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Best Therapists And Counselors in Hunt Valley, MD (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Hunt Valley: The POI Ibogaine Institute (Ibogaine Treatment Center Mexico), RP Score 78/100; 5.0★ from 99 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 31

    Most-reviewed: Bloom Health Centers- Towson, 477 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 533 ranked; ranked #31.

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

533 Hunt Valley therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 148 open Saturdays and 74 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 533 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Hunt Valley 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 Hunt Valley at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1The POI Ibogaine Institute (Ibogaine Treatment Center Mexico)785.0★ (99)Cockeysville, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Dean R. Kirschner, PHD745.0★ (12)Cockeysville, 1 mi away——
3mary sue mccarthy, ms, lcpc​​ psychotherapist, hunt valley, md743.7★ (3)Hunt Valley——
4Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center Baltimore732.8★ (17)Hunt ValleySat · Sun · Evenings—
5GBCC Behavioral Health734.1★ (14)Cockeysville, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6UMEED Center for Healing Relationships, LLC714.2★ (5)Hunt ValleySat · Evenings—
7Saint Vincent's Villa714.1★ (15)Cockeysville, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Sante Group Baltimore County713.7★ (3)Colesville, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Temah Healthcare Services, LLC714.4★ (46)Cockeysville, 2 mi awaySat · Evenings—
10Counseling & Wellness Collective714.2★ (5)Baltimore, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 533 best therapists and counselors in Hunt Valley, 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 Hunt Valley

    #1 The POI Ibogaine Institute (Ibogaine Treatment Center Mexico)

    Based in Cockeysville, 3 mi away

    78/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 5.0★ from 99 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 99 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    12340 Rosslare Ridge Rd, Timonium, MD 21093
    View profile for The POI Ibogaine Institute (Ibogaine Treatment Center Mexico)(833) 764-2226

  2. #2 Dean R. Kirschner, PHD

    Based in Cockeysville, 1 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Address
    10635 York Rd #1, Cockeysville, MD 21030
    View profile for Dean R. Kirschner, PHD(410) 628-2121

  5. #5 GBCC Behavioral Health

    Based in Cockeysville, 2 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.1★ from 14 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–10 PM
    Address
    111 Warren Rd Ste 3A, Cockeysville, MD 21030
    View profile for GBCC Behavioral Health(410) 760-9079

  7. #7 Saint Vincent's Villa

    Based in Cockeysville, 3 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.1★ from 15 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    2600 Pot Spring Rd, Timonium, MD 21093
    View profile for Saint Vincent's Villa(667) 600-3000

  9. #9 Temah Healthcare Services, LLC

    Based in Cockeysville, 2 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.4★ from 46 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 46 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    50 Scott Adam Rd Ste 204, Cockeysville, MD 21030
    View profile for Temah Healthcare Services, LLC(410) 521-8000

  11. #11 ALK Therapy

    Based in Hunt Valley

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–3 PM · Tue 10 AM–7:30 PM · Wed 10 AM–3 PM · Thu 10 AM–7:30 PM · Fri–Sat closed · Sun 4:30 PM–8:30 PM
    Address
    1212 York Rd A302, Lutherville, MD 21093
    View profile for ALK Therapy(410) 297-7670

  12. #12 Safe Space Counseling Services

    Based in Hunt Valley

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 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–Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    9 Schilling Rd Ste LL1, Hunt Valley, MD 21031
    View profile for Safe Space Counseling Services(443) 873-0071

  13. #13 Resilient Psychiatry, LLC

    Based in Hunt Valley

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.3★ from 47 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 47 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–8 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1206 York Rd #201, Lutherville, MD 21093
    View profile for Resilient Psychiatry, LLC(410) 343-9869

  14. #14 LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Timonium

    Based in Hunt Valley

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.4★ from 61 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 61 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
    1205 York Rd Ste 14, Timonium, MD 21093
    View profile for LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Timonium(667) 425-5536

  15. #15 Ellie Mental Health

    Based in Hunt Valley

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1300 York Rd, Timonium, MD 21093
    View profile for Ellie Mental Health(410) 498-7624

  17. #17 Jonathan Cornell, Counselor

    Based in Hunt Valley

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 8 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
    1205 York Rd Ste 14, Timonium, MD 21093
    View profile for Jonathan Cornell, Counselor(667) 425-5536

  18. #18 Balance Point Wellness, LLC

    Based in Hunt Valley

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.0★ from 16 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    11350 McCormick Rd Ste 800, Hunt Valley, MD 21031
    View profile for Balance Point Wellness, LLC(410) 800-2169

  22. #22 Rooted Integrative Psychiatry LLC

    Based in Hunt Valley

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 10 AM–5 PM · Wed–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 10 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1301 York Rd Ste 800 #1106, Timonium, MD 21093
    View profile for Rooted Integrative Psychiatry LLC(443) 579-5557

  24. #24 Clarity Centers

    Based in Cockeysville, 1 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.1★ from 21 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    9 Schilling Rd #106, LUTHVLE TIMON, MD 21093
    View profile for Clarity Centers(410) 498-7567

