Chronic Pain Therapists in Sudbury, ON
Kylie Lavallee ~ Chronic Pain | Illness
Registered Psychotherapist, BAHons, MACP, ASDI, CIMHP
Verified Verified
Sudbury, ON P3C
I work with those living with chronic pain, and illness and provide neurodivergent-affirming care.
Mental health is healthcare. Often, it can feel like our mental health, disabilities, or neurodivergence is out of our control and doesn’t fit into the world around us. This cannot be further from the truth. Working alongside you, we can find ways that work for you, in bringing you to a place of understanding and well-being.
I work with those living with chronic pain, and illness and provide neurodivergent-affirming care.
Mental health is healthcare. Often, it can feel like our mental health, disabilities, or neurodivergence is out of our control and doesn’t fit into the world around us. This cannot be further from the truth. Working alongside you, we can find ways that work for you, in bringing you to a place of understanding and well-being.
Jessica Kuehl
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BEd, MACP, RP-Q
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sudbury, ON P3B (Online Only)
After being diagnosed with a debilitating chronic pain condition myself, I became educated on the neuroscience behind chronic pain, and how to treat the pain-fear cycle.
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.
After being diagnosed with a debilitating chronic pain condition myself, I became educated on the neuroscience behind chronic pain, and how to treat the pain-fear cycle.
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.
Mindful awareness is a skill set that can reduce feelings of pain and suffering while expanding our capacity for meeting life’s challenges with flexibility, confidence and ease.
I help clients build practices that nurture spontaneity, creativity, wisdom, and fun. As an experienced psychotherapist, meditator and trained mindfulness coach, I work with individuals, couples and professionals invested in systematically learning and applying secular meditation techniques to a broad range of high-level goals related to performance, physical, mental, and emotional health, behaviour, relationships, psychospiritual growth, and service. Working one-on-one means we can focus on supporting the areas of your life most ready to grow. Strategies can be adapted, and various therapeutic modalities are drawn upon.
Mindful awareness is a skill set that can reduce feelings of pain and suffering while expanding our capacity for meeting life’s challenges with flexibility, confidence and ease.
I help clients build practices that nurture spontaneity, creativity, wisdom, and fun. As an experienced psychotherapist, meditator and trained mindfulness coach, I work with individuals, couples and professionals invested in systematically learning and applying secular meditation techniques to a broad range of high-level goals related to performance, physical, mental, and emotional health, behaviour, relationships, psychospiritual growth, and service. Working one-on-one means we can focus on supporting the areas of your life most ready to grow. Strategies can be adapted, and various therapeutic modalities are drawn upon.
Stacy Kirkbride
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sudbury, ON P3E (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 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 challenges together. Let’s work to improve your quality of life.
Vanessa Wilkins, B.A., B.Ed, OCT, RP is a Registered Psychotherapist and Certified Teacher at Headway Clinic. In her role, Vanessa provides individual and group counselling and psychotherapy as well as social and cognitive rehabilitation. She facilitates several psychotherapeutic and psychoeducational groups within the clinic such as a pain management group, coping with loss group and mindfulness-based groups.
Vanessa Wilkins, B.A., B.Ed, OCT, RP is a Registered Psychotherapist and Certified Teacher at Headway Clinic. In her role, Vanessa provides individual and group counselling and psychotherapy as well as social and cognitive rehabilitation. She facilitates several psychotherapeutic and psychoeducational groups within the clinic such as a pain management group, coping with loss group and mindfulness-based groups.
Advanced Solutions Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MA, CH, RP
Verified Verified
Sudbury, ON P3C
Have you or your teen ever felt yourself feeling stressed, overwhelmed, anxious, and maybe perhaps asking, "You know what, I need help but I don't even know where to start?" I'm Gilles Brideau. I'm a hypnotist, psychotherapist, and coach that lives and works in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada and I'm here to tell you that there are services available to help...that there's ways out of this cycle of pain that you or your teen might be experiencing.
