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Best Family Therapists in North Bethesda, MD (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in North Bethesda: Family Therapy Center of Bethesda, RP Score 68/100; 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews; open evenings.

  2. 24

    Most-reviewed: Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry McLean, 120 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 248 ranked; ranked #24.

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

248 North Bethesda family therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 102 open Saturdays and 50 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 248 rated practices.

Top 10 family therapists in North Bethesda 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 North Bethesda at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Family Therapy Center of Bethesda685.0★ (5)Bethesda, 3 mi awayEveningsOverall
2Lindsey Hoskins & Associates, Couple & Family Therapy684.4★ (21)Bethesda, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Amare Counseling and Education674.4★ (13)Arlington, 10 mi away——
4SMR Counseling Services, LLC674.4★ (60)Calverton, 10 mi awaySat · Evenings—
5Gabriele Nicolet Parent Coaching654.8★ (25)Washington, D.C., 7 mi away——
6Olney Counseling654.2★ (35)Olney, 8 mi awayEvenings—
7Retrouvaille of Northern Va653.7★ (3)Arlington, 11 mi away——
8Center for Healthy Families643.0★ (4)College Park, 10 mi awaySat · Evenings—
9MRB Counseling Inc644.5★ (15)Gaithersburg, 8 mi away——
10Mona Gobrail LCPC, LLC634.4★ (54)Columbia, 17 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 248 best family therapists in North Bethesda, 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 North Bethesda

    #1 Family Therapy Center of Bethesda

    Based in Bethesda, 3 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–9 PM · Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5654 Shields Dr, Bethesda, MD 20817
    View profile for Family Therapy Center of Bethesda(240) 883-6074

  4. #4 SMR Counseling Services, LLC

    Based in Calverton, 10 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 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
    View profile for SMR Counseling Services, LLC(240) 389-1487

  6. #6 Olney Counseling

    Based in Olney, 8 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 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
    View profile for Olney Counseling(301) 570-7500

  8. #8 Center for Healthy Families

    Based in College Park, 10 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 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
    View profile for Center for Healthy Families(301) 405-2273

  9. #9 MRB Counseling Inc

    Based in Gaithersburg, 8 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    101 Chestnut St #110, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
    View profile for MRB Counseling Inc(301) 527-0854

  10. #10 Mona Gobrail LCPC, LLC

    Based in Columbia, 17 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 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
    View profile for Mona Gobrail LCPC, LLC(301) 437-0206

  11. #11 Schrader Madelyn

    Based in Reston, 13 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 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
    11250 Roger Bacon Dr Ste 17, Reston, VA 20190
    View profile for Schrader Madelyn(703) 402-3527

  12. #12 Better Together Family Therapy

    Based in Aspen Hill, 3 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–8 PM · Tue 9 AM–8:30 PM · Wed–Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3720 Farragut Ave Ste 301, Kensington, MD 20895
    View profile for Better Together Family Therapy(240) 242-5185

  13. #13 David Benjamin, LCSW

    Based in Vienna, 11 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 1.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 1.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 PM–12 AM · Sat 12 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    8296 Old Courthouse Rd Ste C, Vienna, VA 22182
    View profile for David Benjamin, LCSW(240) 731-5935

  18. #18 Christian Counseling Services of Clarksville

    Based in Columbia, 15 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 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
    View profile for Christian Counseling Services of Clarksville(443) 804-7762

  19. #19 Arbor Center

    Based in Fairfax, 16 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    10400 Eaton Pl #420, Fairfax, VA 22030
    View profile for Arbor Center(703) 352-8900

  20. #20 Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Silver Spring

    Based in Silver Spring, 5 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 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
    View profile for Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Silver Spring(202) 915-2842

  21. #21 PRN Counseling, LLC

    Based in North Bethesda

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, based in North Bethesda.

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 9 AM–9 PM · Thu 8:45 AM–9 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    6264 Montrose Rd, North Bethesda, MD 20852
    View profile for PRN Counseling, LLC(240) 242-3600

  23. #23 Impel

    Based in Fairfax, 17 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 10 AM–6 PM · Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat 11 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4005 Roberts Rd, Fairfax, VA 22032
    View profile for Impel(202) 644-6812

  25. #25 Jason M Goldberg LCSW-C LLC

    Based in Bethesda, 4 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–10:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–6:30 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun 8 AM–3 PM
    Address
    4815 St Elmo Ave #100, Bethesda, MD 20814
    View profile for Jason M Goldberg LCSW-C LLC(202) 329-7696

