Chronic Illness Therapists in Cumberland, ON
Julie Galipeau
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP (Q), MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cumberland, ON K4B
Accepting new clients. Are you living with trauma, grief, pet loss, coping with a medical illness, or feeling angry, stressed, anxious or depressed? Sharing your pain and life story with me in a safe space, can help you tap into your resilience and experience a release of suffering in your life. How does it work? It all starts with self-awareness. It's about tapping into the root cause(s) of your emotional and physical pain. Learning prevention methods and adaptive coping skill, so you can start living your life on your terms. You can choose between weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly 1:1 sessions. If this sounds good to you, reach out.
Accepting new clients. Are you living with trauma, grief, pet loss, coping with a medical illness, or feeling angry, stressed, anxious or depressed? Sharing your pain and life story with me in a safe space, can help you tap into your resilience and experience a release of suffering in your life. How does it work? It all starts with self-awareness. It's about tapping into the root cause(s) of your emotional and physical pain. Learning prevention methods and adaptive coping skill, so you can start living your life on your terms. You can choose between weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly 1:1 sessions. If this sounds good to you, reach out.
Batoul Auf
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Cumberland, ON K4B
I am accepting new clients! I work with children, teens, and adults. My cultural background influences my practice, which emphasizes our interconnectedness and storytelling. My approach integrates trauma-informed perspectives with modalities such as emotion-focused, attachment-based, and internal family systems therapy. I deeply value the importance of cultural diversity and strive to incorporate cultural perspectives into therapy sessions, recognizing the richness they bring to each individual's unique healing journey.
I am accepting new clients! I work with children, teens, and adults. My cultural background influences my practice, which emphasizes our interconnectedness and storytelling. My approach integrates trauma-informed perspectives with modalities such as emotion-focused, attachment-based, and internal family systems therapy. I deeply value the importance of cultural diversity and strive to incorporate cultural perspectives into therapy sessions, recognizing the richness they bring to each individual's unique healing journey.
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Stacy Kirkbride
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1C (Online Only)
Living with chronic pain or illness can be overwhelming. Struggling to manage daily life or exhausted by the demands of managing your health? I understand—I’ve been there! Through lived experience and training specific to chronic conditions and injury recovery, I have developed a deep understanding of the physical, emotional, and social challenges of living with chronic illness, pain, and injury. My virtual practice offers compassionate support to individuals, including caregivers needing support for burnout and fatigue, as well as couples facing these challenges together. Let’s work to improve your quality of life.
Living with chronic pain or illness can be overwhelming. Struggling to manage daily life or exhausted by the demands of managing your health? I understand—I’ve been there! Through lived experience and training specific to chronic conditions and injury recovery, I have developed a deep understanding of the physical, emotional, and social challenges of living with chronic illness, pain, and injury. My virtual practice offers compassionate support to individuals, including caregivers needing support for burnout and fatigue, as well as couples facing these challenges together. Let’s work to improve your quality of life.
Lee-Ann Boucher - Breakthrough Counselling Consulting
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Orleans, ON K4A
Are you seeking personalized solutions to your dilemmas, mental health struggles, stress from chronic illness, or relationship difficulties? Have you suffered a loss and need support in your grieving and mourning process? Maybe you have experienced criticial incidents recently and would like to prevent post-traumatic stress and anxiety? Finally, have you experienced childood adversity or past victimization for which you would like to find a resolution? If any of the above apply, I believe my professional training and years of clinical experience could benefit you.
Are you seeking personalized solutions to your dilemmas, mental health struggles, stress from chronic illness, or relationship difficulties? Have you suffered a loss and need support in your grieving and mourning process? Maybe you have experienced criticial incidents recently and would like to prevent post-traumatic stress and anxiety? Finally, have you experienced childood adversity or past victimization for which you would like to find a resolution? If any of the above apply, I believe my professional training and years of clinical experience could benefit you.
