Chronic Illness Therapists in Brampton, ON
Is your chronic illness holding you back? Please know that you are worthy of living a fulfilling life. You are so much more than your illness. It can be challenging to carry on day to day. People around you may not understand just how much planning it takes to simply function when you are constantly low on energy, or how much effort you put in every single day to show up for yourself and others in spite of the pain. I see you, and I am here for you.
Is your chronic illness holding you back? Please know that you are worthy of living a fulfilling life. You are so much more than your illness. It can be challenging to carry on day to day. People around you may not understand just how much planning it takes to simply function when you are constantly low on energy, or how much effort you put in every single day to show up for yourself and others in spite of the pain. I see you, and I am here for you.
While on the Journey with Karen Fox
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, , CSCP, RP
Verified Verified
Brampton, ON L6W
Life is a journey: it has a beginning; it has an end. The journey between these two points can take us on many different paths. The path we travel is uniquely our own. No other person encounters the world quite the way we do. The most important aspect of our lives is the journey within, one which is often overlooked until a time of crisis and deep, personal pain, or when one is driven by personal circumstances to become introspective and evaluate their lives.
Life is a journey: it has a beginning; it has an end. The journey between these two points can take us on many different paths. The path we travel is uniquely our own. No other person encounters the world quite the way we do. The most important aspect of our lives is the journey within, one which is often overlooked until a time of crisis and deep, personal pain, or when one is driven by personal circumstances to become introspective and evaluate their lives.
Nick Taglione
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brampton, ON L6Y
Hello! My name is Nick, and I am a therapy intern. When you book a session with me, you can expect an environment where safety and empathy are my top priorities. With a variety of lived experiences, I hope to better serve the populations which I encounter in daily practice. In addition to this, I utilize an integrative approach when it comes to therapeutic techniques and therapies. My philosophy is that every client is unique, so their treatment plans should be as well.
Hello! My name is Nick, and I am a therapy intern. When you book a session with me, you can expect an environment where safety and empathy are my top priorities. With a variety of lived experiences, I hope to better serve the populations which I encounter in daily practice. In addition to this, I utilize an integrative approach when it comes to therapeutic techniques and therapies. My philosophy is that every client is unique, so their treatment plans should be as well.
Life challenges can feel incredibly difficult and overwhelming. I provide a safe environment where you can talk about these challenges without fear of being judged. Together we can explore your thought patterns and behaviours and their impact on your day-to-day functioning, while developing strategies and skills that will allow you to feel empowered to live life more authentically.
Life challenges can feel incredibly difficult and overwhelming. I provide a safe environment where you can talk about these challenges without fear of being judged. Together we can explore your thought patterns and behaviours and their impact on your day-to-day functioning, while developing strategies and skills that will allow you to feel empowered to live life more authentically.
Ria Gulati
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, HBSc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brampton, ON L7A (Online Only)
Life's complexities can often feel overwhelming and stressful. It's not uncommon to find yourself entangled in patterns that seem to hinder rather than serve your well-being. Perhaps you sense a disconnection from others or a pervasive dissatisfaction with your current state. Remember, you're not alone in experiencing these emotions. Together, we can focus on rediscovering connection and fulfillment by channelling your inner resilience. I believe that every individual has the capacity for growth and transformation, no matter their circumstances.
Life's complexities can often feel overwhelming and stressful. It's not uncommon to find yourself entangled in patterns that seem to hinder rather than serve your well-being. Perhaps you sense a disconnection from others or a pervasive dissatisfaction with your current state. Remember, you're not alone in experiencing these emotions. Together, we can focus on rediscovering connection and fulfillment by channelling your inner resilience. I believe that every individual has the capacity for growth and transformation, no matter their circumstances.
Sheffy Bhayee
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCC
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Brampton, ON L6Y
If you're reading this, it is likely that you are looking to make a change in your life but you may not know what needs to change or how to go about it. I'm here to offer you insight and new perspectives towards the challenge(s) you may be facing and provide you with the skills and tools to navigate it. We will collaborate in understanding the nature of the issue and identify goals/values you'd like to move towards. When we live a life that is value-driven and meaningful, we are equipped with the resilience to cope with future storms.
If you're reading this, it is likely that you are looking to make a change in your life but you may not know what needs to change or how to go about it. I'm here to offer you insight and new perspectives towards the challenge(s) you may be facing and provide you with the skills and tools to navigate it. We will collaborate in understanding the nature of the issue and identify goals/values you'd like to move towards. When we live a life that is value-driven and meaningful, we are equipped with the resilience to cope with future storms.
