TRICARE Therapists in Maryland
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Dr. Scott is a dedicated and compassionate psychiatrist with a deep commitment to helping patients gain a better understanding of mental health and best practices to address confidential topics and navigate challenges where one may feel vulnerable or taboo to discuss.
Dr. Scott is a dedicated and compassionate psychiatrist with a deep commitment to helping patients gain a better understanding of mental health and best practices to address confidential topics and navigate challenges where one may feel vulnerable or taboo to discuss.
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Welcome, and thank you for being here! Congratulations on taking this first step in your growth process, which is the hardest one. It takes a great deal of courage to face the challenges that often require reaching your own innermost vulnerable self, to open up in order to discover your strength, wisdom, and to trust your intuition in becoming your whole amazing self. It takes a lot of courage to walk through the doors of change and it's impossible to do it alone. Basically everyone, at one time or another in his or her lifetime needs a trusted, nonbiased, wise, and nonjudgmental person in order to meet life's demands.
Welcome, and thank you for being here! Congratulations on taking this first step in your growth process, which is the hardest one. It takes a great deal of courage to face the challenges that often require reaching your own innermost vulnerable self, to open up in order to discover your strength, wisdom, and to trust your intuition in becoming your whole amazing self. It takes a lot of courage to walk through the doors of change and it's impossible to do it alone. Basically everyone, at one time or another in his or her lifetime needs a trusted, nonbiased, wise, and nonjudgmental person in order to meet life's demands.
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Notable Life Counseling Services LLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Bel Air, MD 21015
The clients of Notable Life Counseling Services are diverse and many are accomplished individuals who are trying to make the most of their lives in a fast paced world while embracing full life potential. Through counseling process, our clients are able to rediscover that life is worth living. Life is worthy and remarkable. It is meaningful. Life is the reason why they want to get better, to be happier, to accomplish more, to trust more, to be more prospers psychologically, spiritually, and physically. They want to have purposeful and meaningful life.
The clients of Notable Life Counseling Services are diverse and many are accomplished individuals who are trying to make the most of their lives in a fast paced world while embracing full life potential. Through counseling process, our clients are able to rediscover that life is worth living. Life is worthy and remarkable. It is meaningful. Life is the reason why they want to get better, to be happier, to accomplish more, to trust more, to be more prospers psychologically, spiritually, and physically. They want to have purposeful and meaningful life.
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My main focus, developed over many years in public and in private practice, is help people to understand themselves better, leading towards growth and change, in their self-determined direction, to improve the quality of their lives. I try to think in terms of person-in-environment, which is a systems approach and it involves both the modalities of individual and family therapy. Healing relationships is an area of great interest to me. Ten years of practice in the realm of hypnotherapy has shown me the amazing power of the mind to bring about great change in even a limited number of sessions.
My main focus, developed over many years in public and in private practice, is help people to understand themselves better, leading towards growth and change, in their self-determined direction, to improve the quality of their lives. I try to think in terms of person-in-environment, which is a systems approach and it involves both the modalities of individual and family therapy. Healing relationships is an area of great interest to me. Ten years of practice in the realm of hypnotherapy has shown me the amazing power of the mind to bring about great change in even a limited number of sessions.
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Stacy A Stinchcomb
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Annapolis, MD 21401 (Online Only)
Welcome! I understand that, since you are searching for a therapist, you are looking for answers and renewed hope in a difficult season of your life. I am here to help and look forward to meeting you. I have worked with clients experiencing a variety of issues and trauma including sexual abuse, domestic abuse, and grief and loss for about 20 years. I also value marriage and the family and want to help couples work through their issues and see them grow in their ability to communicate and resolve the conflicts that are bound to happen in relationships.
Welcome! I understand that, since you are searching for a therapist, you are looking for answers and renewed hope in a difficult season of your life. I am here to help and look forward to meeting you. I have worked with clients experiencing a variety of issues and trauma including sexual abuse, domestic abuse, and grief and loss for about 20 years. I also value marriage and the family and want to help couples work through their issues and see them grow in their ability to communicate and resolve the conflicts that are bound to happen in relationships.
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Amy Bogdon-Abrams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Pikesville, MD 21208 (Online Only)
I believe that everyone already has what it takes to feel better, make powerful personal changes and to heal - and it is my job to create a safe and nurturing environment so that each individual can uncover and grow their own skills. I feel privileged every day to be able to do this work and bear witness to the strength, resiliency and bravery of the people who sit across from me.
I believe that everyone already has what it takes to feel better, make powerful personal changes and to heal - and it is my job to create a safe and nurturing environment so that each individual can uncover and grow their own skills. I feel privileged every day to be able to do this work and bear witness to the strength, resiliency and bravery of the people who sit across from me.
