Find a therapist in Bel Air, MD — covered by insurance
Top therapists in Bel Air, MD accepting new patients
Bel Air residents can access compassionate mental health care through Headway's network of 2,555 providers specializing in talk therapy and medication management. Whether you're in Bel Air proper, Forest Hill, or surrounding areas, find providers with availability within two weeks. Many sessions covered by insurance with minimal out-of-pocket costs.
Meet Toni Session, LPC, LCPC—a steadfast servant and seasoned counselor, passionately advocating for mental health in both the District of Columbia and the state of Maryland. Born in Bridgeport, CT, and blossoming in Southern Maryland, Toni’s journey led her from a BA in Psychology with a Pre-Law minor at Johnson C. Smith University to mastering Marriage, Family, and Couples Therapy at Capella University in 2014. Toni is a proud member of Lambda Omicron Chi Christian Sorority, Inc and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
You may look like you're handling everything on the outside while feeling anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck on the inside. Maybe you know you're safe, but your body doesn't always feel safe. Or perhaps you keep finding yourself caught in the same relationship patterns, overthinking everything, shutting down, or wondering why experiences from the past still affect you today.
Hi, I'm Jennifer Friedman, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Certified (LCSW-C) in Maryland. I work with teens and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, major life transitions, and those times when you simply don't feel like yourself. My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed. Together, we'll work toward understanding what's underneath what you're feeling—not just managing the symptoms—so you can begin to feel safer, more connected, and more like yourself again.
Sarah is an EMDR Certified Therapist and Perinatal Mental Health Specialist (PMH-C) who specializes in treating trauma and PTSD, relationship abuse recovery, traumatic grief, childhood attachment wounds and abuse, sexual assault and abuse, and perinatal mental health issues. She works with clients of all ages and brings a warm, grounded presence to therapy, creating a space where you can feel safe, understood, and genuinely cared for.
Supporting women during pregnancy, postpartum, and the parenting years is a core focus of Sarah’s work. As a PMH-C, she has specialized training in perinatal mental health including infertility, birth trauma and pregnancy loss. Whether you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, or simply feeling overwhelmed by the transition into parenthood, you deserve support that truly understands this season of life. LC9546 MH21376
I am a Board-Certified Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and psychotherapist with over 13 years of experience in behavioral health. I believe that prioritizing mental health is essential to living a balanced and fulfilling life. Seeking help can be one of the hardest steps, and I strive to provide a supportive, compassionate, and nonjudgmental environment. Since 2022, I have focused my practice on mental health therapy after years of working in substance use treatment. I work collaboratively with clients to build coping skills, increase self-awareness, and navigate life's challenges. My goal is to help individuals achieve meaningful, lasting growth and emotional well-being.
I believe that every person deserves to feel seen, heard, and valued. I am passionate about creating a warm, nonjudgmental, and safe space where clients can be their authentic selves and feel supported throughout their healing journey. My commitment is to meet you where you are, honor your unique experiences, and walk alongside you as you work toward growth, healing, and lasting change,
My name is Jen, and I am a LCSW-C and Maryland board certified clinical supervisor with over 25 years of experience as a clinician. My clinical experience spans community psychiatric care, inpatient settings, non-traditional healing practices, spiritual exploration, mind body connections, and holistic total whole person healing across all aspects of the human experience. Our work together is to help women recover from mental illness, addiction, and feeling stuck in their lives.
I specialize in a whole-health approach to mental health, drawing on brain energy theory and the emerging field of metabolic psychiatry, recovery, and neuroscience. I work within recovery 12-step frameworks that explore shame and toxic self belief systems. I prefer to work with women who are ready for a real shift in how they think about their health, life, and what it means to be a human living and being. I work with female adults of all backgrounds.
Credentials: LCSW-C, Maryland board certified clinical supervisor.
About our therapists located within 20 miles of Bel Air, MD
- 97%Anxiety
- 87%Depression
- 77%ADD/ADHD
- 68%Stress management
- 68%PTSD
- 97%Aetna
- 71%Cigna
- 65%CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
- 65%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 58%Ascension
- 100%English
- 100%In-person or online
- 65%Woman
- 35%Man
- 39%Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Clinical
- 29%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
- 19%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 10%Clinical Psychologist
- 3%Medical Doctor
- 100%Individual therapy
- 23%Family therapy
- 19%Child or adolescent therapy
- 10%Couples therapy
Frequently asked questions
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Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in Bel Air
Searching for therapists in Bel Air starts with knowing what kind of support you want. People may look for therapy for anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, trauma, or life transitions. As you compare Bel Air therapists, look for someone whose listed specialties, training, and approach match what you want to work on. Some therapists may mention cognitive behavioral therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, family therapy, or experience with couples and marriage counseling in Bel Air, MD.
In a smaller market like Bel Air and the broader Harford County area, local therapist availability may vary by specialty, schedule, and appointment format. Virtual sessions can expand your options while still giving you access to therapists licensed in Maryland. As you narrow your search, consider whether you prefer in-person or virtual appointments, how soon you want to start, and whether the therapist offers a free phone consultation. Reading bios can help you understand each therapist’s style, session structure, and experience before you book.
Therapy in Bel Air can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs. Headway helps you search for therapists who match your needs, many of whom accept insurance and are accepting new patients. You can enter your insurance details to see estimated costs before booking, then review profiles and book directly when you’re ready.
If you're experiencing or worried about violence, threats, or coercion in your relationship, couples therapy isn't usually the right starting point — individual support is safer. The National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788\) can help you think through next steps.
If anyone in your family is experiencing or worried about abuse, threats, or coercion, joint family or couples therapy usually isn't the right starting point — individual support is safer. The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline (1-800-422-4453) and National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788\) can help you think through next steps.
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