Chronic Pain Psychiatrists in Ellicott City, MD
Our ideal clients are adolescents and adults seeking support for mental health challenges, substance use disorders, dual diagnoses, or related medical concerns. They often come to us feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or ready for change. Our multidisciplinary team comprises professionals from diverse backgrounds, which helps us be able to extend our reach through patience and understanding. We provide personalized, evidence-based care. By listening, collaborating, and tailoring treatment to each individual, we help clients build stability, improve well-being, and move forward with confidence.
Our ideal clients are adolescents and adults seeking support for mental health challenges, substance use disorders, dual diagnoses, or related medical concerns. They often come to us feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or ready for change. Our multidisciplinary team comprises professionals from diverse backgrounds, which helps us be able to extend our reach through patience and understanding. We provide personalized, evidence-based care. By listening, collaborating, and tailoring treatment to each individual, we help clients build stability, improve well-being, and move forward with confidence.
I started this practice because I wanted to change the way we look at healthcare. Many people focus on lifespan—just counting the years on a calendar. But throughout my career, I’ve learned that simply living longer isn't enough if you don't feel well while doing it.
That is why my practice is built on what Dr. Peter Attia calls "Medicine 3.0"—an approach to healthcare that focuses on prevention before mental health issues start. I don't just write a prescription for a symptom—I want to partner with you to protect your healthspan, making sure the years ahead are spent feeling strong, sharp, and truly alive.
I started this practice because I wanted to change the way we look at healthcare. Many people focus on lifespan—just counting the years on a calendar. But throughout my career, I’ve learned that simply living longer isn't enough if you don't feel well while doing it.
That is why my practice is built on what Dr. Peter Attia calls "Medicine 3.0"—an approach to healthcare that focuses on prevention before mental health issues start. I don't just write a prescription for a symptom—I want to partner with you to protect your healthspan, making sure the years ahead are spent feeling strong, sharp, and truly alive.
My expertise lies in integrating conventional psychiatric treatments with acupuncture and other holistic modalities to address anxiety, depression, insomnia, and chronic pain effectively.
Refined Psychiatry specializes in treating mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, mood disorders, sleep disturbances, insomnia, addictions, and chronic pain linked to psychiatric issues. The approach combines holistic and evidence-based strategies.
My expertise lies in integrating conventional psychiatric treatments with acupuncture and other holistic modalities to address anxiety, depression, insomnia, and chronic pain effectively.
Refined Psychiatry specializes in treating mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, mood disorders, sleep disturbances, insomnia, addictions, and chronic pain linked to psychiatric issues. The approach combines holistic and evidence-based strategies.
Multiple same week openings available. You’re not just looking for a prescription—you’re looking for someone who truly gets what you’re going through. Medicaid and Commercial patients, whether you're battling Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, or ADHD you deserve care that treats you as a whole person—not just your symptoms
As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 14 years of experience, I work with adults and children who are ready for compassionate, evidence-based support. My integrative, holistic approach considers your mental health, physical health, and lifestyle—
Multiple same week openings available. You’re not just looking for a prescription—you’re looking for someone who truly gets what you’re going through. Medicaid and Commercial patients, whether you're battling Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, or ADHD you deserve care that treats you as a whole person—not just your symptoms
As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 14 years of experience, I work with adults and children who are ready for compassionate, evidence-based support. My integrative, holistic approach considers your mental health, physical health, and lifestyle—
Multiple same week appointments available. You’re not just looking for a prescription—you’re looking for someone who truly gets what you’re going through. Commercial , Medicare and Medicaid patients, whether you're battling Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, or ADHD you deserve care that treats you as a whole person—not just your symptoms
As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 14 years of experience, I work with adults and children who are ready for compassionate, evidence-based support. My integrative, holistic approach considers your mental health, physical health, and lifestyle.
Multiple same week appointments available. You’re not just looking for a prescription—you’re looking for someone who truly gets what you’re going through. Commercial , Medicare and Medicaid patients, whether you're battling Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, or ADHD you deserve care that treats you as a whole person—not just your symptoms
As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 14 years of experience, I work with adults and children who are ready for compassionate, evidence-based support. My integrative, holistic approach considers your mental health, physical health, and lifestyle.
