Chronic Pain Therapists in Kitchener, ON

Victoria Ciftci @ Kaleidoscope Counselling Co. 🌈
Registered Social Worker, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Hey, I'm Vic, and I'm happy you stumbled across my profile! I'm a queer identified therapist who loves working with folks who want to improve their self-esteem, learn to love the body their in, manage binge eating, and heal from trauma, among other struggles. I'm a warm and compassionate therapist dedicated to helping you heal through self-compassion and trauma processing. My approach is rooted in my extensive work in social services, continuous learning, and my own lived experiences. I'm committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental space where we can explore your unique challenges and strengths together.
Hey, I'm Vic, and I'm happy you stumbled across my profile! I'm a queer identified therapist who loves working with folks who want to improve their self-esteem, learn to love the body their in, manage binge eating, and heal from trauma, among other struggles. I'm a warm and compassionate therapist dedicated to helping you heal through self-compassion and trauma processing. My approach is rooted in my extensive work in social services, continuous learning, and my own lived experiences. I'm committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental space where we can explore your unique challenges and strengths together.

Susan Darlene Merli
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Susan Merli, MACP, RP(Q), PCC, CEBS
Verified Verified
Online Only
If you're looking for a psychotherapist who listens deeply, creates a nurturing space for acceptance and curiosity to flourish and a safe harbour where empathy and compassion thrive, please consider Authentika Psychotherapy. I'll work with you to co-create solutions that are practical, attainable, and realistic. I see clients for many reasons. Some want to set clear and healthy boundaries while others are looking to better communicate needs and have healthier relationships. Many want to reduce stress and anxiety and move beyond trauma experiences. Whatever the reason, I'm here to help you with your mental health goals.
If you're looking for a psychotherapist who listens deeply, creates a nurturing space for acceptance and curiosity to flourish and a safe harbour where empathy and compassion thrive, please consider Authentika Psychotherapy. I'll work with you to co-create solutions that are practical, attainable, and realistic. I see clients for many reasons. Some want to set clear and healthy boundaries while others are looking to better communicate needs and have healthier relationships. Many want to reduce stress and anxiety and move beyond trauma experiences. Whatever the reason, I'm here to help you with your mental health goals.

Valerie Krick
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP-Q, DSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Do you feel burdened by societal pressures and the demands of everyday life? Do you feel powerless, lost, overwhelmed, and disconnected? Are you ready for a change? Are you ready to prioritize yourself while strengthening your relationships and interactions with family, friends, and co-workers? The relationships we have with ourselves, others, and the world are complex and multi-layered. Often our issues get tangled up within these complexities. You do not have to unravel these complexities alone. Together, through a strength-based approach, we can disentangle the presenting issues and create a plan with concrete solutions.
Do you feel burdened by societal pressures and the demands of everyday life? Do you feel powerless, lost, overwhelmed, and disconnected? Are you ready for a change? Are you ready to prioritize yourself while strengthening your relationships and interactions with family, friends, and co-workers? The relationships we have with ourselves, others, and the world are complex and multi-layered. Often our issues get tangled up within these complexities. You do not have to unravel these complexities alone. Together, through a strength-based approach, we can disentangle the presenting issues and create a plan with concrete solutions.

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. We all get stuck in a spot of feeling undervalued and overwhelmed and this is more common now than ever before.
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. We all get stuck in a spot of feeling undervalued and overwhelmed and this is more common now than ever before.

Jenny Lehmann
Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist, BA, BSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
If you are reading this, you have already taken the most challenging step on your path to healing and growth, and that’s reaching out for support. It can be incredibly overwhelming starting to focus on your mental health and wanting to make changes but not knowing where to begin, this is where I come in. My commitment is to create a safe and supportive environment for all individuals and one that emphasizes growth and development in a non-judgemental manner to help support clients’ goals and ultimately living happy and meaningful lives.
If you are reading this, you have already taken the most challenging step on your path to healing and growth, and that’s reaching out for support. It can be incredibly overwhelming starting to focus on your mental health and wanting to make changes but not knowing where to begin, this is where I come in. My commitment is to create a safe and supportive environment for all individuals and one that emphasizes growth and development in a non-judgemental manner to help support clients’ goals and ultimately living happy and meaningful lives.

