Chronic Pain Therapists in Kingston, ON
Do you live with Chronic Pain?
I have a Master's in Social Work Degree with 31 years of experience working in healthcare and community. I have advanced training in Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) - an evidence-based, mind-body or somatic approach that offers techniques that help retrain the brain to accurately interpret and respond to signals from the body through a lens of safety.
Do you live with Chronic Pain?
I have a Master's in Social Work Degree with 31 years of experience working in healthcare and community. I have advanced training in Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) - an evidence-based, mind-body or somatic approach that offers techniques that help retrain the brain to accurately interpret and respond to signals from the body through a lens of safety.
Yellow Pebbles Counselling & Navigation
Occupational Therapist, BScOT, OT Reg , (Ont)
Verified Verified
Serves Area
If you or someone you care about is navigating the emotional impact and logistical challenges of health transitions, including but not limited to:
-life-altering health changes
-loss of functional skills
-loss of independence
-chronic illness
-transitions from hospital or facility to home
-transitions from home to hospital or facility, such as LTC
-transition to supportive living
-terminal illness
-end-of-life care
-death
I can help.
I have spent 30 yrs of my professional & my personal life, supporting people of all ages as they or the ones who care for and/or about, navigate challenging logistics of health transitions - both physical & emotional. I will bring every nuance of my learnings, lessons, experiences & expertise to creating a person centred counselling plan with and for you.
If you or someone you care about is navigating the emotional impact and logistical challenges of health transitions, including but not limited to:
-life-altering health changes
-loss of functional skills
-loss of independence
-chronic illness
-transitions from hospital or facility to home
-transitions from home to hospital or facility, such as LTC
-transition to supportive living
-terminal illness
-end-of-life care
-death
I can help.
I have spent 30 yrs of my professional & my personal life, supporting people of all ages as they or the ones who care for and/or about, navigate challenging logistics of health transitions - both physical & emotional. I will bring every nuance of my learnings, lessons, experiences & expertise to creating a person centred counselling plan with and for you.
We also offer physical rehabilitation at our clinic for clients who have chronic pain and other physical problems co-existing with emotional difficulties.
With over 6 years of experience in acute psychiatry in the hospitals in Ontario I have a had exposure to clients who suffer from various intensity emotional difficulties. I utilize Interpersonal Therapy, Social Rhythm Therapy, Mentalization Based Treatment, and CBT to help clients feel better and manage their emotional health.
We also offer physical rehabilitation at our clinic for clients who have chronic pain and other physical problems co-existing with emotional difficulties.
With over 6 years of experience in acute psychiatry in the hospitals in Ontario I have a had exposure to clients who suffer from various intensity emotional difficulties. I utilize Interpersonal Therapy, Social Rhythm Therapy, Mentalization Based Treatment, and CBT to help clients feel better and manage their emotional health.
Yasmin Goldie - Spear Counselling & Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RN
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Yasmin specializes in the use of EMDR for couples & individuals experiencing PTSD, chronic pain, and substance use or addiction issues.
Have you been having a difficult time communicating with your partner? Does it feel like you're stuck in the same endless cycle of misunderstandings? Has there been a major rupture in your marriage, such as infidelity, that feels impossible to move past?
Relationships take work, and Yasmin is here to support you every step of the way. Whether it's improving communication, deepening intimacy, or healing from relational trauma, Yasmin is here to help you grow closer & stronger, together.
Yasmin specializes in the use of EMDR for couples & individuals experiencing PTSD, chronic pain, and substance use or addiction issues.
Have you been having a difficult time communicating with your partner? Does it feel like you're stuck in the same endless cycle of misunderstandings? Has there been a major rupture in your marriage, such as infidelity, that feels impossible to move past?
Relationships take work, and Yasmin is here to support you every step of the way. Whether it's improving communication, deepening intimacy, or healing from relational trauma, Yasmin is here to help you grow closer & stronger, together.
Kendra Armstrong
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RN, BScN, CST-F
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kingston, ON K7P
I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, loss, life transitions, chronic illness, and end-of-life.
Sometimes life moves quickly, challenges arise, and life tests our strength. We move through the challenge, but we don't process, accept, and heal from the challenge. That is where healing begins.
I also work with couples looking to explore and navigate challenges in their relationship, and help improve their communication and connection with each other.
I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, loss, life transitions, chronic illness, and end-of-life.