Before I was a nurse practitioner I was a nurse in Labor & Delivery and Mother-Baby. Before I was a nurse I was a mother with postpartum anxiety and depression. Mental health is my passion because I bring the empathy of shared experience to the table. I know how painful anxiety and depression can be, how embarrassing it might be to seek out help, how daunting the medication is, and how it feels to lose hope; to feel stuck. I do what I do because I know how effective the medications are, and how lifechanging they can be.
Before I was a nurse practitioner I was a nurse in Labor & Delivery and Mother-Baby. Before I was a nurse I was a mother with postpartum anxiety and depression. Mental health is my passion because I bring the empathy of shared experience to the table. I know how painful anxiety and depression can be, how embarrassing it might be to seek out help, how daunting the medication is, and how it feels to lose hope; to feel stuck. I do what I do because I know how effective the medications are, and how lifechanging they can be.
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I also welcome clients and their pets who have been dealing with chronic medical illness and pain.
I am privileged to have a PhD in Transpersonal Psychology - focus Clinical Psychology, Health Equity, Spirituality and the Healing Arts. I am Nationally Board-Certified - Advanced Practice Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Psychotherapist. Health Promotion Director Certification - Cooper Aerobics Institute. Mind-Body Medicine Certification - Harvard, Benson Institute. Mindfulness Training - Kabat-Zinn.
I also welcome clients and their pets who have been dealing with chronic medical illness and pain.
I am privileged to have a PhD in Transpersonal Psychology - focus Clinical Psychology, Health Equity, Spirituality and the Healing Arts. I am Nationally Board-Certified - Advanced Practice Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Psychotherapist. Health Promotion Director Certification - Cooper Aerobics Institute. Mind-Body Medicine Certification - Harvard, Benson Institute. Mindfulness Training - Kabat-Zinn.
We also treat chronic pain.
At the CARE Clinic, we provide our patients with up-to-date, evidenced based practices along with some of the most experienced and dedicated healthcare professionals in the field. Our mission has been to provide quality care in a safe environment - earning us a reputation as the clinic most often recommended by family members and colleagues alike. From Addiction Medicine to Brain Health and Wellness, our personalized services allow us to cater to your individual needs. We truly believe that recovery can be a reality for everyone.
We also treat chronic pain.
At the CARE Clinic, we provide our patients with up-to-date, evidenced based practices along with some of the most experienced and dedicated healthcare professionals in the field. Our mission has been to provide quality care in a safe environment - earning us a reputation as the clinic most often recommended by family members and colleagues alike. From Addiction Medicine to Brain Health and Wellness, our personalized services allow us to cater to your individual needs. We truly believe that recovery can be a reality for everyone.
It has been a privilege to work with my patients and help them discover more about themselves than they had been aware of before. This has usually resulted in significant symptom reduction and improved relationships with those who are important in their lives. Freud discovered the unconscious and its power to control our lives without us being aware of it. By helping people achieve a better understanding of these impulses in themselves, they can work with them, and use them to achieve their goals rather than being caught in endless self-destructive ways.
It has been a privilege to work with my patients and help them discover more about themselves than they had been aware of before. This has usually resulted in significant symptom reduction and improved relationships with those who are important in their lives. Freud discovered the unconscious and its power to control our lives without us being aware of it. By helping people achieve a better understanding of these impulses in themselves, they can work with them, and use them to achieve their goals rather than being caught in endless self-destructive ways.
You don't have to suffer alone anymore. We specialize in taking excellent care of women and children. Our focus is on the overall wellness of the person, not merely the individual symptoms or diagnoses. We listen to you and work with you to reach the life you deserve.
You don't have to suffer alone anymore. We specialize in taking excellent care of women and children. Our focus is on the overall wellness of the person, not merely the individual symptoms or diagnoses. We listen to you and work with you to reach the life you deserve.
Our mission is to provide person-centered, community-based treatment and services to individuals and families experiencing mental illness, opioid addiction, and substance use challenges.
At Ally Behavioral Health Services our sole focus is on the provision of quality behavioral health and addiction disorder services within a dynamic and flexible continuum of care. We are experienced in the delivery of person-centered, evidence-based behavioral health services that encompass all levels of care. We understand that our clients have different situations and needs. We offer a range of services fully customized to meet each person’s unique treatment requirement. Our programs include: mental health service and opioid addiction treatment. You can depend on us to serve you. We exist to help you and your family so let's talk
Our mission is to provide person-centered, community-based treatment and services to individuals and families experiencing mental illness, opioid addiction, and substance use challenges.
