Chronic Illness Therapists in Baltimore, MD
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.
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.
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or the emotional swings of bipolar disorder? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate it on your own.
I help individuals regain stability, find relief, and build fulfilling, balanced lives. Whether you’re facing a crisis, working through trauma, or simply ready for change, I provide a safe, compassionate space to explore what’s holding you back. Together, we’ll uncover healthier coping strategies and create a plan that supports your emotional well-being.
I specialize in treating bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and self-esteem issues.
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or the emotional swings of bipolar disorder? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate it on your own.
I help individuals regain stability, find relief, and build fulfilling, balanced lives. Whether you’re facing a crisis, working through trauma, or simply ready for change, I provide a safe, compassionate space to explore what’s holding you back. Together, we’ll uncover healthier coping strategies and create a plan that supports your emotional well-being.
I specialize in treating bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and self-esteem issues.
Elad is an ANCC board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. She graduated with Masters as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner from Ohio University. Before pursuing her master's in Nursing, Elad worked as a Registered Nurse for over seven years in different healthcare departments, including psychiatric units as a way to broaden her knowledge and ability to offer care to her patients in a holistic manner. In that light, she developed more compassion and empathy for her patients suffering from mental health problems as she understood their concerns and how they were perceived by friends, family, and society.
Elad is an ANCC board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. She graduated with Masters as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner from Ohio University. Before pursuing her master's in Nursing, Elad worked as a Registered Nurse for over seven years in different healthcare departments, including psychiatric units as a way to broaden her knowledge and ability to offer care to her patients in a holistic manner. In that light, she developed more compassion and empathy for her patients suffering from mental health problems as she understood their concerns and how they were perceived by friends, family, and society.
Are you experiencing symptoms of anxiety, such as difficulty concentrating, irritability, or persistent worry about family and personal health? Do you find it challenging to feel gratitude despite having much to be thankful for? Are you dealing with the unique stresses of a healthcare profession, or facing the impact of losing a loved one, even if it happened years ago? Lori is here to provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore these feelings. Lori can help you understand and manage your anxiety, process grief, and develop coping strategies. Together, you can work towards regaining your sense of joy and peace.
Are you experiencing symptoms of anxiety, such as difficulty concentrating, irritability, or persistent worry about family and personal health? Do you find it challenging to feel gratitude despite having much to be thankful for? Are you dealing with the unique stresses of a healthcare profession, or facing the impact of losing a loved one, even if it happened years ago? Lori is here to provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore these feelings. Lori can help you understand and manage your anxiety, process grief, and develop coping strategies. Together, you can work towards regaining your sense of joy and peace.
With over 15 years of experience, I effectively support adults in navigating and healing from the impacts of trauma, abuse, and neglect. Other areas of clinical interest and expertise include depression, anxiety, grief and loss, difficult family systems, professional burnout, exploration of gender identity and sexuality, and issues surrounding pregnancy (infertility, miscarriage, postpartum depression, etc.)
With over 15 years of experience, I effectively support adults in navigating and healing from the impacts of trauma, abuse, and neglect. Other areas of clinical interest and expertise include depression, anxiety, grief and loss, difficult family systems, professional burnout, exploration of gender identity and sexuality, and issues surrounding pregnancy (infertility, miscarriage, postpartum depression, etc.)
Everyone experiences moments in our lives that feel overwhelming. These moments may seem like a brick wall. We may feel beaten and torn by stressful situations or experiences. With assistance, these experiences can act as an opportunity for personal growth. I would love to have the chance to assist you in gaining control of your life, making desired changes and to adjust to life challenges. I utilize evidence based cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to give you the treatment you need. Treatment focus includes substance abuse counseling, depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, and adjustment issues.
Everyone experiences moments in our lives that feel overwhelming. These moments may seem like a brick wall. We may feel beaten and torn by stressful situations or experiences. With assistance, these experiences can act as an opportunity for personal growth. I would love to have the chance to assist you in gaining control of your life, making desired changes and to adjust to life challenges. I utilize evidence based cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to give you the treatment you need. Treatment focus includes substance abuse counseling, depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, and adjustment issues.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression or feeling overwhelmed? Do you get caught in negative thought spirals? Do you feel misunderstood or find it difficult to trust others or even yourself? Do your relationships feel unfulfilling or one-sided? Do you need a judgment free space to explore your identities? Have you experienced trauma, including because of systems of oppression? Do you feel empty or uncertain about your purpose?
