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Best Couples Therapists in Silver Spring, MD (2026)

290 couples therapists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Silver Spring: Lindsey Hoskins & Associates, Couple & Family Therapy, RP Score 76/100; 4.4★ from 21 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 44

    Most-reviewed: Solid Ground Psychotherapy PLLC, 116 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 290 ranked; ranked #44.

Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

290 Silver Spring couples therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 101 open Saturdays and 62 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 290 rated practices.

Top 10 couples therapists in Silver Spring at a glance

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

Top 10 couples therapists in Silver Spring at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Lindsey Hoskins & Associates, Couple & Family Therapy764.4★ (21)Bethesda, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Rivka Sidorsky & Associates Couples and Sex Therapy754.7★ (46)Silver SpringSun · Evenings—
3Sunshine Consulting & Counseling, Inc.: Sherrie L Ludwick753.7★ (3)Silver Spring——
4Laurel Fay & Associates724.0★ (4)Silver SpringSat · Evenings—
5Erin Nes Therapy, LLC725.0★ (4)Bethesda, 4 mi away——
6Emotionally Focused Therapy Center725.0★ (31)Silver Spring——
7Well Marriage Center - Bethesda725.0★ (15)Bethesda, 3 mi awaySun · Evenings—
8Anchor Point Professional Counseling, LLC705.0★ (32)North Bethesda, 6 mi awaySat · Evenings—
9Darby Integrative Counseling, LLC - EMDR, Couples, LGBTQIA+ Specialists694.9★ (23)Silver SpringSat · Sun · Evenings—
10Leah Murphy, LCMFT695.0★ (3)Silver Spring——

The 290 best couples therapists in Silver Spring, ranked

Ordered by RP Score, a 0–100 score from eight published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

  1. Ranked #1 in Silver Spring

    Based in Bethesda, 4 mi away

    76/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.4★ from 21 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    4905 Del Ray Ave #403, Bethesda, MD 20814
  2. 75/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.7★ from 46 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 46 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–9 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat closed · Sun 9 AM–2 PM
    Address
    8555 16th St, Silver Spring, MD 20910
  3. Based in Silver Spring

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–9 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    8720 Georgia Ave #308, Silver Spring, MD 20910
  4. Based in Bethesda, 4 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    4405 East-West Hwy #408, Bethesda, MD 20814
  5. Based in Bethesda, 3 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat closed · Sun 2 PM–5 PM
    Address
    4401 East-West Hwy #305, Bethesda, MD 20814
  6. Based in North Bethesda, 6 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–9 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat 7 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    11810 Grand Park Ave #500, North Bethesda, MD 20852
  7. 69/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7:30 AM–9 PM
    Address
    8700 Georgia Ave #404, Silver Spring, MD 20910
  8. Based in Silver Spring

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 7:30 AM–4 PM · Tue–Wed 8 AM–4 PM · Thu–Fri 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10750 Columbia Pike Suite 700, Silver Spring, MD 20901
  9. Based in Rockville, 9 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1680 E Gude Dr Service Rd Ste 301, Rockville, MD 20850
  10. Based in Columbia, 16 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.9★ from 84 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 84 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 11 AM–8:30 PM · Sat–Sun 11 AM–5 PM
    Address
    10015 Old Columbia Rd, Columbia, MD 21046
  11. Based in Bethesda, 4 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7201 Wisconsin Ave Ste 440, Bethesda, MD 20814
  12. Based in Bethesda, 4 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–4:30 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5550 Friendship Blvd Suite 590, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
  13. Based in Laurel, 10 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 3.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    14201 Laurel Park Dr #221, Laurel, MD 20707
  14. Based in Olney, 11 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    2923-C Olney Sandy Spring Rd, Olney, MD 20832
  15. Based in McLean, 9 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–10 PM · Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1487 Chain Bridge Rd Ste 203, McLean, VA 22101
  16. Based in Arlington, 8 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3330 Washington Blvd Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22201
  17. Based in Washington, D.C., 5 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1932 2nd St NE, Washington, DC 20002
  18. Based in Rockville, 7 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1531 Rockville Pike Ste 1015, Rockville, MD 20852
  19. Based in Hyattsville, 8 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 1.6★ from 13 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 1.6★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    7150 Chesapeake Rd Ste 201, Hyattsville, MD 20784

Couples therapists ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in RP Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 290 ranked couples therapists here; the rest are on their profiles.

