Chronic Pain Therapists in T2N
Diana Gudim
Psychologist, MSCP, RPsych
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2N
Margaret Caudill"s proven Pain Management Program to support my work with folks managing chronic pain/illness.
I help couples with difficulties in their relationships including emotional connection, intimacy, infidelity, blended family, and communication challenges. I also work with folks dealing with chronic pain and/or illness, trauma and/or abuse, and with the disabling challenges of anxiety and depression. Using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Dr. Janina Fisher Trauma Therapy, Level 3 Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy, I offer practical solutions and experiential learning, along with proven skills within a compassionate and respectful setting.
Margaret Caudill"s proven Pain Management Program to support my work with folks managing chronic pain/illness.
I help couples with difficulties in their relationships including emotional connection, intimacy, infidelity, blended family, and communication challenges. I also work with folks dealing with chronic pain and/or illness, trauma and/or abuse, and with the disabling challenges of anxiety and depression. Using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Dr. Janina Fisher Trauma Therapy, Level 3 Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy, I offer practical solutions and experiential learning, along with proven skills within a compassionate and respectful setting.
Dr. Saneeta Saunders
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych
Verified Verified
Calgary, AB T2N
Taking the first step in seeking therapy is a sign of strength. I am an experienced doctorate trained Clinical Psychologist with expertise in assessment & therapy, specializing in evidence-based treatment of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, autism spectrum/Asperger’s (neurodiversity affirming), personality, identity & self-esteem issues, addictions, chronic illness/pain; and in dealing with challenging life situations such as loss/grief, relationship or work issues. I also value and provide therapy from a positive psychology orientation, supporting self-growth, authenticity, & living your best life.
Taking the first step in seeking therapy is a sign of strength. I am an experienced doctorate trained Clinical Psychologist with expertise in assessment & therapy, specializing in evidence-based treatment of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, autism spectrum/Asperger’s (neurodiversity affirming), personality, identity & self-esteem issues, addictions, chronic illness/pain; and in dealing with challenging life situations such as loss/grief, relationship or work issues. I also value and provide therapy from a positive psychology orientation, supporting self-growth, authenticity, & living your best life.
Dr. Hillary Sharpe
Psychologist, PhD, MSc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2N
In the flow of life it can be easy to lose track of who we are and the parts of ourselves that we value the most. Maybe you’ve never had a chance to grow into the person you’d like to be, or perhaps you’re held back by other factors such as life transitions, unhealthy relationships, toxic work environments, cultural expectations, illness/disease, or self-limiting beliefs. Let me help you navigate these challenges and create a life that reflects your values, true sense of self, and preferred ways of being.
In the flow of life it can be easy to lose track of who we are and the parts of ourselves that we value the most. Maybe you’ve never had a chance to grow into the person you’d like to be, or perhaps you’re held back by other factors such as life transitions, unhealthy relationships, toxic work environments, cultural expectations, illness/disease, or self-limiting beliefs. Let me help you navigate these challenges and create a life that reflects your values, true sense of self, and preferred ways of being.
Jasen Elliott
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych
Verified Verified
Calgary, AB T2N
Troubled by anxiety and thoughts that cut you off from others and keep you up late? Feeling shut down, confused, or disconnected due to unresolved emotional pain and disappointments? I take an active role to engage with clients so we make meaningful progress and restore vitality and self-compassion in a time-efficient manner.
Specializing in advanced psychotherapy for anxiety, depression, and unexplained somatic symptoms, I offer highly individualized treatment within an honest and collaborative working relationship. A thorough initial consultation is used to clarify and tailor treatment objectives based on individual need and response to intervention. Immediate efforts are aimed at mobilizing agency, self-understanding, and other healing resources in order to accelerate treatment progress. A premium is placed on resolving core issues driving people’s difficulties so they are freed up to move forward in life.
Troubled by anxiety and thoughts that cut you off from others and keep you up late? Feeling shut down, confused, or disconnected due to unresolved emotional pain and disappointments? I take an active role to engage with clients so we make meaningful progress and restore vitality and self-compassion in a time-efficient manner.
