Chronic Illness Therapists in Nottingham, MD
I am a licensed clinical professional counselor (LPC) with 27 years of experience in the mental health field. I work with individuals, couples, and families navigating PTSD, anxiety, relational concerns, and life transitions. My background includes work across inpatient settings, private practice, and community-based care, with a recent focus on supporting first responders, military families, and individuals seeking healthier relationships and emotional well-being.
I am a licensed clinical professional counselor (LPC) with 27 years of experience in the mental health field. I work with individuals, couples, and families navigating PTSD, anxiety, relational concerns, and life transitions. My background includes work across inpatient settings, private practice, and community-based care, with a recent focus on supporting first responders, military families, and individuals seeking healthier relationships and emotional well-being.
I am a compassionate mental health provider dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity, resilience, and confidence. I believe that healing begins in a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, respected, and understood.
I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, relationship concerns, stress, and challenges related to motivation and personal growth. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, uncertain, or emotionally exhausted. Others are seeking deeper self-understanding or meaningful change.
I am a compassionate mental health provider dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity, resilience, and confidence. I believe that healing begins in a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, respected, and understood.
I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, relationship concerns, stress, and challenges related to motivation and personal growth. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, uncertain, or emotionally exhausted. Others are seeking deeper self-understanding or meaningful change.
For over 30 years, I have provided psychotherapy-specializing in trauma, such as childhood abuse, loss, grief, chronic illness, suicidal feelings/experiences and depression and anxiety problems.
Now accepting new patients. Everyone has experienced life traumas, either as a child or adult. Trauma can create depression, anxiety, and problematic self-esteem/close relationships. I am able to integrate many approaches to meet your needs. Together we create a plan that moves you toward what you hope to accomplish. Self acceptance is often the end result
For over 30 years, I have provided psychotherapy-specializing in trauma, such as childhood abuse, loss, grief, chronic illness, suicidal feelings/experiences and depression and anxiety problems.
Now accepting new patients. Everyone has experienced life traumas, either as a child or adult. Trauma can create depression, anxiety, and problematic self-esteem/close relationships. I am able to integrate many approaches to meet your needs. Together we create a plan that moves you toward what you hope to accomplish. Self acceptance is often the end result
Evening appointments available, Welcome. I’m an LCSW-C practicing in Maryland, and I earned my MSW from the University of Maryland School of Social Work in Baltimore. With almost 40 years of experience in mental health settings, I bring a warm, thoughtful, and grounded approach to helping people better understand what they need and where to begin.
Evening appointments available, Welcome. I’m an LCSW-C practicing in Maryland, and I earned my MSW from the University of Maryland School of Social Work in Baltimore. With almost 40 years of experience in mental health settings, I bring a warm, thoughtful, and grounded approach to helping people better understand what they need and where to begin.
With the stress of the modern world, our hustle and bustle culture, and the limited time we have for connection today- people come to therapy looking for a place to let it all out. It's easy to fall into cycles of negative self talk, worry, or old triggers from our childhood. One thing I know for sure is we can't heal all on our own, and finding an authentic connection who can support you is invaluable. I can offer warmth, compassion, perspective, and mindfulness with a healthy dose of humor. I am here to help you guide and explore your feelings and reassure you that you are indeed, not your negative thoughts.
With the stress of the modern world, our hustle and bustle culture, and the limited time we have for connection today- people come to therapy looking for a place to let it all out. It's easy to fall into cycles of negative self talk, worry, or old triggers from our childhood. One thing I know for sure is we can't heal all on our own, and finding an authentic connection who can support you is invaluable. I can offer warmth, compassion, perspective, and mindfulness with a healthy dose of humor. I am here to help you guide and explore your feelings and reassure you that you are indeed, not your negative thoughts.
Life gives us challenges- often unexpectedly. When that happens we can feel overwhelmed, sad, anxious, angry, lost, or frustrated. We can struggle with the next steps of how to start feeling better. All challenges hold within them opportunities and I'd like to help you as you discover them. I am skilled in helping my clients meet the goals they set. Together, let's figure out how to cope with what is occurring, better understand yourself in the midst of it, develop deeper strengths, learn new skills, and make the choices that feel best for you. Big changes and big challenges can make us feel alone, but you aren't.
Life gives us challenges- often unexpectedly. When that happens we can feel overwhelmed, sad, anxious, angry, lost, or frustrated. We can struggle with the next steps of how to start feeling better. All challenges hold within them opportunities and I'd like to help you as you discover them. I am skilled in helping my clients meet the goals they set. Together, let's figure out how to cope with what is occurring, better understand yourself in the midst of it, develop deeper strengths, learn new skills, and make the choices that feel best for you. Big changes and big challenges can make us feel alone, but you aren't.
