Chronic Pain Therapists in East York, ON
Andreea Brabete
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
As a researcher, I worked on different topics related to mental health such as substance use and addiction, chronic pain, intimate partner violence, immigrants' health and the influence of trauma, sex, and gender factors.
Life frequently confronts us with moments of overwhelming uncertainty, leaving us feeling stuck, anxious, and unsure about our next moves. The decision to embark on a therapeutic journey often arises from such encounters with life’s challenges. These challenges may manifest as obstacles in our daily lives or when interacting with people, and make us feel persistent anxiety or depression or perhaps just a vague sense of unease, the contemplation of something still taking form – a lingering, unarticulated question residing in our minds.
As a researcher, I worked on different topics related to mental health such as substance use and addiction, chronic pain, intimate partner violence, immigrants' health and the influence of trauma, sex, and gender factors.
Life frequently confronts us with moments of overwhelming uncertainty, leaving us feeling stuck, anxious, and unsure about our next moves. The decision to embark on a therapeutic journey often arises from such encounters with life’s challenges. These challenges may manifest as obstacles in our daily lives or when interacting with people, and make us feel persistent anxiety or depression or perhaps just a vague sense of unease, the contemplation of something still taking form – a lingering, unarticulated question residing in our minds.
I am a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional (PMH-C) and have additional training in Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) for perinatal mental illness.
I'm a Clinical Psychologist, mother, and yoga teacher with over 5 years of experience supporting clients struggling with anxiety, low mood and depression, body image concerns, and managing life transitions. I am passionate about my work and creating a comfortable, judgment-free space for you to explore your concerns and learn workable strategies for managing your distress with ease.
I am a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional (PMH-C) and have additional training in Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) for perinatal mental illness.
I'm a Clinical Psychologist, mother, and yoga teacher with over 5 years of experience supporting clients struggling with anxiety, low mood and depression, body image concerns, and managing life transitions. I am passionate about my work and creating a comfortable, judgment-free space for you to explore your concerns and learn workable strategies for managing your distress with ease.
Hi! I am a registered social worker and psychotherapist with Hope Leads Mental Health Care in Ontario. Throughout my clinical practice, I have had the privilege of working in women’s mental health, general psychiatry, and gerontology, helping individuals, couples and families navigate significant life transitions, trauma, racial trauma, microaggressions, grief, conflict, interpersonal relationships, and low self-esteem.
Hi! I am a registered social worker and psychotherapist with Hope Leads Mental Health Care in Ontario. Throughout my clinical practice, I have had the privilege of working in women’s mental health, general psychiatry, and gerontology, helping individuals, couples and families navigate significant life transitions, trauma, racial trauma, microaggressions, grief, conflict, interpersonal relationships, and low self-esteem.
Stress and anxiety are a daily part of many people's lives. After all, we live in a fast-paced culture where expectations, from ourselves and others, is ever-increasing. It is understandable to feel strained by your responsibilities, but are they weighing you down more than they are bringing you joy? Perhaps you want to make a life change but don't know how? Through counselling, also known as "talk therapy", I can help put you on the path to reaching your goals and taking control of your life.
Stress and anxiety are a daily part of many people's lives. After all, we live in a fast-paced culture where expectations, from ourselves and others, is ever-increasing. It is understandable to feel strained by your responsibilities, but are they weighing you down more than they are bringing you joy? Perhaps you want to make a life change but don't know how? Through counselling, also known as "talk therapy", I can help put you on the path to reaching your goals and taking control of your life.
Many things affect us deeply in our busy lives. Yet we find ourselves unable, unwilling, or reluctant to talk our issues through with family, friends or physician. Psychotherapy sessions with me by Zoom, are focused, strategic, and personalized to your needs. I have provided individual and family psychotherapy/counseling in Toronto for over twenty years. Book one session a series, or intermittently: yours to design. Everyone wants change, but how? I will listen to you. "and the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom” Anais Nin
Many things affect us deeply in our busy lives. Yet we find ourselves unable, unwilling, or reluctant to talk our issues through with family, friends or physician. Psychotherapy sessions with me by Zoom, are focused, strategic, and personalized to your needs. I have provided individual and family psychotherapy/counseling in Toronto for over twenty years. Book one session a series, or intermittently: yours to design. Everyone wants change, but how? I will listen to you. "and the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom” Anais Nin
Hello! I’m so glad you are here. Starting therapy is a big deal, and finding the right therapist is key. My name is Alessandra and I’m passionate about helping people who are navigating difficult life transitions. If you are felling stuck and overwhelmed about life, I would like to help. Thank you for reaching out and taking the first courageous step in your journey toward greater health.
Hello! I’m so glad you are here. Starting therapy is a big deal, and finding the right therapist is key. My name is Alessandra and I’m passionate about helping people who are navigating difficult life transitions. If you are felling stuck and overwhelmed about life, I would like to help. Thank you for reaching out and taking the first courageous step in your journey toward greater health.
