Chronic Pain Therapists in Abingdon, MD

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Carla Nolan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Abingdon, MD 21009  (Online Only)
You will find me a highly enthusiastic therapist with experience working with individuals and families with various backgrounds and concerns. Examples of issues that I have helped others address include balancing work life and personal life, stressors of coping with a chronic illness, survivors of trauma and those who may struggle with loneliness, life challenges and disappointments. I am passionate about caring for people and assisting them in achieving a state of well being, and would welcome the opportunity to help you make your way forward to reach your desired goals.
You will find me a highly enthusiastic therapist with experience working with individuals and families with various backgrounds and concerns. Examples of issues that I have helped others address include balancing work life and personal life, stressors of coping with a chronic illness, survivors of trauma and those who may struggle with loneliness, life challenges and disappointments. I am passionate about caring for people and assisting them in achieving a state of well being, and would welcome the opportunity to help you make your way forward to reach your desired goals.
(410) 885-6834 View (410) 885-6834
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Earnest R Reaves
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, LCADC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Abingdon, MD 21009
As a professional counselor it is my sincere hope that everyone who suffers with mental, emotional, or spiritual pain, learn to live by their own self direction with wellbeing and purpose. If you feel that your life has become unmanageable or if you feel stuck in your personal life, marriage, career or spirituality, today I tell you there is help for you. I am a dually licensed counselor and my mission is to rehabilitate the mind, body, and spirit using scientific clinical interventions and techniques.
As a professional counselor it is my sincere hope that everyone who suffers with mental, emotional, or spiritual pain, learn to live by their own self direction with wellbeing and purpose. If you feel that your life has become unmanageable or if you feel stuck in your personal life, marriage, career or spirituality, today I tell you there is help for you. I am a dually licensed counselor and my mission is to rehabilitate the mind, body, and spirit using scientific clinical interventions and techniques.
(443) 251-3857 View (443) 251-3857
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Lynn P Mahan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Abingdon, MD 21009  (Online Only)
Are you struggling with feeling depressed, anxious, overwhelmed? Do you have imposter syndrome or low self esteem? Past trauma that continues to haunt you? These are just a few of the mental health challenges I can help you with. I've been a practicing therapist for over 25 years and confident and competent in working with clients in all ages and stages of life. My therapeutic interventions are typically cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy and trauma focused. I have seen that by providing clients with specific therapeutic tools and skills needed, they have renewed confidence and enthusiasm in their lives.
Are you struggling with feeling depressed, anxious, overwhelmed? Do you have imposter syndrome or low self esteem? Past trauma that continues to haunt you? These are just a few of the mental health challenges I can help you with. I've been a practicing therapist for over 25 years and confident and competent in working with clients in all ages and stages of life. My therapeutic interventions are typically cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy and trauma focused. I have seen that by providing clients with specific therapeutic tools and skills needed, they have renewed confidence and enthusiasm in their lives.
(443) 383-3460 View (443) 383-3460
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Steven Acerno
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Abingdon, MD 21009  (Online Only)
Is your teenager dealing with intense emotions like anxiety, anger or sadness? Are you tired of frequent family arguments? Is your family going through stressfull changes like divorce or loss of a loved one? When children don't have a way to process their internal struggles they often act out or withdraw. Teenagers see the world in a different way and face different struggles than adults. I am a licensed clinical social worker and specialize in working with teenagers and their families. I tailor sessions to address my clients' specific needs and to achieve their goals.
Is your teenager dealing with intense emotions like anxiety, anger or sadness? Are you tired of frequent family arguments? Is your family going through stressfull changes like divorce or loss of a loved one? When children don't have a way to process their internal struggles they often act out or withdraw. Teenagers see the world in a different way and face different struggles than adults. I am a licensed clinical social worker and specialize in working with teenagers and their families. I tailor sessions to address my clients' specific needs and to achieve their goals.
(443) 637-2648 View (443) 637-2648
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Whitesell and Associates
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Abingdon, MD 21009
Whitesell and Associates, Inc are dedicated to serving the mental health needs of our community. We are here to facilitate insight, increased coping tools and therapeutic support. Give our office a call!
Whitesell and Associates, Inc are dedicated to serving the mental health needs of our community. We are here to facilitate insight, increased coping tools and therapeutic support. Give our office a call!
(443) 225-4697 View (443) 225-4697
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Ryanne Carey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Abingdon, MD 21009
When we are are in the presence of a safe, non-judgemental space, it becomes easier to address the parts of ourselves we have been running from. I aim to provide this space for each and every one of my clients so that they can access their own inner wisdom and begin to heal.
