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Best Therapists And Counselors in Arnold, MD (2026)

245 therapists and counselors ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Arnold: Joani the Interventionist CIP Alc/Drug/Process interventionist, RP Score 77/100; 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 7

    Most-reviewed: LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Arnold, 288 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 245 ranked; ranked #7.

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

245 Arnold therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 61 open Saturdays and 20 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 245 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Arnold 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 therapists and counselors in Arnold at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Joani the Interventionist CIP Alc/Drug/Process interventionist775.0★ (50)Annapolis, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Dr. Angelica Shiels755.0★ (4)ArnoldSat · Sun · Evenings—
3Janelle M. Love, MD753.9★ (11)Arnold——
4Baltimore Annapolis Center for Integrative Healing745.0★ (3)ArnoldSat · Sun · Evenings—
5Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Annapolis734.7★ (60)Annapolis, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Wellshore Psychology - Laura Groft, Ph.D., LLC725.0★ (12)Severna Park, 3 mi away——
7LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Arnold724.5★ (288)Arnold—Most reviews
8Yeazel Matthew R725.0★ (11)Annapolis, 3 mi away——
9Waves of Wellness Studio715.0★ (4)Severna Park, 3 mi away——
10Dr. Rachel Strass, DOM, LAc, Spirit Point Healing714.9★ (56)Arnold——

The 245 best therapists and counselors in Arnold, 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 Arnold

    Based in Annapolis, 3 mi away

    77/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1980 Scotts Crossing Way Suite 104, Annapolis, MD 21401
  2. Based in Arnold

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat 9 PM–12 AM · Sun 12 AM–1 PM
    Address
    1298 Bay Dale Dr #211, Arnold, MD 21012
  3. Based in Arnold

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.9★ from 11 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.9★ from 11 Google reviews
    Address
    269 Peninsula Farm Rd Ste D, Arnold, MD 21012
  4. 72/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.5★ from 288 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 288 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–4:30 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1511 Ritchie Hwy Ste 202, Arnold, MD 21012
  5. Based in Annapolis, 3 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Address
    Annapolis, MD 21409
  6. Based in Severna Park, 3 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    815 Ritchie Hwy Ste 112, Severna Park, MD 21146
  7. 71/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 2 PM–6 PM · Tue closed · Wed–Thu 10 AM–6 PM · Fri 10 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1507 Ritchie Hwy Ste 103, Arnold, MD 21012
  8. Based in Severna Park, 4 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.7★ from 61 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 61 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    601 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, Severna Park, MD 21146
  9. Based in Arnold

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 3.2★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.2★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–4 PM · Wed 8 AM–7 PM · Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat 10 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
  10. 71/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–4:30 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1511 Ritchie Hwy Ste 202, Arnold, MD 21012
  11. Based in Annapolis, 2 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.2★ from 16 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    588 Bellerive Dr #1D, Annapolis, MD 21409
  12. Based in Annapolis, 2 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 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
  13. Based in Annapolis, 4 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    133 Defense Hwy #110, Annapolis, MD 21401
  14. Based in Annapolis, 4 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 2.9★ from 17 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.9★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–3 PM
    Address
    900 Bestgate Rd Ste 210, Annapolis, MD 21401
  15. Based in Severna Park, 3 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.9★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 10 AM–8 PM · Fri 10 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    836 Ritchie Hwy #6, Severna Park, MD 21146
  16. Based in Severna Park, 3 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 1.6★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 1.6★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    819 Ritchie Hwy #2001, Severna Park, MD 21146
  17. Based in Arnold

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–4:30 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1511 Ritchie Hwy Ste 202, Arnold, MD 21012
  18. 69/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–4:30 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1511 Ritchie Hwy Ste 202, Arnold, MD 21012
  19. Based in Annapolis, 4 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 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
  20. Based in Arnold

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Wed 9 AM–3 PM · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1298 Bay Dale Dr #211, Arnold, MD 21012

Therapists and counselors 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 245 ranked therapists and counselors here; the rest are on their profiles.

