Chronic Pain Therapists in Vaughan, ON
My clients face a wide range of issues including: Depression, anxiety, chronic pain, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), life transitions, career transitions, relationship challenges and parenting issues.
Using my skills and experience in Counseling and Psychotherapy as well as a fluid, conversational and compassionate approach in identifying thought patterns and behaviors that are no longer serving you, I work with you in developing tools and strategies that help you feel more in control of your mental and physical well being.
My clients face a wide range of issues including: Depression, anxiety, chronic pain, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), life transitions, career transitions, relationship challenges and parenting issues.
Using my skills and experience in Counseling and Psychotherapy as well as a fluid, conversational and compassionate approach in identifying thought patterns and behaviors that are no longer serving you, I work with you in developing tools and strategies that help you feel more in control of your mental and physical well being.
I am also a certified life skills coach and group facilitator who has a special interest in sports performance and the treatment of pain.
I am the Founder and Clinical Director at Symphony Counselling Services. I have over 19 years of experience working in the Human Services sector and I am passionate about serving humanity. I have spent most of my life assisting individuals to heal from a variety of mental health challenges, trauma, and addictions. Working with children, youth, adults, and their families to regain strength, instil hope, and inspire therapeutic change so that they can live their best life has always been my motivation and drive.
I am also a certified life skills coach and group facilitator who has a special interest in sports performance and the treatment of pain.
I am the Founder and Clinical Director at Symphony Counselling Services. I have over 19 years of experience working in the Human Services sector and I am passionate about serving humanity. I have spent most of my life assisting individuals to heal from a variety of mental health challenges, trauma, and addictions. Working with children, youth, adults, and their families to regain strength, instil hope, and inspire therapeutic change so that they can live their best life has always been my motivation and drive.
I am a qualifying psychotherapist completing my practicum hours at the Pain and Wellness Centre under the supervision of Dr.
As a Certified Professional Coach, a mindfulness teacher, and having 10 years of experience working with an interdisciplinary health team, I offer a dynamic approach to managing anxiety, stress, and pain. My goal is to hold a safe, compassionate space for clients to be seen, heard, and supported as they move toward healing and wholeness.
I am a qualifying psychotherapist completing my practicum hours at the Pain and Wellness Centre under the supervision of Dr.
As a Certified Professional Coach, a mindfulness teacher, and having 10 years of experience working with an interdisciplinary health team, I offer a dynamic approach to managing anxiety, stress, and pain. My goal is to hold a safe, compassionate space for clients to be seen, heard, and supported as they move toward healing and wholeness.
If you are an individual adult looking to heal attachment wounds, process trauma, or cultivate strategies to manage anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, or chronic pain, I would love the opportunity to see if we would be a good therapeutic fit.
I provide a compassionate, neurodivergent-affirming, trauma-informed space for clients to explore their past experiences and build a foundation for a more fulfilling future. I am an EMDR Certified Therapist who believes that a client's memories deserve respect. I am honoured and humbled to witness the amazing healing properties of the human brain.
If you are an individual adult looking to heal attachment wounds, process trauma, or cultivate strategies to manage anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, or chronic pain, I would love the opportunity to see if we would be a good therapeutic fit.
I provide a compassionate, neurodivergent-affirming, trauma-informed space for clients to explore their past experiences and build a foundation for a more fulfilling future. I am an EMDR Certified Therapist who believes that a client's memories deserve respect. I am honoured and humbled to witness the amazing healing properties of the human brain.
She also offers therapy for brain injury, chronic pain, somatoform disorders, anxiety, depression, OCD, insomnia, and PTSD/trauma.
Dr. Svoboda obtained her Ph.D. in Psychology /Neuropsychology at the University of Toronto (2006) & post-doctoral fellowship at Baycrest Health Sciences (2008). Her Masters & Doctoral research were awarded national scholarships. She has held various hospital-based positions including director of a memory rehabilitation program & consultant neuropsychologist.
She also offers therapy for brain injury, chronic pain, somatoform disorders, anxiety, depression, OCD, insomnia, and PTSD/trauma.
Dr. Svoboda obtained her Ph.D. in Psychology /Neuropsychology at the University of Toronto (2006) & post-doctoral fellowship at Baycrest Health Sciences (2008). Her Masters & Doctoral research were awarded national scholarships. She has held various hospital-based positions including director of a memory rehabilitation program & consultant neuropsychologist.
