Chronic Illness Therapists in Baltimore, MD
With over a decade of experience, I specialize in providing culturally responsive, compassionate care to women who are ready to reclaim their peace, power, and purpose. Whether you’re navigating burnout, major life transitions, or the weight of unspoken pain, I offer a safe and confidential space to take deep breaths, heal, and grow.
With over a decade of experience, I specialize in providing culturally responsive, compassionate care to women who are ready to reclaim their peace, power, and purpose. Whether you’re navigating burnout, major life transitions, or the weight of unspoken pain, I offer a safe and confidential space to take deep breaths, heal, and grow.
Maryam Elbalghiti-Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW
9 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21224
Fit in everywhere and nowhere at the same time? I get it. I help diverse women who juggle multiple cultural identities heal. Maybe you’re the child of immigrants, multiracial or a racially ambiguous chameleon, an expat, “third culture kid”, bilingual (or sad you lost your parent’s language), feel culturally displaced, part of a religious minority, or just don’t quite fit into any one box. You probably feel suffocated by the drive to overfunction, perform, and be what everyone else needs you to be. You might find it hard to get your own needs met and feel unsettled in yourself and your relationships.
Fit in everywhere and nowhere at the same time? I get it. I help diverse women who juggle multiple cultural identities heal. Maybe you’re the child of immigrants, multiracial or a racially ambiguous chameleon, an expat, “third culture kid”, bilingual (or sad you lost your parent’s language), feel culturally displaced, part of a religious minority, or just don’t quite fit into any one box. You probably feel suffocated by the drive to overfunction, perform, and be what everyone else needs you to be. You might find it hard to get your own needs met and feel unsettled in yourself and your relationships.
My ideal client would put as much effort as they are ready to in that moment, day, or week to continue prioritizing their mental health needs. Over time, I hope to support each person in identifying what is helpful vs. harmful to their overall well-being. I look forward to supporting individuals navigating life transitions, women's issues, those in need of validation and perspective-taking, struggling with anxiety, searching for answers and healing from traumatic experiences, feeling "stuck," and individuals hoping for support with executive functioning challenges, sensory challenges, or complex social interactions.
My ideal client would put as much effort as they are ready to in that moment, day, or week to continue prioritizing their mental health needs. Over time, I hope to support each person in identifying what is helpful vs. harmful to their overall well-being. I look forward to supporting individuals navigating life transitions, women's issues, those in need of validation and perspective-taking, struggling with anxiety, searching for answers and healing from traumatic experiences, feeling "stuck," and individuals hoping for support with executive functioning challenges, sensory challenges, or complex social interactions.
Lula M. Heatley, MSW, MRC, LCSWC: Your Partner on the Path to Healing
Are you ready to feel lighter, gain clarity, and move forward?
For 25 years, I have helped people like you navigate some of life's most challenging experiences: trauma, crisis, depression, anxiety, grief, and relationship issues. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, my extensive experience means I'm equipped to understand the complexity of your unique journey.
My Approach: Centered on You
My practice is built on a positive, holistic, and person-centered philosophy. This simply means:
• You're in Control: We move at your pace. I don't believe in a one-size-fit
Lula M. Heatley, MSW, MRC, LCSWC: Your Partner on the Path to Healing
Are you ready to feel lighter, gain clarity, and move forward?
For 25 years, I have helped people like you navigate some of life's most challenging experiences: trauma, crisis, depression, anxiety, grief, and relationship issues. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, my extensive experience means I'm equipped to understand the complexity of your unique journey.
My Approach: Centered on You
My practice is built on a positive, holistic, and person-centered philosophy. This simply means:
• You're in Control: We move at your pace. I don't believe in a one-size-fit
Life can feel overwhelming at times, especially when navigating anxiety, depression, significant life changes, or major transitions. I specialize in working with high-achieving adults who work in high-stress environments and who are struggling with anxiety, depression, or adjusting to a significant shift or transition.
I provide a safe and affirming space which is free of judgment or criticism. Together, we’ll explore how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors impact your relationship with yourself and others. I will support you in building insight, resilience, and meaningful change.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, especially when navigating anxiety, depression, significant life changes, or major transitions. I specialize in working with high-achieving adults who work in high-stress environments and who are struggling with anxiety, depression, or adjusting to a significant shift or transition.
I provide a safe and affirming space which is free of judgment or criticism. Together, we’ll explore how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors impact your relationship with yourself and others. I will support you in building insight, resilience, and meaningful change.
Taking steps towards repairing your life, understanding your emotions, and getting in touch with yourself is an intimidating endeavor. I’m dedicated to helping you make that journey your own! I specialize in treating adult clients who might be experiencing troubles like depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, or major life transitions, as well as clients who identify as LGBTQ+ or polyamorous/practicing ENM. I’m committed to creating a warm and affirming space for us to explore together.
Taking steps towards repairing your life, understanding your emotions, and getting in touch with yourself is an intimidating endeavor. I’m dedicated to helping you make that journey your own! I specialize in treating adult clients who might be experiencing troubles like depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, or major life transitions, as well as clients who identify as LGBTQ+ or polyamorous/practicing ENM. I’m committed to creating a warm and affirming space for us to explore together.
