Chronic Pain Therapists in Smiths Falls, ON
Maya Phansalker-Davies
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Smiths Falls, ON K7A (Online Only)
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.
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.
Winds of Change Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MACP, CCC, CRPO
Verified Verified
Smiths Falls, ON K7A
Waitlist for new clients
Sometimes the worst place to be at is in your head! You must decide what you are going to do with this one wild life. I believe that each of us has greatness lying within waiting to be brought forth. I assist individuals experiencing difficult life transitions, such as, but not limited to loss of a loved one, change in health, job loss, divorce, chronic illness, parenthood, empty nest, menopause and retirement. I offer support to those struggling with depression, anxiety, loss of life engagement, emotion regulation, loss of self esteem, confusion, frustration, isolation, loneliness and life imbalance. Empowering people to live!
Sometimes the worst place to be at is in your head! You must decide what you are going to do with this one wild life. I believe that each of us has greatness lying within waiting to be brought forth. I assist individuals experiencing difficult life transitions, such as, but not limited to loss of a loved one, change in health, job loss, divorce, chronic illness, parenthood, empty nest, menopause and retirement. I offer support to those struggling with depression, anxiety, loss of life engagement, emotion regulation, loss of self esteem, confusion, frustration, isolation, loneliness and life imbalance. Empowering people to live!
Sean O'Brien
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RPQ
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Smiths Falls, ON K7A
I am accepting new clients from all walks of life. I bring a collaborative, nonjudgmental, client centered approach. Working with many couples, I focus on helping clients to strengthen their bond through emotions focused methods. Additionally, I work with individuals and first responders to help reach their desired goals. You can expect to be met with open discussion, comfort, understanding, and acceptance so that we may tread new and existing paths in the direction of self-awareness and personal growth.
I am accepting new clients from all walks of life. I bring a collaborative, nonjudgmental, client centered approach. Working with many couples, I focus on helping clients to strengthen their bond through emotions focused methods. Additionally, I work with individuals and first responders to help reach their desired goals. You can expect to be met with open discussion, comfort, understanding, and acceptance so that we may tread new and existing paths in the direction of self-awareness and personal growth.
Kendra Armstrong Psychotherapy & Nursing Services
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BScN, RN , LTC-CIP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Smiths Falls, ON K7A
With 6+ years experience in long-term care, I hope to assist those who are struggling with age related transitions in life and their caregivers. If you have a new chronic diagnosis, admission to a care facility, or are struggling to adjust with any aspect of aging, I am here to help. If you’ve taken on the role of caregiver or SDM/POA to someone who is aging, I am here to help. If you’re experiencing burnout from the demands of caring for someone, I am here to help! I look forward to taking the time to hear your story and help you meet your goals for the future.
With 6+ years experience in long-term care, I hope to assist those who are struggling with age related transitions in life and their caregivers. If you have a new chronic diagnosis, admission to a care facility, or are struggling to adjust with any aspect of aging, I am here to help. If you’ve taken on the role of caregiver or SDM/POA to someone who is aging, I am here to help. If you’re experiencing burnout from the demands of caring for someone, I am here to help! I look forward to taking the time to hear your story and help you meet your goals for the future.
The psychotherapy services that Dr. Offman offers are based in Mindfulness Integrated Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (MiCBT). MiCBT offers a practical set of evidence-based techniques derived from mindfulness training together with principles of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) to address a broad range of psychological disorders and general stress conditions. Both online and in person sessions are currently available with a one to two week wait for scheduling new clients.
The psychotherapy services that Dr. Offman offers are based in Mindfulness Integrated Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (MiCBT). MiCBT offers a practical set of evidence-based techniques derived from mindfulness training together with principles of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) to address a broad range of psychological disorders and general stress conditions. Both online and in person sessions are currently available with a one to two week wait for scheduling new clients.
JNM Wellness - Jen Nadon-Murray
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, BSc, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Smiths Falls, ON K7A
At JNM Wellness, we offer compassionate and supportive counselling services to individuals and couples looking to address any of life's many challenges. My own approach is based primarily in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and is always client-directed. I am a firm believer that you are the expert in your own life, and my role is to provide the guidance and support to help you unpack the past, work with the present, and find your way onto your desired path for the future. With a focus on strengths, goal setting, and psychoeducation, I aim to empower my clients to overcome their challenges and achieve their full potential.
At JNM Wellness, we offer compassionate and supportive counselling services to individuals and couples looking to address any of life's many challenges. My own approach is based primarily in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and is always client-directed. I am a firm believer that you are the expert in your own life, and my role is to provide the guidance and support to help you unpack the past, work with the present, and find your way onto your desired path for the future. With a focus on strengths, goal setting, and psychoeducation, I aim to empower my clients to overcome their challenges and achieve their full potential.
