Chickadee Therapy
Psychotherapy | Counselling | Professional Consultation for Mental Health Clinicians
Unlocking lasting relief from chronic pain and trauma through nervous system healing
It takes strength and courage to reach out for support, and just by being here, you've already taken a powerful first step.
I get what it’s like to live with chronic pain and trauma—when nothing seems to help, and it feels like your body’s working against you. You just want peace, relief from the pain, and the freedom to live your life without being held back.
I’ve been there too, and I found real healing through pain reprocessing and nervous system work. Now I help others do the same, using gentle, neuroscience-based approaches that bring real, lasting relief.
One of the most common things I hear people that I work with say is, “I wish I had tried this sooner.” The good news is that it’s never too late to start this journey and take the first step.
Welcome to Chickadee Therapy ☺️
I truly love the work I do, and it’s an honour to walk alongside you as you find relief from chronic pain and trauma.
If you're ready to begin your healing journey, I'm here — and I look forward to meeting you soon.
Real Healing Happens in the Nervous System
At Chickadee Therapy, I believe healing begins with understanding how your brain and nervous system work together.
I'm Clarissa, owner and founder of Chickadee Therapy, Registered Social Worker, Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) Practitioner, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapist. In addition to my clinical work, I also provide professional consultation services for mental health clinicians seeking guidance in Pain Reprocessing Therapy and chronic pain treatment, trauma, dissociation, addiction, and nervous system–informed approaches.
I take a gentle, neuroscience-based approach to help process chronic pain and trauma, supporting your brain’s natural ability to heal—always with compassion, personalized care, and deep respect for your unique experience.
1 of only 8 mental health professionals in Ontario with advanced training in Pain Reprocessing Therapy, offering psychotherapy to people across the province who are looking for real, lasting relief.
It's an honour to do this work every day with those ready to move beyond pain and reconnect with their lives. When the time feels right for you, I'm here.
*Clarissa is certified in Pain Reprocessing Therapy through the Pain Reprocessing Therapy Center
Does this feel like you?
I support people living with chronic pain and trauma—experiences that can show up in everyday life in ways that are often confusing, exhausting, and deeply personal.
This might look like:
Physical pain that seems to “flare” out of nowhere or moves around your body, even when medical tests don’t show a clear cause—leaving you feeling frustrated or misunderstood.
A constant sense of being on alert, as if your body is bracing for something bad to happen, even when you’re safe.
Emotional overwhelm or shutting down, especially in stressful moments, because your nervous system has learned to protect you in this way.
Feeling disconnected from your body, numb, or stuck in patterns that once helped you survive but now make daily life harder.
Fatigue, brain fog, or trouble sleeping, as your mind and body work overtime trying to manage old stress or past experiences that never had a chance to fully resolve.
If you're ready to move beyond pain and trauma to find peace, relief and joy in life again, click the button below to book your appointment or a free 15 minute consultation with Clarissa.