Being able to provide good therapy requires that the therapist has a strong knowledge base and a good set of skills. My education and training and 30 years of experience in the field are central to my ability to help you. I have degrees from Harvard University and University of Michigan. I also have experience with Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and training in family and couples therapy through the Philadelphia Child Guidance Clinic. In addition, I completed a Fellowship at the Baltimore-Washington Psychoanalytic Institute.
Being able to provide good therapy requires that the therapist has a strong knowledge base and a good set of skills. My education and training and 30 years of experience in the field are central to my ability to help you. I have degrees from Harvard University and University of Michigan. I also have experience with Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and training in family and couples therapy through the Philadelphia Child Guidance Clinic. In addition, I completed a Fellowship at the Baltimore-Washington Psychoanalytic Institute.
The success my clients experience is a direct result of our strong and supportive working alliance where confidentiality is protected, and I am a facilitator. I help my clients find answers for themselves and support them in reaching their goals. Years of clinical hypnotherapy training, and the success my clients achieve in applying relaxation training at work and in their personal lives, has been truly gratifying. I enjoy teaching patients Clinical Hypnotherapy, and the vast benefits to my clients. It is a joy to watch clients overcome phobias, pain disorders, anxiety, and stop habits, regaining self-confidence and empowerment .
The success my clients experience is a direct result of our strong and supportive working alliance where confidentiality is protected, and I am a facilitator. I help my clients find answers for themselves and support them in reaching their goals. Years of clinical hypnotherapy training, and the success my clients achieve in applying relaxation training at work and in their personal lives, has been truly gratifying. I enjoy teaching patients Clinical Hypnotherapy, and the vast benefits to my clients. It is a joy to watch clients overcome phobias, pain disorders, anxiety, and stop habits, regaining self-confidence and empowerment .
“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.
I grew up in the Maryland suburbs outside of Washington, DC. I acquired my bachelor's degree from Johns Hopkins and a master of social work degree from University of Pennsylvania. I have been licensed and practicing since 2015. I work with individual adults and couples. I have extensive experience working with grief, adjustment to illness, depression, anxiety, life transitions, and the varied ambiguities of marriage, extramarital affairs, and separation.
I grew up in the Maryland suburbs outside of Washington, DC. I acquired my bachelor's degree from Johns Hopkins and a master of social work degree from University of Pennsylvania. I have been licensed and practicing since 2015. I work with individual adults and couples. I have extensive experience working with grief, adjustment to illness, depression, anxiety, life transitions, and the varied ambiguities of marriage, extramarital affairs, and separation.
We all face and manage many problems and challenges in our lives, but sometimes we feel stuck or confused about what steps to take. A therapist can be a thoughtful companion as you explore how and why you are feeling dissatisfied or lost. A therapist can also be an experienced guide as you make changes to improve your life.
We all face and manage many problems and challenges in our lives, but sometimes we feel stuck or confused about what steps to take. A therapist can be a thoughtful companion as you explore how and why you are feeling dissatisfied or lost. A therapist can also be an experienced guide as you make changes to improve your life.
Not currently taking new clients, waitlist available for regular therapy and ketamine-assisted therapy (learn more in my photos). Check your spam folder for my reply in 3-5 days. If you're struggling to manage anxiety, depression, or overwhelm right now, you are not alone! Feeling better requires us to step in to a deeper state of compassion with ourselves, and that's my specialty. Even as the world feel increasingly chaotic, we can learn to ride the waves of emotion and respond from a place of love and clarity. You absolutely have the power to create a calmer, more purposeful life, even if you're not sure how.
Not currently taking new clients, waitlist available for regular therapy and ketamine-assisted therapy (learn more in my photos). Check your spam folder for my reply in 3-5 days. If you're struggling to manage anxiety, depression, or overwhelm right now, you are not alone! Feeling better requires us to step in to a deeper state of compassion with ourselves, and that's my specialty. Even as the world feel increasingly chaotic, we can learn to ride the waves of emotion and respond from a place of love and clarity. You absolutely have the power to create a calmer, more purposeful life, even if you're not sure how.
Many people come to me concerned that therapy cannot work for them. They feel hopeless, or discouraged, or worried that they are beyond help. In fact, some have had previous therapy experiences that have reinforced these fears. If that is your experience, don't give up hope. We will work together to create a treatment plan tailored to address your individual needs. I am an active and engaged therapist, which means I will not sit back and quietly smoke a pipe while you lie on my office couch. I strive to create a collaborative therapy environment where you are an equal partner in identifying your treatment goals.
Many people come to me concerned that therapy cannot work for them. They feel hopeless, or discouraged, or worried that they are beyond help. In fact, some have had previous therapy experiences that have reinforced these fears. If that is your experience, don't give up hope. We will work together to create a treatment plan tailored to address your individual needs. I am an active and engaged therapist, which means I will not sit back and quietly smoke a pipe while you lie on my office couch. I strive to create a collaborative therapy environment where you are an equal partner in identifying your treatment goals.
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.
