Chronic Pain Therapists in Okotoks, AB
Starting therapy can be overwhelming but you have come to the right place! I will help you understand the underlying factors contributing to your challenges and help you create lasting positive change. I work with those 14 years and older who are facing anxiety, stress, burnout, parenting struggles, illness adjustment, grief/loss, trauma, relationship issues and much more. I have a special interest working with health care workers and first responders.
Starting therapy can be overwhelming but you have come to the right place! I will help you understand the underlying factors contributing to your challenges and help you create lasting positive change. I work with those 14 years and older who are facing anxiety, stress, burnout, parenting struggles, illness adjustment, grief/loss, trauma, relationship issues and much more. I have a special interest working with health care workers and first responders.
South Calgary Psychology
Psychologist, MSc, RPsych, BSW, BA
Verified Verified
Okotoks, AB T1S
Waitlist for new clients
I give clients many new techniques, understandings, skills, resources and exercises to recover from Anxiety, Trauma, Depression, OCD, Insomnia, Pain, PTSD, Eating Disorders and Phobias.
Hello & Thanks for taking time to view my profile. I find clients are quite aware of how unhappy they are & the impact on their lives, but they don’t know how to fix it. Since 2005, I have worked alongside courageous clients to eliminate distress & make lasting remarkable change. I avidly believe most Mental Health concerns are NOT problems you are stuck with and change is achievable. I work with older adolescents and adults seeking treatment for Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Binge Eating and Complex Health & Weight Concerns. E-mail and start changing how you feel, think, do, & relate to others- change the course & joy in your life!
I give clients many new techniques, understandings, skills, resources and exercises to recover from Anxiety, Trauma, Depression, OCD, Insomnia, Pain, PTSD, Eating Disorders and Phobias.
Hello & Thanks for taking time to view my profile. I find clients are quite aware of how unhappy they are & the impact on their lives, but they don’t know how to fix it. Since 2005, I have worked alongside courageous clients to eliminate distress & make lasting remarkable change. I avidly believe most Mental Health concerns are NOT problems you are stuck with and change is achievable. I work with older adolescents and adults seeking treatment for Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Binge Eating and Complex Health & Weight Concerns. E-mail and start changing how you feel, think, do, & relate to others- change the course & joy in your life!
Elizabeth Hides
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW, CT, CMMT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Okotoks, AB T1S
Seeking grief care may feel uncomfortable and scary for you but finding help, can ease pain and suffering, show you that you are not alone, offer hope and get back some sense of control.
Grief is a natural and unique experience. Hello! I am a holistic grief specialist. I am not your typical talk counsellor. I help adult Albertan’s connect to their mind, body, spirit and life again after a death, loss or life change. Grief is unique in how each person experiences it. Grief can be chaotic, overwhelming, isolating and sometimes leaving you feeling you have no control of your mind, body and life. Having both personal and professional experience with death, loss and unpredictable changes, allows me to be thoughtful about the importance of creating a safe space to share your raw emotions, thoughts and story of loss.
Seeking grief care may feel uncomfortable and scary for you but finding help, can ease pain and suffering, show you that you are not alone, offer hope and get back some sense of control.
Grief is a natural and unique experience. Hello! I am a holistic grief specialist. I am not your typical talk counsellor. I help adult Albertan’s connect to their mind, body, spirit and life again after a death, loss or life change. Grief is unique in how each person experiences it. Grief can be chaotic, overwhelming, isolating and sometimes leaving you feeling you have no control of your mind, body and life. Having both personal and professional experience with death, loss and unpredictable changes, allows me to be thoughtful about the importance of creating a safe space to share your raw emotions, thoughts and story of loss.
Strength Counselling Services
Counsellor, MEd, CCC, RCC, RSW, RP
Verified Verified
Okotoks, AB T1S (Online Only)
We have combined our extensive professional experience with lessons learned from our own personal healing so we are capable of recognizing the depth of pain our clients experience.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We have combined our extensive professional experience with lessons learned from our own personal healing so we are capable of recognizing the depth of pain our clients experience.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
Do you feel that you are not living the life you want? Are you looking for a positive change in your life? Everyone experiences challenges that are hard to handle alone. I help clients overcome the obstacles they face so they can live a fulfilling life. Understanding and connecting with who you are will allow you to find meaning, heal from pain, and move forward towards the life you wish to live. I believe that engaging in a collaborative therapeutic process can help people live happier, healthier, and more productive lives. I provide caring, compassionate, and accepting support to set the foundation for a trusting relationship.
Do you feel that you are not living the life you want? Are you looking for a positive change in your life? Everyone experiences challenges that are hard to handle alone. I help clients overcome the obstacles they face so they can live a fulfilling life. Understanding and connecting with who you are will allow you to find meaning, heal from pain, and move forward towards the life you wish to live. I believe that engaging in a collaborative therapeutic process can help people live happier, healthier, and more productive lives. I provide caring, compassionate, and accepting support to set the foundation for a trusting relationship.
