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Best Therapists And Counselors in Silver Spring, MD (2026)

1,085 therapists and counselors ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Silver Spring: Ob-Gyn Associates of Advantia (Silver Spring Office), RP Score 77/100; 4.7★ from 2,491 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 2 PM.

  2. 5

    Most-reviewed: Mindoula Health, 265 Google reviews at 4.2★, the most of 1,085 ranked after Ob-Gyn Associates of Advantia (Silver Spring Office); ranked #5.

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

1,085 Silver Spring therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 371 open Saturdays and 139 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 1,085 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Ob-Gyn Associates of Advantia (Silver Spring Office)774.7★ (2,491)Silver SpringSatOverall
2Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Silver Spring764.5★ (56)Silver SpringSat · Sun · Evenings—
3Darby Integrative Counseling, LLC - EMDR, Couples, LGBTQIA+ Specialists764.9★ (23)Silver SpringSat · Sun · Evenings—
4Solabe Family Health765.0★ (20)Silver SpringSat · Sun—
5Mindoula Health764.2★ (265)Silver Spring—Most reviews
6Rock Creek Forest Counseling765.0★ (3)Kemp Mill, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Healing-Circle LLC Counseling Services764.7★ (12)Silver SpringSat · Sun · Evenings—
8Dr. Mary Obiyo, DNP, PMHNP-BC755.0★ (6)Silver Spring——
9Compass Health Center754.0★ (20)Silver SpringSat · Sun · Evenings—
10Behavior Therapy Center of Greater Washington754.4★ (7)Silver Spring——

The 1,085 best therapists and counselors in Silver Spring, 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 Silver Spring

    Based in Silver Spring

    77/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.7★ from 2,491 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 2,491 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 7:30 AM–4 PM · Tue–Wed 8 AM–4 PM · Thu–Fri 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    10750 Columbia Pike Suite 700, Silver Spring, MD 20901
  2. 76/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.9★ from 23 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7:30 AM–9 PM
    Address
    8700 Georgia Ave #404, Silver Spring, MD 20910
  3. Based in Silver Spring

    76/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    11120 New Hampshire Ave #309, Silver Spring, MD 20904
  4. Based in Silver Spring

    76/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.2★ from 265 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 265 Google reviews
    Address
    8040 Georgia Ave Ste 170, Silver Spring, MD 20910
  5. 76/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–7 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–3 PM
    Address
    8730 Georgia Ave #200, Silver Spring, MD 20910
  6. Based in Silver Spring

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.0★ from 20 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–10 PM · Sat–Sun 9:30 AM–9 PM
    Address
    11941 Bournefield Way Ste 100, Silver Spring, MD 20904
  7. Based in Silver Spring

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 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
    11235 Oak Leaf Dr #110, Silver Spring, MD 20901
  8. Based in Silver Spring

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun 2 PM–7 PM
    Address
    8701 Georgia Ave Ste 411, Silver Spring, MD 20910
  9. 74/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.8★ from 131 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 131 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 7 AM–5 PM · Wed–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
    Address
    7187 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda, MD 20815
  10. 74/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.7★ from 46 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 46 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–9 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat closed · Sun 9 AM–2 PM
    Address
    8555 16th St, Silver Spring, MD 20910
  11. Based in Silver Spring

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    8630 Fenton St #520, Silver Spring, MD 20910
  12. Based in Washington, D.C., 6 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1750 H St NW #360, Washington, DC 20006

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 1,085 ranked therapists and counselors here; the rest are on their profiles.

