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Best Family Therapists in Linthicum, MD (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Linthicum: Mona Gobrail LCPC, LLC, RP Score 69/100; 4.4★ from 54 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 30

    Most-reviewed: LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Millersville, 198 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 173 ranked; ranked #30.

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

173 Linthicum family therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 46 open Saturdays and 29 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 173 rated practices.

Top 10 family therapists in Linthicum 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 Linthicum at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Mona Gobrail LCPC, LLC694.4★ (54)Columbia, 10 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Glen Burnie634.5★ (65)Glen Burnie, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Christian Counseling Services of Clarksville604.8★ (5)Columbia, 15 mi awaySat · Evenings—
4Bayshore Counseling605.0★ (3)Annapolis, 17 mi away——
5Cummings Patricia A601.5★ (8)Annapolis, 15 mi away——
6Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Baltimore604.7★ (52)Baltimore, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7SMR Counseling Services, LLC604.4★ (60)Calverton, 19 mi awaySat · Evenings—
8Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Baltimore594.6★ (70)Baltimore, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9GY COUNSELING, LLC584.8★ (25)Glen Burnie, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Imani Consulting583.5★ (14)Bowie, 18 mi awaySat · Evenings—

The 173 best family therapists in Linthicum, 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 Linthicum

    Based in Columbia, 10 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 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
  2. Based in Columbia, 15 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 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
  3. Based in Annapolis, 17 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 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
  4. Based in Annapolis, 15 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 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
  5. Based in Calverton, 19 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 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
  6. Based in Glen Burnie, 8 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 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
  7. Based in Bowie, 18 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 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
  8. Based in Baltimore, 8 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Life coach”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–8:30 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–7:30 PM · Sun 10 AM–7 PM
    Address
    5200 N Franklintown Rd, Baltimore, MD 21207
  9. Based in Baltimore, 8 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.4★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Non-profit organization”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
    Address
    2108 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21218
  10. Based in Towson, 14 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 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
  11. Based in Dundalk, 8 mi away

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    6910 Holabird Ave, Dundalk, MD 21222
  12. Based in Baltimore, 8 mi away

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun 10 AM–2 PM
    Address
    2519 Maryland Ave Ste. 100, Baltimore, MD 21218
  13. 55/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 41 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7671 Quarterfield Rd Ste 301, Glen Burnie, MD 21061
  14. Based in Columbia, 10 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–9 PM
    Address
    5457 Twin Knolls Rd, Columbia, MD 21045

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

Also serving Linthicum

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 Linthicum family therapists

We scored 173 Linthicum 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 Linthicum 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 Linthicum: frequently asked questions

Who is the best family therapist in Linthicum?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked family therapist in Linthicum, MD is Mona Gobrail LCPC, LLC with an RP Score of 69/100. It has 4.4★ from 54 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Glen Burnie (#2) and Christian Counseling Services of Clarksville (#3) follow. We ranked 173 family therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many family therapists are there in Linthicum?

RankedPsychologists ranks 173 family therapists serving Linthicum, 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 Linthicum work on weekends?

46 of 173 ranked family therapists post Saturday hours and 29 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Mona Gobrail LCPC, LLC (#1), Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Glen Burnie (#2) and Christian Counseling Services of Clarksville (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Linthicum family therapists have?

The median Google rating among 173 rated family therapists in Linthicum is 4.7★, with a median of 10 reviews. LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Millersville has the most, 198 reviews, and ranks #30. 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 Linthicum count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Linthicum 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 Linthicum 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 Linthicum

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 173 family therapists serving Linthicum.