Find a therapist in Silver Spring, MD — covered by insurance


Top therapists in Silver Spring, MD accepting new patients
Find mental health support in Silver Spring with 2,556 licensed providers offering talk therapy and medication management. Headway connects you with empowering, solution-oriented providers across neighborhoods like Takoma Park, Wheaton, and Downtown Silver Spring, with sessions available virtually or in-person and covered by major insurance plans.
I consider it a true privilege to do this work. I know that when patients come to therapy, they’re often sharing parts of themselves that they’ve never shared with anyone else. I don’t take that lightly. My goal is to guide and support you in meeting your potential.
I am a single women with two grown beautiful daughters. I am a cat lady with two adorable cats who greet me at the door and sleep with me at night. I have been a therapist for many years and thoroughly enjoy getting to know people and witness their growth over time.
I have always enjoyed working with people. I have both a bachelors and master's in clinical social work. My experience over the past 30years includes working with grief, anxiety, depression, addiction/ recovery. I enjoy working with the military both active duty and veterans as I understand the military culture. You are not a diagnosis to me, but someone who has strengths that need to be bought to the surface.
Whether you are struggling with the far-reaching impact of past trauma, relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, PTSD, or other ongoing health issue or simply wanting to invest in a bit of self-exploration and growth, I am so glad that you have begun your search for the best facilitator in that journey. I believe in meeting people where they are and allowing you to set your own pace for healing. I look forward to assisting on your healing journey in any way that I can.
Hi there, I’m Elizabeth, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with more than five years of experience supporting adults 18 and older. I went into psychiatry because I saw how deeply mental health and overall health are connected, and I knew I wanted to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. I’m honored to walk alongside my clients as they move toward healing, growth, and greater wellness.
Welcome! I have been a licensed social worker in the state of Maryland for just over three years. I have worked with clients in outpatient settings since my social work career began. I enjoy working with clients who are experiencing/have experienced symptoms related to generalized anxiety, OCD, and grief/loss. I have primarily worked with the adolescent and young adult populations, but I am open to working with clients of all ages.
I'm Cassi Pinder, the EMDR specialist helping people thrive after trauma. I am trained as a Professional Counselor. During my academic training, in addition to my degree, I am EMDR trained. After my academic training, I started working at MeadowWood Behavioral Hospital, an acute psychiatric unit. I worked with adolescents, substance abuse, and adult clients. I have worked with the Kent County Health Department implementing substance abuse prevention programs in middle and high schools. I believe in the old proverb "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure". Since 2016, I have been working with the Community Behavioral Health providing services in an outpatient setting.
Dr. Seraphine Agbor is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner CRNP-PMH, graduated with a Doctorate from Chatham University. Dr. Agbor has over seven years of experience working with patients dealing with addiction and mental illnesses. She works with patients dealing with depression, anxiety disorders, substance use disorder, PTSD, schizophrenia, and many others. She utilizes a mix of medications and psychotherapy, and works with devoted staff to offer alternative treatments that may be beneficial to patients. Dr. Agbor follows evidence-based guidelines blended with clinical experience, personal observation, and intuition. She also ensures the quality of care, and open communication lines between all members of the healthcare team. Dr. Agbor has strong clinical skills, enhanced by her natural ability to build rapport with patients and families.
Dr. Seraphine Agbor previously worked for:
- Montgomery County Correctional Facility in Boyds, Maryland, (Jail)
- NIH (National Institute of Health) Bethesda, with Dr. Anthony Fauci
- PIW (Psychiatric Institute of Washington DC)
- Adventist Behavioral Health and Wellness, Rockville, MD
- Medstar Washington Hospital Center, DC (Psychiatric Department)
- Medstar Montgomery Hospital, Olney (Psychiatric Department
I'm Daniel Brooks, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience helping children, adolescents, adults, and families navigate life's challenges. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs, creating a safe space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered. Whether you're coping with stress, anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, or the emotional impact of a medical condition, I'm committed to helping you build the capacity, gain the practical skills, strengthen resilience, and move toward meaningful, lasting change.
About our therapists located within 20 miles of Silver Spring, MD



- 98%Anxiety
- 98%Depression
- 82%Stress management
- 71%PTSD
- 69%Grief or loss

- 98%Aetna
- 75%Cigna
- 71%CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
- 71%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 55%Ascension

- 98%English
- 3%Igbo
- 3%Russian
- 2%Bengali
- 2%Cantonese

- 97%In-person or online
- 3%In-person only

- 80%Woman
- 20%Man

- 32%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
- 29%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 28%Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Clinical
- 11%Clinical Psychologist

- 100%Individual therapy
- 37%Family therapy
- 25%Child or adolescent therapy
- 25%Couples therapy
Frequently asked questions


Find the right therapist for you
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 Silver Spring
Searching for therapists in Silver Spring starts with knowing what kind of support you want. Some therapists focus on anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, trauma, life transitions, or work stress. Others may specialize in areas like couples therapy, family therapy, or identity-related concerns. As you compare Silver Spring therapists, look for training, specialties, and approaches that match your needs, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, trauma-informed therapy, or another approach listed in the therapist’s profile.
Silver Spring has therapists across areas like Downtown Silver Spring, Takoma Park, Wheaton, and nearby communities, but local appointment times may vary. Virtual therapy can expand your options if office location, commute, or scheduling make in-person care harder to fit into your week. Beyond specialty, consider whether a therapist is accepting new patients, offers appointment times that work for you, and provides a free phone consultation. Reading therapist bios can help you understand their communication style, session structure, and what care with them may feel like before you book.
Therapy in Silver Spring can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before care begins. Headway helps you search therapists who accept a wide range of insurance plans, check your benefits, see estimated out-of-pocket costs upfront, 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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