Marriage Therapists in Maryland

Find Marriage Therapists in Maryland

Connect with a licensed therapist in Maryland who gets what you're going through.

Whether you're navigating a relationship challenge, working through something on your own, or supporting your family through a hard season, finding the right therapist matters. 73 licensed therapists in Maryland are here to help, so you can choose someone who understands what you need right now.

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73 specialists found in Maryland

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Cynthia Rebholz, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist
Gaithersburg, Maryland Online 20 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Chronic Illness Emotional Abuse Emotional Intelligence

Preparing for a lifetime of love is important. I provide individual, premarital and couple counseling that gets to the heart of the matter.  Our brains are wired for connection with our partner. Building connection and a strong bond helps

Carolyn M. Karoll, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Baltimore, Maryland Online 12 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Body Image Eating Disorders

While I offer indivual, family and group counseling, I also enjoy helping couples overcome attachment injuries, improve communication, learn or relearn to connect emotionally and rebuild trust. I also specilaize in the treatment of eating disorders, which

Laura Goldstein, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist
Rockville, Maryland Online + In-person 10 years experience
Specialties: ADHD Anxiety Behavioral Issues Borderline Personality Disorder

Hello, I’m Laura Goldstein! I am a licensed clinical marriage and family therapist in Rockville MD and the founder of Montgomery County Counseling Center, LLC. My career path in this field started first and foremost because of my passion for family therapy! I

Timothy Donovan, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Lutherville Timonium, Maryland Online + In-person 20 years experience
Specialties: Abandonment Addiction Alcohol Abuse Anxiety

Couples who sense something has shifted and aren't sure how to get back to each other. Relationships get into trouble when people stop changing with the changes — life shifts, people shift, and couples who don't grow together get stuck. That's what couples therapy is

David Christy, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Takoma Park, Maryland Online 4 years, 6 months experience
Specialties: Behavioral Issues Blended Families Breakup Career Counseling

Strong, healthy relationships take work. Without the right tools, communication often turns negative or simply grinds to a halt. This leads to cycling distance and anger. Once off track, it can be difficult for a couple to find their way back to the place of loving

Articles By David Christy

Is It Time for You to Go for Couples Therapy?

Is It Time for You to Go for Couples Therapy?

What is couples therapy? To define couples therapy, it is a type of psychotherapy provided by licensed ...
Raffi Bilek, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Raffi Bilek, LCSW-C is the Director of the Baltimore Therapy Center (@ThingsCanBeDiff) where he works with individuals, couples, and families in person and online. His areas of specialization include infidelity, communication issues, domestic violence, and dating. Check

Articles By Raffi Bilek

How In-laws Can Support a Marriage

How In-laws Can Support a Marriage

Adam and Eve represent the archetypal married couple, the ideal, happy pair who weathered adversity together ...
Dr Karen Gail Lewis, Psychologist
Psychologist

Dr. Karen Gail Lewis has more than 40 years experience as a family therapist practicing in Boston, Cincinnati, and Silver Spring, MD. She has a masters degree in social work and a doctorate in consulting psychology. You can see her full resume here.

Darina Alban, Counselor
Counselor

Darina Alban is a licensed couples and marriage therapist in the Greater Baltimore - Washington Area. Darina helps couples with communication problems, conflict, problems with trust, intimacy and rebuilding marriage after infidelity. Prior to becoming a marriage

Articles By Darina Alban

Falling Out of Love? Four Ways to Reconnect with Your Partner

Falling Out of Love? Four Ways to Reconnect with Your Partner

After a rough day at the office and a hellish commute, you can t wait to get home to a relaxing evening ...
Crystal Rice , Counselor
Counselor

Crystal Rice is licensed as a graduate social worker (LGSW) and is certified in Advanced Trauma Treatment. She has worked as a therapist and coach and is skilled in creating an atmosphere of trust, collaboration and the possibility of change among couples.

Articles By Crystal Rice

How to Get the Spark Back in Your Relationships After Kids

How to Get the Spark Back in Your Relationships After Kids

In the beautiful chaos of raising children, it s easy to lose sight of the love that started it all. ...
The Ex Files: When You’re Still Haunted by the One that Got Away

The Ex Files: When You’re Still Haunted by the One that Got Away

Most people remember their first love with nostalgia and fondness. But if you aren t in a relationship ...
Tariiq Omari Walton, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist
Specialties: Anxiety Buddhism & Mindfulness Therapy Career Counseling Coping Skills

Tariiq Omari Walton, LMFT, is a licensed couples therapist, author, educator, talk show host, and media personality who makes his home in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Originally from Albany, NY, Tariiq specializes in emotional awareness, intimacy,

Articles By Tariiq Omari Walton

Intimacy Refined: Growing Your Intellectual Intimacy

Intimacy Refined: Growing Your Intellectual Intimacy

I frequently receive calls from couples complaining about the relationship communication struggles they ...
Lisa Rabinowitz MA LCPC, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Annapolis, Maryland Online 15 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Attachment Blended Families Codependency Relationships