When we are are in the presence of a safe, non-judgemental space, it becomes easier to address the parts of ourselves we have been running from. I aim to provide this space for each and every one of my clients so that they can access their own inner wisdom and begin to heal.
(443) 381-6469 View (443) 381-6469
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Mara Egorin-Williams
Psychological Associate, RPA
Verified Verified
Abingdon, MD 21009
As a clinician/therapist, my practice includes working with children and families, teens and adults. I specialize in all childhood/adolescent emotional, mental health, and behavioral needs (Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, Depression, DMDD). Adult therapeutic services include specialization with anxiety, mindfulness, depression, medical health diagnosis and acceptance, adult ADHD. Working with children in a private, clinical setting affords me the opportunity to learn about the child, the family structure and dynamic, and support the emotional, behavioral and social needs. I strongly believe in parent training to support the child's needs.
As a clinician/therapist, my practice includes working with children and families, teens and adults. I specialize in all childhood/adolescent emotional, mental health, and behavioral needs (Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, Depression, DMDD). Adult therapeutic services include specialization with anxiety, mindfulness, depression, medical health diagnosis and acceptance, adult ADHD. Working with children in a private, clinical setting affords me the opportunity to learn about the child, the family structure and dynamic, and support the emotional, behavioral and social needs. I strongly believe in parent training to support the child's needs.
(443) 419-4337 View (443) 419-4337

More Therapists Nearby

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Dina Josif Block
MS, PhD, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bel Air, MD 21014
I am a Psycho/Behavioral Therapist with over 20 years of experience in helping individuals and couples who are suffering from health and mental issues. I trained at both Johns Hopkins psychiatry department and McGill university center for cognition and medicine. In the last couple of year I focus on helping those suffering from chronic pain,depression, anxiety cognitive disorders, eating disorders, weight management and career counselling. I am a Cognitive Therapist and I believe that people have a choice, they can change their behavior, their thought process, learn to move forward and acquire hope.
I am a Psycho/Behavioral Therapist with over 20 years of experience in helping individuals and couples who are suffering from health and mental issues. I trained at both Johns Hopkins psychiatry department and McGill university center for cognition and medicine. In the last couple of year I focus on helping those suffering from chronic pain,depression, anxiety cognitive disorders, eating disorders, weight management and career counselling. I am a Cognitive Therapist and I believe that people have a choice, they can change their behavior, their thought process, learn to move forward and acquire hope.
(410) 567-0226 View (410) 567-0226
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Ellen Marie Dumer
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Bel Air, MD 21014
I have been honored to work with clients seeking relief from the emotional prison of anxiety/depression, life changes of aging, midlife searching, adolescent academic/behavioral issues, post abortive grieving and co-occurring disorders of mental illness and substance abuse.
The joy of being therapist is working with courageous clients ready to explore their lives. My focus is on the integration of traditional and holistic psychotherapy, along with the exploration of spirituality. My practice is created with the intention of assisting you in living an exceptional life. We can work together in person or online in a secure environment. You can SEE MY OPENINGS & SET UP AN APPOINTMENT by visiting www.schedule.care Enter my last name as your therapist and follow the prompts.
I have been honored to work with clients seeking relief from the emotional prison of anxiety/depression, life changes of aging, midlife searching, adolescent academic/behavioral issues, post abortive grieving and co-occurring disorders of mental illness and substance abuse.
The joy of being therapist is working with courageous clients ready to explore their lives. My focus is on the integration of traditional and holistic psychotherapy, along with the exploration of spirituality. My practice is created with the intention of assisting you in living an exceptional life. We can work together in person or online in a secure environment. You can SEE MY OPENINGS & SET UP AN APPOINTMENT by visiting www.schedule.care Enter my last name as your therapist and follow the prompts.
(410) 630-4840 View (410) 630-4840
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Michelle A. Perry
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Bel Air, MD 21014
Today is the day to start your journey towards greater fulfillment! I have exceptional experience with trauma, anxiety, as well as chronic pain & grief with military and civilian populations.
My approach to therapy emphasizes insight, healing, and empowerment to help individuals reach their highest potential and lead more gratifying lives. Through an alliance of trust and collaboration, we will work together to disentangle confusing thoughts, feelings and behaviors in order to re-discover your capacity to make meaningful choices that are right for you and your relationships. My work focuses on facilitating change, transformation, and personal growth in a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental environment. I believe that we each have the innate capacity to heal and reach our true potential.