Are you tired of your emotions controlling your life? Are you and your partner exhausted of constantly being in conflict and not sure how to get that connection back? I work holistically with individuals and couples who want to learn how and why their emotions are affecting them (or in their relationship), so they can regain control over their lives, feel happier and less stressed!
Are you tired of your emotions controlling your life? Are you and your partner exhausted of constantly being in conflict and not sure how to get that connection back? I work holistically with individuals and couples who want to learn how and why their emotions are affecting them (or in their relationship), so they can regain control over their lives, feel happier and less stressed!
Shannon Woolner
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Smiths Falls, ON K7A
My goal is to offer you a safe space by listening to you with openness, curiosity and compassion. I will strive to create a supportive environment in which you feel free to explore your thoughts and feelings, and identify your goals. Perhaps you hope to ease your suffering, deal with trauma (past or present), free yourself from an unhealthy behaviour, or adjust to life transitions. Whatever it may be, we will collaborate to determine how to most effectively help you move forward. Regardless of your goals, my hope is that our work together will help you achieve increased wellness mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually.
My goal is to offer you a safe space by listening to you with openness, curiosity and compassion. I will strive to create a supportive environment in which you feel free to explore your thoughts and feelings, and identify your goals. Perhaps you hope to ease your suffering, deal with trauma (past or present), free yourself from an unhealthy behaviour, or adjust to life transitions. Whatever it may be, we will collaborate to determine how to most effectively help you move forward. Regardless of your goals, my hope is that our work together will help you achieve increased wellness mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually.
Feeling both calm and alive is a whole lot trickier right now. From being a kid where the rules of the world keep changing, to being a teen ready to step into the world that says, “wait a minute, please stay at home for a while”, to being a parent navigating all of this...let’s just say, it’s a lot. My work focuses on supporting families, especially those with new adults in the household. We’ll talk about where you feel “spun-out”, “depleted” or “stuck”, then explore where you want to be. I offer cutting-edge technology including neurofeedback along with counselling because that is how I have witnessed many embrace lasting change.
Feeling both calm and alive is a whole lot trickier right now. From being a kid where the rules of the world keep changing, to being a teen ready to step into the world that says, “wait a minute, please stay at home for a while”, to being a parent navigating all of this...let’s just say, it’s a lot. My work focuses on supporting families, especially those with new adults in the household. We’ll talk about where you feel “spun-out”, “depleted” or “stuck”, then explore where you want to be. I offer cutting-edge technology including neurofeedback along with counselling because that is how I have witnessed many embrace lasting change.
Specializing in Anxiety and Depression Treatment: Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Health Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Agoraphobia, Specific Phobia, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, & Depression. Do you find yourself consistently worrying? Do you notice those “what if” statements dominate your thoughts? Have your fears gotten in the way of your goals or living a meaningful life? Maybe you struggle with getting out of bed in the morning or find yourself withdrawing from people and activities that are important to you?
Specializing in Anxiety and Depression Treatment: Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Health Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Agoraphobia, Specific Phobia, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, & Depression. Do you find yourself consistently worrying? Do you notice those “what if” statements dominate your thoughts? Have your fears gotten in the way of your goals or living a meaningful life? Maybe you struggle with getting out of bed in the morning or find yourself withdrawing from people and activities that are important to you?
Tamara Derkzen
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Smiths Falls, ON K7A (Online Only)
I have been a registered social worker and psychotherapist for 25 years, working in women’s shelters and mental health clinics as a counsellor and clinical manager. My experience and evidence based training is key, however most important is the real human connection I foster with my clients. Together, we will develop an individualized plan, giving you the skills and tools needed to achieve your goals. It is also helpful to simply be heard and validated. Dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, substance use and relationships are challenging; I can help you with that.
I have been a registered social worker and psychotherapist for 25 years, working in women’s shelters and mental health clinics as a counsellor and clinical manager. My experience and evidence based training is key, however most important is the real human connection I foster with my clients. Together, we will develop an individualized plan, giving you the skills and tools needed to achieve your goals. It is also helpful to simply be heard and validated. Dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, substance use and relationships are challenging; I can help you with that.
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Welcome! I specialize in substance use, mental health and life issues. I work with clients all along the substance use spectrum to modify or stop problematic use and with those that are in recovery but want help addressing other issues. I also assist family members that have been impacted by a loved ones substance use. In addition, I help clients who have issues with depression, anxiety, experienced trauma, abusive relationships or other life issues. I strive to provide a safe non judgmental space for clients to explore their issues and make their own decisions that make sense for how you want to live your life.
Welcome! I specialize in substance use, mental health and life issues. I work with clients all along the substance use spectrum to modify or stop problematic use and with those that are in recovery but want help addressing other issues. I also assist family members that have been impacted by a loved ones substance use. In addition, I help clients who have issues with depression, anxiety, experienced trauma, abusive relationships or other life issues. I strive to provide a safe non judgmental space for clients to explore their issues and make their own decisions that make sense for how you want to live your life.