My specialties focus on treating anxiety, depression, OCD, eating disorders, chronic pain, grief/loss, self-worth and PTSD.
Hi! I'm Kirsten. I hold a Masters in Social Work with a clinical focus and I am Registered Clinical Social Worker. Additionally, I am just starting the journey of my Doctorate of Social Work, clinical Trauma specialization through Barry University. I take pride and care in my work as I always want to ensure each client's voice is heard in therapy. I have heavily focused my career in trauma-informed practice and believe this is the way to be true and open-hearted with all clients.
My specialties focus on treating anxiety, depression, OCD, eating disorders, chronic pain, grief/loss, self-worth and PTSD.
Hi! I'm Kirsten. I hold a Masters in Social Work with a clinical focus and I am Registered Clinical Social Worker. Additionally, I am just starting the journey of my Doctorate of Social Work, clinical Trauma specialization through Barry University. I take pride and care in my work as I always want to ensure each client's voice is heard in therapy. I have heavily focused my career in trauma-informed practice and believe this is the way to be true and open-hearted with all clients.
In creating a safe space we can then look at targeted treatments and approaches to maladaptive coping, addiction, illness adjustment etc.
As a clinical social worker I have had the privilege of walking beside acutely ill and often terminal patients (and families). Many times those patients struggle with severe addiction and trauma, and want to find a different way to live. Even if addiction or trauma are not the primary issues, the pain. suffering and fear that accompanies a life limiting illness, mood disturbance, relationship conflict or loss, can be extraordinary. I believe people are the experts of their own lived experience. My job is to provide compassion, insight and direction (when required) for that pain, with the intention of creating a healing path forward.
In creating a safe space we can then look at targeted treatments and approaches to maladaptive coping, addiction, illness adjustment etc.
As a clinical social worker I have had the privilege of walking beside acutely ill and often terminal patients (and families). Many times those patients struggle with severe addiction and trauma, and want to find a different way to live. Even if addiction or trauma are not the primary issues, the pain. suffering and fear that accompanies a life limiting illness, mood disturbance, relationship conflict or loss, can be extraordinary. I believe people are the experts of their own lived experience. My job is to provide compassion, insight and direction (when required) for that pain, with the intention of creating a healing path forward.
I specialize in trauma related symptoms and concerns. As an EMDR certified therapist I can help with complex trauma, relational trauma, phobias, mood and relationship concerns. I offer treatment intensives and day retreats. Depression, anxiety relationship concerns are often symptoms of trauma and we can explore healing further with EMDR and somatic therapies. I also support individuals and their family members struggling with stress, behaviour problems, communication difficulties, marital concerns, and co-parenting issues after separation and divorce. often a little help can change the direction to a more positive one.
I specialize in trauma related symptoms and concerns. As an EMDR certified therapist I can help with complex trauma, relational trauma, phobias, mood and relationship concerns. I offer treatment intensives and day retreats. Depression, anxiety relationship concerns are often symptoms of trauma and we can explore healing further with EMDR and somatic therapies. I also support individuals and their family members struggling with stress, behaviour problems, communication difficulties, marital concerns, and co-parenting issues after separation and divorce. often a little help can change the direction to a more positive one.
Sometimes we can feel overwhelmed or stuck, making the idea of being happy and free seem like an unattainable task. Maybe you are experiencing feelings, thoughts, or sensations that you do not understand, ultimately causing you distress, and are striving to work through your concerns. You may have experienced adverse circumstances, such as trauma, injury, or loss, and are looking to empower your inner survivor. Together, we can make growth, transformation, and hope a possibility! I look forward to working with through your path of discovery, offering you a hand up and empowering your ever-growing resiliency.
Sometimes we can feel overwhelmed or stuck, making the idea of being happy and free seem like an unattainable task. Maybe you are experiencing feelings, thoughts, or sensations that you do not understand, ultimately causing you distress, and are striving to work through your concerns. You may have experienced adverse circumstances, such as trauma, injury, or loss, and are looking to empower your inner survivor. Together, we can make growth, transformation, and hope a possibility! I look forward to working with through your path of discovery, offering you a hand up and empowering your ever-growing resiliency.
Do you feel disconnected and alone as you journey through life? Are your emotions overwhelming right now? Does it feel like the anxiety, depression, isolation, or emotional overwhelm are a barrier to living a whole and connected life? Maybe you’ve experienced some kind of trauma, sexual abuse, or depression and you are at a point where you are ready to move forward. If you are reading this, a part of you is ready for change and to feel better.