Today is the day to start your journey towards greater fulfillment! I have exceptional experience with trauma, anxiety, as well as chronic pain & grief with military and civilian populations.
My approach to therapy emphasizes insight, healing, and empowerment to help individuals reach their highest potential and lead more gratifying lives. Through an alliance of trust and collaboration, we will work together to disentangle confusing thoughts, feelings and behaviors in order to re-discover your capacity to make meaningful choices that are right for you and your relationships. My work focuses on facilitating change, transformation, and personal growth in a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental environment. I believe that we each have the innate capacity to heal and reach our true potential.
(410) 618-0825 View (410) 618-0825
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Susan J. Ruckel LCSW-C, Licensed Psychotherapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BS, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bel Air, MD 21014
My aim is to help individuals create a rich and meaningful life, while effectively handling the pain and stress that life inevitably brings. My goal is to respectfully treat and engage with clients in an emotionally safe environment. My passions are treating individuals, couples and families who wish to improve their relationships, are going through life transitions or have mental health concerns. I provide in-person sessions at my offices in Bel Air, MD or come to my new office in Street, MD and you will be welcomed to a serene space nestled in the woods of this lovely community. Secure Telehealth is also available.
My aim is to help individuals create a rich and meaningful life, while effectively handling the pain and stress that life inevitably brings. My goal is to respectfully treat and engage with clients in an emotionally safe environment. My passions are treating individuals, couples and families who wish to improve their relationships, are going through life transitions or have mental health concerns. I provide in-person sessions at my offices in Bel Air, MD or come to my new office in Street, MD and you will be welcomed to a serene space nestled in the woods of this lovely community. Secure Telehealth is also available.
(443) 471-8929 View (443) 471-8929
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Renee Bonifacio Richberg
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CMDP, CCATP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Perry Hall, MD 21128  (Online Only)
My experience includes work with clients with terminal illness and their families, older and younger adults experiencing challenges with anxiety, depression, grief and bereavement, PTSD, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and schizophrenia spectrum disorders.
As we journey through life, we encounter obstacles and challenges through the interactions we have with our family, our friends, and our environment that shape our reactions to the world around us and impact our self-perception. We may be unaware of how these behaviors negatively impact our day to day interactions and functioning that may be hindering our potential, leading to existential crises and feelings of aimlessness and hopelessness.
My experience includes work with clients with terminal illness and their families, older and younger adults experiencing challenges with anxiety, depression, grief and bereavement, PTSD, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and schizophrenia spectrum disorders.
As we journey through life, we encounter obstacles and challenges through the interactions we have with our family, our friends, and our environment that shape our reactions to the world around us and impact our self-perception. We may be unaware of how these behaviors negatively impact our day to day interactions and functioning that may be hindering our potential, leading to existential crises and feelings of aimlessness and hopelessness.
(410) 226-7818 View (410) 226-7818
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Erin McConnell
Counselor, MA, LCPC, LCPAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
White Marsh, MD 21162
I also specialize in working with chronic illness, caregivers for persons with chronic illness or elderly family members, and end of life transitions.
Are you craving change? Tired of letting fear and anxiety intrude on your life? Do you want to have more meaningful and authentic relationships? Counseling and therapy begins with a longing. Your longing might be for better relationships, more trust in yourself, less anxiety, feeling worthy and lovable, or feeling connected to your passion and purpose in life. I provide individual counseling for adults who are looking to create a future that is better than their past.
I also specialize in working with chronic illness, caregivers for persons with chronic illness or elderly family members, and end of life transitions.
Are you craving change? Tired of letting fear and anxiety intrude on your life? Do you want to have more meaningful and authentic relationships? Counseling and therapy begins with a longing. Your longing might be for better relationships, more trust in yourself, less anxiety, feeling worthy and lovable, or feeling connected to your passion and purpose in life. I provide individual counseling for adults who are looking to create a future that is better than their past.
(240) 696-4127 View (240) 696-4127
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Alana Prato-Shein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Bel Air, MD 21015
I work with clients to develop deeper insights into thought and behavior patterns and to help them find strategies to improve their relationships. My passion lies in helping individuals manage their mental health and helping couples manage mental health struggles, gender transitions, and polyamory. In Towson, I work with my four-legged partner, a samoyed therapy dog named Eir, who provides comfort and support and takes an active role in play therapy with our younger clients. In Bel Air, I work with horses of Bay Meadow Farm to provide equine-assisted psychotherapy.
