psychoTherapy for those suffering with chronic pain.
Offering evidence-based talk therapy and lifestyle interventions to help people suffer less and regain control of their lives.
Pain is Bio-Psycho-Social:
The experience of physical pain is not just physical. It is also influenced by other factors. Pain is a BIO-PSYCHO-SOCIAL phenomenon meaning it is affected by biological factors like the physical injury and inflammation but also by psychological and social factors like emotions, beliefs, thoughts and relationships.
Learning about the science of pain and engaging in psychotherapy specific to pain can help by turning down the volume of both the pain and the suffering.
Psychotherapy for pain can help the psychological and social aspects of the pain experience. Quality of life can be improved by changing the way we understand, think about and interact with pain and by finding healthy coping strategies.
I offer both virtual and in person visits. In person visits will happen at Ellis Park Medical, 1959 Bloor St W, Toronto, Ontario
Treatment
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Treatment can benefit people experiencing some or all of the following:
• chronic pain
• chronic illness
• concurrent diagnosis of (or suspicion of) neurodiversity, depression, anxiety, insomnia
• trauma history
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Comprehensive case history evaluation
Education about the science of the mind body connection
Psychotherapeutic interventions like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Collaborative goal setting
Trauma-informed care
Appropriate multi-disciplinary referrals
Goal-focused, short-term, structured therapy (*frequency and total number of sessions will vary based on individual needs)
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• Reduce suffering
• Improved understanding of the mind body connectiopain
• Increase confidence in ability to manage symptoms
• Improved quality of life
• Improve mood and decrease anxiety, depression, anger, stress levels
• Improve relationship with self and others
• Clarify values and what is meaningful
• Improve ability to engage in meaningful activities
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Location:
My practice is based at Ellis Park Medical:
1959 Bloor St. W. Toronto, Ont. | P. 416.639.6321Virtual Appointments online are also available
Cost:
$185 CAD (+ HST) for an hour-long session
I offer both virtual and in person visits. In person visits will happen at Ellis Park Medical, 1959 Bloor St W, Toronto, Ontario
Caley Bell-Pasht, RP(Q), DC
I am a psychotherapist (qualifying) who specializes in the area of chronic pain and illness. I have 15 years of experience working with people suffering from chronic pain. Psychotherapy is a second career for me. After 13 years as a practicing chiropractor I retrained so that I could better help those suffering from complex and chronic pain.
I use evidence-based talk therapy and lifestyle interventions like pain science education, nervous system modulation, pain reprocessing therapy (PRT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to help people suffer less and regain control of their lives.
I am trauma informed and welcome members of the LGBTQ2+ as well as the neurodivergent communities.
I am currently accepting new patients.
ABOUT
Training & Education
Degrees
Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University, 2023
Primary Spine Practitioner Certificate, University of Pittsburgh, 2019
Doctor Of Chiropractic, Canadian memorial Chiropractic College, 2009
Bachelor of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, 2005
Trainings and Techniques
Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Compassionate Enquiry
Work with me
I offer both virtual and in person visits. In person visits will happen at Ellis Park Medical.
Ellis Park Medical :
1959 Bloor St. W, Toronto, ON M6S 1M4
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RESOURCES
Resources
A collection of videos, readings, and other resources to help inform and inspire an understanding for the science of the mind-body connection.