Reach out to me if you want to co-create a space that pushes and challenges you to transform your relationships with yourself and with others, and to build a life that you want to wake up to every day.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression or feeling overwhelmed? Do you get caught in negative thought spirals? Do you feel misunderstood or find it difficult to trust others or even yourself? Do your relationships feel unfulfilling or one-sided? Do you need a judgment free space to explore your identities? Have you experienced trauma, including because of systems of oppression? Do you feel empty or uncertain about your purpose?
Reach out to me if you want to co-create a space that pushes and challenges you to transform your relationships with yourself and with others, and to build a life that you want to wake up to every day.
Now accepting virtual therapy clients in MD, DC, VA, and FL (telehealth). I offer EMDR, trauma-informed, relational therapy. I integrate DBT skills to support emotion regulation, mindfulness, and healthy relationships. My approach is compassionate, inclusive, and grounded in social justice.
Areas of Concentration:
-Complex trauma (including childhood abuse, sexual trauma, and intimate partner violence)
-Eating disorders
-Chronic illnesses/medical trauma
-Military mental health and support for veterans/their families
-Young adults navigating life transitions
-Athlete mental health
Now accepting virtual therapy clients in MD, DC, VA, and FL (telehealth). I offer EMDR, trauma-informed, relational therapy. I integrate DBT skills to support emotion regulation, mindfulness, and healthy relationships. My approach is compassionate, inclusive, and grounded in social justice.
Areas of Concentration:
-Complex trauma (including childhood abuse, sexual trauma, and intimate partner violence)
-Eating disorders
-Chronic illnesses/medical trauma
-Military mental health and support for veterans/their families
-Young adults navigating life transitions
-Athlete mental health
It's in the past, so why can't I get over it? Am I broken or just doing this to myself? Who even am I now? There's so much suffering in the world, what difference do I make? If you lie awake at night with these racing thoughts, a pit in your stomach, and pressure in your chest, reach out.
Life is messy, so bring your full, messy self to therapy. We'll laugh, swear, rage at injustice, and mourn loss together. We'll figure out what's actually behind the humor, intellectualizing, people pleasing, defensiveness, and the things you're ashamed of doing.
It's in the past, so why can't I get over it? Am I broken or just doing this to myself? Who even am I now? There's so much suffering in the world, what difference do I make? If you lie awake at night with these racing thoughts, a pit in your stomach, and pressure in your chest, reach out.
Life is messy, so bring your full, messy self to therapy. We'll laugh, swear, rage at injustice, and mourn loss together. We'll figure out what's actually behind the humor, intellectualizing, people pleasing, defensiveness, and the things you're ashamed of doing.
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.
Do you feel like you’re pushing a boulder uphill — only to start over again and again? You don’t have to do it alone. I offer support that fits you, not a one‑size‑fits‑all model. Like a well‑fitting shoe, therapy should support your stride — not hinder it. Together, we’ll build a personalized toolbox so you can move forward with less struggle and more clarity.
I specialize in supporting highly sensitive adults, people navigating chronic medical conditions, and anyone who wants clearer, easier communication with loved ones. I also help clients understand their learning patterns —shapes how they process information.
Do you feel like you’re pushing a boulder uphill — only to start over again and again? You don’t have to do it alone. I offer support that fits you, not a one‑size‑fits‑all model. Like a well‑fitting shoe, therapy should support your stride — not hinder it. Together, we’ll build a personalized toolbox so you can move forward with less struggle and more clarity.
I specialize in supporting highly sensitive adults, people navigating chronic medical conditions, and anyone who wants clearer, easier communication with loved ones. I also help clients understand their learning patterns —shapes how they process information.
It's okay to feel lost. We're constantly inundated with messaging about the "right" way to be. In our work together, we'll explore societal expectations and generational patterns, allowing you to let go of ways of being that aren't reflective of who you are authentically. I support folks who are navigating life transitions, experiencing grief and loss, struggling with depression, anxiety and the lingering impacts of trauma, and exploring aspects of identity such as gender, sexuality and spirituality. I also support folks in helping, teaching and healthcare roles who are navigating burnout, vicarious trauma and impostor syndrome.
It's okay to feel lost. We're constantly inundated with messaging about the "right" way to be. In our work together, we'll explore societal expectations and generational patterns, allowing you to let go of ways of being that aren't reflective of who you are authentically. I support folks who are navigating life transitions, experiencing grief and loss, struggling with depression, anxiety and the lingering impacts of trauma, and exploring aspects of identity such as gender, sexuality and spirituality. I also support folks in helping, teaching and healthcare roles who are navigating burnout, vicarious trauma and impostor syndrome.