I work with clients to develop deeper insights into thought and behavior patterns and to help them find strategies to improve their relationships. My passion lies in helping individuals manage their mental health and helping couples manage mental health struggles, gender transitions, and polyamory. In Towson, I work with my four-legged partner, a samoyed therapy dog named Eir, who provides comfort and support and takes an active role in play therapy with our younger clients. In Bel Air, I work with horses of Bay Meadow Farm to provide equine-assisted psychotherapy.
(443) 727-1055 View (443) 727-1055
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Caitlin Rhodes
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Bel Air, MD 21015  (Online Only)
I value utilizing a strengths-based approach to counseling that caters to each person's unique identity while helping them to reach their wellness goals. I work with children, adolescents, and young adults experiencing challenges with anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, and conflict in interpersonal relationships.
I value utilizing a strengths-based approach to counseling that caters to each person's unique identity while helping them to reach their wellness goals. I work with children, adolescents, and young adults experiencing challenges with anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, and conflict in interpersonal relationships.
(443) 526-7478 View (443) 526-7478
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Theresa Redmon
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, BC-DMT
Verified Verified
Bel Air, MD 21014
Hello and welcome to my practice. My clinical experience is working with those who suffer from depression, anxiety and traumatic experiences. I work with the older adolescent and adult populations. My approach to helping varies according to your age, unique needs & challenges, and goals. I guide you to explore and experience the connection of your thinking, feelings and behaviors as it relates to your emotional, mental, physical and spiritual wellbeing.
Hello and welcome to my practice. My clinical experience is working with those who suffer from depression, anxiety and traumatic experiences. I work with the older adolescent and adult populations. My approach to helping varies according to your age, unique needs & challenges, and goals. I guide you to explore and experience the connection of your thinking, feelings and behaviors as it relates to your emotional, mental, physical and spiritual wellbeing.
(443) 219-3697 View (443) 219-3697
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Jessica Lynn Lefler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Fallston, MD 21047
Specializing in adolescent and young adult life transitions, collaborative family therapy, gender dysphoria, OCD, ADHD, anxiety and depression. Solution focused treatment utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other eclectic approaches. I believe wellness is rooted in vulnerability, connection, acceptance and movement. It's more than just therapy. Insurance accepted via Superbill only.
Specializing in adolescent and young adult life transitions, collaborative family therapy, gender dysphoria, OCD, ADHD, anxiety and depression. Solution focused treatment utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other eclectic approaches. I believe wellness is rooted in vulnerability, connection, acceptance and movement. It's more than just therapy. Insurance accepted via Superbill only.
(443) 233-0188 View (443) 233-0188
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Rebecca Falter
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Bel Air, MD 21014
Taking a person-centered approach, I work to learn about your needs and meet you where you are in your therapeutic journey allowing us to open a new door to emotional and self expression and healing. Everyone needs a safe space to be your most authentic self without judgment as well as grow and develop into the person you want to be and I offer a space for you to be heard. I engage in therapeutic techniques drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, and mindfulness based practices.
Taking a person-centered approach, I work to learn about your needs and meet you where you are in your therapeutic journey allowing us to open a new door to emotional and self expression and healing. Everyone needs a safe space to be your most authentic self without judgment as well as grow and develop into the person you want to be and I offer a space for you to be heard. I engage in therapeutic techniques drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, and mindfulness based practices.
(443) 647-8085 View (443) 647-8085
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Jessica Cordero
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Nottingham, MD 21236
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.
(443) 222-1838 View (443) 222-1838
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Michael Saferin
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Joppa, MD 21085  (Online Only)
Finding the right therapist can be challenging and rewarding all at the same time. Are you looking to make the leap towards overall self improvement? Do you feel like your marriage or relationship is not going anywhere, but you love the person you are with? As a mental health counselor, Michael can offer you an affordable option for therapy in a safe, welcoming, and warm environment all in the comfort of your home via telehealth. Specific areas of interest include working with men who are struggling with identity, depression, sexual issues and anxiety. Michael is licensed in the States of Maryland, West Virginia, and Florida.
Finding the right therapist can be challenging and rewarding all at the same time. Are you looking to make the leap towards overall self improvement? Do you feel like your marriage or relationship is not going anywhere, but you love the person you are with? As a mental health counselor, Michael can offer you an affordable option for therapy in a safe, welcoming, and warm environment all in the comfort of your home via telehealth. Specific areas of interest include working with men who are struggling with identity, depression, sexual issues and anxiety. Michael is licensed in the States of Maryland, West Virginia, and Florida.
(443) 331-5768 View (443) 331-5768
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.