Chronic Pain Therapists in M2M
Anne Hampson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M2M
Models that I utilize include: Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Solution Focused Therapy.
I am a therapist who utilizes different approaches depending on the needs of my client. I have years of experience working in the addiction and mental health field and have worked with men, women, and youth of all ages. My areas of expertise include working with chronic and neuroplastic pain, addiction, PTSD, anxiety and depressive disorders
Models that I utilize include: Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Solution Focused Therapy.
I am a therapist who utilizes different approaches depending on the needs of my client. I have years of experience working in the addiction and mental health field and have worked with men, women, and youth of all ages. My areas of expertise include working with chronic and neuroplastic pain, addiction, PTSD, anxiety and depressive disorders
Valery Kleiman
Psychologist
Verified Verified
North York, ON M2M
Is there a link between the mind and body when it comes to physical suffering? The recognition that a mind-body connection plays an important role in suffering from physical symptoms, including pain, has been given many names: tension myositis syndrome (TMS), mind-body syndrome, medically unexplained symptoms, somatization, psychosomatic illness, and psychophysiological disorder, to name a few. We offer effective treatment for chronic pain, TMS, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), fibromyalgia, chronic headaches, pelvic pain, chronic fatigue syndrome, insomnia, sexual dysfunctions, anxiety and depression.
Is there a link between the mind and body when it comes to physical suffering? The recognition that a mind-body connection plays an important role in suffering from physical symptoms, including pain, has been given many names: tension myositis syndrome (TMS), mind-body syndrome, medically unexplained symptoms, somatization, psychosomatic illness, and psychophysiological disorder, to name a few. We offer effective treatment for chronic pain, TMS, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), fibromyalgia, chronic headaches, pelvic pain, chronic fatigue syndrome, insomnia, sexual dysfunctions, anxiety and depression.
Maryam Ashkan
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M2M
Waitlist for new clients
I provide comprehensive treatment to people who are struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, emotional regulation, chronic pain, insomnia and relationship issues.
When your past lives on, you aren’t being fair to your future! You may feel like you are reliving the same old story and stuck in a repetitive pattern of negative thoughts, behaviour, and emotions with no way out. As a therapist, I walk with you to revisit these old stories and guide you to change this pattern. We will have an open conversation where you bring the knowledge of your life and I bring the knowledge of how a change can happen. My experience as a therapist has taught me that people need to be understood in an open, nonjudgmental, supportive and nurturing environment. Part of my job is to provide this environment.
I provide comprehensive treatment to people who are struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, emotional regulation, chronic pain, insomnia and relationship issues.
When your past lives on, you aren’t being fair to your future! You may feel like you are reliving the same old story and stuck in a repetitive pattern of negative thoughts, behaviour, and emotions with no way out. As a therapist, I walk with you to revisit these old stories and guide you to change this pattern. We will have an open conversation where you bring the knowledge of your life and I bring the knowledge of how a change can happen. My experience as a therapist has taught me that people need to be understood in an open, nonjudgmental, supportive and nurturing environment. Part of my job is to provide this environment.
Lih-yea Guo
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
North York, ON M2M
Are you feeling alone, struggling with your thoughts, fears, and unhappiness? Trying to ignore your emotional pain, feeling little control over your life, relationships, or career? I am a Canadian-trained, qualified, culturally- sensitive Psychologist with many years of experience helping people overcome similar difficulties. Every challenging situation also presents possibilities for taking better charge of your circumstances and feeling better about yourself. I rely on scientifically valid approaches and recognized assessment tools and can help you to develop a personal, practical and effective plan to address your unique situation and needs.
Are you feeling alone, struggling with your thoughts, fears, and unhappiness? Trying to ignore your emotional pain, feeling little control over your life, relationships, or career? I am a Canadian-trained, qualified, culturally- sensitive Psychologist with many years of experience helping people overcome similar difficulties. Every challenging situation also presents possibilities for taking better charge of your circumstances and feeling better about yourself. I rely on scientifically valid approaches and recognized assessment tools and can help you to develop a personal, practical and effective plan to address your unique situation and needs.
Aivy Consult and Therapy
Registered Social Worker, BA Hons, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M2M
This informs the ways I support people living with anxiety, BPD, PTSD, depression, bipolar, psychosis, chronic pain management, trauma, marginalization, grief and bereavement.