Hello and welcome! Are you an emerging adult, adult, or senior who is ready to explore your inner world more deeply, improve life’s challenges, and embrace new possibilities? Whether you’re experiencing difficulties with attention, memory, organization, problem-solving, independence, adjustment, anxiety, or depression, I’m here to walk alongside you. In addition to individual therapy, I offer a range of specialized evaluations—including neuropsychological, psychoeducational, ADHD, learning disability, dementia, and pre-surgical assessments—to help identify your strengths, understand challenges, and guide the next steps forward.
Hello and welcome! Are you an emerging adult, adult, or senior who is ready to explore your inner world more deeply, improve life’s challenges, and embrace new possibilities? Whether you’re experiencing difficulties with attention, memory, organization, problem-solving, independence, adjustment, anxiety, or depression, I’m here to walk alongside you. In addition to individual therapy, I offer a range of specialized evaluations—including neuropsychological, psychoeducational, ADHD, learning disability, dementia, and pre-surgical assessments—to help identify your strengths, understand challenges, and guide the next steps forward.
You spend your days supporting others—patients, clients, colleagues—but who is supporting you? If you're a therapist, nurse, doctor, or caregiver carrying burnout, compassion fatigue, or the quiet exhaustion of always being "on," you deserve a space that's just for you. Many helpers silently struggle with moral distress, blurred boundaries, and the weight of overgiving, until it becomes unsustainable. You don't have to keep pushing through alone. Therapy designed specifically for helpers can help you exhale, reclaim your sense of self, and build a career and life that feel meaningful again.
You spend your days supporting others—patients, clients, colleagues—but who is supporting you? If you're a therapist, nurse, doctor, or caregiver carrying burnout, compassion fatigue, or the quiet exhaustion of always being "on," you deserve a space that's just for you. Many helpers silently struggle with moral distress, blurred boundaries, and the weight of overgiving, until it becomes unsustainable. You don't have to keep pushing through alone. Therapy designed specifically for helpers can help you exhale, reclaim your sense of self, and build a career and life that feel meaningful again.
I focus on understanding each client’s unique story, meeting them where they are, and fostering growth and resilience. I specialize in helping clients navigate life transitions, relational challenges, and mental health concerns such as grief, trauma, anxiety, or depression. I am pursuing certification in Perinatal Mental Health, deepening my passion for supporting women and couples through the complex journeys of fertility, birth, and parenthood. Additionally, I work with individuals and couples who have experienced miscarriage, perinatal loss, trauma, and pregnancy decision-making, supporting them with care and compassion.
I focus on understanding each client’s unique story, meeting them where they are, and fostering growth and resilience. I specialize in helping clients navigate life transitions, relational challenges, and mental health concerns such as grief, trauma, anxiety, or depression. I am pursuing certification in Perinatal Mental Health, deepening my passion for supporting women and couples through the complex journeys of fertility, birth, and parenthood. Additionally, I work with individuals and couples who have experienced miscarriage, perinatal loss, trauma, and pregnancy decision-making, supporting them with care and compassion.
I am a compassionate therapist who works with children, teens, adults, and couples in a safe, nonjudgmental, and affirming space. I often support individuals navigating ADHD, anxiety, and the effects of trauma, helping them better understand themselves and build on their strengths. My approach is collaborative and goal-focused, allowing us to create a plan that fits your needs and values.
I am a compassionate therapist who works with children, teens, adults, and couples in a safe, nonjudgmental, and affirming space. I often support individuals navigating ADHD, anxiety, and the effects of trauma, helping them better understand themselves and build on their strengths. My approach is collaborative and goal-focused, allowing us to create a plan that fits your needs and values.
Everyone, including you (and your partner), deserves a space where they feel seen, heard, and understood. With a collaborative approach, I seek to create that safe environment where individuals and couples can explore and transform their stories, finding healing and integration. Working from an attachment theory lens, I provide strategic, practical, and holistic support while facilitating a deeper journey inward that gets to the core issues. I integrate emotionally focused therapy (EFT), CBT, and attachment theory with client-centered therapy. Together, we will work towards growth, self-awareness, insight, and change.
Everyone, including you (and your partner), deserves a space where they feel seen, heard, and understood. With a collaborative approach, I seek to create that safe environment where individuals and couples can explore and transform their stories, finding healing and integration. Working from an attachment theory lens, I provide strategic, practical, and holistic support while facilitating a deeper journey inward that gets to the core issues. I integrate emotionally focused therapy (EFT), CBT, and attachment theory with client-centered therapy. Together, we will work towards growth, self-awareness, insight, and change.
Having trouble navigating your relationships? Finding yourself in the same patterns again and again? Wanting to learn how to get back to a better place with others? I work with individuals, couples, and families to explore the relationships with those that matter most in their lives. I bring a warm, nonjudgmental approach to sessions and can support you in finding where you might want to try something new to step out of the usual patterns that keep you stuck.
