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Best Family Therapists in West Elkridge, MD (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in West Elkridge: Mona Gobrail LCPC, LLC, RP Score 72/100; 4.4★ from 54 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 48

    Most-reviewed: Lartey Wellness Group, 215 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 185 ranked; ranked #48.

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

185 West Elkridge family therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 51 open Saturdays and 33 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 185 rated practices.

Top 10 family therapists in West Elkridge 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 West Elkridge at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Mona Gobrail LCPC, LLC724.4★ (54)Columbia, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Christian Counseling Services of Clarksville634.8★ (5)Columbia, 11 mi awaySat · Evenings—
3SMR Counseling Services, LLC624.4★ (60)Calverton, 16 mi awaySat · Evenings—
4Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Glen Burnie604.5★ (65)Glen Burnie, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Columbia594.5★ (155)Columbia, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Phoenix Rising Counseling and Recovery Services595.0★ (13)Scaggsville, 4 mi away——
7Bayshore Counseling595.0★ (3)Annapolis, 19 mi away——
8Imani Consulting583.5★ (14)Bowie, 18 mi awaySat · Evenings—
9Sanare Counseling Group585.0★ (8)Columbia, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Tailor Made Service Advice585.0★ (11)Baltimore, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 185 best family therapists in West Elkridge, 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 West Elkridge

    #1 Mona Gobrail LCPC, LLC

    Based in Columbia, 7 mi away

    72/100RP 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
    View profile for Mona Gobrail LCPC, LLC(301) 437-0206

  2. #2 Christian Counseling Services of Clarksville

    Based in Columbia, 11 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 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

  3. #3 SMR Counseling Services, LLC

    Based in Calverton, 16 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 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

  7. #7 Bayshore Counseling

    Based in Annapolis, 19 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 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
    View profile for Bayshore Counseling(410) 266-9747

  8. #8 Imani Consulting

    Based in Bowie, 18 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 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
    View profile for Imani Consulting(240) 245-0097

  9. #9 Sanare Counseling Group

    Based in Columbia, 6 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 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
    View profile for Sanare Counseling Group(240) 363-4181

  10. #10 Tailor Made Service Advice

    Based in Baltimore, 7 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 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
    View profile for Tailor Made Service Advice(443) 851-3808

  12. #12 MPB Group Inc.

    Based in Columbia, 5 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.3★ from 171 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 171 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    6440 Dobbin Rd Ste d, Columbia, MD 21045
    View profile for MPB Group Inc.(410) 730-2385

  14. #14 Poole Conflict Solutions

    Based in Columbia, 5 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun 8 AM–10 AM
    Address
    8894 Stanford Blvd Ste 103, Columbia, MD 21045
    View profile for Poole Conflict Solutions(301) 835-2846

  16. #16 Cummings Patricia A

    Based in Annapolis, 18 mi away

    57/100RP 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
    View profile for Cummings Patricia A(410) 349-1170

  17. #17 Center for Healthy Families

    Based in College Park, 19 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 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

  18. #18 GY COUNSELING, LLC

    Based in Glen Burnie, 9 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 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
    View profile for GY COUNSELING, LLC(301) 529-1095

  19. #19 Olney Counseling

    Based in Olney, 19 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 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

  24. #24 The Family Tree

    Based in Baltimore, 9 mi away

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 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
    View profile for The Family Tree(410) 889-2300

  25. #25 Turnaround Inc

    Based in Towson, 15 mi away

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 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
    View profile for Turnaround Inc(410) 377-8111

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

family therapists in West Elkridge, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26The Baltimore Therapy Center564.8★ (45)12 mi
27Time of Need Counseling554.0★ (8)4 mi
28LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Columbia554.3★ (86)4 mi
29DREAMS RE-IMAGINED MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY554.6★ (11)10 mi
30Integrative Behavioral Health554.4★ (5)10 mi
31HoneyTree Therapy544.9★ (15)8 mi
32Foundation for Families Counseling and Consultation543.7★ (3)6 mi
33Baltimore Family Therapy, LLC544.6★ (10)18 mi
34Pasadena Center For Counseling544.5★ (30)10 mi
35Diana Gruhl, Counselor544.9★ (7)4 mi
36Select Counseling535.0★ (27)7 mi
37Collaborative Counseling Center534.4★ (14)5 mi
38Columbia Mental Health Psychiatrists and Therapists - Glen Burnie534.7★ (41)6 mi
39Fundamental Solutions Psychotherapy Center535.0★ (4)11 mi
40Milestones Counseling & Consulting Services533.3★ (7)7 mi
41Jack Crowley, Counselor535.0★ (5)4 mi
42Shannon Barth, Counselor535.0★ (5)4 mi
43Maryland Health Foundation535.0★ (38)12 mi
44Applied Care Services, LLC.535.0★ (5)12 mi
45Ashley Reid, Counselor534.8★ (4)4 mi
46Kimberly Williams, Counselor534.8★ (4)4 mi
47Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Owings Mills534.6★ (111)16 mi
48Lartey Wellness Group534.8★ (215)10 mi
49Brenda Fischel, Counselor534.2★ (5)4 mi
50A Healing Place535.0★ (7)6 mi

Also serving West Elkridge

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 West Elkridge
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Bathurst Family Therapy, LLC.5.0★ (2)12 mi
Candice Kordish, Counselor5.0★ (2)8 mi
Chidinma Eze, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner5.0★ (2)8 mi
Compassionate Care ABA, LLC5.0★ (10)In West Elkridge
Family Counseling Center5.0★ (2)15 mi
Jennifer Greenspun, Counselor5.0★ (2)17 mi
Julia Giuva, Counselor5.0★ (2)16 mi
KidWise Counseling, LLC5.0★ (2)18 mi
Lucas Lengrand, Counselor5.0★ (2)8 mi
Maria Willey, Counselor4.5★ (2)4 mi
Rachel Mall, Counselor5.0★ (2)12 mi
Safe Harbor Behavioral Care of Towson5.0★ (2)15 mi
Safe Harbor Christian Counseling1.5★ (2)5 mi
Safe Harbor Christian Counseling5.0★ (2)7 mi
Safe Harbor Christian Counseling3.5★ (2)11 mi
Safe Harbor Christian Counseling3.0★ (2)17 mi
Terra Counseling and Consulting, Inc.5.0★ (2)10 mi
Volunteers of America1.0★ (2)8 mi
Wellspring Life Counseling3.0★ (2)15 mi
Winding Road Counseling, LLC5.0★ (2)6 mi

How we ranked West Elkridge family therapists

We scored 185 West Elkridge 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 West Elkridge 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 West Elkridge: frequently asked questions

Who is the best family therapist in West Elkridge?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked family therapist in West Elkridge, MD is Mona Gobrail LCPC, LLC with an RP Score of 72/100. It has 4.4★ from 54 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Christian Counseling Services of Clarksville (#2) and SMR Counseling Services, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 185 family therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many family therapists are there in West Elkridge?

RankedPsychologists ranks 185 family therapists serving West Elkridge, 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 West Elkridge work on weekends?

51 of 185 ranked family therapists post Saturday hours and 33 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Mona Gobrail LCPC, LLC (#1), Christian Counseling Services of Clarksville (#2) and SMR Counseling Services, LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do West Elkridge family therapists have?

The median Google rating among 185 rated family therapists in West Elkridge is 4.7★, with a median of 10 reviews. Lartey Wellness Group has the most, 215 reviews, and ranks #48. 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 West Elkridge count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the West Elkridge 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 West Elkridge 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 West Elkridge

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 185 family therapists serving West Elkridge.

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