Chronic Pain Therapists in T3E
SoulSpring Counselling Inc.
Psychologist, BA, MSc, RPsych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T3E (Online Only)
My specialization is Health Psychology: chronic illness, adjusting to recent diagnoses, BRCA1, BRCA2, chronic pain, loss, medical trauma, preparing for medical procedures or surgery, tinnitus management, seminars, meditation and Ayurvedic healing.
I have strong clinical skills and am a goal-oriented therapist and celebrating 40 years experience in July, 2023. I'm passionate about my work with those who seek new meaning to multiple issues and who need clarity to that which has been overwhelming. You will be supported to participate in a process that facilitates healing, learn new skills and be empowered to overcome obstacles and replace unhealthy patterns. In our work, you will discover opportunities to appreciate the purpose, lessons and potential gifts out of your challenges.
My specialization is Health Psychology: chronic illness, adjusting to recent diagnoses, BRCA1, BRCA2, chronic pain, loss, medical trauma, preparing for medical procedures or surgery, tinnitus management, seminars, meditation and Ayurvedic healing.
I have strong clinical skills and am a goal-oriented therapist and celebrating 40 years experience in July, 2023. I'm passionate about my work with those who seek new meaning to multiple issues and who need clarity to that which has been overwhelming. You will be supported to participate in a process that facilitates healing, learn new skills and be empowered to overcome obstacles and replace unhealthy patterns. In our work, you will discover opportunities to appreciate the purpose, lessons and potential gifts out of your challenges.
You can learn to trust your judgment, be comfortable with your feelings, manage pain, and know that when a problem arises, you can handle it.
Does life keep catching up with you and knocking you off balance? Maybe you’re weighed down by worry, dread, exhaustion, or pain. Sometimes you look around and wonder, how did I get here? You might not recognize your work, relationships, body or home as they changed while you were busy taking care of everything and everyone else. Your empathy and compassion is a great strength, and yet there is a cost to caring that impacts your health and well-being. I help people with chronic illness, chronic pain, self-esteem, trauma and PTSD to have more energy & enjoy a renewed sense of purpose. It is possible to find a good balance.
You can learn to trust your judgment, be comfortable with your feelings, manage pain, and know that when a problem arises, you can handle it.
Does life keep catching up with you and knocking you off balance? Maybe you’re weighed down by worry, dread, exhaustion, or pain. Sometimes you look around and wonder, how did I get here? You might not recognize your work, relationships, body or home as they changed while you were busy taking care of everything and everyone else. Your empathy and compassion is a great strength, and yet there is a cost to caring that impacts your health and well-being. I help people with chronic illness, chronic pain, self-esteem, trauma and PTSD to have more energy & enjoy a renewed sense of purpose. It is possible to find a good balance.
Derek Van Dalen
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MACP, CCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T3E
I can work with those for whom their faith is a resource or a source of pain.
Feeling stuck due to constant struggles and stress from work, relationships and family is exhausting. Joy is drained from relationships, work becomes exhausting. You might feel burned out and alone. You might have tried other things and found they aren't working. Here’s where I come in. I have training, experience helping others and lived experience of personal trauma, toxic workplaces, institutional and organizational injustice, and career transitions. I offer a safe and non-judgmental place to come alongside you, understand your unique situation and then develop a personalized plan so you can become unstuck and flourish.
I can work with those for whom their faith is a resource or a source of pain.
Feeling stuck due to constant struggles and stress from work, relationships and family is exhausting. Joy is drained from relationships, work becomes exhausting. You might feel burned out and alone. You might have tried other things and found they aren't working. Here’s where I come in. I have training, experience helping others and lived experience of personal trauma, toxic workplaces, institutional and organizational injustice, and career transitions. I offer a safe and non-judgmental place to come alongside you, understand your unique situation and then develop a personalized plan so you can become unstuck and flourish.
I have a PhD in Psychology and work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, chronic pain, mood changes during pregnancy and postpartum.
Struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, and/or pregnancy/postpartum issues? Please know that I am here. I will provide and guide you with strategies to help identify ways of coping and ways of taking back control in your life. You and I together, will work collaboratively in a safe, confidential space to help you feel empowered, learn how to enhance your self-care and build resilience. During our sessions, expect some laughter and some tears and always no judgement. I do offer Couples Counselling to help with relationship issues; whether it is communication breakdown, intimacy issues, infidelity, or external stressors.
I have a PhD in Psychology and work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, chronic pain, mood changes during pregnancy and postpartum.
Struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, and/or pregnancy/postpartum issues? Please know that I am here. I will provide and guide you with strategies to help identify ways of coping and ways of taking back control in your life. You and I together, will work collaboratively in a safe, confidential space to help you feel empowered, learn how to enhance your self-care and build resilience. During our sessions, expect some laughter and some tears and always no judgement. I do offer Couples Counselling to help with relationship issues; whether it is communication breakdown, intimacy issues, infidelity, or external stressors.
I’m here to tell you, learning to balance both prioritizing yourself and others, quieting your anxious mind, healing from your past, coping with emotional pain, and feeling more secure in yourself IS possible.
You’re exhausted, trying to balance multiple responsibilities – work, relationship, family, social life, self-care, health– and running from a deep sense of "not enough" or unworthiness. You have a mind that rarely quiets, always planning, worrying, with insecure thoughts, or fear of letting others down. On the outside, you’re managing fine, but behind the mask that you put on for others, you’re struggling. Relaxing and feeling at peace seems wildly out of reach. Alternatively, you may be feeling disconnected or fighting more in your relationship. The busyness of life has taken over and it's been hard to make each other a priority.
I’m here to tell you, learning to balance both prioritizing yourself and others, quieting your anxious mind, healing from your past, coping with emotional pain, and feeling more secure in yourself IS possible.
You’re exhausted, trying to balance multiple responsibilities – work, relationship, family, social life, self-care, health– and running from a deep sense of "not enough" or unworthiness. You have a mind that rarely quiets, always planning, worrying, with insecure thoughts, or fear of letting others down. On the outside, you’re managing fine, but behind the mask that you put on for others, you’re struggling. Relaxing and feeling at peace seems wildly out of reach. Alternatively, you may be feeling disconnected or fighting more in your relationship. The busyness of life has taken over and it's been hard to make each other a priority.
Are you trying to live a full and meaningful life? Is something getting in the way? Or are you feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope? I can help. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I'm interested in helping you use your strengths to move past your issues. I'll travel along side you as we consider your hopes and concerns, and I'll partner with you non-judgementally and empathetically. At the same time, I'll be courageous and help you find the strength to be courageous if you need to be. Partly, I do this by helping you make sense of your life and its lessons. Sliding scale fees can be discussed for those on AISH.
Are you trying to live a full and meaningful life? Is something getting in the way? Or are you feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope? I can help. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I'm interested in helping you use your strengths to move past your issues. I'll travel along side you as we consider your hopes and concerns, and I'll partner with you non-judgementally and empathetically. At the same time, I'll be courageous and help you find the strength to be courageous if you need to be. Partly, I do this by helping you make sense of your life and its lessons. Sliding scale fees can be discussed for those on AISH.
Are you feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you spend time numbing yourself through addictive patterns, or becoming easily overwhelmed and stressed? The implementation of connecting with yourself and others is often harder than it sounds. l support people with connecting more authentically to themselves, people, and their life. I work with adults who experience a wide range of psychological and health related concerns. Some of these issues include addiction, body image, trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship concerns, chronic health conditions, disease management, and self-esteem.
Are you feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you spend time numbing yourself through addictive patterns, or becoming easily overwhelmed and stressed? The implementation of connecting with yourself and others is often harder than it sounds. l support people with connecting more authentically to themselves, people, and their life. I work with adults who experience a wide range of psychological and health related concerns. Some of these issues include addiction, body image, trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship concerns, chronic health conditions, disease management, and self-esteem.