Douglas McEwen
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RN, MACP, RP, Qualify
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Smiths Falls, ON K7A
Not accepting new clients
Focused on Adults who are primarily first responders and medical staff with Occupational Stress and Post Traumatic Stress
Focused on Adults who are primarily first responders and medical staff with Occupational Stress and Post Traumatic Stress
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McKay Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RN, BScN, MACP
Verified Verified
Kemptville, ON K0G
I understand how difficult it can be to face emotional pain, uncertainty, and personal challenges.
You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or navigating the complexities of relationships and life transitions. You’re likely seeking relief from emotional pain, greater self-understanding, and a path to feeling more in control. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where we can work together to break unhealthy patterns, build resilience, and help you move forward. If you're ready to make meaningful changes in your life and gain a sense of purpose and direction, I’m here to support you every step of the way.
I understand how difficult it can be to face emotional pain, uncertainty, and personal challenges.
You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or navigating the complexities of relationships and life transitions. You’re likely seeking relief from emotional pain, greater self-understanding, and a path to feeling more in control. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where we can work together to break unhealthy patterns, build resilience, and help you move forward. If you're ready to make meaningful changes in your life and gain a sense of purpose and direction, I’m here to support you every step of the way.
Natalie Carrière
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Merrickville, ON K0G
I hold a Certificate in Applied Mindfulness from the University of Toronto and am a trained facilitator of the Mindfulness-Based Chronic Pain Management (MBCPM) course.
Are you suffering from depression, anxiety, grief, or troubled relationships? If you are experiencing a difficult life transition such as employment change or loss, divorce, retirement, parenthood, or the loss of a loved one - I can help and offer support, kindness and empathy to help you see more clearly in the difficult times you may be experiencing. I favour a holistic, integrative approach, which is tailored to your individual needs. We will work together to build on your strengths and identify behaviour patterns and thought processes that no longer serve you, in order to help you change and heal.
I hold a Certificate in Applied Mindfulness from the University of Toronto and am a trained facilitator of the Mindfulness-Based Chronic Pain Management (MBCPM) course.
Are you suffering from depression, anxiety, grief, or troubled relationships? If you are experiencing a difficult life transition such as employment change or loss, divorce, retirement, parenthood, or the loss of a loved one - I can help and offer support, kindness and empathy to help you see more clearly in the difficult times you may be experiencing. I favour a holistic, integrative approach, which is tailored to your individual needs. We will work together to build on your strengths and identify behaviour patterns and thought processes that no longer serve you, in order to help you change and heal.
Joannie Dubé
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Elgin, ON K0G
Every new bit of understanding about yourself and your experience can nurture healing and help you step out of patterns you know way too well and want to change. Working from a place of compassion and teaching you to offer yourself the same, we can break down the barriers between you and the version of yourself you want to become. I will welcome your story without judgment while we address your issues or concerns relating to relationships, self-esteem, stress, burnout, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, life transitions, death and dying, or chronic pain. I will also act as a sounding board while you explore your meaning in life.
Every new bit of understanding about yourself and your experience can nurture healing and help you step out of patterns you know way too well and want to change. Working from a place of compassion and teaching you to offer yourself the same, we can break down the barriers between you and the version of yourself you want to become. I will welcome your story without judgment while we address your issues or concerns relating to relationships, self-esteem, stress, burnout, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, life transitions, death and dying, or chronic pain. I will also act as a sounding board while you explore your meaning in life.
The Lighthouse - Le Phare Kemptville
Registered Psychotherapist, RPs, CCCs, MSW
Verified Verified
Merrickville, ON K0G
Accepting new clients! We offer counselling and psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families, and youth who are dealing with mental health issues such as stress, relationships, communication, depression, anxiety disorders, trauma and PTSD, life transitions, self-knowledge, and self-esteem. We strive to increase the well-being of our communities by welcoming each client with warmth and compassion. Our goal is to work with clients to help improve their emotional, psychological and mental health and to thrive in their daily lives, careers and relationships. In-person sessions at our Kemptville location; virtually across Ontario.
Accepting new clients! We offer counselling and psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families, and youth who are dealing with mental health issues such as stress, relationships, communication, depression, anxiety disorders, trauma and PTSD, life transitions, self-knowledge, and self-esteem. We strive to increase the well-being of our communities by welcoming each client with warmth and compassion. Our goal is to work with clients to help improve their emotional, psychological and mental health and to thrive in their daily lives, careers and relationships. In-person sessions at our Kemptville location; virtually across Ontario.