Specializing in advanced psychotherapy for anxiety, depression, and unexplained somatic symptoms, I offer highly individualized treatment within an honest and collaborative working relationship. A thorough initial consultation is used to clarify and tailor treatment objectives based on individual need and response to intervention. Immediate efforts are aimed at mobilizing agency, self-understanding, and other healing resources in order to accelerate treatment progress. A premium is placed on resolving core issues driving people’s difficulties so they are freed up to move forward in life.
Walker Psychological
Psychologist
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2N
Currently available services include: "The Scoop" workshop - focused on sexual communication, arousal and pleasure, and strategies to address low desire & sexual pain (Cost: $65/75 minutes).
Walker Psychological offers specialized services in sexuality, relationships, trauma, anxiety and body image. Chelsea Anderson, an associate at Walker Psych, is now offering 1:1 therapy in person and online. We offer evidence-based treatments and use a relaxed and affirming approach to therapy, catered to your goals. Dr. Lauren has a waitlist for individual or couples sexuality-based referrals, but is accepting new clients for sexuality workshops, and group-based mindfulness therapy for women with sexual concerns.
Currently available services include: "The Scoop" workshop - focused on sexual communication, arousal and pleasure, and strategies to address low desire & sexual pain (Cost: $65/75 minutes).
Walker Psychological offers specialized services in sexuality, relationships, trauma, anxiety and body image. Chelsea Anderson, an associate at Walker Psych, is now offering 1:1 therapy in person and online. We offer evidence-based treatments and use a relaxed and affirming approach to therapy, catered to your goals. Dr. Lauren has a waitlist for individual or couples sexuality-based referrals, but is accepting new clients for sexuality workshops, and group-based mindfulness therapy for women with sexual concerns.
Courtney Edwards
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2N
I have EMDR Level 1 & 2 training to support people through trauma, chronic pain, and self esteem struggles.
I work with adults dealing with work stress, burnout, anxiety, and people who are breaking old cycles, whether that's family, relationships or in the community. You may be feeling stuck, questioning your options, or want to feel more confident in your choices. I can help you navigate the times of stress and uncertainty, process painful experiences, build boundaries you feel good about, and live in line with your goals and values.
I have EMDR Level 1 & 2 training to support people through trauma, chronic pain, and self esteem struggles.
I work with adults dealing with work stress, burnout, anxiety, and people who are breaking old cycles, whether that's family, relationships or in the community. You may be feeling stuck, questioning your options, or want to feel more confident in your choices. I can help you navigate the times of stress and uncertainty, process painful experiences, build boundaries you feel good about, and live in line with your goals and values.
Dr. Sarah Hines
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Calgary, AB T2N
I am also trained in Health/Medical Psychology, which assists in the prevention and treatment of physical illness.
Does your anxiety keep you from what really matters in your life? Are you much harder on yourself than you would be to others? Do you get overwhelmed with feelings like anger, grief, or closeness with others, and the ways that you've learned to cope in the past are no longer serving you well? Individual psychotherapy can, and does, help. I am a Ph.D. level Clinical Psychologist who can help you understand the confusing patterns of thoughts and emotions that are keeping you feeling stuck.
I am also trained in Health/Medical Psychology, which assists in the prevention and treatment of physical illness.
Does your anxiety keep you from what really matters in your life? Are you much harder on yourself than you would be to others? Do you get overwhelmed with feelings like anger, grief, or closeness with others, and the ways that you've learned to cope in the past are no longer serving you well? Individual psychotherapy can, and does, help. I am a Ph.D. level Clinical Psychologist who can help you understand the confusing patterns of thoughts and emotions that are keeping you feeling stuck.
Derek Van Dalen
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MACP, CCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2N
I can work with those for whom their faith is a resource or a source of pain.