Carol Openshaw
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1C (Online Only)
I have enjoyed a diverse career in Social Work for over 25 years, working with children, adolescents and adults in several well recognized mental health and health care settings in Ottawa. I strive to provide a supportive and compassionate space to explore your anxieties, and most importantly your goals to achieve a balanced, happy life. I truly believe that every person has strengths they have not identified and appreciated, and we will discover them together while using a trauma informed, strengths based approach. I have extensive experience providing therapy to those coping with grief, trauma, transitions, depression and anxiety.
I have enjoyed a diverse career in Social Work for over 25 years, working with children, adolescents and adults in several well recognized mental health and health care settings in Ottawa. I strive to provide a supportive and compassionate space to explore your anxieties, and most importantly your goals to achieve a balanced, happy life. I truly believe that every person has strengths they have not identified and appreciated, and we will discover them together while using a trauma informed, strengths based approach. I have extensive experience providing therapy to those coping with grief, trauma, transitions, depression and anxiety.
Chronic Pain • Medical Trauma - Kathleen Hogg
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, RP(Q), CCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1C
It’s more than fear of the white coat, the hospital room, or certain procedures. The anxiety, flashbacks, and fear of the unknown are overwhelming and exhausting. When you talk to your doctor or therapist for help, you leave feeling more confused and dismissed. What you’re experiencing is very real. In 2003 my spinal cord was punctured during an epidural procedure, leading to chronic pain. Several years later I suffered from strokes - some small, one big. When the ambulance came, they were convinced I was drunk. Except there was one big problem with their theory: I don't drink. I know what it’s like to be misunderstood.
It’s more than fear of the white coat, the hospital room, or certain procedures. The anxiety, flashbacks, and fear of the unknown are overwhelming and exhausting. When you talk to your doctor or therapist for help, you leave feeling more confused and dismissed. What you’re experiencing is very real. In 2003 my spinal cord was punctured during an epidural procedure, leading to chronic pain. Several years later I suffered from strokes - some small, one big. When the ambulance came, they were convinced I was drunk. Except there was one big problem with their theory: I don't drink. I know what it’s like to be misunderstood.
I provide bilingual (French/English) psychological services to adults and older adults who are experiencing a variety of challenges including: sleep disorders, chronic insomnia, anxiety, depression, traumatic stress-related issues & PTSD, grief & significant losses, life transitions as well as adjusting to living with major life changes (including injury and illness). I also have a particular interest in working with individuals who are experiencing difficulty adjusting to living with a chronic health condition, including cardiac illness, chronic pain, inflammatory bowel disease, and men’s health issues.
I provide bilingual (French/English) psychological services to adults and older adults who are experiencing a variety of challenges including: sleep disorders, chronic insomnia, anxiety, depression, traumatic stress-related issues & PTSD, grief & significant losses, life transitions as well as adjusting to living with major life changes (including injury and illness). I also have a particular interest in working with individuals who are experiencing difficulty adjusting to living with a chronic health condition, including cardiac illness, chronic pain, inflammatory bowel disease, and men’s health issues.
Grounded Minds Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1C (Online Only)
Are you stressed, anxious, and burnt out? Having sticky intrusive thoughts? Rituals that you can’t resist doing? Maybe there was a traumatic event that is keeping you stuck. At Grounded Minds, we are a team of skilled therapists that specialize in anxiety disorders, OCD and trauma/PTSD. People come to us looking for ways to manage distressing emotions like anxiety, dread, fear, or doubt. We can work together to kick anxiety out of the driver's seat.
Are you stressed, anxious, and burnt out? Having sticky intrusive thoughts? Rituals that you can’t resist doing? Maybe there was a traumatic event that is keeping you stuck. At Grounded Minds, we are a team of skilled therapists that specialize in anxiety disorders, OCD and trauma/PTSD. People come to us looking for ways to manage distressing emotions like anxiety, dread, fear, or doubt. We can work together to kick anxiety out of the driver's seat.
