WE’RE HIRING!
Come join our team of 2000+ clinicians
FEATURED ARTICLE
A comprehensive guide to starting therapy
Book my first session
96% of clients feel supported and understood by their therapist
Get expert medication support, tailored to you
Check my copay estimate
Sessions cost $17 on average with insurance
31 licensed therapists & providers in Maryland—2 in Annapolis. Available as soon as today, in person and online
Our providers work with individuals, couples, families, & teens for anxiety, depression, grief, & more
We accept UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, BCBS Plans, Humana, Aetna, & many more. Self-pay options available, no membership fees
94% of patients feel truly understood by their provider. 3 out of 4 see improvement in depression & anxiety symptoms within 3 months
Discover how starting online therapy can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.
Trust is important in building a relationship and the relationship you have with a therapist should include a genuine and positive...
About
Trust is important in building a relationship and the relationship you have with a therapist should include a genuine and positive regard for the client. Clients have to trust you before they can begin sharing their innermost struggles with a therapist.
Carol Jones-Pinckney is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Board Approved Supervisor in the state of Maryland. She has over 20 years of experience in the human services field working with various nonprofits but for the last 8 years provided therapy for children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples.
Carol applies a nonjudgmental, caring, strength-based, and integrative approach to therapy. Individualized assessments and treatment plans are key to achieving client goals. Carol maintains that collaboration, trust, and building a partnership are key ingredients to navigate through life’s struggles presented in therapy. Success is measured by how the client’s perception of the therapeutic process and engagement in sessions that work to achieve healthy and successful outcomes.
Therapeutic modalities utilized in therapy include but are not limited to cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems, person-centered, couples therapy, and integrative interventions. The goal is to provide a caring and supportive environment for clients to feel comfortable sharing.
Carol recognizes that clients often feel vulnerable and reluctant to begin counseling. Her approach is very warm and inviting acknowledging that this was a big step but the right decision to share emotions and feelings with someone new. Therapy is at the client’s pace and being mindful of the support each client needs.
Education and training
View more therapists in Annapolis
I am committed to providing an empathic, warm, and judgment-free space where you can feel understood and empowered....
I am committed to providing an empathic, warm, and judgment-free space where you can feel understood and empowered.
Alex Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 6 years of experience. She works with clients 18+, and specializes in anxiety disorders, depression, self-esteem issues, and ADHD management.
Alex has her Master's in Social Work from the University of Michigan. She holds a child welfare certificate from Michigan State University and has experience in crisis intervention, foster care systems, and trauma-informed care.
Alex believes therapy should be collaborative and rooted in trust. She creates a warm, judgment-free space and focuses on building strong therapeutic relationships as the foundation for meaningful change.
As a woman who experienced trauma at an early age, I understand how it can affect our behaviors and feelings. Emotion regulation s...
As a woman who experienced trauma at an early age, I understand how it can affect our behaviors and feelings. Emotion regulation skills are very valuable to everyone.
My name is Randi Hamilton and I am a licensed clinical professional counselor. I have worked with people with various diagnoses of all ages, although I enjoy working with the young adult population (20s).
I enjoy using CBT and DBT techniques helping clients challenge their thoughts to evaluate the truthfulness and to come up with alternate, more realistic thoughts. Concepts within DBT are so important to be aware of, and practice, like mindfulness and acceptance.
Come share your journey with me in my oasis of possibilities.
My passion in life is to help others with whatever difficulties they are facing, whether that be psychiatric troubles, ordinary li...
My passion in life is to help others with whatever difficulties they are facing, whether that be psychiatric troubles, ordinary life stressors or addictions.
I am a licensed Social Worker (LMSW) in Maryland and I graduated from Salisbury University. I have experience working with people of all ages, with different cultural backgrounds, and experiencing various mental health challenges. Much of my experience comes from working with adults recovering from addictions and I am very knowledgeable about different recovery programs. I have worked with youth (ages 5-17) from traditionally under-served communities and I have worked in hospital-based crisis-intervention services. I am happy to offer a safe space for people of all identities and I proudly identify myself as a 2SLGBTQIA+ ally.
I often utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques (CBT) such as analyzing cognitive distortions that are creating distress for my clients. I also am very enthusiastic about Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) including the modalities of deep-breathing techniques and mindfulness/meditation to help my clients learn how to regulate their emotions.
I strongly believe in approaching life from the perspective of "one day at a time" and striving for acceptance of whatever life throws our way. My deep sense of empathy enables me to "put myself in another person's shoes" and thoroughly identify with my clients' struggles and difficult feelings they are experiencing.
As a Licensed Social Worker, I understand how systems within our society impact our lives and how to assistance changing them....
As a Licensed Social Worker, I understand how systems within our society impact our lives and how to assistance changing them.
Michelle is a Licensed Clinical Certified Social Worker (LCCSW) in Maryland and Pennsylvania. She is passionate about educating people about domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Michelle works with adults with anxiety, depression, along with those with trauma.
Michelle received her Bachelor’s degree from Shippensburg University and Master’s degree in Social Work from Indiana University. Michelle uses cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) approach in treatment along with other therapeutic interventions.
We all go through challenges in life. Michelle is confident that she would be able to support you on your journey to gain new perspectives that allow you to cope with life struggles. If you are ready to do the work, schedule an appointment with her today.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
Not ready to book? Contact me
Look for a confirmation email in your inbox shortly. We'll help find you a provider and guide you through everything you should know about starting care at Thriveworks.