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Arin Jayes
Counselor, LCPC, NCC, CBIS, CTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Annapolis, MD 21403
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome to counseling! I’m glad you're here. My goal is to meet you where you are and serve as an ally in your therapy journey. A typical session with me is collaborative, psychoeducational, and constructive, with a healthy dose of humor. I help clients develop insight into old patterns that may have helped them in the past but are no longer serving them in the present. I support clients as they accept what is, identify alternative pathways, and commit to change. Informed by the trauma response, I teach my clients skills to regulate their nervous system and catalyze their brain’s natural neuroplasticity.
Welcome to counseling! I’m glad you're here. My goal is to meet you where you are and serve as an ally in your therapy journey. A typical session with me is collaborative, psychoeducational, and constructive, with a healthy dose of humor. I help clients develop insight into old patterns that may have helped them in the past but are no longer serving them in the present. I support clients as they accept what is, identify alternative pathways, and commit to change. Informed by the trauma response, I teach my clients skills to regulate their nervous system and catalyze their brain’s natural neuroplasticity.
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I am a certified professional Spiritual/Life/Executive Coach and Ordained Minister who specializes in personal growth, relationship. romance, sex and career coaching. I am part of a private practice in Prince Frederick, Maryland. I serve as a private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. I am a collaborative, solution-focused Life Coach. Through this approach, I provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges.
I am a certified professional Spiritual/Life/Executive Coach and Ordained Minister who specializes in personal growth, relationship. romance, sex and career coaching. I am part of a private practice in Prince Frederick, Maryland. I serve as a private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. I am a collaborative, solution-focused Life Coach. Through this approach, I provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges.
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Chesapeake Neuro-Behavioral Health LLC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Owings, MD 20736
Chesapeake Neuro-Behavioral Health, LLC (CNBH). is a multidisciplinary practice. Our team is comprised of clinical registered nurse practitioners, licensed psychologist, licensed clinical social workers, licensed clinical professional counselors & BCIA certified neuro-therapists specializing in the area of neuro-behavioral health. At CNBH, our mission is to enhance cognitive, emotional, and physical functioning with the goal of achieving peak performance. Diagnostic and treatment services include brain mapping, psychological testing, psychotherapy, neuromodulation/neurofeedback, and medication management.
Chesapeake Neuro-Behavioral Health, LLC (CNBH). is a multidisciplinary practice. Our team is comprised of clinical registered nurse practitioners, licensed psychologist, licensed clinical social workers, licensed clinical professional counselors & BCIA certified neuro-therapists specializing in the area of neuro-behavioral health. At CNBH, our mission is to enhance cognitive, emotional, and physical functioning with the goal of achieving peak performance. Diagnostic and treatment services include brain mapping, psychological testing, psychotherapy, neuromodulation/neurofeedback, and medication management.
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Kori-Lynn Ross
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lanham, MD 20706 (Online Only)
Are you looking for a dedicated mental wellness therapist who is purposeful and culturally responsive while aiding you along your mental wellness journey? If so, I am here to help you discover a healthier you. I provide a judgment-free space and will partner with you to achieve your wellness goals. I take an eclectic theoretical approach to interventions such as Brief Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Experiential, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I will remain dedicated to persevering on your behalf, in pursuit of personal growth and resilience.
Are you looking for a dedicated mental wellness therapist who is purposeful and culturally responsive while aiding you along your mental wellness journey? If so, I am here to help you discover a healthier you. I provide a judgment-free space and will partner with you to achieve your wellness goals. I take an eclectic theoretical approach to interventions such as Brief Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Experiential, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I will remain dedicated to persevering on your behalf, in pursuit of personal growth and resilience.
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The ideal client is someone who is experiencing anxiety, depressive symptoms and is experiencing relationship issues. The goals of this client would be to reduce their anxiety and depression by working on improving their relationship. They want improve their relationship because they want to reduce their anxiety intensity and depressive symptoms.
The ideal client is someone who is experiencing anxiety, depressive symptoms and is experiencing relationship issues. The goals of this client would be to reduce their anxiety and depression by working on improving their relationship. They want improve their relationship because they want to reduce their anxiety intensity and depressive symptoms.
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Women's InnerFitness & Wellness Center, LLC
Psychologist, PsyD, PhD, LCSW, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bowie, MD 20715 (Online Only)
Are you a driven, successful woman who excels in your career, cares deeply for your family, and strives to achieve personal goals? Do you find yourself juggling numerous responsibilities, feeling the weight of it all, and wondering how to balance everything? Do you need support in carving out time for self-care and nurturing your well-being? We specialize in helping women like you find balance, regain control of their lives, and prioritize their well-being. Finding the time and energy for self-care can be challenging, but it is crucial for sustained mental health and overall happiness.