Olga Lacroix
Registered Social Worker, RSW, ICF, PCC, Coach
Verified Verified
Ottawa, ON K1C (Online Only)
You have no idea what's happened but suddenly, you don't feel like yourself. The things you used to love doing, feel like a chore. Your thoughts feel heavy and you wish you just knew what to do to change them. You've tried all things to be "positive", but you find yourself in a loop, running over the same issues time after time. You are tired, you do not recognize yourself. You have moments of anxiety, fear and doubt. But you know you were meant for better. You know there is another way to go about life. You want to learn how to manage your mind and emotions. You want your life back. And guess what? You can have it back!
You have no idea what's happened but suddenly, you don't feel like yourself. The things you used to love doing, feel like a chore. Your thoughts feel heavy and you wish you just knew what to do to change them. You've tried all things to be "positive", but you find yourself in a loop, running over the same issues time after time. You are tired, you do not recognize yourself. You have moments of anxiety, fear and doubt. But you know you were meant for better. You know there is another way to go about life. You want to learn how to manage your mind and emotions. You want your life back. And guess what? You can have it back!
I now offer EMDR. Making the choice to find support can be a challenging decision that takes courage. We all face challenges in our lives and a qualified practitioner’s guidance can help you better understand your current situation and empower you towards reaching your goals and healing. I work with a variety of concerns, such as Trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, chronic pain, stress and burnout, TBI, life transitions and support. I believe in trying to find and treat the root problem to facilitate change and improve wellbeing.
I now offer EMDR. Making the choice to find support can be a challenging decision that takes courage. We all face challenges in our lives and a qualified practitioner’s guidance can help you better understand your current situation and empower you towards reaching your goals and healing. I work with a variety of concerns, such as Trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, chronic pain, stress and burnout, TBI, life transitions and support. I believe in trying to find and treat the root problem to facilitate change and improve wellbeing.
Devka Andotra
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Orleans, ON K4A (Online Only)
Sometimes life can become riddled with difficulties, and we may need a guiding hand to help diffuse our troubles and rediscover our deepest personal meanings and values. As a therapist, I help you face your tough battles whether they stem from the past, present or future. I strive to help you tap into your inner world, and rediscover yourself through your strengths. I understand that painful or stressful situations can leave one feeling out of control, or in chaos. I will support you by hearing your pain, empowering you, and working towards meaningful changes to alleviate that hardship.
Sometimes life can become riddled with difficulties, and we may need a guiding hand to help diffuse our troubles and rediscover our deepest personal meanings and values. As a therapist, I help you face your tough battles whether they stem from the past, present or future. I strive to help you tap into your inner world, and rediscover yourself through your strengths. I understand that painful or stressful situations can leave one feeling out of control, or in chaos. I will support you by hearing your pain, empowering you, and working towards meaningful changes to alleviate that hardship.
Megan Woods
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1K (Online Only)
Are you feeling disconnected and disoriented about how to move forward in your life? Perhaps change has swept through your world and left you in disarray, picking up the pieces and trying to return to a time or place when you felt you had it all together and you knew who you were. Whether it’s an identity crisis, a struggle to adapt to a new role or a profound sense of loss, change often happens in ways that can leave us feeling disempowered and alienated from our own lives. While distressing, change can often be a powerful time to reinvent ourselves in a more authentic way. Psychotherapy and inner work are a pathway through.
Are you feeling disconnected and disoriented about how to move forward in your life? Perhaps change has swept through your world and left you in disarray, picking up the pieces and trying to return to a time or place when you felt you had it all together and you knew who you were. Whether it’s an identity crisis, a struggle to adapt to a new role or a profound sense of loss, change often happens in ways that can leave us feeling disempowered and alienated from our own lives. While distressing, change can often be a powerful time to reinvent ourselves in a more authentic way. Psychotherapy and inner work are a pathway through.
