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Best Therapists And Counselors in Fort Washington, MD (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Fort Washington: Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program - Alexandria, RP Score 74/100; 3.8★ from 18 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 13

    Most-reviewed: IAFF Center of Excellence, 998 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 529 ranked; ranked #13.

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

529 Fort Washington therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 179 open Saturdays and 82 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 529 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Fort Washington 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 Fort Washington at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program - Alexandria743.8★ (18)Alexandria, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2One Alkaline Life LLC714.9★ (322)Waldorf, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Aziz Heard715.0★ (3)Accokeek, 3 mi away——
4Edifying Cognitive Solutions Group, LLC714.2★ (5)Accokeek, 3 mi away——
5Empowerment Pathways Mental Health Services, LLC715.0★ (8)Fort WashingtonSat—
6A+ Counseling Center712.6★ (5)Fort WashingtonSat—
7Center for Community mental health715.0★ (3)Alexandria, 4 mi away——
8Alpas Wellness Maryland Recovery Center714.9★ (314)Waldorf, 11 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Alexandria704.7★ (97)Alexandria, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Nirvana Mental Health and Wellness705.0★ (19)Fort Washington——

The 529 best therapists and counselors in Fort Washington, 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.

  2. #2 One Alkaline Life LLC

    Based in Waldorf, 8 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.9★ from 322 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 322 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
    Address
    1036 St Nicholas Dr, Waldorf, MD 20603
    View profile for One Alkaline Life LLC(410) 934-0580

  3. #3 Aziz Heard

    Based in Accokeek, 3 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “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
    15638 Livingston Rd #9, Accokeek, MD 20607
    View profile for Aziz Heard(202) 904-6958

  5. #5 Empowerment Pathways Mental Health Services, LLC

    Based in Fort Washington

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–2 PM · Tue–Thu closed · Fri–Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    8507 Oxon Hill Rd S15, Fort Washington, MD 20744
    View profile for Empowerment Pathways Mental Health Services, LLC(301) 779-1656

  6. #6 A+ Counseling Center

    Based in Fort Washington

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 2.6★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.6★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue 10 AM–6 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    10905 Fort Washington Rd #105, Fort Washington, MD 20744
    View profile for A+ Counseling Center(240) 766-4194

  11. #11 Jeanette Marie LLC

    Based in Alexandria, 7 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    119 Duke St, Alexandria, VA 22314
    View profile for Jeanette Marie LLC(703) 328-9148

  12. #12 Holly Ashley & Associates, LLC

    Based in Fort Washington

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6710 Oxon Hill Rd Ste 210, Forest Heights, MD 20745
    View profile for Holly Ashley & Associates, LLC(833) 833-2685

  13. #13 IAFF Center of Excellence

    Based in Clinton, 13 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.9★ from 998 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 998 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    13400 Edgemeade Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
    View profile for IAFF Center of Excellence(301) 358-0192

  15. #15 Prismatic Therapy LLC

    Based in Alexandria, 5 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 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
    1520 Belle View Blvd, Alexandria, VA 22307
    View profile for Prismatic Therapy LLC(703) 686-5402

  19. #19 Mission Connection

    Based in Arlington, 10 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    2900 S Quincy St #810, Arlington, VA 22206
    View profile for Mission Connection(866) 990-4071

  20. #20 Counseling of Alexandria, LLC

    Based in Alexandria, 7 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 10 AM–4 PM
    Address
    119 Oronoco St 2nd Floor, Alexandria, VA 22314
    View profile for Counseling of Alexandria, LLC(703) 650-9195

  21. #21 Lifebulb

    Based in Alexandria, 9 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.6★ from 64 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 64 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–10 PM · Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun 10 AM–4 PM
    Address
    6210 Old Franconia Rd A, Alexandria, VA 22310
    View profile for Lifebulb(703) 955-3703

