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Alicia M Dorn
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21044  (Online Only)
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.
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.
(410) 216-0930 View (410) 216-0930
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Haley Sheridan Sweet
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21210
Waitlist for new clients
Chronic illness or health concerns can wreak havoc on your mental health, relationships, romantic life, work, and dreams of the future. You’re coping with a layer of difficulty in your life that many people don’t get. You are pushing past your limits and boundaries, and running on fumes, all while trying to keep it together with a smile on your face. This cycle catches up with you, and you end up in a flare-up of symptoms, wondering if it will ever change. You may also be struggling with obstacles and issues within the healthcare system, wanting answers and treatment, but floating from appointment to appointment.
Chronic illness or health concerns can wreak havoc on your mental health, relationships, romantic life, work, and dreams of the future. You’re coping with a layer of difficulty in your life that many people don’t get. You are pushing past your limits and boundaries, and running on fumes, all while trying to keep it together with a smile on your face. This cycle catches up with you, and you end up in a flare-up of symptoms, wondering if it will ever change. You may also be struggling with obstacles and issues within the healthcare system, wanting answers and treatment, but floating from appointment to appointment.
(443) 390-7784 View (443) 390-7784
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Cindy Bull Crane
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20817
At Crane Counseling, I help straight and LGBTQ teens, adults, and couples work through trauma, chronic illness, cancer, depression, anxiety, relationships, work problems, grief, as well as ADHD.
If you are sitting on my couch, SOME kind of trauma or pain has touched you. Whether you are straight or gay, a teen, adult or or older adult, first responder, couple in crisis, or struggling with illness or grief, I will help you learn to better process and manage your emotions, including worry, fear, anxiety, sadness or anger to develop better coping strategies TODAY. My therapy is non-judgmental and client-focused where therapeutic goals are driven by the client's needs.
At Crane Counseling, I help straight and LGBTQ teens, adults, and couples work through trauma, chronic illness, cancer, depression, anxiety, relationships, work problems, grief, as well as ADHD.
If you are sitting on my couch, SOME kind of trauma or pain has touched you. Whether you are straight or gay, a teen, adult or or older adult, first responder, couple in crisis, or struggling with illness or grief, I will help you learn to better process and manage your emotions, including worry, fear, anxiety, sadness or anger to develop better coping strategies TODAY. My therapy is non-judgmental and client-focused where therapeutic goals are driven by the client's needs.
(301) 246-2921 View (301) 246-2921
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Cam Davis
Counselor, LGPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Monkton, MD 21111  (Online Only)
Accepting new clients! My name is Cam Davis (she/they), and I offer individual therapy using a trauma-informed, integrative multicultural approach. I love working with diverse clients who have salient intersectional identities, & I encourage clients to discuss their identities during sessions. Lived experience as a BIPOC, 2sLGBTQIA+, disabled counselor gives me a unique perspective to hear client concerns regarding race, ethnicity, gender, affection, disability, chronic illness and/or pain, neurodivergence, & many other identities.
Accepting new clients! My name is Cam Davis (she/they), and I offer individual therapy using a trauma-informed, integrative multicultural approach. I love working with diverse clients who have salient intersectional identities, & I encourage clients to discuss their identities during sessions. Lived experience as a BIPOC, 2sLGBTQIA+, disabled counselor gives me a unique perspective to hear client concerns regarding race, ethnicity, gender, affection, disability, chronic illness and/or pain, neurodivergence, & many other identities.
(443) 233-0844 View (443) 233-0844
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Tina Lightner-Morris
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, DMin, MS, LCPC, NBCC, IAYT-C
Verified Verified
Frederick, MD 21702  (Online Only)
Thank You. We will design a healing journey that is uniquely yours! Specializing in trauma resolution and spiritually integrated psychotherapy. Working together considering all factors of mind, body, and spirit. Honoring chronic illness; reviewing your spiritual life or lack of; what you eat or don't; your thoughts and what you are afraid to think; how you move or are unable to move; what you vision for your-Self and what gets in the way. Acknowledging the great mystery of suffering and how to find meaning. Exploring your resiliency and your innate capacity to heal - seeking your strengths and what brings joy and happiness!
