Chronic Pain Therapists in Rockville, MD
Philicia Ross
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rockville, MD 20848 (Online Only)
Are you seeking a therapist who truly understands your unique experiences and identities? Imagine a space where you're not just heard, but truly seen and valued. You deserve a safe haven where you can explore your innermost thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. Together, we'll navigate the complexities of life, unpacking past traumas and building resilience for the future. Your journey towards healing and self-discovery begins here
Are you seeking a therapist who truly understands your unique experiences and identities? Imagine a space where you're not just heard, but truly seen and valued. You deserve a safe haven where you can explore your innermost thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. Together, we'll navigate the complexities of life, unpacking past traumas and building resilience for the future. Your journey towards healing and self-discovery begins here
Christopher Trotman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Rockville, MD 20850 (Online Only)
My experience, including living with sickle cell anemia, allows me to specialize in chronic illness, pain, emotional regulation, depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar disorder and other related issues.
Hey there! If you're here, you may be starting (or continuing) a journey of self-discovery. As a dedicated licensed master social worker, I'm honored to assist you. I know reaching out for help can be difficult sometimes. If you’re willing to take that intimidating first step, I promise you- I will do my best in helping make it as easy and enjoyable for you as I possibly can. I aim to create a healing space, where we'll laugh together, you may cry, and you'll feel ready to overcome challenges. Shoot me an email and we'll schedule a free 15 min consultation! Now accepting clients in both MD and AZ
My experience, including living with sickle cell anemia, allows me to specialize in chronic illness, pain, emotional regulation, depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar disorder and other related issues.
Hey there! If you're here, you may be starting (or continuing) a journey of self-discovery. As a dedicated licensed master social worker, I'm honored to assist you. I know reaching out for help can be difficult sometimes. If you’re willing to take that intimidating first step, I promise you- I will do my best in helping make it as easy and enjoyable for you as I possibly can. I aim to create a healing space, where we'll laugh together, you may cry, and you'll feel ready to overcome challenges. Shoot me an email and we'll schedule a free 15 min consultation! Now accepting clients in both MD and AZ
Elyse M. (Schwartz) Kaplan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Rockville, MD 20852
Recognizing the need to seek therapy is both courageous and difficult. Working with a therapist who is a good "fit" is integral. I enjoy working with clients who are willing to do the work necessary to reap the benefits. I work with people who present with relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, stress, trauma and other daily life issues. I have worked extensively with individuals and families in crisis. I work collaboratively with the client to establish ways to cope with their difficulties in a warm, empathic environment. I am EMDR certified and utilize this modality as appropriate.
Recognizing the need to seek therapy is both courageous and difficult. Working with a therapist who is a good "fit" is integral. I enjoy working with clients who are willing to do the work necessary to reap the benefits. I work with people who present with relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, stress, trauma and other daily life issues. I have worked extensively with individuals and families in crisis. I work collaboratively with the client to establish ways to cope with their difficulties in a warm, empathic environment. I am EMDR certified and utilize this modality as appropriate.
Casey R. Dubac
Counselor, MS, LCPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Rockville, MD 20850 (Online Only)
Many of us are struggling with anxiety, depression, and trauma, which can make everyday life feel really tough. If you're reading this, it's likely you or someone close to you is looking for a way to feel better. I want to help with that.
Many of us are struggling with anxiety, depression, and trauma, which can make everyday life feel really tough. If you're reading this, it's likely you or someone close to you is looking for a way to feel better. I want to help with that.
Isabel M Berman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Rockville, MD 20850
Welcome, and thank you for visiting me. I believe a strong and trusting relationship between a therapist and client is fundamental to the success of therapy. I provide a warm, non-judgmental environment in which I hope you will feel comfortable, so you can achieve your goals, change something that's not working for you, develop self-awareness, or better understand your own potential. I strongly believe in working with people of all ages, since our stages of life change. I can adjust my therapeutic technique dynamically based on feedback the client provides me on what works for you.
