Chronic Pain Therapists in Nepean, ON
Madeleine Krupl
Registered Social Worker
I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can go to work through things that are vulnerable to you, without fear of judgment or ridicule. We will work together, as equals, build on your inner strengths, knowledge and direction. I support to teens, adults, couples and families experiencing depression, anxiety, ADHD, chronic pain, trauma, PTSD, low self-esteem and relationship difficulties.
Kristy Brosz, MSW, RCSW
Registered Clinical Social Worker/Mental Health Therapist
*Chronic Illness/Rare Disease Therapist & Trauma/Grief Specialist* Kristy's practice focuses on the intersection between trauma and grief/loss. Kristy has a special interest in the areas of trauma, grief/loss, rare/chronic illness, palliative care, and adoption/foster/kinship care.
Lori Schledewitz
MACP, RP
A Compassionate Space Psychotherapy uses the principles of ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and EMDR (Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to help clients reconnect with their inner voice and strength—supporting their healing and growth while managing anxiety, chronic pain, grief, loss, and traumatic experiences. Therapy is client-centred and compassion-focused.
Mahum Ahmed
Registered Social Worker
Struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or PTSD? You may feel overwhelmed or stuck and want deeper understanding—not just symptom relief. I offer compassionate, tailored therapy using evidence-based approaches like CBT. Together, we’ll build emotional regulation, stronger relationships, and a more fulfilling, empowered future.
Lauren A. Jeffery
Registered Psychotherapist, Certified Executor Advisor
Life’s challenges—emotional turmoil, financial stress, unhealthy habits, and loneliness—can feel overwhelming and deeply impact your well-being. You’re not alone. Using a compassionate, person-centred approach blending CBT, SFBT, financial therapy, and mindfulness, I offer empathetic support to help you build the life you truly want. Let’s talk and start your journey.
Jessica Klimkovitch
Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying)
I am passionate about providing compassionate, holistic support to individuals facing life’s emotional and physical challenges. If you’re looking for a safe, non-judgmental space to heal and regain balance, I invite you to reach out and begin your journey with me
Natalina Salmaso
Psychologist
Too often one of the most difficult first steps in working through life challenges, whether large or small, is to acknowledge the need for support and to seek out the help that you need. My work with adolescents, adults and couples has been to accompany them on a journey that involves building a toolset designed to navigate their particular challenges.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chronic Pain
How can therapy help with chronic pain?
Therapy does not eliminate chronic pain, but it can significantly reduce pain's impact on daily life, emotional wellbeing, and functioning. Psychological approaches help people change their relationship to pain — reducing the fear, catastrophizing, and avoidance that amplify suffering — and develop skills for managing flares, improving sleep, staying active, and maintaining relationships despite pain. Research consistently shows that psychological treatment improves quality of life even when pain itself does not fully resolve.
What is the connection between pain and mental health?
Chronic pain and mental health are deeply interconnected. Depression and anxiety are among the most common co-occurring conditions with chronic pain — each worsening the other in a reinforcing cycle. Pain that is not well controlled increases the risk of depression; depression lowers pain tolerance and makes coping harder. Trauma also plays a significant role: adverse childhood experiences and PTSD are associated with higher rates of chronic pain. Addressing mental health alongside pain is widely recognized as best practice.
What therapy approaches are used for chronic pain?
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for chronic pain (CBT-CP) is the most extensively researched approach, targeting pain-related thoughts, behaviours, and emotions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people live fully despite pain by building psychological flexibility and values-based action. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) has strong evidence for improving pain-related quality of life. Somatic and trauma-informed approaches are increasingly used when trauma underlies chronic pain presentations.
Does therapy mean I should stop pain medications?
No — therapy for chronic pain is not a replacement for medical treatment; it is a complement to it. The goal is interdisciplinary pain management: combining medical, psychological, physiotherapy, and lifestyle approaches for the best outcomes. Decisions about medication are made with your physician, not your therapist. Some people find that as coping improves and function increases through therapy, their need for certain medications may change — but this is a medical decision, not a therapeutic one.
How many sessions does chronic pain therapy take?
CBT for chronic pain is typically delivered over 8–12 weekly sessions, which is sufficient to produce meaningful improvements in functioning and quality of life for many people. Some people with complex pain presentations, co-occurring trauma, or significant depression benefit from longer-term therapy. Booster sessions are sometimes useful during flare periods or major stressors. Your therapist will tailor the plan to your specific pain condition and life circumstances.