Chronic Pain Therapists in Silver Spring, MD
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Carol Lee Hilewick Phd
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
My goal is to help patients learn to be responders and to be in charge of themselves. Throughout treatment, a functional medicine approach is employed. Care collaboration is valued. Patients with cognitive, emotional, and behavioral challenges benefit from a variety of cognitive behavioral, neurobehavioral, and psychophysiological modalities. Patients with such conditions as emotional and physical trauma,
chronic pain
, addictions, brain injuries and disorders (autism, Asperger's, ADD/ADHD, motor and balance challenges, for example), sleep disorders, anxiety, and depression are treated. Individuals with neurological, autoimmune, metabolic, endocrinological, and other complex medical conditions find that the treatment modalities promote healing.
Rebeca Rios
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
When we are struggling with emotional or physical
pain
, hope can be tough to come by. If you are considering psychotherapy, there is good reason to be hopeful. As an evidence-based clinical health psychologist, I feel fortunate to practice at a time when the science behind psychotherapy is in full bloom. I am particularly passionate about mind-body approaches that combine modern cognitive and behavioral therapies with the wisdom that ancient contemplative practices have to offer.
Bolanle Fanilola
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
If you or your teen are struggling with problems sleeping, anxiety, trauma,
chronic pain
, or ending the cycle of addiction, I can help using evidence-based techniques like CBT, dialectical behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, CBT-i (cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia),
pain
reprocessing therapy (PRT), and other brain-based strategies.
*NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* Have you been feeling trapped in the cycle of depression, anxiety, trauma, and or addiction? Do you ever feel like you are running on auto pilot and want to achieve and maintain positive changes in your life? Are you having trouble falling asleep or are you lying awake in the middle of the night? Do you constantly find yourself replaying painful memories in your head, or feel overwhelmed with fears and worries about the future? Has the cycle of addiction made it difficult to live a life worth living? It would be my pleasure to join you on your journey to healing.
Rivka Sidorsky & Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, CST
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Are you struggling with your intimate relationship? As an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, this is all we do. With 10 years of experience in the field of sex therapy, men, women, and couples come to us for our expertise in female and male sexual dysfunction and intimacy concerns. Rivka Sidorsky & Associates is designed to improve all the areas of intimacy and sexuality. If you are experiencing pelvic
pain
, unconsummated marriage, Vaginismus, sexual anxiety, sexual aversion, libido concerns, differences in desire, infidelity, sexual trauma, male sexual dysfunction, relationship and other concerns, you have come to the right place.
RENU 2, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
My research area is African American males, who struggle with mental
illness
, and STEM education for minorities.
My ideal client is someone who is open to the transformation process in therapy. I have treated patients from ages 0-80 with varying diagnoses. They range from mentally-ill to severely mentally-ill, and often suffer with co-morbidities. It is important to remember that you have everything you need inside of you to heal.
Not accepting new clients
Laura Krause
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, ACT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in working collaboratively with children and their families, as well as individuals to address issues like grief/loss, anxiety, depression, developmental disabilities, trauma, chronic
illness
, behavioral struggles, relationship issues, etc.
Are you struggling with anxiety or depression that is impacting your relationships and quality of life? Are you having difficulty balancing your life's responsibilities? Is your child or adolescent struggling with self-worth, trauma reactions, or problematic behavior? Whether you're a parent, a child, a student, a couple or a single adult, my goal is to empower you to look inward and grow from your experiences, as well as discover your strengths. I will seek to work with you to move you from a place of distress to a place of believing in your strengths, worth and resiliency.
Eva Chiriboga
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I have specialized training in working with trauma, substance abuse,
chronic pain
and anxiety.
Being a human can be really hard sometimes. Maybe it’s hard because there’s an area in our lives where we struggle, like in our careers or relationships. Perhaps, we’ve experienced some painful times that we haven’t fully healed from or find ourselves engaging in problematic behaviors. Whatever our struggles, I’ve found that psychotherapy can help reduce our suffering and help connect us to the joy of being alive.
Silver Spring, MD 20910
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Rachael Stern
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Verified
The status quo tells us we can’t trust ourselves, our knowing, or our bodies. Rachael believes that our innate knowing - when we can access it, is not only the gold we seek, but the light we shine for ourselves and in the world around us. From experience with eating disorders, self-injury, trauma,
chronic pain
, couples and larger family systems and the LGBTQIA umbrella to professional work in issue focused non-profits/campaigns (and even performing), Rachael is deeply in tune with the political and social ecosystems that our intersectional identities transverse on a moment to moment basis
Melissa Murphy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, LICSW, LCSW, C-DBT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I have advanced training treating anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, mood disorders, family issues, identity issues, couples therapy, sexual/pelvic
pain
disorders.
I have a waitlist/email for info— Feelings of anxiety, depression, and grief are totally normal responses in these difficult times. My goal as a therapist is to guide clients through whatever is keeping them from living their happiest lives — whether the issue is more recent/due to COVID, or a deeper issue that has been draining someone’s energy for years (or a lifetime). I operate from a collaborative, strengths-based perspective to help clients understand their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I help clients develop strategies to mitigate anxiety, depression, and trauma/PTSD symptoms that interfere with their well-being.
