Whether you’re a busy clinical supervisor trying to avoid burnout, a college student attempting to figure out what to do after graduation, or anyone in between, a licensed therapist can help you learn healthy coping skills to manage many of life’s challenges. If you’re looking for a therapist in Maryland, an online platform like BetterHelp can make treatment more flexible and convenient.

With BetterHelp, you can work with a licensed clinical professional counselor, psychologist, or other mental health professional from the comfort of your home at a time that suits your schedule. Plus, you can change providers at any time until you find one with whom you have a comfortable therapeutic relationship. Your therapist will get to know you and your unique challenges to determine the type of individual therapy that may work for you, including dialectical behavioral therapy, art therapy, or sex therapy.

Note that while BetterHelp does not provide group therapy at this time, the platform does offer Christian and pastoral counseling for those who wish to integrate their faith. 

Therapy can help you learn to manage a number of challenges, from family conflict to emotional regulation to improving self-awareness. If you’re looking for an online therapist, MD has many options available. The providers below have extensive experience and are licensed to provide online treatment statewide.

 

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Wendy Myers

Offering therapy in Maryland
License: PA LPC PC011923, MD LCPC LC5151
Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
15 years of experience

I specialize in working with women (ages 16-45) who are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship stress, or low self confidence. Whether you’re feeling frustrated in your life, having difficulty managing your stressors, experiencing anxiety, depression, struggling in relationships, trying to figure out who you are and where you're going, or simply want a warm, non-judgmental space to talk through your thoughts and feelings, I'm here to support you. I love helping individuals explore the root causes of what has been causing them distress, unhappiness, or confusion. Look, life can feel tough and we all struggle at times. From difficult childhoods to stressful lives and relationships, each of us has a story to tell. I want to know your story. Therapy is a space for healing, hope, growth, and discovery. You just have to show up for yourself and put in the work. Don't worry, I'll be with you on your journey so you don't have to do it alone! I’ve learned over the years that there is so much more to us than just thoughts and feelings. We’re complex. We’re fascinating! That’s why I whole-heartedly believe in addressing the mind, body, spirit, and energy of each individual. In therapy, I truly meet you where you are; mentally, spiritually, emotionally, and physically. Through integrative and holistic practices, I help you deal with life stressors in a gentle, compassionate way. My goal is to always offer you a safe space to have a voice, be heard, and feel understood. You are welcome to open up about anything and everything with me! Is therapy easy? Not always. There will be storms to be weathered, hurts to revisit, and changes to be made. But investing in yourself is 100% worth it all of the time!

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Dr. Rita Smith

Offering therapy in Maryland
License: GA LPC LPC006779, MD LCPC LC0480
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemCareer difficulties
25 years of experience

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia. I am also a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. I have seen transformation in the lives of individuals, couples, and families over the 25 years I have worked in the helping profession. I have worked in agencies with diverse population, universities, private practices, and military installations using expertise and counseling techniques to bring dynamic change and wholeness. I believe everyone can create a life that is enjoyed and full of meaning. I use Person Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy. My goal is to meet you where you are and support your steps forward to success and well-being. Special Ties • Stress, Anxiety • Relationship issues • Career difficulties • Communication issues • Coping with life changes • Self-esteem Licensing LPC # 006779 (09/30/2020)

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JoAnn Collins McKinney

Offering therapy in Maryland
License: MD LCSW-C 27056, FL LCSW SW18130
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse
10 years of experience

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with over 10 years of experience working as a psychotherapist, mental health, and substance misuse counselor. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship issues, parenting challenges, career issues, OCD, ADHD, and dual diagnoses. I have also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional setbacks. My counseling style is warm, welcoming, and supportive. I engage everyone in a respectful, affirming claim and nonjudgmental way. My approach is a blend of cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, solution-focused, and rational-emotive counseling. I will tailor our therapeutic relationship and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I am here to support and empower you through courageous exploration towards the possibility of change and engage the process of seeking a more fulfilling and happier life through the explorative process. I look forward to our journey together.