therapists and counselors in Silver Spring, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Chizara Therapeutic Services735.0★ (12)In Silver Spring
27Adriana Silva | Therapy & Mental Health - Licensed Counselor735.0★ (5)5 mi
28Psychiatric Mental Health by Dr.Eden Taye724.8★ (16)In Silver Spring
29One Medical Primary Care Clinic - Adams Morgan724.6★ (120)5 mi
30Safe Harbor Behavioral Care of Silver Spring724.9★ (91)In Silver Spring
31Caitlin Magidson, LCPC725.0★ (13)4 mi
32Innovative Behavioral Medicine724.9★ (128)In Silver Spring
33New Town Wellness725.0★ (27)5 mi
34Takoma Therapy LLC723.9★ (23)In Silver Spring
35Divine Wellness and Psychiatric Services725.0★ (12)In Silver Spring
36Everbe Therapy725.0★ (27)7 mi
37PsychCare Psychological Services, LLC724.0★ (4)In Silver Spring
38Laurel Fay & Associates724.0★ (4)In Silver Spring
39Sunshine Consulting & Counseling, Inc.724.0★ (4)In Silver Spring
40Boho Therapy725.0★ (5)In Silver Spring
41Canyon Kids Occupational Therapy725.0★ (13)4 mi
42Transformational Behavioral Health725.0★ (4)In Silver Spring
43Stillness Counseling Services715.0★ (3)In Silver Spring
44Counseling Center Group of Washington, DC715.0★ (10)4 mi
45Creative Ways Therapy714.5★ (8)1 mi
46Cushing Counseling Sex and Couples Therapy715.0★ (5)6 mi
47Keith Miller Counseling, LLC715.0★ (3)3 mi
48Jason M Goldberg LCSW-C LLC714.2★ (10)4 mi
49Headspace & Wellness Clinic | Outpatient Mental Health Services in Washington, DC715.0★ (4)6 mi
50Emotionally Focused Therapy Center715.0★ (31)In Silver Spring

Also serving Silver Spring

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 Silver Spring
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Ament Aaron MD3.7★ (3)In Silver Spring
American Psychiatric Care ,Silver Spring4.4★ (118)In Silver Spring
Berger Allan S MD2.3★ (9)In Silver Spring
CenterWell Home Health4.4★ (55)In Silver Spring
DR. EDEN HEALTHCARE SERVICES LLC4.9★ (17)In Silver Spring
Dr. Ivan Walks4.5★ (64)In Silver Spring
E and B Behavioral and Medical Clinic5.0★ (5)In Silver Spring
Elevate Recovery Center Montgomery County4.6★ (13)In Silver Spring
Embolden Psychology2.3★ (6)In Silver Spring
John S. Daken, MD3.7★ (3)In Silver Spring
Kara Goobic, PsyD5.0★ (2)In Silver Spring
Little Leaves Behavioral Services, Silver Spring5.0★ (3)In Silver Spring
Lorrie Ness, PhD4.4★ (7)In Silver Spring
Sapin Linda R3.7★ (3)In Silver Spring
Siddique Hoorie I4.7★ (3)In Silver Spring
SOL Mental Health3.0★ (2)In Silver Spring
Syed Asif Ali MD3.0★ (24)In Silver Spring
The Language and Behavior Center5.0★ (8)In Silver Spring
The Stixrud Group4.2★ (21)In Silver Spring
Witter Jeanette PhD5.0★ (4)In Silver Spring

How we ranked Silver Spring therapists and counselors

We scored 1,085 Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Silver Spring?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Silver Spring, MD is Ob-Gyn Associates of Advantia (Silver Spring Office) with an RP Score of 77/100. It has 4.7★ from 2,491 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 2 PM. Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Silver Spring (#2) and Darby Integrative Counseling, LLC - EMDR, Couples, LGBTQIA+ Specialists (#3) follow. We ranked 1,085 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Silver Spring?

RankedPsychologists ranks 1,085 therapists and counselors serving Silver Spring, MD. 30 of them are based in Silver Spring; 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 Silver Spring work on weekends?

371 of 1,085 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 139 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Ob-Gyn Associates of Advantia (Silver Spring Office) (#1), Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Silver Spring (#2) and Darby Integrative Counseling, LLC - EMDR, Couples, LGBTQIA+ Specialists (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Silver Spring therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 1,085 rated therapists and counselors in Silver Spring is 4.7★, with a median of 9 reviews. Ob-Gyn Associates of Advantia (Silver Spring Office) has the most, 2,491 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Silver Spring count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 1,085 therapists and counselors serving Silver Spring.
  2. November 2026: 4 duplicate listings merged.