I’m a Clinical Psychologist, but you might also call me an empowering mentor. I help people who wish they could be proud of themselves but feel embarrassed about their past, their situation or their personality. I guide them so that they can transform the way they see themselves and change some behaviours to become more comfortable in their own skin and work towards achieving their potential. I know from my own path of personal healing and growth that with a strong motivation to change and a good therapist you can go from where you are to where you want to be.
I’m a Clinical Psychologist, but you might also call me an empowering mentor. I help people who wish they could be proud of themselves but feel embarrassed about their past, their situation or their personality. I guide them so that they can transform the way they see themselves and change some behaviours to become more comfortable in their own skin and work towards achieving their potential. I know from my own path of personal healing and growth that with a strong motivation to change and a good therapist you can go from where you are to where you want to be.
Accepting virtual new clients! I speak both English and Mandarin fluently. As a Registered Social Worker (RSW) and Psychotherapist, I have extensive experience engaging in mental health field, and have expertice working with older adolescents, post-secondary students and young adults in the Chinese, Mandarin-Speaking community with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Emotion Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT). It is a privilege and honor to connect with you and I look forward to supporting your mental health journey.
Accepting virtual new clients! I speak both English and Mandarin fluently. As a Registered Social Worker (RSW) and Psychotherapist, I have extensive experience engaging in mental health field, and have expertice working with older adolescents, post-secondary students and young adults in the Chinese, Mandarin-Speaking community with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Emotion Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT). It is a privilege and honor to connect with you and I look forward to supporting your mental health journey.
Welcome! I’m Aaron Peters, a Registered Psychotherapist (Q) and Licensed Professional Counselor Associate originated in Texas. With formal training and a genuine desire to make a positive impact on your well-being, I am dedicated to helping you navigate life's challenges and achieve your personal goals. As a multicultural, male counselor, I offer a unique and empathetic perspective that resonates with clients from diverse backgrounds. My approach to therapy is grounded in relatability and understanding, ensuring that you feel heard, supported, and empowered throughout your journey to healing.
Welcome! I’m Aaron Peters, a Registered Psychotherapist (Q) and Licensed Professional Counselor Associate originated in Texas. With formal training and a genuine desire to make a positive impact on your well-being, I am dedicated to helping you navigate life's challenges and achieve your personal goals. As a multicultural, male counselor, I offer a unique and empathetic perspective that resonates with clients from diverse backgrounds. My approach to therapy is grounded in relatability and understanding, ensuring that you feel heard, supported, and empowered throughout your journey to healing.
I share a common human experience with my clients and appreciate our journeys. Maybe you're considering therapy to connect with someone non-judgmental and outside your personal support system; you're feeling uneasy or worrying about life; you're withdrawing from others and no longer find joy and pleasure; substance use or a habitual behaviour is getting in the way of meaningful relationships and meeting life’s challenges; or you experienced a major event in your life and you're feeling overwhelmed. We will endeavour to understand these challenges and I will support you in taking steps that would benefit you.
I share a common human experience with my clients and appreciate our journeys. Maybe you're considering therapy to connect with someone non-judgmental and outside your personal support system; you're feeling uneasy or worrying about life; you're withdrawing from others and no longer find joy and pleasure; substance use or a habitual behaviour is getting in the way of meaningful relationships and meeting life’s challenges; or you experienced a major event in your life and you're feeling overwhelmed. We will endeavour to understand these challenges and I will support you in taking steps that would benefit you.
I work with children, teenagers, adults, and families who are navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, intense emotions, self-harm, attachment-related difficulties, and the impacts of childhood trauma. My approach is grounded in psychodynamic therapy, with the thoughtful integration of cognitive behavioural and dialectical behaviour therapy when helpful. I offer a reflective, supportive space where we can make sense of what’s been troubling you and work toward meaningful, lasting change.
I work with children, teenagers, adults, and families who are navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, intense emotions, self-harm, attachment-related difficulties, and the impacts of childhood trauma. My approach is grounded in psychodynamic therapy, with the thoughtful integration of cognitive behavioural and dialectical behaviour therapy when helpful. I offer a reflective, supportive space where we can make sense of what’s been troubling you and work toward meaningful, lasting change.
