Chronic Illness Therapists in Pikesville, MD
Raising children is a fulfilling and puzzling part of our lives. From that first day we meet our new baby, a world of hope, wishes, and new possibilities begin. Parents don't leave the hospital with a guidebook on how to address every bump and hurdle along the way. Children are unique, complex, and exciting. Sometimes however, they also need extra support. In my therapeutic work, I partner with you to understand the needs of your family and that of your child. Together we explore the concerns which bring you into my office - whether trauma, adjustment, anxiety, school related concerns, or behavioral challenges.
Raising children is a fulfilling and puzzling part of our lives. From that first day we meet our new baby, a world of hope, wishes, and new possibilities begin. Parents don't leave the hospital with a guidebook on how to address every bump and hurdle along the way. Children are unique, complex, and exciting. Sometimes however, they also need extra support. In my therapeutic work, I partner with you to understand the needs of your family and that of your child. Together we explore the concerns which bring you into my office - whether trauma, adjustment, anxiety, school related concerns, or behavioral challenges.
I am a clinical psychologist who seeks to work with people who deal with life’s challenges, including depression, anxiety, stress, and chronic mental and physical health conditions. My goal is for my clients to feel empowered in their lives, and to gain the tools that will help them achieve this. I am able to help people in the three states where I am licensed as a psychologist: Maryland, New York, and Virginia, as well as all participating PSYPACT states.
I am a clinical psychologist who seeks to work with people who deal with life’s challenges, including depression, anxiety, stress, and chronic mental and physical health conditions. My goal is for my clients to feel empowered in their lives, and to gain the tools that will help them achieve this. I am able to help people in the three states where I am licensed as a psychologist: Maryland, New York, and Virginia, as well as all participating PSYPACT states.
You might feel stressed, depressed and anxious your relationships, your marriage, at work, with your health, finances and with parenting. It's hard to cope with all of these debilitating feelings on your own. You've taken the first step by seeking help. I have over 20 years of experience providing therapy.
You might feel stressed, depressed and anxious your relationships, your marriage, at work, with your health, finances and with parenting. It's hard to cope with all of these debilitating feelings on your own. You've taken the first step by seeking help. I have over 20 years of experience providing therapy.
Let me help you tell your story. Nietzsche famously said, "To live is to suffer; to survive is to find some meaning in the suffering." I believe that we spend our lives looking for answers and meaning in life, and my passion is helping others untangle their darkest fears, their deepest worries, and emerge feeling both freer and more in control of their lives. I will walk beside you in the darkness--not leading, but guiding with a gentle hand as you move toward a brighter future.
Let me help you tell your story. Nietzsche famously said, "To live is to suffer; to survive is to find some meaning in the suffering." I believe that we spend our lives looking for answers and meaning in life, and my passion is helping others untangle their darkest fears, their deepest worries, and emerge feeling both freer and more in control of their lives. I will walk beside you in the darkness--not leading, but guiding with a gentle hand as you move toward a brighter future.
Not all therapists are able to support you fully when medical or other conditions have caused cognitive decline. This is my specialty. Having worked closely with neurologists, radiologists and many other medical specialties, I can offer you neuropsyc or psych evaluations and brain maps that shed light on problems, and create a treatment plan that really makes a difference. We've helped folks with brain injury or general concerns for cognition, restore memory and attention skills, get to better thinking and reasoning, and enhanced joy in life. I go beyond the limits where others stopped, because rehabilitating brains is my passion.
Not all therapists are able to support you fully when medical or other conditions have caused cognitive decline. This is my specialty. Having worked closely with neurologists, radiologists and many other medical specialties, I can offer you neuropsyc or psych evaluations and brain maps that shed light on problems, and create a treatment plan that really makes a difference. We've helped folks with brain injury or general concerns for cognition, restore memory and attention skills, get to better thinking and reasoning, and enhanced joy in life. I go beyond the limits where others stopped, because rehabilitating brains is my passion.