Are you a driven, successful woman who excels in your career, cares deeply for your family, and strives to achieve personal goals? Do you find yourself juggling numerous responsibilities, feeling the weight of it all, and wondering how to balance everything? Do you need support in carving out time for self-care and nurturing your well-being? We specialize in helping women like you find balance, regain control of their lives, and prioritize their well-being. Finding the time and energy for self-care can be challenging, but it is crucial for sustained mental health and overall happiness.
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Judith M. Levy, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, MA
Not Verified Not Verified
Owings Mills, MD 21117
Judy Levy, LCSW-C, is a licensed certified clinical social worker & therapist in Baltimore, MD, with MSW and MA (in Applied and Professional Ethics). Judy worked at the Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore for over 30 years as the Director of Social Work. The Kennedy Krieger Institute, affiliated with Johns Hopkins Hospital, provides treatment for children with developmental disorders. She provides mental health therapy to children and their parents, families, and couples. If you would like a free phone consultation, contact me at 410-486-2318 or email me at judylevy45@gmail.com
Judy Levy, LCSW-C, is a licensed certified clinical social worker & therapist in Baltimore, MD, with MSW and MA (in Applied and Professional Ethics). Judy worked at the Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore for over 30 years as the Director of Social Work. The Kennedy Krieger Institute, affiliated with Johns Hopkins Hospital, provides treatment for children with developmental disorders. She provides mental health therapy to children and their parents, families, and couples. If you would like a free phone consultation, contact me at 410-486-2318 or email me at judylevy45@gmail.com
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Terry Nunley & Associates (Co-Occurring Treatment)
PMHNP, FNP-C, LCSW-C, LCAD-C, ADT
Verified Verified
Annapolis, MD 21401 (Online Only)
Terry Nunley & Associates are available to explore your behavioral health needs, to include counseling and medication management with a focus on medicated assisted treatment (MAT). All too often people are asked to “tough it out” when it comes to mental health challenges or addiction.
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Shania S Greenwood
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Owings Mills, MD 21117
I am so glad that you are here. Taking the steps toward healing is no easy task, so if no one has said it, I am so proud of you. Society spends so much time trying to tell us who we are and what we need to be that sometimes we forget who we are and what we are worth. The hardest part of the therapeutic process is showing up. Healing can be complicated and scary at times. However, through this process, I hope you discover all the beautiful qualities that make you exceptional.
I am so glad that you are here. Taking the steps toward healing is no easy task, so if no one has said it, I am so proud of you. Society spends so much time trying to tell us who we are and what we need to be that sometimes we forget who we are and what we are worth. The hardest part of the therapeutic process is showing up. Healing can be complicated and scary at times. However, through this process, I hope you discover all the beautiful qualities that make you exceptional.
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Maria Nusser
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ellicott City, MD 21042 (Online Only)
Have you been secretly struggling with burdens trying to ‘grin and bear it’? Have you been traumatized? Feel unloveable or worthless? Does finishing school or keeping a job seem impossible? Are you having trouble connecting with family and friends? Feel like your full potential is unreachable? Or frustrated with life itself? You’re not broken or alone; therapy can be a great tool that can help you find that inner resiliency to keep moving forward without being weighed down by guilt, shame, or judgement. It’s okay to ask for support and help, especially when the world feels like a dumpster fire on top of our own personal battles.
Have you been secretly struggling with burdens trying to ‘grin and bear it’? Have you been traumatized? Feel unloveable or worthless? Does finishing school or keeping a job seem impossible? Are you having trouble connecting with family and friends? Feel like your full potential is unreachable? Or frustrated with life itself? You’re not broken or alone; therapy can be a great tool that can help you find that inner resiliency to keep moving forward without being weighed down by guilt, shame, or judgement. It’s okay to ask for support and help, especially when the world feels like a dumpster fire on top of our own personal battles.
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Dr. Renita C Gabriel
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Crofton, MD 21114
Waitlist for new clients
I believe healing happens within the context of relationships-our relationship with God, ourselves, and others. As therapists we have the privilege of facilitating and bearing witness to change in people's lives impacted through the therapeutic relationship. I help people improve their relationships with themselves and others.
I believe healing happens within the context of relationships-our relationship with God, ourselves, and others. As therapists we have the privilege of facilitating and bearing witness to change in people's lives impacted through the therapeutic relationship. I help people improve their relationships with themselves and others.
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Sydnie Spearman, LCPC Sydnie Spearman is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland who started practicing in 2016. She has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Sociology, and Criminal Justice from Northern Michigan University and a Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.
Sydnie Spearman, LCPC Sydnie Spearman is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland who started practicing in 2016. She has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Sociology, and Criminal Justice from Northern Michigan University and a Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.
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I see therapy not just as a form of a treatment but also as a gift we give to ourselves. Through therapy, we explore our thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and our relationship with others, including work and society. These explorations can be done alone but is more effective with a therapist, who can see patterns, themes, options, and solutions that we often overlook ourselves. Your relationship with me is a safe space to explore, to understand, to connect, and ultimately, to heal.