Angad Toor - McDowall Psychology
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brampton, ON L6X
In-Person & Virtual - Accepting Client - No Waitlist - Insurance Coverage. McDowall Integrative Psychology & Healthcare (McDowall) is a team of registered psychologists, psychotherapists, counsellors and therapists-in-training who are committed to providing you with professional, compassionate therapy and assessment services. We offer traditional psychological and psychotherapy services, but when needed, we incorporate integrative therapies in order to provide optimal psychological outcomes. We use an integrative psychology approach that addresses the root causes of your mental health concerns.
In-Person & Virtual - Accepting Client - No Waitlist - Insurance Coverage. McDowall Integrative Psychology & Healthcare (McDowall) is a team of registered psychologists, psychotherapists, counsellors and therapists-in-training who are committed to providing you with professional, compassionate therapy and assessment services. We offer traditional psychological and psychotherapy services, but when needed, we incorporate integrative therapies in order to provide optimal psychological outcomes. We use an integrative psychology approach that addresses the root causes of your mental health concerns.
Congratulations, you have taken the first step towards healing! Recognizing that you need support on this path of healing is the first of many milestones. When situations occur in our lives, whether in the past or present, naturally as human beings we begin to feel depressed, anxious, isolated, and etc. Simple day-to-day activities, which were once like second nature, have become very difficult. Perhaps days, months or even years have gone by and you still feel “stuck” – if this sounds familiar, we can work together to learn how to cope and live with a new reality.
Congratulations, you have taken the first step towards healing! Recognizing that you need support on this path of healing is the first of many milestones. When situations occur in our lives, whether in the past or present, naturally as human beings we begin to feel depressed, anxious, isolated, and etc. Simple day-to-day activities, which were once like second nature, have become very difficult. Perhaps days, months or even years have gone by and you still feel “stuck” – if this sounds familiar, we can work together to learn how to cope and live with a new reality.
Hello and welcome. If you're struggling with depression, anxiety or trauma, I can help. You may be looking for someone you can speak to that is supportive, trustworthy and nonjudgemental. Trauma and its residual effects can be scary when left alone to deal with it. I can help.
Hello and welcome. If you're struggling with depression, anxiety or trauma, I can help. You may be looking for someone you can speak to that is supportive, trustworthy and nonjudgemental. Trauma and its residual effects can be scary when left alone to deal with it. I can help.
Chandika Makanjee
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RPh, RP(Q), MACP(c)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brampton, ON L6Y
Feeling overwhelmed or stuck? Whether it’s anxiety, relationship struggles, or just navigating life’s transitions, it’s easy to feel like you’re facing these challenges alone. But you don’t have to. Here’s how I can help: In our work together, you’ll find a supportive, empathetic space where we’ll explore your feelings and thoughts without judgment. We’ll develop practical strategies and fresh perspectives to help you regain control and build resilience. My mission: To empower you to navigate life’s hurdles with confidence, uncover a deeper understanding of yourself, and craft a life that feels genuinely fulfilling.
Feeling overwhelmed or stuck? Whether it’s anxiety, relationship struggles, or just navigating life’s transitions, it’s easy to feel like you’re facing these challenges alone. But you don’t have to. Here’s how I can help: In our work together, you’ll find a supportive, empathetic space where we’ll explore your feelings and thoughts without judgment. We’ll develop practical strategies and fresh perspectives to help you regain control and build resilience. My mission: To empower you to navigate life’s hurdles with confidence, uncover a deeper understanding of yourself, and craft a life that feels genuinely fulfilling.
Unconditional Therapy with Shawn Lucas
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brampton, ON L6X
Focussing on grief and loss, our practice works with those who have suffered difficult and sudden losses and are struggling. With more than twenty years experience providing grief counseling, we provide a welcoming, safe and confidential environment to explore challenging emotions and beliefs to help our clients find new meaning, purpose, hope and identity.
Focussing on grief and loss, our practice works with those who have suffered difficult and sudden losses and are struggling. With more than twenty years experience providing grief counseling, we provide a welcoming, safe and confidential environment to explore challenging emotions and beliefs to help our clients find new meaning, purpose, hope and identity.
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Hira Sandhu
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, BSW
Verified Verified
Brampton, ON L6R (Online Only)
I am a Psychotherapist with comprehensive knowledge of strengths-based, client-centered social work practice, and clear understanding of the challenges affecting the lives of various vulnerable communities. I incorporate a variety of therapeutic modalities to best meet and support the needs and goals of each individual. Accessing mental health support is already challenging as it is, therefore, I want to utilize my skill set to help individuals identify their areas of improvement and provide them with tools to help them achieve their goals.