In my work with clients, I draw from a range of evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), DBT-informed strategies, mindfulness-based techniques, and strengths-based care. These approaches can support you in managing anxiety, processing trauma, building emotional regulation skills, and developing healthier ways of coping and relating to others.
In my work with clients, I draw from a range of evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), DBT-informed strategies, mindfulness-based techniques, and strengths-based care. These approaches can support you in managing anxiety, processing trauma, building emotional regulation skills, and developing healthier ways of coping and relating to others.
Change begins when we decide that "waiting for the pain to dissipate" is no longer an option.
No more “band-aid” therapy! Talk-only therapy can feel like a revolving door and rarely looks at the root cause. I specialize in a blend of EMDR, neurofeedback, ego state and somatic therapy to target anxiety, depression, PTSD and attachment trauma. My approach is neurobiologically-informed aiming to neutralize mind-body reactivity while boosting resilience.
Change begins when we decide that "waiting for the pain to dissipate" is no longer an option.
No more “band-aid” therapy! Talk-only therapy can feel like a revolving door and rarely looks at the root cause. I specialize in a blend of EMDR, neurofeedback, ego state and somatic therapy to target anxiety, depression, PTSD and attachment trauma. My approach is neurobiologically-informed aiming to neutralize mind-body reactivity while boosting resilience.
My work focuses on moving beyond just "functioning" and toward genuine healing. Clients often come in carrying more than symptoms, anxiety, depression, or trauma — they’re carrying the feeling of being disconnected from who they are and what they want their life to stand for. A core part of my approach is helping you reconnect with your values and build the resilience to live a life you want despite your traumas or any self-critical voice. My goal is to weave together mindfulness, somatic, and practical CBT/DBT skills to strengthen the parts of you that are ready to move forward.
My work focuses on moving beyond just "functioning" and toward genuine healing. Clients often come in carrying more than symptoms, anxiety, depression, or trauma — they’re carrying the feeling of being disconnected from who they are and what they want their life to stand for. A core part of my approach is helping you reconnect with your values and build the resilience to live a life you want despite your traumas or any self-critical voice. My goal is to weave together mindfulness, somatic, and practical CBT/DBT skills to strengthen the parts of you that are ready to move forward.
When life feels heavy, even getting through the day can feel like a battle. Maybe your mind never stops racing, you wake up anxious, or you’re carrying the pressure to hold everything together while feeling like you’re falling apart inside. You say yes when you want to say no, feel guilty for setting boundaries, or feel disconnected in relationships that once felt safe. You might be unmotivated, overwhelmed, or exhausted from constantly trying to be “okay.” Whether you're an adult, a teen, or a parent seeking support for your child, it can feel confusing and lonely when you want things to change but don’t know where to begin or how.
When life feels heavy, even getting through the day can feel like a battle. Maybe your mind never stops racing, you wake up anxious, or you’re carrying the pressure to hold everything together while feeling like you’re falling apart inside. You say yes when you want to say no, feel guilty for setting boundaries, or feel disconnected in relationships that once felt safe. You might be unmotivated, overwhelmed, or exhausted from constantly trying to be “okay.” Whether you're an adult, a teen, or a parent seeking support for your child, it can feel confusing and lonely when you want things to change but don’t know where to begin or how.
It’s not easy to feel as if you're carrying the weight of overwhelm, self-doubt, or disconnection on your own. When overthinking takes over, it can leave you questioning yourself and straining your relationships, confidence, and sense of direction. You do not have to go through that alone. Reaching out is a powerful first step toward change. My own journey, shaped by experiences with bullying and mental health challenges, is what drew me to this work. Today, I am committed to creating a space where you feel seen, understood, and supported as you move toward greater clarity and connection.
It’s not easy to feel as if you're carrying the weight of overwhelm, self-doubt, or disconnection on your own. When overthinking takes over, it can leave you questioning yourself and straining your relationships, confidence, and sense of direction. You do not have to go through that alone. Reaching out is a powerful first step toward change. My own journey, shaped by experiences with bullying and mental health challenges, is what drew me to this work. Today, I am committed to creating a space where you feel seen, understood, and supported as you move toward greater clarity and connection.