As a practitioner of Internal Family Systems therapy, I help clients identify and release core beliefs that cause anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, anger, guilt, perfectionism, and/or addiction. I strongly believe that our pasts influence our present. The lens through which we interpret ourselves, other people, and the world around us is developed in childhood and sometimes needs adjustment as we evolve throughout the lifespan. With IFS therapy, we will uncover and challenge the lessons you learned as children that keep you feeling stuck, scared, sad, and not good enough.
As a practitioner of Internal Family Systems therapy, I help clients identify and release core beliefs that cause anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, anger, guilt, perfectionism, and/or addiction. I strongly believe that our pasts influence our present. The lens through which we interpret ourselves, other people, and the world around us is developed in childhood and sometimes needs adjustment as we evolve throughout the lifespan. With IFS therapy, we will uncover and challenge the lessons you learned as children that keep you feeling stuck, scared, sad, and not good enough.
I am an experienced licensed clinical social worker with exceptional clinical skills and compassion in providing counseling for anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief counseling, caregiver support, life challenges, and stress management. I will assist you in gaining insight on how to manage life challenges through Talk and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and developing coping techniques. Serving teens and adults.
I am an experienced licensed clinical social worker with exceptional clinical skills and compassion in providing counseling for anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief counseling, caregiver support, life challenges, and stress management. I will assist you in gaining insight on how to manage life challenges through Talk and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and developing coping techniques. Serving teens and adults.
Effective 4/11/25 - I have immediate openings and I am in-network with several insurance companies...Understanding and managing mental health struggles can be debilitating both mentally and physically. I work collaboratively with adults helping them to manage these difficulties and live a more fulfilling life. I am a Beck Institute CBT Certified Clinician (BICBT-CC) and a Diplomate, Academy of Cognitive & Behavioral Therapies (A-CBT). I also believe in the power of mindfulness and use this to bolster my CBT practice. I emphasize acceptance of emotions, not judging emotional experiences as being "bad," "good," "wrong," or "right."
Effective 4/11/25 - I have immediate openings and I am in-network with several insurance companies...Understanding and managing mental health struggles can be debilitating both mentally and physically. I work collaboratively with adults helping them to manage these difficulties and live a more fulfilling life. I am a Beck Institute CBT Certified Clinician (BICBT-CC) and a Diplomate, Academy of Cognitive & Behavioral Therapies (A-CBT). I also believe in the power of mindfulness and use this to bolster my CBT practice. I emphasize acceptance of emotions, not judging emotional experiences as being "bad," "good," "wrong," or "right."
Aging with grace is not always an easy task. There are decisions to be made about retirement, finances, where to live, accessibility, health and family. There are losses of people we love. Our health declines naturally with age and there can be chronic illnesses to cope with. People who are aging may need support in adjusting to changes in physical and mental health if it appears to be interfering with daily life.
Aging with grace is not always an easy task. There are decisions to be made about retirement, finances, where to live, accessibility, health and family. There are losses of people we love. Our health declines naturally with age and there can be chronic illnesses to cope with. People who are aging may need support in adjusting to changes in physical and mental health if it appears to be interfering with daily life.
If you struggle with anxiety, racing thoughts about what-if scenarios, feeling the need to "earn" someone's love, or that pressure to be “perfect,” know that you are not alone. These are common experiences, and I'm here to help you navigate them. We can explore these experiences together, develop strategies to manage them, and ultimately create a more fulfilling and peaceful life. We will explore coping skills to regulate emotions and challenge these limiting beliefs. I can help you create a more balanced life, where your needs are as important as everyone else’s. We will integrate mindfulness, grounding and somatic techniques.
If you struggle with anxiety, racing thoughts about what-if scenarios, feeling the need to "earn" someone's love, or that pressure to be “perfect,” know that you are not alone. These are common experiences, and I'm here to help you navigate them. We can explore these experiences together, develop strategies to manage them, and ultimately create a more fulfilling and peaceful life. We will explore coping skills to regulate emotions and challenge these limiting beliefs. I can help you create a more balanced life, where your needs are as important as everyone else’s. We will integrate mindfulness, grounding and somatic techniques.