I am a Psychotherapist with comprehensive knowledge of strengths-based, client-centered social work practice, and clear understanding of the challenges affecting the lives of various vulnerable communities. I incorporate a variety of therapeutic modalities to best meet and support the needs and goals of each individual. Accessing mental health support is already challenging as it is, therefore, I want to utilize my skill set to help individuals identify their areas of improvement and provide them with tools to help them achieve their goals.
Zoey Divecha - Nurse Psychotherapist
Psychiatric Nurse, RN, BsCN, CPMHNc
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brampton, ON L6R (Online Only)
Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes including YOU!
Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes including YOU!
Alison Colavecchia
Psychological Associate, MA, CPsych, Assoc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brampton, ON L6Y (Online Only)
I enjoy working with clients who appreciate that in getting to their best selves and quality of life must look at their whole health. Life is hard and all the more challenging when we aren't taking great care of ourselves physically, emotionally, nutritionally, financially, spiritually or mentally. Learning how to DO things differently matters given that just wanting and talking about change simply isn't enough. Helping clients understand and heal in their relationships past and present is key to building a solid foundation that supports better overall health and quality of life.
I enjoy working with clients who appreciate that in getting to their best selves and quality of life must look at their whole health. Life is hard and all the more challenging when we aren't taking great care of ourselves physically, emotionally, nutritionally, financially, spiritually or mentally. Learning how to DO things differently matters given that just wanting and talking about change simply isn't enough. Helping clients understand and heal in their relationships past and present is key to building a solid foundation that supports better overall health and quality of life.
Sue Carlson
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Brampton, ON L6W (Online Only)
Developing self-awareness — what’s important to you, your unique strengths and resources, and the ways in which you may hold yourself back — is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself. When faced with life’s inevitable challenges, self-awareness is like a compass, helping you find your true north and live your best, most authentic life. My role is to create a safe space in which we identify your unique strengths, explore how you limit yourself, and help you to thrive. I ask curious, thoughtful questions to help you make sense of your challenges and find a way forward that is consistent with your values and your true self.
Developing self-awareness — what’s important to you, your unique strengths and resources, and the ways in which you may hold yourself back — is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself. When faced with life’s inevitable challenges, self-awareness is like a compass, helping you find your true north and live your best, most authentic life. My role is to create a safe space in which we identify your unique strengths, explore how you limit yourself, and help you to thrive. I ask curious, thoughtful questions to help you make sense of your challenges and find a way forward that is consistent with your values and your true self.
Neeru Jindal
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brampton, ON L6Y (Online Only)
Let’s walk the path together. Sometimes we feel out of sync with life. It is natural. Difficulties can leave anyone feeling lonely, stuck, overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, lost, empty or traumatized. I want you to know that if you're in pain, I can sit with you and support you. If you need a safe, compassionate and non-judgmental place to share your deep core wounds, traumas, fears, anger, sadness and difficult emotions, you can reach out to me. If you are a leading light who needs assistance coping with the burden of living up to your own or others' expectations, please contact me. We can explore the possibilities together.
Let’s walk the path together. Sometimes we feel out of sync with life. It is natural. Difficulties can leave anyone feeling lonely, stuck, overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, lost, empty or traumatized. I want you to know that if you're in pain, I can sit with you and support you. If you need a safe, compassionate and non-judgmental place to share your deep core wounds, traumas, fears, anger, sadness and difficult emotions, you can reach out to me. If you are a leading light who needs assistance coping with the burden of living up to your own or others' expectations, please contact me. We can explore the possibilities together.
Exalted Mind & Wellness Inc.
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, BA
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Brampton, ON L6T
Our mission at Exalted Mind & Wellness is to support individuals in providing psychological, emotional/mental care to heal and improve your life. The name Aliya, translates to "Exalted" "One who climbs upwards", a meaning that has played an important role throughout my journey. When one struggles with mental health concerns, they often feel down and not like themselves; nor may they view themselves in positive regards, our vision is to empower every individual through to "ascend forward" and strengthen their abilities to overcome their mental health challenges, and to start viewing themselves positively climbing upwards.
Our mission at Exalted Mind & Wellness is to support individuals in providing psychological, emotional/mental care to heal and improve your life. The name Aliya, translates to "Exalted" "One who climbs upwards", a meaning that has played an important role throughout my journey. When one struggles with mental health concerns, they often feel down and not like themselves; nor may they view themselves in positive regards, our vision is to empower every individual through to "ascend forward" and strengthen their abilities to overcome their mental health challenges, and to start viewing themselves positively climbing upwards.