Having trouble navigating your relationships? Finding yourself in the same patterns again and again? Wanting to learn how to get back to a better place with others? I work with individuals, couples, and families to explore the relationships with those that matter most in their lives. I bring a warm, nonjudgmental approach to sessions and can support you in finding where you might want to try something new to step out of the usual patterns that keep you stuck.
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I am also interested in supporting individuals living with chronic illness, exploring how health challenges can impact anxiety, mood, and overall well-being.
With a strong background in research, I bring a fresh perspective to therapy that combines up-to-date evidence-based techniques with genuine care for each client’s story. I tailor treatment to your needs, drawing from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure with response prevention (ERP), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and self-compassion.
I am also interested in supporting individuals living with chronic illness, exploring how health challenges can impact anxiety, mood, and overall well-being.
With a strong background in research, I bring a fresh perspective to therapy that combines up-to-date evidence-based techniques with genuine care for each client’s story. I tailor treatment to your needs, drawing from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure with response prevention (ERP), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and self-compassion.
Maybe you're experiencing chronic illness or pain that feels like a never-ending list of questions with no answers.
I’m an art therapist for anxiety and chronic illness and I'm here to help you repair, heal, & process your emotions. Through talking, creating art, journaling, mindfulness, or EMDR, I help clients feel empowered and purposeful. I understand how lonely it can be to be overwhelmed by pain, illness, and anxiety, and you don't have to manage this alone.
Maybe you're experiencing chronic illness or pain that feels like a never-ending list of questions with no answers.
I’m an art therapist for anxiety and chronic illness and I'm here to help you repair, heal, & process your emotions. Through talking, creating art, journaling, mindfulness, or EMDR, I help clients feel empowered and purposeful. I understand how lonely it can be to be overwhelmed by pain, illness, and anxiety, and you don't have to manage this alone.
Hello! My name is Meghan Beier, PhD. I am a Health and Rehabilitation Psychologist at the Rowan Center for Behavioral Medicine. While I have experience working with many neurologic disorders, chronic illnesses, disabilities, and rare medical conditions, I have a particular passion and expertise in supporting individuals and families living with multiple sclerosis (MS). I am deeply invested in the MS community, as evidenced by my role on the National MS Society Medical Advisory Board and my role as a patient educator and consultant with Can Do Multiple Sclerosis.
Hello! My name is Meghan Beier, PhD. I am a Health and Rehabilitation Psychologist at the Rowan Center for Behavioral Medicine. While I have experience working with many neurologic disorders, chronic illnesses, disabilities, and rare medical conditions, I have a particular passion and expertise in supporting individuals and families living with multiple sclerosis (MS). I am deeply invested in the MS community, as evidenced by my role on the National MS Society Medical Advisory Board and my role as a patient educator and consultant with Can Do Multiple Sclerosis.
Samantha Willett-Jackson
Art Therapist, LCPAT, ATR-BC
2 Endorsed
Towson, MD 21204
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that the journey through growth in therapy is unique to every person. I work with those that are seeking assistance through life transitions, are processing intense emotions, need space with an unbiased support, or are looking for ways to invoke mindfulness and expression. Our paths in life frequently change, along with our perceptions and experiences. Starting therapy can be intimidating, and I am here to walk this path with you. Together we will explore obstacles and what makes us who we are to provide the power to change.
I believe that the journey through growth in therapy is unique to every person. I work with those that are seeking assistance through life transitions, are processing intense emotions, need space with an unbiased support, or are looking for ways to invoke mindfulness and expression. Our paths in life frequently change, along with our perceptions and experiences. Starting therapy can be intimidating, and I am here to walk this path with you. Together we will explore obstacles and what makes us who we are to provide the power to change.
Navigating life transitions and difficult emotions can be scary, especially when you feel you don't have someone by your side. Having a cheerleader and a supporter can make such a difference in your healing journey!
I'm the best fit for a client who is looking for someone who can encourage them to grow, reflect, and heal. I can help clients process experiences from an aerial view to provide perspective and support while also providing empathy and compassion so that the client feels seen and heard during the session. I lead each session with unconditional positive regard and help clients to become the best versions of themselves.
Navigating life transitions and difficult emotions can be scary, especially when you feel you don't have someone by your side. Having a cheerleader and a supporter can make such a difference in your healing journey!
I'm the best fit for a client who is looking for someone who can encourage them to grow, reflect, and heal. I can help clients process experiences from an aerial view to provide perspective and support while also providing empathy and compassion so that the client feels seen and heard during the session. I lead each session with unconditional positive regard and help clients to become the best versions of themselves.