Have you or your teen ever felt yourself feeling stressed, overwhelmed, anxious, and maybe perhaps asking, "You know what, I need help but I don't even know where to start?" I'm Gilles Brideau. I'm a hypnotist, psychotherapist, and coach that lives and works in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada and I'm here to tell you that there are services available to help...that there's ways out of this cycle of pain that you or your teen might be experiencing.
I have a broad range of clinical experience working with chronic disease, complex injuries, PTSD and trauma, mental health, acquired brain injury, substance use, chronic pain, domestic violence, anger management, relationship issues and caregiver stress.
Hi, I'm bilingual (French/ English) and I hold a Master degree in Social Work. Whether you want a change in your life or you need help to be supported with a past or present challenge, therapy counselling with me may be a good next step. "Strength doesn't come from what you can do. It comes from overcoming things one thought you couldn't." (Ashley Green). I can assist individuals, couples and/or families to develop tools and skills to empower them to face their challenges, achieving optimum recovery and regain a quality of life.
I have a broad range of clinical experience working with chronic disease, complex injuries, PTSD and trauma, mental health, acquired brain injury, substance use, chronic pain, domestic violence, anger management, relationship issues and caregiver stress.
Hi, I'm bilingual (French/ English) and I hold a Master degree in Social Work. Whether you want a change in your life or you need help to be supported with a past or present challenge, therapy counselling with me may be a good next step. "Strength doesn't come from what you can do. It comes from overcoming things one thought you couldn't." (Ashley Green). I can assist individuals, couples and/or families to develop tools and skills to empower them to face their challenges, achieving optimum recovery and regain a quality of life.
Roles & Associates Psychotherapy Services Inc. is comprised of registered multidisciplinary clinicians who are all certified cognitive behavioural therapists and who integrate many other forms of therapy to best suit the needs of the clients we treat. It is our mission to provide our clients and learners with research-based interventions and treatments to help alleviate the effects of trauma, mental illness, and everyday life stressors. We work collaboratively within our specialties and the recovery model to empower clients to optimize their mental health.
Roles & Associates Psychotherapy Services Inc. is comprised of registered multidisciplinary clinicians who are all certified cognitive behavioural therapists and who integrate many other forms of therapy to best suit the needs of the clients we treat. It is our mission to provide our clients and learners with research-based interventions and treatments to help alleviate the effects of trauma, mental illness, and everyday life stressors. We work collaboratively within our specialties and the recovery model to empower clients to optimize their mental health.
We also provide specialized treatment for attention deficit disorders, depression, anxiety disorders, as well as pain management, using neurofeedback / biofeedback as well as hypnosis and other types of therapy.
At Bassis and Carter we offer counselling, psychotherapy, as well as marriage and family therapy. We do educational, psychological and vocational assessments.
We also provide specialized treatment for attention deficit disorders, depression, anxiety disorders, as well as pain management, using neurofeedback / biofeedback as well as hypnosis and other types of therapy.
At Bassis and Carter we offer counselling, psychotherapy, as well as marriage and family therapy. We do educational, psychological and vocational assessments.
Our goal is to help our clients navigate difficult life situations, heal grow and evolve from their pain and challenges to become the best version of themselves and achieve a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Our office is currently accepting new clients. Services are offered in person at our Sudbury office and virtual throughout ONTARIO. Availability &/or wait time will depend on each of our 4 clinicians. With over 20 years of experience, each clinician has specific clinical expertise to address various mental health and wellness needs. Some of our specialties include mood and anxiety disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, grief, burnout, interpersonal skills, self-esteem, and self-confidence.
Our goal is to help our clients navigate difficult life situations, heal grow and evolve from their pain and challenges to become the best version of themselves and achieve a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Our office is currently accepting new clients. Services are offered in person at our Sudbury office and virtual throughout ONTARIO. Availability &/or wait time will depend on each of our 4 clinicians. With over 20 years of experience, each clinician has specific clinical expertise to address various mental health and wellness needs. Some of our specialties include mood and anxiety disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, grief, burnout, interpersonal skills, self-esteem, and self-confidence.
