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Best Family Therapists in Glenn Dale, MD (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Glenn Dale: SMR Counseling Services, LLC, RP Score 68/100; 4.4★ from 60 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 4 PM.

  2. 15

    Most-reviewed: Safe Harbor Christian Counseling of Bowie, 255 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 221 ranked; ranked #15.

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

221 Glenn Dale family therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 71 open Saturdays and 38 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 221 rated practices.

Top 10 family therapists in Glenn Dale 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 Glenn Dale at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1SMR Counseling Services, LLC684.4★ (60)Calverton, 8 mi awaySat · EveningsOverall
2Imani Consulting683.5★ (14)Bowie, 5 mi awaySat · Evenings—
3Mona Gobrail LCPC, LLC674.4★ (54)Columbia, 13 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Center for Healthy Families673.0★ (4)College Park, 7 mi awaySat · Evenings—
5Gabriele Nicolet Parent Coaching624.8★ (25)Washington, D.C., 11 mi away——
6Bayshore Counseling625.0★ (3)Annapolis, 15 mi away——
7Amare Counseling and Education614.4★ (13)Arlington, 18 mi away——
8Retrouvaille of Northern Va603.7★ (3)Arlington, 16 mi away——
9Christian Counseling Services of Clarksville604.8★ (5)Columbia, 16 mi awaySat · Evenings—
10Infinity Mental Health594.7★ (29)Bowie, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 221 best family therapists in Glenn Dale, 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 Glenn Dale

    Based in Calverton, 8 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.4★ from 60 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 60 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–8 PM · Sat 10 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    11785 Beltsville Dr #120, Calverton, MD 20705
  2. Based in Bowie, 5 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.5★ from 14 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.5★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 10 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4329 Northview Dr, Bowie, MD 20716
  3. Based in Columbia, 13 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.4★ from 54 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 54 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–10 PM
    Address
    9520 Berger Rd Ste 308, Columbia, MD 21046
  4. Based in College Park, 7 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4200 Valley Dr #0142, College Park, MD 20740
  5. Based in Annapolis, 15 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family 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
    133 Old Solomons Island Rd, Annapolis, MD 21401
  6. Based in Columbia, 16 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–7 PM · Tue 3 PM–7 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    12295 Wake Forest Rd, Clarksville, MD 21029
  7. Based in Bowie, 6 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7:30 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–3 PM
    Address
    9701 Apollo Dr #491, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
  8. Based in Greenbelt, 3 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and proximity: 2.9★ from 8 Google reviews, 3 mi from Glenn Dale.

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

    • 2.9★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun 10 AM–2 PM
    Address
    111 Centerway Ste C, Greenbelt, MD 20770
  9. Based in Olney, 17 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.2★ from 35 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3300 Olney Sandy Spring Rd Ste 340, Olney, MD 20832
  10. Based in Annapolis, 19 mi away

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 1.5★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 1.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    530 College Pkwy, Annapolis, MD 21409
  11. 55/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    14504 Greenview Dr, Laurel, MD 20708
  12. Based in Silver Spring, 12 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.5★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 56 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–11 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–9:30 PM
    Address
    1370 Lamberton Dr Suite 13, Silver Spring, MD 20902
  13. 55/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 83 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1818 New York Ave NE Ste 233, Washington, DC 20002
  14. Based in Laurel, 8 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 215 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 215 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–7 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    312 Marshall Ave Ste 900, Laurel, MD 20707
  15. Based in Langley Park, 10 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  16. Based in Crofton, 7 mi away

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.5★ from 211 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 211 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1662 Village Green #100, Crofton, MD 21114
  17. Based in Glen Burnie, 13 mi away

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–9 PM
    Address
    1110 Benfield Blvd, Millersville, MD 21108

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 221 ranked family therapists here; the rest are on their profiles.

family therapists in Glenn Dale, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Washington, D.C.544.3★ (19)12 mi
27Counseling Center Group of Washington, DC545.0★ (10)12 mi
28Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Washington, D.C.544.4★ (37)13 mi
29Better Together Family Therapy545.0★ (3)14 mi
30Choices International541.6★ (13)4 mi
31Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Annapolis534.7★ (60)15 mi
32Annapolis Child and Family Therapy Center535.0★ (7)15 mi
33SPARKS ABA534.1★ (9)4 mi
34Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Bethesda534.6★ (56)15 mi
35CapitolHill Consortium for Counseling & Consultation LLC (CCCC)534.4★ (189)12 mi
36Forward Together Counseling534.0★ (4)11 mi
37Dr. Shauna Moore Reynolds533.4★ (5)8 mi
38Columbia Mental Health Psychiatrists and Therapists - Bowie534.3★ (60)6 mi
39RenewIn-Minds Counseling and Coaching535.0★ (4)9 mi
40Keith Miller Counseling, LLC534.5★ (13)13 mi
41MPB Group Inc.524.3★ (36)6 mi
42Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Columbia524.5★ (155)16 mi
43Safe Harbor Behavioral Care of Silver Spring524.9★ (91)11 mi
44Susan's Sleep Solutions525.0★ (48)17 mi
45Lantern Therapeutic Services, Inc.522.0★ (7)4 mi
46Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Glen Burnie524.5★ (65)16 mi
47Takoma Therapy LLC523.9★ (23)10 mi
48The Couples Counseling Center524.0★ (21)6 mi
49Counseling Plus Inc. – Mental Health & Substance Use Services514.8★ (46)13 mi
50Phoenix Rising Counseling and Recovery Services515.0★ (13)12 mi

Also serving Glenn Dale

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 Glenn Dale family therapists

We scored 221 Glenn Dale 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 Glenn Dale 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 Glenn Dale: frequently asked questions

Who is the best family therapist in Glenn Dale?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked family therapist in Glenn Dale, MD is SMR Counseling Services, LLC with an RP Score of 68/100. It has 4.4★ from 60 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 4 PM. Imani Consulting (#2) and Mona Gobrail LCPC, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 221 family therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many family therapists are there in Glenn Dale?

RankedPsychologists ranks 221 family therapists serving Glenn Dale, 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 family therapists in Glenn Dale work on weekends?

71 of 221 ranked family therapists post Saturday hours and 38 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are SMR Counseling Services, LLC (#1), Imani Consulting (#2) and Mona Gobrail LCPC, LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Glenn Dale family therapists have?

The median Google rating among 221 rated family therapists in Glenn Dale is 4.8★, with a median of 10 reviews. Safe Harbor Christian Counseling of Bowie has the most, 255 reviews, and ranks #15. 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 Glenn Dale count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Glenn Dale 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 Glenn Dale 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 Glenn Dale

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 221 family therapists serving Glenn Dale.