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Best Couples Therapists in Takoma Park, MD (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Takoma Park: Lindsey Hoskins & Associates, Couple & Family Therapy, RP Score 75/100; 4.4★ from 21 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 43

    Most-reviewed: Solid Ground Psychotherapy PLLC, 116 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 288 ranked; ranked #43.

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

288 Takoma Park couples therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 100 open Saturdays and 61 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 288 rated practices.

Top 10 couples therapists in Takoma Park 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 Takoma Park at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Lindsey Hoskins & Associates, Couple & Family Therapy754.4★ (21)Bethesda, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Rivka Sidorsky & Associates Couples and Sex Therapy744.7★ (46)Silver Spring, 2 mi awaySun · Evenings—
3Erin Nes Therapy, LLC725.0★ (4)Bethesda, 5 mi away——
4Sunshine Consulting & Counseling, Inc.: Sherrie L Ludwick713.7★ (3)Silver Spring, 4 mi away——
5Laurel Fay & Associates714.0★ (4)Silver Spring, 2 mi awaySat · Evenings—
6Well Marriage Center - Bethesda715.0★ (15)Bethesda, 5 mi awaySun · Evenings—
7Anchor Point Professional Counseling, LLC695.0★ (32)North Bethesda, 8 mi awaySat · Evenings—
8Emotionally Focused Therapy Center685.0★ (31)Silver Spring, 5 mi away——
9Darby Integrative Counseling, LLC - EMDR, Couples, LGBTQIA+ Specialists684.9★ (23)Silver Spring, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Cushing Counseling Sex and Couples Therapy675.0★ (11)Bethesda, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 288 best couples therapists in Takoma Park, 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 Takoma Park

    Based in Bethesda, 5 mi away

    75/100RP 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. Based in Silver Spring, 2 mi away

    74/100RP 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 Bethesda, 5 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 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
  4. Based in Silver Spring, 2 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 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
  5. Based in Bethesda, 5 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 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, 8 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 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. 68/100RP 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 Columbia, 16 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 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
  9. Based in Rockville, 10 mi away

    66/100RP 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 Silver Spring, 4 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 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
  11. Based in Washington, D.C., 4 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 3.7★ 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
  12. Based in Laurel, 10 mi away

    66/100RP 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
  13. Based in Arlington, 8 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 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
  14. Based in Bethesda, 5 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 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
  15. Based in Bethesda, 5 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 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
  16. Based in McLean, 10 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 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
  17. Based in Hyattsville, 7 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 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
  18. Based in Olney, 12 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 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
  19. 64/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.3★ from 18 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–9 PM · Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    300 N Washington St Ste 500, Alexandria, VA 22314

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 288 ranked couples therapists here; the rest are on their profiles.

couples therapists in Takoma Park, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Well Marriage Center - Alexandria645.0★ (9)13 mi
27Select Counseling635.0★ (6)9 mi
28Center for Intimacy and Relationships - Sex Therapy & Couples Therapy635.0★ (6)5 mi
29Rising Tides Therapy Center, PLLC635.0★ (3)15 mi
30The Haven Center for Therapy635.0★ (6)9 mi
31Alpha Omega Clinic623.4★ (5)8 mi
32Communicate & Connect Counseling625.0★ (8)18 mi
33LuAnn C. Oliver, LCSW614.2★ (5)9 mi
34New Town Wellness615.0★ (27)4 mi
35Joanne Bagshaw & Associates | Couples & Sex Therapy615.0★ (10)16 mi
36Well Marriage Center - Fairfax614.8★ (76)19 mi
37Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Bethesda614.6★ (56)5 mi
38Together Couples Counseling: Risa Ganel & Associates614.2★ (15)18 mi
39Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Silver Spring614.5★ (56)5 mi
40Sage Oak Psychotherapy & Wellness615.0★ (4)11 mi
41The Womb Sauna Headquarters614.8★ (32)5 mi
42Counseling Center Group of Washington, DC615.0★ (10)3 mi
43Solid Ground Psychotherapy PLLC605.0★ (116)8 mi
44Forward Together Counseling604.0★ (4)2 mi
45Poole Conflict Solutions605.0★ (3)18 mi
46The Couple and Family Clinic605.0★ (7)13 mi
47Takoma Therapy LLC593.9★ (23)1 mi
48Nelly Okeke Studio595.0★ (4)7 mi
49Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Washington, D.C.594.4★ (37)6 mi
50Keith Miller Counseling, LLC594.5★ (13)5 mi

Also serving Takoma Park

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.

How we ranked Takoma Park couples therapists

We scored 288 Takoma Park 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 Takoma Park 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 Takoma Park: frequently asked questions

Who is the best couples therapist in Takoma Park?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked couples therapist in Takoma Park, MD is Lindsey Hoskins & Associates, Couple & Family Therapy with an RP Score of 75/100. It has 4.4★ from 21 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Rivka Sidorsky & Associates Couples and Sex Therapy (#2) and Erin Nes Therapy, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 288 couples therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many couples therapists are there in Takoma Park?

RankedPsychologists ranks 288 couples therapists serving Takoma Park, MD. 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 Takoma Park work on weekends?

100 of 288 ranked couples therapists post Saturday hours and 61 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Lindsey Hoskins & Associates, Couple & Family Therapy (#1), Laurel Fay & Associates (#5) and Anchor Point Professional Counseling, LLC (#7). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Takoma Park couples therapists have?

The median Google rating among 288 rated couples therapists in Takoma Park is 4.8★, with a median of 9 reviews. Solid Ground Psychotherapy PLLC has the most, 116 reviews, and ranks #43. 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 Takoma Park count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Takoma Park 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 Takoma Park 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 Takoma Park

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 288 couples therapists serving Takoma Park.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.