couples therapists in Silver Spring, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Robyn E. Brickel, M.A., LMFT, LLC D/B/A Brickel and Associates, LLC634.3★ (18)13 mi
27Select Counseling635.0★ (6)9 mi
28Alpha Omega Clinic633.4★ (5)6 mi
29Well Marriage Center - Alexandria635.0★ (9)13 mi
30Rising Tides Therapy Center, PLLC635.0★ (3)15 mi
31The Couples Counseling Center633.9★ (44)16 mi
32Center for Intimacy and Relationships - Sex Therapy & Couples Therapy635.0★ (6)5 mi
33Communicate & Connect Counseling625.0★ (8)17 mi
34Joanne Bagshaw & Associates | Couples & Sex Therapy625.0★ (10)15 mi
35Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Bethesda624.6★ (56)3 mi
36Forward Together Counseling624.0★ (4)In Silver Spring
37Sage Oak Psychotherapy & Wellness625.0★ (4)9 mi
38Well Marriage Center - Fairfax614.8★ (76)19 mi
39LuAnn C. Oliver, LCSW614.2★ (5)9 mi
40New Town Wellness615.0★ (27)5 mi
41Together Couples Counseling: Risa Ganel & Associates614.2★ (15)18 mi
42Safe Harbor Behavioral Care of Silver Spring604.9★ (91)In Silver Spring
43The Couple and Family Clinic605.0★ (7)12 mi
44Solid Ground Psychotherapy PLLC605.0★ (116)8 mi
45Poole Conflict Solutions605.0★ (3)18 mi
46Counseling Center Group of Washington, DC605.0★ (10)4 mi
47Takoma Therapy LLC603.9★ (23)In Silver Spring
48Hope Empowered Therapy605.0★ (3)15 mi
49The Womb Sauna Headquarters604.8★ (32)6 mi
50Wendy Iglehart, LCPC, LLC604.4★ (7)13 mi

Also serving Silver Spring

20 more couples therapists within 20 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked couples therapists serving Silver Spring
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Akoma Counseling Concepts2.8★ (11)In Silver Spring
Alvord Baker & Associates4.6★ (9)In Silver Spring
Cely Faria5.0★ (3)In Silver Spring
Cognitive Therapy Center4.7★ (7)In Silver Spring
Cornerstone Montgomery, Inc.2.1★ (8)In Silver Spring
Elizabeth Gordon Psychology5.0★ (28)In Silver Spring
Embark Behavioral Health4.3★ (65)In Silver Spring
Embolden Psychology2.3★ (6)In Silver Spring
Grow Your Mind Psychotherapy4.6★ (8)In Silver Spring
Healing-Circle LLC Counseling Services4.7★ (12)In Silver Spring
iHeal Wellness Therapy & Consulting, LLC2.3★ (3)In Silver Spring
John S. Daken, MD3.7★ (3)In Silver Spring
Lauren A. Messina, PhD, LCMFT, DipACLM, PMH-C5.0★ (2)In Silver Spring
Living & Growing4.3★ (13)In Silver Spring
M Mental Health and Wellness Plus LLC3.2★ (17)In Silver Spring
Mindology Counseling and Wellness Center4.0★ (10)In Silver Spring
Mindoula Health4.2★ (265)In Silver Spring
Renewal Mental Health & Wellness4.7★ (7)In Silver Spring
Shining Star Clinic – ABA Therapy Center5.0★ (9)In Silver Spring
Stillness Counseling Services5.0★ (3)In Silver Spring

How we ranked Silver Spring couples therapists

We scored 290 Silver Spring couples therapists on eight factors, weighted as shown. A practice is ranked when its specialty is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

RP Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Silver Spring data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Review volume5%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of Google reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availabilityMeasured
Specialty focus25%How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity15%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured

How to choose a couples therapist

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure couples and marriage counseling is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. Ask what training they have in couples work specifically (for example the Gottman Method or Emotionally Focused Therapy).
  4. Ask about fees, insurance and the cancellation policy before the first session. In the US, if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you can ask for a good faith estimate of expected charges.
  5. Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
  6. After a few sessions, ask yourself whether you feel heard. Changing to a different provider is common and fine.

Questions to ask a couples therapist

  • Are you accepting new clients, and how soon could I start?
  • Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
  • How much of your work is couples and marriage counseling?
  • Do you also see each partner on their own?
  • What do you charge per session, and do you take my insurance or provide a superbill?
  • Do you offer online sessions?
  • What is your cancellation policy?
  • What do you keep confidential, and when would you have to share information?

