Chronic Pain Therapists in Ottawa, ON

IN-PERSON and ONLINE sessions are now available in Ontario and Western Quebec. Your decision to start therapy is essential for personal understanding, healing, and growth. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, chronic pain, trauma, addictions, sexual abuse (current or past), or are overwhelmed by events, I can help. My first objective is to provide a warm, safe, non-judgmental environment for your therapeutic experience. My second objective is to provide you with the most up-to-date, evidence-based therapeutic approaches that get actual results in the least amount of time.

No new clients -Are you overwhelmed by your situation, thoughts or feelings and unsure how to move forward? Every person is unique and even though you might be struggling with something "common," I believe in tailoring therapy to your unique needs and challenges. In an encouraging manner we will collaboratively work towards your goals. My flexible approach integrates various well-researched psychological theories and processes such as self-compassion, positive psychology and mindfulness to help facilitate the meaningful change you seek. I look forward to hearing from you as you take the next step on your path towards self-discovery.

Are you looking for a supportive person to talk to about life stressors? Whether you know exactly what issues you want to address or have no idea where to even begin, I can help you navigate your experiences, identify goals, and implement strategies to help you live the life that you want for yourself. I utilize a collaborative, person-centered and strength-based approach. You deserve to be heard and understood as a person with unique lived experiences. I provide individualized support and approach each client with openness, non-judgement and empathy.

I work with clients who suffer from various emotional difficulties such as depression, anxiety and trauma. I focus on educating the client what she or he is going through and together we design strategies that help cope with the emotional difficulties. An important emphasis is placed on sleep hygiene because healthy sleep often helps restore emotional well-being. We also offer physical rehabilitation at our clinic for clients who have chronic pain and other physical problems co-existing with emotional difficulties.

Are you haunted by the past, feeling unsafe in the present, or fearful of the future? Are you feeling disconnected from Self and others? I invite you, with open arms and an open heart, to come home to YOU, right here, right now. From this foundation of embodiment, self-knowing, and presence, I'll help you reconnect with the richness of life and foster meaningful relationships, on your terms.

Your mind is constantly telling you that you need to do more, but it's hard just to get out of bed in the morning. Chronic pain makes everyday tasks really hard. Everyone around you seems normal and you wonder how they have it all together. Maybe family and friends are supportive, but you worry about being a burden. Or maybe your life is good on paper and nobody sees your struggles, nobody sees your pain. As someone who has lived with chronic pain and anxiety, I know how hard life can get. I understand how isolating it can all be.

Do you live with Chronic Pain? Or a Chronic Illness? Is dealing with pain and or the health care system exhausting and all-consuming? Are you still looking for that one thing to help with your pain? Is it hard to manage your daily activities or the demands of work, school or home? I have developed a deep understanding of the complex physical, emotional, and social factors that contribute to chronic pain. It’s what I do! I’ve been there. I have lived experience with chronic pain which is now behind me. My practice is solely virtual with clients who are residents or physically located in Ontario. There is hope!

I offer assessment, therapy, and consultation services to adults and couples contending with a range of challenges related to adjustment to significant life events and transitions, anxiety, depression, end-of-life considerations, grief and loss, interpersonal difficulties, post-traumatic stress, and treatment adherence. While I emphasize an experiential (i.e., emotion-focused, mindfulness-based) approach to therapy, integrated within interpersonal and systems frameworks, I am also able to draw on cognitive-behavioural techniques.

Accepting new clients for online therapy! Living with chronic illness, disability, or neurodivergence is hard. Getting through the overwhelm of everyday life feels impossible. You're starting to feel like all you think about is your condition and everything it has taken away from you - work, hobbies, sleep, relationships. Your family and friends don’t get it. They try to help and probably mean well, but sometimes the dismissive way they say things makes you feel worse. You try to hide your symptoms to seem “normal” but inside, you feel like you might break.

Do you suffer from low self esteem, lack of confidence, have stress, anxiety or panic attacks? Do you need to make changes in your life like stop smoking or vaping, lose weight , sleep better, or need help with chronic pain, phobias, or addictions? Have you ever considered Hypnotherapy? It works!! I am a retired nurse, grief educator and a hypnotherapist, certified through the National Guild of Hypnosis [NGH]. Besides hypnosis, I practice NLP and Neuroplasticity for trauma, PTSD and symptoms of illness such as Parkinson's, Stroke, and Fibromyalgia .

“New RCMP clients now welcome!” 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.

If you are struggling with chronic pain/illness, fibromyalgia, injury, or any unexplained symptoms by medical diagnoses, I would be glad to help you improve your life by easing your discomfort or hardship using evidence-based therapies, including Pain Reprocessing therapy (PRT), ACT, CBT, and Somatic Experiencing.

