Chronic Pain Therapists in York, ON
Whether you are coming to therapy in a moment of crisis, years of stress and pain, or just needing another person to share your more guarded thoughts with- therapy is for you.
I work with couples, and individuals, and small groups. Using a trauma-informed approach, I offer a specialization in addictions and perinatal mental health (trying to conceive, pregnancy, post partum). A non-judgemental space for you to process, build, and connect is essential to my practice.
Whether you are coming to therapy in a moment of crisis, years of stress and pain, or just needing another person to share your more guarded thoughts with- therapy is for you.
I work with couples, and individuals, and small groups. Using a trauma-informed approach, I offer a specialization in addictions and perinatal mental health (trying to conceive, pregnancy, post partum). A non-judgemental space for you to process, build, and connect is essential to my practice.
Life feels heavy at times. Stress, worry, loss, or feeling stuck can make everything harder. You want relief, a clear path forward, and to feel like yourself again.
I bring a warm and relaxed style to therapy. You get a space where you feel listened to without pressure. We talk through what you are facing, explore how past experiences shape your reactions, and build skills you can use right away. I offer honest feedback and stay curious about your story.
Life feels heavy at times. Stress, worry, loss, or feeling stuck can make everything harder. You want relief, a clear path forward, and to feel like yourself again.
I bring a warm and relaxed style to therapy. You get a space where you feel listened to without pressure. We talk through what you are facing, explore how past experiences shape your reactions, and build skills you can use right away. I offer honest feedback and stay curious about your story.
I've been both the client and the therapist, and I believe strongly in the power of the therapeutic connection. It is an hour just for you; a space to find your voice, understand yourself, gently get out of your own way. I offer a relationship built on trust, curiosity, and open dialogue, where everything is welcome and nothing is off limits.
My style is direct and playful, warm and honest. I bring compassion and challenge into the room, and especially enjoy working with clients who are ready for change, even if they don't know what that looks like yet.
I've been both the client and the therapist, and I believe strongly in the power of the therapeutic connection. It is an hour just for you; a space to find your voice, understand yourself, gently get out of your own way. I offer a relationship built on trust, curiosity, and open dialogue, where everything is welcome and nothing is off limits.
My style is direct and playful, warm and honest. I bring compassion and challenge into the room, and especially enjoy working with clients who are ready for change, even if they don't know what that looks like yet.
I have been practicing for over 20 years. I specialize in bereavement and loss . I am a Certified Grief Educator. Individuals, of all ages and backgrounds, may experience this for many an issue- loss of a loved one, loss of a relationship, to loss of a cherished pet. Each persons experience of loss is unique. There is no right way or wrong way to grieve. There is no time limit. My goal is to help clients manage what they are experiencing. Most importantly, I am here to listen.
My current passion is pet loss and bereavement. This grief is often minimized and overlooked.
I have been practicing for over 20 years. I specialize in bereavement and loss . I am a Certified Grief Educator. Individuals, of all ages and backgrounds, may experience this for many an issue- loss of a loved one, loss of a relationship, to loss of a cherished pet. Each persons experience of loss is unique. There is no right way or wrong way to grieve. There is no time limit. My goal is to help clients manage what they are experiencing. Most importantly, I am here to listen.
My current passion is pet loss and bereavement. This grief is often minimized and overlooked.
In a warm, non-judgmental, creative space where you don’t have to find the right words to begin, we can lighten the grief or trauma you'e carrying inside, calm your anxiety, or address the quiet exhaustion of creeping burnout.
If you're navigating a major life transition, using art materials can help you find the language your inner dialogue needs. Opening a paintbox or uncapping a marker can feel a lot like home. :)
With over 20 years of experience, I work with people of all ages who are ready to explore, heal, and transform.
In a warm, non-judgmental, creative space where you don’t have to find the right words to begin, we can lighten the grief or trauma you'e carrying inside, calm your anxiety, or address the quiet exhaustion of creeping burnout.
If you're navigating a major life transition, using art materials can help you find the language your inner dialogue needs. Opening a paintbox or uncapping a marker can feel a lot like home. :)
With over 20 years of experience, I work with people of all ages who are ready to explore, heal, and transform.
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I know first hand what it is like to live with anxiety, depression and chronic pain.
