Chronic Pain Therapists in Baltimore, MD
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Dr. Anjana Muralidharan
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Wait list for new clients! I specialize in mindfulness-based therapy for anxiety, chronic stress, burnout, trauma, and
chronic pain
for people of color, immigrants, and others for whom mainstream mental health care rings hollow.
You're living in survival mode - and you're over it. You are overwhelmed and anxious about work, family, or relationship stress, your mood is all over the place, and your health is suffering for it. And on top of all this - you feel really alone. If this sounds like you - I assure you, you are not alone. This is what chronic stress does to us, and it is all too common. I've been there, and I know the way out. I can help you with powerful techniques to reduce the impacts of chronic stress on the mind, body, and relationships, so you can tap into joy, connection, and balance. In short, the happy and authentic life you want!
Alicia M Dorn
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
As a chronic
illness
therapist, I know how important it is to make your “new norm” more livable.
Whether you've been newly diagnosed or have been living with an
illness
for a while, you’ve been trying to push through to live the best you can. Every day is a battle because your body feels sick from aches, pains or other symptoms. You brace yourself for the worst to happen, because that’s unfortunately been your “new norm.” You miss being your old self - the one that could “do more things." Now, you feel like a failure in many areas of your life. The smile you wear covers what you really feel – alone, worried, helpless and angry. All of this has taken a toll on you emotionally and you want to feel more in control of your worries.
Pinnacle Center, Mental Health Services
Counselor, LCPC, C-IAYT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Age, body type, limited mobility,
illness
, or disability is not an impediment for engaging in yoga therapy: breathing and meditation.
I am the right therapist for you if you continue to suffer with depression, anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, grief, unhappiness and a sense of disconnection from the deeper sense of who you are. I will teach you how to feel better about your life with the skills of yoga: breath and meditation; calming your upset or sick body and quieting your constantly negative thoughts. Psychological and medical research support that Yoga, while an ancient philosophy, teaches easy to learn skills that improve physical, emotional and spiritual health. I can guide you to your heart's desire for your life.
Abena Adoko Sando
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
Issues; Anger Management, Behavioral Issues Child or Adolescent
Chronic Pain
Codependency Coping Skills Dual Diagnosis Family Conflict, Addictions, Life Transitions Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), ADHD, ODD.
I have been providing mental health services for children, adolescents, and adults with various mental health needs for over 12 years. I foster an environment that is sensitive to clients'/parents' needs. Clients are encouraged to openly express thoughts/feelings so that we can focus on setting goals, identifying feelings and patterns, developing healthy/positive attitudes and behaviors, and problem solving. I would be honored to work with you/your child/family to move away from distress and towards wellness and increased satisfaction and happiness!
Jennifer Evans Buerger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, MSASS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
COVID 19 TELETHERAPY ONLY. Almosteveryone is having at least some difficult work with individuals and couples age 17+ who har dealing with an array of issues. Relationship issues, chronic
illness
, fertility issues, depression anxiety, loss, self-esteem are just a few. I work from a strength based approach. I enjoy working with couples who may be experiencing the stress of a marriage or the roller coaster of fertility issues. Mood disorders affect the individual diagnosed, as well as partners, spouses, family members and loved ones. Together we create a balance of understating and implement the skills and tools you need to succeed.
Jill Bers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
You are here because you are feeling unhappy, angry, worried, anxious, panicked, or full of self-doubt. Or you are a couple in need of direction and guidance to work through conflicts. I have found that fear is often the unrealized dynamic that gets in the way of fulfillment and happiness in many areas of life. Are you experiencing a recent transition, stressor or crisis that has brought about
pain
or confusion, or maybe you are struggling with a longstanding challenge? Therapy is a means to uncovering existing strengths, and to gaining insights and new skills to help overcome the fears that often accompany these challenges.
Molly Griest
MMT, LPMT, MT-BC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Whether you are looking for psychodynamic music therapy, mindfulness and music-facilitated relaxation, music-based
pain
management, or want to explore new avenues for self-expression, releasing emotional tensions or process your issues in a creative way, it is my belief that each person has innate self-healing potential, and as a music therapist, I serve as a collaborator with my clients in alleviating distress, gaining insight, and re-contextualizing experiences to find validation, peace, and even joy in the musical healing space. Especially when finding the words or speaking is difficult or painful music can help heal our emotions
Yi Chen
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
Verified
Verified
Whether you're dealing with insomnia, hopelessness, shame,
chronic pain
, substance abuse, dissociation, self-destructive behavior, etc.