Do you feel disconnected and alone as you journey through life? Are your emotions overwhelming right now? Does it feel like the anxiety, depression, isolation, or emotional overwhelm are a barrier to living a whole and connected life? Maybe you’ve experienced some kind of trauma, sexual abuse, or depression and you are at a point where you are ready to move forward. If you are reading this, a part of you is ready for change and to feel better.
Weekdays/evening /weekend availability: I offer 25 years experience in the psychology field with extensive background in a variety of modalities that range the continuum of science and soul. I have been honoured to journey thousands of hours with clients through the intricate and sacred stories of their lives. I strive to bring grounded knowledge and theory, compassionate witnessing, heart-led guidance, practical tools and strategies, and body/mind techniques to support the reflection, healing and change process. A little humour goes a long way too ;)
Weekdays/evening /weekend availability: I offer 25 years experience in the psychology field with extensive background in a variety of modalities that range the continuum of science and soul. I have been honoured to journey thousands of hours with clients through the intricate and sacred stories of their lives. I strive to bring grounded knowledge and theory, compassionate witnessing, heart-led guidance, practical tools and strategies, and body/mind techniques to support the reflection, healing and change process. A little humour goes a long way too ;)
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Psychologist, PsyD, MA(CRE), BComm, MAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Okotoks, AB T1S
You are searching for answers, perhaps stuck, and may feel a bit lost about how to find your way forward. You can be sensitive, intense, and passionate and you're interested in living from a place of aliveness, well-being, and spark. You may have a history of trauma, suffering, and loss and yet you are also a survivor. I look forward to working with you, attending to both the suffering and the resilience, the loss and the grace; to listening to and affirming the melody within your words. I work with several provisional and registered psychologists at Foothills Integrative. How can we help?
You are searching for answers, perhaps stuck, and may feel a bit lost about how to find your way forward. You can be sensitive, intense, and passionate and you're interested in living from a place of aliveness, well-being, and spark. You may have a history of trauma, suffering, and loss and yet you are also a survivor. I look forward to working with you, attending to both the suffering and the resilience, the loss and the grace; to listening to and affirming the melody within your words. I work with several provisional and registered psychologists at Foothills Integrative. How can we help?
Shauna Greene
Registered Provisional Psychologist, CCC, MACP, BA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Okotoks, AB T1S
Seeking support is brave. It signifies that you already have the strength and capacity for resilience and growth. I would be honoured to learn about you and your story, and adjust my approach so that your unique needs are met. It is my priority to provide a safe, non-judgmental, and unbiased space where you will be seen, heard, and comfortable exploring your inner and outer world and working through your concerns. I hope all my clients feel understood, accepted, validated, cared for, and empowered. I believe in mutual transparency and cultural humility, and value your perspective and feedback.
Seeking support is brave. It signifies that you already have the strength and capacity for resilience and growth. I would be honoured to learn about you and your story, and adjust my approach so that your unique needs are met. It is my priority to provide a safe, non-judgmental, and unbiased space where you will be seen, heard, and comfortable exploring your inner and outer world and working through your concerns. I hope all my clients feel understood, accepted, validated, cared for, and empowered. I believe in mutual transparency and cultural humility, and value your perspective and feedback.
Katrina Belliveau Counselling Services
Psychologist, MC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Okotoks, AB T1S
I am a Registered Psychologist and I work with adults and teens/youth presenting with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, anger management, sleep difficulties, and overall life transitions and difficulties. I believe that life can be a beautiful journey but at times along the way we can experience difficulties and have moments in which we lose our way. I believe when given the right tools and support people can overcome stressful life events.
I am a Registered Psychologist and I work with adults and teens/youth presenting with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, anger management, sleep difficulties, and overall life transitions and difficulties. I believe that life can be a beautiful journey but at times along the way we can experience difficulties and have moments in which we lose our way. I believe when given the right tools and support people can overcome stressful life events.
Piekenbrock Psychology Services
Psychologist, MSc, BEd, BSc
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Okotoks, AB T1S
Piekenbrock Psychological Service is where you can begin your journey towards mental wellness. As a clinical psychologist, Myka provides EMDR, trauma informed somatic therapy, bibliotherapy and cognitive behavioural therapy to adults, teens and children. As an educational psychologist, Myka offers her expertise in educational assessments. With the dual accreditation, Myka is a wealth of experience waiting for you to access to your advantage. This life is yours to seize! If you email me please check your spam mail if you don't get a quick reply! Alternatively, call me!
Piekenbrock Psychological Service is where you can begin your journey towards mental wellness. As a clinical psychologist, Myka provides EMDR, trauma informed somatic therapy, bibliotherapy and cognitive behavioural therapy to adults, teens and children. As an educational psychologist, Myka offers her expertise in educational assessments. With the dual accreditation, Myka is a wealth of experience waiting for you to access to your advantage. This life is yours to seize! If you email me please check your spam mail if you don't get a quick reply! Alternatively, call me!
