Chronic Pain Therapists in Kitchener, ON
I fully recognize that everyone’s wellness journey is uniquely their own, shaped by various individual experiences and circumstantial factors. I skillfully combine effective therapeutic methods with compassionate, empathetic support to help you navigate and face life’s multiple challenges with confidence. Whether you are currently dealing with anxiety, depression, or relationship issues, or you are simply seeking personal growth, I am here to assist you throughout this transformative process. Begin your healing and transformation today—your significant journey starts now.
I fully recognize that everyone’s wellness journey is uniquely their own, shaped by various individual experiences and circumstantial factors. I skillfully combine effective therapeutic methods with compassionate, empathetic support to help you navigate and face life’s multiple challenges with confidence. Whether you are currently dealing with anxiety, depression, or relationship issues, or you are simply seeking personal growth, I am here to assist you throughout this transformative process. Begin your healing and transformation today—your significant journey starts now.
Utilizing hypnosis I also work with health-related issues such as chronic pain, chronic illness (e.g. cancer arthritis etc.), smoking cessation, habit elimination, weight-loss, and overall healing and wellness.
Are you stuck in a loop of anxiety, negative thinking, emotional turmoil and/or self sabotaging behaviours? Are you tired of suffering, and feeling overwhelmed, and powerless? Do you feel the need for a real solution but have been frustrated by limited or superficial approaches when you have tried therapy before? Through my experience in treating thousands of clients I’ve discovered what is most effective in solving problems and - just as importantly - how to help my clients understand themselves and the root of their problem. I empower them with effective tools and insights so they can also coach themselves as they move forward.
Utilizing hypnosis I also work with health-related issues such as chronic pain, chronic illness (e.g. cancer arthritis etc.), smoking cessation, habit elimination, weight-loss, and overall healing and wellness.
Are you stuck in a loop of anxiety, negative thinking, emotional turmoil and/or self sabotaging behaviours? Are you tired of suffering, and feeling overwhelmed, and powerless? Do you feel the need for a real solution but have been frustrated by limited or superficial approaches when you have tried therapy before? Through my experience in treating thousands of clients I’ve discovered what is most effective in solving problems and - just as importantly - how to help my clients understand themselves and the root of their problem. I empower them with effective tools and insights so they can also coach themselves as they move forward.
Have you reached a point in your life where you just can't seem to find that happy spark anymore? Do you feel unmotivated and not sure what to do about it? It's not unusual to feel like you are just existing day to day - whether at school, at work, with your partner, or even parenting your children.
Maybe you lost that happy spark when you were diagnosed with a chronic medical issue because now life feels so difficult as you adjust to your new reality. I know this journey well and can walk alongside you while we explore how to manage and cope with this change.
Have you reached a point in your life where you just can't seem to find that happy spark anymore? Do you feel unmotivated and not sure what to do about it? It's not unusual to feel like you are just existing day to day - whether at school, at work, with your partner, or even parenting your children.
Maybe you lost that happy spark when you were diagnosed with a chronic medical issue because now life feels so difficult as you adjust to your new reality. I know this journey well and can walk alongside you while we explore how to manage and cope with this change.
Throughout my professional experience as a clinician, I have had the privilege and honor to help thousands of people like yourself with a wide range of issues like depression, anxiety, BPD, addiction, grief, parenting, chronic illness.
Being anxious, sad, overwhelmed or having no hope can have a negative impact on your physical and mental health. Seeking help might not be easy; and opening up and revealing yourself in therapy can be intimidating. This is why most people who suffer mentally and emotionally, do not seek help, often being forced to cope in unhealthy ways to seek temporary relief. But you are here because you are seeking help, congratulations for taking your first step towards healing!
Throughout my professional experience as a clinician, I have had the privilege and honor to help thousands of people like yourself with a wide range of issues like depression, anxiety, BPD, addiction, grief, parenting, chronic illness.
Being anxious, sad, overwhelmed or having no hope can have a negative impact on your physical and mental health. Seeking help might not be easy; and opening up and revealing yourself in therapy can be intimidating. This is why most people who suffer mentally and emotionally, do not seek help, often being forced to cope in unhealthy ways to seek temporary relief. But you are here because you are seeking help, congratulations for taking your first step towards healing!
I support adults and couples navigating anxiety, relationship stress, chronic illness, pain, grief, parenting stress, and impacts of cultural or generational trauma.
Welcome! My name is Irfa, and I’m happy to support you on your journey. I completed my Master’s in Counselling Psychology at the University of Toronto and I support individuals and couples to find clarity, heal from painful experiences, and create the kind of life and relationships that feel authentic and fulfilling. As a BIPOC therapist, my approach is client-centered, trauma-informed, and rooted respect for your story. I integrate modalities such as EMDR, CBT, DBT, EFT, and more to create a unique plan for you. I see clients in-person in Kitchener-Waterloo or online throughout Ontario.
