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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Jenny Rowe

Offering therapy in Maryland
License: LCPC
Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsGriefSelf esteemDepression
20 years of experience

I have been a licensed behavioral health professional for over 20 years in Maryland. My style is collaborative and holistic with a focus on my client's identified goals and overall health. I treat all ages and respect the challenges that come with each phase of life. Each phase can trigger anxiety, depression, problems with sleep, change in appetite or job performance or satisfaction issues, problems with attention or concentration, all of which I am experienced working with. Therapy can sometimes be a challenge because it requires accountability and openness for change but with the right support it can be a platform for positive self-improvement. Learning coping skills, increasing frustration tolerance, changing perspectives, learning to enjoy life's unpredictability is all part of successful therapy. I look forward to working together to achieve your goals.

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JoAnn McKinney

Offering therapy in Maryland
License: LCSW
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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Samantha Klunk

Offering therapy in Maryland
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression
10 years of experience

I am licensed in Maryland with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, 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. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

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Donna Swope

Offering therapy in Maryland
Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteem
45 years of experience

I am licensed in Maryland with 40 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, 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.

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Brent Walter

Offering therapy in Maryland
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression
4 years of experience

I am licensed in Maryland with 4 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, & anger management. 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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Paula Sponaugle

Offering therapy in Maryland
Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issuesDepression
35 years of experience

I am licensed in Maryland with 35 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, family conflicts, & parenting issues. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I use a combination of solution focused, Cognitive Behavioral and other therapies to provide the most effective and appropriate treatment to each individual. I have a relaxed and flexible style to allow individuals to feel at ease as they work through difficult issues.

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Stephanie Saylor

Offering therapy in Maryland
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesDepressionCoping with life changesADHD
10 years of experience

I am licensed in Maryland with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, depression, & coping with life changes. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

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Carol Yauger

Offering therapy in Maryland
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefCoping with life changes
22 years of experience

I am licensed in Maryland with 22 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & coping with grief and loss. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

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Amanda Cook

Offering therapy in Maryland
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementSelf esteem
6 years of experience

I am licensed in Maryland with 6 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, & anger management. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

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Elizabeth Jones

Offering therapy in Maryland
Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
9 years of experience

Hi, thanks for allowing me the opportunity to support you. I am LCSW-BACS (Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Board Approved Clinical Supervisor), from New Orleans, LA. I received my Masters of Social Work degree from Tulane University’s School of Social Work. My professional work experience has allowed me the opportunity to service children, adolescents, and adults in Louisiana for 9 years. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, motivation, self esteem, self-confidence, depression, and many other challenges that may impact one’s quality of life. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. As a clinician, I exist to help you help yourself by using those internal and external resources that support you on your healing journey. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process, and I look forward to our work together.

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Laurene Blake

Offering therapy in Maryland
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression
10 years of experience

I am licensed in Maryland with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, abuse, motivation, self esteem, & confidence. I also have experience working with depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

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Christine Callahan

Offering therapy in Maryland
Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
32 years of experience

I am licensed in Maryland with 32 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, coping with grief, coping with loss, coping with medical illness, financial distress, & coping with life changes. I also have experience working with compassion fatigue. 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.

How can therapists in Maryland support you?

Therapists in Maryland 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 Maryland, and one out of five Americans has a mental health condition. Searching for licensed professionals in Maryland 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 does not offer diagnostic or medication management services.

Why are many residents in the state of Maryland working with a licensed counselor?

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 in Maryland, BetterHelp can match you with a licensed professional tailored to your preferences noted when you sign up.

Mental health counselors in Maryland support clients with varying issues, which can include:

  • Challenging situations or life stressors
  • Eating disorders
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Depression or depressive conditions
  • Adjustment issues
  • Emotional support for a terminal illness
  • Chronic pain emotional support
  • Grief
  • Personality disorders
  • Trauma
  • Relationship conflicts and concerns

Finding a therapist 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

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

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Some commonly asked questions can be found below.

How much does a therapist cost?

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

BetterHelp offers payment plans of $60 to $90 per session, charged monthly in a lump sum. 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.

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.

How do I know if I should get a therapist?

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.

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 in Maryland can allow clients seeking therapy to experience professional help through video, phone, or live chat sessions without commuting to an office.

Does insurance cover therapy?

Different counseling services can vary in cost. Therapists must apply to accept insurance through insurance companies, which may take time and money, so not every therapist offers services through insurance. If you cannot find a therapist that accepts your plan, BetterHelp may be cheaper than visiting an in-person therapist.

Is online therapy safe?

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.

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