I see therapy not just as a form of a treatment but also as a gift we give to ourselves. Through therapy, we explore our thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and our relationship with others, including work and society. These explorations can be done alone but is more effective with a therapist, who can see patterns, themes, options, and solutions that we often overlook ourselves. Your relationship with me is a safe space to explore, to understand, to connect, and ultimately, to heal.
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Hopeful Counseling
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, EdD, LCPC, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lanham, MD 20706
Hopeful Counseling believes in having a spiritual foundation along with assisting people reach their highest and fullest desires of their heart. Spiritual faith is an important factor that adds to the overall quality of a person's life, along with exercise. Our approach is holistic and includes family connections and inter-personal relationships.
Hopeful Counseling believes in having a spiritual foundation along with assisting people reach their highest and fullest desires of their heart. Spiritual faith is an important factor that adds to the overall quality of a person's life, along with exercise. Our approach is holistic and includes family connections and inter-personal relationships.
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TRICARE Therapists
Does insurance cover therapy, prescriptions and other behavioral health services?
In general, yes. Laws in the U.S. require insurers to cover essential behavioral health care at the same level as other health care services. Most health plans require a medical diagnosis and treatments that are evidence based and medically essential. This means that life coaching and alternative therapies are not covered, nor is therapy without a diagnosis. Call the number on the back or your insurance card or visit your insurance company's website to review your Summary of Benefits. If you have insurance through your employer, your Human Resources department may also be able to answer questions.
How much does therapy cost with insurance?
The cost of therapy depends on your region, how much training and experience your therapist has, and the type of treatment. The rate for talk therapy generally falls between $100 and $250. For a client seeing an in-network provider, the cost of therapy is often similar to the cost of other health care services. Clients pay co-pays and may need to satisfy a plan’s deductible before benefits kick in.
What is the difference between In-Network and Out-of-Network insurance coverage?
An in-network provider has contracted with an insurer to get paid directly for services, and to accept the insurer’s rate of compensation. Clients are responsible for deductibles and copays. If a therapist is out of network, that means that the client pays the therapist directly for services at the therapist’s regular fee. Out-of-Network providers often give clients a receipt so that they can file for partial reimbursement with their insurance company.
Is it difficult to find an In-Network therapist?
It is not unusual for therapists to limit the number of insurance patients in their practice, so it’s important to check in-network availability when you schedule your first appointment. In regions and times where therapy is in high demand it may take longer to get scheduled with an in-network therapist.
What is the difference between HMO and PPO insurance plans?
HMO health plans only cover in-network services, there is no reimbursement for out-of-network providers. PPO plans often cover both in- and out-of-network services, though the client may pay more for out-of-network services.
What is a Superbill?
A superbill is a receipt for therapy services. It provides all the information required by insurance companies to reimburse you for out-of-network services, including the diagnostic codes for your care, the amount paid, and the dates and duration of care.
Does insurance cover Online therapy?
Many therapists who shifted their practice to online therapy during the pandemic have kept that arrangement. And most insurers continue to cover telehealth services, with a few exceptions. Preventive care (such as an annual depression screening) is often required to be in-person to be covered, and some states require prescribers of controlled substances to see those patients in person.
Does insurance cover Group therapy?
Many insurance plans provide coverage for group therapy provided there is a medical diagnosis for group members, but there are some noteworthy exceptions. For example, Medicare does not always cover group therapy. Group therapy tends to cost less than individual therapy.
Does insurance cover Couples therapy?
Most insurance companies do not cover the cost of couples therapy because there is no medical diagnosis or medically necessary treatment. However, a few plans will offer a limited benefit, so it is still worth checking with your insurance company. Sometimes therapy is covered for a couple when one person has a diagnosis and another family member joins them for joint therapy, but it is considered therapy for the medical condition that includes a family member as a listener or helper, not couples counseling. Without insurance, most clients pay between $100-300 per 60-90 min session for couples therapy. Often clients can find classes or workshops that make it more affordable to work on their relationship. And some employers offer Employee Assistance Plans that help defray the cost of couples therapy.
What is an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)?
Employee Assistance Plans are purchased by employers for the benefit of their employees. EAPs typically assist employees with referrals and may also provide the first few sessions of therapy free of charge, with the patient's regular health insurance kicking in after those initial sessions. EAP benefits often apply to all types of therapy without the need for a medical diagnosis, making it easier to access couples therapy, therapy for life transitions, and other non-medical counseling. The EAP for the U.S. Armed Forces is Military OneSource. Just as with standard health insurance, clients should always check that a provider accepts their EAP benefits before scheduling.
Learn more about Insurance Coverage and Finding Affordable Therapy
Learn more about Insurance Coverage and Finding Affordable Therapy