"Self- love is doing the work we need to do to be free"- Yung Pueblo. I have experience working with opening creative blockages, survivors of interpersonal violence and abuse such as sexual assault and domestic violence, adults with a history of child-hood sexual abuse, people with diagnoses of post- traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex post- traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD). I can help with sleep issues, anxiety, depression, loneliness, grief & loss, stress related to chronic illness such as multiple chemical sensitivities, persistent feelings of sadness and feeling a lack of meaning and joy in life.
"Self- love is doing the work we need to do to be free"- Yung Pueblo. I have experience working with opening creative blockages, survivors of interpersonal violence and abuse such as sexual assault and domestic violence, adults with a history of child-hood sexual abuse, people with diagnoses of post- traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex post- traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD). I can help with sleep issues, anxiety, depression, loneliness, grief & loss, stress related to chronic illness such as multiple chemical sensitivities, persistent feelings of sadness and feeling a lack of meaning and joy in life.
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Registered Psychotherapist, MAABS, RP, OAMHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sudbury, ON P3C (Online Only)
Are you feeling stuck in an unhealthy pattern and overwhelmed by your feelings? Are you looking to understand and move into a better relationship with yourself? I can help. I have been in private practice for 27 years and have helped thousands of individuals develop an intimate understanding of their emotions and then act and move forward. I have recently transitioned to an online platform and am accepting new clients. I like to educate my clients, and I understand therapy and growth are not easy, but neither is remaining in pain. You are not alone and do not need to know the answers; let's discover your next steps together.
Are you feeling stuck in an unhealthy pattern and overwhelmed by your feelings? Are you looking to understand and move into a better relationship with yourself? I can help. I have been in private practice for 27 years and have helped thousands of individuals develop an intimate understanding of their emotions and then act and move forward. I have recently transitioned to an online platform and am accepting new clients. I like to educate my clients, and I understand therapy and growth are not easy, but neither is remaining in pain. You are not alone and do not need to know the answers; let's discover your next steps together.
We treat chronic unhappiness, irritability/anger, depression, anxiety, social anxiety, PTSD, chronic pain, and coping issues.
I am a Registered Psychologist, licensed to practice in the areas of Clinical Psychology & School Psychology in Ontario and Newfoundland, Canada, with over 20 years of experience. I am the Clinic Director at Mindful Psychology, where we provide psychological services to children, teens, and adults, including Therapy, Psychological, Psycho-Educational, ADHD, Autism & Psycho-Vocational Assessments. We also assess and treat psychological injuries (WSIB/Auto Ins). We provide comprehensive clinical reports with recommendations for school/workplace to help our clients succeed in their personal, academic & professional lives.
We treat chronic unhappiness, irritability/anger, depression, anxiety, social anxiety, PTSD, chronic pain, and coping issues.
I am a Registered Psychologist, licensed to practice in the areas of Clinical Psychology & School Psychology in Ontario and Newfoundland, Canada, with over 20 years of experience. I am the Clinic Director at Mindful Psychology, where we provide psychological services to children, teens, and adults, including Therapy, Psychological, Psycho-Educational, ADHD, Autism & Psycho-Vocational Assessments. We also assess and treat psychological injuries (WSIB/Auto Ins). We provide comprehensive clinical reports with recommendations for school/workplace to help our clients succeed in their personal, academic & professional lives.
At Healing Path Therapy—PTSD•Relationships•2SLGTBQ
Registered Psychotherapist, MC, RP, CCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sudbury, ON P3E
We provide judgment-free emotional safety and healing for individuals, couples, and families specializing in abusive relationships, sexual issues, queer & marginalized support, cross-cultural relationships, grief, chronic pain, transgender & gender-expansive support, and therapy using ASL.
