Chronic Pain Therapists in Central Toronto, Toronto, ON
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Ann Schnurr
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified
Verified
My ideal clients are challenged with depression, anxiety, anger issues,
illness
and stress. Their goal is to relieve their symptoms so that they can live a more fulfilled life.
Centre For Psychology And Emotional Health
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
During her training she has gained experience working with people with a wide range of psychological issues, including mood disorders, and anxiety disorders, panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, perfectionism,
pain
, insomnia, bereavement, low self-esteem, stress, emotional regulation, adjustment to life transitions, and relationship issues.
Annabelle strives to create a safe, non-judgmental environment, where she and her client can work together collaboratively to establish the client’s specific treatment goals. She approaches sessions with emotional attunement and empathy, which she considers to be very important for understanding the client’s journey. She uses evidenced-based therapies within the context of client-centered care. She is trained in delivering individual and group-based interventions in the following modalities, cognitive-behavioural therapy, CBT for insomnia, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy, and mindfulness.
Vicki Rosner Stein
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
For the last 30 years, I have worked with clients on a variety of issues, including, depression, anxiety, work related stress, relationship issues, life transitions, divorce and separation,
chronic pain
management and parenting concerns.I help clients to identify their strengths and to build new skills, when necessary, to successfully confront life's challenges. At this time, I am working virtually, using zoom or phone. In person appointments can be arranged. I know that reaching out for help can be daunting and a bit scary. I am warm and compassionate and clients tell me that they feel comfortable working with me.
Lindsay Burns
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSc, PhD, Cand
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I help individuals cope with major
illness
, manage
chronic pain
, achieve career goals, and heal from the effects of abuse, discrimination, and trauma.
As an individual therapist practicing at the Centre for Psychology and Emotional Health, I adopt a warm, collaborative, and strengths-based approach that will encourage you to draw from the wisdom of your unique life experiences to make deep and lasting improvements in your overall well-being, relationship functioning, motivation, health, and resilience. I provide evidence-based treatments, including Emotion Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy. I am currently completing the final stages of my PhD in Clinical Psychology and Graduate Diploma in Health Psychology at York University.
Rob Nolan
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified
Verified
i) regulate distressing thoughts and feelings due to stress, anxiety or depression; ii) reduce
pain
, fatigue or traumatic stress; iii) manage anxiety or fear associated with a medical or dental procedure; iv) plan and maintain lifestyle changes in diet, exercise, smoking and weight management, and most importantly v) improve your quality of life.
My therapy practice helps people who are trying to prevent or manage health problems and who are concerned about emotional distress or their ability to function optimally at work or in social activities. My approach to therapy as a Psychologist has been enriched by my experience as an Associate Professor in Medicine and Psychology, and as a Clinical Researcher and Senior Scientist in a major university teaching hospital. I am dedicated to working collaboratively with each person. I provide cognitive-behavioral therapy and motivational counseling to help my clients feel ready and confident to:
Adam Brotherwood
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Adam has trained and practiced for over 15 years in Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused, talk therapy, and hypnosis for anxiety and
chronic pain
.
Are you feeling stuck, struggling with anxiety, depression, low motivation, unhelpful behaviors, grief, Trauma, and life changes? Adam is here to listen, challenge, and work with you to overcome those things that are holding you back, from the changes you strive to make. He takes an evidence based approach to support your unique experences, strengths and goals.
Ida Radan Centre For Psychology & Emotional Health
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Another focus of my interest is helping reduce the suffering of individuals who are living with chronic muscular-skeletal
pain
.
Welcome! It is a privilege to support my clients. I am intentional in creating an atmosphere of safety and hope during consultations by bringing kindness to the therapy space, and a desire for developing an authentic connection. I can support you overcome issues with depression, anxiety and chronic worry, panic attacks, social anxiety, family conflict, relationship issues, lack of assertiveness and boundary difficulties, anger issues, low confidence and self-esteem, trauma, grief and loss, adjustment to
illness
and injury, life changes, workplace difficulties, and discrimination.
Andrika Rook
RP , BA, OPC, Dipl, Psych
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Andrika is Shift’s top
pain
specialist. She supports people who are living with
chronic pain
, high performers who are navigating major life changes, and athletes who are managing
chronic pain
. Andrika will meet you where you’re at and, with humour and wisdom, help you become the best version of yourself. Andrika specializes in helping people manage
pain
and injury, especially athletes and people with chronic conditions. She understands that injury and
illness
often come hand-in-hand with anxiety, depression, and stress.
Delanie Nusca Registered Nurse Psychotherapist
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BScN, CON(C)
Verified
Verified
I have many years of experience working with patients who experience distress, depression, trauma, and chronic
illness
(specifically cancer).
Welcome to your wellness journey. Some journeys are more challenging and complicated than others. You may feel yours is just that and more. Or, you may feel that it’s not. Whatever it is, you are here looking for someone to help you get through it.
Melinda Krynen Hill
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MEd, MPH
Verified
Verified
I work with people recovering from injury and those living with
chronic pain
/
illness
.
Hi, I’m Melinda. My approach to therapy is both holistic and practical. I can help build your resilience to stress, connect you to valuable resources and empower you with skills and strategies to improve your quality of life and the joy you find in it. In our sessions, I draw from several therapeutic modalities, such as: Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, as best suited to your needs. My goal is to support you to live a more comfortable and fulfilling life.