Currently, we are living in a world that is at best tense, and finding our peace is a daily struggle. In our lives, we are encouraged to, told, and at times, forced to continue as if nothing is happening or seriously wrong. In my practice, I provide space for open dialogue and a holistic approach to therapy which encourages recovery and healing. In my over 17 years of working as a clinical social worker with youths and adults ranging from diverse & intersectional backgrounds, I have learned that the space we create together in combination with the relational work is the most important.
This informs the ways I support people living with anxiety, BPD, PTSD, depression, bipolar, psychosis, chronic pain management, trauma, marginalization, grief and bereavement.
Currently, we are living in a world that is at best tense, and finding our peace is a daily struggle. In our lives, we are encouraged to, told, and at times, forced to continue as if nothing is happening or seriously wrong. In my practice, I provide space for open dialogue and a holistic approach to therapy which encourages recovery and healing. In my over 17 years of working as a clinical social worker with youths and adults ranging from diverse & intersectional backgrounds, I have learned that the space we create together in combination with the relational work is the most important.
Aneliya Saley
Registered Psychotherapist, MTA, RP
Verified Verified
North York, ON M2M (Online Only)
We will find ways to ease the pain, to work through the confusion, and create a plan to move forward.
How to find hope? If you are feeling overwhelmed, engaging in therapy can help you feel calm again. Are you and/or your child having struggling, having difficulty regulating emotions? Perhaps you are worried about how your child is coping with changes. In parenting, there are many challenges involved in guiding little people towards becoming adults and life can force families to face events that impact children's ability to function successfully within their daily environments.
We will find ways to ease the pain, to work through the confusion, and create a plan to move forward.
How to find hope? If you are feeling overwhelmed, engaging in therapy can help you feel calm again. Are you and/or your child having struggling, having difficulty regulating emotions? Perhaps you are worried about how your child is coping with changes. In parenting, there are many challenges involved in guiding little people towards becoming adults and life can force families to face events that impact children's ability to function successfully within their daily environments.
Lindsay Katarynych
Registered Social Worker, HBSc, HBSW, MSW RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M2M (Online Only)
With over 10 years of experience practicing in various sectors of mental health, I have been providing a safe and supportive environment to individuals, couples, and families to create change. I use a client-centered approach, starting with where my client is at, to find one small change we can create together. Sometimes the hardest step is reaching out to another person. If you are struggling with grief and loss, work-related stress, difficult life situations or transitions, symptoms of anxiety, depression or stress, chronic pain, or relationship concerns; please take the first step and reach out for support.
With over 10 years of experience practicing in various sectors of mental health, I have been providing a safe and supportive environment to individuals, couples, and families to create change. I use a client-centered approach, starting with where my client is at, to find one small change we can create together. Sometimes the hardest step is reaching out to another person. If you are struggling with grief and loss, work-related stress, difficult life situations or transitions, symptoms of anxiety, depression or stress, chronic pain, or relationship concerns; please take the first step and reach out for support.
Lynn Albrecht
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M2M (Online Only)
We all assume so many important roles in our lives, we often lose sight of who we are as people. This can be especially true in times of change like marriage, the birth of a child, illness, children moving out of the home or back in, divorce, difficulties at work or at home, and a death of a love one. Often we end up feeling lost, anxious, and unsure of what we want or even who we are. I believe we all have the strength to find our answers and sometimes just need a guide to find the way more easily. I specialize in depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and workplace stress using science-based strategies that get results.
We all assume so many important roles in our lives, we often lose sight of who we are as people. This can be especially true in times of change like marriage, the birth of a child, illness, children moving out of the home or back in, divorce, difficulties at work or at home, and a death of a love one. Often we end up feeling lost, anxious, and unsure of what we want or even who we are. I believe we all have the strength to find our answers and sometimes just need a guide to find the way more easily. I specialize in depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and workplace stress using science-based strategies that get results.
Nadia Perruzza
Occupational Therapist, MScOT , Reg , (Ont)
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M2M
As an Occupational Therapist I empower clients with the knowledge, strategies & tools they require to reach their mental health goals. I assist clients in making realistic, positive and sustainable changes in their life. My focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. I achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan. I am here for you every step of your journey. My goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.