The Centre for Mental and Psychological Health has been established to bring international quality psychological treatments to our clients without compromise. We are a multidisciplinary team of Psychotherapists, Psychologists, Social Workers and Psychiatrists who offer assessment, diagnostic consultation, psychotherapy and wider psychosocial care services, including liaison with other healthcare professionals. We are committed to providing you with timely access to a range of evidence-based psychotherapies including CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) and others, as determined by your need. We also provide training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapies through our partner organization, Unified CBT Academy. (https://unifiedcbt.com/)
The Centre for Mental and Psychological Health has been established to bring international quality psychological treatments to our clients without compromise. We are a multidisciplinary team of Psychotherapists, Psychologists, Social Workers and Psychiatrists who offer assessment, diagnostic consultation, psychotherapy and wider psychosocial care services, including liaison with other healthcare professionals. We are committed to providing you with timely access to a range of evidence-based psychotherapies including CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) and others, as determined by your need. We also provide training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapies through our partner organization, Unified CBT Academy. (https://unifiedcbt.com/)
Zsuzsa (Susan) Grandpierre
Registered Psychotherapist, MA(Ed), RP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kemptville, ON K0G
I am a Registered Psychotherapist, ADHD coach, mindfulness instructor, and clinical supervisor. I specialize in treating adult ADHD, peri/menopause-related attention, memory or mood changes, trauma, anxiety and mood disorders, and provide support to individuals, couples, and parents affected by these challenges. My therapeutic approach combines ACT & CBT-based psychotherapy, mindfulness & self-compassion training, stress management, executive functions skills development, and coaching strategies to facilitate the development of well-being, self-acceptance, supportive inner talk, and in general showing up for yourself and for others.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist, ADHD coach, mindfulness instructor, and clinical supervisor. I specialize in treating adult ADHD, peri/menopause-related attention, memory or mood changes, trauma, anxiety and mood disorders, and provide support to individuals, couples, and parents affected by these challenges. My therapeutic approach combines ACT & CBT-based psychotherapy, mindfulness & self-compassion training, stress management, executive functions skills development, and coaching strategies to facilitate the development of well-being, self-acceptance, supportive inner talk, and in general showing up for yourself and for others.
Online Therapists
Rachel Bennett
Registered Psychotherapist, MC, RP, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Palmer Rapids, ON K0J (Online Only)
I provide online psychotherapy for adults (18+) who are struggling with mental health (especially emotional dysregulation, trauma, burnout, and chronic pain), navigating life transitions (especially the perinatal period), and to support those who wish to proactively style their mindset and behaviours for optimal wellness, resilience and satisfaction throughout life.
I provide online psychotherapy for adults (18+) who are struggling with mental health (especially emotional dysregulation, trauma, burnout, and chronic pain), navigating life transitions (especially the perinatal period), and to support those who wish to proactively style their mindset and behaviours for optimal wellness, resilience and satisfaction throughout life.
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Chronic Pain Counsellors
How does chronic pain therapy work?
Engaging with a psychotherapist to help treat chronic pain does not mean that one’s pain is all in their head. Therapy for chronic-pain patients has been shown to benefit both the mind and the body, targeting physical symptoms and increasing daily functioning. In other words, for many, addressing their emotional health through therapy affects their physical health. A therapist can help a client challenge unhelpful thoughts about pain and develop new ways to respond to it, such as distraction or calming breathing techniques. Studies have found that therapy can be as effective as surgery for certain cases of chronic pain and many doctors recommend trying psychotherapy in advance of considering invasive surgery.
What are the most effective treatment options for chronic pain?
Stress, anxiety, depression, catastrophising, ruminating, lack of activity, and social withdrawal all make chronic pain worse. Addressing these issues, research shows, can help people gain control over their pain symptoms. Therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy, biofeedback, and mindfulness-based stress reduction, along with greater pain-management education, have been found to help people reduce fear and disability.
Are there new treatments for chronic pain?
Many cases of chronic pain, particularly those involving back pain, remain medically unexplained. But there is evidence that changes in the brain or nervous system are caused by previous physical ailments such as tissue damage; in such cases, the brain may continue to send out pain signals despite the physical cause having healed. To aid patients under these circumstances, a recently developed treatment known as pain reprocessing therapy (PRT) is designed to help the brain “unlearn” this response. A PRT practitioner helps individuals to reduce the “threat value” of their ongoing pain signals until they can reappraise them as less threatening and fear-inducing. They also help an individual to develop new emotional regulation skills.
How long does therapy for chronic pain take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from chronic pain, especially as there may be a range of physical and psychological causes for any individual’s discomfort, but most patients should expect to see a therapist for a number of weeks or months, typically spanning at least 12 sessions. Studies of pain reprocessing therapy found that many individuals’ experience of pain lessened in eight sessions over four weeks.