Being pulled in many different directions is exhausting. Work, family and personal stress can be overwhelming, and cause us to shut down, become upset or even feel anxious. From work to sleep to relationships, joy is missing. You might feel burned out, alone, and perhaps disconnected from your own body. You might have tried other resources and they aren't working. You don’t know where to turn. Here’s where I come in. I have worked through personal trauma, work-related stress, and experienced career changes. Now I seek to provide a safe place for people to find a helpful way forward.
I can work with those for whom their faith is a resource or a source of pain.
Being pulled in many different directions is exhausting. Work, family and personal stress can be overwhelming, and cause us to shut down, become upset or even feel anxious. From work to sleep to relationships, joy is missing. You might feel burned out, alone, and perhaps disconnected from your own body. You might have tried other resources and they aren't working. You don’t know where to turn. Here’s where I come in. I have worked through personal trauma, work-related stress, and experienced career changes. Now I seek to provide a safe place for people to find a helpful way forward.
Norm Wellington
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych, RFM, RPCA
Verified Verified
Calgary, AB T2N (Online Only)
Conflict sources, such as the "invisible handicaps" of LD/ADD, have been identified when pain may be relieved.
My practice, over the years, has become more and more attuned to problems of conflict and issues of violence. As a trained child psychologist, I have seen first hand the raw damage an emotional injury continues to create. As a clinician, it has not been unusual for me to see the same sorts of trauma: yet locked away in one's memory, living on in current behaviour. This is what conflict can do. The issues just seem to keep on repeating themselves, inevitably with the same unfortunate outcomes. (My role sometimes is the Life Coach who becomes a personal guide.)
Conflict sources, such as the "invisible handicaps" of LD/ADD, have been identified when pain may be relieved.
My practice, over the years, has become more and more attuned to problems of conflict and issues of violence. As a trained child psychologist, I have seen first hand the raw damage an emotional injury continues to create. As a clinician, it has not been unusual for me to see the same sorts of trauma: yet locked away in one's memory, living on in current behaviour. This is what conflict can do. The issues just seem to keep on repeating themselves, inevitably with the same unfortunate outcomes. (My role sometimes is the Life Coach who becomes a personal guide.)
Manu J. Sharma
MSc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2N
I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist offering psychological assessment services (e.g., ADHD assessment) and psychotherapy. I believe that everyone has the ability to make lasting positive changes in their lives and finding a psychologist that fits with you is part of that process. I prioritize diversity, and an open and collaborative therapeutic relationship. If you are an adult struggling with ADHD, racial identity issues, stress, chronic pain, depressed mood, anxiety, chronic illness, grief, relationship difficulties, career dissatisfaction, sleep difficulties, or work-related stress, please feel free to reach out.
I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist offering psychological assessment services (e.g., ADHD assessment) and psychotherapy. I believe that everyone has the ability to make lasting positive changes in their lives and finding a psychologist that fits with you is part of that process. I prioritize diversity, and an open and collaborative therapeutic relationship. If you are an adult struggling with ADHD, racial identity issues, stress, chronic pain, depressed mood, anxiety, chronic illness, grief, relationship difficulties, career dissatisfaction, sleep difficulties, or work-related stress, please feel free to reach out.
Madelaine Robillard
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2N
Hello! My name is Madelaine, and I have been working in mental health for 8 years in the areas of domestic abuse, child welfare, Indigenous services, 2SLGBTQI+ identities, gender and sexuality, education, and healthcare. I also work with couples, poly/ENM dynamics and with those living with a disability or chronic illness.
Hello! My name is Madelaine, and I have been working in mental health for 8 years in the areas of domestic abuse, child welfare, Indigenous services, 2SLGBTQI+ identities, gender and sexuality, education, and healthcare. I also work with couples, poly/ENM dynamics and with those living with a disability or chronic illness.
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Psychologist, PhD, RPsych
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2N
Waitlist for new clients
In my experience, most people are much more courageous and resilient than they give themselves credit for. As such, in both my assessment and therapy work, I focus on an individual’s strengths to help them develop skills and resources for tackling whatever they are struggling with. Do you need help managing your stress and worry about the current state of the world? Are you dealing with grief, loss, or unresolved trauma? Do you have symptoms such as depressed mood, fatigue, insomnia, pain, panic attacks or unhealthy behaviours such as avoidance, anger, or substance misuse? Do you have a loved one with dementia? I can help.