Thank You. We will design a healing journey that is uniquely yours! Specializing in trauma resolution and spiritually integrated psychotherapy. Working together considering all factors of mind, body, and spirit. Honoring chronic illness; reviewing your spiritual life or lack of; what you eat or don't; your thoughts and what you are afraid to think; how you move or are unable to move; what you vision for your-Self and what gets in the way. Acknowledging the great mystery of suffering and how to find meaning. Exploring your resiliency and your innate capacity to heal - seeking your strengths and what brings joy and happiness!
(301) 637-0477 View (301) 637-0477
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Cecilia Dye
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20877  (Online Only)
Hi and welcome to my profile! I enjoy working with teens, young adults, and adults that are seeking change in their lives. Maybe you feel like its time for the next chapter and need some help figuring out how to get from "here to there," or you feel like you are not seeing the results of your efforts. Many of my clients are also navigating how to manage chronic illness or pain. These conditions contribute to depression, anxiety, irritability, or even be downright debilitating. It can be exhausting to always consider your condition in your plans as well as difficult to maintain hope that symptoms are going to be easier to manage.
Hi and welcome to my profile! I enjoy working with teens, young adults, and adults that are seeking change in their lives. Maybe you feel like its time for the next chapter and need some help figuring out how to get from "here to there," or you feel like you are not seeing the results of your efforts. Many of my clients are also navigating how to manage chronic illness or pain. These conditions contribute to depression, anxiety, irritability, or even be downright debilitating. It can be exhausting to always consider your condition in your plans as well as difficult to maintain hope that symptoms are going to be easier to manage.
(240) 624-2542 View (240) 624-2542
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Karin M Senft
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Silver Spring, MD 20910  (Online Only)
Life events and transitions can hit you hard. You don’t have to keep putting yourself last, feeling guilty for not meeting expectations, or let the fear of failure or change keep you stuck. Are you starting/ending a relationship, beginning/graduating from school, having a child, making a job/career change, grieving, managing chronic illness, or experiencing any other change/interpersonal stress? You can build resiliency and believe you are worthy of the life you want by learning simple coping skills to practice your values, self-compassion, and gain new perspective. You are already taking a brave step forward by seeking help.
Life events and transitions can hit you hard. You don’t have to keep putting yourself last, feeling guilty for not meeting expectations, or let the fear of failure or change keep you stuck. Are you starting/ending a relationship, beginning/graduating from school, having a child, making a job/career change, grieving, managing chronic illness, or experiencing any other change/interpersonal stress? You can build resiliency and believe you are worthy of the life you want by learning simple coping skills to practice your values, self-compassion, and gain new perspective. You are already taking a brave step forward by seeking help.
(301) 960-5934 View (301) 960-5934
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PC Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Plata, MD 20646
I AM HERE TO HELP. If you are feeling upset, sad, or even angry because of a recent breakup, divorce, loss of a loved one, or the loss of your ability to function well due to a chronic illness, let me assist you so that you can begin to enjoy your life again. I am a Board Certified Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a Master's degree from Loyola University College. I have over thirteen years of clinical experience treating individuals with emotional and mental health issues. Call today to schedule an appointment!
I AM HERE TO HELP. If you are feeling upset, sad, or even angry because of a recent breakup, divorce, loss of a loved one, or the loss of your ability to function well due to a chronic illness, let me assist you so that you can begin to enjoy your life again. I am a Board Certified Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a Master's degree from Loyola University College. I have over thirteen years of clinical experience treating individuals with emotional and mental health issues. Call today to schedule an appointment!
(240) 428-6636 View (240) 428-6636
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Symone Colquitt
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT
Verified Verified
College Park, MD 20740  (Online Only)
Over twenty years extensive experience with specialized evidence-based treatment strategies, I help clients in search of solutions to relationship difficulty, traumatic life events and challenging transitions. Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, hopeless, and want to work toward positive changes? My expertise in systemic relational therapy for individuals, couples, and families helps to identify negative patterns, incorporate helpful skills and gain relief from relationship distress. Safe support is given to those living with unprocessed complex trauma, anxiety, depression, chronic illness demands, grief/historic loss, relational distress.