At Ally Behavioral Health Services our sole focus is on the provision of quality behavioral health and addiction disorder services within a dynamic and flexible continuum of care. We are experienced in the delivery of person-centered, evidence-based behavioral health services that encompass all levels of care. We understand that our clients have different situations and needs. We offer a range of services fully customized to meet each person’s unique treatment requirement. Our programs include: mental health service and opioid addiction treatment. You can depend on us to serve you. We exist to help you and your family so let's talk
Robert A. Herman, M.D., FAPA, received his medical degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1983. He completed his residency in Psychiatry at New York University-Bellevue Hospital Center in 1987 and completed psychoanalytic training at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1992. He was certified in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, and is a Distinguished Life Fellow in the American Psychiatric Association. Dr. Herman has taught at New York University, Columbia University, the Mount Sinai School of Medicine and the University of Maryland School of Medicine.
Robert A. Herman, M.D., FAPA, received his medical degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1983. He completed his residency in Psychiatry at New York University-Bellevue Hospital Center in 1987 and completed psychoanalytic training at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1992. He was certified in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, and is a Distinguished Life Fellow in the American Psychiatric Association. Dr. Herman has taught at New York University, Columbia University, the Mount Sinai School of Medicine and the University of Maryland School of Medicine.
In my psychiatric practice, I sees a wide array of clients, including children as young as four years old. I have a special expertise in reducing and consolidating psychiatric medicines in patients on multiple medicines. My areas of expertise include ADHD, Adult and Childhood Mood disorders, Adult and Childhood Bipolar disorder and Depression, Anxiety disorders, and anger management. I also have expertise in management of sleep disorders. I am licensed in Maryland, DC for online appointments. See reviews at https://www.healthgrades.com/physician/dr-vikramjit-gill-xvq3s https://www.vitals.com/doctors/Dr_Vikramjit_S_Gill.html
In my psychiatric practice, I sees a wide array of clients, including children as young as four years old. I have a special expertise in reducing and consolidating psychiatric medicines in patients on multiple medicines. My areas of expertise include ADHD, Adult and Childhood Mood disorders, Adult and Childhood Bipolar disorder and Depression, Anxiety disorders, and anger management. I also have expertise in management of sleep disorders. I am licensed in Maryland, DC for online appointments. See reviews at https://www.healthgrades.com/physician/dr-vikramjit-gill-xvq3s https://www.vitals.com/doctors/Dr_Vikramjit_S_Gill.html
I bring over 20 years of experience in psychiatry, leading a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering compassionate, comprehensive mental health care. I am committed to providing personalized psychiatric consultations, diagnostic evaluations, medication management, and therapy services in a confidential and supportive environment. I take a holistic, patient-centered approach, considering biological, psychological, social, and physical factors to ensure well-rounded care. As an integrated health provider, I utilize the latest evidence-based treatments and genetic studies to address mental health challenges.
I bring over 20 years of experience in psychiatry, leading a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering compassionate, comprehensive mental health care. I am committed to providing personalized psychiatric consultations, diagnostic evaluations, medication management, and therapy services in a confidential and supportive environment. I take a holistic, patient-centered approach, considering biological, psychological, social, and physical factors to ensure well-rounded care. As an integrated health provider, I utilize the latest evidence-based treatments and genetic studies to address mental health challenges.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Multiple same week openings available. You’re not just looking for a prescription—you’re looking for someone who truly gets what you’re going through. Medicaid and Commercial patients, whether you're battling Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, ADHD you deserve care that treats you as a whole person—not just your symptoms
As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 14 years of experience, I work with adults and children who are ready for compassionate, evidence-based support. My integrative, holistic approach considers your mental health, physical health, and lifestyle.
Multiple same week openings available. You’re not just looking for a prescription—you’re looking for someone who truly gets what you’re going through. Medicaid and Commercial patients, whether you're battling Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, ADHD you deserve care that treats you as a whole person—not just your symptoms
As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 14 years of experience, I work with adults and children who are ready for compassionate, evidence-based support. My integrative, holistic approach considers your mental health, physical health, and lifestyle.