In my experience, most people are much more courageous and resilient than they give themselves credit for. As such, in both my assessment and therapy work, I focus on an individual’s strengths to help them develop skills and resources for tackling whatever they are struggling with. Do you need help managing your stress and worry about the current state of the world? Are you dealing with grief, loss, or unresolved trauma? Do you have symptoms such as depressed mood, fatigue, insomnia, pain, panic attacks or unhealthy behaviours such as avoidance, anger, or substance misuse? Do you have a loved one with dementia? I can help.
Lesley King
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MACP
Verified Verified
Calgary, AB T2N
At Lesley King Counselling I provide compassionate trauma therapy and couples counselling to help you overcome anxiety, depression, ADHD, chronic pain & stress and other mental health challenges. I believe that everyone has the potential to lead a fulfilling life and am here to help you achieve that. Based in Calgary, I offer in-person and online counselling therapy throughout Alberta and Nunavut.
At Lesley King Counselling I provide compassionate trauma therapy and couples counselling to help you overcome anxiety, depression, ADHD, chronic pain & stress and other mental health challenges. I believe that everyone has the potential to lead a fulfilling life and am here to help you achieve that. Based in Calgary, I offer in-person and online counselling therapy throughout Alberta and Nunavut.
Sara Jungen
Psychologist, BA(hon), MA, RPsych
Verified Verified
Calgary, AB T2N (Online Only)
Specifically for trauma, Sara uses EMDR, a science-based approach that allows for the reprocessing and resolution of past pain.
Often described as having a calm presence, Sara Jungen is a Registered Psychologist who is passionate about supporting individuals to live in the present, unburdened by the past. Sara completed her B.A. (honours) in Psychology at the University of Calgary, and after some time doing therapeutic work both locally and internationally, it became clear that in order to be of most benefit to others, she needed to further her training and delve deeper into her own process.
Specifically for trauma, Sara uses EMDR, a science-based approach that allows for the reprocessing and resolution of past pain.
Often described as having a calm presence, Sara Jungen is a Registered Psychologist who is passionate about supporting individuals to live in the present, unburdened by the past. Sara completed her B.A. (honours) in Psychology at the University of Calgary, and after some time doing therapeutic work both locally and internationally, it became clear that in order to be of most benefit to others, she needed to further her training and delve deeper into her own process.
Logan McColl
Occupational Therapist, MScOT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2N
Mental health, pain, and trauma issues interfere with real-world success.
Feel overwhelmed or burned out, struggling to focus or decompress? Let's make sense of your concerns, find a clear way forward, and get you back on track. With 15 years experience and proven approaches, I will help you establish lasting wellness so you can stay on top of what really matters - your interests, responsibilities, and relationships.
Mental health, pain, and trauma issues interfere with real-world success.
Feel overwhelmed or burned out, struggling to focus or decompress? Let's make sense of your concerns, find a clear way forward, and get you back on track. With 15 years experience and proven approaches, I will help you establish lasting wellness so you can stay on top of what really matters - your interests, responsibilities, and relationships.
Kristy Brosz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2N
*Chronic Illness/Rare Disease Therapist & Trauma/Grief Specialist* Everyone deserves safety, trust, and hope. These build the foundation for our belief in ourselves, connection with others, and help us to live a meaningful life. Stress, health diagnosis, and unexpected challenges can uproot us. When that happens it’s my privilege to create a safe, grounding connection to help you find your way back to a meaningful life. Through a combination of trauma-informed and evidence-based counselling interventions, I provide a soft place to land, where you are seen, heard, and can safely speak your truth on the road to healing.
*Chronic Illness/Rare Disease Therapist & Trauma/Grief Specialist* Everyone deserves safety, trust, and hope. These build the foundation for our belief in ourselves, connection with others, and help us to live a meaningful life. Stress, health diagnosis, and unexpected challenges can uproot us. When that happens it’s my privilege to create a safe, grounding connection to help you find your way back to a meaningful life. Through a combination of trauma-informed and evidence-based counselling interventions, I provide a soft place to land, where you are seen, heard, and can safely speak your truth on the road to healing.
