Therapists in Baltimore, MD and Nearby Locations

Find a therapist in Baltimore, Maryland that meets your needs. Browse our comprehensive list of affordable and licensed therapists in Baltimore to find a professional specializing in counseling people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, and more.

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Sparks Glencoe, Maryland

Teletherapy for Clients In:

Maryland

Dr. Alexander Tice is a licensed clinical psychologist with more than 10 years of experience providing psychological services to children, adolescents, adults, and families, both in person and virtually. Dr. Tice specializes in the treatment of...
Anita Gadhia-Smith
LCSW-C, LICSW, Psy.D.
In-Person Sessions:

Washington, D.C.

Teletherapy for Clients In:

Washington, D.C., Maryland

Dr. Anita Gadhia-Smith is an award-winning psychotherapist, author, and media consultant specializing in addiction, recovery from addiction issues, and relationships. Her website is practicaltherapy.net.
Teletherapy for Clients In:

Maryland

Does life seem overwhelming? Are you tired of feeling like you're not "enough"? Many people like yourself go through years of trial-and-error self-help fixes before seeking help. --Yet you’re here.-- Maybe the pain resurfaced. Maybe you want to...
In-Person Sessions:

Gaithersburg, Maryland

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Maryland

I help people feel deeply heard, understood , and validated so they can find their own solutions to problems and peace with their choices.
Laura Morse
LPC 172, M.Ed. LPC, Certified Sex Therapist
In-Person Sessions:

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Teletherapy for Clients In:

Pennsylvania, Maryland

Laura Morse, M.Ed., LPC serves as the Executive Director at Sun Point Wellness Center where she oversees Lancaster, Pennsylvania’s talk therapy center, along with the Kitchen Counseling Program. She earned The Lavanda P. Muller Fellowship at The...
Valerie Slattery
PsyD, Ph.D.
In-Person Sessions:

Potomac, Maryland

Making the decision to help a child or teen who is struggling academically, behaviorally, socially and/or emotionally may be the most important decision you make for your child or teen. I see each child as a puzzle. Sometimes the pieces fit together...
Teletherapy for Clients In:

Virginia, Maryland

I truly believe that the therapeutic relationship is one of the most important tools towards healing. As a clinician, I strive to create a safe and warm environment that is compassionate and client-centered. I prescribe to an integrative approach to...
Liz Kent
LCSW-C
Teletherapy for Clients In:

Maryland

I provide clinical therapy and counseling services to individuals experiencing anxiety, difficulty with stress management and sleep, postpartum issues, relationship issues, spirituality, and parenting issues. I am passionate about improving maternal...
Teletherapy for Clients In:

Maryland

Please see my websites for all the information you need!: www.communiationforcouples.com www.bestdivorcepossible.com
Wendy Velazco-Weiss
LCSW, LCSW-C
Teletherapy for Clients In:

Virginia, Maryland

In our lives, we may face challenges that test our emotional essence and cause us to experience a wide range of difficult emotions. I provide a warm, supportive and encouraging environment to help you find balance and foster a greater control over...
Teletherapy for Clients In:

Maryland

I am a trauma therapist. We all have experienced traumas at some point in our lives, from relationship wounds to major events. It's often helpful to process these experiences with a supportive person. I provide teletherapy for individual clients and...
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Gaithersburg, Maryland

Teletherapy for Clients In:

Maryland

Dr. Rebecca Kauten is a Licensed Psychologist (PhD) in the state of Maryland. She earned her doctorate in clinical psychology from The University of Southern Mississippi in 2016 after completing her bachelor’s degree in psychology at Gettysburg...
Maya Georgieva
L.P.C, LCPC, Ed.D.
In-Person Sessions:

Falls Church, Virginia

Teletherapy for Clients In:

Virginia, Maryland

Dr. Maya Georgieva is Assistant Professor of Counseling at Messiah College and a licensed professional counselor in Maryland and Virginia. As a clinician, she specializes in treating anxiety in adult, teen, and pre-teen clients. Her professional...
In-Person Sessions:

Bowie, Maryland

Teletherapy for Clients In:

Maryland

I enjoy working with women (young and mature) to explore their feelings and perspectives about themselves (self-esteem, self-worth, empowerment) and in the context of their relationships (family, friends, professional and/or romantic). I also enjoy...
In-Person Sessions:

Towson, Maryland

We have all been faced with obstacles and struggles in our lives. With the stresses and demands of everyday life, therapy offers an opportunity to explore these challenges. The journey to seek professional help is personal and potentially life...
Teletherapy for Clients In:

Maryland, South Carolina

Not accepting clients at this time With warmth, humor and a one-fits-one approach to your personal well being I bring my all into helping you find relief from struggles and develop a well spring of tools to move forward.  After decades serving and...
Mari Craig
LCSW-C
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Rockville, Maryland

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Maryland

I am a psychotherapist and life/career coach in private practice. I offer psychotherapy and other therapeutic modalities to those who are experiencing challenges in their relationships or seeking relief from stress, substance abuse, anxiety, or...
Raffi Bilek
LCSW-C
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Pikesville, Maryland

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Maryland

Raffi was born in Montreal, Canada, and moved to the US as a teenager, where he spent his high school and college years. He went to college at Brown University in Providence, RI, where he studied computer science and graduated with honors. Raffi has...
Leda Kaveh
Psy.D., MS
In-Person Sessions:

Gaithersburg, Maryland

Teletherapy for Clients In:

Maryland, Virginia

Dr. Kaveh is the owner/director of Washington Psychological Wellness, a boutique-style mental health practice located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Therapy can inspire change, create greater self-awareness and improve one's life and relationships....
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Bethesda, Maryland

Teletherapy for Clients In:

Maryland, Washington, D.C.