Eva Svoboda
Psychologist, MA, PhD, CPsych
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Dr. Eva Svoboda is a co-founding psychologist at Toronto Brain Health. She has significant experience treating individuals with persistent symptoms following concussion (e.g., headaches, sleep problems, low stress tolerance, anxiety, irritability, low mood, noise/light sensitivity), providing rehabilitation to those with acquired brain injury (e.g., stroke, brain tumor, epilepsy), and therapy for personal development, anxiety, stress, insomnia,
chronic pain
, depression, OCD & trauma. Her approach is compassionate and client-centered. Her treatment is informed by research in neuroscience, rehabilitation & psychological therapy.
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Kara Braun
Registered Psychotherapist, OCT
Verified
Verified
Mindful awareness is a skill set that can reduce feelings of
pain
and suffering while expanding our capacity for meeting life’s challenges with flexibility, confidence and ease.
I help clients build practices that nurture spontaneity, creativity, wisdom, and fun. As an experienced psychotherapist, meditator and trained mindfulness coach, I work with individuals, couples and professionals invested in systematically learning and applying secular meditation techniques to a broad range of high-level goals related to performance, physical, mental, and emotional health, behaviour, relationships, psychospiritual growth, and service. Working one-on-one means we can focus on supporting the areas of your life most ready to grow. Strategies can be adapted, and various therapeutic modalities are drawn upon.
Andrea Keel
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Among my education, I hold specialized training in
Pain
Reprocessing Therapy and Somatic Attachment Therapy to help clients find relief from their
pain
and process their thoughts and emotions.
When we are feeling lost, in
pain
and disconnected from ourselves it can be scary and overwhelming. I can help you find your way out of that place and into a more calm, centered self. I support clients who are experiencing
chronic pain
, mind-body concerns and/or relational struggles with themselves or others. I can also assist you with anxiety, depression, and self-doubt. My virtual room is a safe space where you are free to be who you are, without judgement. We will go at your own pace, where you can express yourself, find new ways of understanding your world and explore all the parts of who you are.
Dorota Hedzelek
Counsellor, PhD, RCC, CCC
Verified
Verified
Recovery from
pain
is possible. Let's start together from understanding YOUR
pain
and creating a path to wellness that is unique for YOU. I am fascinated by the brain and body connection and the immense possibilities that arise when we open ourselves to learning and understanding how various psychoneurobiological mechanisms work, how our environments and circumstances have shaped us and continue to do so, and how we can harness the power of that understanding towards change. Studies indicate that many
chronic pain
conditions are often not the result of structural causes, but of psychoneurobiological processes that can be reversed.
Dan Pasqua
Registered Psychotherapist, MA (Q)
Verified
Verified
Through his own personal challenges, Dan has learned that in life
pain
may be inevitable, but suffering is optional.
Dan works with adolescents, adults, queer folks and seniors from a strengths-based, client-centered domain. Through his warmth, humour, and genuine care, Dan helps people from traditionally marginalized populations and those who feel they have been forgotten about or left behind in some way. Dan’s interested in helping people stuck in grief – over the death of a loved one, a relationship ending, a change in the family dynamic, the loss of a pet or job. Trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship issues, LGBTIQ+ issues, conflict, shame, and self-esteem can interrupt our daily lives and prevent us from healing. Dan’s insight,
Heidi Mehta
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
14 Endorsed
Verified
14 Endorsed
Are you a woman or non-binary / Black, Indigenous, or Person of Colour / ILGBTQ2SIA+ / a Person with
Chronic Pain
or
Illness
/ part of the South Asian diaspora / a Newcomer or Refugee? Do you seek to be witnessed and treated as a whole person? Together we will increase the tools in your wellness kit. I offer a non-judgmental space to explore your identity, goals, values, boundaries, and resilience. I will support you to process trauma or work through hardship, cope better, connect with your authentic self, and flourish.
Thomas Mosher
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
While most of my experience to date has been related to depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety, stress, and relationships, I also have experience working with
chronic pain
, anger, sexuality, grief, and trauma.
I'm a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) who is near completing a Master of Psychology (MPsy) degree from Adler Graduate Professional School. My education includes an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Guelph and a certificate from the Toronto Institute for Contemporary Psychoanalysis. My work experience includes three years with Distress Centres of Greater Toronto offering support to callers on helplines and training other responders. Prior to a career change, I taught English as a second language in Toronto for many years.
Lolita Abramyan
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified
Verified
We all want to be understood. In fact, it's one of our primary needs. I am here to offer help to anyone struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma, PTSD, fears/phobias,
chronic pain
, loss and grief, interpersonal relationships, and more. Are you looking for guidance and understanding? Would you like to learn new, healthy ways of coping with life's challenges? If so, I am happy to support and guide you towards greater self-development and healthier functioning. My goal is to help my clients become happier, healthier, and more balanced. Please contact me directly at 416-206-5563 to ensure a prompt response.
Melanie Adler
Psychologist, MA, CPsych
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in treatment of various anxiety disorders, depression, psychological trauma,
chronic pain
, adjustment difficulties, and relationship issues, among others.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges, struggling with your mental health or in relationships? I am here to help during these challenging times.
Clinical-Supervision Resource Centre
Registered Psychotherapist, EdD, MA, RP
Verified
Verified
As a new clinician, you may be feeling overwhelmed and frustrated with finding qualified Canadian Clinical Supervisors who can not only help you obtain your supervision hours but also provide meaningful support towards your professional growth within a Canadian context. The problem is, too many new clinicians like you are reaching dead ends and road blocks towards locating and accessing a Supervisor…this is a devastating and
pain
-staking experience! This is a fundamental and necessary component to your professional development, and you don’t have time to waste. So it is vital you make the right match with a clinical supervisor
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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.