I support adults and couples navigating anxiety, relationship stress, chronic illness, pain, grief, parenting stress, and impacts of cultural or generational trauma.
Welcome! My name is Irfa, and I’m happy to support you on your journey. I completed my Master’s in Counselling Psychology at the University of Toronto and I support individuals and couples to find clarity, heal from painful experiences, and create the kind of life and relationships that feel authentic and fulfilling. As a BIPOC therapist, my approach is client-centered, trauma-informed, and rooted respect for your story. I integrate modalities such as EMDR, CBT, DBT, EFT, and more to create a unique plan for you. I see clients in-person in Kitchener-Waterloo or online throughout Ontario.
I also offer an intervention called Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP) and I am trained in Level 1, 2 & 3 Brainspotting which helps people access, process, and overcome trauma, negative emotions, and pain.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do your thoughts keep racing from one thing to another? Do you find you are excellent at taking care of everyone else but keep neglecting yourself? I would like to help. I am passionate about helping people to move past the "shoulds" and move towards creating the kind of life they want to live. Most of the time when we are distressed we are worrying either too much about the past or the future, or are overly preoccupied by what we imagine other people are thinking about us.
I also offer an intervention called Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP) and I am trained in Level 1, 2 & 3 Brainspotting which helps people access, process, and overcome trauma, negative emotions, and pain.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do your thoughts keep racing from one thing to another? Do you find you are excellent at taking care of everyone else but keep neglecting yourself? I would like to help. I am passionate about helping people to move past the "shoulds" and move towards creating the kind of life they want to live. Most of the time when we are distressed we are worrying either too much about the past or the future, or are overly preoccupied by what we imagine other people are thinking about us.
Shalyn Dussiaume-Good is a Registered Psychotherapist and is currently working with a wide variety of clients with varying life issues. Her therapy models include using CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) and DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy).
Shalyn Dussiaume-Good is a Registered Psychotherapist and is currently working with a wide variety of clients with varying life issues. Her therapy models include using CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) and DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy).
Are you struggling with finding enjoyment in life, experiencing mental or physical illness, grief, and loss, stress in your job, relationships or as a caregiver or parent?
My specialized training is CBT, DBT, ACT, ERP. I have expertise in Mood Disorders, OCD, sleep, Eating Disorders, BPD, trauma, stress, emotion regulation and compassion fatigue. I provide grief therapy for pet owners, work with First Responders, Veterinary, Healthcare, Legal Professionals. I consult immigrants on settlement, transition and cultural awareness
Are you struggling with finding enjoyment in life, experiencing mental or physical illness, grief, and loss, stress in your job, relationships or as a caregiver or parent?
My specialized training is CBT, DBT, ACT, ERP. I have expertise in Mood Disorders, OCD, sleep, Eating Disorders, BPD, trauma, stress, emotion regulation and compassion fatigue. I provide grief therapy for pet owners, work with First Responders, Veterinary, Healthcare, Legal Professionals. I consult immigrants on settlement, transition and cultural awareness
My name is Amy, and I’m grateful you are here. My approach to therapy is rooted in warmth and compassion, creating a non-judgmental space for you to embrace your authentic self. Together, we can explore the darkness that may dim your light, and I’ll walk alongside you on your journey of self-understanding, growth, and healing.
My name is Amy, and I’m grateful you are here. My approach to therapy is rooted in warmth and compassion, creating a non-judgmental space for you to embrace your authentic self. Together, we can explore the darkness that may dim your light, and I’ll walk alongside you on your journey of self-understanding, growth, and healing.
Welcome! Life can be overwhelming at times, but you don't have to face things alone. Seeking out therapy is a brave first step on your healing journey. Whether you're facing anxiety, stressful life transitions, self-doubt, relationship challenges or you're just feeling stuck, I offer a supportive, non-judgemental space where we can explore what you are going through- at your own pace. Therapy should be a space where both of us bring together our knowledge and individual skills to create an individualized treatment plan that works best for you.