Alexis focus on treating adults, particularly those experiencing life adjustments. for older adults utilizing cognitive behavior therapy for the treatment of depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, AD(H)D, brain injury, and adjustment disorder. She also offers the opportunity for clients to vent about life’s disappointments and difficulties. She also offers the person-centered approach for talking through grief and other hardships. She is also trained in EMDR. Specialties also include stress management and recovering from trauma.
Alexis focus on treating adults, particularly those experiencing life adjustments. for older adults utilizing cognitive behavior therapy for the treatment of depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, AD(H)D, brain injury, and adjustment disorder. She also offers the opportunity for clients to vent about life’s disappointments and difficulties. She also offers the person-centered approach for talking through grief and other hardships. She is also trained in EMDR. Specialties also include stress management and recovering from trauma.
Sometimes the loss of a loved one, a change in a job, dealing with a chronic illness, or a marital or relationship break-up can feel overwhelming or even devastating.
Over my fifty year career I have worked with many different people of every race, age, and problem type. I listen with a supportive, trained ear, and help my clients find the best coping strategies that will enable them to be happier. Even if only one person is in my office, I see that person as part of their family system, and help them make positive changes that will increase good feelings and reduce conflict. Nearly everyone goes through a rough period in their life when psychotherapy could be helpful for getting back on track. Recently I completed a two day course to become a Certified Trauma therapist.
Sometimes the loss of a loved one, a change in a job, dealing with a chronic illness, or a marital or relationship break-up can feel overwhelming or even devastating.
Over my fifty year career I have worked with many different people of every race, age, and problem type. I listen with a supportive, trained ear, and help my clients find the best coping strategies that will enable them to be happier. Even if only one person is in my office, I see that person as part of their family system, and help them make positive changes that will increase good feelings and reduce conflict. Nearly everyone goes through a rough period in their life when psychotherapy could be helpful for getting back on track. Recently I completed a two day course to become a Certified Trauma therapist.
Having been in the field nearly 50 years, I have developed specialties in: helping people with chronic illness, with trauma, parenting, adult marital and partner relationships, adult sibling relationships, and work-related issues.
I feel honored that you, my client, have chosen to trust me with deeply personal feelings and memories. I have been a psychotherapist helping clients for more than 30 years, and have worked with people of many different backgrounds, issues, ages, and cultures, including those in the LGBTQ community. If I have the privilege of working with you, you will enjoy my thoughtful questions and empathic comments. We will find out your goals – what you want to change - and work towards those, at your pace, aiming to improve your mental health and relationships.
Having been in the field nearly 50 years, I have developed specialties in: helping people with chronic illness, with trauma, parenting, adult marital and partner relationships, adult sibling relationships, and work-related issues.
I feel honored that you, my client, have chosen to trust me with deeply personal feelings and memories. I have been a psychotherapist helping clients for more than 30 years, and have worked with people of many different backgrounds, issues, ages, and cultures, including those in the LGBTQ community. If I have the privilege of working with you, you will enjoy my thoughtful questions and empathic comments. We will find out your goals – what you want to change - and work towards those, at your pace, aiming to improve your mental health and relationships.
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Chronic Illness Therapists
How does therapy for chronic illness work?
Many people living with a chronic illness may feel they cannot speak honestly about their experience out of embarrassment or fear of being a burden, or because those close to them do not understand, for example, that they may “look good” even if they do not feel good. Therapy sessions are an opportunity to speak openly with someone who knows their symptoms are not in their head and who can offer practical, proven suggestions for managing feelings of grief, shame, or fatigue, such as techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts about symptoms and develop new ways to respond to them, such as distraction or calming breathing practices.
Can therapy help with physical symptoms of chronic illness?
Yes, especially if an individual with chronic illness has developed depression. People with depression are less likely to maintain their health treatment regimens or to take positive steps to manage physical symptoms when they arise, thereby potentially complicating their medical prognosis. Treatment of depression, through talk therapy, medication, or both, will often improve one’s physical state as it eases the emotional burden of illness.
What are the most effective treatment options for chronic illness?
No one living with a chronic illness, or their loved ones, should see depression as an unavoidable result of their condition. Instead, they should actively seek treatment. Research shows that people with depression are less likely to devote the required time and effort to maintaining or monitoring their health, and so therapy to limit the risk of depression can be vital for physical health as well. Therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based stress reduction have been found to help individuals reduce stress and anxiety.
How long does therapy for chronic illness take?
There is no set timeline for therapy for people living with chronic illnesses, but many will see a therapist for a number of weeks or months, typically spanning at least 12 weekly sessions. Some people feel that they experience progress faster than others but even some who quickly feel improvement may continue with sessions for months or years. Some people may benefit from maintenance therapy if their symptoms change or they experience a decline in physical health. Others find that the skills learned in short-term therapy can be used on an ongoing basis, even after therapy has concluded.