Our awards & recognition

http://Yahoo!%20-%20Best%20Online%20Therapy%20for%202025%20and%202025
http://Verywell%20Mind%20-%20Best%20Online%20Trauma%20Therapy%20for%202025
http://Healthline%20-%20Best%20Online%20Couples%20Therapy%20for%202024
http://Verywell%20Mind%20-%20Best%20Online%20CBT%20Services%20for%202025
http://Forbes%20-%20Best%20Online%20Therapy%20for%202026
http://Verywell%20Mind%20-%20Best%20Online%20Therapy%20That%20Accepts%20Insurance%20for%202025
http://Everyday%20Health%20-%20Best%20Online%20Therapy%20for%20Kids%20and%20Teens%202026
http://Verywell%20Mind%20-%20Best%20Online%20Psychiatry%20That%20Accepts%20Insurance%20for%202025

360+ insurance plans accepted

Cover the majority of your care cost with your insurance.

49,841+ sessions in Maryland in the last year

Start your own journey today to a happier, more fulfilling life.

65+ awards & counting for our expert services

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Columbia

I believe sharing your deepest truth is not easy. I am honored to be both a compassionate witness and an experienced guide on your...

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Germantown

I'm here to listen, support, and partner with you on your journey to better health because your well-being is my priority....

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Frederick

Giving emotional support is a way of helping people feel connected and less alone. This is not always easy, and different situatio...

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Columbia

Trust is important in building a relationship and the relationship you have with a therapist should include a genuine and positive...

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Silver Spring

My goal is to help you achieve a mentally, physically, and socially healthy life using the client-centered approaches that help yo...

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Bethesda

When we talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary....

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Nottingham

I am honored to take this journey with you. I chose this career in part because of my own transformative experience with counselin...

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Frederick

A fundamental aspect of our humanity is our need for unconditional positive regard, understanding, acceptance, and presence from o...

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Annapolis

Having been an intensive care unit nurse for over 10 years, I have developed an understanding of and empathy for the special circu...

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Baltimore

As a provider who believes in holistic care, I am fully aware of the mental health struggles of individuals who want to rediscover...

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Columbia

Good to see you today. You must have something bothering you, and need to find the right place to go. How may I be of help?...

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Columbia

Nadine Kakanou is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) who has 5 years of experience in the mental health field....

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Silver Spring

I understand what it means to face grief, loss, trauma, and uncertainty, and I’m here to walk with you as you rediscover yourself,...

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Nottingham

Whatever concerns are bringing you to therapy, my aim is to help you to know yourself better and to live a fuller life....

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Columbia

Paul McClellan, LCSW-C is a therapist practicing in Columbia, MD, and a Child and Family therapist practicing in Silver Spring, MD...

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Frederick

Being neurodivergent in the world often means finding your own way– I want to be with you as you discover and navigate your path....

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We offer a range of mental health services near you

Our Maryland providers have diverse specialties & can use assorted approaches

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 360+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Maryland accept 24 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Aetna Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Maryland | BCBS HMO

  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Maryland | BCBS PPO

  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Maryland | Montgomery HMO

  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Maryland | Montgomery PPO

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Compsych

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

  • HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage

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Self-pay costs at
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Where to find us

Phone number

(410) 919-9082

Languages spoken by MD providers

  • Arabic
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

Support Hours

Thursday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Friday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Saturday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Monday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 9:30pm

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Hear from our clients

4.7 Learn about verified reviews
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Ericka Less is an excellent Therapist!! She's knowledgeable, warm and compassionate. I'm learning a great deal about myself through her observations. Her guidance is helping me realize qualities I had overlooked about myself. Very helpful!!
Carla Sep 2025
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★★★★★
Anne is a great listener, very reassuring and positive. She sounded hopeful that she can help me with coping strategies to manage my post-traumatic stress
Anil Sep 2025
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★★★★★
I love how professional and respectful my psychologist is. She is extremely empathetic, patient and has a warm, calming demeanor. Highly recommended.
Kerry-Ann Sep 2025
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★★★★★
I appreciate my counselor's attention during our session.
Ciania Sep 2025
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★★★★★
My doctor is extremely helpful and understanding. I recommend thriveworks to people frequently! I have had a positive experience.
Drew Sep 2025
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★★★★★
Ease of making the appointments and the clinician is great to work with
Angela Sep 2025
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★★★★★
My therapist is easy to work with and not pushy.
Lynne Sep 2025
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★★★★★
I love my monthly time with Kal. She is amazing and I don't think I'd be where I am in my healing adventure without her support. I'm grateful to have found Thriveworks and Kal!
Amanda Sep 2025
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Struggling to cope with stress? Not getting along with your family? Battling depression that’s come back worse than before? Going through a tough breakup or divorce? Can’t console your child during outbursts?

