Chronic Pain Therapists in North Potomac, MD
I bring a breadth of clinical experiences, having supported clients young and old through anxiety, addiction, depression, chronic pain, and trauma.
I partner with people. My clients are expats, parents, executives, physicians, teenagers, professional athletes, and retirees. My purpose is to meet them where they are and help them thrive during critical transitions and journeys of growth.
I bring a breadth of clinical experiences, having supported clients young and old through anxiety, addiction, depression, chronic pain, and trauma.
I partner with people. My clients are expats, parents, executives, physicians, teenagers, professional athletes, and retirees. My purpose is to meet them where they are and help them thrive during critical transitions and journeys of growth.
Christina Keen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
North Potomac, MD 20878 (Online Only)
I believe that given enough stress, any of us can struggle with our mental health. Grief, depression, anxiety, chronic pain, or challenging life transition may leave us feeling stuck. I take a holistic, strengths-based approach to help you navigate these and future life challenges by creating an individualized mental health toolkit. I deeply care for my clients and my goal is to set you up for success.
I believe that given enough stress, any of us can struggle with our mental health. Grief, depression, anxiety, chronic pain, or challenging life transition may leave us feeling stuck. I take a holistic, strengths-based approach to help you navigate these and future life challenges by creating an individualized mental health toolkit. I deeply care for my clients and my goal is to set you up for success.
Tina Lightner-Morris
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, DMin, MS, LCPC, NBCC, IAYT-C
Verified Verified
North Potomac, MD 20878 (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!
Mia Joelsson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
North Potomac, MD 20878
Are you experiencing a reproductive issue (like infertility, pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, pregnancy loss, parenting challenges) that is affecting you emotionally? Are you trying to be strong on the outside, but inside you feel like you are falling apart? Maybe you are pregnant or had a baby recently and just don't feel like yourself? Or getting pregnant is harder than you expected it to be? Have you tried talking to family or friends but no one understands? I understand. You don't have to do this alone any more. Working together, we will help you feel better. There is hope.
Are you experiencing a reproductive issue (like infertility, pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, pregnancy loss, parenting challenges) that is affecting you emotionally? Are you trying to be strong on the outside, but inside you feel like you are falling apart? Maybe you are pregnant or had a baby recently and just don't feel like yourself? Or getting pregnant is harder than you expected it to be? Have you tried talking to family or friends but no one understands? I understand. You don't have to do this alone any more. Working together, we will help you feel better. There is hope.
New Chapter Counseling:Adult &Senior Mental Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
North Potomac, MD 20878
As a clinician , I try to create a supportive, safe and collaborative environment for my clients to improve their strengths ,widen their resources and create usable coping skills to help navigate their current challenges. I have extra training in the treatment of aging, anxiety, depression, trauma, senior and elder care issues, grief and loss
As a clinician , I try to create a supportive, safe and collaborative environment for my clients to improve their strengths ,widen their resources and create usable coping skills to help navigate their current challenges. I have extra training in the treatment of aging, anxiety, depression, trauma, senior and elder care issues, grief and loss
Lisa Makstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified Verified
North Potomac, MD 20878 (Online Only)
As a psychotherapist for the past 30+ years, I feel passionate about helping people experience more joy and contentment in their relationships and in their lives. I believe that every crisis or problem that arises also provides an opportunity for healing and growth. Whether you are depressed, anxious, having marital conflicts, parenting difficulties, recovering from a traumatic experience, or in the midst of a life transition, we can problem-solve together and discover new possibilities for you. My style can best be described as interactive and engaging. I am a supportive listener, yet give honest feedback and offer suggestions for positive actions.
As a psychotherapist for the past 30+ years, I feel passionate about helping people experience more joy and contentment in their relationships and in their lives. I believe that every crisis or problem that arises also provides an opportunity for healing and growth. Whether you are depressed, anxious, having marital conflicts, parenting difficulties, recovering from a traumatic experience, or in the midst of a life transition, we can problem-solve together and discover new possibilities for you. My style can best be described as interactive and engaging. I am a supportive listener, yet give honest feedback and offer suggestions for positive actions.
Anne Cornell
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC
Verified Verified
North Potomac, MD 20878 (Online Only)
TELETHERAPY APPOINTMENTS I work with a wide variety of presenting issues with a broad range of clients. I am here to help you achieve your goals and be successful in therapy. I can help work through grief and loss situations as well as trauma whether current or historical. I have extensive experience working with trauma survivors. I can help with parenting and communication issues.
TELETHERAPY APPOINTMENTS I work with a wide variety of presenting issues with a broad range of clients. I am here to help you achieve your goals and be successful in therapy. I can help work through grief and loss situations as well as trauma whether current or historical. I have extensive experience working with trauma survivors. I can help with parenting and communication issues.
