Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.4★ from 54 Google reviews.
Best Family Therapists in Catonsville, MD (2026)
145 family therapists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Catonsville: Mona Gobrail LCPC, LLC, RP Score 70/100; 4.4★ from 54 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 43
Most-reviewed: LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Baltimore, 175 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 145 ranked; ranked #43.
Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
145 Catonsville family therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 38 open Saturdays and 26 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 145 rated practices.
Top 10 family therapists in Catonsville 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.
| Rank | Business | RP Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mona Gobrail LCPC, LLC | 70 | 4.4★ (54) | Columbia, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Christian Counseling Services of Clarksville | 63 | 4.8★ (5) | Columbia, 12 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Tailor Made Service Advice | 62 | 5.0★ (11) | Baltimore, 2 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Baltimore | 60 | 4.6★ (70) | Baltimore, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | SMR Counseling Services, LLC | 60 | 4.4★ (60) | Calverton, 19 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | The Baltimore Therapy Center | 59 | 4.8★ (45) | Pikesville, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Baltimore | 59 | 4.6★ (53) | Baltimore, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Time of Need Counseling | 59 | 4.0★ (8) | Catonsville | Sat | — |
| 9 | Yudaguru Integrative Wellness | 59 | 4.9★ (20) | Baltimore, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Columbia | 59 | 4.5★ (155) | Columbia, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 145 best family therapists in Catonsville, 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.
Scores below: based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
- 70/100RP Score
Based in Columbia, 12 mi away
63/100RP ScoreRanked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based in Baltimore, 2 mi away
62/100RP ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, 2 mi from Catonsville.
Based in Baltimore, 7 mi away
60/100RP ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based in Calverton, 19 mi away
60/100RP ScoreRanked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.4★ from 60 Google reviews.
Based in Pikesville, 7 mi away
59/100RP ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”.
Based in Baltimore, 7 mi away
59/100RP ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based in Catonsville
59/100RP ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, based in Catonsville.
Based in Baltimore, 7 mi away
59/100RP ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based in Columbia, 9 mi away
59/100RP ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.5★ from 155 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based in Baltimore, 8 mi away
59/100RP ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
#12 Turnaround Inc
Based in Towson, 12 mi away
59/100RP ScoreRanked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 2.5★ from 17 Google reviews.
Based in Glen Burnie, 8 mi away
58/100RP ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.5★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
#14 The Family Tree
Based in Baltimore, 7 mi away
58/100RP ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.4★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Non-profit organization”.
Based in Columbia, 7 mi away
58/100RP ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based in Baltimore, 8 mi away
57/100RP ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based in Ellicott City, 6 mi away
57/100RP ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 150 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based in Baltimore, 7 mi away
57/100RP ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based in Pikesville, 7 mi away
57/100RP ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.
Based in Owings Mills, 11 mi away
57/100RP ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 111 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based in Baltimore, 15 mi away
57/100RP ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.
#22 MPB Group Inc.
Based in Columbia, 7 mi away
56/100RP ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.3★ from 171 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
#23 Olney Counseling
Based in Olney, 20 mi away
56/100RP ScoreRanked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.2★ from 35 Google reviews.
Based in Columbia, 7 mi away
56/100RP ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”.
Based in Ellicott City, 9 mi away
55/100RP ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Family 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 145 ranked family therapists here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Catonsville
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.
How we ranked Catonsville family therapists
We scored 145 Catonsville 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Catonsville data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Review volume | 5% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of Google reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availability | Measured |
| Specialty focus | 25% | How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 15% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
How to choose a family therapist
- Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
- Make sure family therapy is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
- 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.
- 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.
- Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
- 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.
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Update log for Catonsville
- November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 145 family therapists serving Catonsville.
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