67/100RP Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Family Therapists in Travilah, MD (2026)
226 family therapists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Travilah: Schrader Madelyn, RP Score 67/100; 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.
- 35
Most-reviewed: Orchard Mental Health Group, 195 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 226 ranked; ranked #35.
Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
226 Travilah family therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 85 open Saturdays and 38 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 226 rated practices.
Top 10 family therapists in Travilah 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 | Schrader Madelyn | 67 | 5.0★ (3) | Reston, 9 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | MRB Counseling Inc | 65 | 4.5★ (15) | Gaithersburg, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Lindsey Hoskins & Associates, Couple & Family Therapy | 65 | 4.3★ (15) | Sterling, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Amare Counseling and Education | 64 | 4.4★ (13) | Arlington, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Lindsey Hoskins & Associates, Couple & Family Therapy | 63 | 4.4★ (21) | Bethesda, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Family Therapy Center of Bethesda | 63 | 5.0★ (5) | Bethesda, 9 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 7 | A Step Forward Counseling & Psychotherapy | 63 | 5.0★ (47) | Gaithersburg, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | David Benjamin, LCSW | 62 | 1.0★ (3) | Vienna, 11 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Arbor Center | 62 | 3.7★ (6) | Fairfax, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Kentlands Psychotherapy | 62 | 4.8★ (40) | Gaithersburg, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 226 best family therapists in Travilah, 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.
Based in Gaithersburg, 6 mi away
65/100RP ScoreRanked #2 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.
Based in Sterling, 8 mi away
65/100RP ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.3★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Arlington, 14 mi away
64/100RP ScoreRanked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bethesda, 10 mi away
63/100RP ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.4★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Bethesda, 9 mi away
63/100RP ScoreRanked #6 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.
Based in Gaithersburg, 4 mi away
63/100RP ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Vienna, 11 mi away
62/100RP ScoreRanked #8 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.
#9 Arbor Center
Based in Fairfax, 15 mi away
62/100RP ScoreRanked #9 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.
Based in Gaithersburg, 4 mi away
62/100RP ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#11 Olney Counseling
Based in Olney, 12 mi away
62/100RP ScoreRanked #11 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.
Based in Gaithersburg, 5 mi away
61/100RP ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Greater Upper Marlboro, 16 mi away
61/100RP ScoreRanked #13 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.
Based in Ashburn, 14 mi away
61/100RP ScoreRanked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Arlington, 16 mi away
61/100RP ScoreRanked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Calverton, 18 mi away
61/100RP ScoreRanked #16 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.
#17 Impel
Based in Fairfax, 16 mi away
61/100RP ScoreRanked #17 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.
Based in Buckhall, 15 mi away
60/100RP ScoreRanked #18 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.
Based in Washington, D.C., 15 mi away
60/100RP ScoreRanked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Germantown, 8 mi away
59/100RP ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 103 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Idylwood, 12 mi away
59/100RP ScoreRanked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.0★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#22 Newport Academy
Based in Great Falls, 6 mi away
59/100RP ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Reston, 9 mi away
58/100RP ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 96 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in McLean, 10 mi away
58/100RP ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 120 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in College Park, 18 mi away
58/100RP ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 226 ranked family therapists here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Travilah
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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander Viglis, Counselor | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Bethesda Psychological and Family Services, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Bridget Reiser, Counselor | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Carael Group Psychotherapy LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Chris Johnson, Counselor | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| DMV Treatment Center | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Elizabeth Lee, Counselor | 4.5★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Esti Schonbrun LCSW-C I MindEmbodied | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Huiyan Feng, Counselor | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Kristen Patrick, Therapy Clinician | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Malika Seth, M.D. | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Metropolitan Psychological Services, Tysons Corner, VA | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Miles Goldstein | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Mrs. Jade Osbourne, Counselor | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Neda Hejazi, Therapy Clinician | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Nidhi Khanna, Counselor | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| PEP (Parent Encouragement Program) | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Stephen Deddens, Counselor | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| The Smith Counseling Group | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Tiffani Stevenson Lloyd & Associates | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
How we ranked Travilah family therapists
We scored 226 Travilah 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 Travilah 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.
Family therapists in Travilah: frequently asked questions
Who is the best family therapist in Travilah?
By RP Score, the highest-ranked family therapist in Travilah, MD is Schrader Madelyn with an RP Score of 67/100. It has 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews. MRB Counseling Inc (#2) and Lindsey Hoskins & Associates, Couple & Family Therapy (#3) follow. We ranked 226 family therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many family therapists are there in Travilah?
RankedPsychologists ranks 226 family therapists serving Travilah, 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 Travilah work on weekends?
85 of 226 ranked family therapists post Saturday hours and 38 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Lindsey Hoskins & Associates, Couple & Family Therapy (#3), Lindsey Hoskins & Associates, Couple & Family Therapy (#5) and A Step Forward Counseling & Psychotherapy (#7). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.
What Google rating do Travilah family therapists have?
The median Google rating among 226 rated family therapists in Travilah is 4.7★, with a median of 10 reviews. Orchard Mental Health Group has the most, 195 reviews, and ranks #35. 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 Travilah count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Travilah 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 Travilah 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 Travilah
- November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 226 family therapists serving Travilah.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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