Take a deep breath, pour a cup of tea, keep it real. I am here to help you slow down, connect with yourself, and trust your intuitive wisdom. I work from a holistic perspective and I believe that relationality is essential to our well-being. That's why I show up to our time together just as you show up — fully human. I invite genuine connection, creativity, and the full range of emotion within our therapeutic relationship. This means your humour, tears, and dance moves are always welcome. My focus in session is to be present, curious, and courageous with you as we build relationship, embody emotions, and work with your stories.
Take a deep breath, pour a cup of tea, keep it real. I am here to help you slow down, connect with yourself, and trust your intuitive wisdom. I work from a holistic perspective and I believe that relationality is essential to our well-being. That's why I show up to our time together just as you show up — fully human. I invite genuine connection, creativity, and the full range of emotion within our therapeutic relationship. This means your humour, tears, and dance moves are always welcome. My focus in session is to be present, curious, and courageous with you as we build relationship, embody emotions, and work with your stories.
I have been in private practice since 2004, bringing a warm, comprehensive, practical, & holistic approach to mental health and wellness. Primary areas of clinical focus that include: depression and anxiety, grief and loss, major life transitions, stress management, marital enrichment, divorce care, family communication, spiritual care, empowerment and assertiveness training. I offer individual, couple, family therapy, as well as a number of unique group programs.
I have been in private practice since 2004, bringing a warm, comprehensive, practical, & holistic approach to mental health and wellness. Primary areas of clinical focus that include: depression and anxiety, grief and loss, major life transitions, stress management, marital enrichment, divorce care, family communication, spiritual care, empowerment and assertiveness training. I offer individual, couple, family therapy, as well as a number of unique group programs.
The approach that I take towards therapy is compassionate, genuine, accepting, and collaborative. Some areas that I can help you with are creating balance in your life, connecting to and understanding your emotions, decreasing impulsive behaviours, and exploring your goals and values. Ultimately my aim is to help you create the life you want to live.
The approach that I take towards therapy is compassionate, genuine, accepting, and collaborative. Some areas that I can help you with are creating balance in your life, connecting to and understanding your emotions, decreasing impulsive behaviours, and exploring your goals and values. Ultimately my aim is to help you create the life you want to live.
Are you surviving rather than thriving? Going through the motions but not really feeling 'it'? You are not alone! Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, stressed, sad, chronically anxious, depressed, unable to relax and enjoy life, or simply unclear about where to go or what to do next, there is hope! It is my goal and honour to work collaboratively with you, to support you in clarifying and creating the changes YOU are wanting to see in your life, as quickly and cost effectively as possible. I am consistently amazed by the courage and resilience of the human spirit to create and maintain change!
Are you surviving rather than thriving? Going through the motions but not really feeling 'it'? You are not alone! Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, stressed, sad, chronically anxious, depressed, unable to relax and enjoy life, or simply unclear about where to go or what to do next, there is hope! It is my goal and honour to work collaboratively with you, to support you in clarifying and creating the changes YOU are wanting to see in your life, as quickly and cost effectively as possible. I am consistently amazed by the courage and resilience of the human spirit to create and maintain change!
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Registered Social Worker, MSW , BSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Calgary, AB T3E (Online Only)
Our ideal client seeks to achieve holistic wellness by integrating spirituality and therapeutic modalities. They are committed to enhancing their mental, emotional, and physical well-being. They understand the value of a balanced life and aim to create harmony in all aspects of their existence. These clients are motivated by a desire for personal growth and fulfillment, and they trust us to walk with them on their wellness journey. Their primary goal is not just to feel better but to thrive in every area of their life.
Our ideal client seeks to achieve holistic wellness by integrating spirituality and therapeutic modalities. They are committed to enhancing their mental, emotional, and physical well-being. They understand the value of a balanced life and aim to create harmony in all aspects of their existence. These clients are motivated by a desire for personal growth and fulfillment, and they trust us to walk with them on their wellness journey. Their primary goal is not just to feel better but to thrive in every area of their life.