Sometimes life moves quickly, challenges arise, and life tests our strength. We move through the challenge, but we don't process, accept, and heal from the challenge. That is where healing begins.
I also work with couples looking to explore and navigate challenges in their relationship, and help improve their communication and connection with each other.
J. Spape Psychological Services
Psychologist, MSc, CPsych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kingston, ON K7L
Growing team of clinicians with extensive experience supporting individuals who are struggling with stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, distress intolerance, relationship difficulties, emotional instability, self-harm, suicidal ideation, substance abuse, grief, or living with major mental illness.
I am a person-centered and integrative therapist whose main modalities are Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy with a psychodynamic flair. I also practice Cognitive Processing Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.
Growing team of clinicians with extensive experience supporting individuals who are struggling with stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, distress intolerance, relationship difficulties, emotional instability, self-harm, suicidal ideation, substance abuse, grief, or living with major mental illness.
I am a person-centered and integrative therapist whose main modalities are Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy with a psychodynamic flair. I also practice Cognitive Processing Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.
Ada Mullett
Psychologist, MA, CPsych
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kingston, ON K7K
Waitlist for new clients
My goal is to help people cope with unexpected problems, chronic pain, mental health concerns, grief, brain injury, academic stress, trauma, improving personal relationships, etc.
I have 13 years of clinical experience in Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology. I employ a multi-faceted collaborative approach to psychology. I work with you to come up with strategies to help make life a little easier. I provide individual therapy to people aged 18 to 65.
My goal is to help people cope with unexpected problems, chronic pain, mental health concerns, grief, brain injury, academic stress, trauma, improving personal relationships, etc.
I have 13 years of clinical experience in Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology. I employ a multi-faceted collaborative approach to psychology. I work with you to come up with strategies to help make life a little easier. I provide individual therapy to people aged 18 to 65.
Maybe the pain started slowly, or maybe it came on fast.
The thought of pain free sex feels so far away right now, but find yourself imagining how much easier life would be if it were possible. More than anything, you want relief from this pain. You want to stop worrying that you’ll be told “it’s all in your head” at your next medical appointment. We know your pain is real. And we're here to support you.
Maybe the pain started slowly, or maybe it came on fast.
The thought of pain free sex feels so far away right now, but find yourself imagining how much easier life would be if it were possible. More than anything, you want relief from this pain. You want to stop worrying that you’ll be told “it’s all in your head” at your next medical appointment. We know your pain is real. And we're here to support you.
Judeline Salomon Phd
Registered Nurse Psychotherapist, BN, MScN, PhD, RN
Verified Verified
Kingston, ON K7M
I will help young and mature adults navigate some of the most significant life challenges such as anxiety, burnout, chronic illness, chronic stress, depression, divorce, grief, loss, and other challenges associated with life, school, and the workplace that may affect your mental health.
I combine my knowledge of the body and the mind with over 30 + years of healthcare experience to help you achieve your mental health goals. I can help you with chronic pain, chronic fatigue and physical health issues that affect your mental health. I am also a Designated Capacity Assessor trained by the MAG of Ontario to assess mental capacity.
I will help young and mature adults navigate some of the most significant life challenges such as anxiety, burnout, chronic illness, chronic stress, depression, divorce, grief, loss, and other challenges associated with life, school, and the workplace that may affect your mental health.
I combine my knowledge of the body and the mind with over 30 + years of healthcare experience to help you achieve your mental health goals. I can help you with chronic pain, chronic fatigue and physical health issues that affect your mental health. I am also a Designated Capacity Assessor trained by the MAG of Ontario to assess mental capacity.
Ryan Dinsmore
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP, CCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kingston, ON K7L
I help adults who struggle with anxiety, trauma, interpersonal challenges, and low self-esteem and I also provide specialized clinical services to people with chronic pain, Functional Neurological Disorders (FND), and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
If you're prepared to make changes for yourself, we can team up to understand and challenge the unproductive patterns that contribute to your problems. I use evidence-based psychotherapy techniques to facilitate our work together in identifying, understanding, and changing harmful patterns that hold you back or may contribute to your physical symptoms.
I help adults who struggle with anxiety, trauma, interpersonal challenges, and low self-esteem and I also provide specialized clinical services to people with chronic pain, Functional Neurological Disorders (FND), and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
If you're prepared to make changes for yourself, we can team up to understand and challenge the unproductive patterns that contribute to your problems. I use evidence-based psychotherapy techniques to facilitate our work together in identifying, understanding, and changing harmful patterns that hold you back or may contribute to your physical symptoms.