I believe that your personal and ancestral pasts inform your present, but you also have the power to functionally rewrite and close the chapters that are rooted in powerlessness, guilt, fear, and shame, while freeing up the space and energy to curate the meaningful and meaning-filled future you deserve. As a queer, Chinese, eldest daughter of immigrants, I believe that it is important to hold space for all parts of you, no matter how much hate those parts have internalized, and no matter have much love those parts have been denied. An integrative, systemic, and humanistic framework guides my approach to healing.
Not accepting new clients
Eric Millman
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I help people find creativity, courage, bravery, embrace
pain
and sadness, and find greater meaning and joy.
Are you looking for an experienced therapist that accepts insurances, offers evening hours, and returns phone call right away? I have over 15 years of experience helping individuals that are struggling in relationships, having difficulty with life adjustments, or bottling their feelings and acting out through addiction. My approach is tailored to each individual in a unique way, integrating various theories and styles of practice. Therapy is a one of a kind experience for people looking to change their lives. This is for those looking to be truly alive and to find deeper meaning, joy, creativity, and depth.
Susan Stork
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPCC, LPCMH, CST
Verified
17 Endorsed
Verified
17 Endorsed
I work with clients to address sex therapy + sexual health topics such as mismatched arousal/desire in couples, sexual identity/orientation exploration, Out Of Control Sexual Behaviors (OCSB), concerns related to sexual imagery/porn, navigating "kink" culture, + sexual
pain
/dysfunction such as erectile dysfunction (ED), anorgasmia + dyspareunia.
We are innately wired for connection, intimacy + pleasure. However, these intrinsic values can be altered by experiences of trauma, physiological factors, + the environment. Part of our work together will center around separating who you think you “should” be as a human from who you actually are as an intersectional being. I work with both individuals + couples to develop an understanding of attachments + sexuality in order to promote intimate relationships with both the self + others. We will explore how to cultivate meaningful connections that enable vulnerability, generate deeper intimacy, unearth desires, + harness pleasure.
Lea McCauley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I specialize in cognitive and behavioral approaches, training in substance use disorders, trauma,
chronic pain
, sleep disorders, and mindfulness.
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.
Kate Gerwin
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified
Verified
Whether it is a codependent relationship, healing from trauma, a major
illness
, the loss of a loved one or you're not quite sure what "it" is yet, I can support you in gaining a deeper sense of wholeness and well-being. My starting point for all of my work is simple: you matter. Your story matters, your experience matters, your desire to heal, grow, and thrive matters. In all of our lives there are times where we need help making sense of our stories and experiences and I am here to journey with you in that process. I look forward to connecting with you!
Not accepting new clients
Jennifer Yarbro
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
Verified
I have a deep knowing and appreciation for working with grief and loss, end of life, chronic/ terminal
illness
and other significant life transitions.
We can't always control what life brings our way, but we can choose how we respond to it. I enjoy helping people reconnect with their natural wisdom in the midst of life's challenges. My goal is to help my clients gain awareness of what is already working in their lives and what patterns and habits have become outdated or self-defeating. A situation, problem or symptom that appears unworkable or overwhelming can offer the key to its own healing when held with gentle, inquisitive attention.
Nicole Paige Gerstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Verified
We all could use help sometimes and often it is hard to know where to start. I’m here to help! Whether you’re familiar with therapy or seeking a clinician for the first time, I am committed to help you overcome barriers, create interpersonal boundaries and live healthier, happier and more satisfying lives. We will work together to assuage intrusive thoughts or process relationship stressors. I work in collaboration with each client to create goals and personalize coping techniques. Regardless if you are struggling with chronic mental
illness
or a life transition, together we can build a treatment plan that is best for you.
Not accepting new clients
Emily Swoveland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
Do you feel stuck? Do you feel like you no longer recognize yourself? Have depression, anxiety,
illness
, or life stressors made it difficult to be true to yourself or live an authentic life? Through therapy, you can learn to break free of patterns that are keeping you stuck. You will learn to ride the waves of change that are an inevitable part of life. You will build your ability to recognize what can and cannot be changed, and learn to sit with difficult emotions. You will develop the skill to respond skillfully when life does not go according to plan, and will gain the confidence to create a life built around your values.
