Chronic Pain Therapists in Brampton, ON
You want change at the root, not just more coping. I primarily use Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR), a brainstem-based, evidence-informed approach that attends to the earliest layers of the threat response. We move gently—without forced retelling—so deep tension can ease, breath and sleep can improve, and a sense of safety in the body can grow. From there, life is experienced from a calmer, more connected place with more choice and less reactivity. As helpful, I integrate Art Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Relational Intelligence (IR), and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) to support your goals.
You want change at the root, not just more coping. I primarily use Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR), a brainstem-based, evidence-informed approach that attends to the earliest layers of the threat response. We move gently—without forced retelling—so deep tension can ease, breath and sleep can improve, and a sense of safety in the body can grow. From there, life is experienced from a calmer, more connected place with more choice and less reactivity. As helpful, I integrate Art Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Relational Intelligence (IR), and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) to support your goals.
I'm Ghadah Almahr, previous MD, currently consulting hypnotist, certified in Applied Positive Psychology and NLP. I'm proudly the founder of Heaven Smile Center where I offer the best hypnosis, coaching based on positive psychology, health coaching, and lifestyle based on Ayurveda medicine. Throughout my life, I was inspired by many people and I love to inspire and empower others. I believe in integrative health and the mind-body connection. My mission in life is to empower people with the tools they need to flourish, to become fulfilled, and to reach their optimum life, believing that flourishing helps your mind, body, and soul!
I'm Ghadah Almahr, previous MD, currently consulting hypnotist, certified in Applied Positive Psychology and NLP. I'm proudly the founder of Heaven Smile Center where I offer the best hypnosis, coaching based on positive psychology, health coaching, and lifestyle based on Ayurveda medicine. Throughout my life, I was inspired by many people and I love to inspire and empower others. I believe in integrative health and the mind-body connection. My mission in life is to empower people with the tools they need to flourish, to become fulfilled, and to reach their optimum life, believing that flourishing helps your mind, body, and soul!
• Assessment and treatment of MVA cases • WSIB cases • Counselling for Traumatic Brain Injury cases • Adjustment to separation and divorce • Relationship, couple and family counseling • Anxiety, Depression, PTSD etc. • Anger and stress management • Trauma counseling • Improving self –esteem • Motivation • Sleep problems . In Vehicle anxiety.
• Assessment and treatment of MVA cases • WSIB cases • Counselling for Traumatic Brain Injury cases • Adjustment to separation and divorce • Relationship, couple and family counseling • Anxiety, Depression, PTSD etc. • Anger and stress management • Trauma counseling • Improving self –esteem • Motivation • Sleep problems . In Vehicle anxiety.
Living with chronic pain and/or neurodivergence often feels isolating, exhausting and overwhelming.
I really do understand. I live with several chronic conditions that cause severe pain, and I have felt like I'm just barely surviving hell. I am a counsellor specializing in helping people just like you lift out of the black hole and do things you can be happy and proud of, at your own pace, while caring for yourself in mind and body
Living with chronic pain and/or neurodivergence often feels isolating, exhausting and overwhelming.
I really do understand. I live with several chronic conditions that cause severe pain, and I have felt like I'm just barely surviving hell. I am a counsellor specializing in helping people just like you lift out of the black hole and do things you can be happy and proud of, at your own pace, while caring for yourself in mind and body
Life is hard enough without being hard on yourself. Many of my clients place unreachable standards and expectations upon themselves. They also may present with habitual negative thinking, relationship concerns, and past trauma. It’s a privilege to work closely with people and help them to cope with these many challenges. In therapy, we begin with a thorough exploration of your background and concerns, then collaborate to set concrete therapeutic goals to improve mental health and well-being, manage symptoms, and create a greater sense of meaning in life.
Life is hard enough without being hard on yourself. Many of my clients place unreachable standards and expectations upon themselves. They also may present with habitual negative thinking, relationship concerns, and past trauma. It’s a privilege to work closely with people and help them to cope with these many challenges. In therapy, we begin with a thorough exploration of your background and concerns, then collaborate to set concrete therapeutic goals to improve mental health and well-being, manage symptoms, and create a greater sense of meaning in life.
