Chronic Pain therapists in Toronto, Ontario ON, Canada CA
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Chronic Pain
Amanda Neves Therapy + Associates
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Living with chronic pain or illness can be exhausting - physically, emotionally, and relationally. We offer a trauma-informed, somatic, and experiential approach that helps you navigate the emotional and bodily impact of chronic conditions. Using Attachment-Focused Therapy, AEDP, and IFS, we support clients in processing stress, managing emotional responses, and cultivating self-compassion, while exploring how chronic illness affects relationships and sense of self. Sessions provide a safe, supportive space to address both the psychological and somatic aspects of living with long-term health challenges. Our goal is to help you find resilience, emotional balance, and a greater sense of control and well-being, even while managing ongoing physical health challenges.
11 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M4K 1N2
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Chronic Pain
Gwen Schauerte
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, M.Ed.
I've worked with people in the aftermath of motor vehicle accidents which can upend a person's life in an instant. I draw on my experience with illness and blend this with compassion and knowledge of coping strategies. It can be hard to do it alone, let me help.
33 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
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 Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
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
11 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Chronic Pain
The Cohen Clinic
Psychologist, Psy.D.
When people are struggling with chronic pain/illness, this often has a negative effect on their mental health. Clinicians will work with you to manage and cope with emotions that arise as a result of this pain/illness and help you come up with adaptive coping mechanisms.
14 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
Maya Awad
Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Does chronic pain or illness make everyday tasks feel impossible? Are you tired of feeling misunderstood or unsupported by others who don’t see your struggle? Does your pain often leave you feeling isolated, like no one really gets what you're going through? Do you find it hard to stay positive or hopeful when the pain seems endless? Are you constantly adjusting your life to manage your illness, but still feel like you’re not in control? Struggling with chronic pain or illness? Book a free consultation call and start exploring ways to shift your experience.
2 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
Mind Path Therapy
Therapist, MSW, RSW
Chronic pain or illness is mood-altering and is a frequent barrier that comes between sufferers and many parts of their lives. If this is something you live with, you've probably experienced too many occasions when important parts of your life were put on hold, and your attention becomes narrowed and dominated by painful sensations. When life becomes dominated by pain, the natural way to respond is by bracing mentally and physically. I've helped many clients with debilitating and chronic pain symptoms find a more flexible way of living with their symptoms. Using an integrative approach of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and principles of self-compassion, you can learn to grow a more open, accepting, and mindful posture, one that shifts attention from the pain you're experiencing to the things and activities you care about.
9 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
Joshua Lewis
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CT
My approach is to meet you where you are as you navigate the difficult and challenging journey of living with chronic pain and illness, and to work with the ways in which physical, psychological and emotional pain intersect and impact your daily life. We will work together to find ways to reduce suffering and create accommodations that allow you to build resiliency and continue living your life, even while facing difficult circumstances.
7 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Chronic Pain
Marjan Emami
Counsellor/Therapist, MD, RTC #3608, MPCC-Provisional #4797, ACTA #3122
Chronic pain and illness often reflect unresolved emotional trauma, where repressed emotions and chronic stress can rewire the nervous system. In my approach, we explore the root of the pain to identify the emotions that have not been fully expressed or processed. By focusing on the whole person, not just the symptoms, we work on cultivating self-compassion, emotional awareness, and reconnecting the mind and body.
2 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (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 Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
Cimberly R Nesker
Registered Psychotherapist, B.A., MSc., PG Dip, CCC, CRPO
Working primarily from a Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy perspective, this work involves creating new neural pathways to connect the clients with their continued strengths and capabilities, leaving behind the pain and suffering and moving towards a new-normal.
18 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M4S 1Y2
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Chronic Pain
Jennifer Morley
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MA, BSc, BA, CCPA
We support individuals living with chronic pain or illness. Therapy focuses on emotional resilience, coping strategies, and improving quality of life while navigating ongoing physical and emotional challenges.
3 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
Nadia Yuen
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Living with chronic pain or illness can be an invisible struggle—physically draining, emotionally overwhelming, and often isolating. I support adults navigating these challenges by offering a compassionate space to process the emotional toll, explore ways to cope, and reconnect with a sense of control, meaning, and self-compassion in daily life.
14 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
Delphine Amer
Registered Psychotherapist, M.Sc., Registered Psychotherapist
I utilize mindfulness techniques to teach management of chronic pain. I also utilize some positive psychology and CBT for the cognitive aspects of chronic pain and chronic illness.
12 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
Bhavna Lalwani
Registered Psychotherapist, MA Counselling, RP
Living with chronic pain or a long-term illness can be exhausting, both physically and emotionally. It can affect your mood, relationships, daily functioning, and sense of identity, leaving you frustrated, isolated, or overwhelmed.
In therapy, I provide a compassionate space to explore how your condition impacts your life and wellbeing. Together, we focus on coping strategies, emotional support, and building resilience—helping you navigate challenges, reclaim a sense of control, and find ways to live more fully despite the limitations of chronic pain or illness.
15 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
Stacey Ramsay-Bawden
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
I provide compassionate support for clients managing chronic pain or illness, addressing the emotional and practical challenges while fostering resilience, self-care, and a balanced approach to wellness.
2 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
Dr. Sangeeta Tanwar @ Tanwar Psychology
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Does your pain come in your way to a life of quality? Does it frustrate you by impacting your daily functioning? In therapy, you can learn to manage your pain versus it managing you. Reach out to learn strategies to tame your pain.
7 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
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.
13 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M4P 1G8
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Chronic Pain
Dennis Keefe
Registered Psychotherapist, M.A.
I am a former athlete who now experiences limited mobility due to chronic illness. This transformation has given me a better understanding of the experiences of others with a wide range of different abilities. It has also provided me with the tools and perspective to better help others who are encountering significant life changes or barriers to wellbeing.
5 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Chronic Pain
Grounded Minds Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Montana Jaro is a therapist with Grounded Minds. Montana has a special interest in working with individuals who are living with chronic pain or illness. Do you struggle to manage your symptoms? Feel depressed or anxious about your circumstances? Your feelings are completely valid. Montana can support you in adapting to your new reality, or perhaps cope with the symptoms you've experienced for many years. Please reach out to schedule a therapy session or free consultation call.
8 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M5V 1M1
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Toronto is one of the most multicultural cities in the world, and its therapy landscape reflects this extraordinary diversity, with practitioners representing hundreds of cultural backgrounds and dozens of languages. The city's high cost of living and intensely competitive professional environment drive demand for therapists addressing financial anxiety, burnout, and the psychological pressures of ambitious urban life. CAMH — the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health — is Canada's largest mental health and addiction teaching hospital, providing major institutional resources alongside Toronto's vast private practice and counselling community. Ontario's OHIP coverage is limited for psychotherapy, so many residents use extended health benefits or pay out of pocket to access private therapy.
Chronic Pain therapists in Toronto, Ontario, Canada Statistics
Chronic Pain therapists in Toronto, Ontario, Canada average 11 years of experience and charge around $166 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (79%), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (62%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (59%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$166
Accept insurance
88%
Offer sliding scale
70%
Gender ID
| 65% |
Female |
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| 27% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 58% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 42% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 79% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 62% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 59% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 58% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 55% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 50% | Narrative Therapy |
| 49% | Somatic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 75% | Young Adult |
| 67% | Senior |
| 59% | Teen |
| 26% | Children |
Client Focus
| 68% | Women |
| 56% | Men |
| 52% | LGBTQ+ |
| 50% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 41% | Asian |