  22. #22 Kemet Health - Springfield

    Based in Springfield, 11 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.9★ from 210 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 210 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 10:30 AM–1 PM
    Address
    5413 Backlick Rd Ste A, Springfield, VA 22151
    View profile for Kemet Health - Springfield(703) 256-1600

  23. #23 Project Safe

    Based in Alexandria, 7 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 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
    665 S Washington St, Alexandria, VA 22314
    View profile for Project Safe(703) 505-0440

  24. #24 PRS Inc

    Based in Alexandria, 6 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 3 PM–7:15 PM · Tue–Wed closed · Thu 3 PM–7:15 PM · Fri closed · Sat–Sun 12 PM–7:15 PM
    Address
    8794 Sacramento Dr # R, Alexandria, VA 22309
    View profile for PRS Inc(703) 360-8394

  25. #25 Ryan Rehabilitation LLC

    Based in Camp Springs, 10 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 266 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 266 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–1:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    5210 Auth Rd Ste 100, Camp Springs, MD 20746
    View profile for Ryan Rehabilitation LLC(301) 423-9250

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

therapists and counselors in Fort Washington, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Cushing Counseling Sex and Couples Therapy675.0★ (22)7 mi
27Alexandria Art Therapy, LLC675.0★ (3)7 mi
28Kindred Tree Healing Center675.0★ (3)8 mi
29Pristine Mental Healthcare665.0★ (34)11 mi
30God's Way Christian Counseling664.8★ (22)8 mi
31Holisticare Behavioral Health Services664.9★ (52)4 mi
32Glow kare Healthcare services664.9★ (7)6 mi
33Mental Map to Wellness665.0★ (20)7 mi
34Well Marriage Center - Alexandria665.0★ (9)7 mi
35Everbe Therapy665.0★ (27)13 mi
36BWN Inc.665.0★ (5)9 mi
37A Place of Peace Counseling665.0★ (3)8 mi
38Moxie College Counseling665.0★ (24)13 mi
39Pearl Vitality Counseling663.4★ (5)8 mi
40Z&Z Wellness665.0★ (17)9 mi
41Robyn E. Brickel, M.A., LMFT, LLC D/B/A Brickel and Associates, LLC664.3★ (18)7 mi
42Solid Ground Psychotherapy PLLC665.0★ (116)13 mi
43Lucca Holistic Counseling665.0★ (4)7 mi
44Rhema Counseling Services664.4★ (7)8 mi
45US Marine Corps Recruiting Station WALDORF654.7★ (18)8 mi
46The Relationship Center655.0★ (5)7 mi
47Washington Nutrition & Counseling Group654.2★ (93)8 mi
48Gartlan Center - Fairfax/Falls Church Community Service Board654.0★ (4)4 mi
49Atlas Behavioral Health Services653.9★ (11)8 mi
50Postpartum Wellness655.0★ (7)10 mi

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How we ranked Fort Washington therapists and counselors

We scored 529 Fort Washington 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 Fort Washington 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 Fort Washington: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Fort Washington?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Fort Washington, MD is Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program - Alexandria with an RP Score of 74/100. It has 3.8★ from 18 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. One Alkaline Life LLC (#2) and Aziz Heard (#3) follow. We ranked 529 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Fort Washington?

RankedPsychologists ranks 529 therapists and counselors serving Fort Washington, MD. 4 of them are based in Fort Washington; 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 Fort Washington work on weekends?

179 of 529 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 82 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program - Alexandria (#1), One Alkaline Life LLC (#2) and Empowerment Pathways Mental Health Services, LLC (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Fort Washington therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 529 rated therapists and counselors in Fort Washington is 4.8★, with a median of 9 reviews. IAFF Center of Excellence has the most, 998 reviews, and ranks #13. 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 Fort Washington count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Fort Washington 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 Fort Washington 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 Fort Washington

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 529 therapists and counselors serving Fort Washington.
  2. November 2026: 5 duplicate listings merged.

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