Chronic Illness Therapists in Mississauga, ON
The main issues I can help you with include grief, chronic illness/pain, trauma, anxiety and depression.
I hope my clients bring with them an awareness that everyone’s unique path throughout life has its own set of challenges, triumphs, and everything in between. When your path feels like there are more hurdles than anything else, taking the first step towards accepting help is the one of the most courageous decisions to make for yourself. I firmly believe that therapy provides the space you need to feel seen, heard and supported through your life’s obstacles, and would love for the opportunity to work with you.
The main issues I can help you with include grief, chronic illness/pain, trauma, anxiety and depression.
I hope my clients bring with them an awareness that everyone’s unique path throughout life has its own set of challenges, triumphs, and everything in between. When your path feels like there are more hurdles than anything else, taking the first step towards accepting help is the one of the most courageous decisions to make for yourself. I firmly believe that therapy provides the space you need to feel seen, heard and supported through your life’s obstacles, and would love for the opportunity to work with you.
Life is a series of challenges and the idea of therapy can be very daunting. My approach centers around normalizing your experiences step-by-step and empowering you via your strengths and goals. Engaging in conversations that appropriately challenge you and are collaborative helps me support your needs and growth. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, health changes, stress, ADHD, Autism, depression, trauma, concussions, caregiver burnout, newcomer stress, disabilities, etc, I am here to listen, ask thought-provoking questions, and help you develop effective strategies for your personal growth.
Life is a series of challenges and the idea of therapy can be very daunting. My approach centers around normalizing your experiences step-by-step and empowering you via your strengths and goals. Engaging in conversations that appropriately challenge you and are collaborative helps me support your needs and growth. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, health changes, stress, ADHD, Autism, depression, trauma, concussions, caregiver burnout, newcomer stress, disabilities, etc, I am here to listen, ask thought-provoking questions, and help you develop effective strategies for your personal growth.
Many of my clients are navigating chronic illness, stress‑related physical symptoms, relationship challenges, trauma, anxiety, or moments of spiritual crisis.
My integrative mind-body approach tailors each session to your unique needs, supporting the emotional, physical, and spiritual dimensions of your well-being. Drawing from parts work, client‑centered, somatic, and transpersonal therapies—along with training in mindfulness, and energy-based practices—I offer a holistic path to deeper meaning and healing.
Many of my clients are navigating chronic illness, stress‑related physical symptoms, relationship challenges, trauma, anxiety, or moments of spiritual crisis.
My integrative mind-body approach tailors each session to your unique needs, supporting the emotional, physical, and spiritual dimensions of your well-being. Drawing from parts work, client‑centered, somatic, and transpersonal therapies—along with training in mindfulness, and energy-based practices—I offer a holistic path to deeper meaning and healing.
Life challenges can feel incredibly difficult and overwhelming. I provide a safe environment where you can talk about these challenges without fear of being judged. Together we can explore your thought patterns and behaviours and their impact on your day-to-day functioning, while developing strategies and skills that will allow you to feel empowered to live life more authentically.
Life challenges can feel incredibly difficult and overwhelming. I provide a safe environment where you can talk about these challenges without fear of being judged. Together we can explore your thought patterns and behaviours and their impact on your day-to-day functioning, while developing strategies and skills that will allow you to feel empowered to live life more authentically.
Chronic Illness, Health Anxiety & Grief - Flip
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Living with a chronic illness, autoimmune condition, or gut-brain trouble like IBS is exhausting in a way most people don't see.
I work with adults living with chronic illness, autoimmune conditions, chronic pain, and IBS or gut-brain issues, and the anxiety, low mood, and grief that ride alongside them. Whether you're newly diagnosed or years in, we make room for what this has cost you and find ways to live alongside it.
Living with a chronic illness, autoimmune condition, or gut-brain trouble like IBS is exhausting in a way most people don't see.
I work with adults living with chronic illness, autoimmune conditions, chronic pain, and IBS or gut-brain issues, and the anxiety, low mood, and grief that ride alongside them. Whether you're newly diagnosed or years in, we make room for what this has cost you and find ways to live alongside it.
Sometimes we come to therapy knowing something deeper is going on. You may feel stuck in patterns that don't fully make sense, disconnected from parts of yourself, or aware that your body is still carrying the imprint of stress, trauma, or long-held emotional experiences — even when life looks "fine" on the outside.