My name is Dominic Smith McNicholas LCSW-C, I provide individual and family mental health therapy to adults and young adults. I specialize treating trauma, immigration trauma, attachment wounds, anxiety, depression, grief, complicated grief, PTSD, Complex PTSD and life changes. I offer therapy in English, French, Portuguese and Spanish, to support people in finding meaning and purpose in life.
My name is Dominic Smith McNicholas LCSW-C, I provide individual and family mental health therapy to adults and young adults. I specialize treating trauma, immigration trauma, attachment wounds, anxiety, depression, grief, complicated grief, PTSD, Complex PTSD and life changes. I offer therapy in English, French, Portuguese and Spanish, to support people in finding meaning and purpose in life.
I work with clients who have anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, or other struggles. As my client, you can expect to be listened to, supported, and advocated for. I will work with you to make positive changes that reduce symptoms and improve overall well-being. Also, as a licensed counselor and board-certified art therapist, I offer both talk therapy and art therapy. Art therapy can include a Jungian approach of drawing or painting dreams.
The most frequent feedback I receive from clients is that I am kind and caring. If you think I might be a good fit for your needs, call or email me to schedule a free consultation.
I work with clients who have anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, or other struggles. As my client, you can expect to be listened to, supported, and advocated for. I will work with you to make positive changes that reduce symptoms and improve overall well-being. Also, as a licensed counselor and board-certified art therapist, I offer both talk therapy and art therapy. Art therapy can include a Jungian approach of drawing or painting dreams.
The most frequent feedback I receive from clients is that I am kind and caring. If you think I might be a good fit for your needs, call or email me to schedule a free consultation.
If you’ve been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or caught in patterns of people pleasing and overthinking, I'm here to support you. I work with anxious, neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ folks to deepen self-understanding, build healthier boundaries, and to feel more confident in who you are.
Whether you’re navigating ADHD, anxiety, family dynamics, autism or your identity, our work together is collaborative, direct and supportive. We’ll look at what may be shaping your patterns, while building skills to manage anxiety, self-criticism and and strengthen your ability to cope with challenges.
If you’ve been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or caught in patterns of people pleasing and overthinking, I'm here to support you. I work with anxious, neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ folks to deepen self-understanding, build healthier boundaries, and to feel more confident in who you are.
Whether you’re navigating ADHD, anxiety, family dynamics, autism or your identity, our work together is collaborative, direct and supportive. We’ll look at what may be shaping your patterns, while building skills to manage anxiety, self-criticism and and strengthen your ability to cope with challenges.
We often go about our lives with a very limited scope, moving from one problem to the next. As a therapist, I try to help people look at the big picture. When we zoom out and look at things… like where we’ve been, where we think we’re going, the people we carry with us, how we’re affected by time and our bodies changing, the systems we’re a part of, the ways we’re deeply interconnected… it helps us understand our current experience of the world. It brings our attention to what’s pulling us away from the good in the here and now.
We often go about our lives with a very limited scope, moving from one problem to the next. As a therapist, I try to help people look at the big picture. When we zoom out and look at things… like where we’ve been, where we think we’re going, the people we carry with us, how we’re affected by time and our bodies changing, the systems we’re a part of, the ways we’re deeply interconnected… it helps us understand our current experience of the world. It brings our attention to what’s pulling us away from the good in the here and now.
I welcome new clients in search of alternatives and solutions to their life issues. At times life feels and becomes overwhelming and depletes from your total wellness. You start experiencing symptoms like anger, frustration, anxiety, depression, sleeplessness, mood swings or physical pain. I can assist you in realizing the best choices for change. I will assist you in visualizing your individualized options and developing goals and a wellness plan. Together with motivational support, your engagement in self-care, you can begin to understand your unique experiences and make the wanted or needed changes in your life happen.
I welcome new clients in search of alternatives and solutions to their life issues. At times life feels and becomes overwhelming and depletes from your total wellness. You start experiencing symptoms like anger, frustration, anxiety, depression, sleeplessness, mood swings or physical pain. I can assist you in realizing the best choices for change. I will assist you in visualizing your individualized options and developing goals and a wellness plan. Together with motivational support, your engagement in self-care, you can begin to understand your unique experiences and make the wanted or needed changes in your life happen.
Baltimore Pediatric Psychology is the private practice of Dr. Lucy Leibowitz. I am a licensed psychologist in Maryland with availability for therapy and psycho-educational evaluations. My specialty is in helping parents and children manage emotional and behavioral concerns, including anxiety and depression, tantrums, ADHD, and sleep problems across ages. I use cognitive-behavioral strategies and collaborate with families to develop effective and individualized treatment plans. I believe in sharing research and best practice with families and working together to implement these approaches for each unique family.
Baltimore Pediatric Psychology is the private practice of Dr. Lucy Leibowitz. I am a licensed psychologist in Maryland with availability for therapy and psycho-educational evaluations. My specialty is in helping parents and children manage emotional and behavioral concerns, including anxiety and depression, tantrums, ADHD, and sleep problems across ages. I use cognitive-behavioral strategies and collaborate with families to develop effective and individualized treatment plans. I believe in sharing research and best practice with families and working together to implement these approaches for each unique family.
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