Currently booked but waitlist is available - check spam folders, I always reply to emails!
The world isn't lost, and neither are you! Are you ready to feel more control over your own life? Are you in need of more direction and fulfillment, and less overwhelm? We are living in historic times and the call for clarity, authenticity, and compassion has never been louder. We're being invited to practice the same grace and patience with ourselves that we give to others. You can have a calmer life that feels like it's yours.
Currently booked but waitlist is available - check spam folders, I always reply to emails!
The world isn't lost, and neither are you! Are you ready to feel more control over your own life? Are you in need of more direction and fulfillment, and less overwhelm? We are living in historic times and the call for clarity, authenticity, and compassion has never been louder. We're being invited to practice the same grace and patience with ourselves that we give to others. You can have a calmer life that feels like it's yours.
My ideal client is someone who acknowledges that they and their relationship could be healthier and happier—perhaps they feel more like roommates than partners—and wants intimacy again. They may struggle with low libido, communication breakdowns, or unresolved trauma impacting their ability to connect. Many experience anxiety, PTSD, PMDD, or mood disorders that interfere with desire and attachment. They seek deep, holistic healing to break through mental, emotional, and somatic barriers. Their goal? To reignite passion, rebuild trust, and cultivate a thriving, fulfilling relationship that aligns with their authentic needs.
My ideal client is someone who acknowledges that they and their relationship could be healthier and happier—perhaps they feel more like roommates than partners—and wants intimacy again. They may struggle with low libido, communication breakdowns, or unresolved trauma impacting their ability to connect. Many experience anxiety, PTSD, PMDD, or mood disorders that interfere with desire and attachment. They seek deep, holistic healing to break through mental, emotional, and somatic barriers. Their goal? To reignite passion, rebuild trust, and cultivate a thriving, fulfilling relationship that aligns with their authentic needs.
“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 your 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 your 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.
Are you struggling with self-doubt or low self-esteem? Is a toxic relationship dominating your life—perhaps marked by narcissistic behavior? Do you feel confused or emotionally drained?
You’re not alone—and you’ve come to the right place.
With the right support, you can break free from people and patterns holding you back. My compassionate approach offers a safe, supportive space for self-discovery, healing, and growth. Together, we can explore the root of your distress and begin the journey toward lasting change.
Whether facing anxiety, depression, PTSD, or the pain of a dysfunctional relationship—there is hope.
Are you struggling with self-doubt or low self-esteem? Is a toxic relationship dominating your life—perhaps marked by narcissistic behavior? Do you feel confused or emotionally drained?
You’re not alone—and you’ve come to the right place.
With the right support, you can break free from people and patterns holding you back. My compassionate approach offers a safe, supportive space for self-discovery, healing, and growth. Together, we can explore the root of your distress and begin the journey toward lasting change.
Whether facing anxiety, depression, PTSD, or the pain of a dysfunctional relationship—there is hope.
Hi, my name is Amy and I am a dedicated licensed social worker hoping to empower children, teens, adults, couples and families who are on a mission to better themselves and look for mental health healing. I look forward to starting a therapeutic relationship that benefits an improves your self awareness and self care processes.
I look forward to connecting with you to see how my methods and therapies may work for your needs. I understand reaching out and starting the process can be a little scary. My hope is after a short consultation you will feel like it is the right self-care choice for you.
Hi, my name is Amy and I am a dedicated licensed social worker hoping to empower children, teens, adults, couples and families who are on a mission to better themselves and look for mental health healing. I look forward to starting a therapeutic relationship that benefits an improves your self awareness and self care processes.
I look forward to connecting with you to see how my methods and therapies may work for your needs. I understand reaching out and starting the process can be a little scary. My hope is after a short consultation you will feel like it is the right self-care choice for you.