Sometimes we come to therapy knowing something deeper is going on. You may feel stuck in patterns that don't fully make sense, disconnected from parts of yourself, or aware that your body is still carrying the imprint of stress, trauma, or long-held emotional experiences — even when life looks "fine" on the outside.
Hi, I'm Karen Zhang a registered psychologist focused on adults at MindFit, a leading psychology clinic (or as prefer to say, "mental health gym"). Just like a "typical" gym, MindFit was designed to be accessible and inviting to anyone looking to improve their emotional well-being. From day one, I will do everything I can ensure to ensure you feel heard, supported and valued. My approach is structured (with weekly handouts), evidence-based, and designed to help you develop practical and effective skills and strategies to not only cope, but thrive!
Hi, I'm Karen Zhang a registered psychologist focused on adults at MindFit, a leading psychology clinic (or as prefer to say, "mental health gym"). Just like a "typical" gym, MindFit was designed to be accessible and inviting to anyone looking to improve their emotional well-being. From day one, I will do everything I can ensure to ensure you feel heard, supported and valued. My approach is structured (with weekly handouts), evidence-based, and designed to help you develop practical and effective skills and strategies to not only cope, but thrive!
For more than a decade, I’ve had the privilege of supporting children, teens, and adults as they navigate life’s most challenging and uncertain moments. As a Registered Social Worker, my work is guided by compassion, curiosity, and a sincere belief that every person deserves to feel seen, valued, and supported.
For more than a decade, I’ve had the privilege of supporting children, teens, and adults as they navigate life’s most challenging and uncertain moments. As a Registered Social Worker, my work is guided by compassion, curiosity, and a sincere belief that every person deserves to feel seen, valued, and supported.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, or emotional distress? Whether you’re coping with PTSD, past trauma, or difficult life experiences, you don’t have to face it alone. I provide a safe, supportive, and trauma-informed therapy space where healing, resilience, and personal growth can begin.
We’ll work side by side to build practical coping strategies, strengthen emotional resilience, and support your journey toward healing and long-term mental wellness.
My approach focuses on helping you understand emotions, process trauma, and rebuild a sense of safety, empowerment, and self-awareness.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, or emotional distress? Whether you’re coping with PTSD, past trauma, or difficult life experiences, you don’t have to face it alone. I provide a safe, supportive, and trauma-informed therapy space where healing, resilience, and personal growth can begin.
We’ll work side by side to build practical coping strategies, strengthen emotional resilience, and support your journey toward healing and long-term mental wellness.
My approach focuses on helping you understand emotions, process trauma, and rebuild a sense of safety, empowerment, and self-awareness.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, hopeless or coping with a loss? Reaching out for support is a courageous first step towards making changes or healing from a loss. When we are experiencing challenges, transitions or loss, we can benefit from an opportunity to explore what is impacting our well-being and to reflect on what we have lost and what remains. You don't have to go through such challenges alone. My passion for my work, combined with unique skillset and expertise can help you find clarity, overcome obstacles, and live your life with more ease, acceptance and meaning.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, hopeless or coping with a loss? Reaching out for support is a courageous first step towards making changes or healing from a loss. When we are experiencing challenges, transitions or loss, we can benefit from an opportunity to explore what is impacting our well-being and to reflect on what we have lost and what remains. You don't have to go through such challenges alone. My passion for my work, combined with unique skillset and expertise can help you find clarity, overcome obstacles, and live your life with more ease, acceptance and meaning.
The beauty of being human is that we are always evolving. Sometimes we can navigate through the challenges that life can pose on our own, and other times we may need a little extra support. Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and down about how to manage these challenges. That’s where I can assist, my name is Rachel, I am a Registered Social Worker with over 15 years of experience working with families, adolescents, couples, adults and seniors. I have a passion in helping others find the strength and wisdom within themselves, to make positive changes in order to live their best possible life.
The beauty of being human is that we are always evolving. Sometimes we can navigate through the challenges that life can pose on our own, and other times we may need a little extra support. Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and down about how to manage these challenges. That’s where I can assist, my name is Rachel, I am a Registered Social Worker with over 15 years of experience working with families, adolescents, couples, adults and seniors. I have a passion in helping others find the strength and wisdom within themselves, to make positive changes in order to live their best possible life.