Multiple same week openings. You’re not just looking for a prescription—you’re looking for someone who truly gets what you’re going through. Medicaid and Commercial patients, whether you're battling Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, or ADHD you deserve care that treats you as a whole person—not just your symptoms
As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 14 years of experience, I work with adults and children who are ready for compassionate, evidence-based support. My integrative, holistic approach considers your mental health, physical health, and lifestyle—
Multiple same week openings. You’re not just looking for a prescription—you’re looking for someone who truly gets what you’re going through. Medicaid and Commercial patients, whether you're battling Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, or ADHD you deserve care that treats you as a whole person—not just your symptoms
As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 14 years of experience, I work with adults and children who are ready for compassionate, evidence-based support. My integrative, holistic approach considers your mental health, physical health, and lifestyle—
Whether you’re seeking relief from long-standing emotional pain or wanting to better understand yourself, I am here to support your growth and healing.
Life can feel overwhelming when past experiences, relationship patterns, or internal conflicts start to interfere with your sense of well-being. You may feel stuck, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected from yourself or others. Therapy can be a space where you slow down, make sense of what’s happening inside, and begin to heal in a way that feels safe and empowering. I aim to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where you feel welcome. Processed painful memories no longer feel overwhelming or defining. Our work is collaborative, paced to your comfort, and guided by your goals.
Whether you’re seeking relief from long-standing emotional pain or wanting to better understand yourself, I am here to support your growth and healing.
Life can feel overwhelming when past experiences, relationship patterns, or internal conflicts start to interfere with your sense of well-being. You may feel stuck, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected from yourself or others. Therapy can be a space where you slow down, make sense of what’s happening inside, and begin to heal in a way that feels safe and empowering. I aim to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where you feel welcome. Processed painful memories no longer feel overwhelming or defining. Our work is collaborative, paced to your comfort, and guided by your goals.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Dr. Brendan P. McCollum is a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in adult mental health care. He is dedicated to providing integrative, patient-centered treatment and has extensive experience working with individuals with complex psychiatric and developmental needs.
Dr. McCollum earned his medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine and completed his psychiatry residency at Trinitas Regional Medical Center through Seton Hall University.
Dr. Brendan P. McCollum is a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in adult mental health care. He is dedicated to providing integrative, patient-centered treatment and has extensive experience working with individuals with complex psychiatric and developmental needs.
Dr. McCollum earned his medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine and completed his psychiatry residency at Trinitas Regional Medical Center through Seton Hall University.
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FAQ - Chronic Pain Psychiatrists
How does chronic pain affect mental health?
Living with chronic pain—whether due to an injury, illness, or another condition—can be an emotionally and physically debilitating experience. In addition to persistent discomfort, individuals with chronic pain often face disruptions to their routines, limitations in physical functioning, loss of independence, and challenges maintaining work or social relationships. These stressors can lead to or worsen symptoms of a variety of mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety. Because chronic pain affects both the body and the mind, many individuals benefit from not only medical treatment for their pain but also psychiatric care to support their mental and emotional well-being.
How do psychiatrists treat chronic pain?
Psychiatrists who specialize in chronic pain understand how chronic pain can impact mood, sleep, motivation, and quality of life. They often use a combination of medication and psychotherapy to help clients manage the emotional aspects of chronic pain. This may include prescribing antidepressants, anti-anxiety medications, or other medication types that can also assist with sleep or pain modulation. In therapy sessions, psychiatrists may use approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address negative thought patterns related to pain, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients cope with symptoms, and mindfulness-related techniques to help clients manage stress and improve resilience. Psychiatrists may also work collaboratively with pain specialists, primary care providers, and physical therapists to help ensure a client's care is coordinated across their different treating professionals.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in chronic pain?
Psychology Today's online directory is a useful tool for finding psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who have experience working with individuals managing chronic pain. The platform offers filters to narrow results based on areas of specialty—such as chronic pain and/or chronic illness—as well as details about therapeutic approach, insurance accepted, language preferences, and session fees. Reviewing these profiles can help individuals and families find the right mental health provider for their needs, whether seeking short-term support or ongoing care for chronic pain.