Welcome, and thank you for visiting me. I believe a strong and trusting relationship between a therapist and client is fundamental to the success of therapy. I provide a warm, non-judgmental environment in which I hope you will feel comfortable, so you can achieve your goals, change something that's not working for you, develop self-awareness, or better understand your own potential. I strongly believe in working with people of all ages, since our stages of life change. I can adjust my therapeutic technique dynamically based on feedback the client provides me on what works for you.
Natalie L Maiden
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LCPC
Verified Verified
Rockville, MD 20847 (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.
A Step Ahead Preventive & Holistic Wellness Ctr
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Rockville, MD 20852
Optimum mental health is a key ingredient to a successful life. Life circumstances and bio-psycho-social dispositions can affect our intrinsic need to be happy and realize our full potential. Accurate, preventive, timely and holistic diagnosis and interventions can save lives. My practice is integrative in nature with holistic mind-body, substance abuse and mental health, loss and grief, cultural sensitivity and competence and family system approaches. My practice offers both psychiatric and psychological assessments and treatments in collaboration with psychiatric and somatic health care providers. Healing possible, Therapy works.
Optimum mental health is a key ingredient to a successful life. Life circumstances and bio-psycho-social dispositions can affect our intrinsic need to be happy and realize our full potential. Accurate, preventive, timely and holistic diagnosis and interventions can save lives. My practice is integrative in nature with holistic mind-body, substance abuse and mental health, loss and grief, cultural sensitivity and competence and family system approaches. My practice offers both psychiatric and psychological assessments and treatments in collaboration with psychiatric and somatic health care providers. Healing possible, Therapy works.
Jeffrey Jay
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Rockville, MD 20850
In therapy, the focus inevitably turns to the balance between self and others. Being responsible for one's own needs while being responsive to others, whether in a relationship, school, or at work is a dynamic, and sometimes confounding, process. How do you find that balance, being true to oneself and a truely caring person? That's the work of therapy.
I work with individuals, couples, families, and students. I have a recognized expertise with severe psychological trauma, depression, anxiety, and marital problems including infidelities.
I am proud to have been twice highly recommended by Washingtonian Magazine.
In therapy, the focus inevitably turns to the balance between self and others. Being responsible for one's own needs while being responsive to others, whether in a relationship, school, or at work is a dynamic, and sometimes confounding, process. How do you find that balance, being true to oneself and a truely caring person? That's the work of therapy.
I work with individuals, couples, families, and students. I have a recognized expertise with severe psychological trauma, depression, anxiety, and marital problems including infidelities.
I am proud to have been twice highly recommended by Washingtonian Magazine.
Karin S Tovar
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rockville, MD 20852
It may be that life deals us the unexpected, or perhaps things just slowly begin to feel “off”—whatever the case may be, we can find growth and healing by exploring the ways our past affects our present. Scary? Definitely! But accessing these versions of ourselves that have been dormant is what helps us shift from surviving to thriving. Whether you’ve been experiencing anxiety, depression, life transition, trauma, or feeling burned out, I can help become a truer version of yourself. For your convenience, I offer online appointments for clients located in DC and MD, or in person appointments at my office in Farragut Square, DC.
It may be that life deals us the unexpected, or perhaps things just slowly begin to feel “off”—whatever the case may be, we can find growth and healing by exploring the ways our past affects our present. Scary? Definitely! But accessing these versions of ourselves that have been dormant is what helps us shift from surviving to thriving. Whether you’ve been experiencing anxiety, depression, life transition, trauma, or feeling burned out, I can help become a truer version of yourself. For your convenience, I offer online appointments for clients located in DC and MD, or in person appointments at my office in Farragut Square, DC.
Ellie Mental Health - Rockville
Counselor, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
Rockville, MD 20852
Ellie Mental Health in Rockville isn't your average therapy clinic. We’ve created a comfy, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. We strive to break down treatment barriers and provide you with customized counseling services that meet your therapy needs. We serve all populations and want to provide an inclusive environment for all.
Ellie Mental Health in Rockville isn't your average therapy clinic. We’ve created a comfy, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. We strive to break down treatment barriers and provide you with customized counseling services that meet your therapy needs. We serve all populations and want to provide an inclusive environment for all.