Navinder Plaha
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brampton, ON L6X
In-Person & Virtual - Accepting Client - No Waitlist - Insurance Coverage. McDowall Integrative Psychology & Healthcare (McDowall) is a team of registered psychologists, psychotherapists, counsellors and therapists-in-training who are committed to providing you with professional, compassionate therapy and assessment services. We offer traditional psychological and psychotherapy services, but when needed, we incorporate integrative therapies in order to provide optimal psychological outcomes. We use an integrative psychology approach that addresses the root causes of your mental health concerns.
In-Person & Virtual - Accepting Client - No Waitlist - Insurance Coverage. McDowall Integrative Psychology & Healthcare (McDowall) is a team of registered psychologists, psychotherapists, counsellors and therapists-in-training who are committed to providing you with professional, compassionate therapy and assessment services. We offer traditional psychological and psychotherapy services, but when needed, we incorporate integrative therapies in order to provide optimal psychological outcomes. We use an integrative psychology approach that addresses the root causes of your mental health concerns.
Jaswant Kaur Bajwa
Registered Psychotherapist, AWCCA, BA, MA, PhD, (CRPO), RP
Verified Verified
Brampton, ON L6Y (Online Only)
I am here for you, working with clients from diverse backgrounds dealing with various psychosocial stressors, identity issues, relational dynamics both in their personal and/ work life. I work with clients who are seeking to make sense of their lived experiences, deal and recover from feelings of disempowerment and want to live their life with dignity, respect, and hope. My clients have history of trauma, PTSD, intergenerational issues, parenting, mental health issues, work stressors, conflict, parenting issues, refugee and immigration issues, burnout, discrimination, workplace violence & harassment issues.
I am here for you, working with clients from diverse backgrounds dealing with various psychosocial stressors, identity issues, relational dynamics both in their personal and/ work life. I work with clients who are seeking to make sense of their lived experiences, deal and recover from feelings of disempowerment and want to live their life with dignity, respect, and hope. My clients have history of trauma, PTSD, intergenerational issues, parenting, mental health issues, work stressors, conflict, parenting issues, refugee and immigration issues, burnout, discrimination, workplace violence & harassment issues.
Thank you for looking at my profile. It means you have taken the first step towards self care. Looking for a way to take care of your Mental, Emotional and Spiritual Self. Good for you! Now imagine your true self. The authentic you. Free from all the burdens you've been carrying. It is possible to be that self again. Together we will uncover and work through whatever you need to, to live the life you want. As we experience life, we sometimes struggle & suffer & build defences & adaptive behaviours to help us cope. Later on, these ways of being no longer serve us well and we want to free ourselves of them but find it too challenging.
Thank you for looking at my profile. It means you have taken the first step towards self care. Looking for a way to take care of your Mental, Emotional and Spiritual Self. Good for you! Now imagine your true self. The authentic you. Free from all the burdens you've been carrying. It is possible to be that self again. Together we will uncover and work through whatever you need to, to live the life you want. As we experience life, we sometimes struggle & suffer & build defences & adaptive behaviours to help us cope. Later on, these ways of being no longer serve us well and we want to free ourselves of them but find it too challenging.
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How does therapy for chronic illness work?
Many people living with a chronic illness may feel they cannot speak honestly about their experience out of embarrassment or fear of being a burden, or because those close to them do not understand, for example, that they may “look good” even if they do not feel good. Therapy sessions are an opportunity to speak openly with someone who knows their symptoms are not in their head and who can offer practical, proven suggestions for managing feelings of grief, shame, or fatigue, such as techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts about symptoms and develop new ways to respond to them, such as distraction or calming breathing practices.
Can therapy help with physical symptoms of chronic illness?
Yes, especially if an individual with chronic illness has developed depression. People with depression are less likely to maintain their health treatment regimens or to take positive steps to manage physical symptoms when they arise, thereby potentially complicating their medical prognosis. Treatment of depression, through talk therapy, medication, or both, will often improve one’s physical state as it eases the emotional burden of illness.
What are the most effective treatment options for chronic illness?
No one living with a chronic illness, or their loved ones, should see depression as an unavoidable result of their condition. Instead, they should actively seek treatment. Research shows that people with depression are less likely to devote the required time and effort to maintaining or monitoring their health, and so therapy to limit the risk of depression can be vital for physical health as well. Therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness-based stress reduction have been found to help individuals reduce stress and anxiety.
How long does therapy for chronic illness take?
There is no set timeline for therapy for people living with chronic illnesses, but many will see a therapist for a number of weeks or months, typically spanning at least 12 weekly sessions. Some people feel that they experience progress faster than others but even some who quickly feel improvement may continue with sessions for months or years. Some people may benefit from maintenance therapy if their symptoms change or they experience a decline in physical health. Others find that the skills learned in short-term therapy can be used on an ongoing basis, even after therapy has concluded.