Jasmine J Grant
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC-S, CAC-AD
Verified Verified
North Potomac, MD 20878
TELETHERAPY APPOINTMENTS, I have a profound passion to help clients with life events, transitions, challenges, and their personal growth. I provide a safe environment, positive support, and guidance to help you reach your goals. My practice style is an integrative mix of person-centered, solution focused, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavior, and attachment based therapy. The development of a safe and collaborative relationship serves as the foundation for positive and lasting change.
TELETHERAPY APPOINTMENTS, I have a profound passion to help clients with life events, transitions, challenges, and their personal growth. I provide a safe environment, positive support, and guidance to help you reach your goals. My practice style is an integrative mix of person-centered, solution focused, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavior, and attachment based therapy. The development of a safe and collaborative relationship serves as the foundation for positive and lasting change.
If you are having trouble with your work life, relationships, depression, or anxiety, therapy is likely to be very helpful. I'll help you sort out why you are having difficulty, and what's getting in the way. Once we have a clear sense of the obstacles that stand in your way, we'll be more able to find solutions.
If you are having trouble with your work life, relationships, depression, or anxiety, therapy is likely to be very helpful. I'll help you sort out why you are having difficulty, and what's getting in the way. Once we have a clear sense of the obstacles that stand in your way, we'll be more able to find solutions.
Thanks for stopping by and for allowing me the chance to be of assistance in your journey toward self-discovery. My approach is empathic and non-judgmental, encouraging and supporting clients in finding their own best solutions. I received my Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology and am a Licensed Psychologist in the State of Maryland. I completed my APA-accredited internship at the College Counseling Center at New Mexico State University, and have had a variety of training opportunities including in the Chicago Public Schools, private practice, and counseling centers.
Thanks for stopping by and for allowing me the chance to be of assistance in your journey toward self-discovery. My approach is empathic and non-judgmental, encouraging and supporting clients in finding their own best solutions. I received my Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology and am a Licensed Psychologist in the State of Maryland. I completed my APA-accredited internship at the College Counseling Center at New Mexico State University, and have had a variety of training opportunities including in the Chicago Public Schools, private practice, and counseling centers.
Raymond McLaughlin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, NBCCH
Verified Verified
North Potomac, MD 20878 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
We started our company, ABC Therapeutic Solutions, with the goal of providing the best quality evidenced based therapy possible. Dealing with stress, depression, anxiety, impulsivity, family or relationship conflict and other mental health symptoms, can have a serious impact on your health. Our mission is to approach treatment from a total health perspective to help you find a balance that meets your emotional, psychological and physical needs.
We started our company, ABC Therapeutic Solutions, with the goal of providing the best quality evidenced based therapy possible. Dealing with stress, depression, anxiety, impulsivity, family or relationship conflict and other mental health symptoms, can have a serious impact on your health. Our mission is to approach treatment from a total health perspective to help you find a balance that meets your emotional, psychological and physical needs.
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Julia Rasnake
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (Online Only)
You don’t have to get through this alone! Imagine being able to leave behind the cycle of pain, stress, and anxiety, and feel confident you can handle anything life can throw at you.
Painful experiences impact us throughout our lives, harming our sense of self and changing our life paths. You may be dealing with scary thoughts, gut-wrenching emotions, intrusive memories, and perhaps panic, guilt or shame. The loss, trauma, and abuse that can occur in our relationships, families and experiences impacts our bodies and our minds. You deserve to heal, and step into a future where you feel resilient, empowered, peaceful and accepted as you are.
You don’t have to get through this alone! Imagine being able to leave behind the cycle of pain, stress, and anxiety, and feel confident you can handle anything life can throw at you.
Painful experiences impact us throughout our lives, harming our sense of self and changing our life paths. You may be dealing with scary thoughts, gut-wrenching emotions, intrusive memories, and perhaps panic, guilt or shame. The loss, trauma, and abuse that can occur in our relationships, families and experiences impacts our bodies and our minds. You deserve to heal, and step into a future where you feel resilient, empowered, peaceful and accepted as you are.
Taking the first step when seeking more balance in your life can be incredibly scary, but it is also a sign that you can face with courage whatever isn’t working well. I will co-journey with you towards healing and have experience working with adolescents, adults, and seniors across a range of mental health challenges, including grief and chronic illness/ pain.
Taking the first step when seeking more balance in your life can be incredibly scary, but it is also a sign that you can face with courage whatever isn’t working well. I will co-journey with you towards healing and have experience working with adolescents, adults, and seniors across a range of mental health challenges, including grief and chronic illness/ pain.