Lea McCauley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rockville, MD 20850 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in cognitive and behavioral approaches, training in substance use disorders, trauma, chronic pain, sleep disorders, and mindfulness.
I believe mental health care should be viewed just like physical health care, something we all need but in different ways at different times – sometimes an emergency needing acute care or maybe specific ailment, other times you just need a check-up and to check in.
I specialize in cognitive and behavioral approaches, training in substance use disorders, trauma, chronic pain, sleep disorders, and mindfulness.
I believe mental health care should be viewed just like physical health care, something we all need but in different ways at different times – sometimes an emergency needing acute care or maybe specific ailment, other times you just need a check-up and to check in.
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My goal is to provide you with a safe space to heal from painful life experiences and help you move towards your goals. I work with adults ages 18+ struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, life transitions, chronic health conditions, and relational challenges. As a psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience, I use a warm, empathic and person-centered approach. I will help you access your strengths, develop effective strategies for coping with distress, and identify manageable steps to achieve your desired outcomes.
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Richard A Lanham Jr
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Rockville, MD 20850 (Online Only)
Dr. Lanham treats children, adolescents and adults across the Lifespan. He served for 13 years as an Assistant Professor in the Dept. of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, where he taught Neuropsychological Evaluation to neuropsychology fellows and medical residents. Prior to that, he served 7 years as the Clinical and Research Neuropsychologist at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center site for the Defense & Veterans Head Injury Program (DVHIP). Dr. Lanham utilizes an eclectic approach towards treatment, tailoring interventions to meet the specific needs of his patients and their families.
Dr. Lanham treats children, adolescents and adults across the Lifespan. He served for 13 years as an Assistant Professor in the Dept. of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, where he taught Neuropsychological Evaluation to neuropsychology fellows and medical residents. Prior to that, he served 7 years as the Clinical and Research Neuropsychologist at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center site for the Defense & Veterans Head Injury Program (DVHIP). Dr. Lanham utilizes an eclectic approach towards treatment, tailoring interventions to meet the specific needs of his patients and their families.
The Woolf Center | Therapy and Coaching
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rockville, MD 20850
Appointments now open for teens, couples, individuals, families. Real therapists helping real people like you. We can help you and your family. Are you someone struggling with relationships? Are you a couple having a difficult time navigating various sources of tension? Are you struggling with parenting? Is your teen struggling and you are concerned? You have come to the right place. You can be yourself here, no judgement. We can help you get started and see results. Coaching Internationally (across state lines) and therapists licensed in DC, MD, VA, NC. Call us now and get the help you need with the right fit for you.
Appointments now open for teens, couples, individuals, families. Real therapists helping real people like you. We can help you and your family. Are you someone struggling with relationships? Are you a couple having a difficult time navigating various sources of tension? Are you struggling with parenting? Is your teen struggling and you are concerned? You have come to the right place. You can be yourself here, no judgement. We can help you get started and see results. Coaching Internationally (across state lines) and therapists licensed in DC, MD, VA, NC. Call us now and get the help you need with the right fit for you.
Becca Ferenci
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rockville, MD 20850 (Online Only)
Welcome! My passion is helping my clients navigate the complexities of growing up and forming their identity, wherever they’re at in life. I work with clients of all ages, with particular experience working with children, teens, and young adults. I spent several years working as a school-based therapist, helping clients and families with their emotional and behavioral challenges. I know that growing up isn’t always easy, and I want to help ease those transitions. I will meet you where you’re at.
Welcome! My passion is helping my clients navigate the complexities of growing up and forming their identity, wherever they’re at in life. I work with clients of all ages, with particular experience working with children, teens, and young adults. I spent several years working as a school-based therapist, helping clients and families with their emotional and behavioral challenges. I know that growing up isn’t always easy, and I want to help ease those transitions. I will meet you where you’re at.
Tina Lightner-Morris
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, DMin, MS, LCPC, NBCC, IAYT-C
Verified Verified
Rockville, MD 20853 (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!