Over twenty years extensive experience with specialized evidence-based treatment strategies, I help clients in search of solutions to relationship difficulty, traumatic life events and challenging transitions. Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, hopeless, and want to work toward positive changes? My expertise in systemic relational therapy for individuals, couples, and families helps to identify negative patterns, incorporate helpful skills and gain relief from relationship distress. Safe support is given to those living with unprocessed complex trauma, anxiety, depression, chronic illness demands, grief/historic loss, relational distress.
(240) 652-2723 View (240) 652-2723
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Nancy Hayes-Gary Psy.d.
Psychologist, PsyD, D
Verified Verified
Timonium, MD 21093  (Online Only)
Therapy provides a safe relationship to resolve concerns with yoursself. I have 34 years of experience providing psychotherapy. I have specialized in the treatment of trauma, such as childhood abuse, loss, grief, chronic illness, suicidal feelings/experiences and depression and anxiety problems. In addition, I have often helped people with infertility/adoption and family communication/attachment problems and am skilled in hypnosis. I am also certified by Psypact to offer therapy in over 26 states.
Therapy provides a safe relationship to resolve concerns with yoursself. I have 34 years of experience providing psychotherapy. I have specialized in the treatment of trauma, such as childhood abuse, loss, grief, chronic illness, suicidal feelings/experiences and depression and anxiety problems. In addition, I have often helped people with infertility/adoption and family communication/attachment problems and am skilled in hypnosis. I am also certified by Psypact to offer therapy in over 26 states.
(410) 394-9314 View (410) 394-9314
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Natalie L Maiden
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LCPC
Verified Verified
Olney, MD 20832  (Online Only)
You are experiencing anxiety, depression, complicated grieving, or trauma recovery, often amid life's transitions. You may be in the LGBTQ+, grieving, cancer, or chronic illness communities. You are transitioning from college to the working world, considering marriage, coping with the loss of a spouse through divorce or death, loss of your job, have children leaving your nest, or parents struggling to age well. You may be transitioning from the working world to retirement and wondering if you have made meaningful contributions. You are ready to examine yourself authentically, building a less chaotic life through psychotherapy.
You are experiencing anxiety, depression, complicated grieving, or trauma recovery, often amid life's transitions. You may be in the LGBTQ+, grieving, cancer, or chronic illness communities. You are transitioning from college to the working world, considering marriage, coping with the loss of a spouse through divorce or death, loss of your job, have children leaving your nest, or parents struggling to age well. You may be transitioning from the working world to retirement and wondering if you have made meaningful contributions. You are ready to examine yourself authentically, building a less chaotic life through psychotherapy.
(240) 376-2414 View (240) 376-2414
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Tamar Barnett
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20878  (Online Only)
Special interests include: anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting, self esteem, chronic illness/pain, mindfulness, women’s health, identity issues, grief, culturally sensitive therapy, life transitions, ADHD, and neurodiversity-affirming care.
Accepting New Clients! If you experience frequent stress and anxiety in your everyday life, you are not alone. Worrying and feeling overwhelmed can leave you exhausted. If you are tired of feeling this way, counseling can help. I will work to understand your needs and to support you, guiding you towards living with more calmness and connection in your relationships. Prioritizing a nurturing and warm environment in the therapy sessions, we can work collaboratively to help you to access your strengths, and to cultivate more self-compassion and greater self-awareness. Our work together can help you to feel more at ease with yourself.
Special interests include: anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting, self esteem, chronic illness/pain, mindfulness, women’s health, identity issues, grief, culturally sensitive therapy, life transitions, ADHD, and neurodiversity-affirming care.
Accepting New Clients! If you experience frequent stress and anxiety in your everyday life, you are not alone. Worrying and feeling overwhelmed can leave you exhausted. If you are tired of feeling this way, counseling can help. I will work to understand your needs and to support you, guiding you towards living with more calmness and connection in your relationships. Prioritizing a nurturing and warm environment in the therapy sessions, we can work collaboratively to help you to access your strengths, and to cultivate more self-compassion and greater self-awareness. Our work together can help you to feel more at ease with yourself.