As an Occupational Therapist I empower clients with the knowledge, strategies & tools they require to reach their mental health goals. I assist clients in making realistic, positive and sustainable changes in their life. My focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. I achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan. I am here for you every step of your journey. My goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.
Rini Sharma
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD, MA, PGAMH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M2M
As Rumi says, "where there is pain, the cure will come".
Life can be uncertain and overwhelming at times. We sometimes feel struck in the journey of our life but its fine to feel angry, hurt and sad. My approach is client- centered and strength based. I can assist you to accept yourself for what you are and focus on your strengths. As clients are the best navigators of their own lives, I assist my clients to take best decisions of their lives.I am hoping that we will work together as a team. You have knowledge and expertise about your own life and I have knowledge and expertise about the therapeutic process. I expect you to be actively involved in the process as you work towards your goal
As Rumi says, "where there is pain, the cure will come".
Life can be uncertain and overwhelming at times. We sometimes feel struck in the journey of our life but its fine to feel angry, hurt and sad. My approach is client- centered and strength based. I can assist you to accept yourself for what you are and focus on your strengths. As clients are the best navigators of their own lives, I assist my clients to take best decisions of their lives.I am hoping that we will work together as a team. You have knowledge and expertise about your own life and I have knowledge and expertise about the therapeutic process. I expect you to be actively involved in the process as you work towards your goal
Sepidokht Erfani
Registered Psychotherapist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M2M
Waitlist for new clients
I believe psychotherapy is a place where you can be free to explore the fulness of yourself, to meet yourself. I will be there with you to provide the space and opportunity for change, by giving voice to the areas of you that have remained silent, to assist you in achieving a sense of authenticity. Through psychotherapy you can speak freely, without shame and fear and gradually within your own words another meaning forms and takes the pain with it. You don’t have to suffer isolated and in silence, you would find the ways to overcome the inhibition and the barriers on your path toward well-being and succes.
I believe psychotherapy is a place where you can be free to explore the fulness of yourself, to meet yourself. I will be there with you to provide the space and opportunity for change, by giving voice to the areas of you that have remained silent, to assist you in achieving a sense of authenticity. Through psychotherapy you can speak freely, without shame and fear and gradually within your own words another meaning forms and takes the pain with it. You don’t have to suffer isolated and in silence, you would find the ways to overcome the inhibition and the barriers on your path toward well-being and succes.
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Karen Trainoff
Registered Social Service Worker, MSc, MAPP, RSSW, RD
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M2M (Online Only)
I have a Master’s of Science in Applied Positive Psychology and I specialize in life-related difficulties, including illness diagnosis, living with chronic illness/pain, caregiver fatigue, bereavement, job loss, divorce, life transition and relationship conflict.
Are you looking to embrace a brighter future filled with meaning and purpose? Have you experienced grief, loss or challenging life tranitions that are holding you back? Life’s challenges can leave us feeling overwhelmed and stuck both mentally and physically, shaking our confidence and leaving us feeling numb making it hard to make decisions and move forward. My practice is trauma-informed and hope-centered. Together, we’ll address negative patterns, difficult experiences and create a practical plan that will help you achieve realistic, sustainable and positive change. A brighter path is possible.
I have a Master’s of Science in Applied Positive Psychology and I specialize in life-related difficulties, including illness diagnosis, living with chronic illness/pain, caregiver fatigue, bereavement, job loss, divorce, life transition and relationship conflict.
Are you looking to embrace a brighter future filled with meaning and purpose? Have you experienced grief, loss or challenging life tranitions that are holding you back? Life’s challenges can leave us feeling overwhelmed and stuck both mentally and physically, shaking our confidence and leaving us feeling numb making it hard to make decisions and move forward. My practice is trauma-informed and hope-centered. Together, we’ll address negative patterns, difficult experiences and create a practical plan that will help you achieve realistic, sustainable and positive change. A brighter path is possible.
Alexandra Kedmenecz Rsw Psychotherapist
Registered Social Worker, RSW
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M2M
Hidden stress, untreated trauma, fears, long term anxiety and depression can easily cause psychical illness. Bodily signs can be different according to gender and age. Unwrapping those hidden factors can help women with pelvic pain, irregular menstrual cycles, infertility, lack of desire, constipation or sexual difficulties. Erection problems, sex life changes or even an overactive bladder can be physical symptoms of hidden stress for men. Children often experience bed wetting, stomach pain, constipation or voiding difficulties without any medical conditions. My speciality is to help in these psychosomatic conditions.
