Chronic Illness Therapists in Baltimore, MD
You don’t exist in just one box, and neither should your therapy. Maybe you’ve been carrying questions about identity, culture, gender, sexuality, or the many roles you move through each day. Maybe grief, trauma, anxiety, or depression feel tangled up with those parts of you. When who you are intersects with how the world responds, it can feel exhausting or isolating. Here, every part of you is welcome. The visible and invisible pieces. The strong parts and the struggling ones. Together, we’ll create space to explore how your identities shape your experiences and how they can also be sources of resilience and strength.
You don’t exist in just one box, and neither should your therapy. Maybe you’ve been carrying questions about identity, culture, gender, sexuality, or the many roles you move through each day. Maybe grief, trauma, anxiety, or depression feel tangled up with those parts of you. When who you are intersects with how the world responds, it can feel exhausting or isolating. Here, every part of you is welcome. The visible and invisible pieces. The strong parts and the struggling ones. Together, we’ll create space to explore how your identities shape your experiences and how they can also be sources of resilience and strength.
Historically, I have an educational background in "person in situation" outlook. I'm a practicing psychotherapist. I believe in a collaboration process aimed at relieving emotional disturbances and suffering in our lives.I center on management and balance. Reduction or elimination of symptoms is a primary goal. Emphasis is placed on care of self leading to a contented life.
Historically, I have an educational background in "person in situation" outlook. I'm a practicing psychotherapist. I believe in a collaboration process aimed at relieving emotional disturbances and suffering in our lives.I center on management and balance. Reduction or elimination of symptoms is a primary goal. Emphasis is placed on care of self leading to a contented life.
Kate specializes in complex trauma. She invites clients into deep connection to self, welcoming both wounded and unwounded parts of self, honoring the burden wounded parts often bear in carrying pain. She uses various interventions to promote self compassion and self inquiry in support of balancing the nervous system. She champions the body's inherent wisdom to support embodiment for wholeness. Her practice integrates various therapeutic modalities including EMDR, Breathwork, Somatic work, Sound Healing, Parts Work, Mind-Body Therapies, and Psychodynamic Therapy. Her focus is deeply steeped in connection to body and heart.
Kate specializes in complex trauma. She invites clients into deep connection to self, welcoming both wounded and unwounded parts of self, honoring the burden wounded parts often bear in carrying pain. She uses various interventions to promote self compassion and self inquiry in support of balancing the nervous system. She champions the body's inherent wisdom to support embodiment for wholeness. Her practice integrates various therapeutic modalities including EMDR, Breathwork, Somatic work, Sound Healing, Parts Work, Mind-Body Therapies, and Psychodynamic Therapy. Her focus is deeply steeped in connection to body and heart.
Life is messy. But you don't have to struggle alone. Maybe your life has been turned upside down by a big transition or an unexpected loss. Maybe the life you're living isn't the life you pictured. You're stuck and you want more - more connection, meaning, hope, and purpose. As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I am trained to help couples and families work through the sources of their struggles and to develop healthier and more fulfilling relationships.
Life is messy. But you don't have to struggle alone. Maybe your life has been turned upside down by a big transition or an unexpected loss. Maybe the life you're living isn't the life you pictured. You're stuck and you want more - more connection, meaning, hope, and purpose. As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I am trained to help couples and families work through the sources of their struggles and to develop healthier and more fulfilling relationships.
Accepting new clients! Does the idea of starting therapy feel especially daunting? Were you taught that opening up to strangers is something you should avoid? Perhaps you were told not to air out the family business. If that sounds like you, just know that starting therapy can feel like it goes against everything you've been taught! In many cases, the people who urged us not to share are trusted people in our family. As adults, however, we sometimes have to question and challenge the messages we've received. If you're struggling and need help, please know that reaching out for help is exactly the right thing to do!
Accepting new clients! Does the idea of starting therapy feel especially daunting? Were you taught that opening up to strangers is something you should avoid? Perhaps you were told not to air out the family business. If that sounds like you, just know that starting therapy can feel like it goes against everything you've been taught! In many cases, the people who urged us not to share are trusted people in our family. As adults, however, we sometimes have to question and challenge the messages we've received. If you're struggling and need help, please know that reaching out for help is exactly the right thing to do!
We believe we all have unique strengths and skills within us that we can unlock and foster with the right support. Our practice specializes in CBT, mindfulness, and a strength based approach to support clients through life's difficulties. We work with a diverse population of people but specialize in working with young adults, parents, and the perinatal and postpartum population. Many of the clients we work with experience anxiety, ADHD, neurodivergence and difficulty coping with life stressors. We also work with many students during their college experience as they navigate the transition towards young adulthood.