(240) 226-3321 View (240) 226-3321
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Helena Zappolino
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20814  (Online Only)
Issues we can address during our sessions include (but are not limited to): multi-cultural issues, divorce care, chronic illness, co-parenting, women's empowerment, abuse, trauma and grief.
Are you struggling to get back on your feet after a major life setback? Is trauma or abuse from your past affecting your day-to-day life, or do feel like you are coming up against the same obstacles over and over again that are keeping you from living your life fully? Together we can work to help you make meaningful, long-term changes in a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental environment.
Issues we can address during our sessions include (but are not limited to): multi-cultural issues, divorce care, chronic illness, co-parenting, women's empowerment, abuse, trauma and grief.
Are you struggling to get back on your feet after a major life setback? Is trauma or abuse from your past affecting your day-to-day life, or do feel like you are coming up against the same obstacles over and over again that are keeping you from living your life fully? Together we can work to help you make meaningful, long-term changes in a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental environment.
(864) 387-5685 View (864) 387-5685
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Linda M. Dalder
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21211
Thank you for reaching out- I believe reaching out to talk to a therapist takes a lot of courage. I offer a calm, non judgmental approach in sessions using several treatment modalities to help guide my clients reach their personal life goals. As individuals, we evolve and change over time with our relationship with ourselves and with others. I offer a diverse background of training and clinical experience to work with individuals who struggle with mood disorders, chronic illness, depression, anxiety, grief, bereavement and life changes/stressors. I work only with individuals at this time.
Thank you for reaching out- I believe reaching out to talk to a therapist takes a lot of courage. I offer a calm, non judgmental approach in sessions using several treatment modalities to help guide my clients reach their personal life goals. As individuals, we evolve and change over time with our relationship with ourselves and with others. I offer a diverse background of training and clinical experience to work with individuals who struggle with mood disorders, chronic illness, depression, anxiety, grief, bereavement and life changes/stressors. I work only with individuals at this time.
(410) 698-1941 View (410) 698-1941
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Nancy Brutsché
MSN, RN, PMHCNS, BC
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814
MINDFULNESS-BASED SOMATIC PSYCHOTHERAPY & INTERNAL FAMILY SYSTEMS: "What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." [Ralph Waldo Emerson]. All that you seek already lies within you. It is my great pleasure to assist you in opening up to your wholeness. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship issues, chronic illness, pain, feeling stuck, existential/spiritual issues or simply seeking what you have been missing or what calls you, I am here to help you find the freedom, peace, love and joy you desire. I DO NOT PRESCRIBE NOR MANAGE MEDICATIONS.
MINDFULNESS-BASED SOMATIC PSYCHOTHERAPY & INTERNAL FAMILY SYSTEMS: "What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." [Ralph Waldo Emerson]. All that you seek already lies within you. It is my great pleasure to assist you in opening up to your wholeness. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship issues, chronic illness, pain, feeling stuck, existential/spiritual issues or simply seeking what you have been missing or what calls you, I am here to help you find the freedom, peace, love and joy you desire. I DO NOT PRESCRIBE NOR MANAGE MEDICATIONS.
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Urban Health Connection
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Windsor Mill, MD 21244  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
While I work with many populations, I also specialize in providing therapy for behavioral health professionals as well as individuals facing challenges with chronic illness, couples/marriage, anxiety, depression, and grief & loss.
Life can be full of ups and downs. Therapy provides the opportunity to help you learn how to respond and cope with life's challenges in healthy way. I am a certified clinical social worker, specially trained to work with urban populations to address the unique challenges of individuals, couples, and families living and working in urban environments. You've survived your challenges, now its time to thrive.
While I work with many populations, I also specialize in providing therapy for behavioral health professionals as well as individuals facing challenges with chronic illness, couples/marriage, anxiety, depression, and grief & loss.