therapists and counselors in Arnold, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program - Annapolis, Magnolia House693.3★ (8)8 mi
27Bay Area Behavior Health692.5★ (16)3 mi
28Cedar Counseling & Wellness695.0★ (7)4 mi
29LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Annapolis694.6★ (143)3 mi
30My whole health solutions695.0★ (4)In Arnold
31Creating Healthy Connections695.0★ (6)In Arnold
32Turning Leaf Counseling, Consultation & Coaching, Inc.684.2★ (19)4 mi
33Fearlessly Inspired Counseling - EMDR Therapist685.0★ (20)4 mi
34Proud Moments ABA685.0★ (4)4 mi
35Timothy Griffith, Counselor685.0★ (3)In Arnold
36David Mank, Counselor, LCPC, NCC, M.Div, MS685.0★ (3)4 mi
37Pascal Crisis Stabilization Center682.5★ (54)6 mi
38Sandstone Care Teen Center at Crownsville683.4★ (87)8 mi
39Rabinowitz Counseling Services684.6★ (8)4 mi
40Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program - Annapolis, Birch House683.3★ (60)8 mi
41GY COUNSELING, LLC684.8★ (25)8 mi
42Luminous Psychotherapy, LLC685.0★ (5)4 mi
43Severna Park Counseling Center685.0★ (3)4 mi
44The Mood Center674.6★ (61)4 mi
45Committed To Change, Inc.674.8★ (52)4 mi
46Pasadena Center For Counseling674.5★ (30)8 mi
47Collide Behavioral Health, LLC675.0★ (5)4 mi
48Elevation Therapy Group LLC674.9★ (9)8 mi
49Solace Mental Health and Wellness674.6★ (22)3 mi
50Remedy Counseling, LLC674.1★ (35)3 mi

Also serving Arnold

20 more therapists and counselors within 15 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked therapists and counselors serving Arnold
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Anderson Eric LIn Arnold
Anthony Wolff, Psychologist1.0★ (1)In Arnold
Arika Otani, EdDIn Arnold
Bruce Turnquist Psyd & Associates5.0★ (4)In Arnold
Cindy T Graham PhDIn Arnold
Dr. Scott E. Smith5.0★ (1)In Arnold
Jennifer Greenspun, Counselor5.0★ (2)In Arnold
Kendra B. Schechter, PHDIn Arnold
Kett Allison PhDIn Arnold
KidWise Counseling, LLC5.0★ (2)In Arnold
Kinley Millett, CounselorIn Arnold
Laurie F. Donze, PhD5.0★ (1)In Arnold
Laurie Scheidle, PsychologistIn Arnold
Lynn L. Owens, PsyDIn Arnold
Mc Clanahan & Associates5.0★ (1)In Arnold
Robina Hameed Niazi5.0★ (2)In Arnold
Tana L. Clarke, PhD5.0★ (1)In Arnold
TJ Jones-Rouse, LCSW-C, Achieve Balance Counseling, LLC5.0★ (2)In Arnold
Tranquility Woods Addiction Treatment Center - Arnold Outpatient5.0★ (27)In Arnold
Zatkin Debra B5.0★ (2)In Arnold

How we ranked Arnold therapists and counselors

We scored 245 Arnold therapists and counselors 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 Arnold 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 therapist

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure they regularly work with clients who have your concern, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. Check which license they hold (for example LPC, LCSW, LMFT or RP) and look it up with the board or college that issued it.
  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 therapist

  • Are you accepting new clients, and how soon could I start?
  • Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
  • How often do you work with concerns like mine?
  • Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
  • 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.

Therapists and counselors in Arnold: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Arnold?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Arnold, MD is Joani the Interventionist CIP Alc/Drug/Process interventionist with an RP Score of 77/100. It has 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Dr. Angelica Shiels (#2) and Janelle M. Love, MD (#3) follow. We ranked 245 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Arnold?

RankedPsychologists ranks 245 therapists and counselors serving Arnold, MD. 15 of them are based in Arnold; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 15 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 therapists and counselors in Arnold work on weekends?

61 of 245 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 20 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Joani the Interventionist CIP Alc/Drug/Process interventionist (#1), Dr. Angelica Shiels (#2) and Baltimore Annapolis Center for Integrative Healing (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Arnold therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 245 rated therapists and counselors in Arnold is 4.6★, with a median of 10 reviews. LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Arnold has the most, 288 reviews, and ranks #7. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank therapists and counselors?

Each 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 therapists and counselors outside Arnold count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Arnold city center, our service radius for therapists and counselors. 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 therapists and counselors 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 therapists and counselors in Arnold ranked?

Each practice gets an RP Score from 0 to 100 from 8 published factors, including its Google rating, how clearly it focuses on therapy and counseling and how close it is. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank. The score does not measure treatment outcomes.

Is a licensed counselor the same as a psychologist?

No. Licensed professional counselors, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists and, in Ontario, registered psychotherapists hold their own licenses and answer to their own boards or colleges. They provide talk therapy for many of the same concerns; formal psychological testing is usually done by a psychologist.

Can I see a 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 Arnold

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 245 therapists and counselors serving Arnold.