Together, we will move through challenging and rewarding conversations/exercises to help bring understanding, movement and healing to whatever is making you feel stuck and unwell. "A healer is not someone that you go to for healing. A healer is someone that triggers within you, your own ability to heal yourself"
I know first hand what it is like to live with anxiety, depression and chronic pain.
Together, we will move through challenging and rewarding conversations/exercises to help bring understanding, movement and healing to whatever is making you feel stuck and unwell. "A healer is not someone that you go to for healing. A healer is someone that triggers within you, your own ability to heal yourself"
I have a passion for working with individuals struggling to find their way to a more peaceful and centred life, be it due to trauma, grief, turbulent relationships, depression, anxiety or anything else life throws our way. I centre my practice on an understanding that people are more than their problems and that we have the ability to create space for possibility and change. I work from a belief that people are the experts in their own lives, and I seek to guide clients to realize the capacity and tools they have to lead healthful and fulfilling lives.
I have a passion for working with individuals struggling to find their way to a more peaceful and centred life, be it due to trauma, grief, turbulent relationships, depression, anxiety or anything else life throws our way. I centre my practice on an understanding that people are more than their problems and that we have the ability to create space for possibility and change. I work from a belief that people are the experts in their own lives, and I seek to guide clients to realize the capacity and tools they have to lead healthful and fulfilling lives.
I would be most helpful to clients who may be struggling at school (K-university), have ADHD or symptoms of inattention/hyperactivity/impulsivity, deal with emotional and behavioural disturbance, suicidal thoughts, or self-harm, have social interaction difficulties, deal with low self-esteem, have chronic illnesses or pains (this only for up to 18 years old), or struggle with adjustment to a new situation, whether it is a regular stage of life (e.g., moving out of house to a university, parenthood) or tragic life changes (e.g., grief, loss of loved ones). Consultation with schools is my specialty as well.
I would be most helpful to clients who may be struggling at school (K-university), have ADHD or symptoms of inattention/hyperactivity/impulsivity, deal with emotional and behavioural disturbance, suicidal thoughts, or self-harm, have social interaction difficulties, deal with low self-esteem, have chronic illnesses or pains (this only for up to 18 years old), or struggle with adjustment to a new situation, whether it is a regular stage of life (e.g., moving out of house to a university, parenthood) or tragic life changes (e.g., grief, loss of loved ones). Consultation with schools is my specialty as well.
He performs independent comprehensive psychological disability assessments and delivers clinical health psychology services to help patients cope with medical difficulties such as chronic pain, insomnia, cancer, cardiac, and other lifestyle diseases.
Since 2009, he provided psychological assessment and treatment at the Psychological Trauma Programme at the Centre for Addiction & Mental Health (CAMH). From 2007-2009, he completed a fellowship at the Cognitive & Behavioural Health Program at Baycrest Centre and, in 2006, his residency in Calgary including the Tom Baker Cancer Centre.
He performs independent comprehensive psychological disability assessments and delivers clinical health psychology services to help patients cope with medical difficulties such as chronic pain, insomnia, cancer, cardiac, and other lifestyle diseases.
Since 2009, he provided psychological assessment and treatment at the Psychological Trauma Programme at the Centre for Addiction & Mental Health (CAMH). From 2007-2009, he completed a fellowship at the Cognitive & Behavioural Health Program at Baycrest Centre and, in 2006, his residency in Calgary including the Tom Baker Cancer Centre.
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 work with clients using solution focused methods, CBT and mindfulness.
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 work with clients using solution focused methods, CBT and mindfulness.
He works extensively with individuals with complex clinical presentations, including neurodevelopmental disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, chronic pain, mood disorders, and psychological distress.
Dr. Ivan Tran (Supervised Practice) is registered with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO) with declared competency in Clinical and Forensic/Correctional Psychology for Adolescents and Adults under the supervision of Ms. Brandie Stevenson and Dr. Natasha Williams. Dr. Tran obtained his Master of Psychology and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology degrees from Adler Graduate Professional School. Dr. Tran has over ten years of experience working with adolescents and adults across multiple domains, including psychological, neuropsychological, psychoeducational, psychovocational, and forensic assessments.
He works extensively with individuals with complex clinical presentations, including neurodevelopmental disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, chronic pain, mood disorders, and psychological distress.