Life can be full of ups and downs. Therapy provides the opportunity to help you learn how to respond and cope with life's challenges in healthy way. I am a certified clinical social worker, specially trained to work with urban populations to address the unique challenges of individuals, couples, and families living and working in urban environments. You've survived your challenges, now its time to thrive.
(410) 892-1603 View (410) 892-1603
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Michelle D Greenberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20817  (Online Only)
I also work with adults who are managing chronic illness by creating space for clients as they process and manage their health needs.
I currently have daytime availability. As an experienced therapist, I begin with where you are. My initial goal is to build a trusting relationship and create space to explore the challenges you are experiencing. I view myself as a scientist—listening, examining, observing, and asking the questions needed to create a plan. I work collaboratively with my clients to help them meet their goals and live their best lives.
I also work with adults who are managing chronic illness by creating space for clients as they process and manage their health needs.
I currently have daytime availability. As an experienced therapist, I begin with where you are. My initial goal is to build a trusting relationship and create space to explore the challenges you are experiencing. I view myself as a scientist—listening, examining, observing, and asking the questions needed to create a plan. I work collaboratively with my clients to help them meet their goals and live their best lives.
(410) 824-5617 View (410) 824-5617
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Jessica Unger
Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Crofton, MD 21114
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! My goal is to provide a safe and judgment free space that allows my clients to feel comfortable expressing their inner thoughts and challenges. I want to create a partnership where I am able to empower my clients to develop skills in order to manage their symptoms and be successful in their goals. I can help with such issues as anxiety, depression, grief, chronic illness, life stressors, or self-esteem. Overall, I strive to help people find the skills to handle life challenges confidently and independently.
Welcome! My goal is to provide a safe and judgment free space that allows my clients to feel comfortable expressing their inner thoughts and challenges. I want to create a partnership where I am able to empower my clients to develop skills in order to manage their symptoms and be successful in their goals. I can help with such issues as anxiety, depression, grief, chronic illness, life stressors, or self-esteem. Overall, I strive to help people find the skills to handle life challenges confidently and independently.
(410) 844-6272 View (410) 844-6272
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Dr. Alaina Carr
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Waitlist for new clients
I’ve witnessed the impact of stress, anxiety, and feelings of hopelessness as individuals manage their chronic health conditions. These are common reactions to navigating a life-altering health condition. I work with clients to better manage their mental health and chronic illness together to improve their overall health. I take a collaborative approach to therapy with my clients, and I strive to establish a supportive environment where we can discuss your goals for therapy and address the challenges associated with managing chronic illness.
I’ve witnessed the impact of stress, anxiety, and feelings of hopelessness as individuals manage their chronic health conditions. These are common reactions to navigating a life-altering health condition. I work with clients to better manage their mental health and chronic illness together to improve their overall health. I take a collaborative approach to therapy with my clients, and I strive to establish a supportive environment where we can discuss your goals for therapy and address the challenges associated with managing chronic illness.
(202) 410-7644 View (202) 410-7644
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Courtney Mack
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21252  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome to Water Lily Therapy! My primary areas of practice include depression, anxiety, chronic illness, grief and loss, low self-esteem, OCD, LGBTQIA+ and trauma. My approach is eclectic, but based primarily in Client-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, with inclusions of motivational interviewing and narrative therapy techniques. When appropriate, I love to incorporate creative interventions such as art, film and humor! I believe that the bond formed between therapist and client is the foundation for healing, change and growth. My goal is to create a safe space for a person to feel truly heard, accepted and valued.
Welcome to Water Lily Therapy! My primary areas of practice include depression, anxiety, chronic illness, grief and loss, low self-esteem, OCD, LGBTQIA+ and trauma. My approach is eclectic, but based primarily in Client-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, with inclusions of motivational interviewing and narrative therapy techniques. When appropriate, I love to incorporate creative interventions such as art, film and humor! I believe that the bond formed between therapist and client is the foundation for healing, change and growth. My goal is to create a safe space for a person to feel truly heard, accepted and valued.
(443) 398-3141 View (443) 398-3141