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Top family therapists in Maryland

Strengthen family bonds with support from 867 licensed providers across Maryland. Headway offers flexible virtual and in-person sessions to help families navigate conflicts, improve communication, and build healthier relationships together.

John Michalczyk

John Michalczyk

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Ellicott City, MD


“It is my goal as a therapist to provide a safe and supportive environment for others so they may achieve personal well-being and productive relationships on the mental, emotional, physical and spiritual levels.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Arthur Chen

Dr. Arthur Chen

Psychologist

Virtual • Maryland


Hi, I'm Dr. Arthur Chen, a licensed psychologist in Boca Raton and a Clinical Director. My passion is helping you navigate challenges and build lasting well-being through evidence-based strategies, genuine empathy, and active collaboration.

I specialize in Major Depressive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, eating disorder recovery, and substance abuse recovery. Our practice, where I'm Clinical Director, also handles severe issues like bipolar disorder and psychosis.

My style is active, empathetic, and results-oriented. I don't just listen; I provide direct feedback and insightful questions to deepen your self-awareness. I'll gently challenge you to explore new perspectives and identify patterns, always in a safe space. My core is unconditional positive regard and profound care, ensuring you feel safe and accepted, truly heard and understood.

My strength is equipping you with practical skills for daily life. I provide concrete tools to manage difficult emotions, improve communication, develop robust coping mechanisms, and cultivate emotional resilience. My commitment is tangible results: symptom reduction, sustainable recovery, deeper self-discovery, and ultimately, an improved quality of life. Whether you want to "figure things out" or enhance your mental fitness, I'm here to guide you.

Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Abimbola Shadare

Abimbola Shadare

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“I am dedicated to delivering culturally sensitive, non-judgmental, and client-centered mental health care.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Adeline Mangwa

Adeline Mangwa

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Hagerstown, MD


“She believes a safe, supportive and therapeutic environment is essential for clients to make them feel comfortable and delve into their thoughts, emotions, and experiences.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Edyta Frey

Edyta Frey

Therapist

Virtual • Baltimore, MD


“I specialize in promoting self-awareness, empowerment, and compassion to foster authenticity, hope, and accountability.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brendaline Nettey

Brendaline Nettey

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


Hi! I’m Brenda Nettey! I have a deep passion for walking alongside individuals on their healing journeys. I specialize in helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, religion/spirituality, grief, self-esteem, and life transitions.

Family issues, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Doreen Ackom-Owusu

Doreen Ackom-Owusu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“As a dual-certified Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I provide integrated, evidence-based care through medication management, psychotherapy, and lifestyle support.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Melanie Sentz

Melanie Sentz

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I am very passionate about supporting you in your efforts to build on your strengths, rediscover your joy in life, and carve out an existence that brings you a sense of peace and meaning.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jane Abiona

Jane Abiona

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Westminster, MD


“My goal is to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where patients feel heard, respected, and empowered throughout their mental health journey.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Peta-Gaye Davis

Peta-Gaye Davis

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to each client's unique needs, with a focus on creating a safe space where clients feel heard and understood.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yejide Changamire

Yejide Changamire

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 17 years of healthcare experience, I genuinely understand the challenges...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Michael Dickson

Dr. Michael Dickson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“I provide a safe, supportive space where you can be heard, understood, and empowered to take the next step toward healing.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Sandra Alintah

Sandra Alintah

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


I provide structured, evidence-based psychiatric care for adolescents and adults with anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, and complex mental health conditions. I specialize in treating individuals who have had limited response to prior treatment and require a more personalized, clinically guided approach. I also have extensive experience supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in both community and residential settings.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Liesl Blumenthal

Liesl Blumenthal

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Phoenix, MD


“I believe meaningful change happens when you feel understood, supported, and safe enough to explore what may be keeping you stuck.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Dr. Samuel R. Heath

Dr. Samuel R. Heath

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I believe wisdom can come from research and theory, but also from family, culture, faith, community, a grandmother who never went to college, or simply living long enough to learn some things the hard way.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Toni Session

Toni Session

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


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.

Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Michele Brinsfield

Michele Brinsfield

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Cumberland, MD


“I spend time getting to know each client; my style is conversational and I often use humor during my sessions.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Chioma Onwuakpa

Dr. Chioma Onwuakpa

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Lanham, MD


“I believe in caring for the whole person, not just treating symptoms, by thoughtfully putting all the pieces together, including your emotional, physical, lifestyle, and social well-being, to develop a treatment plan tailored specifically to your...”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
James Brunson

James Brunson

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“My focus is on increasing one's sense of self-awareness, nurturing the ability to process emotional experiences, and encouraging choices that make one feel empowered in their life.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Ngozi Osuagwu

Dr. Ngozi Osuagwu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“I believe that every patient deserves to feel heard, respected, and empowered in their healthcare journey.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Debra Schiffman

Debra Schiffman

Therapist

Virtual • Olney, MD


“With more than 35 years of clinical experience, I help teens, adults, couples, and families better understand what's happening beneath the surface...”
Family issues, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Kathryn Defilippi

Dr. Kathryn Defilippi

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I provide humanistic therapy, along with CBT, DBT, solution-focused, and strength-based therapy to help work through these challenges.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Challenging, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Eduke Melle

Eduke Melle

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“I believe in treating the whole person mind, body, and spirit and am dedicated to helping you find balance, resilience, and improved quality of life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Leticia Manoel

Leticia Manoel

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I bring a signature blend of warmth and playfulness to our sessions because processing heavy things shouldn't mean we can't share a lighter moment.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shade Ogunleye

Shade Ogunleye

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“My goal is to meet you where you are and work alongside you toward the changes that matter most to you.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Loren Ketelsen

Loren Ketelsen

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“My style of therapy is supportive and compassionate. I believe in empowering my clients, instilling hope, and courage...”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Foluke Ajuwon

Dr. Foluke Ajuwon

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“My experience working with patients of all age groups is holistic, with empathy and a commitment to providing high-quality care...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Amy Allnutt

Amy Allnutt

Psychologist

Virtual • Maryland


“My primary goal is to give clients the tools they need to improve overall functioning while providing a safe space to express their feelings and process their unique experiences.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Bridgette Robinson

Bridgette Robinson

Therapist

Virtual • Baltimore, MD


“Clients should expect a warm welcome to what therapy is whether they are new or returning to therapeutic treatment.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Oluchi Ukah

Oluchi Ukah

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“I view our relationship as a true partnership, you are the expert on your life story, and I am here to provide the clinical tools to help you heal.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Louisa Ogwuni

Louisa Ogwuni

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“My approach combines compassion, expertise, and a commitment to innovation, ensuring clients receive the best care tailored to their needs.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Lydia Heimlich

Lydia Heimlich

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“I'm especially passionate about working with neurodivergent clients and new or expecting moms — people who often know something feels off but haven't had space to figure out what.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alicia Joseph Baker

Alicia Joseph Baker

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“Through our partnership, you can expect a nonjudgmental space where you'll tap into your strengths, develop the coping skills necessary to navigate life and accomplish goals.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Trauma
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ernestine Hughes

Ernestine Hughes

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“Safety, collaboration, and clear communication are not just values I hold — they are the foundation of every clinical relationship I build.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Ana Olaciregui

Ana Olaciregui

Therapist

Virtual • Maryland


“My ultimate goal in working with you is for you to always leave each session with feeling empowered, understood, and with a short term plan to be implemented between sessions.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Juliana Nwakamma

Dr. Juliana Nwakamma

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Baltimore, MD


“My approach to treatment is holistic, compassionate, and patient-centered addressing not only symptoms, but the whole person: mind, body, and life circumstances.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Ayodeji Olawale, Dnp

Dr. Ayodeji Olawale, Dnp

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“Dr. Olawale is known for his patience, empathy, and deep clinical insight, empowering patients to find meaning, purpose, and healing in their journeys.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Gladys Anokam

Dr. Gladys Anokam

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“I prioritize creating a safe and non-judgmental space where you can openly express your thoughts and emotions.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Lewis Wilson

Dr. Lewis Wilson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“I specialize in depressive disorders (MDD), generalized anxiety (GAD), bipolar disorder, PTSD (Veterans/First Responders), ADHD, Substance Use and sobriety.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Katherine Lee

Katherine Lee

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maryland


“I am passionate about bridging gaps in care by providing holistic, compassionate psychiatric care across the lifespan.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

About our family therapists in Maryland

Number of therapists serving Maryland
There are over 867 therapists in Maryland accepting new patients.
867+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 98%Anxiety
  • 94%Depression
  • 87%Stress management
  • 78%Trauma
  • 77%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 90%Cigna
  • 86%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 69%CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • 66%Ascension
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 5%Spanish
  • 3%French
  • 2%Yoruba
  • 2%Igbo
How they see their clients
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  • 92%Online only
  • 8%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 84%Woman
  • 15%Man
License types
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  • 44%Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Clinical
  • 28%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
  • 22%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 3%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 2%Clinical Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Family therapy
  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 39%Couples therapy
  • 26%Child or adolescent therapy

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