Welcome! Life can be overwhelming at times, but you don't have to face things alone. Seeking out therapy is a brave first step on your healing journey. Whether you're facing anxiety, stressful life transitions, self-doubt, relationship challenges or you're just feeling stuck, I offer a supportive, non-judgemental space where we can explore what you are going through- at your own pace. Therapy should be a space where both of us bring together our knowledge and individual skills to create an individualized treatment plan that works best for you.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or unsure of how to move forward. Maybe you’re navigating anxiety, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or the lingering impact of past experiences. You may find yourself constantly caring for others while putting your own needs last. You want clarity, relief, and a sense of being grounded, but it’s hard to get there on your own. You're looking for a space where you can be real, unpack what’s going on, and start to feel like yourself again.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or unsure of how to move forward. Maybe you’re navigating anxiety, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or the lingering impact of past experiences. You may find yourself constantly caring for others while putting your own needs last. You want clarity, relief, and a sense of being grounded, but it’s hard to get there on your own. You're looking for a space where you can be real, unpack what’s going on, and start to feel like yourself again.
NIHB provider. Each and every person that has crossed my path has their own unique life journey, and so needs a unique approach to building tools to move through them. My neuro, gender inclusive therapeutic approach is to gain understanding of who you are and your concerns, and work together to explore tools and solutions unique to you. My focus is on creating space where folx can build their skills in an open and judgment-free environment, where you know you best and I'm here to offer support and guidance. I have extensive experience working with 2SLGBTQ+ youth and adults, and with ENM and polyamory communities.
NIHB provider. Each and every person that has crossed my path has their own unique life journey, and so needs a unique approach to building tools to move through them. My neuro, gender inclusive therapeutic approach is to gain understanding of who you are and your concerns, and work together to explore tools and solutions unique to you. My focus is on creating space where folx can build their skills in an open and judgment-free environment, where you know you best and I'm here to offer support and guidance. I have extensive experience working with 2SLGBTQ+ youth and adults, and with ENM and polyamory communities.
Throughout our lives we face many challenges; at times these can exceed our ability to problem solve and cope, even with the assistance of family and friends. At these times the professional assistance of a psychologist can be immensely helpful. I am a licensed psychologist with over 25 years of experience. I am qualified to assess, diagnose and treat any mental health disorder. I am also a health/rehabilitation psychologist, helping clients address the stress and depression associated with either chronic/acute illnesses, infertility and medical treatment. For complete information on my practice please go to www.drannemchugh.com
Throughout our lives we face many challenges; at times these can exceed our ability to problem solve and cope, even with the assistance of family and friends. At these times the professional assistance of a psychologist can be immensely helpful. I am a licensed psychologist with over 25 years of experience. I am qualified to assess, diagnose and treat any mental health disorder. I am also a health/rehabilitation psychologist, helping clients address the stress and depression associated with either chronic/acute illnesses, infertility and medical treatment. For complete information on my practice please go to www.drannemchugh.com
Operating for 16+ years, Street Therapy is a group practice, providing mental health services for clients across the lifespan. Our clinicians come from diverse academic, religious, spiritual, and cultural backgrounds, practicing within neurodiversity and anti-oppressive frameworks. We strive to provide a safe space for clinicians and clients alike to explore and engage in collaborative, and respectful, psychotherapeutic relationships. Bernadette Street, clinical supervisor and director of Street Therapy, has over 15 years of experience working with children, youth and adults. Her expertise informs the work of our team.
Operating for 16+ years, Street Therapy is a group practice, providing mental health services for clients across the lifespan. Our clinicians come from diverse academic, religious, spiritual, and cultural backgrounds, practicing within neurodiversity and anti-oppressive frameworks. We strive to provide a safe space for clinicians and clients alike to explore and engage in collaborative, and respectful, psychotherapeutic relationships. Bernadette Street, clinical supervisor and director of Street Therapy, has over 15 years of experience working with children, youth and adults. Her expertise informs the work of our team.
I want to invite you to consider that the reason you are here searching, goes beyond the pain, the struggles and the suffering.
I teach my client's how to tune in to themselves on a deep level. I will support you in identifying and shifting the thoughts, beliefs, emotions and traumas that are being held within you. Wherever you are on your path, together we can find the way forward.
I want to invite you to consider that the reason you are here searching, goes beyond the pain, the struggles and the suffering.
I teach my client's how to tune in to themselves on a deep level. I will support you in identifying and shifting the thoughts, beliefs, emotions and traumas that are being held within you. Wherever you are on your path, together we can find the way forward.
Bonnie Taylor Counselling & Consulting Services
Registered Social Worker, MSW , RSW
Kitchener, ON N2H
Currently accepting new referrals for In-Person sessions only for individuals (16+) couples & families who experience anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship issues, occupational stress, school stress, life transitions, compassion fatigue, neurodiversity, disabilities/ chronic pain/ illness.