Life can feel overwhelming at times. Uncertainty, unexpected challenges and self-doubt can weigh us down. Carrying such weight can cause us to experience fatigue, worry, sleepless nights, and unwanted behaviours, thoughts and emotions. Imagine what it would be like if some of that weight could be lifted. I offer compassionate care for people with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, grief and trauma. Based on an integrative mix of both person-centred and psychodynamic approaches, I endeavour to inspire compassionate self-understanding with an aim towards inner healing.
Life can feel overwhelming at times. Uncertainty, unexpected challenges and self-doubt can weigh us down. Carrying such weight can cause us to experience fatigue, worry, sleepless nights, and unwanted behaviours, thoughts and emotions. Imagine what it would be like if some of that weight could be lifted. I offer compassionate care for people with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, grief and trauma. Based on an integrative mix of both person-centred and psychodynamic approaches, I endeavour to inspire compassionate self-understanding with an aim towards inner healing.
You may be at a point in your life when you want to look at the barriers that are getting in your way or envision a different situation than you have now. Whether you are sorting through an overwhelming life event, or are wondering why you feel a certain way, I want to understand your experience and what is important to you. It is key that you feel supported to bring forward what you want to talk about so that together we can begin to make sense of what is going on for you.
You may be at a point in your life when you want to look at the barriers that are getting in your way or envision a different situation than you have now. Whether you are sorting through an overwhelming life event, or are wondering why you feel a certain way, I want to understand your experience and what is important to you. It is key that you feel supported to bring forward what you want to talk about so that together we can begin to make sense of what is going on for you.
Do you ever feel like you're carrying the weight of the world—whether it’s anxiety, relationship struggles, self-doubt, or major life transitions? Healing isn’t a straight path—it’s full of twists, setbacks, and growth. I aim to create a space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered. I am especially passionate about supporting individuals navigating postpartum challenges, self-esteem struggles, early childhood trauma, grief, and anxiety. I understand how isolating it can feel to grieve what you once envisioned, to question your worth or to carry the weight of past wounds.
Do you ever feel like you're carrying the weight of the world—whether it’s anxiety, relationship struggles, self-doubt, or major life transitions? Healing isn’t a straight path—it’s full of twists, setbacks, and growth. I aim to create a space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered. I am especially passionate about supporting individuals navigating postpartum challenges, self-esteem struggles, early childhood trauma, grief, and anxiety. I understand how isolating it can feel to grieve what you once envisioned, to question your worth or to carry the weight of past wounds.
Farah Bektashi
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, BSc, GIT Dip, OSRP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I offer a warm, relational space where you can land — just as you are. Together, we’ll explore what’s present, what hurts, what longs to be seen. I’m here to support you in meeting your challenges with honesty, care, and curiosity. Healing isn’t always easy, but you don’t have to go through it alone.
We’ll bring attention back to your body — to sensation, breath, feeling, and emotion — the places where truth lives. So often, we get caught in our heads and forget the wisdom that lives inside us. I’m here to help you remember.
You deserve to feel alive, connected, and at home in yourself!
I offer a warm, relational space where you can land — just as you are. Together, we’ll explore what’s present, what hurts, what longs to be seen. I’m here to support you in meeting your challenges with honesty, care, and curiosity. Healing isn’t always easy, but you don’t have to go through it alone.
We’ll bring attention back to your body — to sensation, breath, feeling, and emotion — the places where truth lives. So often, we get caught in our heads and forget the wisdom that lives inside us. I’m here to help you remember.
You deserve to feel alive, connected, and at home in yourself!
Yzobela (Isabella) Hyett Perinatal Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, PMH-C
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Online Only
Specializing in Pregnancy/Postpartum and Women's issues. You are not broken - you are dealing with stress, grief, or trauma, as well as family, relationships, and work. You're feeling overwhelmed - your big emotions or negative thoughts are running the show, and you're looking for ways to feel more centred and in control. Therapy provides a safe, compassionate space where we can tap into our own wisdom and learn how to show up in our lives as the people we want to be. I can help you make sense of how you got here, get clarity on the inner conflicts that are making you feel stuck, and find a clearer vision of your path to wellness.
Specializing in Pregnancy/Postpartum and Women's issues. You are not broken - you are dealing with stress, grief, or trauma, as well as family, relationships, and work. You're feeling overwhelmed - your big emotions or negative thoughts are running the show, and you're looking for ways to feel more centred and in control. Therapy provides a safe, compassionate space where we can tap into our own wisdom and learn how to show up in our lives as the people we want to be. I can help you make sense of how you got here, get clarity on the inner conflicts that are making you feel stuck, and find a clearer vision of your path to wellness.
