Health, Migraines & Chronic Illness

 

Chronic Pain & Illness Therapy Ottawa


Chronic pain and mental health disorders often occur together. In fact, research suggests that chronic pain and mental health problems can contribute to and exacerbate each other.


People living with chronic pain from conditions like fibromyalgia, back problems, migraines and arthritis are at heightened risk for mental health problems, including depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders. For instance, an estimated 35% to 45% of people with chronic pain experience depression. Chronic pain can also affect sleep and increase stress levels. 


Health psychologists are specially trained to understand the psychological and emotional aspects of health and illness.

Gilmour Psychologists with Expertise in Counselling for Chronic Pain & Illness Counselling

Contact Gilmour Psychological Services® in Ottawa to schedule a consultation with a psychologist who has an expertise in chronic pain therapy.

Dr. Deanna Drahovzal, C.Psych.

September 9, 2022
Dr. Drahovzal provides psychotherapy and assessment services to children, adults, couples, and families at Gilmour Psychological Services® in Ottawa.

Dr. Delyana Miller, C. Psych.

August 30, 2022
Dr. Miller’s theoretical orientation integrates interpersonal, cognitive behavioural, schema-focused and mindfulness-based approaches in helping clients develop an increased awareness of the factors that cause and maintain their difficulties. She guides them towards achieving their goals and making positive changes in their lives.

Dr. Emma Dargie, C.Psych.

August 22, 2022
Dr. Dargie maintains a client-centered, evidence-based, sex-positive, LGBTQ-positive approach to psychotherapy. She provides individual and couple therapy to Anglophone adults experiencing a wide variety of challenges and circumstances

Dr. Amanda Timmers, C.Psych.

August 18, 2022
Dr. Amanda Timmers provides psychological services by video or phone to couples and individual adults in the province of Ontario. Her primary theoretical orientations are cognitive-behavioural therapy and emotion-focused therapy, though she integrates other evidence-based treatment modalities to meet clients’ specific needs. Dr. Timmers takes a collaborative, supportive approach to psychotherapy, to help clients better understand themselves and make positive changes in their lives.

Dr. Emma Murray, C.Psych.

August 12, 2022
Dr. Murray provides assessment and treatment to adults and seniors. She uses a number of evidence-based treatments to address client’s needs and the challenges that they are facing. Dr. Murray works collaboratively with clients to identify their goals and guide them towards making positive and lasting changes in their life. Her main goal is to help clients identify their individual strengths and overcome barriers that may be preventing them from feeling content and fulfilled.

Dr. Stephenie Davies, C.Psych.

August 10, 2022
As a Clinical and Health Psychologist, Dr. Davies believes in promoting wellness and resilience, both mentally and physically. She works with adults and adolescents. Her primary approach to therapy is Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), a type of treatment that has been extensively supported by research showing it to be highly effective for treating a wide variety of mental health concerns. This approach is complemented with other evidence-based tools and techniques such as mindfulness, self-compassion, acceptance and resilience building to better tailor her approach to an individual’s needs.
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Dr. Vanessa Scarapicchia, C.Psych.

August 6, 2021
Dr. Scarapicchia provides assessment and treatment services to adolescents, adults, and seniors, including psychotherapy, neuropsychological assessments, and psychodiagnostic assessments.
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Dr. Leanne Kane, C.Psych.

August 4, 2021
Dr. Leanne Kane provides individual therapy and psychodiagnostic assessment services to adults in English and in French. She obtained her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Ottawa, where she also completed her internship at the Centre for Psychological Services and Research.
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Dr. Brittany Mutsaers C.Psych.

July 29, 2021
Dr. Mutsaers provides individual and couple psychotherapy for adult clients. Her work primarily focuses on helping adults and couples cope with acute and chronic health issues (e.g., cancer, infertility, chronic pain, and sexual dysfunction).
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