Dr. Van Blyderveen provides services for children, youth, adults, couples and families. Her therapeutic approach includes the use of Emotion Focused Therapy for individuals, couples and families, Executive Functioning Skills Coaching for ADHD, and the use of Cognitive Processing Therapy for posttraumatic stress. Dr. Van Blyderveen also conducts psychoeducational assessments and adult ADHD assessments.
Dr. Van Blyderveen provides services for children, youth, adults, couples and families. Her therapeutic approach includes the use of Emotion Focused Therapy for individuals, couples and families, Executive Functioning Skills Coaching for ADHD, and the use of Cognitive Processing Therapy for posttraumatic stress. Dr. Van Blyderveen also conducts psychoeducational assessments and adult ADHD assessments.

Are you looking to reduce your anxiety, boost your mood, and enhance your relationships? Are you navigating a new physical diagnosis and struggling to make sense of it all?
In individual or couples therapy, I’m here to support you in finding clarity, building resilience, and strengthening the connections that matter most - so you can move toward healing and growth.
My approach is client-centred, recognizing that you are the expert of your own life. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship to foster growth, self-discovery, and lasting change.
Are you looking to reduce your anxiety, boost your mood, and enhance your relationships? Are you navigating a new physical diagnosis and struggling to make sense of it all?
In individual or couples therapy, I’m here to support you in finding clarity, building resilience, and strengthening the connections that matter most - so you can move toward healing and growth.
My approach is client-centred, recognizing that you are the expert of your own life. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship to foster growth, self-discovery, and lasting change.

Sherry Maxwell & Associates
Registered Psychotherapist, MTS, RP, OAMHP
Verified Verified
Serves Area
As psychotherapists and counsellors, Sherry and her Associates specialize in supporting their clients as they struggle with issues and move toward personal development and life enrichment. They use a variety of approaches tailored to individual needs that allow clients to tackle obstacles, address concerns, and gain the control they desire in their lives.
As psychotherapists and counsellors, Sherry and her Associates specialize in supporting their clients as they struggle with issues and move toward personal development and life enrichment. They use a variety of approaches tailored to individual needs that allow clients to tackle obstacles, address concerns, and gain the control they desire in their lives.

Alexandria Testani
Registered Social Worker, BA, RSW, MSW, RSSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you put your needs at the bottom of the to-do list? Do you wonder if life should feel somehow better? Happier? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers, and their lives. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. I believe it shouldn’t be so hard to live a better life.
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you put your needs at the bottom of the to-do list? Do you wonder if life should feel somehow better? Happier? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers, and their lives. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. I believe it shouldn’t be so hard to live a better life.

I have been working in the area of psychology for numerous years helping clients reach therapeutic goals and maximizing their potential. I currently work with individuals in the area of sex therapy with an interest in increasing sexual satisfaction, anxiety, communication skills, relationship difficulties, depression, self esteem issues, disordered eating, and post traumatic stress. In addition, I assess and diagnosis mental health disorders for the purposes of informing treatment and insurance purposes.
I have been working in the area of psychology for numerous years helping clients reach therapeutic goals and maximizing their potential. I currently work with individuals in the area of sex therapy with an interest in increasing sexual satisfaction, anxiety, communication skills, relationship difficulties, depression, self esteem issues, disordered eating, and post traumatic stress. In addition, I assess and diagnosis mental health disorders for the purposes of informing treatment and insurance purposes.