Christine Molohon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T3E
My goal as your counsellor is to provide a safe, comfortable and caring environment for you to explore your concerns and make the lasting and positive change you desire. I believe in the capacity for each of us to grow into the person we aspire to be and that we have the ability to co create the relationships we long to have. Sometimes we just need help along the way. My counselling approach is specific to your needs. Most often I will work from a developmental, attachment, and trauma informed lens utilizing emotion focused and cognitive behavioral therapies with mindfulness practices.
My goal as your counsellor is to provide a safe, comfortable and caring environment for you to explore your concerns and make the lasting and positive change you desire. I believe in the capacity for each of us to grow into the person we aspire to be and that we have the ability to co create the relationships we long to have. Sometimes we just need help along the way. My counselling approach is specific to your needs. Most often I will work from a developmental, attachment, and trauma informed lens utilizing emotion focused and cognitive behavioral therapies with mindfulness practices.
I am passionate about mental health and wellness and have been practicing in the field for over a decade. I respect and value the human tendency toward healing and growth and believe strongly in the mind-body connection and the importance of healthy and secure attachments to our health and wellbeing. I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I can help with individual concerns and interpersonal concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress , emotional regulation challenges, grief and loss, trauma, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and/or other developmental disorders.
I am passionate about mental health and wellness and have been practicing in the field for over a decade. I respect and value the human tendency toward healing and growth and believe strongly in the mind-body connection and the importance of healthy and secure attachments to our health and wellbeing. I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I can help with individual concerns and interpersonal concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress , emotional regulation challenges, grief and loss, trauma, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and/or other developmental disorders.
Anna Gwozdz - Bespoke Clinical Counselling
Counsellor, CCC, HonMACP, BAPsych
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T3E (Online Only)
It's important to sprinkle some joy in there, too! It is a fact that we've all struggled with mental and emotional injuries, just as we've all struggled with physical illnesses and injuries.
Feel like you're drowning? Overwhelmed or suffocating? Like any second you might explode? You don't have to live that way. Whether you're grappling with your past, your present, your future, or whether it's at work, with friends, family, or in your intimate relationships, you don't have to sort through it alone. I offer a strength-based, person-centered, and trauma-informed approach. That means I know you already have what it takes to overcome and surpass anything you've been through or may still be experiencing today...maybe we just need to do some digging together to make sure you're using those tools to the best of your ability.
It's important to sprinkle some joy in there, too! It is a fact that we've all struggled with mental and emotional injuries, just as we've all struggled with physical illnesses and injuries.
Feel like you're drowning? Overwhelmed or suffocating? Like any second you might explode? You don't have to live that way. Whether you're grappling with your past, your present, your future, or whether it's at work, with friends, family, or in your intimate relationships, you don't have to sort through it alone. I offer a strength-based, person-centered, and trauma-informed approach. That means I know you already have what it takes to overcome and surpass anything you've been through or may still be experiencing today...maybe we just need to do some digging together to make sure you're using those tools to the best of your ability.
Are you tired of dealing with life's challenges and feeling stuck or overwhelmed, unsure how to move forward? Do you want to explore new understanding about your experiences, and the experiences you share with others to create changes you desire? Are you looking for supervision of your relational practice? Our collaborative relationship will allow you to achieve these goals at a pace you feel comfortable with. Through examining your inner world, your life experiences, and your relationships with others, we can uncover inherent strengths, understanding, and connections, allowing for new and enriched ways of being to take shape.
Are you tired of dealing with life's challenges and feeling stuck or overwhelmed, unsure how to move forward? Do you want to explore new understanding about your experiences, and the experiences you share with others to create changes you desire? Are you looking for supervision of your relational practice? Our collaborative relationship will allow you to achieve these goals at a pace you feel comfortable with. Through examining your inner world, your life experiences, and your relationships with others, we can uncover inherent strengths, understanding, and connections, allowing for new and enriched ways of being to take shape.