Blue Star Integrative Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C, CCATPCA
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
BSIH provides clinical and case management services to children, adolescents, and adults. We utilize cognitive-based approaches based on current evidence to treat anxiety, depression, PTSd, and other mental health challenges. We also specialize in supporting Military families/Veterans, individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, and those struggling with chronic pain. We practice measurement-based care to regularly assess our approaches and outcomes with you to make sure that what we are doing is working for you.
BSIH provides clinical and case management services to children, adolescents, and adults. We utilize cognitive-based approaches based on current evidence to treat anxiety, depression, PTSd, and other mental health challenges. We also specialize in supporting Military families/Veterans, individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, and those struggling with chronic pain. We practice measurement-based care to regularly assess our approaches and outcomes with you to make sure that what we are doing is working for you.
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.
Experiencing 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.
Experiencing 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.
Kaylan Cramer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20884 (Online Only)
I believe that true healing happens when a challenge is addressed holistically, and when the client is seen as a whole person. Therapy with me is a safe space to explore your connection with any uncomfortable emotions, disruptive thoughts and behavioral patterns, as well as, complicated relationships with the individuals in your life. I am especially passionate about working with those who suffer with pain and trauma from the past and who are interested in exploring how it affects their everyday life.
I believe that true healing happens when a challenge is addressed holistically, and when the client is seen as a whole person. Therapy with me is a safe space to explore your connection with any uncomfortable emotions, disruptive thoughts and behavioral patterns, as well as, complicated relationships with the individuals in your life. I am especially passionate about working with those who suffer with pain and trauma from the past and who are interested in exploring how it affects their everyday life.
Are you feeling stuck and wanting to make a shift to find more happiness and contentment? Seeking help can be challenging, yet so important for healing. Sometimes life gently encourages us to step into change and other times it can be forceful in its approach. I am here to walk along side you through your journey, supporting you by highlighting your strengths and working with you to find the best path towards healing. I am a compassionate, warm, genuine, and caring professional who honors the entire spectrum of human experience. I believe in creating a non-judgmental, safe, and authentic therapeutic relationship to support healing.
Are you feeling stuck and wanting to make a shift to find more happiness and contentment? Seeking help can be challenging, yet so important for healing. Sometimes life gently encourages us to step into change and other times it can be forceful in its approach. I am here to walk along side you through your journey, supporting you by highlighting your strengths and working with you to find the best path towards healing. I am a compassionate, warm, genuine, and caring professional who honors the entire spectrum of human experience. I believe in creating a non-judgmental, safe, and authentic therapeutic relationship to support healing.
Lauren Kosc
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (Online Only)
I primarily work from a trauma-informed Cognitive Behavioral approach to help clients understand how daily thoughts fundamentally shape their emotions, behavioral patterns, and responses to life’s challenges. I believe in incorporating skills and practice into the therapy process to build distress tolerance, tackle avoidance, and reframe toxic thoughts. My approach starts with developing a personalized treatment plan with my client based on clear, measurable, meaningful goals. While I specialize in working with first responders, I enjoy treating diverse populations and have 15+ years of experience in community mental health.
I primarily work from a trauma-informed Cognitive Behavioral approach to help clients understand how daily thoughts fundamentally shape their emotions, behavioral patterns, and responses to life’s challenges. I believe in incorporating skills and practice into the therapy process to build distress tolerance, tackle avoidance, and reframe toxic thoughts. My approach starts with developing a personalized treatment plan with my client based on clear, measurable, meaningful goals. While I specialize in working with first responders, I enjoy treating diverse populations and have 15+ years of experience in community mental health.
Welcome to my profile! Beginning a relationship with a therapist is a big step, and I am glad to help you through this process. Currently, I offer video teletherapy to clients in Maryland, Virginia, Montana and Alabama on a secure, HIPAA compliant platform.
Welcome to my profile! Beginning a relationship with a therapist is a big step, and I am glad to help you through this process. Currently, I offer video teletherapy to clients in Maryland, Virginia, Montana and Alabama on a secure, HIPAA compliant platform.
For me, there is no ideal client. To some extent, everyone is on a spectrum of depression and anxiety, and I seek to work with clients who need assistance becoming oriented toward improvement. I have personal and professional experience and understand how difficult it is to find someone patient enough to grow alongside a client through the therapeutic process. I want to work alongside you to help you live a happy, meaningful life with these conditions.
For me, there is no ideal client. To some extent, everyone is on a spectrum of depression and anxiety, and I seek to work with clients who need assistance becoming oriented toward improvement. I have personal and professional experience and understand how difficult it is to find someone patient enough to grow alongside a client through the therapeutic process. I want to work alongside you to help you live a happy, meaningful life with these conditions.
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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.