We all need support with managing the struggles and challenges of life. Having an empathic, respectful, safe client-therapist relationship is the key to therapeutic success. I believe that clients bring their own wisdom, expertise, and insight to the therapeutic process, and view counselling as a collaboration. Using a variety of clinical approaches, I support clients in reaching their goals by building on their strengths and resiliency, teaching practical skills and strategies, increasing self-awareness and understanding, and improving overall coping and wellness.
We all need support with managing the struggles and challenges of life. Having an empathic, respectful, safe client-therapist relationship is the key to therapeutic success. I believe that clients bring their own wisdom, expertise, and insight to the therapeutic process, and view counselling as a collaboration. Using a variety of clinical approaches, I support clients in reaching their goals by building on their strengths and resiliency, teaching practical skills and strategies, increasing self-awareness and understanding, and improving overall coping and wellness.
Katherine Rosenstein
Psychologist, MA, RPsyc, IAYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Okotoks, AB T1S (Online Only)
As a registered psychologist and yoga therapist, my focus is on providing the necessary tools to assist individuals in moving towards optimal health. I believe that everyone has the innate capacity for healing. With my experience as a psychologist and yoga therapist, I offer a form of therapy that is unique and effective. Using sustained awareness, with a strong somatic focus, I support clients in engaging deep healing within their nervous system. I also incorporate parts work with clients and find this to be a powerful way to create even more self understanding and compassion.
As a registered psychologist and yoga therapist, my focus is on providing the necessary tools to assist individuals in moving towards optimal health. I believe that everyone has the innate capacity for healing. With my experience as a psychologist and yoga therapist, I offer a form of therapy that is unique and effective. Using sustained awareness, with a strong somatic focus, I support clients in engaging deep healing within their nervous system. I also incorporate parts work with clients and find this to be a powerful way to create even more self understanding and compassion.
Do you try to make changes, but they don't stick? Are you feeling depressed, anxious or just not happy for too long? Do you repeat unhealthy relationship patterns? Working with me may allow you to make changes that stick. I am a registered psychologist and a life, and business coach who works with adults, adolescents and couples. In our work you will get clear on changes you want and develop effective skills, identifying and using your own strengths to make those changes. A solution approach focuses on what is working and strengths you already have in your repertoire.
Do you try to make changes, but they don't stick? Are you feeling depressed, anxious or just not happy for too long? Do you repeat unhealthy relationship patterns? Working with me may allow you to make changes that stick. I am a registered psychologist and a life, and business coach who works with adults, adolescents and couples. In our work you will get clear on changes you want and develop effective skills, identifying and using your own strengths to make those changes. A solution approach focuses on what is working and strengths you already have in your repertoire.
Joanna Card
Psychologist, MEd, RPsych
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Okotoks, AB T1S
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate about working with teens, young adults, adults, and families, and helping them transform into confident and successful people with effective life-management skills. I specialize with clients needing individual, and/or family support with: attachment, anxiety, assertiveness, body image, conflict resolution, cross-cultural parenting, depression, grief, parent coaching, parent/teen conflict, performance enhancement (school, work, social), pet loss, relationship issues, self-esteem, self harm, sexuality - including all sexual orientations & gender identities, stress management, and trauma. Queer/Trans & HAES affirming.
I am passionate about working with teens, young adults, adults, and families, and helping them transform into confident and successful people with effective life-management skills. I specialize with clients needing individual, and/or family support with: attachment, anxiety, assertiveness, body image, conflict resolution, cross-cultural parenting, depression, grief, parent coaching, parent/teen conflict, performance enhancement (school, work, social), pet loss, relationship issues, self-esteem, self harm, sexuality - including all sexual orientations & gender identities, stress management, and trauma. Queer/Trans & HAES affirming.
Through strong alliances with my clients I believe that helping them recognize their strengths and develop options is key to resuming personal competency and wellbeing in their lives and relationships. My skill in brief focused therapy enables resolution of most concerns within 3-7 sessions. I have developed expertise in organizing highly distressed individuals in crisis situations and in treating trauma. I have experience in successfully resolving symptoms by helping clients develop a positive connection to their emotional world. I have specialized training in the area of marriage and family therapy. I bring to my work passion, commitment, focused skill and professionalism.
Through strong alliances with my clients I believe that helping them recognize their strengths and develop options is key to resuming personal competency and wellbeing in their lives and relationships. My skill in brief focused therapy enables resolution of most concerns within 3-7 sessions. I have developed expertise in organizing highly distressed individuals in crisis situations and in treating trauma. I have experience in successfully resolving symptoms by helping clients develop a positive connection to their emotional world. I have specialized training in the area of marriage and family therapy. I bring to my work passion, commitment, focused skill and professionalism.
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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.