Mikaela Pahulje
Registered Provisional Psychologist, BSc, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2N
I work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families. As a Certified Synergetic Play Therapist, I am passionate about helping kids navigate their way in the world. I can also help with eating disorders, chronic pain and illness, trauma, grief, relationships, separation and divorce, adoption, self-esteem, developmental challenges, sports performance, and other mental health challenges. As well, I am trained in EMDR and Gottman Method for couples. Although there is no manual or script to navigate one’s life, there are certainly opportunities for curiosity and self-awareness to deal with feelings, thoughts, and challenges.
I work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families. As a Certified Synergetic Play Therapist, I am passionate about helping kids navigate their way in the world. I can also help with eating disorders, chronic pain and illness, trauma, grief, relationships, separation and divorce, adoption, self-esteem, developmental challenges, sports performance, and other mental health challenges. As well, I am trained in EMDR and Gottman Method for couples. Although there is no manual or script to navigate one’s life, there are certainly opportunities for curiosity and self-awareness to deal with feelings, thoughts, and challenges.
Dr. Nicole Nayoski
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2N
I help individuals who struggle with difficult emotions such as anxiety, depression, anger, guilt, jealousy and shame. I teach critical skills to deal with difficult or intrusive thoughts as well as life stressors, including relationship difficulties, work stress, life transitions, grief and loss, and chronic illnesses. You can learn to let go of past hurts and focus on the here and now. You can learn to change your emotional reaction and respond in a healthy way. Together, we address barriers to your well-being so that you can feel secure and experience a balanced, meaningful life.
I help individuals who struggle with difficult emotions such as anxiety, depression, anger, guilt, jealousy and shame. I teach critical skills to deal with difficult or intrusive thoughts as well as life stressors, including relationship difficulties, work stress, life transitions, grief and loss, and chronic illnesses. You can learn to let go of past hurts and focus on the here and now. You can learn to change your emotional reaction and respond in a healthy way. Together, we address barriers to your well-being so that you can feel secure and experience a balanced, meaningful life.
Viewpoint Calgary Psychological Services
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Calgary, AB T2N
Welcome to Viewpoint Calgary Psychological Services. Our goal is to promote your psychological well being by offering hope, support, and effective counselling services. Discover how our therapists can support you in achieving a fresh perspective, renewed confidence, personal growth and a transformed sense of wellness. Services offered in-person in Calgary and virtually in Calgary, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia.
Welcome to Viewpoint Calgary Psychological Services. Our goal is to promote your psychological well being by offering hope, support, and effective counselling services. Discover how our therapists can support you in achieving a fresh perspective, renewed confidence, personal growth and a transformed sense of wellness. Services offered in-person in Calgary and virtually in Calgary, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia.
Karen Daniels
Occupational Therapist, MA, OT(Reg), REAT
Verified Verified
Calgary, AB T2N
Our lives are full of transitions. Are you at a crossroad, not sure how to move forward with what you want? Do you care for others and then neglect your own needs? Are you wanting to create space to listen to your own inner knowing? Do you want to access your creative imagination, discover how it can be a resource to help you move and decide? As part of our sessions we will use arts-based strategies such as writing, music, art, play and drama. Meaningful symbols and experiences can shine light on what is important. Would you like more practice acknowledging yourself, listening to your body, easing life's pressures and stresses?
Our lives are full of transitions. Are you at a crossroad, not sure how to move forward with what you want? Do you care for others and then neglect your own needs? Are you wanting to create space to listen to your own inner knowing? Do you want to access your creative imagination, discover how it can be a resource to help you move and decide? As part of our sessions we will use arts-based strategies such as writing, music, art, play and drama. Meaningful symbols and experiences can shine light on what is important. Would you like more practice acknowledging yourself, listening to your body, easing life's pressures and stresses?
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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.