Carlos Durana Ph.D.
Psychologist, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Rockville, MD 20854
I love helping individuals and couples achieve their goals and aspirations. I offer a caring, safe, and healing environment that allows clients the opportunity to explore, experience, work through problems, and create solutions that expand their potential for growth and wellness. As a proponent of integrative and holistic therapy that honors the mind-body connection and its impact on well-being, health, and happiness, I attend to the whole person, not just a set of symptoms or problems. I emphasize teaching skills that develop inner resources for successful coping in life. I use a variety of methods, but the method has to meet your needs.
I love helping individuals and couples achieve their goals and aspirations. I offer a caring, safe, and healing environment that allows clients the opportunity to explore, experience, work through problems, and create solutions that expand their potential for growth and wellness. As a proponent of integrative and holistic therapy that honors the mind-body connection and its impact on well-being, health, and happiness, I attend to the whole person, not just a set of symptoms or problems. I emphasize teaching skills that develop inner resources for successful coping in life. I use a variety of methods, but the method has to meet your needs.
Brooke A Stipelman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Rockville, MD 20852 (Online Only)
Have you been feeling tense or stressed out? Perhaps you feel upset about current life challenges, are feeling overwhelmed by the demands of modern-day parenting or family life, or are feeling stuck or unfulfilled in your career or life in general. I provide individual therapy to adults, young adults and adolescents who are struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety, parenting problems, stress, sleep disorders, life transitions, and relational issues.
Have you been feeling tense or stressed out? Perhaps you feel upset about current life challenges, are feeling overwhelmed by the demands of modern-day parenting or family life, or are feeling stuck or unfulfilled in your career or life in general. I provide individual therapy to adults, young adults and adolescents who are struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety, parenting problems, stress, sleep disorders, life transitions, and relational issues.
Susan Schwerd
Counselor, MEd, LCPC
Verified Verified
Rockville, MD 20850 (Online Only)
My clients can learn self-hypnosis, a powerful tool to regulate chronic pain and extreme anxiety, helping them reclaim control over their lives.
My goal is to facilitate your healing, growth, and transformation. Rooted in the psychodynamic orientation, my therapeutic approach is "active eclectic", utilizing cognitive behavioral, Adlerian, and solution-focused interventions. I facilitate change by helping clients understand the underlying reasons why they feel conflicted and by helping identify patterns of behavior that are keeping them stuck. Together we work to develop new ways to respond to present day challenges.
My clients can learn self-hypnosis, a powerful tool to regulate chronic pain and extreme anxiety, helping them reclaim control over their lives.
My goal is to facilitate your healing, growth, and transformation. Rooted in the psychodynamic orientation, my therapeutic approach is "active eclectic", utilizing cognitive behavioral, Adlerian, and solution-focused interventions. I facilitate change by helping clients understand the underlying reasons why they feel conflicted and by helping identify patterns of behavior that are keeping them stuck. Together we work to develop new ways to respond to present day challenges.
The Snow Psychology Group, LLC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rockville, MD 20852
Are you or your teen feeling depressed or anxious? Experiencing difficulty in a personal relationship? Have you been feeling stuck? Our therapists understand how you may feel overwhelmed when dealing with stress and sadness or adjusting to major life changes. Let us help you to feel better and move forward to reach your personal goals. We provide a warm and supportive environment where you can openly discuss your concerns as we work together to resolve them and access your own strengths. We work with ages 12+ across the lifespan. Individual, couples, and group therapy services are available in-person and via telehealth.
Are you or your teen feeling depressed or anxious? Experiencing difficulty in a personal relationship? Have you been feeling stuck? Our therapists understand how you may feel overwhelmed when dealing with stress and sadness or adjusting to major life changes. Let us help you to feel better and move forward to reach your personal goals. We provide a warm and supportive environment where you can openly discuss your concerns as we work together to resolve them and access your own strengths. We work with ages 12+ across the lifespan. Individual, couples, and group therapy services are available in-person and via telehealth.
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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.