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What is family therapy?

Family therapy helps families resolve conflicts and strengthen their relationships. It is led by qualified mental health professionals like psychologists, licensed professional counselors (LPCs), and licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) who have extensive training in family dynamics and group communication.

How does family therapy work?

Thriveworks family therapists in , MD usually begin by asking what everyone’s goals are for family counseling. Family members may need help with very specific issues or with general relationship functioning. But there are three main purposes in family counseling: to educate, to counsel, and to strengthen. Thriveworks also offers online family therapy and in-person services, so you may all meet in an office together or join a video call from your home depending on everyone’s location and availability.

What is the most effective family therapy?

The most effective form of Family therapy will often depend on the family itself, as there are many types of family therapy for therapists to use as they see fit in order to best meet the needs of their clients. However, one of the most commonly used types of family therapy is structural family therapy (SFT). SFT focuses specifically on family dynamics and interactions, looking at how they shape the relationships and structure present in the family. It can be effectively used to treat a variety of concerns.

How do I know if my family needs therapy?

This answer often looks different to each family that starts family therapy. However, some signs that your family might need to consider family counseling include frequent fights or misunderstandings, constant tension, experiencing loss, behavioral issues, marital issues, divorce, and blended family issues, among others.

What is included in family therapy?

In family therapy, therapists will often start by asking questions and assessing individual and family dynamics. From there, they may employ therapeutic techniques such as structured family therapy, CBT, strategic family therapy, and more depending on the present concerns and conflicts. From there, a therapist will work to open lines of communication between family members and facilitate emotional healing and growth.

What is the success rate of family therapy?

Family therapy can be incredibly successful, with some studies reporting a success rate of almost 90% for improving participants’ emotional and mental health, and around 66% for improving their physical health.

Is family therapy conducted in person or online?

Thriveworks therapists in , MD offer both online family therapy and in-person family therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does family therapy last?

Family therapy is usually short term and solution-focused, with most families accomplishing their goals in 12 sessions or fewer. However, it can also last for longer if the probles at hand are more complex — and that’s okay, too.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors accept 17 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Maryland | BCBS HMO

  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Maryland | BCBS PPO

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

  • Humana Medicare Advantage

  • JP Farley Corporation

  • Johns Hopkins Healthcare | JHHC

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Talk therapy

Talk therapy

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

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$1

Ongoing sessions

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Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

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Anne is great
Walter Apr 2025
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I believe in this type of Field the only thing the company can do is to continue hiring people who have the same mindset and teaching as Kyle Kunkel. She has been everything I needed, and more she has the mindset and the teaching to really guide you through your journey. I believe if you have more coaches like this that do not judge and have an open mind. I believe this will not only help the company thrive but help the patients thrive Through their journey through life.
Read more I believe in this type of Field the only thing the company can do is to continue hiring people who have the same mindset and teaching as Kyle Kunkel. She has been everything I needed, and more she has the mindset and the teaching to really guide you through your journey. I believe if you have more coaches like this that do not judge and have an open mind. I believe this will not only help the company thrive but help the patients thrive Through their journey through life.
Bruce Apr 2025
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Randy's the best.
Ben Apr 2025
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I have been with Janay approximately 10 months. As a lifelong Therapy goer, working with different specialists, I have had such a positive mental switch things to my sessions with Janay! There is feeling of judgment and I am so much less anxious about my personal relationships
Read more I have been with Janay approximately 10 months. As a lifelong Therapy goer, working with different specialists, I have had such a positive mental switch things to my sessions with Janay! There is feeling of judgment and I am so much less anxious about my personal relationships
Michelle Apr 2025
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Darwin is patient and kind on top of being highly professional, very skilled at what he does, and incredibly informed about trauma. He has helped me through some of the worst experiences in my life and has changed the way my brain can process stress. I recently dealt with the suicide of a close friend. Darwin's help was immeasurable. Thank you for supporting clients and for having such great therapists at the practice.
Read more Darwin is patient and kind on top of being highly professional, very skilled at what he does, and incredibly informed about trauma. He has helped me through some of the worst experiences in my life and has changed the way my brain can process stress. I recently dealt with the suicide of a close friend. Darwin's help was immeasurable. Thank you for supporting clients and for having such great therapists at the practice.
Haley Apr 2025
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I like how user friendly and easy to use the thriveworks website is and how easy it was to get started. In terms of my provider Rachel Guididas, she has been wonderful I've loved my experience with her and would absolutely recommend her to anyone I know. I can't stress how impactful my experience with her has been with her. She truly does a great job.
Read more I like how user friendly and easy to use the thriveworks website is and how easy it was to get started. In terms of my provider Rachel Guididas, she has been wonderful I've loved my experience with her and would absolutely recommend her to anyone I know. I can't stress how impactful my experience with her has been with her. She truly does a great job.
Steven Apr 2025
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Our therapist is close to our age and has been through similar experiences. She allows each of us to have a say and keeps us on topic.
Tara Apr 2025
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Mohammed is an excellent therapist!
David Apr 2025
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Where to find us

Phone number

(410) 919-9082

Languages spoken by MD providers

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

Support Hours

Friday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Saturday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Monday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Thursday 8:00am - 9:30pm

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