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Best Family Therapists in Bel Air, MD (2026)

48 family therapists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Bel Air: True Life Discipleship Counseling, RP Score 69/100; 4.8★ from 12 Google reviews; open evenings.

  2. 21

    Most-reviewed: Safe Harbor Behavioral Care of White Marsh, 226 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 48 ranked; ranked #21.

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

48 Bel Air family therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 7 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 48 rated practices.

Top 10 family therapists in Bel Air 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 family therapists in Bel Air at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1True Life Discipleship Counseling694.8★ (12)Bel Air North, 3 mi awayEveningsOverall
2Safe Harbor Christian Counseling of Bel Air614.8★ (176)Bel Air——
3Pivot Point Counseling, LLC614.2★ (37)Bel AirSat · Evenings—
4Safe Harbor Christian Counseling of Bel Air604.7★ (79)Bel Air——
5Safe Harbor Community Services of Bel Air594.9★ (29)Bel Air——
6Safe Harbor Behavioral Care of Bel Air594.7★ (37)Bel Air——
7Kilgalen & Associates594.6★ (9)Bel Air North, 3 mi away——
8Bay Counseling Services582.4★ (23)Bel Air——
9Paul B. Sheesley, M.A., LCPC584.8★ (19)Bel AirEvenings—
10Safe Harbor Christian Counseling of Bel Air584.4★ (39)Bel Air——

The 48 best family therapists in Bel Air, 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.

  7. #7 Kilgalen & Associates

    Based in Bel Air North, 3 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, 3 mi from Bel Air.

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

    • 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
    Address
    1716 Harford Rd #204, Fallston, MD 21047
    View profile for Kilgalen & Associates(410) 877-7207

  15. #15 Turnaround Inc

    Based in Towson, 16 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 2.5★ from 17 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.5★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8503 Lasalle Rd, Towson, MD 21286
    View profile for Turnaround Inc(410) 377-8111

  18. #18 BHP Collective (BHPC)

    Based in Edgewood, 6 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2113 Emmorton Park Rd #101, Edgewood, MD 21040
    View profile for BHP Collective (BHPC)(443) 729-0828

  19. #19 Mina Kirkova, LCSW-C, Child and Family Therapist in Phoenix, MD

    Based in Cockeysville, 12 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 78 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 1 PM–6 PM · Thu–Sun closed
    Address
    3009 Jackson Ridge Ct, Phoenix, MD 21131
    View profile for Mina Kirkova, LCSW-C, Child and Family Therapist in Phoenix, MD(443) 322-6552

  20. #20 Harford Health & Wellness - Nurse Practitioner

    Based in Bel Air

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and proximity: 3.3★ from 21 Google reviews, based in Bel Air.

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

    • 3.3★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–12 PM · Tue 10 AM–1 PM · Wed 10 AM–12 PM · Thu 9 AM–12 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4C North Ave Ste 420, Bel Air, MD 21014
    View profile for Harford Health & Wellness - Nurse Practitioner(410) 638-1900

  23. #23 WCHC Beacon Health Center

    Based in Havre de Grace, 13 mi away

    50/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 208 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 208 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Wed 7:30 AM–12 PM · Thu 7:30 AM–7 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    253 Lewis Ln #202, Havre De Grace, MD 21078
    View profile for WCHC Beacon Health Center(410) 378-9696

  24. #24 The Counseling Center

    Based in Towson, 16 mi away

    47/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–8 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–6 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    602 Providence Rd, Towson, MD 21286
    View profile for The Counseling Center(410) 583-7443

All 48 family therapists

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #48, in RP Score order; each links to its profile.