They may carry stress in their body through chronic pain, fatigue, or tension.
I offer a holistic, compassionate, body-centered approach that integrates Somatic Trauma Therapy and Art Psychotherapy to help you move beyond talk therapy and reconnect with yourself in a deeper way. My work is focused on helping you feel safe in your body, process emotions that feel stuck, and break free from patterns that no longer serve you.
They may carry stress in their body through chronic pain, fatigue, or tension.
I offer a holistic, compassionate, body-centered approach that integrates Somatic Trauma Therapy and Art Psychotherapy to help you move beyond talk therapy and reconnect with yourself in a deeper way. My work is focused on helping you feel safe in your body, process emotions that feel stuck, and break free from patterns that no longer serve you.
During her training she has gained experience working with people with a wide range of psychological issues, including mood disorders, and anxiety disorders, panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, perfectionism, pain, insomnia, bereavement, low self-esteem, stress, emotional regulation, adjustment to life transitions, and relationship issues.
Annabelle strives to create a safe, non-judgmental environment, where she and her client can work together collaboratively to establish the client’s specific treatment goals. She approaches sessions with emotional attunement and empathy, which she considers to be very important for understanding the client’s journey. She uses evidenced-based therapies within the context of client-centered care. She is trained in delivering individual and group-based interventions in the following modalities, cognitive-behavioural therapy, CBT for insomnia, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy, and mindfulness.
During her training she has gained experience working with people with a wide range of psychological issues, including mood disorders, and anxiety disorders, panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, perfectionism, pain, insomnia, bereavement, low self-esteem, stress, emotional regulation, adjustment to life transitions, and relationship issues.
Annabelle strives to create a safe, non-judgmental environment, where she and her client can work together collaboratively to establish the client’s specific treatment goals. She approaches sessions with emotional attunement and empathy, which she considers to be very important for understanding the client’s journey. She uses evidenced-based therapies within the context of client-centered care. She is trained in delivering individual and group-based interventions in the following modalities, cognitive-behavioural therapy, CBT for insomnia, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy, and mindfulness.
He performs independent comprehensive psychological disability assessments and delivers clinical health psychology services to help patients cope with medical difficulties such as chronic pain, insomnia, cancer, cardiac, and other lifestyle diseases.
Since 2009, he provided psychological assessment and treatment at the Psychological Trauma Programme at the Centre for Addiction & Mental Health (CAMH). From 2007-2009, he completed a fellowship at the Cognitive & Behavioural Health Program at Baycrest Centre and, in 2006, his residency in Calgary including the Tom Baker Cancer Centre.
He performs independent comprehensive psychological disability assessments and delivers clinical health psychology services to help patients cope with medical difficulties such as chronic pain, insomnia, cancer, cardiac, and other lifestyle diseases.
Since 2009, he provided psychological assessment and treatment at the Psychological Trauma Programme at the Centre for Addiction & Mental Health (CAMH). From 2007-2009, he completed a fellowship at the Cognitive & Behavioural Health Program at Baycrest Centre and, in 2006, his residency in Calgary including the Tom Baker Cancer Centre.
Ms. Alisha Mann is a Registered Psychotherapist, with training in various therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Alisha has a Master of Arts in Psychology and is a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) through the College of Registered Psychotherapists in Ontario (CRPO). She utilizes an open, respectful, and mindful approach when working with individuals from all walks of life. She speaks English, Hindi, and Punjabi fluently.
Ms. Alisha Mann is a Registered Psychotherapist, with training in various therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Alisha has a Master of Arts in Psychology and is a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) through the College of Registered Psychotherapists in Ontario (CRPO). She utilizes an open, respectful, and mindful approach when working with individuals from all walks of life. She speaks English, Hindi, and Punjabi fluently.
Hello and welcome. If you're struggling with depression, anxiety or trauma, I can help. You may be looking for someone you can speak to that is supportive, trustworthy and nonjudgemental. Trauma and its residual effects can be scary when left alone to deal with it. I can help.
Hello and welcome. If you're struggling with depression, anxiety or trauma, I can help. You may be looking for someone you can speak to that is supportive, trustworthy and nonjudgemental. Trauma and its residual effects can be scary when left alone to deal with it. I can help.