Will the abuse ever stop? Will I always be in pain? Will I ever be good enough? Will I always feel this overwhelmed? Will I ever be in a loving relationship? Will I always feel paralyzed by my emotions? These worries are exhausting. Maybe you’ve Googled things like: therapist/therapy group near me, therapy for depression, anxiety, intimacy, chronic pain, narcissistic abuse, personality disorders, grief, couples counseling, 2SLGBTQ+ friendly therapists, queer or Muslim therapist. The decision to reach out can come with a lot of emotions, especially if you’ve been let down in the past & you’re tired of feeling misunderstood or unseen.
We provide judgment-free emotional safety and healing for individuals, couples, and families specializing in abusive relationships, sexual issues, queer & marginalized support, cross-cultural relationships, grief, chronic pain, transgender & gender-expansive support, and therapy using ASL.
Will the abuse ever stop? Will I always be in pain? Will I ever be good enough? Will I always feel this overwhelmed? Will I ever be in a loving relationship? Will I always feel paralyzed by my emotions? These worries are exhausting. Maybe you’ve Googled things like: therapist/therapy group near me, therapy for depression, anxiety, intimacy, chronic pain, narcissistic abuse, personality disorders, grief, couples counseling, 2SLGBTQ+ friendly therapists, queer or Muslim therapist. The decision to reach out can come with a lot of emotions, especially if you’ve been let down in the past & you’re tired of feeling misunderstood or unseen.
Kathy Dahmer
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MDiv
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sudbury, ON P3B (Online Only)
Unhealed trauma lives in the body, it can begin to manifest as headaches, chronic back pain, pain in the chest.
Life after trauma can be hard. Really really hard. You never quite go back to feeling like yourself. You experience the world differently- people, places and things can trigger feelings of unsafety. You may be feeling numb, detached or out of body. Other times, you can feel irritable and snap easily. Trauma will impact your ability to trust yourself & those around you. Maybe it's beginning to impact your relationships with yourself and/or others. Sometimes you’ve been living in survival mode for so long that you begin to feel hopeless. Unhealed trauma commonly manifests in the body chronically.
Unhealed trauma lives in the body, it can begin to manifest as headaches, chronic back pain, pain in the chest.
Life after trauma can be hard. Really really hard. You never quite go back to feeling like yourself. You experience the world differently- people, places and things can trigger feelings of unsafety. You may be feeling numb, detached or out of body. Other times, you can feel irritable and snap easily. Trauma will impact your ability to trust yourself & those around you. Maybe it's beginning to impact your relationships with yourself and/or others. Sometimes you’ve been living in survival mode for so long that you begin to feel hopeless. Unhealed trauma commonly manifests in the body chronically.
First Step Men's Therapy + Betrayal Trauma
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MA, RP, CSAT(C), EMDR
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Sudbury, ON P3A (Online Only)
My specialties include: trauma and PTSD, grief, anger management, sexual addiction, porn addiction, anxiety, ADHD, career guidance, addiction, substance use, infidelity, depression, coping skills, sexual abuse, chronic pain, and life transitions.
Stuck? Lost? Broken? Disconnected? Powerless? Hopeless? Many men wait too long to seek help for the challenges they face. You may not feel safe talking with others, particularly if you have experienced trauma, abuse, anxiety, addition, grief, or shame. Often, even those they are closest to you may understand or know the depth of your pain. You may feel that you are burdening others with your problems, and may have tried to solve your issues on your own, often leading deeper struggles and, at times, greater loss and pain. Tired of suffering? Book a free 20-minute consultation. No waitlist. Get started with a free consultation today.
My specialties include: trauma and PTSD, grief, anger management, sexual addiction, porn addiction, anxiety, ADHD, career guidance, addiction, substance use, infidelity, depression, coping skills, sexual abuse, chronic pain, and life transitions.