Are you feeling weighed down, like you're pushing a boulder uphill only to start over again and again? You don’t have to do it alone. I'm here to help you
As your therapy partner, I’ll help you find steadier ground using personalized tools tailored to your needs. Together, we’ll work toward real relief—with less struggle and more support.
I specialize in learning differences, sleep issues, and chronic medical conditions, and offer integrative approaches to anxiety and depression. I’m also especially attuned to the needs of highly sensitive people.
Are you feeling weighed down, like you're pushing a boulder uphill only to start over again and again? You don’t have to do it alone. I'm here to help you
As your therapy partner, I’ll help you find steadier ground using personalized tools tailored to your needs. Together, we’ll work toward real relief—with less struggle and more support.
I specialize in learning differences, sleep issues, and chronic medical conditions, and offer integrative approaches to anxiety and depression. I’m also especially attuned to the needs of highly sensitive people.
Is your family feeling overwhelmed or disconnected? Are you navigating parenting stress, childhood behavioral challenges, or anxiety that feels impossible to manage? Have you experienced trauma that you’ve never fully had the space to process? If any of this sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and therapy can be a meaningful step toward healing.
Is your family feeling overwhelmed or disconnected? Are you navigating parenting stress, childhood behavioral challenges, or anxiety that feels impossible to manage? Have you experienced trauma that you’ve never fully had the space to process? If any of this sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and therapy can be a meaningful step toward healing.
Welcome! Are you or your child feeling overwhelmed and at a loss for how to cope right now? Could you benefit from a safe refuge where you can receive some support in sorting things out?
I am committed to providing my clients with a relationship that is secure, collaborative, non-judgmental, and respectful. Although I have over a decade of training in the nature of psychological problems that can trouble us, my focus as a psychologist is in the client as a whole person, with an emphasis on their strengths.
Welcome! Are you or your child feeling overwhelmed and at a loss for how to cope right now? Could you benefit from a safe refuge where you can receive some support in sorting things out?
I am committed to providing my clients with a relationship that is secure, collaborative, non-judgmental, and respectful. Although I have over a decade of training in the nature of psychological problems that can trouble us, my focus as a psychologist is in the client as a whole person, with an emphasis on their strengths.
I have been an art psychotherapist since 1982. I currently work with adolescents and adults, using a trauma informed integrated approach for the impact of developmental trauma with its comorbidity, dissociation, and attachment issues. Art gives voice to what is stored implicitly within sensory somatic means. My client and I foster the relational benefit of the compassionate therapeutic alliance using the power of the creative process with a strength based focus. Our collaborative goal is to resolve the impact of the past; building resiliency, internal wisdom, and self compassion. I am an approved art therapy Supervisor in Maryland.
I have been an art psychotherapist since 1982. I currently work with adolescents and adults, using a trauma informed integrated approach for the impact of developmental trauma with its comorbidity, dissociation, and attachment issues. Art gives voice to what is stored implicitly within sensory somatic means. My client and I foster the relational benefit of the compassionate therapeutic alliance using the power of the creative process with a strength based focus. Our collaborative goal is to resolve the impact of the past; building resiliency, internal wisdom, and self compassion. I am an approved art therapy Supervisor in Maryland.
Offering therapy that is insight oriented as a first step to healing. A structure of non-judgement, consistency, and strong client-therapist relationship are important pieces. This relationship is used as a tool to help make sense of and improve various emotions, thoughts, behaviors and patterns that may have become disruptive or problematic. Through guided exploration, the goal is to understand how they influence the way in which we experience ourself in the world.
Offering therapy that is insight oriented as a first step to healing. A structure of non-judgement, consistency, and strong client-therapist relationship are important pieces. This relationship is used as a tool to help make sense of and improve various emotions, thoughts, behaviors and patterns that may have become disruptive or problematic. Through guided exploration, the goal is to understand how they influence the way in which we experience ourself in the world.
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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.