Are you looking to find balance, healing and growth as you navigate life's challenges and changes? Bonnie offers a compassionate approach with expertise and personalized care. Individual Psychotherapy: Explore and develop strategies to address areas such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship breakdown, in a supportive and confidential environment. Family and Couples Therapy: Rebuild trust, improve communication and strengthen connections in your relationships. Consulting Services: Empower your organization or community with tailored mental health training and support.
Currently accepting new referrals for In-Person sessions only for individuals (16+) couples & families who experience anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship issues, occupational stress, school stress, life transitions, compassion fatigue, neurodiversity, disabilities/ chronic pain/ illness.
Are you looking to find balance, healing and growth as you navigate life's challenges and changes? Bonnie offers a compassionate approach with expertise and personalized care. Individual Psychotherapy: Explore and develop strategies to address areas such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship breakdown, in a supportive and confidential environment. Family and Couples Therapy: Rebuild trust, improve communication and strengthen connections in your relationships. Consulting Services: Empower your organization or community with tailored mental health training and support.
Hi, my name is Hannah. I use she/her and they/them pronouns. I believe every client is different and deserves their own unique therapy experience. Before we begin our work together, we will create a collaborative treatment plan, informed by your goals for therapy. My approach is gentle, with a hint of compassionate confrontation. I embrace an anti-oppressive framework, with intentional attunement to the intersections of your identity (e.g. gender, race, age, sexual orientation, etc.). Knowing how difficult therapy can be, I also try to bring humour into my sessions as much as possible.
Hi, my name is Hannah. I use she/her and they/them pronouns. I believe every client is different and deserves their own unique therapy experience. Before we begin our work together, we will create a collaborative treatment plan, informed by your goals for therapy. My approach is gentle, with a hint of compassionate confrontation. I embrace an anti-oppressive framework, with intentional attunement to the intersections of your identity (e.g. gender, race, age, sexual orientation, etc.). Knowing how difficult therapy can be, I also try to bring humour into my sessions as much as possible.
I believe that healing is possible for everyone. I meet you with compassion and understanding, so that we can explore your emotions and experiences in a safe space. Whether you are struggling with relationship issues, anxiety, an eating disorder, infertility, depression, or other challenges, it would be a privilege to walk alongside you in your healing journey.
My hope is that you will find therapy to be a compassionate and non-judgmental space where you can explore your emotions and experiences, develop coping strategies, and work towards healing.
I believe that healing is possible for everyone. I meet you with compassion and understanding, so that we can explore your emotions and experiences in a safe space. Whether you are struggling with relationship issues, anxiety, an eating disorder, infertility, depression, or other challenges, it would be a privilege to walk alongside you in your healing journey.
My hope is that you will find therapy to be a compassionate and non-judgmental space where you can explore your emotions and experiences, develop coping strategies, and work towards healing.
Livia Djurdjevic Counselling and Psychotherapy
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
1 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2H
I provide individual therapy services for adults and youth, aged 16+. The people I serve are often struggling with low mood and/or anxiety, and thought processes that may be overly negative, rigid, or limiting. Clients who access my services are typically seeking support to better manage their day-to-day roles, responsibilities and close relationships. Stress, overwhelm, anger, sadness and feelings of disconnection from self and the world are common experiences my clients might be dealing with. And sometimes, folks are simply looking for an objective listener - you do not need to be in extreme distress for therapy to be beneficial.
I provide individual therapy services for adults and youth, aged 16+. The people I serve are often struggling with low mood and/or anxiety, and thought processes that may be overly negative, rigid, or limiting. Clients who access my services are typically seeking support to better manage their day-to-day roles, responsibilities and close relationships. Stress, overwhelm, anger, sadness and feelings of disconnection from self and the world are common experiences my clients might be dealing with. And sometimes, folks are simply looking for an objective listener - you do not need to be in extreme distress for therapy to be beneficial.
Do you often wonder if other people struggle with the challenges you are facing? Do you feel alone in your thoughts? My name is Leanne Wiese and as a former National-level and collegiate athlete, I can relate. Together, we can work through whatever it is that you feel is on your heart or mind that may be holding you back or weighing you down so you can train and compete feeling lighter, happier, fulfilled, and focused. We will approach your concerns holistically, considering the interplay of biological, psychological, and socio-environmental factors that create your unique circumstances and shape how you respond.
Do you often wonder if other people struggle with the challenges you are facing? Do you feel alone in your thoughts? My name is Leanne Wiese and as a former National-level and collegiate athlete, I can relate. Together, we can work through whatever it is that you feel is on your heart or mind that may be holding you back or weighing you down so you can train and compete feeling lighter, happier, fulfilled, and focused. We will approach your concerns holistically, considering the interplay of biological, psychological, and socio-environmental factors that create your unique circumstances and shape how you respond.
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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.