Claire Lerner, LCSW-C, is a nationally recognized early childhood expert with over 30 years experience in infant mental health, parent guidance and family support. Claire is devoted to helping parents nurture their young child's overall healthy...
In-Person Sessions:

Pikesville, Maryland

I have a master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and am a Licensed Graduate Marriage and Family Therapist (LGMFT) in the state of Maryland. As an MFT I'm specifically trained to work with couples, families, and individuals. Have you been...
Teletherapy for Clients In:

Maryland

If you are suffering with depression, looking to learn how to manage your anxiety, or seeking greater satisfaction in your relationship with others; I can help. Perhaps you are trying to adjust to a major life transition such as the death of a loved...

Mental Health Resources in Baltimore, Maryland

Baltimore is a city that has seen its share of hardship over the years. It does offer some great things like the aquarium and a pretty good football team. However, it also suffers from financial hardship, unemployment, and controversy.

Baltimore, Maryland is situated right on the East Coast. It gets cold in the winter and hot in the summer. It is between two other large cities that eclipse it in size and wealth. Yet it perseveres, just like its residents.

Mental Health Statistics for Baltimore

Like a lot of other depressed cities, Baltimore sees its share of mental health disorders. About 1 in 5 Baltimore residents experience mental illness each year. That comes out to be about 110,000 per year. The number of those who suffer a serious mental illness is much lower. It is only about 1 in 20 which is a bit more hopeful.

As far as treatment goes in Baltimore, the numbers are staggering. Out of the 110,000 who are estimated to suffer a mental illness each year, only about 40,000 receive treatment. Of these, over 15,000 were children. The fact that so many people went untreated is scary. It is also unnecessary. There is treatment available in Baltimore. The problem is that people either can’t afford it or don’t know how to get it. Our mission is to change this.

Impact of Not Receiving Treatment in Baltimore

We hope that every individual who needs mental health treatment receives that treatment. We know this is not realistic, but it is a goal. Baltimore presents an environment where the lack of treatment for mental health issues compounds existing problems. Baltimore already has issues with poverty, substance abuse, and unemployment. Not treating mental health issues makes these problems even more severe.

The impact of a lack of mental health treatment in Baltimore leads to:

  • Increased homelessness
  • Increased joblessness
  • Greater rates of incarceration
  • Overcrowded shelters

Therefore, it’s so important that people in Baltimore know how to access proper mental health care. They need a user-friendly directory that navigates the mental health care system for them. This is where we come into play.

What Makes Baltimore Unique When it Comes to Mental Health?

People in Baltimore are prone to mental health issues due to several factors:

  •  The climate in Baltimore is not unique to the Northeast. It is seriously cold in the winter and can be brutally hot and humid in the summer. Snow and ice stick around through spring. People’s mental health is affected by extreme weather. People with seasonal affective disorder feel this even more.
  • Baltimore has an unemployment rate of 1.8%. Unemployment leads even the healthiest people to suffer from mental health issues. For a city that is facing such economic challenges, unemployment only increases the chances of a serious mental illness.
  •  Like many cities today, Baltimore is suffering from both an opiate epidemic and a fentanyl epidemic. The number of overdoses is downright scary. It is a chicken-and-egg issue. Does the high incidence of drug abuse cause mental issues? Or, do mental health issues lead to drug abuse? Either way, it is even more important that these people receive information about mental health professionals.

Divorce Rate in Baltimore

Baltimore’s divorce rate is 11%. This is lower than most cities. However, this number is misleading. What makes Baltimore unique is that of all single people in Baltimore, over 60% are divorced. So, although the divorce rate seems low, that is because the rate is on the decline. The main reason for this is that marriage rates are down. It makes sense that if fewer people are getting married, fewer people are getting divorced.

With this many people being divorced, it is clear that people in Baltimore would benefit from marriage counseling. Perhaps if these people took advantage of couples’ therapy, they wouldn’t be afraid to remarry.

Mental Health Resources in Baltimore

Baltimore technically has plenty of mental health professionals. There are 1,154 licensed mental health professionals in the city. However, only 14% of these are willing to accept new patients. In a study conducted recently, only 14% said they would be able to book a new patient within 45 days. This is a glaring reason why people in Baltimore don’t seek or receive mental health treatment.

This statistic just demonstrates how badly residents in Baltimore, Maryland need information on how to access mental health professionals. If they go online, they are going to get phone numbers for counselors who won’t be able to help them anyway. This creates a vicious cycle. People who already have mental health issues become frustrated at the lack of help. This only exacerbates their mental health issues.