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Best Trauma And PTSD Therapists in College Park, MD (2026)

77 trauma and PTSD therapists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in College Park: Darby Integrative Counseling, LLC - EMDR, Couples, LGBTQIA+ Specialists, RP Score 67/100; 4.9★ from 23 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 24

    Most-reviewed: Safe Harbor Christian Counseling of Bowie, 255 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 77 ranked; ranked #24.

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

77 College Park trauma and PTSD therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 28 open Saturdays and 18 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 77 rated practices.

Top 10 trauma and PTSD therapists in College Park 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 trauma and PTSD therapists in College Park at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Darby Integrative Counseling, LLC - EMDR, Couples, LGBTQIA+ Specialists674.9★ (23)Silver Spring, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Micah Fleitman, LPC • EMDR Trauma Therapist665.0★ (20)Arlington, 10 mi away——
3The Trauma Resilience and Education Center of Greater DC (TREC DC)644.2★ (10)Washington, D.C., 8 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4DC Trauma Counseling624.3★ (16)Washington, D.C., 7 mi awaySat · Evenings—
5Mindspace Clinical Counseling | Virtual Therapy for Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, OCD, Christian Counseling595.0★ (7)Rockville, 11 mi awaySat · Evenings—
6EMDR, Brainspotting & Psychotherapy of Greater Washington, DC, PLLC595.0★ (12)Washington, D.C., 7 mi awayEvenings—
7Women's Trauma Therapy595.0★ (19)Bethesda, 9 mi awayEvenings—
8CapitolHill Consortium for Counseling & Consultation LLC (CCCC)584.4★ (189)Washington, D.C., 7 mi awaySat · Evenings—
9Adult Trauma and ADHD Solutions585.0★ (17)Falls Church, 14 mi awaySat—
10Potomac Behavioral Health LLC585.0★ (5)Glenmont, 20 mi away——

The 77 best trauma and PTSD therapists in College Park, 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 College Park

    Based in Silver Spring, 5 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

    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
  2. 64/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

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

    • 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 7 AM–5 PM
    Address
    1350 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036
  3. Based in Washington, D.C., 7 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.3★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1633 Q St NW #200A, Washington, DC 20009
  4. 59/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    12345 Parklawn Dr Ste 200, Rockville, MD 20852
  5. 59/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 1 PM–10 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1115 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005
  6. Based in Bethesda, 9 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    7700 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814
  7. 58/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.4★ from 189 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 189 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    650 Pennsylvania Ave. SE #440, Washington, DC 20003
  8. Based in Falls Church, 14 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    520 N Washington St Ste 100, Falls Church, VA 22046
  9. Based in Washington, D.C., 8 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–8 PM · Sat 7 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1350 Connecticut Ave NW Suite 1020, Washington, DC 20036
  10. Based in Washington, D.C., 7 mi away

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 7 AM–8 PM · Tue–Wed 8 AM–8 PM · Thu 7 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3000 Connecticut Ave NW #438, Washington, DC 20008
  11. Based in Alexandria, 13 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

    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
  12. Based in Alexandria, 13 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    1000 Bernard St Ste 203, Alexandria, VA 22314
  13. Based in Washington, D.C., 8 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 43 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–7 PM · Tue 8 AM–7 PM · Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1200 G St NW Ste 710, Washington, DC 20005
  14. Based in Falls Church, 14 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.1★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 4.1★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6 AM–10 PM · Sat–Sun 7 AM–8 PM
    Address
    256 N Washington St Ste 2, Falls Church, VA 22046
  15. Based in Allentown, 6 mi away

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–2:30 PM · Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 8 AM–7 PM · Thu 8 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed

Trauma and PTSD 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 77 ranked trauma and PTSD therapists here; the rest are on their profiles.