Megan Dillenbeck
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCC, BC-DMT
Verified Verified
Orleans, ON K1C (Online Only)
Accepting new clients. Many of us experience change as the uncomfortable space that bridges what was once our “normal” and our “new normal”. Whether it is chosen or imposed, change can cause feelings of isolation, vulnerability, sadness or anger. It can alter once predictable behavioral patterns such as sleep, action oriented tasks and social interactions. It begs us to reconsider our relationship to ourselves and the world in which we engage, which can feel disorienting.
Accepting new clients. Many of us experience change as the uncomfortable space that bridges what was once our “normal” and our “new normal”. Whether it is chosen or imposed, change can cause feelings of isolation, vulnerability, sadness or anger. It can alter once predictable behavioral patterns such as sleep, action oriented tasks and social interactions. It begs us to reconsider our relationship to ourselves and the world in which we engage, which can feel disorienting.
Crystal Ferk - Trauma Specialist - Burnout Recovery
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, CYW, RP, CCTP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1K
Overwhelmed. Lost. Stuck. Hurting. Alone. Exhausted. Trying so hard to leave the past in the past, but it just keeps coming back? The same old patterns, no matter what you try, they always pop up when you least expect it, at the worst possible time, & create a mess! Searching through these profiles can feel like a lot, so many to choose from, unsure of which one is right for you. Hopefully this will be the next place where you can feel safe, heard & understood. Because deep down you know you are worthy of inner peace & believe in your ability to get yourself there, you just need the right person to take your hand.
Overwhelmed. Lost. Stuck. Hurting. Alone. Exhausted. Trying so hard to leave the past in the past, but it just keeps coming back? The same old patterns, no matter what you try, they always pop up when you least expect it, at the worst possible time, & create a mess! Searching through these profiles can feel like a lot, so many to choose from, unsure of which one is right for you. Hopefully this will be the next place where you can feel safe, heard & understood. Because deep down you know you are worthy of inner peace & believe in your ability to get yourself there, you just need the right person to take your hand.
New clients welcome. You might be feeling disconnected, like there are too many things out of your control right now, or are overwhelmed. Maybe you're feeling stuck, unable to break out of patterns that are no longer working for you. If this is you, please take comfort in knowing change is possible. Through therapy, I can help you reconnect to yourself. Maybe the tenseness in your shoulders is telling you that you’re stressed, or the stomach ache you’ve been having is telling you that something isn't right. Together we can connect your mind and body to understand what's going on, identify what you need, and create change.
New clients welcome. You might be feeling disconnected, like there are too many things out of your control right now, or are overwhelmed. Maybe you're feeling stuck, unable to break out of patterns that are no longer working for you. If this is you, please take comfort in knowing change is possible. Through therapy, I can help you reconnect to yourself. Maybe the tenseness in your shoulders is telling you that you’re stressed, or the stomach ache you’ve been having is telling you that something isn't right. Together we can connect your mind and body to understand what's going on, identify what you need, and create change.
Couples Therapist Lori Pinksen
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1C (Online Only)
Navigating life and relationships can be challenging, exhausting, confusing, and downright overwhelming. In a world where one is constantly connected through social media, increasingly, we can feel isolated and alone as we strive to meet relationship and work demands, while living up to our own personal and relational expectations. In seasons of uncertainty, it is normal to feel a sense of spinning out of control, and struggling with where do I go from here? The thought of therapy can be scary, which is why I am committed to creating an environment of trust and understanding.
Navigating life and relationships can be challenging, exhausting, confusing, and downright overwhelming. In a world where one is constantly connected through social media, increasingly, we can feel isolated and alone as we strive to meet relationship and work demands, while living up to our own personal and relational expectations. In seasons of uncertainty, it is normal to feel a sense of spinning out of control, and struggling with where do I go from here? The thought of therapy can be scary, which is why I am committed to creating an environment of trust and understanding.