Marissa Keilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
As your therapist I will work carefully and thoughtfully to assist you in addressing the issues that have brought you
pain
, fear, uncertainty or self-doubt. The individuals I work with may have a history of trauma, challenging life circumstances or anxiety and depression. I create a safe and positive space to process emotions, receive support and develop new coping skills to become healthier, happier and at peace with yourself. Our relationship as therapist and client is the foundation to build upon as your strengthen your relationship with yourself and build stronger relationships throughout your life.
Ronnie Biemans
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
My approach is particularly suited to those individuals who are struggling with emotional distress and anxiety, school difficulties and overwork. Students, caregivers, new parents, pregnant or postpartum women, infertile couples, parents of children with special needs, and those dealing with chronic
illness
have found my approach very helpful. Join with me to restore and renew your emotional health. Together we will explore your strengths and challenges and develop a plan just right for you, with strategies proven to ensure stress and anxiety reduction, mood regulation, improved sleep, fulfilling relationships and balanced living.
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Wholesome Minds, LLC.
Psychologist, PsyD, PhD, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified
Verified
In therapy and coaching, our focus is on overall mental wellness and improving the mental health and mental capacity of individuals with symptoms related to anxiety, depression, trauma, race-based issues, relationships, life transitions, somatic health, weight loss,
pain
related issues, and weight management.
We are a group practice of licensed clinical psychologists and social worker. Collectively, we have experience covering the developmental lifespan from assessing and treating young children with behavioral and learning concerns to working with adolescents and (young and older) adult clients who have issues navigating anxiety, depression, PTSD, significant life stressors, and life transitions. Our focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. We work to achieve this by providing a safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing an individualized treatment plan.
Susanna Eve Shapiro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
I have experience with trauma survivors, clients with chronic
illness
/
pain
, and helping couples in crisis.
I seek to help individuals, couples and families build stronger and healthier relationships. The family system is complex and dynamic. There are many configurations and possibilities. I will work as hard as you to help you identify and break out of destructive patterns. If you are ready to live your life fully authentically, with meaning and purpose, I would love to work with you to get there. I provide therapy in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
Melinda C Salzman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW
Verified
Verified
I believe it is possible for people to change. For over 25 years, I have been working with teens, adults and seniors, helping them reassess what they want out of life and how to get it, change their approach to work and relationships, and heal the emotional and spiritual
pain
of loss, anxiety and depression. My areas of special interest include: Couples Therapy: Resolving Conflict and Deepening Intimacy; Grief and Loss: Healing the
Pain
of Loss and Adjusting to Living--Washingtonian magazine has named me a Top 10 Grief Therapist;
Chronic
Illness
and Care Giving: Balancing Reality and Hope
Not accepting new clients
Terry Ullman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, MSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I have had over 30 years of experience helping adults develop the tools they need to overcome life's challenges and live full and meaningful lives. Having worked with individuals 18 to 104 years old, I believe that people have a tremendous capacity for growth and change at any stage of life. During the course of my career I have successfully treated people suffering from depression, anxiety and relationship difficulties. My other areas of expertise include geriatrics, dementia, caregiving, life transitions, chronic
illness
and grief and loss.
Maurine K Kelly
Psychologist, PhD, FIPA
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I specialize in working with families, couples, groups, and individuals. I treat children as young as three, have experience with school phobia, adoption, blended families, gender issues, gay, lesbian, and transgender individuals, and the challenges of elderly. I am experienced working with psychoses, severe post traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, body dysmorphic disorder, and problems of every day life. I have special expertise working with the LGBTQ+ population, with adolescents, sexual development, severe mental
illness
, post traumatic stress disorder, and physical illnesses.
Andrea Yudell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
There are times that you might feel stuck in patterns that make life feel unsatisfying and empty. Maybe you feel depressed, anxious or in
chronic pain
. You may be negotiating a relationship or trying to adjust to a new job. Psychotherapy allows you the space to understand how your past and present intersect and what gets in the way of living life to your fullest while also helping you to tap into your inner resources. My approach is collaborative, thus giving you the space to reflect carefully. I work with you to develop better coping skills and help you to understand & manage complex feelings of anxiety or sadness.
Tsiona Cohen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, CCM
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Now that you've hit your golden years, are you feeling lonely, isolated, depressed, worthless, or hopeless?
Illness
,
chronic pain
, financial woes, death of loved ones, and loss of independence are all real problems that many face as they grow older. You don't have to go at this alone! I would love to help you cope with the challenges of aging and help you find happiness and satisfaction. Please see my geriatric services website at marylandseniorcounseling.com
Amy B Livingood
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I work with adults and older adolescents who are dealing with anxiety and depression that interferes with their ability to maximize their progress at work and school and limits satisfying family and personal relationships. In addition, I find that life transitions can trigger emotional crises, but they also offer the opportunity for people to develop better strategies that can improve old patterns that have been unsuccessful in resolving problems in the past. Other areas of focus have included working on parenting strategies, marital relationships, grief and loss, and the impact of chronic
illness
on one's emotional life.
Gwyneth Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
ACT, CFT, and FAP have demonstrated efficacy for depression, generalized anxiety/panic disorder, OCD, substance abuse, chronic
illness
, gender/sexual identity issues and eating disorders.
I am committed to providing effective, empirically tested, affordable treatment. My approach is honest, collaborative, interactive, and nonjudgmental. Often in life we buy into stories about ourselves that seem to protect us but ultimately prevent us from moving toward the things we value. We get caught up in judging whether a behavior is good or bad, rather than asking if it is effective in creating the life that we envision.
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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.