.
9 Years Experience