As a dedicated therapist, I specialize in supporting individuals living with chronic illness and managing persistent pain.
I combine structured, evidence-based interventions with a relational, person-centered style. Many therapists lean heavily one way or the other; I’ve learned to integrate warmth and connection with clear therapeutic direction, helping clients feel both supported and guided. This blend is particularly effective for clients with anxiety, depression, or trauma.
As a dedicated therapist, I specialize in supporting individuals living with chronic illness and managing persistent pain.
I combine structured, evidence-based interventions with a relational, person-centered style. Many therapists lean heavily one way or the other; I’ve learned to integrate warmth and connection with clear therapeutic direction, helping clients feel both supported and guided. This blend is particularly effective for clients with anxiety, depression, or trauma.
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.
I’m a queer, white, transmasculine/ nonbinary clinical social worker and EMDR certified therapist/EMDRIA approved consultant with over a decade of experience providing therapy in school, community and private practice settings. I specialize in supporting young people and adults navigating: Life as an autistic person and/or ADHDer in a neurotypical society, trauma and dissociation, challenges related to food, disordered eating, eating disorders and/or body image and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder/OCD. I have additional expertise in providing affirming care to trans, non-binary, intersex and queer young people (and their families).
I’m a queer, white, transmasculine/ nonbinary clinical social worker and EMDR certified therapist/EMDRIA approved consultant with over a decade of experience providing therapy in school, community and private practice settings. I specialize in supporting young people and adults navigating: Life as an autistic person and/or ADHDer in a neurotypical society, trauma and dissociation, challenges related to food, disordered eating, eating disorders and/or body image and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder/OCD. I have additional expertise in providing affirming care to trans, non-binary, intersex and queer young people (and their families).
Have you been trying to resolve personal issues, in relationships, with change, sadness, fear, anger, anxiety, can't cope? I may be able to help. I have been an art psychotherapist for over 30 years. I've had experiences with patients in psychiatric hospitals and 12 years with active duty & veteran men and women. I work with adults individually and in groups focused on improving emotional expression, mood regulation, somatic awareness, creativity, coping and social skills in an open studio setting. Art has been known to enhance talk therapy. No art experience is necessary to obtain the benefits of art psychotherapy.
Have you been trying to resolve personal issues, in relationships, with change, sadness, fear, anger, anxiety, can't cope? I may be able to help. I have been an art psychotherapist for over 30 years. I've had experiences with patients in psychiatric hospitals and 12 years with active duty & veteran men and women. I work with adults individually and in groups focused on improving emotional expression, mood regulation, somatic awareness, creativity, coping and social skills in an open studio setting. Art has been known to enhance talk therapy. No art experience is necessary to obtain the benefits of art psychotherapy.
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.
Hi! I'm Casey, a clinical social worker committed to creating a safe, affirming space for people of all identities and experiences. I blend years of training with professional and lived experience to support individuals through life's challenges. I'm especially passionate about supporting older adults, caregivers, and LGBTQ+ people of all ages. My goal is to help people improve their mental health, build resilience, and live their best life. When we work together, you can expect a collaborative and supportive space where your strengths and experiences are valued.
Hi! I'm Casey, a clinical social worker committed to creating a safe, affirming space for people of all identities and experiences. I blend years of training with professional and lived experience to support individuals through life's challenges. I'm especially passionate about supporting older adults, caregivers, and LGBTQ+ people of all ages. My goal is to help people improve their mental health, build resilience, and live their best life. When we work together, you can expect a collaborative and supportive space where your strengths and experiences are valued.
I work with older adults, people with chronic illness, and caregivers on navigating the emotional and practical problems that can come with aging, health changes, and role and life stage transitions.
You can expect from me: Unconditional acceptance; empathy; a calm, level presence; a focus on the here and now; clear communication; a gentle invitation to identify and express your true feelings and thoughts; and a flexible structure with regular check-ins about your goals.
I work with older adults, people with chronic illness, and caregivers on navigating the emotional and practical problems that can come with aging, health changes, and role and life stage transitions.
You can expect from me: Unconditional acceptance; empathy; a calm, level presence; a focus on the here and now; clear communication; a gentle invitation to identify and express your true feelings and thoughts; and a flexible structure with regular check-ins about your goals.
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