Supporting South Asian Individuals & Couples Through Depression, Anxiety, Trauma & Life Transitions. My passion for mental health grew from seeing how limited and stigmatized emotional support can be in many communities, including my own South Asian background. This inspired me to create a space where therapy feels safe, relatable, and empowering. Sessions are available in English, Hindi, and Punjabi, allowing you to receive support in the language you feel most comfortable expressing yourself.
Supporting South Asian Individuals & Couples Through Depression, Anxiety, Trauma & Life Transitions. My passion for mental health grew from seeing how limited and stigmatized emotional support can be in many communities, including my own South Asian background. This inspired me to create a space where therapy feels safe, relatable, and empowering. Sessions are available in English, Hindi, and Punjabi, allowing you to receive support in the language you feel most comfortable expressing yourself.
Welcome! Are you seeking more creative approaches to therapy? I offer support through expressive arts therapy, talk therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches. Expressive arts therapy is a type of therapy where different art forms such as visual arts, movement, poetry, music, and drama are used. No artistic ability is required. Mindfulness includes the practice of maintaining awareness of the present moment without judgment.
Welcome! Are you seeking more creative approaches to therapy? I offer support through expressive arts therapy, talk therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches. Expressive arts therapy is a type of therapy where different art forms such as visual arts, movement, poetry, music, and drama are used. No artistic ability is required. Mindfulness includes the practice of maintaining awareness of the present moment without judgment.
I am a Registered Social Worker with over 16 years of experience. My approach is to work collaboratively with individuals, couples and families on challenging psychosocial and emotional issues. I have extensive experience with diverse populations in a variety of settings including: child welfare, social assistance, housing, health and community care, crisis, mental health and addictions, youth outreach and anger management groups. I currently provide counselling for: stress/coping, managing change/life transitions, interpersonal and work related issues, anxiety/depression, grief/bereavement, addiction/mental health, chronic/acute illnesses, dementia, long-term care planning, caregiver stress and fertility issues.
I am a Registered Social Worker with over 16 years of experience. My approach is to work collaboratively with individuals, couples and families on challenging psychosocial and emotional issues. I have extensive experience with diverse populations in a variety of settings including: child welfare, social assistance, housing, health and community care, crisis, mental health and addictions, youth outreach and anger management groups. I currently provide counselling for: stress/coping, managing change/life transitions, interpersonal and work related issues, anxiety/depression, grief/bereavement, addiction/mental health, chronic/acute illnesses, dementia, long-term care planning, caregiver stress and fertility issues.
Our mission at Exalted Mind & Wellness is to support individuals in providing psychological, emotional/mental care to heal and improve your life. The name Aliya, translates to "Exalted" "One who climbs upwards", a meaning that has played an important role throughout my journey. When one struggles with mental health concerns, they often feel down and not like themselves; nor may they view themselves in positive regards, our vision is to empower every individual through to "ascend forward" and strengthen their abilities to overcome their mental health challenges, and to start viewing themselves positively climbing upwards.
Our mission at Exalted Mind & Wellness is to support individuals in providing psychological, emotional/mental care to heal and improve your life. The name Aliya, translates to "Exalted" "One who climbs upwards", a meaning that has played an important role throughout my journey. When one struggles with mental health concerns, they often feel down and not like themselves; nor may they view themselves in positive regards, our vision is to empower every individual through to "ascend forward" and strengthen their abilities to overcome their mental health challenges, and to start viewing themselves positively climbing upwards.
You are doing everything for everyone. You carry the weight of expectations, torn between cultural obligations and your own desires. You say yes when you want to say no, manage family conflict in silence, and hold the unspoken wounds of intergenerational trauma. You long for balance and the freedom to honour yourself without guilt and build relationships that feel real, not just required. You’re ready to break free from perfectionism, set boundaries with confidence, and heal from the past in a way that still respects your roots. It’s time to step into your own power without losing the parts of yourself that matter most.