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It's important that you acknowledge yourself for taking the step to find a therapist who can provide guidance. In my forty years of experience I've learned that a big part of the healing occurs as a result of the relationship between client and psychotherapist. When this relationship is grounded in safety and compassion, the relationship healing occurs. My working style is client centered and collaborative. It invites self-inquiry and body awareness leading to a deeper understanding of issues and their root causes.
It's important that you acknowledge yourself for taking the step to find a therapist who can provide guidance. In my forty years of experience I've learned that a big part of the healing occurs as a result of the relationship between client and psychotherapist. When this relationship is grounded in safety and compassion, the relationship healing occurs. My working style is client centered and collaborative. It invites self-inquiry and body awareness leading to a deeper understanding of issues and their root causes.
Andrea Sadler
Occupational Therapist, OT Reg, (ONT)
Verified Verified
East York, ON M4J
Not accepting new clients
I am a Psychotherapist/ Occupational Therapist, graduating from Queen's University in 1994. I have spent my career building an expertise in the field of Mental Health working in hospital, community and private practice settings. I have received additional training and certificates in treatment modalities such as Emotion Focused Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Narrative therapy, PGAP and have offered treatment both in individual and group settings.
I am a Psychotherapist/ Occupational Therapist, graduating from Queen's University in 1994. I have spent my career building an expertise in the field of Mental Health working in hospital, community and private practice settings. I have received additional training and certificates in treatment modalities such as Emotion Focused Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Narrative therapy, PGAP and have offered treatment both in individual and group settings.
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Antonia Villalba
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, CCC, HBA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Vaughan, ON L4L
I am also a certified life skills coach and group facilitator who has a special interest in sports performance and the treatment of pain.
I am the Founder and Clinical Director at Symphony Counselling Services. I have over 19 years of experience working in the Human Services sector and I am passionate about serving humanity. I have spent most of my life assisting individuals to heal from a variety of mental health challenges, trauma, and addictions. Working with children, youth, adults, and their families to regain strength, instil hope, and inspire therapeutic change so that they can live their best life has always been my motivation and drive.
I am also a certified life skills coach and group facilitator who has a special interest in sports performance and the treatment of pain.
I am the Founder and Clinical Director at Symphony Counselling Services. I have over 19 years of experience working in the Human Services sector and I am passionate about serving humanity. I have spent most of my life assisting individuals to heal from a variety of mental health challenges, trauma, and addictions. Working with children, youth, adults, and their families to regain strength, instil hope, and inspire therapeutic change so that they can live their best life has always been my motivation and drive.
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.
The anxiety or grief feels endless, whether from a loss that shattered your world, chronic pain or illness, health trauma, or the quiet burnout that’s slowly been draining you.
I provide a safe, compassionate space where you can truly express what you’re feeling—without judgment. Through our work together, we’ll explore the depths of anxiety, grief, and burnout, helping you process the emotions that have felt too heavy to carry alone. I use practical, therapeutic tools tailored to your unique experience, offering you ways to heal.
The anxiety or grief feels endless, whether from a loss that shattered your world, chronic pain or illness, health trauma, or the quiet burnout that’s slowly been draining you.
I provide a safe, compassionate space where you can truly express what you’re feeling—without judgment. Through our work together, we’ll explore the depths of anxiety, grief, and burnout, helping you process the emotions that have felt too heavy to carry alone. I use practical, therapeutic tools tailored to your unique experience, offering you ways to heal.
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.
I also specialize in chronic illness, chronic pain, injury recovery, caregiver burnout, and managing health-related anxiety.
I offer a flexible, collaborative approach, using methods from CBT, ACT, Gottman, and narrative therapy to help you manage challenges and achieve your goals. My work goes beyond symptom management, focusing on reconnecting with your values and strengths to foster self-discovery, emotional resilience, and the confidence to navigate life’s challenges.
I also specialize in chronic illness, chronic pain, injury recovery, caregiver burnout, and managing health-related anxiety.
I offer a flexible, collaborative approach, using methods from CBT, ACT, Gottman, and narrative therapy to help you manage challenges and achieve your goals. My work goes beyond symptom management, focusing on reconnecting with your values and strengths to foster self-discovery, emotional resilience, and the confidence to navigate life’s challenges.
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
Williams has been helping clients for over 30 years with a wide variety of problems such as anxiety, stress, worrying, depression, grief, panic attacks, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), social anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), chronic pain and more.
Susan has developed wisdom to assist others from working with all of the adults, teens, children and families she has helped in 30 years. She has deepened her own personal wisdom, resilience and compassion for others from her professional work, and also from her own life’s experiences, including chronic pain, and from her daily meditation practice.
Williams has been helping clients for over 30 years with a wide variety of problems such as anxiety, stress, worrying, depression, grief, panic attacks, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), social anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), chronic pain and more.
Susan has developed wisdom to assist others from working with all of the adults, teens, children and families she has helped in 30 years. She has deepened her own personal wisdom, resilience and compassion for others from her professional work, and also from her own life’s experiences, including chronic pain, and from her daily meditation practice.
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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.