Dr. Ivan Tran (Supervised Practice) is registered with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO) with declared competency in Clinical and Forensic/Correctional Psychology for Adolescents and Adults under the supervision of Ms. Brandie Stevenson and Dr. Natasha Williams. Dr. Tran obtained his Master of Psychology and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology degrees from Adler Graduate Professional School. Dr. Tran has over ten years of experience working with adolescents and adults across multiple domains, including psychological, neuropsychological, psychoeducational, psychovocational, and forensic assessments.
I'm a queer, disabled, neurodivergent, self-identified weirdo who knows how important it is to have a therapist who 'gets it' and who you 'click' with! Are you having a hard time finding a therapist who has lived experience similar to yours? Do you want to explore your queer identity, find your voice or break an unhelpful pattern? Are you navigating complex relationships with family as you break those intergenerational trauma cycles? Were you recently diagnosed with ADHD or ASD or just feel like an outlier? I got you! Together let's shed those layers of unworthiness and get you feeling confident about who you are and what you want!
I'm a queer, disabled, neurodivergent, self-identified weirdo who knows how important it is to have a therapist who 'gets it' and who you 'click' with! Are you having a hard time finding a therapist who has lived experience similar to yours? Do you want to explore your queer identity, find your voice or break an unhelpful pattern? Are you navigating complex relationships with family as you break those intergenerational trauma cycles? Were you recently diagnosed with ADHD or ASD or just feel like an outlier? I got you! Together let's shed those layers of unworthiness and get you feeling confident about who you are and what you want!
Sparks Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP (Q), CCC, MACP, BA
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Many navigate chronic illness, medical trauma, misdiagnosis, ADHD, caregiving stress, separation, divorce, blended family dynamics, strained parent–adult child relationships, or fears and phobias.
I specialize in mechanism‑focused conceptualization, mapping patterns and fear architecture, and helping you see the moments where thoughts shape behaviour. I blend trauma‑responsive CBT, IFS, somatic and hypnotherapy, ADHD‑informed care, Brainspotting training, and Terry Real’s couples therapy to slow things down and build awareness and skill.
Many navigate chronic illness, medical trauma, misdiagnosis, ADHD, caregiving stress, separation, divorce, blended family dynamics, strained parent–adult child relationships, or fears and phobias.
I specialize in mechanism‑focused conceptualization, mapping patterns and fear architecture, and helping you see the moments where thoughts shape behaviour. I blend trauma‑responsive CBT, IFS, somatic and hypnotherapy, ADHD‑informed care, Brainspotting training, and Terry Real’s couples therapy to slow things down and build awareness and skill.
expertise in imental health (e.g. anxiety, depression, trauma); addictions (substances, problem gambling, eating, sex, and internet); concurrent disorders; developmental disability (ASD, MID, LD, ADHD, ODD); dual diagnosis; rehabilitation (MVA, WSIB, OWN, LTD, RTW, mTBI, and traumatic injuries); chronic illness ( chronic pain and other chronic medical conditions); return to work, parenting (child and youth); couples and marital relationship, personal wellbeing/development.
practices in various clinical settings, e.g., hospital, non-profit and outpatient community agencies, walk-in clinic, Family Health Team, rehabilitation clinics and private practice; clients are from all walks of life, different age groups (6 and up), with various sexual orientations, and diverse social/economical/cultural backgrounds.
expertise in imental health (e.g. anxiety, depression, trauma); addictions (substances, problem gambling, eating, sex, and internet); concurrent disorders; developmental disability (ASD, MID, LD, ADHD, ODD); dual diagnosis; rehabilitation (MVA, WSIB, OWN, LTD, RTW, mTBI, and traumatic injuries); chronic illness ( chronic pain and other chronic medical conditions); return to work, parenting (child and youth); couples and marital relationship, personal wellbeing/development.
practices in various clinical settings, e.g., hospital, non-profit and outpatient community agencies, walk-in clinic, Family Health Team, rehabilitation clinics and private practice; clients are from all walks of life, different age groups (6 and up), with various sexual orientations, and diverse social/economical/cultural backgrounds.
Is your physical and emotional pain controlling your life?
I specialize in working with people experiencing chronic pain and illness, trauma, relationship issues, sexual difficulties, stress, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem issues. I am trained to provide Brainspotting treatment for trauma processing, which can help you get unstuck and feel a sense of emotional and physical release!