No membership fees or subscriptions
Evening and weekend sessions
Award-winning therapy & psychiatry
What support are you seeking?
You acknowledge that by submitting this form, you are providing what may be considered “sensitive data” and consent to Thriveworks Privacy Policy & Terms. By submitting this information, you consent to receive communication from Thriveworks about our services via automatic calls, artificial or pre-recorded messages, or texts at the phone number provided, or by email at the address provided. You have the option to opt out of communications.
We will contact you with availability updates based on the preferences you provided for up to six months.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) enables people to share in all facets of their life.
CBT, talk therapy, listening, reflection, journaling, and communication skills.
The person is able to share levels of progress.
Journaling their thoughts, behaviors, and feelings so they can remember them to be to share them in counseling.
Remember to put on the camera, engage as much as possible, and to prepare for technical issues.
With Thriveworks, Online therapy is an effective alternative to in-person therapy services in which a client can speak to a Thriveworks therapist remotely via online video conferencing. Online sessions are just as effective as in-person treatment, but they can also provide added benefits like reduced travel time, saving money on transportation or childcare, and increased access to care.
Online therapy works much like traditional in-person therapy but takes place through secure video conferencing. Clients can attend Online therapy from any safe place they choose that has access to the internet, whether that be their home or another easily accessible place. Like in-person treatment, a therapist will work with their client to address their concerns, create goals, and establish an effective treatment plan.
There is no best option for online therapy—instead, it’s best to focus on finding a provider that meets your specific needs and with whom you can form a professional connection with.
Yes, online therapy is just as effetive for many clients as in-person sessions.
Online therapy can last for a few months to years depending on the goals and symptoms of the client. The treatment process will be unique to each client and lend itself to their specific concerns, which means that the time it takes to treat them will always be different. Timing is also up to the client themselves; they are free to stop therapy whenever they please, especially if they feel they have reached their goals and addressed their concerns.
At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.
When you feel stressed, down, or otherwise unhappy, what do you do? Maybe you pour your heart out onto the pages of a journal. Or, perhaps you call up a friend and schedule dinner ASAP. Or, maybe you go for a long, sweaty run. These are all healthy ways to address and manage tough emotions and other challenges in our life. But some people don’t turn to these healthy coping mechanisms. They sweep it under the rug and let their feelings fester, instead.
When it comes to your mental and emotional health, it is vital that you address any problems head-on. Unfortunately, you can’t just hope that your challenges will resolve themselves. You have to find a way to feel your feelings, manage your stress, and address other challenges that come your way. Now, we aren’t saying that this is easy to accomplish. But we are saying it’s important. Fortunately, if you’re in need of a little help, we can offer this help in online (or onsite) counseling at Thriveworks Annapolis, MD Counseling.
Counseling has to do with intuition, with work on oneself, with the quietness of one’s mind, and the openness of one’s heart. –Ram Dass
For some people, addressing and solving their challenges is a piece-of-cake. For others, though, it’s more difficult. There is no shame in needing help, so please, if you are one of these people who could benefit from a counselor’s guidance, don’t hesitate to reach out. Thriveworks Annapolis has online counselors as well as life coaches and psychologists on our team who would love nothing more than to join you on your mental health journey. Call our office today to schedule an online counseling session (by phone or video). We look forward to talking to you.
Online counseling can benefit any and every person. Now, some people might “need” it more than others, such as those who are dealing with a mental illness, like:
These are a few of the most common mental illnesses, but there are many others, too. If you are struggling with symptoms of a mental illness, you likely need some form of mental health treatment and online counseling proves to be a great option for most psychiatric illnesses. Now, counseling can help people who aren’t dealing with a mental illness, too. For example, they can help people with the following challenges:
If you are dealing with any of the mental illnesses or other mental health problems that we’ve listed, know that Thriveworks Annapolis online counselors can help. We have an experienced team of skilled professionals who truly care about every individual they work with. And they would love to help you, too!
The help that we offer will depend on what has brought you to our counseling practice. For example, if you are here because you’re dealing with an overwhelming stress load, we can help you in stress management counseling. If, on the other hand, you’re here because your family just can’t seem to get along, we can help you in family therapy.
Now, it would be difficult to list every service that we can offer online here at Thriveworks Annapolis, MD Counseling, but here are a few of our most popular mental health services:
Each of our counselors is equipped with unique skills and specialties, of which allow us to offer a wide range of services to our clients. We couldn’t be prouder of our team and the clients who choose to improve their lives through counseling.
Thriveworks Annapolis, MD Counseling is taking new clients now. We can offer both onsite and online mental health services, and we’d like our clients to choose whichever option works best for them. If you do choose online counseling, we can help you over the phone or video. Again, it’s your choice.
We hope to hear from you soon and can’t wait to begin this journey with you.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Annapolis is located in the Housley Office Park near Housley Rd and Defense Hwy, off US-50. It is a short distance from the AAnnapolis Foot & Ankle Center and near the Waterworks Park.
Shown in ET
7 photos
31 therapists available in Maryland, including 2 in Annapolis
Call to book
We'll help you find the right provider and get you scheduled.
Book online
Find the right provider for you and book your first session in minutes.