Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “EMDR psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.
Best Trauma And PTSD Therapists in Towson, MD (2026)
31 trauma and PTSD therapists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Towson: Intuitive Healing and Wellness, RP Score 67/100; 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 7
Most-reviewed: Safe Harbor Behavioral Care of White Marsh, 226 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 31 ranked; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
31 Towson trauma and PTSD therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 7 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 31 rated practices.
Top 10 trauma and PTSD therapists in Towson 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.
| Rank | Business | RP Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Intuitive Healing and Wellness | 67 | 5.0★ (6) | Frederick, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Urban Trauma Counseling Center | 61 | 3.3★ (7) | Lochearn, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Sojourn Well, LLC | Trauma Therapy Intensives | 61 | 5.0★ (4) | Towson | Evenings | — |
| 4 | Safe Harbor Behavioral Care of Towson | 61 | 4.9★ (88) | Towson | — | — |
| 5 | New Connections Counseling Center | 59 | 5.0★ (32) | Baltimore, 5 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Integrative Behavioral Health | 59 | 4.4★ (5) | Baltimore, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Safe Harbor Behavioral Care of White Marsh | 56 | 4.9★ (226) | Baltimore, 9 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 8 | Krista Verrastro, MA, RDT/BCT - Drama Therapist & EMDR Therapist | 55 | 4.8★ (19) | Reisterstown, 13 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 9 | Creative Pathways Counseling | 53 | 5.0★ (3) | Baltimore, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | The Center for Trauma, Stress, and Anxiety, LLC | 52 | 4.0★ (22) | Bel Air, 16 mi away | — | — |
The 31 best trauma and PTSD therapists in Towson, 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.
Scores below: based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
- 67/100RP Score
Based in Lochearn, 9 mi away
61/100RP ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.
Based in Towson
61/100RP ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based in Towson
61/100RP ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.9★ from 88 Google reviews, based in Towson.
Based in Baltimore, 5 mi away
59/100RP ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based in Baltimore, 6 mi away
59/100RP ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based in Baltimore, 9 mi away
56/100RP ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 226 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based in Reisterstown, 13 mi away
55/100RP ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.
Based in Baltimore, 4 mi away
53/100RP ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, 4 mi from Towson.
Based in Bel Air, 16 mi away
52/100RP ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.
Based in Reisterstown, 13 mi away
52/100RP ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based in Ellicott City, 17 mi away
51/100RP ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 150 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based in Bel Air, 16 mi away
51/100RP ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 176 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based in Glen Burnie, 21 mi away
51/100RP ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based in Baltimore, 9 mi away
51/100RP ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based in Columbia, 18 mi away
51/100RP ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based in Ellicott City, 15 mi away
50/100RP ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”.
Based in Bel Air, 16 mi away
49/100RP ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based in Bel Air, 16 mi away
49/100RP ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based in Bel Air, 18 mi away
49/100RP ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based in Columbia, 18 mi away
49/100RP ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based in Eldersburg, 15 mi away
48/100RP ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.5★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based in Bel Air, 16 mi away
48/100RP ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.4★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based in Bel Air, 16 mi away
47/100RP ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based in Ellicott City, 17 mi away
47/100RP ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
All 31 trauma and PTSD therapists
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #31, in RP Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | RP Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Safe Harbor Christian Counseling of Bel Air North | 46 | 4.5★ (10) | 18 mi |
| 27 | Shine Wellness, LLC | 46 | 4.7★ (94) | 22 mi |
| 28 | Safe Harbor Behavioral Care of Westminster | 44 | 4.9★ (46) | 24 mi |
| 29 | Live. Balanced. Life. | 42 | 3.7★ (3) | 23 mi |
| 30 | Anchorage Counseling, LLC | 42 | 5.0★ (3) | 23 mi |
| 31 | Magothy River Counseling | 41 | 4.2★ (5) | 23 mi |
Also serving Towson
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.
How we ranked Towson trauma and PTSD therapists
We scored 31 Towson 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Towson data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Review volume | 5% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of Google reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availability | Measured |
| Specialty focus | 25% | How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 15% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
How to choose a trauma and PTSD therapist
- Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
- Make sure trauma and PTSD therapy is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
- Ask about their training in a named trauma therapy (CPT, PE or EMDR) and whether they hold a certification in it.
- 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.
- Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
- 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.
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Update log for Towson
- November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 31 trauma and PTSD therapists serving Towson.
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