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37 licensed therapists & providers in Maryland. Available as soon as today, in person and online

Therapy for every life stage

Our providers work with individuals, couples, families, & teens for anxiety, depression, grief, & more

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We accept UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, BCBS Plans, Humana, Aetna, & many more. Self-pay options available, no membership fees

Patients who get better

94% of patients feel truly understood by their provider. 3 out of 4 see improvement in depression & anxiety symptoms within 3 months

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6,854 people sought child therapy help in Maryland in the last year

Discover how starting child therapy can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

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Annapolis, MD

I use coping skills such as deep breathing and exercise (especially walking) for recurrent anxious feelings. I try to inhale for a...

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Silver Spring, MD

As a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), with several years of experience, I am committed to providing...

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Columbia, MD

Trust is important in building a relationship and the relationship you have with a therapist should include a genuine and positive...

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Owings Mills, MD

As a person of color with immigrant parents, I am very understanding of struggles with identity, major life transitions, and not f...

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Bethesda, MD

I am committed to providing an empathic, warm, and judgment-free space where you can feel understood and empowered....

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Kyle Kunkel

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What is your go-to approach for child therapy?

A go-to approach for child therapy is to create a confidential safe space to provide a voice where a child may not feel they have one and to build self-esteem and self-confidence in the child through creative expression (e.g., art, movement, games).

What tools do you teach in child therapy?

Tools taught in child therapy are emotional intelligence, emotional regulation, exploring the mind and body through creative arts, and parent training.

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in child therapy?

Meaningful progress in child therapy is seen from the child’s subjective report of coming into each session identifying something they are proud of themselves about. Objective data from parents, teachers, and providers indicate that an unhealthy behavioral pattern has been reduced or even removed from the child's behavioral presentation.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement child therapy?

Clients can complete the homework assigned after every session. Therapeutic work, in my opinion, does not happen exclusively in the sessions, it happens outside of sessions. The therapeutic setting is meant to explore concepts on a deeper level in order to then make the next step of practicing those skills and concepts in between sessions.

What should someone do to prepare for starting child therapy?

Making the initial step to set up the session is the most important and most empowering/strength-based thing someone can do, albeit scary! To prepare for that first intake, remember, you're a rock star already.

Child therapy FAQs

What is child therapy?

Child therapy, also known as counseling for kids, helps young individuals better understand and manage the challenges that affect their mental health. Common challenges amongst kids include behavioral issues, trauma, bullying, depression, and anxiety. All ages of children can attend and benefit from child therapy at Thriveworks Glen Burnie.

How does child therapy work?

Child therapy works by using multiple techniques tailored to fit the child’s needs based on their age group, their challenges, and the severity of their challenges. It might involve play therapy for younger kids or cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, art therapy, and others for varying ages. In any case, Thriveworks child therapists in Glen Burnie, MD have the expertise and experience to help kids at their level.

Play therapy vs. child therapy

Child therapy is a type of therapy meant for clients within a specific age group, while play therapy is an approach to therapy that helps children with self-expression and stress relief, among others. Play therapy is a technique that is often used in child therapy to help children express what’s running through their minds when they do not have the words to express their thoughts and emotions. It can get children to express what’s wrong, what might be causing unwanted behaviors, or what they might need in a way that is accessible to them so that therapists can then work to treat the issue.

How to tell if my child needs counseling

It’s not always obvious when a child should see a therapist for their behavior, though in the midst of challenges like divorce, loss, bullying, and other mental health conditions, it’s often a good idea to seek it out. Common behaviors that can indicate a need for child therapy include separation anxiety, bedwetting (at inappropriate ages), and agitation/excessive irritability — especially if it reaches a point of physical violence.

What type of therapy is best for children?

Cognitive behavioral therapy at Thriveworks in Glen Burnie, MD is one of the best types of therapy for children. However, it can be administered in child therapy sessions in a variety of ways that are more accessible to young minds, such as play therapy.

Is child therapy conducted in person or online?

Child therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does child therapy last?

The length of child therapy depends on your child’s needs as well as the goals that you and their therapist might have for them. Generally, child therapy sessions will last for several months.

How much does child therapy cost?

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.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurance and we offer self-pay options too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Glen Burnie accept 25 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Aetna Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Maryland | BCBS HMO

  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Maryland | BCBS PPO

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Compsych

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

  • HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage

  • Humana Medicare Advantage

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Self-pay costs at Glen Burnie
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

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I feel listened to and understood. My sessions always feel like I learned something about myself and I feel that I keep growing.
Abigail Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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I liked that the therapist I was paired with has been a great match
Genesis Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
Darwin Green is an exceptional clinician. He listens well and provides helpful feedback which meet my personal needs. He exceeds my expectations as a mental health counselor.
Kinsley Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
Honestly, things have been great. I came into this knowing I needed to change, and the provider I was given seemed to know exactly how to help me.
Emily Jul 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
Darwin Greene is very professional, and easy to talk to. Our sessions are very helpful.
Sebastian Jul 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
I have an easy time opening up and I feel heard and understood. What I appreciate most is that my therapist always helps me understand my feelings as I try to explain them to him. I always come out with more clarity than when I went in.
Tiffanee Mar 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
Darwin is the best. I feel like I connected with him in so many ways and it doesn’t feel like a chore to express myself or talk like it has with other therapists. I would recommend him to anyone.
Serena Mar 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
I am especially pleased with my therapist.
Patricia Sep 2025Thriveworks.com verified review
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Where to find us

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Address

801 Cromwell Park Dr Suite 111
Glen Burnie, MD 21061

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Glen Burnie is located in Cromwell Park and near Cromwell Park Dr and Glen Ridge Rd, off I-97. It is right by the Baltimore & Annapolis Trail and Sawmill Creek Park.

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Phone number

(443) 512-2721
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Languages spoken by MD providers

  • English
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Hours

Sunday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Monday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Thursday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Friday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Saturday 8:00am - 9:30pm

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Sunday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Monday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Friday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday 8:00am - 6:00pm

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