Are you wanting to become the best version of yourself? We all have lived experiences that impact how we see ourselves and the world around us. Once we become aware of this story, we can choose how to move forward with the rest of our lives. Whether you are a young adult, a parent with young kids or someone more advanced in age, you deserve to be supported with empathy and compassion. Many of us wrestle with our identity during big life events, making it hard to move on and even harder to look in the mirror. We don't have to continue listening to the loop constantly playing in our minds. We can make space to feel and move forward.
Are you wanting to become the best version of yourself? We all have lived experiences that impact how we see ourselves and the world around us. Once we become aware of this story, we can choose how to move forward with the rest of our lives. Whether you are a young adult, a parent with young kids or someone more advanced in age, you deserve to be supported with empathy and compassion. Many of us wrestle with our identity during big life events, making it hard to move on and even harder to look in the mirror. We don't have to continue listening to the loop constantly playing in our minds. We can make space to feel and move forward.
Meet Our Chronic Pain Counsellors

A safe and accepting environment is key to growth and change. Effective therapy allows people of all ages to rise to challenge by accomplishing goals. I am a registered therapist who provides confidential counselling to children, teens, adults and families in the K-W area. I am privledged to work with people through their most challenging times. My clients voice that they know I am geniune and sincere. I have specialized training and experience in working with people coping with family conflict, parenting, low self esteem, bullying, abuse, grief and loss, anger management, stress management, trauma, anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder.
A safe and accepting environment is key to growth and change. Effective therapy allows people of all ages to rise to challenge by accomplishing goals. I am a registered therapist who provides confidential counselling to children, teens, adults and families in the K-W area. I am privledged to work with people through their most challenging times. My clients voice that they know I am geniune and sincere. I have specialized training and experience in working with people coping with family conflict, parenting, low self esteem, bullying, abuse, grief and loss, anger management, stress management, trauma, anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder.

With over 20 years of experience working with adolescents, adults, parents and families, I focus on providing compassionate support built with connection, celebrating courage, and cultivating self compassion. I provide support to those struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief & loss, learning and/or school issues, parenting, or the challenges of everyday life. I have special certifications in trauma, addictions and functional nutrition. Please click on my website for more information about me, my practice and how to book online.
With over 20 years of experience working with adolescents, adults, parents and families, I focus on providing compassionate support built with connection, celebrating courage, and cultivating self compassion. I provide support to those struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief & loss, learning and/or school issues, parenting, or the challenges of everyday life. I have special certifications in trauma, addictions and functional nutrition. Please click on my website for more information about me, my practice and how to book online.

Do you feel stuck, do you feel overwhelmed are you looking for a new direction away from where you currently are? I've been there, stuck and lost and I use my background, as well as my education to assist people every day to find a new direction for their life. I have been forced to recreate myself and I can help you to create a new pathway that meets your goals. During my time as a therapist I have devised a unique supplement to counselling which is called Echo Cognitive Supplemental Therapy or ECST. These audio recordings are personalized and reaffirms the goals we discuss during your counselling sessions.
Do you feel stuck, do you feel overwhelmed are you looking for a new direction away from where you currently are? I've been there, stuck and lost and I use my background, as well as my education to assist people every day to find a new direction for their life. I have been forced to recreate myself and I can help you to create a new pathway that meets your goals. During my time as a therapist I have devised a unique supplement to counselling which is called Echo Cognitive Supplemental Therapy or ECST. These audio recordings are personalized and reaffirms the goals we discuss during your counselling sessions.

Are you white-knuckling your way through your life? If you are struggling with your mental health, getting access to proper treatment and haven't found a solution, I am here to help. Regardless of your diagnosis, I can offer support with psychotherapy, biofeedback, mind-body strategies, botanicals/nutraceuticals and medication prescriptions. Reach out and you will be happy you did.
Are you white-knuckling your way through your life? If you are struggling with your mental health, getting access to proper treatment and haven't found a solution, I am here to help. Regardless of your diagnosis, I can offer support with psychotherapy, biofeedback, mind-body strategies, botanicals/nutraceuticals and medication prescriptions. Reach out and you will be happy you did.

I am passionate about working with LGBTQ+ people, people of colour, and youth ages 12-19. I work with those who may struggle with anxiety, life transitions, grief, those seeking culturally sensitive and aware therapy, and those looking to improve on their self esteem. I work with families and couples of all shapes and sizes. I work from a place of compassion, care, and humour where therapy can become a space to play around with ideas and curiosities.
I am passionate about working with LGBTQ+ people, people of colour, and youth ages 12-19. I work with those who may struggle with anxiety, life transitions, grief, those seeking culturally sensitive and aware therapy, and those looking to improve on their self esteem. I work with families and couples of all shapes and sizes. I work from a place of compassion, care, and humour where therapy can become a space to play around with ideas and curiosities.