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Sheila Askins

Offering therapy in Maryland
License: MD LCSW-C 18865
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsDepression
28 years of experience

I have worked in the helping profession for over 25 years because of my love for assisting populations to overcome issues, that hinders their ability to function to the best of their ability,using a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Approach. Initially, I started with a background in Social Services to Families with Children, with a focus on stabilizing the family unit, by providing case management services and counseling to oppressed populations. My experience evolved into my role as a Mental Health Specialist, providing counseling and Resources to Social Service recipients, who were experiencing problems becoming gainfully employed due to mental health issues , such as Depression and Anxiety issues. A focus on removing the barriers prohibiting them to obtain employment was identified, and counseling / case management, and family issues were addressed. Substance Addiction/Abuse, and School Counselor is also a part of my expertise, and experience. I look forward to assisting my clients identify, address, and work through issues that prohibit them to move forward, and to live the best life possible.

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John Caruso

Offering therapy in Maryland
License: MD LCSW-C 15571
Stress, Anxiety
16 years of experience

I am licensed in Maryland with 16 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

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Grace Marudas

Offering therapy in Maryland
License: MD LCPC LC9467
Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes
6 years of experience

Grace L. Marudas, MS, LCPC Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor I am a licensed mental health professional with over six years providing treatment to children and adults of diverse populations from a person-centered, integrated, and empathetic approach to counseling. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, motivation, self-esteem, career difficulties, depression, anxiety, addiction, life transitions and many other issues that prevent my clients from becoming the best version of themselves. My therapy style is interactive and collaborative. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach combines a number of evidence-based theories from which we will tailor your specific treatment. Together we will find what works best for you. I hope to hear from you soon.

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Patricia Bell

Offering therapy in Maryland
License: MD LCSW-C 32962, OH LISW I.2203636-SUPV
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefDepression
9 years of experience

I am licensed in Ohio with 4 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with most mental health disorders including but not limited to stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, & coping with grief and loss. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey. My counseling philosophy is to tailor my approach to each individual’s needs and preferences.

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Robert Gonder

Offering therapy in Maryland
License: MD LCPC LC1775
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesCoping with life changes
25 years of experience

I have been serving Maryland residents since 1998 and have experience working with a vast array of populations. I offer a unique skill set of solution focused, behavioral, and holistic modalities. Helping people to rewrite the stories that no longer serve them has become a passion; exploring family dynamics and facilitating both individual and environmental changes. I work primarily with adults age 18 and over. My preference is in working with individuals trying to manifest real change, and improve their ability to communicate, and experience a feeling of empowerment. I have an extensive history working with persons suffering from chronic mental illnesses. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

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Michael Hurd

Offering therapy in Maryland
License: FL LCSW SW13160, SC LISW-CP 14084
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepression
36 years of experience

Staying sane in an increasingly crazy, stressful world. Quite a challenge! My vision of therapy is solution-focused, goal-oriented. I am your thinking partner -- in your corner, always. We discuss your problems in the here-and-now, with reference to your background and your childhood only when you need it. We seek out your strengths; you have them, no matter what you believe. Together we target self-defeating behaviors, rather than focusing exclusively on psychopathology. I have 35+ years experience helping clients, have written 2 books, thousands of articles and hosted radio shows and podcasts. Let's get moving! Therapy with me is solution-focused and goal-oriented. We spend time discussing your problems in the here-and-now, with reference to your background and your childhood only when relevant. Traditional, conventional therapy tends to be about what’s wrong, what are the symptoms and what can someone else do for you to relieve you? My approach, in contrast, tends to be about what you've done right (even sometimes), what your track record is, what are your strengths, what are your potentialities and how can you build on them. My goal is not to label you, but to lift you up. I am licensed in Florida, Maryland, Nevada, Virginia and South Carolina with 37 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, relationship issues, & family conflicts. I have authored two books (Bad Therapy Good Therapy: And How to Tell the Difference; and Grow Up, America!); five booklets; and thousands of articles, as well as a self-help column, "Life's a Beach," published in Gannett newspapers since 2005. My primary goal is to help you help yourself. I will guide and coach you, not tell you what to do. We'll reason and think our way to what makes sense together.