You are doing everything for everyone. You carry the weight of expectations, torn between cultural obligations and your own desires. You say yes when you want to say no, manage family conflict in silence, and hold the unspoken wounds of intergenerational trauma. You long for balance and the freedom to honour yourself without guilt and build relationships that feel real, not just required. You’re ready to break free from perfectionism, set boundaries with confidence, and heal from the past in a way that still respects your roots. It’s time to step into your own power without losing the parts of yourself that matter most.
Are you struggling to make changes in your life? Are you experiencing problems within your relationships? You may feel stuck, lost, sad, exhausted and burnt out. It is difficult to navigate life's many challenges if we are not taking care of ourselves in all areas of our life. This includes physically, emotionally, spiritually, mentally and financially.
Are you struggling to make changes in your life? Are you experiencing problems within your relationships? You may feel stuck, lost, sad, exhausted and burnt out. It is difficult to navigate life's many challenges if we are not taking care of ourselves in all areas of our life. This includes physically, emotionally, spiritually, mentally and financially.
When you want to find alternatives, bring improvement, clarity and transformation to your life, you want to do it sooner rather than later. CLEAR MIND offers short-term therapy, and if you work your program, fast results. I am well trained in treating trauma, grief, family turmoil, and other negative situations. With a BA in psychology, I was a Master Counsellor and Registered Psychotherapist, with the CPCA (with membership based on counselling competency), and now have full membership, without restrictions, with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario.
When you want to find alternatives, bring improvement, clarity and transformation to your life, you want to do it sooner rather than later. CLEAR MIND offers short-term therapy, and if you work your program, fast results. I am well trained in treating trauma, grief, family turmoil, and other negative situations. With a BA in psychology, I was a Master Counsellor and Registered Psychotherapist, with the CPCA (with membership based on counselling competency), and now have full membership, without restrictions, with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario.
Are you a young adult or man struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, or self-esteem challenges? Daily pressures from school, work, or life changes can feel overwhelming. I provide a compassionate, goal-focused space to explore practical strategies, manage mood and stress, and build confidence. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths, develop resilience, and take meaningful steps forward, helping you regain clarity, balance, and a sense of control in your life.
Are you a young adult or man struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, or self-esteem challenges? Daily pressures from school, work, or life changes can feel overwhelming. I provide a compassionate, goal-focused space to explore practical strategies, manage mood and stress, and build confidence. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths, develop resilience, and take meaningful steps forward, helping you regain clarity, balance, and a sense of control in your life.
You feel like you’re constantly performing, managing life's juggle while your own needs stay buried. You’re exhausted by the weight of anxiety, overwhelm, or past patterns that leave you feeling "stuck" in a life that doesn't quite feel like your own. Whether navigating the fog of grief or the noise of chronic stress, you are longing for a space where you can finally exhale. You don’t just want to "manage symptoms"; you want to feel grounded, reconnect with what truly "lights you up," and align your daily life with your authentic self. You are ready to stop carrying it all alone and move toward a life of genuine joy.
You feel like you’re constantly performing, managing life's juggle while your own needs stay buried. You’re exhausted by the weight of anxiety, overwhelm, or past patterns that leave you feeling "stuck" in a life that doesn't quite feel like your own. Whether navigating the fog of grief or the noise of chronic stress, you are longing for a space where you can finally exhale. You don’t just want to "manage symptoms"; you want to feel grounded, reconnect with what truly "lights you up," and align your daily life with your authentic self. You are ready to stop carrying it all alone and move toward a life of genuine joy.
As a parent seeking support, engaging in inner child healing, or addressing personal challenges, we’ll work together to release pain, uncover strengths, and develop tools that support your unique journey.
In my practice, I take a compassionate, trauma-informed approach grounded in relational psychotherapy and expressive arts therapy, with a commitment to anti-oppressive and culturally humble principles. I am dedicated to supporting individuals from marginalized communities, offering a collaborative, culturally sensitive space for growth.
As a parent seeking support, engaging in inner child healing, or addressing personal challenges, we’ll work together to release pain, uncover strengths, and develop tools that support your unique journey.
In my practice, I take a compassionate, trauma-informed approach grounded in relational psychotherapy and expressive arts therapy, with a commitment to anti-oppressive and culturally humble principles. I am dedicated to supporting individuals from marginalized communities, offering a collaborative, culturally sensitive space for growth.
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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.