Life can feel overwhelming, and it’s hard to know where to start. I offer a safe, supportive space where you can explore challenges, gain clarity, and build meaningful change at a pace that feels right for you. Using CBT, SFBT, ACT, and Mindfulness, I help clients develop practical tools for managing thoughts and emotions while staying connected to what truly matters. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, relationship stress, or life transitions, I will meet you with compassion and curiosity. We can work together to find the right approach and path forward
Life can feel overwhelming, and it’s hard to know where to start. I offer a safe, supportive space where you can explore challenges, gain clarity, and build meaningful change at a pace that feels right for you. Using CBT, SFBT, ACT, and Mindfulness, I help clients develop practical tools for managing thoughts and emotions while staying connected to what truly matters. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, relationship stress, or life transitions, I will meet you with compassion and curiosity. We can work together to find the right approach and path forward
Living with chronic pain and/or neurodivergence often feels isolating, exhausting and overwhelming. It's like you are living in a world that's not suited for you, and nobody believes how hard it is carry on each day. Most of the people in your life just don't understand. You need support of people who actually live this reality and truly understand, and won't be blowing smoke just to make a buck off your pain and struggle. You miss the old you and yearn to re-claim some aspect of normal, and some way to be happy for a change, but have not idea how to do that, or if you have the energy to try.
Living with chronic pain and/or neurodivergence often feels isolating, exhausting and overwhelming. It's like you are living in a world that's not suited for you, and nobody believes how hard it is carry on each day. Most of the people in your life just don't understand. You need support of people who actually live this reality and truly understand, and won't be blowing smoke just to make a buck off your pain and struggle. You miss the old you and yearn to re-claim some aspect of normal, and some way to be happy for a change, but have not idea how to do that, or if you have the energy to try.
I work with people who are carrying these experiences: anxiety, depression, chronic illness, fertility challenges, and relationship strain.
Together, we’ll slow things down, make sense of what’s happening, and help you reconnect with yourself and the people who matter most.
I work with people who are carrying these experiences: anxiety, depression, chronic illness, fertility challenges, and relationship strain.
Together, we’ll slow things down, make sense of what’s happening, and help you reconnect with yourself and the people who matter most.
Therapy with me is about addressing anything that stands in your way of living your best life. These barriers may be past trauma, current life transitions or the pressures of capitalism which manifest as depression, anxiety, burnout or unskillful coping patterns. In our work together, you will learn to befriend yourself unconditionally, while being accountable to yourself for the changes you would like to see. My approach is holistic and synthesizes the mind, body and spirit. I specialize in decolonized therapy that is queer-allied, pro-fat, and anti-racist.
Therapy with me is about addressing anything that stands in your way of living your best life. These barriers may be past trauma, current life transitions or the pressures of capitalism which manifest as depression, anxiety, burnout or unskillful coping patterns. In our work together, you will learn to befriend yourself unconditionally, while being accountable to yourself for the changes you would like to see. My approach is holistic and synthesizes the mind, body and spirit. I specialize in decolonized therapy that is queer-allied, pro-fat, and anti-racist.
I am committed to making a positive impact on people's lives. I am a firm believer in the power of empathy and active listening and I am dedicated to creating a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts and emotions. I believe that the most profound human connections are built upon empathy, trust, and a sincere desire to help others. My approach to therapy is integrative, drawing from various techniques to tailor treatment plans to the specific needs of each client. I have witnessed the transformative impact of a therapeutic relationship built on trust and mutual respect, as both a therapist and a client.
I am committed to making a positive impact on people's lives. I am a firm believer in the power of empathy and active listening and I am dedicated to creating a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts and emotions. I believe that the most profound human connections are built upon empathy, trust, and a sincere desire to help others. My approach to therapy is integrative, drawing from various techniques to tailor treatment plans to the specific needs of each client. I have witnessed the transformative impact of a therapeutic relationship built on trust and mutual respect, as both a therapist and a client.
Let’s be honest, life is hard, and in many ways, we juggle more today than we ever have! Life’s challenges can leave us feeling stressed, confused, demotivated, even helpless and hopeless. It can be a tough road to travel, but you don't have to walk it alone. As a therapist, I don’t think anyone should feel that way. I am committed to supporting my clients with guidance, care, and connected to the proper resources. With experience working with youth, students, adults, and parents, I enjoy collaborating with clients on a variety of challenges.