family therapists in Bel Air, ranks 26 to 48
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Integrative Behavioral Health474.6★ (11)17 mi
27Women's Growth Center473.7★ (3)19 mi
28Safe Harbor Christian Counseling of Baltimore464.3★ (4)13 mi
29Mindful Healing Works Wellness Center464.8★ (17)15 mi
30Safe Space Counseling Services455.0★ (19)16 mi
31Associated Mental Health Specs: Fishel Lawrence R453.0★ (11)16 mi
32LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Timonium454.4★ (61)16 mi
33Columbia Mental Health Psychiatrists and Therapists - Towson454.5★ (35)16 mi
34Nancy Kurtz Craven, Counselor455.0★ (17)16 mi
35Ellie Mental Health444.4★ (19)16 mi
36Nurtured Well, LLC - Towson, Maryland445.0★ (12)17 mi
37Mindful Healing Works Wellness Center444.5★ (186)20 mi
38Jonathan Cornell, Counselor444.9★ (8)16 mi
39Clarity Centers444.1★ (21)16 mi
40Growth Wellness435.0★ (20)19 mi
41Emmanuel McDowell, Counselor434.4★ (7)16 mi
42Life Mastery Center432.9★ (12)16 mi
43Yosan Gebre-Ab, Counselor435.0★ (4)16 mi
44Trellis Services433.4★ (7)16 mi
45Subarna Bagchi, Therapy Clinician435.0★ (3)16 mi
46Joy Chester, Counselor434.7★ (3)16 mi
47Dani Emerson, Counselor434.0★ (4)16 mi
48Timothy C. Donovan, LCSW-C415.0★ (7)19 mi

Also serving Bel Air

20 more family 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 family therapists serving Bel Air
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
American Psychiatric Care, Bel Air4.3★ (697)In Bel Air
Balance Point Wellness, LLC3.2★ (19)In Bel Air
Crescent Behavioral Health Clinic,LLC4.5★ (23)In Bel Air
Evolve Wellness5.0★ (19)In Bel Air
Family and Couple Therapy Services, Inc3.9★ (12)In Bel Air
Favor Mental Health Services4.8★ (43)In Bel Air
Get Centered Wellness4.6★ (11)In Bel Air
Greenbrook Mental Wellness Centers4.2★ (13)In Bel Air
Grey Matter Counseling & Consulting4.8★ (16)In Bel Air
Homecoming Project Inc4.7★ (12)In Bel Air
Klein Family Center3.2★ (97)In Bel Air
Maryland Counseling Associates, LLC3.4★ (19)In Bel Air
Maryland Recovery4.5★ (40)In Bel Air
Notable Life Counseling Services LLC5.0★ (13)In Bel Air
OIC Counseling Services, Inc.3.2★ (21)In Bel Air
Serene Wellness Psychiatry4.9★ (59)In Bel Air
The Center for Trauma, Stress, and Anxiety, LLC4.0★ (22)In Bel Air
Veni Vidi Vici Treatment Services4.7★ (104)In Bel Air
Wellness & Co. - Individual and Couples Therapy4.9★ (38)In Bel Air
Wellness Legacy3.9★ (19)In Bel Air

How we ranked Bel Air family therapists

We scored 48 Bel Air family 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 Bel Air 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 family therapist

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure family therapy is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. Marriage and family therapists (LMFT) are trained to work with families as a whole; psychologists and counselors may also offer family sessions, so ask about their training.
  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 family 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 family therapy?
  • Who would you want to attend the first session?
  • 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.

Family therapists in Bel Air: frequently asked questions

Who is the best family therapist in Bel Air?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked family therapist in Bel Air, MD is True Life Discipleship Counseling with an RP Score of 69/100. It has 4.8★ from 12 Google reviews. It is open evenings. Safe Harbor Christian Counseling of Bel Air (#2) and Pivot Point Counseling, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 48 family therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many family therapists are there in Bel Air?

RankedPsychologists ranks 48 family therapists serving Bel Air, MD. 13 of them are based in Bel Air; 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 family therapists in Bel Air work on weekends?

7 of 48 ranked family therapists post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Pivot Point Counseling, LLC (#3), Baltimore Family Therapy, LLC (#11) and Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Nottingham (#17). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Bel Air family therapists have?

The median Google rating among 48 rated family therapists in Bel Air is 4.6★, with a median of 18 reviews. Safe Harbor Behavioral Care of White Marsh has the most, 226 reviews, and ranks #21. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank family therapists?

Each family 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 family therapists outside Bel Air count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Bel Air city center, our service radius for family 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 family 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 family therapists in Bel Air ranked?

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

Who attends family therapy?

It depends on the concern. Sessions may include the whole household, a parent and one child, or adult family members. Ask the practice how it decides who comes and whether it also sees people individually.

Can I see a family 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 Bel Air

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 48 family therapists serving Bel Air.

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