I am an ADHD/Autism specialized Psychotherapist/Coach as well as an Asst. Adj. Clinical Psych & Neuroscience Professor. Myself and the other practitioners at The ADHD & Spectrum Centre offer in-person services in Guelph/Ottawa and virtual services across Canada and internationally. I love working with families, individuals, and couples seeking to understand ADHD & ASD in their lives, and working to master everything from organization to impulse control. My own diagnoses of Autism & ADHD help me fight for my clients every day and have equipped me with a diverse set of strategies in my toolkit that are personalized for each client.
I am an ADHD/Autism specialized Psychotherapist/Coach as well as an Asst. Adj. Clinical Psych & Neuroscience Professor. Myself and the other practitioners at The ADHD & Spectrum Centre offer in-person services in Guelph/Ottawa and virtual services across Canada and internationally. I love working with families, individuals, and couples seeking to understand ADHD & ASD in their lives, and working to master everything from organization to impulse control. My own diagnoses of Autism & ADHD help me fight for my clients every day and have equipped me with a diverse set of strategies in my toolkit that are personalized for each client.

I have been working with people suffering from BPD and difficulties regulating emotions in clinical settings and private practice for over a decade now. I have also worked extensively with poly-substance and behavioural addictions, clients from diverse cultural backgrounds, age, and socioeconomic status, complex PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQ, and Sex Addiction. I have worked closely with Veterans, struggling with decades of combat trauma, victims of human trafficking, loss and grief. I have acquired this experience not only in individual and group setting, but also working with couples in outpatient and inpatient setting.
I have been working with people suffering from BPD and difficulties regulating emotions in clinical settings and private practice for over a decade now. I have also worked extensively with poly-substance and behavioural addictions, clients from diverse cultural backgrounds, age, and socioeconomic status, complex PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQ, and Sex Addiction. I have worked closely with Veterans, struggling with decades of combat trauma, victims of human trafficking, loss and grief. I have acquired this experience not only in individual and group setting, but also working with couples in outpatient and inpatient setting.

Accepting new clients - Are you tired of looking for a solution? Has it been hard to see meaningful change in your life? You have considered the idea of using counselling before, but life got in the way and… you didn’t? It's not just you! All the hectic demands of life makes it challenging to prioritize our wellbeing. If you have been feeling lost and stuck in the same old unhelpful patterns, then please reach out and we can work through it together. The easiest way to book an appointment is through our website (chettiarcounselling.ca) or you can email if you have any questions about the process.
Accepting new clients - Are you tired of looking for a solution? Has it been hard to see meaningful change in your life? You have considered the idea of using counselling before, but life got in the way and… you didn’t? It's not just you! All the hectic demands of life makes it challenging to prioritize our wellbeing. If you have been feeling lost and stuck in the same old unhelpful patterns, then please reach out and we can work through it together. The easiest way to book an appointment is through our website (chettiarcounselling.ca) or you can email if you have any questions about the process.

Adrienne Nicholson
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP, MA, Mth
Verified Verified
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
The journey to motherhood is rarely straightforward. Whether you are dealing with fertility complications, pre-natal anxiety or postpartum depression, I promise to provide you a gentle, safe and judgement-free healing space. I bring over 10 years of mental health experience, working with a variety of people from all walks of life. I have been a certified trauma therapist since 2012 when I provided support to first responders and their families. I have worked with newcomer populations, motor vehicle accident survivors, and those struggling with cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer’s or Dementia.
The journey to motherhood is rarely straightforward. Whether you are dealing with fertility complications, pre-natal anxiety or postpartum depression, I promise to provide you a gentle, safe and judgement-free healing space. I bring over 10 years of mental health experience, working with a variety of people from all walks of life. I have been a certified trauma therapist since 2012 when I provided support to first responders and their families. I have worked with newcomer populations, motor vehicle accident survivors, and those struggling with cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer’s or Dementia.