No matter what you’re going through in life right now, making your mental health a priority is one of the most important things you can do. If you’ve been searching for a trusted mental health professional but can’t seem to find one in your area or one with the skills needed to help you, look no further. Here at Thriveworks Counseling, we offer our clients comprehensive mental health care all from the comfort of your own home. Not only that, but our Maryland counselors, therapists, and psychologists have the training and experience to guide you through the challenges standing in your way.

If you are going through a difficult time or just need a little extra guidance in making big life decisions, consider working with us. To get started, just give us a call or use the online booking widget. We have appointments 7 days a week and can even get you into an appointment as soon as tomorrow.

Tackle Any Issue Through Online Counseling

As you’ve probably gathered, online counseling has no limits to the ways in which it can help you with your mental health. We all experience things that get in our way that we need to tackle in order to move on. Online counseling is designed to help you work through these issues.

Here are some of the areas that we can help you with here at Thriveworks:

  • Behavioral problems in children and teens
  • Communication issues
  • Mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, and addiction
  • Grief and loss
  • Family turmoil
  • Relationship conflicts including trust, lack of intimacy, and infidelity
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Parenting concerns
  • Stress management
  • Anger management
  • Financial concerns
  • Major life changes
  • Low self-esteem

Didn’t see your specific concern above? No worries. These are only some of the ways that a therapist at Thriveworks Counseling can help you or your loved one. We can help you find relief through marriage counseling, family therapy, child therapy, life coaching, couples therapy, depression therapy, and more.

Why Should I Choose Online Counseling?

People book appointments online, shop online, meet friends online, and find information online. Why shouldn’t you also be able to talk to a counselor online?

Online counseling offers our clients the ability to speak to their mental health provider from wherever they want. You can choose between two easy options: over the phone or via video chat. Regardless of the option you choose, there are many great benefits that go along with online counseling. Some are:

  1. Convenience: Talk to your counselor from anywhere you need. Simply just pick up the phone or click on a link.
  2. Comfort: Online counseling takes away the added pressure of sitting down in the room with someone new. Plus, you can easily talk to your counselor from the comfort of your own home.
  3. Reliability: Missing appointments because of unexpected, uncontrollable events is a thing of the past. However, if you do need to reschedule, we have a flexible cancellation policy.
  4. Effectiveness: You’re not giving up the quality of care by choosing online counseling. In fact, studies show that online counseling is just as effective and beneficial as traditional in-person therapy.

When starting to work with an online counselor, they will assess what your wants, needs, and goals are. Doing so gives them the ability to create a plan of treatment that addresses your specific challenges to help you make the most progress as possible. To do so, they’ll use a variety of different techniques and methods aimed at helping you on many different levels. You can expect to improve your communication skills, learn how to problem-solve, be able to identify your stressors, and how to cope with difficult feelings.

Get Started with an Online Counselor at Thriveworks Counseling in Maryland

Choosing to seek the guidance and support of a therapist is not always an easy decision. However, it’s the right decision if you’re looking to heal and overcome the problems you are facing. Here at Thriveworks Counseling, we offer our clients additional added benefits including:

  • Evening and weekend appointments in addition to our regular daytime hours
  • Scheduling specialists who will help you each step of the way and won’t send you to voicemail
  • Same-day and next-day appointments
  • No waitlist
  • Flexible cancellations

If our online counseling sounds like the right option for you, use the booking widget to get started. You can choose from all of the providers listed on this page, of whom have different specialties including couples therapy, depression therapy, anxiety therapy, marriage counseling, child therapy, family therapy, and so much more.

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