Affordable Therapy York Region was created with one mission in mind: to make quality mental health care accessible to everyone. We understand that the cost of therapy can feel overwhelming, so we offer sliding scale and reduced-fee sessions starting at $30. Our team includes supervised therapist interns and registered psychotherapists and social workers who provide individual, couples, and family therapy in a supportive, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed environment.
Affordable Therapy York Region was created with one mission in mind: to make quality mental health care accessible to everyone. We understand that the cost of therapy can feel overwhelming, so we offer sliding scale and reduced-fee sessions starting at $30. Our team includes supervised therapist interns and registered psychotherapists and social workers who provide individual, couples, and family therapy in a supportive, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed environment.
Are you struggling with your child’s emotional outbursts, anxiety, or behavioral challenges? Or maybe you're a parent feeling overwhelmed, seeking guidance to better support your child’s emotional well-being? Or perhaps your family has experienced trauma, and you're looking for a safe space to heal and reconnect. If this resonates with you, therapy can be a transformative step. I'd be honored to guide your child and family on this journey, fostering emotional resilience and healing. I offer a safe and empathetic space, using play, EMDR, and creative therapies through a holistic, trauma-informed lens.
Are you struggling with your child’s emotional outbursts, anxiety, or behavioral challenges? Or maybe you're a parent feeling overwhelmed, seeking guidance to better support your child’s emotional well-being? Or perhaps your family has experienced trauma, and you're looking for a safe space to heal and reconnect. If this resonates with you, therapy can be a transformative step. I'd be honored to guide your child and family on this journey, fostering emotional resilience and healing. I offer a safe and empathetic space, using play, EMDR, and creative therapies through a holistic, trauma-informed lens.
These include ADHD, Autism, School Challenges, Binge Eating, Workplace Bullying, Narcissistic Abuse, Co-Dependency, Dating Challenges, Relationship Concerns, Marital Concerns, Chronic Illness, Chronic Pain, Disability, Insomnia, Depression, Anxiety, Perfectionism & People-Pleasing.
We are committed to providing disability-aware therapy, neurodiversity-affirming therapy, Health at Every Size (HAES) approaches, victim-affirming therapy, sex-informed therapy and trauma-informed therapy. PPP is a practice where people from all walks of life are welcomed and celebrated. We offer a safe space for LGBTQ2SIA+ and BIPOC individuals and couples.
These include ADHD, Autism, School Challenges, Binge Eating, Workplace Bullying, Narcissistic Abuse, Co-Dependency, Dating Challenges, Relationship Concerns, Marital Concerns, Chronic Illness, Chronic Pain, Disability, Insomnia, Depression, Anxiety, Perfectionism & People-Pleasing.
We are committed to providing disability-aware therapy, neurodiversity-affirming therapy, Health at Every Size (HAES) approaches, victim-affirming therapy, sex-informed therapy and trauma-informed therapy. PPP is a practice where people from all walks of life are welcomed and celebrated. We offer a safe space for LGBTQ2SIA+ and BIPOC individuals and couples.
I have extensive experience supporting clients with acquired brain injuries (ABIs), traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and chronic pain.
Alessandra is a Registered Social Worker with over 8 years of experience across a range of private and non-profit organizations. Her diverse roles as a Social Worker, Psychotherapist, Case Manager, Program Facilitator, and Wellness Consultant have honed her expertise in supporting individuals who have experienced complex trauma.
I have extensive experience supporting clients with acquired brain injuries (ABIs), traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and chronic pain.
Alessandra is a Registered Social Worker with over 8 years of experience across a range of private and non-profit organizations. Her diverse roles as a Social Worker, Psychotherapist, Case Manager, Program Facilitator, and Wellness Consultant have honed her expertise in supporting individuals who have experienced complex trauma.
Life with a chronic illness or disability can feel isolating, overwhelming and often, unmanageable.
With decades of lived experience, I specialize in helping individuals navigate the emotional challenges of chronic conditions. Together we’ll address grief, stress and uncertainty, empowering you with tools for healing, growth and resilience. Let’s create a path to relief and renewed strength where you can regain hope and control.
Life with a chronic illness or disability can feel isolating, overwhelming and often, unmanageable.
With decades of lived experience, I specialize in helping individuals navigate the emotional challenges of chronic conditions. Together we’ll address grief, stress and uncertainty, empowering you with tools for healing, growth and resilience. Let’s create a path to relief and renewed strength where you can regain hope and control.
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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.