Terms explained

PhD / PsyD
Doctoral degrees in psychology. A PhD usually has a stronger research focus, a PsyD a stronger clinical focus; both can lead to a psychologist license.
Licensed psychologist
A person licensed by a state or provincial psychology board to practice psychology. The title is protected by law.
Psychological associate
In some states and provinces, a master’s-level practitioner licensed or registered by the psychology board, often with supervision requirements.
LPC / LMHC / LCPC
US licenses for professional or mental health counselors (the name differs by state). They provide counseling and therapy.
LCSW
Licensed clinical social worker: a master’s-level social worker licensed to provide therapy.
LMFT
Licensed marriage and family therapist: licensed to treat individuals, couples and families with a focus on relationships.
RP / RCC
Registered psychotherapist (Ontario) and registered clinical counsellor (British Columbia): Canadian titles for licensed therapy providers.
PSYPACT
An interstate agreement that lets psychologists licensed in a member state provide telepsychology to clients in other member states once they hold the required authorization.
Telehealth
Sessions held by secure video or phone instead of in person. The provider generally needs to be licensed where the client is located.
CBT
Cognitive behavioral therapy: a structured talk therapy that works on the links between thoughts, feelings and behavior.
DBT
Dialectical behavior therapy: a form of CBT that teaches skills for managing intense emotions and relationships.
ERP
Exposure and response prevention: a form of CBT used for OCD.

Couples therapists in Silver Spring: frequently asked questions

Who is the best couples therapist in Silver Spring?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked couples therapist in Silver Spring, MD is Lindsey Hoskins & Associates, Couple & Family Therapy with an RP Score of 76/100. It has 4.4★ from 21 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Rivka Sidorsky & Associates Couples and Sex Therapy (#2) and Sunshine Consulting & Counseling, Inc.: Sherrie L Ludwick (#3) follow. We ranked 290 couples therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many couples therapists are there in Silver Spring?

RankedPsychologists ranks 290 couples therapists serving Silver Spring, MD. 10 of them are based in Silver Spring; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 20 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

What should I do if I need help right now?

In crisis or thinking about suicide? Call or text 988 (US and Canada), any time. In an emergency, call 911. This site cannot help in an emergency.

Which couples therapists in Silver Spring work on weekends?

101 of 290 ranked couples therapists post Saturday hours and 62 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Lindsey Hoskins & Associates, Couple & Family Therapy (#1), Laurel Fay & Associates (#4) and Anchor Point Professional Counseling, LLC (#8). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Silver Spring couples therapists have?

The median Google rating among 290 rated couples therapists in Silver Spring is 4.8★, with a median of 9 reviews. Solid Ground Psychotherapy PLLC has the most, 116 reviews, and ranks #44. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank couples therapists?

Each couples therapist gets a 0–100 RP Score from eight published factors, led by reputation (25%), specialty focus (25%), proximity (15%) and availability (10%). A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only practices with a confirmed specialty and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do couples therapists outside Silver Spring count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Silver Spring city center, our service radius for couples therapists. Each listing shows where the practice is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 15% of the RP Score, so a nearby practice gets a small edge.

Can couples therapists pay to rank higher on RankedPsychologists?

No. The RP Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured practices may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.

How are couples therapists in Silver Spring ranked?

Each practice gets an RP Score from 0 to 100 from 8 published factors, including its Google rating, how clearly it focuses on couples and marriage counseling and how close it is. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank. The score does not measure treatment outcomes.

Do both partners need to come to couples therapy?

Most couples therapists prefer to see both partners, at least at first, but many will start with one. Ask how they handle individual sessions. If there is violence or fear in the relationship, tell the therapist privately; many do not offer joint sessions in that situation.

Can I see a couples therapist online?

Often, yes. Licensing generally follows where you are during the session, so the provider needs to be licensed or authorized there. In the US, psychologists in PSYPACT member states can offer telepsychology to clients in other member states; counselors and social workers have their own rules. In Canada, ask whether the provider is registered in your province.

What if I need help right now?

Do not wait for a consultation. Call or text 988 (US and Canada) if you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, at any time. In an emergency, call 911.

Update log for Silver Spring

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 290 couples therapists serving Silver Spring.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.