Stuck? Lost? Broken? Disconnected? Powerless? Hopeless? Many men wait too long to seek help for the challenges they face. You may not feel safe talking with others, particularly if you have experienced trauma, abuse, anxiety, addition, grief, or shame. Often, even those they are closest to you may understand or know the depth of your pain. You may feel that you are burdening others with your problems, and may have tried to solve your issues on your own, often leading deeper struggles and, at times, greater loss and pain. Tired of suffering? Book a free 20-minute consultation. No waitlist. Get started with a free consultation today.
HeadWay Clinic
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MA, RP
Verified Verified
Sudbury, ON P3E (Online Only)
Growing up in a smaller Northern community, I quickly noticed that mental health supports were limited. I became increasingly aware of the impact that positive mental health has on an individual and their community. From there, my passion for promoting mental health and well-being began. I have always wanted to help others by bringing positivity to their lives and in my role as a Registered Psychotherapist, I am able to just that. I am a great listener and enjoy hearing about others unique journey.
Growing up in a smaller Northern community, I quickly noticed that mental health supports were limited. I became increasingly aware of the impact that positive mental health has on an individual and their community. From there, my passion for promoting mental health and well-being began. I have always wanted to help others by bringing positivity to their lives and in my role as a Registered Psychotherapist, I am able to just that. I am a great listener and enjoy hearing about others unique journey.
Carolynn Michlowski
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MA, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sudbury, ON P3A
If you've found your way here it is likely because you want to understand more about yourself and how your experiences in relationships, both familial and otherwise, have shaped and perhaps even control, your current behaviour. You could also be a couple who are struggling to connect and understand one another, but feel devastated at the thought of giving up on your relationship. Carolynn Michlowski B.A., M.A., RP is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) that wants to help. Carolynn provides psychotherapy services in Ontario- in person sessions are held in Sudbury.
If you've found your way here it is likely because you want to understand more about yourself and how your experiences in relationships, both familial and otherwise, have shaped and perhaps even control, your current behaviour. You could also be a couple who are struggling to connect and understand one another, but feel devastated at the thought of giving up on your relationship. Carolynn Michlowski B.A., M.A., RP is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) that wants to help. Carolynn provides psychotherapy services in Ontario- in person sessions are held in Sudbury.
I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO). I provide clinical assessment and evidence-based therapy for a range of emotional and adjustment related difficulties, with a primary focus on the treatment of addiction, trauma-related disorders (i.e., PTSD), depression and anxiety disorders. I also have a special interest in working with postpartum mood and anxiety disorders.
I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO). I provide clinical assessment and evidence-based therapy for a range of emotional and adjustment related difficulties, with a primary focus on the treatment of addiction, trauma-related disorders (i.e., PTSD), depression and anxiety disorders. I also have a special interest in working with postpartum mood and anxiety disorders.
Karen Hourtovenko- Registered Psychotherapist Np
Registered Psychotherapist, PsyD, MBA, RN(EC), RP
Verified Verified
Sudbury, ON P3B
With over thirty-five years of counselling and coaching expertise, Karen utilizes her knowledge to help individuals achieve their highest level of success in various areas, including emotional balance, peak performance, mental chemistry and nutrition. She is dedicated to evaluate and breakthrough individual limitations, harnessing inner personal power to achieve personal development, business and leadership success. Clients include youth, teens, individuals, couples, teams and corporate. Specialities: Mental distress, PTSD, Addictions, Relationships, Empowerment, Sport, Students, Exe/professional Burn Out
With over thirty-five years of counselling and coaching expertise, Karen utilizes her knowledge to help individuals achieve their highest level of success in various areas, including emotional balance, peak performance, mental chemistry and nutrition. She is dedicated to evaluate and breakthrough individual limitations, harnessing inner personal power to achieve personal development, business and leadership success. Clients include youth, teens, individuals, couples, teams and corporate. Specialities: Mental distress, PTSD, Addictions, Relationships, Empowerment, Sport, Students, Exe/professional Burn Out
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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.