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Wanda Blanco

Offering therapy in Maryland
License: MD LCPC LC8003
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression
17 years of experience

I am licensed in Maryland with 17 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

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Erin Uphoff

Offering therapy in Maryland
License: MD LCSW-C 22102
Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteem
8 years of experience

I am licensed in Maryland with 8 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, parenting issues, & anger management. I also have experience working with motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

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Brianna Parsons

Offering therapy in Maryland
License: MD LCSW-C 22952, WV LICSW DP00946119
Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersSelf esteemDepression
10 years of experience

I am licensed in West Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia, I have 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, sleeping disorders, motivation, self esteem, & confidence. I also have experience working with depression. I believe that you are the expert on YOU and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming challenges. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

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Monique Barnett

Offering therapy in Maryland
License: MD LCPC LC16268
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemADHD
4 years of experience

I am a licensed therapist in Maryland with four years of clinical experience and 18 years of work in the human services field. I specialize in helping clients navigate a range of challenges including but not limited to; stress management, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, motivation, self-esteem, confidence, focus, concentration, and memory. My approach is rooted in the belief that you are the expert of your own story. I seek to recognize the unique strengths you already possess and work collaboratively with you to harness those strengths as you overcome life’s obstacles. Taking the first step toward therapy takes courage, and I commend you for being here. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply ready for change, I'm here to support you on your journey toward greater clarity, confidence, and well-being.

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Lyndsay LaRocca

Offering therapy in Maryland
License: MD LCSW-C 26983
Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefDepressionCompassion fatigue
15 years of experience

Lynn has 15 years of experience working with adolescents and adults facing a variety of mental health and life challenges. She believes in resiliency and capacity for change in everyone. Lynn creates an open, non-judgmental therapeutic environment, utilizing a personalized, strengths-based approach for each client. Though sessions are largely rooted in traditional therapeutic foundations such as CBT, solution-focused therapy and psychoeducation, Lynn also values creative techniques. These techniques include mindfulness strategies, writing, art and play-based interventions. Lynn's primary areas of practice include treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, chronic medical illness, and grief.

How can a counselor support you?

Therapists can practice many types of counseling, from marriage and family therapy to cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). They may also assist you with symptoms of depression, stress, or anxiety.

Therapists may help you set and achieve career goals, work on current issues you may be facing, or address your past. Over 1,544,022 people live in MD, and one out of five Americans has a mental health condition. Searching for local licensed professionals may help you find mental health support for personal growth, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other mental health concerns. You do not need a mental health diagnosis to seek support from one of BetterHelp's licensed providers above.  

The mental health field can include psychiatric medication management, online therapy, marriage counseling, couples therapy, clinical social work, licensed counseling, and other mental health services in person and online. Seeing a licensed provider can help you navigate mental health conditions and life circumstances through mindfulness and other specialized techniques.

Please note that BetterHelp therapists in Maryland does not offer diagnostic or medication management services in therapy.

Why do people choose to work with a licensed counselor or therapists?

People reach out for mental health support for a variety of reasons. Many individuals work with a counselor for general life advice, while others may attend therapy for a specific concern. Whether you live in a large city or a smaller county, BetterHelp can match you with a licensed professional tailored to your preferences noted when you sign up.

The mental health therapists in Maryland support clients with varying issues through therapy, working with:

  • Challenging situations or life stressors
  • Eating disorders requiring therapy
  • Anxiety disorders in need of therapeutic support
  • Depression or depressive mental health conditions
  • Adjustment issues in need of therapeutic support
  • Emotional support for a terminal illness
  • Chronic pain emotional support
  • Grief therapy
  • Personality disorders
  • Trauma therapy
  • Relationship conflicts and mental health concerns

Finding a therapist in Maryland that takes new clients in online therapy can be the first step in finding a treatment plan that works for you. Your therapist can provide a safe space for you to focus on self-care and well-being.

If you're interested in speaking to one of the therapists above or being matched with a counselor in 24 to 48 hours, consider signing up for BetterHelp. BetterHelp has over 35,000 providers, including those listed above.

Emergency services to contact in a crisis

If you are experiencing a crisis or emergency, don't use the BetterHelp therapy site. If you are in life-threatening danger, call 911. If you require support for a crisis, reach out to the therapy hotlines below:

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Some of the most commonly asked questions about therapy can be found in the section below.

