Chronic Pain therapists in Toronto, Ontario ON, Canada CA
We are proud to feature top rated Chronic Pain therapists in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. We encourage you to review each profile to find your best match.
Chronic Pain or Illness
Sarah Pitters-Caswell
Registered Psychotherapist, RP (Qualifying)
Sarah has been working with individuals with cancer for the past 3 years. Aside from the diagnosis, patients experience pain and other side effects. Some individuals have additional chronic illnesses. Discussing what and how the individual is experiencing is a good way to start the therapeutic process.
0 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, Ontario (Online Only)
Chronic Pain or Illness
Franklynn Bartol
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MSc
Many of my clients have or are experiencing chronic pain or illness, and I've learned much from my own experiences as well. I know that pain and illness is experienced differently by everyone and can intersect with our life, relationships, and identities in complex ways. It might bring up deep existential anxieties about life and death or trigger past traumas where you felt unsafe or uncared for. You might be navigating ableism—systemic barriers, medical trauma, or a lack of understanding from those around you. Maybe the pain or illness is an embraced part of you, or teaching you something you'd like to process together. Or perhaps you need to someone to see the anguish you're in and really be with you in this pain, grief, frustration, or scary uncertainty. Whatever you bring, I'll be attentive and present to what pain and illness means for you specifically.
1 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M6G 2T9
Online in Toronto, Ontario
Chronic Pain or Illness
Al Kaibzhanov @ Solution Therapy & Coaching
Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist
I specialize in helping individuals manage and cope with chronic pain or illness, using integrative techniques to alleviate physical discomfort and enhance emotional resilience. My approach focuses on the mind-body connection, providing holistic support to improve your overall quality of life. Let's work together to navigate your journey towards better health and well-being.
15 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M5V 1K5
Online in Toronto, Ontario
Chronic Pain or Illness
Laura Farberman
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW
I use mindfulness and breathing techniques as well as a trauma informed approach to therapy for individuals experiencing chronic pain or illness. I am skilled at supporting people to improve quality of life despite their pain and illness.
14 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, Ontario (Online Only)
Chronic Pain or Illness
Kennedy McLean Counselling & Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist
Chronic Pain can turn your life upside down. It can make you feel helpless and alone, like you have lost everything and that your life is over. What if there was another way? What if we told you that your life may never be the same but that you could still have a full life? Would you take this chance?
14 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON
Online in Toronto, Ontario
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
Online in Toronto, Ontario (Online Only)
Chronic Pain or Illness
Centre for Psychodynamic Insights
Registered Psychotherapist
Psychodynamic therapy helps patients with chronic pain understand how psychological stress, unresolved emotions, and past traumas may amplify their physical symptoms. We work to support emotional resilience and explore how personal narratives influence their experience of illness.
4 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, Ontario (Online Only)
Chronic Pain or Illness
Philip Starkman
Registered Psychotherapist, MSW, RSW
As a psychotherapist helping clients manage of chronic pain, I combine holistic strategies with proven psychotherapeutic tools like Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness to offer comprehensive support. Understanding the deep connection between mind and body, I guide clients through techniques that not only help in managing pain but also address the emotional and psychological aspects of living with chronic conditions. My tailored approach includes stress reduction, relaxation techniques, and lifestyle adjustments to enhance overall well-being. By empowering clients with the skills to improve their quality of life, I aid in navigating the complexities of chronic pain, fostering resilience, and promoting healing from within. Whether you're facing the challenges of chronic pain for the first time or seeking new strategies for pain management, I'm here to support your journey towards a more comfortable and fulfilling life.
53 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, Ontario (Online Only)
Chronic Pain or Illness
Heal(ing) Trauma Therapy
Counsellor/Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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.
12 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, Ontario (Online Only)
Chronic Pain or Illness
Ekum Wellness
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Chronic pain is a challenging and often overwhelming condition that can deeply affect your life. It is characterized by persistent discomfort lasting longer than three months, even after injuries or underlying issues have healed. This pain can arise from various conditions, such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, or neuropathy, and it can significantly diminish your quality of life.
If you are living with chronic pain, you might find yourself facing physical limitations, emotional distress, and difficulties with daily activities. This can create a frustrating cycle that often leads to feelings of isolation.
It's important to know that you are not alone in this struggle. Managing chronic pain frequently requires a holistic approach, which may include medical treatments, physical therapy, lifestyle changes, and emotional support. Finding coping strategies, like mindfulness practices and stress management techniques, can be vital in helping you regain a sense of control and improve your overall well-being. Remember, taking small steps toward management can make a big difference in your journey.