Hidden stress, untreated trauma, fears, long term anxiety and depression can easily cause psychical illness. Bodily signs can be different according to gender and age. Unwrapping those hidden factors can help women with pelvic pain, irregular menstrual cycles, infertility, lack of desire, constipation or sexual difficulties. Erection problems, sex life changes or even an overactive bladder can be physical symptoms of hidden stress for men. Children often experience bed wetting, stomach pain, constipation or voiding difficulties without any medical conditions. My speciality is to help in these psychosomatic conditions.
Ramona Marin
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M2M
Welcome to my profile and to the first step in your healing journey ! Imagine how would feel to be healed from struggling with a traumatic past that affects your mental health, self-esteem, and relationships ! If you have a history of Complex PTSD, childhood attachment trauma, have experienced critical incidents like car accidents, and/or have suffered from anxiety/depression, chronic pain, eating disorders, self esteem and/ or relationship struggles please do not hesitate to contact me. Together we can start your healing and self-development journey so you can live a life free emotional, psychological, and relationship struggles .
Welcome to my profile and to the first step in your healing journey ! Imagine how would feel to be healed from struggling with a traumatic past that affects your mental health, self-esteem, and relationships ! If you have a history of Complex PTSD, childhood attachment trauma, have experienced critical incidents like car accidents, and/or have suffered from anxiety/depression, chronic pain, eating disorders, self esteem and/ or relationship struggles please do not hesitate to contact me. Together we can start your healing and self-development journey so you can live a life free emotional, psychological, and relationship struggles .
Leila Abbaszadeh
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M2M
Leila Abbaszadeh, MSW, RSW, RP is clinical Registered Social Worker and a Registered Psychotherapist. She is a mental health professional licensed to practice by the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW), a member of the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW) as well as being a member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). She is an individual, couple and family therapist. She also administers psychosocial assessments for motor vehicle accident clients. She provides solution-focused and strengths-based treatment for individuals and couples.
Leila Abbaszadeh, MSW, RSW, RP is clinical Registered Social Worker and a Registered Psychotherapist. She is a mental health professional licensed to practice by the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW), a member of the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW) as well as being a member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). She is an individual, couple and family therapist. She also administers psychosocial assessments for motor vehicle accident clients. She provides solution-focused and strengths-based treatment for individuals and couples.
Behrang Ajam
Registered Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M2M (Online Only)
With more than 10 years of experience as a counselor and therapist, I provide TeleMental Health (Online therapy) to help people (individuals, couples, immigrants, refugees, etc.) providing therapy and counseling for a variety of issues (anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationships including pre-marriage counseling). As a Certified Trauma Professional, I provide treatment for trauma-related mental health challenges including PTSD, complex, developmental, and childhood traumas. All it takes is a 20-minute free call to answer all your questions and see if you'd like to work with me. After all, you deserve a "life worth living!"
With more than 10 years of experience as a counselor and therapist, I provide TeleMental Health (Online therapy) to help people (individuals, couples, immigrants, refugees, etc.) providing therapy and counseling for a variety of issues (anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationships including pre-marriage counseling). As a Certified Trauma Professional, I provide treatment for trauma-related mental health challenges including PTSD, complex, developmental, and childhood traumas. All it takes is a 20-minute free call to answer all your questions and see if you'd like to work with me. After all, you deserve a "life worth living!"
David I Ross
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSEd, RSW, OCT, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M2M
David I. Ross, BSW, MSEd., RSW, OCT, RP, is a clinical Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist and regulated healthcare professional licensed to practice by the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) (Registration # 817027) as well as a member of the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW). Since the inception of his career in Social Work in 1997, he has obtained experience in a variety of community and clinical settings working with a wide range of cultures and ethnicities. Fees are largely reimbursed by most Extended Health Insurance plans. Please check with your specific plan.