Not accepting new clients
Shaina Gulin
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
A health psychologist by training, I am passionate about working with adults who are struggling with co-occurring medical and mental health symptoms (e.g., insomnia, coping with medical diagnoses & surgery,
chronic pain
, organ transplant, etc.). I have worked in multiple settings such as medical centers and outpatient clinics and have experience treating a wide variety of mental health conditions including depression, anxiety/panic, phobias, post-traumatic stress, relationship difficulties, and more. I am dedicated to working with healthcare providers, who are currently facing unprecedented struggles due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Not accepting new clients
Fabio Lomelino
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
You will grow stronger and wiser by transforming
pain
into purpose.
It's not enough to survive, you want to thrive. You want to learn to heal beyond the present crisis, rediscovering your purpose, regenerating body and mind. You want to live a meaningful life connected to others. If you are ready to commit to a path of true healing and growth, then I want to walk that path with you. The driving force behind my vocation as a counselor is the conviction that suffering is the greatest catalyst for personal growth. I don't specialize in disorders, I specialize in people. I design innovative approaches tailored to the unique needs of a small number of highly committed clients.
Maria Cole
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
It is important for me to be able to help bring an engagement of health and healing to the Baltimore metro community and encourage growth to help change the way that we interact with the
pain
and hurt that we have experienced as a whole.
I have experience and work with those that have undergone traumatic encounters. I believe that healing comes from addressing the traumas and confronting the difficulties that come from them, such as unhealthy boundaries and maladaptive coping. I utilize a mindfulness and strengths-based approach in addition to creating a stabilizing and safe environment to be able to process and deal with the emotions that result from the extremes of traumas that we experience. I tend to use action and coaching-oriented skills focusing on the behavioral aspects of management of stress and coping with the chronic impacts of trauma and relationships.
Paige Bourne
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I do my best work with folks who are experiencing burnout and exhaustion related to their career, chronic
illness
, and/or being a caregiver for others in some capacity.
You're tired of being the strong one, the selfless one, the one who takes care of everything. You have trouble prioritizing yourself and listening to your own needs. You tell yourself "I should be able to handle this." or "I can't ask for help." The reality is, we aren't meant to go it alone when facing life's challenges. Therapy can be a safe place to build resilience, learn to listen to your own needs, and implement changes that lead to a more fulfilling and meaningful life outside of the therapy room.
Patti Friedman
Psychologist, PsyD, MS
Verified
Verified
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 .
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Chronic Pain Therapists
How does chronic pain therapy work?
Engaging with a psychotherapist to help treat chronic pain does not mean that one’s pain is all in their head. Therapy for chronic-pain patients has been shown to benefit both the mind and the body, targeting physical symptoms and increasing daily functioning. In other words, for many, addressing their emotional health through therapy affects their physical health. A therapist can help a client challenge unhelpful thoughts about pain and develop new ways to respond to it, such as distraction or calming breathing techniques. Studies have found that therapy can be as effective as surgery for certain cases of chronic pain and many doctors recommend trying psychotherapy in advance of considering invasive surgery.
What are the most effective treatment options for chronic pain?
Stress, anxiety, depression, catastrophizing, ruminating, lack of activity, and social withdrawal all make chronic pain worse. Addressing these issues, research shows, can help people gain control over their pain symptoms. Therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, biofeedback, and mindfulness-based stress reduction, along with greater pain-management education, have been found to help people reduce fear and disability.
Are there new treatments for chronic pain?
Many cases of chronic pain, particularly those involving back pain, remain medically unexplained. But there is evidence that changes in the brain or nervous system are caused by previous physical ailments such as tissue damage; in such cases, the brain may continue to send out pain signals despite the physical cause having healed. To aid patients under these circumstances, a recently developed treatment known as pain reprocessing therapy (PRT) is designed to help the brain “unlearn” this response. A PRT practitioner helps individuals to reduce the “threat value” of their ongoing pain signals until they can reappraise them as less threatening and fear-inducing. They also help an individual to develop new emotional regulation skills.
How long does therapy for chronic pain take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from chronic pain, especially as there may be a range of physical and psychological causes for any individual’s discomfort, but most patients should expect to see a therapist for a number of weeks or months, typically spanning at least 12 sessions. Studies of pain reprocessing therapy found that many individuals’ experience of pain lessened in eight sessions over four weeks.