Let’s be honest, life is hard, and in many ways, we juggle more today than we ever have! Life’s challenges can leave us feeling stressed, confused, demotivated, even helpless and hopeless. It can be a tough road to travel, but you don't have to walk it alone. As a therapist, I don’t think anyone should feel that way. I am committed to supporting my clients with guidance, care, and connected to the proper resources. With experience working with youth, students, adults, and parents, I enjoy collaborating with clients on a variety of challenges.
Whether you're navigating pregnancy, postpartum challenges, caregiver burnout, or chronic illness, you don't have to do this alone.
I specialize in pregnancy and postpartum mental health, caregiver burnout, chronic illness, and life transitions. Using CBT, ACT, DBT, and trauma-informed care, I help you move from survival mode back to a life that feels sustainable and meaningful — at a pace that feels right for you.
Whether you're navigating pregnancy, postpartum challenges, caregiver burnout, or chronic illness, you don't have to do this alone.
I specialize in pregnancy and postpartum mental health, caregiver burnout, chronic illness, and life transitions. Using CBT, ACT, DBT, and trauma-informed care, I help you move from survival mode back to a life that feels sustainable and meaningful — at a pace that feels right for you.
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If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or anxious, you are not alone. Whether you’re dealing with low energy, relationship issues, ADHD, a lack of confidence, life transitions, or other stresses, my goal is to help you rediscover balance and well-being. Many of our struggles stem from underlying psychological processes and obstacles that hinder us from doing what we truly want. By addressing these issues, we can create meaningful change. I incorporate mindfulness and values-based therapy to support you on your journey.
Evenings available now! -
If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or anxious, you are not alone. Whether you’re dealing with low energy, relationship issues, ADHD, a lack of confidence, life transitions, or other stresses, my goal is to help you rediscover balance and well-being. Many of our struggles stem from underlying psychological processes and obstacles that hinder us from doing what we truly want. By addressing these issues, we can create meaningful change. I incorporate mindfulness and values-based therapy to support you on your journey.
Are you different? So am I. I specialize in working with people who break the mold. This includes neuro-divergent adults (ADHD, Autistic, C-PTSD), chronically ill, 2SLGBTQ, and racialized people. Focusing on resiliency and emotional intelligence, I use evidence-based practices and creative interventions to use the wounds of the past as seeds for growth. Adverse childhood experiences, trauma, and relationship fractures disrupt our feelings of safety and trust. In order to thrive, we need to heal.
Are you different? So am I. I specialize in working with people who break the mold. This includes neuro-divergent adults (ADHD, Autistic, C-PTSD), chronically ill, 2SLGBTQ, and racialized people. Focusing on resiliency and emotional intelligence, I use evidence-based practices and creative interventions to use the wounds of the past as seeds for growth. Adverse childhood experiences, trauma, and relationship fractures disrupt our feelings of safety and trust. In order to thrive, we need to heal.
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How does therapy for chronic illness work?
Many people living with a chronic illness may feel they cannot speak honestly about their experience out of embarrassment or fear of being a burden, or because those close to them do not understand, for example, that they may “look good” even if they do not feel good. Therapy sessions are an opportunity to speak openly with someone who knows their symptoms are not in their head and who can offer practical, proven suggestions for managing feelings of grief, shame, or fatigue, such as techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts about symptoms and develop new ways to respond to them, such as distraction or calming breathing practices.
Can therapy help with physical symptoms of chronic illness?
Yes, especially if an individual with chronic illness has developed depression. People with depression are less likely to maintain their health treatment regimens or to take positive steps to manage physical symptoms when they arise, thereby potentially complicating their medical prognosis. Treatment of depression, through talk therapy, medication, or both, will often improve one’s physical state as it eases the emotional burden of illness.
What are the most effective treatment options for chronic illness?
No one living with a chronic illness, or their loved ones, should see depression as an unavoidable result of their condition. Instead, they should actively seek treatment. Research shows that people with depression are less likely to devote the required time and effort to maintaining or monitoring their health, and so therapy to limit the risk of depression can be vital for physical health as well. Therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness-based stress reduction have been found to help individuals reduce stress and anxiety.
How long does therapy for chronic illness take?
There is no set timeline for therapy for people living with chronic illnesses, but many will see a therapist for a number of weeks or months, typically spanning at least 12 weekly sessions. Some people feel that they experience progress faster than others but even some who quickly feel improvement may continue with sessions for months or years. Some people may benefit from maintenance therapy if their symptoms change or they experience a decline in physical health. Others find that the skills learned in short-term therapy can be used on an ongoing basis, even after therapy has concluded.