David I. Ross, BSW, MSEd., RSW, OCT, RP, is a clinical Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist and regulated healthcare professional licensed to practice by the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) (Registration # 817027) as well as a member of the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW). Since the inception of his career in Social Work in 1997, he has obtained experience in a variety of community and clinical settings working with a wide range of cultures and ethnicities. Fees are largely reimbursed by most Extended Health Insurance plans. Please check with your specific plan.
Paul T P Wong
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified Verified
North York, ON M2M (Online Only)
My ideal client is willing to engage in self-reflection, explore the deeper existential issues related to his/her predicament, and discover the pathways of actualizing his/her potential and dream. Such a client can be a new college graduate struggling for a better understanding of her self-identity or a senior questioning his life's meaning. The issues I am best suited to addressing are both the dark sides of the human condition-such as depression, anxiety, anger, loss, suffering, and death-and the bright sides of personal growth and flourishing.
My ideal client is willing to engage in self-reflection, explore the deeper existential issues related to his/her predicament, and discover the pathways of actualizing his/her potential and dream. Such a client can be a new college graduate struggling for a better understanding of her self-identity or a senior questioning his life's meaning. The issues I am best suited to addressing are both the dark sides of the human condition-such as depression, anxiety, anger, loss, suffering, and death-and the bright sides of personal growth and flourishing.
Hourzad Salehi
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCC
Verified Verified
North York, ON M2M
"There are times in life when you feel overwhelmed, lost, anxious, depressed or need answers." "You don't need to go through it alone."
"There are times in life when you feel overwhelmed, lost, anxious, depressed or need answers." "You don't need to go through it alone."
Mandy Levitt
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
North York, ON M2M
My approach to therapy is empowering, compassionate, and focuses on assisting clients to gain insight in order to enhance their understanding of themselves and their situations. Together we explore possible ways to manage and relieve distress and suffering, and achieve lasting and meaningful change. Within the context of unconditional acceptance and non-judgement, this means clients can develop more adaptive ways of coping, relating to others, develop deeper connections, and be responsible and in control of themselves and their emotions.
My approach to therapy is empowering, compassionate, and focuses on assisting clients to gain insight in order to enhance their understanding of themselves and their situations. Together we explore possible ways to manage and relieve distress and suffering, and achieve lasting and meaningful change. Within the context of unconditional acceptance and non-judgement, this means clients can develop more adaptive ways of coping, relating to others, develop deeper connections, and be responsible and in control of themselves and their emotions.
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Chronic Pain Counsellors
How does chronic pain therapy work?
Engaging with a psychotherapist to help treat chronic pain does not mean that one’s pain is all in their head. Therapy for chronic-pain patients has been shown to benefit both the mind and the body, targeting physical symptoms and increasing daily functioning. In other words, for many, addressing their emotional health through therapy affects their physical health. A therapist can help a client challenge unhelpful thoughts about pain and develop new ways to respond to it, such as distraction or calming breathing techniques. Studies have found that therapy can be as effective as surgery for certain cases of chronic pain and many doctors recommend trying psychotherapy in advance of considering invasive surgery.
What are the most effective treatment options for chronic pain?
Stress, anxiety, depression, catastrophising, ruminating, lack of activity, and social withdrawal all make chronic pain worse. Addressing these issues, research shows, can help people gain control over their pain symptoms. Therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy, biofeedback, and mindfulness-based stress reduction, along with greater pain-management education, have been found to help people reduce fear and disability.
Are there new treatments for chronic pain?
Many cases of chronic pain, particularly those involving back pain, remain medically unexplained. But there is evidence that changes in the brain or nervous system are caused by previous physical ailments such as tissue damage; in such cases, the brain may continue to send out pain signals despite the physical cause having healed. To aid patients under these circumstances, a recently developed treatment known as pain reprocessing therapy (PRT) is designed to help the brain “unlearn” this response. A PRT practitioner helps individuals to reduce the “threat value” of their ongoing pain signals until they can reappraise them as less threatening and fear-inducing. They also help an individual to develop new emotional regulation skills.
How long does therapy for chronic pain take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from chronic pain, especially as there may be a range of physical and psychological causes for any individual’s discomfort, but most patients should expect to see a therapist for a number of weeks or months, typically spanning at least 12 sessions. Studies of pain reprocessing therapy found that many individuals’ experience of pain lessened in eight sessions over four weeks.