John-Paul Austring
Registered Psychotherapist, BSW, RSW, MA, RP
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Orleans, ON K1E
I support people struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, loss, relationship conflict, crisis of meaning, and those seeking to reach their full potential in life. I provide Christian therapy that is biblically-based, holistic, strength-based, compassionate, and also informed by social-science. I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Social Worker. I draw from my education in clinical psychology, social work, and theology. I have over 10 years of professional experience helping people through the toughest of times, as well, my own lived experiences with overcoming serious life challenges. All fees are tax exempt with my RSW.
I support people struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, loss, relationship conflict, crisis of meaning, and those seeking to reach their full potential in life. I provide Christian therapy that is biblically-based, holistic, strength-based, compassionate, and also informed by social-science. I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Social Worker. I draw from my education in clinical psychology, social work, and theology. I have over 10 years of professional experience helping people through the toughest of times, as well, my own lived experiences with overcoming serious life challenges. All fees are tax exempt with my RSW.
You’ve done it all, checked all the boxes, molded yourself according to external standards but still find yourself feeling alone, unappreciated, unsupported, and unloved. As a therapist, I work with individuals who feel disconnected from their true selves due to past trauma, relationship struggles, or emotional challenges. My clients come to me seeking not just temporary relief but lasting transformation. My services will heal you deeply, find inner peace, and create meaningful connections in your lives. Together, we work to uncover the root causes of their pain and help them reconnect with their inner strength.
You’ve done it all, checked all the boxes, molded yourself according to external standards but still find yourself feeling alone, unappreciated, unsupported, and unloved. As a therapist, I work with individuals who feel disconnected from their true selves due to past trauma, relationship struggles, or emotional challenges. My clients come to me seeking not just temporary relief but lasting transformation. My services will heal you deeply, find inner peace, and create meaningful connections in your lives. Together, we work to uncover the root causes of their pain and help them reconnect with their inner strength.
“New RCMP and private clients now welcome! VAC waitlist currently closed.” Have you experienced extreme life events that have changed the way you feel and react? Do you find it hard to trust others and feel the need to isolate from your loved ones? Do you feel more on edge? Life can be challenging at times but you don’t have to struggle alone. I offer a warm and compassionate environment laced with psychological interventions to improve symptoms related to trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and health-related difficulties so that you can start living your life instead of surviving it.
“New RCMP and private clients now welcome! VAC waitlist currently closed.” Have you experienced extreme life events that have changed the way you feel and react? Do you find it hard to trust others and feel the need to isolate from your loved ones? Do you feel more on edge? Life can be challenging at times but you don’t have to struggle alone. I offer a warm and compassionate environment laced with psychological interventions to improve symptoms related to trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and health-related difficulties so that you can start living your life instead of surviving it.
Focus Forward Therapy Group-Boutique Mental Health
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RCT, RCYC
Verified Verified
Ottawa, ON K1B
Focus Forward Therapy Group is Ottawa's Premier Mental Health Clinic located in Kanata Ontario. We offer a boutique experience to help support your best life. Psychotherapy, counselling/assess. are all found in this upscale setting. Our team features Psychotherapists, Nurses, SW, and Dietitian experts to support your health and wellbeing. Additionally FFTG offers sports psychotherapy ,psychometric testing, and treatment, both 1 to 1 and couples. We offer families support with children and youth counselling . Are you looking at setting goals and making a change? This is our top priority. Book online or call to connect.
Focus Forward Therapy Group is Ottawa's Premier Mental Health Clinic located in Kanata Ontario. We offer a boutique experience to help support your best life. Psychotherapy, counselling/assess. are all found in this upscale setting. Our team features Psychotherapists, Nurses, SW, and Dietitian experts to support your health and wellbeing. Additionally FFTG offers sports psychotherapy ,psychometric testing, and treatment, both 1 to 1 and couples. We offer families support with children and youth counselling . Are you looking at setting goals and making a change? This is our top priority. Book online or call to connect.
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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.