Carolyn Anne Ritchie
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, DTATI, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kingston, ON K7L
Art therapy (if desired) can be a powerful addition to talk therapy, in helping people process their emotions in response to going through life changes and challenges such as grief, loss, illness, injury, relationship and family issues, academic and professional pressures, stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, sexuality and life transitions.
Clients may want to talk to process what they are going through in a difficult period of their lives. Creating art and/or meditating can help shine a light on emotions and act as a stepping stone to talking about feelings that were previously hidden or difficult to express. Art-making and meditation can also be tools to relax and reduce stress.
Art therapy (if desired) can be a powerful addition to talk therapy, in helping people process their emotions in response to going through life changes and challenges such as grief, loss, illness, injury, relationship and family issues, academic and professional pressures, stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, sexuality and life transitions.
Clients may want to talk to process what they are going through in a difficult period of their lives. Creating art and/or meditating can help shine a light on emotions and act as a stepping stone to talking about feelings that were previously hidden or difficult to express. Art-making and meditation can also be tools to relax and reduce stress.
Meet Our Chronic Pain Counsellors
Lesley Spada
Occupational Therapist, MScOT, OTReg, (Ont)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kingston, ON K7L
Waitlist for new clients
Has a persistent illness, pain or another medical condition impacted your life and you don't know how to cope?
My goal is to make a difference in my client's quality of life. My 19 years of training, experience, and passion lies in providing treatment to clients suffering from persistent pain or illness as well as concussions, depression, anxiety, cognitive impairment, and those adjusting to a significant life change.
Has a persistent illness, pain or another medical condition impacted your life and you don't know how to cope?
My goal is to make a difference in my client's quality of life. My 19 years of training, experience, and passion lies in providing treatment to clients suffering from persistent pain or illness as well as concussions, depression, anxiety, cognitive impairment, and those adjusting to a significant life change.
She helps individuals and families living with physical disabilities, chronic illness, and mental health disorders.
Amy has 18 years of experience providing counselling to individuals and families. She specializes in working with adults and seniors to assist with difficult life transitions, anxiety and grief. She has worked in community outreach and in several organizations across different cities and provinces. Amy worked as a Social Worker at one of Canada’s leading academic hospitals as well as with palliative/hospice patients and their families. In addition, she has spent most of her career working with those experiencing intimate partner violence and unhealthy relationships.
She helps individuals and families living with physical disabilities, chronic illness, and mental health disorders.
Amy has 18 years of experience providing counselling to individuals and families. She specializes in working with adults and seniors to assist with difficult life transitions, anxiety and grief. She has worked in community outreach and in several organizations across different cities and provinces. Amy worked as a Social Worker at one of Canada’s leading academic hospitals as well as with palliative/hospice patients and their families. In addition, she has spent most of her career working with those experiencing intimate partner violence and unhealthy relationships.
Ensemble Counselling (Services Bilingues)
Registered Social Worker, MA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kingston, ON K7L
Our team has years of experience and knowledge to help you with stress, anxiety disorders, OCD, depression, adult ADHD, post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD), grief and loss (infertility, illness, bereavement), couple counselling and various relationship issues as well as a multitude of life transitions.
We believe in education and training and accessible services. As a result, we often have interns that will offer reduced fees. We offer virtual and in-person sessions (in Kingston). We believe in quality mental health services and fully understand regional differences and the nuances of culture. We have advanced training in CBT, DBT, EFT & EMDR.
Our team has years of experience and knowledge to help you with stress, anxiety disorders, OCD, depression, adult ADHD, post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD), grief and loss (infertility, illness, bereavement), couple counselling and various relationship issues as well as a multitude of life transitions.
We believe in education and training and accessible services. As a result, we often have interns that will offer reduced fees. We offer virtual and in-person sessions (in Kingston). We believe in quality mental health services and fully understand regional differences and the nuances of culture. We have advanced training in CBT, DBT, EFT & EMDR.
Cathryn Greenwood
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP (Q)
Verified Verified
Kingston, ON K7L
Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, chronic pain, or OCD?
My therapeutic approach integrates insights from psychodynamic therapy, attachment theory, mindfulness, and somatic (body) therapy. I provide a genuine, judgement-free, and safe space for your to express yourself and for us to address your deepest concerns. I welcome neurodiverse individuals.
Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, chronic pain, or OCD?
My therapeutic approach integrates insights from psychodynamic therapy, attachment theory, mindfulness, and somatic (body) therapy. I provide a genuine, judgement-free, and safe space for your to express yourself and for us to address your deepest concerns. I welcome neurodiverse individuals.
At Healing Path Therapy—PTSD•Relationships•2SLGTBQ
Registered Psychotherapist, MC, RP, CCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kingston, ON K7K
Will I always be in pain?
We provide judgment-free emotional safety and healing for individuals, couples, and families specializing in abusive relationships, sexual issues, queer & marginalized support, cross-cultural relationships, grief, chronic pain, transgender & gender-expansive support, and therapy using ASL. Our guiding question is “Does this make sense for you and your life?"
Will I always be in pain?
We provide judgment-free emotional safety and healing for individuals, couples, and families specializing in abusive relationships, sexual issues, queer & marginalized support, cross-cultural relationships, grief, chronic pain, transgender & gender-expansive support, and therapy using ASL. Our guiding question is “Does this make sense for you and your life?"
Are you struggling with anxiety, stress, or depression from work/life burnout, chronic illness (e.g., addiction, cancer, pain), toxic relationships or intimate partner violence, traumatic pregnancy, labour and delivery or postpartum, autism spectrum disorder or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), identifying as two-spirited, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (2SLGBTQ+), or having symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from careers such as teaching, military, corrections, and healthcare?
You deserve to have a caring and empathetic therapist enabling recovery. I provide a safe and culturally sensitive space and have a holistic and evidence-based approach with lived-experience, 31 years of nursing experience, and education to help navigate you through your wellness journey. We will explore and work through where you are mentally "stuck".
Are you struggling with anxiety, stress, or depression from work/life burnout, chronic illness (e.g., addiction, cancer, pain), toxic relationships or intimate partner violence, traumatic pregnancy, labour and delivery or postpartum, autism spectrum disorder or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), identifying as two-spirited, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (2SLGBTQ+), or having symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from careers such as teaching, military, corrections, and healthcare?
You deserve to have a caring and empathetic therapist enabling recovery. I provide a safe and culturally sensitive space and have a holistic and evidence-based approach with lived-experience, 31 years of nursing experience, and education to help navigate you through your wellness journey. We will explore and work through where you are mentally "stuck".
Strength Counselling Services
Counsellor, MEd, RCC, CCC, RSW, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
We have combined our extensive professional experience with lessons learned from our own personal healing so we are capable of recognizing the depth of pain our clients experience.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We have combined our extensive professional experience with lessons learned from our own personal healing so we are capable of recognizing the depth of pain our clients experience.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
Psychodynamic "get unstuck" Therapy - Emily Tidman
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RPQ
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I work with challenges like stress, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, identity confusion, loss, addictions, physical illness, and family-of-origin issues.
My psychoanalytic approach is especially valuable when these problems are deeply ingrained and significantly interfere with your quality of life. For example, if you find yourself repeatedly entering unsatisfying relationships or living with a vague sense of anxiety and depression, psychoanalysis can help uncover and address the underlying causes.
I work with challenges like stress, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, identity confusion, loss, addictions, physical illness, and family-of-origin issues.
My psychoanalytic approach is especially valuable when these problems are deeply ingrained and significantly interfere with your quality of life. For example, if you find yourself repeatedly entering unsatisfying relationships or living with a vague sense of anxiety and depression, psychoanalysis can help uncover and address the underlying causes.
London Centre For Trauma Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MA , MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kingston, ON K7K
You want therapy that gets the nuance—someone who sees your pain and your magic.
I specialize in working with folks navigating BPD, ADHD, and the impact of childhood sexual trauma. My approach is creative, trauma-informed, and deeply compassionate. Together, we’ll build emotional regulation, explore identity and self-worth, and gently heal what’s been too heavy to carry alone—with curiosity, humour, and care.
You want therapy that gets the nuance—someone who sees your pain and your magic.
I specialize in working with folks navigating BPD, ADHD, and the impact of childhood sexual trauma. My approach is creative, trauma-informed, and deeply compassionate. Together, we’ll build emotional regulation, explore identity and self-worth, and gently heal what’s been too heavy to carry alone—with curiosity, humour, and care.
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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.