We believe we all have unique strengths and skills within us that we can unlock and foster with the right support. Our practice specializes in CBT, mindfulness, and a strength based approach to support clients through life's difficulties. We work with a diverse population of people but specialize in working with young adults, parents, and the perinatal and postpartum population. Many of the clients we work with experience anxiety, ADHD, neurodivergence and difficulty coping with life stressors. We also work with many students during their college experience as they navigate the transition towards young adulthood.
Welcome to Transformative Counseling & Wellness Solutions! We believe in renewing the mind and dealing with the total person! Healing starts with being transparent, and opening up about your life’s journey to your therapist, who responds with compassion, empathy, and wisdom. Our therapeutic relationship can be the building block and the catalyst towards your new life! We provide affordable counseling, traditional & wellness services. If you want to journey beyond life's obstacles, don't hesitate to call. Together we will navigate your path towards freedom, success, and happiness.
Welcome to Transformative Counseling & Wellness Solutions! We believe in renewing the mind and dealing with the total person! Healing starts with being transparent, and opening up about your life’s journey to your therapist, who responds with compassion, empathy, and wisdom. Our therapeutic relationship can be the building block and the catalyst towards your new life! We provide affordable counseling, traditional & wellness services. If you want to journey beyond life's obstacles, don't hesitate to call. Together we will navigate your path towards freedom, success, and happiness.
I am an Integrative psychotherapist who is able to support people who are struggling with depression and anxiety. I specialize in grief counseling, including suicide bereavement. My strengths as a counselor allow me to support people going through existential crises, major life transitions, as well as those who want to explore their spirituality. I have been a holistic health practitioner for over 42+ years, so I bring my understanding of the integration of the body, mind, and spirit to my counseling practice. I offer Energy Psychology techniques, Reiki, and Flower Essence therapy as adjunctive therapies to my counseling clients.
I am an Integrative psychotherapist who is able to support people who are struggling with depression and anxiety. I specialize in grief counseling, including suicide bereavement. My strengths as a counselor allow me to support people going through existential crises, major life transitions, as well as those who want to explore their spirituality. I have been a holistic health practitioner for over 42+ years, so I bring my understanding of the integration of the body, mind, and spirit to my counseling practice. I offer Energy Psychology techniques, Reiki, and Flower Essence therapy as adjunctive therapies to my counseling clients.
Greetings, my name is Michelle. As both an individual and a therapist, I have observed that the rapid pace of modern life and ongoing technological advancements have contributed to rising levels of anxiety, depression, and loneliness. These challenges often intensify as we approach the winter season, when longer nights may further impact mental well-being.
I am an experienced therapist who worked for over ten years at Johns Hopkins Oncology and Palliative Care before starting my private practice. My specialties also include caregiver burnout, cancer or serious illness diagnosis, grief and trauma.
Greetings, my name is Michelle. As both an individual and a therapist, I have observed that the rapid pace of modern life and ongoing technological advancements have contributed to rising levels of anxiety, depression, and loneliness. These challenges often intensify as we approach the winter season, when longer nights may further impact mental well-being.
I am an experienced therapist who worked for over ten years at Johns Hopkins Oncology and Palliative Care before starting my private practice. My specialties also include caregiver burnout, cancer or serious illness diagnosis, grief and trauma.
I practice from a stance of radical inclusion, meaning I seek to welcome all parts of your experience and identity, even those that may feel shameful. I provide a warm and steady space to explore and uncover what feels true and we move at your pace. I have worked effectively with adults and adolescents who are healing from traumatic experiences, including interpersonal violence and abuse, sexual violence, adverse childhood experiences, and the impact of identity-based oppressions. I value the innate wisdom that clients bring to their own healing journeys and see you as the most important expert on your own experiences and desires.
I practice from a stance of radical inclusion, meaning I seek to welcome all parts of your experience and identity, even those that may feel shameful. I provide a warm and steady space to explore and uncover what feels true and we move at your pace. I have worked effectively with adults and adolescents who are healing from traumatic experiences, including interpersonal violence and abuse, sexual violence, adverse childhood experiences, and the impact of identity-based oppressions. I value the innate wisdom that clients bring to their own healing journeys and see you as the most important expert on your own experiences and desires.
Is your child struggling to meet their academic potential? Are you concerned about learning, attention, or emotional functioning? I conduct comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations, including assessments of academic, cognitive, neuropsychological, emotional, and behavioral functioning. These evaluations provide meaningful insight into your child’s strengths and needs—helping you understand how your child learns best and what supports will help them succeed in school.
Is your child struggling to meet their academic potential? Are you concerned about learning, attention, or emotional functioning? I conduct comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations, including assessments of academic, cognitive, neuropsychological, emotional, and behavioral functioning. These evaluations provide meaningful insight into your child’s strengths and needs—helping you understand how your child learns best and what supports will help them succeed in school.
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or relationship challenges. They’re often high-achieving individuals who care deeply about others but struggle to find balance and peace in their own lives. They want to feel more in control, improve communication, and reconnect with a sense of purpose and calm.