Welcome! I specialize in offering compassionate support during challenging life transitions and helping individuals navigate through stress with resilience. While I'm here for anyone seeking guidance, my focus areas include chronic pain, chronic illness, ADHD, motivation, perfectionism, and non-clinical anxiety and depression. My passion for this work stems from a desire to ensure that no one has to face these struggles alone.

Living with life-altering illness, abuse, trauma, burnout or a devastating loss can be such an isolating experience. Sometimes the people around you, even health professionals, don’t know how to give the right support. The last thing you need after being put through the wringer is to have your experiences minimized or invalidated or to be given advice that doesn’t fit. You deserve respect, validation, and above all, genuine kindness as you make your way through the worst things a human being can experience. You deserve solid, compassionate support AND the practical tools to build a life in which you can THRIVE.

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 health challenges together. Let’s work to improve your quality of life.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the weight of grief after losing someone dear, the pain of a breakup, or the disappointment of life not turning out as planned? Maybe you're in the midst of a significant life transition—a chronic illness diagnosis, marriage, navigating college, or embarking on a new career—and it's leaving you feeling uncertain and anxious. In therapy, my aim is to be your partner in navigating these twists and turns. We'll explore paths to healing and growth, empowering you to find the solutions and changes you seek. Let's navigate this together, finding joy in the process of growth and change.

"Tell me, what is it you plan to do / With your one wild and precious life?" -Mary Oliver, "The Summer Day" ----- There are so many things that I love about these lines by the poet Mary Oliver. She reminds us that we have choices about what we want to do with the unique and precious life that each of us has. That word 'wild' can encompass beauty and pain, joy and struggle. But even when life is at its most difficult, and even when we feel least in control, we can make meaningful change.

Telephone Counselling for Women: I am a cross-cultural feminist therapist, weaving together ancient wisdom such as mindfulness, modern scientific discoveries, & a grassroots feminist approach. We both bring something special to the counselling relationship; you bring wisdom about yourself, I offer expertise on healing. Together we build a compassionate connection, & as a team we focus bringing balance into your life. As a telephone counsellor, I work with women across the globe. Research shows that telephone counselling is as effective as in-person support; it is convenient for women with time constraints, mobility issues, & those with limited access to quality therapy.

If you're considering seeing a psychologist, you're uncomfortable with something in your life. Maybe you've carried around a vague dissatisfaction with yourself, with others, or with life for as long as you can remember. Maybe you feel empty, hollow, or like some piece of you is missing. Maybe you feel full to bursting with rage, with pain, with despair. Maybe you've noticed that all your relationships tend to end the same way, but you're not sure why. Maybe you keep changing jobs, but never feel accomplished.

The weight of our experiences, choices, and life circumstances can get heavy at times. During these periods it can be difficult to see outside of our pain, to choose an alternate path, or to create meaning. In therapy, I work with adults, who are struggling with common issues such as: depressed mood, anxiety, stress, self-criticism, feeling disconnected, relationship dissatisfaction, and parenting issues. I will work with you to explore ways for you to feel more confident in your choices, as well as connected to yourself and the important people in your life.

I have been working with clients for 25 years on various issues such as gender based violence, racism, addictions and mental health. I have extensive knowledge on compassion fatigue, self -care and building resilience. I have supervised both undergraduate and Masters students from different post secondary institutions. I work collaboratively with individuals in therapy. Since you're the expert of your life, I believe my role as your therapist is to support you as you explore and navigate your healing journey.

An established Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Marriage and Family Therapist RMFT, in the National Capital Area since 2003, my aim is to offer attentive, quality, personal care in a collaborative, safe space. It would be an honour to get to know you. Individual and couple counselling: Anxiety, depression, PTSD, communication breakdown, life transitions, grief, caregiver stress, unexplained chronic pain, operational stress, bullying in the workplace, burnout.

Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed about parenting, work, illness, or the constant "busyness" of life? Or perhaps you or someone you love is struggling with BIG emotions, anxiety, chronic pain, trauma, or continuous distraction, and you'd like to create a more mindful and meaningful relationship with yourself or this lovely soul? Please reach out! I work with parents, children, and individuals looking to bring mindfulness, emotional regulation, stress reduction, and many practical tools for wellness into their world.

Dr. Stradwick provides psychological services to children, adolescents, and adults. Areas of specialty include depression, anxiety, ADHD, grief and loss, developmental trauma, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and chronic pain/illness. She offers a range of psychological services, including Neurofeedback/Biofeedback, Psychotherapy/CBT, Mindfulness Training, and Psychological Assessment. The therapeutic approach with clients is holistic. She utilizes an attachment-related, client-centered framework to provide an emotionally safe and compassionate environment for building trust and therapeutic rapport. She incorporates CBT, psychodynamic, and interpersonal based techniques to assist each client in developing greater self-awareness as well as to facilitate symptom reduction,resilience, and personal growth.