  25. #25 Amatus Health

    Based in Owings Mills, 10 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.6★ from 36 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    10461 Mill Run Cir Ste 810 Suite 810, Owings Mills, MD 21117
    View profile for Amatus Health(866) 396-2008

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

therapists and counselors in Hunt Valley, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Core Counseling Services673.3★ (14)3 mi
27Garnering Change Psychotherapy674.4★ (14)7 mi
28The Baltimore Therapy Center674.8★ (45)9 mi
29Debbie Disney, LCSW-C. Psychotherapist673.3★ (9)6 mi
30Centre for Creative Values675.0★ (4)7 mi
31Bloom Health Centers- Towson674.6★ (477)6 mi
32Life Mastery Center662.9★ (12)1 mi
33Mina Kirkova, LCSW-C, Child and Family Therapist in Phoenix, MD664.9★ (78)4 mi
34Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Owings Mills664.6★ (111)11 mi
35LivingWaters Integrative Health664.6★ (22)3 mi
36Rebecca H Radcliffe Counseling665.0★ (4)7 mi
37Arman Taghizadeh M.D.664.9★ (87)6 mi
38The Bergand Group664.0★ (42)6 mi
39B'well Counseling Services664.7★ (28)7 mi
40Bruce Ferguson, LCPC664.8★ (43)7 mi
41Beyond Therapy Behavioral Health665.0★ (26)10 mi
42Connected Care Behavioral Health LLC - Therapy for OCD and Anxiety, Maryland664.9★ (121)9 mi
43Campsen Wellness - Grace Putz, LCPC, LMHC665.0★ (10)3 mi
44Michael Sherlock,md665.0★ (4)4 mi
45Sarah Fitzsimmons, LCPC664.0★ (4)7 mi
46Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Baltimore664.6★ (53)10 mi
47Harmony Integrated Care655.0★ (7)6 mi
48Associated Mental Health Specs653.8★ (5)7 mi
49Chesapeake Mental Health Collaborative654.6★ (9)7 mi
50Carrie Byrne653.0★ (4)7 mi

Also serving Hunt Valley

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 Hunt Valley
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Align Behavioral Health | Lindsay Cirincione, Psy.D. | Health PsychologistIn Hunt Valley
Amy S. Provan, Psy.D.5.0★ (2)In Hunt Valley
Ashley Ruocco Therapy, LLCIn Hunt Valley
Blue Balloon ABA Therapy5.0★ (1)In Hunt Valley
Child Behavioral Health Solutions5.0★ (2)In Hunt Valley
Clarity CentersIn Hunt Valley
Cowett SandraIn Hunt Valley
Eating Recovery Center Baltimore - 101 Schilling2.7★ (41)In Hunt Valley
Eating Recovery Center Baltimore - 55 Schilling2.9★ (13)In Hunt Valley
Evolve Therapy LLCIn Hunt Valley
Fairwinds Counseling GroupIn Hunt Valley
Farbman LynneIn Hunt Valley
Gladstone Psychiatry and Wellness4.2★ (70)In Hunt Valley
Healthridge Integrative Mental Health5.0★ (1)In Hunt Valley
Hunt Valley Counseling CenterIn Hunt Valley
Julia Giuva, Counselor5.0★ (2)In Hunt Valley
Katherine Jones, Counselor5.0★ (1)In Hunt Valley
Mina Kirkova Counseling - Child and Family Therapist in Hunt Valley, MD5.0★ (2)In Hunt Valley
Theresa Scott, Psy.D. & Associates, LLCIn Hunt Valley
Virginia Roberts, Counselor5.0★ (1)In Hunt Valley

How we ranked Hunt Valley therapists and counselors

We scored 533 Hunt Valley 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 Hunt Valley 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 Hunt Valley: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Hunt Valley?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Hunt Valley, MD is The POI Ibogaine Institute (Ibogaine Treatment Center Mexico) with an RP Score of 78/100. It has 5.0★ from 99 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Dean R. Kirschner, PHD (#2) and mary sue mccarthy, ms, lcpc​​ psychotherapist, hunt valley, md (#3) follow. We ranked 533 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Hunt Valley?

RankedPsychologists ranks 533 therapists and counselors serving Hunt Valley, MD. 12 of them are based in Hunt Valley; 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 Hunt Valley work on weekends?

148 of 533 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 74 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are The POI Ibogaine Institute (Ibogaine Treatment Center Mexico) (#1), Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center Baltimore (#4) and GBCC Behavioral Health (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Hunt Valley therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 533 rated therapists and counselors in Hunt Valley is 4.6★, with a median of 9 reviews. Bloom Health Centers- Towson has the most, 477 reviews, and ranks #31. 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 Hunt Valley count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Hunt Valley 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 Hunt Valley 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 Hunt Valley

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 533 therapists and counselors serving Hunt Valley.
  2. November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.

More therapists and counselors and Hunt Valley pages