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or relationship challenges. They’re often high-achieving individuals who care deeply about others but struggle to find balance and peace in their own lives. They want to feel more in control, improve communication, and reconnect with a sense of purpose and calm.
I believe in meeting people where they are and joining with them to create growth and change. I enjoy supporting others as they navigate life cycle transitions and work towards healthy, satisfying relationships. I am experienced in addressing issues of anger and aggression, anxiety, communication, co-parenting, defiance, depression, grief and loss, marital and family conflict, parenting skills, self esteem, and stress.
I believe in meeting people where they are and joining with them to create growth and change. I enjoy supporting others as they navigate life cycle transitions and work towards healthy, satisfying relationships. I am experienced in addressing issues of anger and aggression, anxiety, communication, co-parenting, defiance, depression, grief and loss, marital and family conflict, parenting skills, self esteem, and stress.
I feel honored to work with people navigating challenging life transitions, working through trauma, and coping with depression and anxiety.
I feel honored to work with people navigating challenging life transitions, working through trauma, and coping with depression and anxiety.
“The most important step a person can take. It’s not the first one, is it? It’s the next one. Always the next step.” – Brandon Sanderson. There's no question that first step can be a difficult one, and by looking at my profile you're already taking it, but the first step won't get you far unless you take the next one. Many of us are ready for the next step, but find ourselves with obstacles, either inside or outside of ourselves, that get in the way. Whatever your struggles or the path behind you, if you're ready to find the route ahead and put one foot in front of the other, I'm ready to support you along the way.
“The most important step a person can take. It’s not the first one, is it? It’s the next one. Always the next step.” – Brandon Sanderson. There's no question that first step can be a difficult one, and by looking at my profile you're already taking it, but the first step won't get you far unless you take the next one. Many of us are ready for the next step, but find ourselves with obstacles, either inside or outside of ourselves, that get in the way. Whatever your struggles or the path behind you, if you're ready to find the route ahead and put one foot in front of the other, I'm ready to support you along the way.
Hi! My name is Melissa and I am so thankful you are here today embarking on this therapeutic journey. I have a deep commitment to providing safe, supportive, and compassionate care. It is my mission to create a nurturing and empowering space where together we can explore and heal from the impacts of trauma, stress, and other life challenges.
Hi! My name is Melissa and I am so thankful you are here today embarking on this therapeutic journey. I have a deep commitment to providing safe, supportive, and compassionate care. It is my mission to create a nurturing and empowering space where together we can explore and heal from the impacts of trauma, stress, and other life challenges.
I believe that our thoughts and emotions are just a fraction of who we are. When we learn to connect with ourselves and our core values, we can begin to observe and navigate these emotions and thoughts with greater clarity and self-compassion. My approach to therapy is grounded in helping clients build that connection—cultivating awareness, balance, and resilience so they can enjoy life and live well.
I believe that our thoughts and emotions are just a fraction of who we are. When we learn to connect with ourselves and our core values, we can begin to observe and navigate these emotions and thoughts with greater clarity and self-compassion. My approach to therapy is grounded in helping clients build that connection—cultivating awareness, balance, and resilience so they can enjoy life and live well.
The goal of therapy isn’t to ‘feel better’, although that should be one of the outcomes. The suffering we experience is rarely a malfunctioning of the brain- it is usually in response to real challenges and is an important way to prepare ourselves for a developmental leap. When we are suffering, our brains release hormones that promote ‘neuroplasticity’, our minds begin to reexamine outdated narratives, and our relationships are challenged with the need for deeper vulnerability and more skillful communication.
The goal of therapy isn’t to ‘feel better’, although that should be one of the outcomes. The suffering we experience is rarely a malfunctioning of the brain- it is usually in response to real challenges and is an important way to prepare ourselves for a developmental leap. When we are suffering, our brains release hormones that promote ‘neuroplasticity’, our minds begin to reexamine outdated narratives, and our relationships are challenged with the need for deeper vulnerability and more skillful communication.
The decision to begin therapy and the process of finding a therapist can be challenging, but ultimately extremely rewarding. I am an experienced therapist who understands that the most powerful things in life are often the simplest: to listen attentively, whole-heartedly, and with openness and compassion. I am committed to creating a safe, comforting space where you feel free to be yourself.
The decision to begin therapy and the process of finding a therapist can be challenging, but ultimately extremely rewarding. I am an experienced therapist who understands that the most powerful things in life are often the simplest: to listen attentively, whole-heartedly, and with openness and compassion. I am committed to creating a safe, comforting space where you feel free to be yourself.
I believe mental health care should be viewed just like physical health care, something we all need but in different ways at different times – sometimes an emergency needing acute care or maybe specific ailment, other times you just need a check-up and to check in.
I believe mental health care should be viewed just like physical health care, something we all need but in different ways at different times – sometimes an emergency needing acute care or maybe specific ailment, other times you just need a check-up and to check in.
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