trauma and PTSD therapists in College Park, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26A Step Forward Counseling & Psychotherapy545.0★ (47)19 mi
27Mindology Counseling and Wellness Center544.0★ (10)5 mi
28Lifebulb544.6★ (64)18 mi
29Dr. Goldberg & Associates543.3★ (18)14 mi
30Healthy Foundations Group544.5★ (53)8 mi
31GY COUNSELING, LLC534.8★ (25)18 mi
32Fearlessly Inspired Counseling - EMDR Therapist535.0★ (20)21 mi
33Dr. Goldberg & Associates535.0★ (3)15 mi
34Dr. Dawn Johnson and Assoc. Psychotherapy534.3★ (6)8 mi
35Janna Sandmeyer Psychotherapy535.0★ (5)7 mi
36David A. Heilman, Psy.D.535.0★ (8)8 mi
37Fairfax Therapy Group535.0★ (4)16 mi
38Dr. Goldberg & Associates523.5★ (30)16 mi
39Safe Harbor Behavioral Care of Temple Hills524.8★ (26)11 mi
40Wellness Space Counseling and Consulting, LLC525.0★ (3)17 mi
41Rose Wellness Counseling524.8★ (17)20 mi
42Dr. Goldberg & Associates513.8★ (10)19 mi
43Safe Harbor Behavioral Care of Upper Marlboro514.9★ (56)15 mi
44Embody Therapy515.0★ (6)11 mi
45Worthy To Live Therapy515.0★ (7)16 mi
46Anxiety Institute McLean OCD & Anxiety Therapy504.6★ (20)14 mi
47Select Counseling505.0★ (6)12 mi
48Safe Harbor Behavioral Care of Ellicott City505.0★ (150)19 mi
49River Grove Therapy505.0★ (7)13 mi
50Gaithersburg Counseling Center494.3★ (39)19 mi

Also serving College Park

20 more trauma and PTSD therapists within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked trauma and PTSD therapists serving College Park
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Aimwell Mental Health Services LLCIn College Park
Beth Charbonneau, LCSW-C5.0★ (2)In College Park
Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)In College Park
Center for Healthy Families3.0★ (4)In College Park
David P. Fago, PhD5.0★ (5)In College Park
Dr. Memunatu Bangura, MD [Board Certified Psychiatrist]4.5★ (175)In College Park
Empowering You, LLCIn College Park
Ephesians Professional Counseling5.0★ (1)In College Park
ETW Therapeutic and Holistic Services LLC5.0★ (191)In College Park
HMS Therapy ServicesIn College Park
Institute For Life Enrichment1.0★ (1)In College Park
Kara Veigas MSW Inc5.0★ (1)In College Park
Leila H. Jones, PhDIn College Park
Lotus Point Wellness, Inc.In College Park
Mindset Wellness Center5.0★ (1)In College Park
Nancy's Hope Corner5.0★ (4)In College Park
Nimel Mental Health LLC3.4★ (5)In College Park
Renew and Revitalize Marriage & Family Institute5.0★ (1)In College Park
Safe Harbor Christian Counseling of College Park1.0★ (1)In College Park
U Matter Diversified Counseling & Therapeutic Concept, LLC2.3★ (3)In College Park

How we ranked College Park trauma and PTSD therapists

We scored 77 College Park trauma and PTSD 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 College Park 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 trauma and PTSD therapist

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure trauma and PTSD therapy is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. Ask about their training in a named trauma therapy (CPT, PE or EMDR) and whether they hold a certification in 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 trauma and PTSD 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 trauma and PTSD therapy?
  • Which trauma therapy do you use, and how many sessions does it usually take?
  • 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.

Trauma and PTSD therapists in College Park: frequently asked questions

Who is the best trauma and PTSD therapist in College Park?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked trauma and PTSD therapist in College Park, MD is Darby Integrative Counseling, LLC - EMDR, Couples, LGBTQIA+ Specialists with an RP Score of 67/100. It has 4.9★ from 23 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Micah Fleitman, LPC • EMDR Trauma Therapist (#2) and The Trauma Resilience and Education Center of Greater DC (TREC DC) (#3) follow. We ranked 77 trauma and PTSD therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many trauma and PTSD therapists are there in College Park?

RankedPsychologists ranks 77 trauma and PTSD therapists serving College Park, MD. Another 20 within 25 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 trauma and PTSD therapists in College Park work on weekends?

28 of 77 ranked trauma and PTSD therapists post Saturday hours and 18 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Darby Integrative Counseling, LLC - EMDR, Couples, LGBTQIA+ Specialists (#1), The Trauma Resilience and Education Center of Greater DC (TREC DC) (#3) and DC Trauma Counseling (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do College Park trauma and PTSD therapists have?

The median Google rating among 77 rated trauma and PTSD therapists in College Park is 4.9★, with a median of 12 reviews. Safe Harbor Christian Counseling of Bowie has the most, 255 reviews, and ranks #24. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank trauma and PTSD therapists?

Each trauma and PTSD 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 trauma and PTSD therapists outside College Park count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the College Park city center, our service radius for trauma and PTSD 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 trauma and PTSD 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 trauma and PTSD therapists in College Park ranked?

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

What therapies are used for trauma and PTSD?

Trauma-focused therapies include cognitive processing therapy (CPT), prolonged exposure (PE) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). Ask which one a therapist uses and what training they completed in it.

Can I see a trauma and PTSD 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 College Park

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 77 trauma and PTSD therapists serving College Park.