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

family therapists in North Bethesda, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Gail Guttman LCSW595.0★ (3)In North Bethesda
27Marche Covington, MA, LMFT, Telehealth Teletherapy593.0★ (8)12 mi
28New Ways Family Therapy, LLC595.0★ (4)2 mi
29Michael Borash LPC595.0★ (5)17 mi
30A Step Forward Counseling & Psychotherapy595.0★ (47)8 mi
31E Barnett & Associates Comm Dev595.0★ (3)18 mi
32Counseling Plus Inc. – Mental Health & Substance Use Services594.8★ (46)4 mi
33Lindsey Hoskins & Associates, Couple & Family Therapy594.3★ (15)15 mi
34Susan's Sleep Solutions595.0★ (48)8 mi
35Ellie Mental Health583.6★ (7)1 mi
36Well Marriage Center - Rockville585.0★ (15)3 mi
37The Woolf Center Therapy for Teens, Adults, & Couples584.9★ (26)4 mi
38Washington Psychological Wellness584.7★ (78)9 mi
39Potomac Therapy Group584.5★ (21)3 mi
40Kentlands Psychotherapy584.8★ (40)8 mi
41Well Marriage Center - Bethesda585.0★ (15)4 mi
42Young & Well585.0★ (15)4 mi
43Ellie Mental Health584.4★ (22)4 mi
44Columbia Mental Health Therapists and Psychiatrists - North Bethesda584.3★ (91)1 mi
45Forward Together Counseling574.0★ (4)6 mi
46Metropolitan Counseling Associates575.0★ (10)4 mi
47Aligned Family Therapy565.0★ (11)8 mi
48Counseling Center of Maryland564.9★ (40)4 mi
49Serenity Psychotherapy Group564.7★ (15)1 mi
50Counseling Center Group of Washington, DC565.0★ (10)9 mi

Also serving North Bethesda

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 North Bethesda
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Allison Brown, LCPC, RPT5.0★ (2)In North Bethesda
Anchor Point Professional Counseling, LLC5.0★ (32)In North Bethesda
Anita Roy, LCPC, NCC5.0★ (6)In North Bethesda
Elm Therapy and Wellness5.0★ (23)In North Bethesda
Embrace Life5.0★ (2)In North Bethesda
Esti Schonbrun LCSW-C I MindEmbodied5.0★ (2)In North Bethesda
HealWellMind5.0★ (12)In North Bethesda
Hopeful Core Therapy5.0★ (1)In North Bethesda
Lavender Hills Psychotherapy, LLCIn North Bethesda
Leila Jarrahi, PHD5.0★ (2)In North Bethesda
Lora Griff, LCSW-C, Clinical Social Worker5.0★ (1)In North Bethesda
Miles Goldstein5.0★ (2)In North Bethesda
Playful Therapy Connections5.0★ (1)In North Bethesda
Proud Moments ABA3.7★ (26)In North Bethesda
Raine Weiner, PhDIn North Bethesda
Rebecca Resnik & Associates Psychological Care5.0★ (3)In North Bethesda
Side By Side Counseling & Consulting LLCIn North Bethesda
Simply Skillful Therapy5.0★ (21)In North Bethesda
Tender Hearts Counseling5.0★ (28)In North Bethesda
The Woolf Center Therapy for Teens, Adults, & CouplesIn North Bethesda

How we ranked North Bethesda family therapists

We scored 248 North Bethesda 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 North Bethesda 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 North Bethesda: frequently asked questions

Who is the best family therapist in North Bethesda?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked family therapist in North Bethesda, MD is Family Therapy Center of Bethesda with an RP Score of 68/100. It has 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews. It is open evenings. Lindsey Hoskins & Associates, Couple & Family Therapy (#2) and Amare Counseling and Education (#3) follow. We ranked 248 family therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many family therapists are there in North Bethesda?

RankedPsychologists ranks 248 family therapists serving North Bethesda, MD. 2 of them are based in North Bethesda; 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 North Bethesda work on weekends?

102 of 248 ranked family therapists post Saturday hours and 50 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Lindsey Hoskins & Associates, Couple & Family Therapy (#2), SMR Counseling Services, LLC (#4) and Center for Healthy Families (#8). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do North Bethesda family therapists have?

The median Google rating among 248 rated family therapists in North Bethesda is 4.7★, with a median of 10 reviews. Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry McLean has the most, 120 reviews, and ranks #24. 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 North Bethesda count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the North Bethesda 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 North Bethesda 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 North Bethesda

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 248 family therapists serving North Bethesda.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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