How much does therapy with a licensed therapist cost?

Mental health professionals can differ in price. Forbes found that the average cost of in-person Maryland therapy in the US is around $100 to $200 per hour. Pricing can also vary based on your location. 

BetterHelp offers payment plans of $70 to $100 per week. You can also take advantage of this pricing on one of BetterHelp's sister platforms, like ReGain for couples or TeenCounseling for teens aged 13 to 19.

Is it possible to find a therapist, counselor, or psychology practitioner that offers affordable therapy?

Many therapists may be upfront about their pricing and whether or not they take health insurance from the beginning. Additionally, some in your area may offer a sliding scale plan to allow those with lower incomes to pay less for therapy. However, services online can often save individuals a few hundred dollars per month.

When should I get a therapist in Maryland?

Mental health services and mental health providers may help you navigate various concerns. You do not need a diagnosis or condition to attend therapy; You can discuss grief, relationship concerns, stress, or life changes and ask for general advice. A counselor may help you gain power over your life and emotions while you navigate day-to-day experiences.

What can a psychologist help me with in therapy?

Mental health issues don't always present as a crisis. Many professionals provide talk therapy and support for life transitions, skills learning, relationship problems, or life coaching. Online therapy sessions can allow clients seeking therapy to experience professional help through video, phone, or live chat sessions without commuting to an office.

Does BetterHelp accept insurance?

Yes. BetterHelp has joined with major insurance carriers in select states to provide in-network therapy coverage. Coverage may vary by plan, provider, and therapist availability. Insured members pay an average co-pay of $19 per session. Average co-pay is based on current insured BetterHelp members. Explore insurance coverage in major cities like ArlingtonCorpus ChristiPlanoLubbockJacksonvilleMiamiTampaOrlandoSt. PetersburgPort St. LucieHialeahCape CoralTallahasse and Fort Lauderdale.

Are online therapy sessions the safe option?

Online therapy through BetterHelp and its sister platforms is safe. Therapists are licensed, experienced, and vetted before being contracted with the platform. If you experience any concerns with your therapist, you change your counselor through the platform or app at any time.

In today's fast-paced society, mental well-being has become a cornerstone of a fulfilling life. Amid the daily challenges and stressors that can overwhelm even the most resilient individuals, seeking professional guidance often offers a path to clarity and balance. The journey toward improved emotional health involves understanding personal triggers, embracing self-compassion, and developing effective coping strategies. While self-help books and online resources provide valuable information, nothing compares to the personalized support offered by a qualified mental health professional. One-on-one sessions with experienced experts can help uncover the underlying issues contributing to anxiety, depression, or other emotional hurdles. With a careful and empathetic approach, these professionals tailor their advice to suit individual needs, ensuring that each person receives strategies that work best for their unique circumstances. Whether through cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, or other innovative methods, the aim is to foster resilience and empower individuals to take control of their inner lives. For those living in bustling urban centers, engaging in face-to-face sessions in a welcoming environment can be particularly beneficial. Access to a caring clinician provides not only a safe space to explore difficult emotions but also builds a support network essential for long-term recovery. The process encourages self-reflection and greater insight into behavioral patterns that might otherwise go unnoticed. While the journey can be challenging at times, the rewards include enhanced emotional stability, improved interpersonal relationships, and a renewed sense of self-worth. In one notable case, the guidance provided by a highly trained therapist proved instrumental in navigating a tumultuous period. Through structured sessions and tailored interventions, the individual learned to identify stressors and develop healthier responses to adversity. This experience underscored the transformative impact that dedicated support can have on one's overall quality of life. In a region like Texas, community-based initiatives and accessible mental health programs further reinforce the value of professional help. These efforts emphasize early intervention, preventive care, and continuous support, ensuring that more people are equipped to face life's inevitable challenges. Ultimately, investing in mental well-being is an act of self-care that yields lifelong benefits. By embracing professional support, individuals can unlock new levels of emotional resilience and discover pathways to a brighter, more balanced future. Each step taken toward healing represents a commitment to personal growth, enabling a life filled with renewed optimism and strength. Embracing this transformative journey consistently paves the way for deeper understanding, lasting peace, and meaningful personal progress.
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