Therapy Collective Inc
Counsellor, CCC, MPCC, PrPsych, RPC, RPsych
Verified Verified
Calgary, AB T3E
Therapy Collective utilizes a multi-therapist approach to client care. What does this mean for you? Having the benefit of matching your presenting concerns with the therapist whose strengths and approach are best suited to your process. This might mean engaging with more than one of our therapists during your time to meet all of your therapeutic goals. Our therapists cover everything from processing complex trauma through Cognitive-HypnoTherapy and EMDR to providing anxiety-reducing techniques. Our team is trained across a variety of approaches and modalities to ensure you receive comprehensive care.
Therapy Collective utilizes a multi-therapist approach to client care. What does this mean for you? Having the benefit of matching your presenting concerns with the therapist whose strengths and approach are best suited to your process. This might mean engaging with more than one of our therapists during your time to meet all of your therapeutic goals. Our therapists cover everything from processing complex trauma through Cognitive-HypnoTherapy and EMDR to providing anxiety-reducing techniques. Our team is trained across a variety of approaches and modalities to ensure you receive comprehensive care.
With 15+ years in psychology, neuroscience, and neuro-engineering, Wahab tailors therapy and assessments using a unique, compassionate, and evidence-based approach. He integrates techniques like CBT, EMDR, REBT, and MBCT into his innovative ARIA method. He also has pioneered Post-Psychedelic Therapy (PPT) for transformative healing. He offers individual therapy, couples therapy, and psychological assessments, executive coaching, and sports psychology. Assessments cover Mental Health, ASD, ADHD, Personality, Psychoeducational needs, Career & Vocational concerns, and Intellectual Abilities (giftedness and impairments).
With 15+ years in psychology, neuroscience, and neuro-engineering, Wahab tailors therapy and assessments using a unique, compassionate, and evidence-based approach. He integrates techniques like CBT, EMDR, REBT, and MBCT into his innovative ARIA method. He also has pioneered Post-Psychedelic Therapy (PPT) for transformative healing. He offers individual therapy, couples therapy, and psychological assessments, executive coaching, and sports psychology. Assessments cover Mental Health, ASD, ADHD, Personality, Psychoeducational needs, Career & Vocational concerns, and Intellectual Abilities (giftedness and impairments).
Do you feel like you are living in misalignment with the things you care about? That you're living with unmet potential and spend time focusing on things that don't match your values? At work or in your relationships, this could be showing up as a big sense of distraction — even though you’re doing so much, it seems like you’re getting nowhere. You have high hopes and big dreams, but feel disconnected and stuck. Something might feel “off” and it’s hard for you to feel motivated to keep going through motions without procrastinating and delaying. I work with clients to improve their overall performance and life satisfaction.
Do you feel like you are living in misalignment with the things you care about? That you're living with unmet potential and spend time focusing on things that don't match your values? At work or in your relationships, this could be showing up as a big sense of distraction — even though you’re doing so much, it seems like you’re getting nowhere. You have high hopes and big dreams, but feel disconnected and stuck. Something might feel “off” and it’s hard for you to feel motivated to keep going through motions without procrastinating and delaying. I work with clients to improve their overall performance and life satisfaction.
Your story matters. I specialize in meaning-making, existential questions, self-identity, and self-concept. My approach emphasizes how self-understanding is transformative in helping people claim their story and live it authentically. With compassion, and a grounding presence; I aim to provide a space where your concerns are heard, cared for, and validated. I work with individuals, couples, and families who are interested in understanding their story and creating change in their life. If this resonates with you, please reach out to me. "Life can only be understood backward, but it must be lived forward" - Søren Kierkegaard.
Your story matters. I specialize in meaning-making, existential questions, self-identity, and self-concept. My approach emphasizes how self-understanding is transformative in helping people claim their story and live it authentically. With compassion, and a grounding presence; I aim to provide a space where your concerns are heard, cared for, and validated. I work with individuals, couples, and families who are interested in understanding their story and creating change in their life. If this resonates with you, please reach out to me. "Life can only be understood backward, but it must be lived forward" - Søren Kierkegaard.
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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.