2 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, Ontario (Online Only)
Chronic Pain or Illness
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.
10 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M4T 1Y7
Online in Toronto, Ontario
Chronic Pain or Illness
Ps. I Love You Psychotherapy M. Caracciolo Professional Corporation
Registered Psychotherapist, HBEd, MA (Hons.), Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
As someone who has an immune disorder and rheumatoid arthritis and studied neuropsychology I can teach you coping mechanisms through somatic therapy and using mind over matter.
2 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M6S 1A1
Online in Toronto, Ontario
Chronic Pain or Illness
Liz Dean
Registered Social Worker, M.S.W., R.S.W
With Chronic pain and illness the mind body connection becomes a focus of our work together. Physical discomfort and struggles with t he medical system takes an emotional toll. I work with chronic pain or illness through a mindfulness, trauma-informed wisdom and acceptance lens. This is my specialization as I find the worst part of chronic pain or illness is that it is often misinterpreted by the self and others as a lack of effort or care and can lead to low self-esteem and excessive shame My style is direct and genuinely non-judgemental so you can explore your history and current situation to build the wisdom and courage to find a new path forward.
10 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, Ontario (Online Only)
Chronic Pain or Illness
Bridges Clinical Hypnotherapy Services
Hypnotherapist
When we feel better, we heal better. As a complimentary therapy, hypnosis addresses the mind-body connection
of chronic pain, personal trauma and physical illness. Hypnosis is endorsed by the Canadian Cancer Society and there is much evidence-based research worldwide to support the efficacy of hypnosis as a viable therapeutic intervention in this area.
6 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M4P 1G8
Online in Toronto, Ontario
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
In-Person in Toronto, ON
Online in Toronto, Ontario
Chronic Pain or Illness
Mariya Garnet
Pre-Licensed Professional, Pre-licensed Psychotherapist
In addressing chronic pain and illness, I employ integral neuroprogramming to facilitate a deeper understanding of the body's communication. This approach recognizes that persistent health challenges often reflect subconscious patterns and misalignments in one's life course.
My practice focuses on:
Exploring the intricate mind-body connection
Identifying subconscious patterns influencing physical symptoms
Developing techniques to reframe perspectives on pain and illness
Guiding clients towards alignment with their authentic selves
Through integral neuroprogramming, we work to recalibrate neural pathways associated with chronic conditions while addressing emotional and spiritual components. This comprehensive method aims to not only manage symptoms but to promote overall well-being.
This approach is applicable to various chronic conditions, including fibromyalgia and autoimmune disorders. The goal is to empower clients to interpret their body's signals and make informed, transformative life choices.
15 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, Ontario (Online Only)
Chronic Pain or Illness
Dr. Nilgun Turkcan Ataoglu, BCT, RDT
Licensed Mental Health Counsellor, Licensed & Registered Creative Arts Therapist
Creative Arts Therapy is a powerful specialty which provides us to express our subconscious in a safe and easy way. Since the subconscious is a great power that directs our behaviours, on chronic pain and illness issues, CAT is very effective and gives great results.
23 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON
Online in Toronto, Ontario
Chronic Pain or Illness
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.
3 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, Ontario (Online Only)
Chronic Pain or Illness
Headway Mental Health
Registered Psychotherapist, Joshua Dvorkin, MPsy, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying),
As a psychotherapist specializing in chronic pain and illness, my passion lies in providing support, understanding, and guidance to individuals facing these challenges. I recognize the complex nature of chronic pain and illness, as I suffer myself. Pain and illness profound impact it can have on your emotional well-being. Together, we will explore the unique experiences and emotions that arise from living with chronic pain or illness. In a safe and compassionate environment, I will help you navigate the emotional rollercoaster, providing tools and strategies to cope with pain-related anxiety, depression, grief, and frustration. Through a person-centered approach, we will work collaboratively to identify and build upon your strengths, fostering resilience and a sense of empowerment. I am committed to providing you with a holistic and integrated therapeutic approach, drawing from evidence-based practices such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness techniques, and relaxation exercises. Together, we will create a customized treatment plan that addresses both your physical and emotional well-being, helping you to reclaim control over your life and find meaning and fulfillment despite the challenges you face.
7 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M5X 1C7
Online in Toronto, Ontario
Chronic Pain or Illness
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.
16 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M4S 1Y2
Online in Toronto, Ontario