Is your physical and emotional pain controlling your life?
I specialize in working with people experiencing chronic pain and illness, trauma, relationship issues, sexual difficulties, stress, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem issues. I am trained to provide Brainspotting treatment for trauma processing, which can help you get unstuck and feel a sense of emotional and physical release!
Some of my specialties include anxious and depressed mood, parenting struggles, divorce, individual challenges, chronic pain, brain injury, and trauma.
Counselling will first focus on investigating the unhelpful and perhaps harmful patterns and habits which may be sabotaging your ability to manage your life. Secondly, you will learn different ways and tools in which to interpret, process, and then modify your circumstances, with the goal of meeting your personal potential.
Some of my specialties include anxious and depressed mood, parenting struggles, divorce, individual challenges, chronic pain, brain injury, and trauma.
Counselling will first focus on investigating the unhelpful and perhaps harmful patterns and habits which may be sabotaging your ability to manage your life. Secondly, you will learn different ways and tools in which to interpret, process, and then modify your circumstances, with the goal of meeting your personal potential.
I specialize in supporting individuals navigating chronic pain or illness, cancer, trauma, anxiety, burnout, high-stress roles and first responders.
Together we will focus on understanding patterns, reconnecting with yourself, and creating space for complexity. My work is rooted in a relational, person-centred approach and draws from EMDR, internal family systems, narrative therapy, mindfulness, and strength-based approaches.
I specialize in supporting individuals navigating chronic pain or illness, cancer, trauma, anxiety, burnout, high-stress roles and first responders.
Together we will focus on understanding patterns, reconnecting with yourself, and creating space for complexity. My work is rooted in a relational, person-centred approach and draws from EMDR, internal family systems, narrative therapy, mindfulness, and strength-based approaches.
I believe people often seek therapy to gain a deeper understanding of their circumstances and reclaim some control in their lives, especially when they feel lost or overwhelmed. Many of my clients are navigating anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions, or a sense of disconnection from others and/or themselves. They often carry a harsh inner critic within and feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve them, which they wish to change. My aim is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where together we can explore your personal experiences, build self-compassion, and move toward a life that feels more aligned with your values.
I believe people often seek therapy to gain a deeper understanding of their circumstances and reclaim some control in their lives, especially when they feel lost or overwhelmed. Many of my clients are navigating anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions, or a sense of disconnection from others and/or themselves. They often carry a harsh inner critic within and feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve them, which they wish to change. My aim is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where together we can explore your personal experiences, build self-compassion, and move toward a life that feels more aligned with your values.
With over 20 years of experience as a Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist, I can help equip you with insight and skills to grow beyond the challenges you’re facing, whether anxiety, depression, grief, chronic pain, or stress.
I use cognitive-behavioural therapy and other treatment modalities, but the single biggest predictor of treatment success is a strong and trusting relationship with your therapist. So, no matter who you end up working with in therapy, it’s important to feel a good “fit” with them.
With over 20 years of experience as a Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist, I can help equip you with insight and skills to grow beyond the challenges you’re facing, whether anxiety, depression, grief, chronic pain, or stress.
I use cognitive-behavioural therapy and other treatment modalities, but the single biggest predictor of treatment success is a strong and trusting relationship with your therapist. So, no matter who you end up working with in therapy, it’s important to feel a good “fit” with them.
Lilin Qiu - EMDR Trauma
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MSc, MA, BA, RYT-200
7 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L4X
I'm a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) using EMDR with adults in single-incident or complex trauma, and with people living with chronic pain.
EMDR is the core of how I work — a structured, well-researched method that helps your brain reprocess distressing memories so they stop hitting as hard. Because trauma and pain live in the body too, I also use somatic and mindfulness work from my training as a registered yoga teacher. For chronic pain, that often reaches further than talk alone.
I'm a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) using EMDR with adults in single-incident or complex trauma, and with people living with chronic pain.
EMDR is the core of how I work — a structured, well-researched method that helps your brain reprocess distressing memories so they stop hitting as hard. Because trauma and pain live in the body too, I also use somatic and mindfulness work from my training as a registered yoga teacher. For chronic pain, that often reaches further than talk alone.
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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.