My approach to marriage counseling is structured, compassionate, and rooted in science. I help couples move from conflict and emotional disconnection toward safety, trust, and partnership. I’m certified in the Gottman Method and PACT, and I specialize in

Norman B Epstein, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist
Rockville, Maryland Online + In-person 44 years experience
Specialties: Anger Management Anxiety Behavioral Issues Coping Skills

My primary approach to working with couples is a cognitive-behavioral model that focuses on partners' behavioral patterns (e.g., communication styles, ways of trying to solve problems together, behavioral patterns that affect level of connection and intimacy),

Mark R. Ginsberg, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist
Takoma Park, Maryland In-person 30 years experience
Specialties: Divorce Marriage Infidelity Intimacy

I work with couples and families from a systemic framework, collaborating on addressing problems, issues and challenges that impact their relationship and themselves.

Trish Gaffney, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Ellicott City, Maryland In-person
Specialties: Gender & sexual identity Intimacy Life events Mental conditions

My approach to helping couples in is strengths-based,  beginning with questions that focus on the strengths of your relationship and your vision for what you want most in the life you share together.  Building upon these strengths and what has

Alicia D. Dacey, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist
Frederick, Maryland In-person 15 years experience
Specialties: Addiction Divorce Marriage Infidelity

The Frederick Center for Marriage and Family Therapy is a group practice that offers individual, couples, and family therapy. We take insurance and do selfpay sessions. We have been in business for 11 years. Call to make an appointment. 

Kirsten Jimerson Sidell, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist
Bethesda, Maryland In-person 9 years experience
Specialties: Infidelity Intimacy Life events Pre-marriage

Couples can get to a point where their relationship becomes stale and even hostile. It does not mean that you do not love each other. It means that you have lost your way, that other things have gotten in the way, and you have tried, but you do not know how

Robin S. Smith, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist
Bethesda, Maryland In-person 5 years experience
Specialties: Marriage Infidelity Intimacy Life events

It’s so rewarding to watch the people I work with grow and meet their goals. I am deeply committed to helping couples and families learn the skills they need for happy and healthy lives together, before major problems develop.

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Therapy in Maryland: Cost, Availability, and Expert Statistics

Here's what therapy looks like across Maryland right now, based on 73 experts listed on Marriage.com - including average cost, session format availability, and therapist demographics.

Average session cost
$183
Most treated specialties
Infidelity, Anxiety
Average therapist experience
17 years
Session format availability
Online only 15% In-person only 21% Both formats 64%
Therapist gender breakdown
Female 53% Male 19% Non-binary/other 28%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Therapy in Maryland

How are marriage therapists verified in Maryland?

Every marriage therapist listed in Maryland is checked against its licensing board before we add them. That means confirming their license is active and checking their credentials. If you want the details, there's a verified badge on each profile you can click.

What should I look for when choosing a marriage therapist in Maryland?

Start with licensure: make sure they're actually licensed in Maryland. Then check whether they treat what you're dealing with, whether that's communication problems, anxiety, or something more specific. After that, look at insurance and cost, and decide if you want online sessions or in-person.

How much does therapy cost in Maryland?

Marriage therapists listed in Maryland charge an average of $183 per session. That number moves around depending on the therapist, how long the session runs, and whether insurance covers any of it, so check the actual rate on each profile.

Can I compare or message more than one therapist in Maryland before choosing?

Yes. You can look through as many profiles as you want, compare pricing and specialties, and message more than one therapist in Maryland before you book anything. There's no limit on how many you check out first.

Is online therapy available in Maryland?

Yes: 64% of marriage therapists listed in Maryland offer both online and in-person sessions, so you can pick whichever fits your schedule better.

Does Marriage.com work with therapists outside my state, or only local ones?

Only therapists licensed in Maryland will show up for you. That's not a Marriage.com rule, it's how therapy licensing works in general, even for online sessions. Filter by state and you'll see who's actually eligible to see you.

How do I find a marriage therapist in Maryland?

Search the directory for Maryland and filter by specialty, insurance, and session format, online or in-person. Each profile shows the therapist's license status, areas of focus, and accepted insurance, so you can compare before reaching out.

Do I need to create an account to search for a therapist in Maryland?

No. You can search and browse therapist profiles in Maryland without creating an account. You'll only need one when you're ready to book a session or message a therapist directly.

Is what I share with my marriage therapist confidential?

Yes. Licensed marriage therapists are bound by confidentiality laws and professional ethics codes, with limited exceptions required by law, such as risk of harm to yourself or others. It's worth asking your therapist about their specific confidentiality policy during your first session.

How quickly can I get an appointment in Maryland?

Availability varies by therapist. Many providers listed in Maryland are currently accepting new clients, so check individual profiles for current availability before reaching out.