Blue Cross Blue Shield Therapists in Maryland

Finding therapists who take Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), whether through online therapy or in-person near you, can make getting mental health care more accessible and cost-effective. With 239 verified therapists in Maryland who accept BCBS, you can filter by therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy to address issues like anxiety, depression, ADHD, and other concerns. Each Grow Therapy-verified therapist who takes Blue Cross Blue Shield listed below is currently welcoming new clients and has availability within the next 30 days, providing you with timely, quality support that fits within your BCBS coverage.

Availability updated: 10/4/2026

Often rebooked

Warm
Authentic
Empowering
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Mood Disorders
+9
Life can be challenging and stressful at times. Tracy’s goal is to assist individuals in a journey of self-understanding and healing. Tracy’s therapeutic approach is supportive, collaborative, and integrative. She has experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds who are suffering from many different challenges including, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, trauma, and psychotic disorders. Tracy understands that no single approach is the right one for everyone. Her approach is person centered, using a range of modalities including Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, Wellness Recovery Action Plan, and Play Therapy. Tracy is invested in continuing her training and expanding her knowledge base in order to provide her clients with the most up to date and effective treatment. Tracy’s educational background includes a Master’s Degree in Counseling from McDaniel College and an undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Maryland University College. She has held positions in a residential addiction treatment facility, an inpatient hospital setting, an elementary school and a partial hospitalization program. Working in a variety of settings has provided her with a broad range of experience working with various diagnoses and backgrounds. In Tracy’s free time she enjoys spending time with her family, riding her horse and being outdoors.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Empowering
Warm
Specialties
Addiction
Medication Management
Substance Misuse
+1
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor with over 16 years of experience working with adults and adolescents facing various crisis, addiction, and trauma-related issues. I have worked in inpatient treatment, medication assisted treatment, outpatient treatment, and am now in private practice. I genuinely care about the wellbeing and success of my clients. My style is honest, assertive, and solutions-oriented. I am not a passive therapist, and I work best with clients who are motivated to engage fully in the therapeutic process.
VirtualAvailable
Empowering
Warm
Solution oriented
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Family Conflict
+10
**Scheduling Availability: Please note that I currently do not have availability for appointments after 3:00 PM, as all later appointment times have been filled. If you require an ongoing appointment time after 3:00 PM, please do not schedule an intake at this time, as I will not be able to accommodate ongoing care during those hours. Thank you for your understanding.** As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Certified, I take a holistic, client-centered approach to therapy. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, strengths-based, and solution-focused techniques to help clients navigate life's challenges, build healthy coping skills, and create lasting change. I work collaboratively with clients to help them make sense of what they are experiencing, build healthier coping skills, and move toward greater emotional balance, resilience, and meaningful change at a pace that feels right for them.
Available
Authentic
Humorous
Direct
Specialties
Crisis Intervention
Grief
Life Transitions
+10
I am Dr. Steven F. Murphy, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and heal from difficult experiences. In my practice, I primarily use Integrative Developmental Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to support meaningful and lasting change. Together, we will explore what has brought you to therapy and identify the most effective path forward. My approach focuses on helping you recognize and reshape unhelpful thought patterns, behaviors, and long-standing life dynamics that may be limiting your growth. As you develop healthier perspectives and coping strategies, you will strengthen your emotional and social foundation. This process empowers you to build resilience, gain clarity, and move beyond obstacles with greater confidence and purpose. My goal is to provide a supportive environment where you feel understood, equipped, and capable of creating the positive changes you deserve.
VirtualAvailable

Often rebooked

Authentic
Warm
Intelligent
Specialties
ADHD
Anger Management
Anxiety
+6
Hi, I’m Nicole, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and I’m passionate about helping individuals feel more confident, balanced, and in control of their lives. With over 11 years of experience, I support clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Together, we explore how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are connected, while also addressing patterns shaped by past experiences. I believe therapy should be a safe space—free of judgment—where you feel heard, supported, and empowered. You don’t need to have all the answers to begin. We’ll move at a pace that feels right for you, focusing on practical tools, insight, and meaningful growth. If you’re ready to take the next step—or even just curious about starting—I’d be honored to walk alongside you on your journey.
VirtualAvailable
Solution oriented
Authentic
Empowering
Specialties
Depression
Life Transitions
Women's Issues
+6
I'm here to help you get your mind right so you can live better! We will use our time to help you think greater than you are feeling! Together we can have conversations that lead to change. Let's explore those emotional hurdles and eliminate weapons of self-destruction! I take a logical and participatory approach to therapy, harnessing the power of the mind to facilitate positive change. Inspired by the belief that thoughts shape reality, I help clients explore and challenge their thoughts to create transformative change. My role is to help you stop waiting for your circumstances to change—and instead begin taking deliberate, disciplined action toward your healing, wholeness, and becoming. You don’t have to figure it out alone.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Solution oriented
Open-minded
Specialties
Anxiety
Couples Counseling
Sex Addiction
+8
As both a registered nurse and a licensed professional counselor, I can offer my clients a unique range of support. I am not licensed to prescribe medication, however, I can support clients as they make changes to their medication by helping them identify and describe how the medication is affecting them. I also support clients by helping them to seek physical health support to rule out any underlying medical condition that may be impacting their emotional health. I work with clients to help them understand why they feel and behave the way they do. Identifying maladaptive coping skills and replacing them with effective coping skills that are tailored to each individual client.
Available
Warm
Authentic
Empowering
Specialties
Women's Issues
Anxiety
Coping Skills
+3
Welcome, I am warm, attentive, and capable! Seasoned with wisdom, curiosity, and plenty of skills to help individuals who are ready to embrace every part of themselves! Are you feeling stressed and overwhelmed by life circumstances? Have you been struggling to make things make sense but instead find yourself stuck in cycles of frustration despite attempts to figure things out on your own? I specialize in helping women with anxiety and depression disorders. I love creating a safe, non-judgmental environment that enables you to get to the core of your struggles. Together we can find clarity and identify what's not working and explore evidence-based techniques to help you breakthrough cycles and overcome. We'll integrate mindfulness practices and use holistic approaches to address your mind, body and spirit needs. I do understand that pursuing therapy can feel uncertain but you're making the right choice to invest in your healing and growth. Looking forward to working with you. Cynthia Holden, LCPC
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Solution oriented
Direct
Specialties
Dissociative Disorders
Self Esteem
Addiction
+15
Hi there, my name is Darrius. Do you feel pulled in a million directions, unable to fit it all in? Are you struggling to keep up with your relationships, work and health? Are you feeling overwhelmed or just plain stuck in life? I help people restructure their damaged relationships. Relationships are more than romantic interactions between two people. Relationships as I define it can be with anyone or anything that you exchange energy with. The biggest relationship that we struggle to understand and grow with is the person staring at us in the mirror each morning. No matter what relationship your struggling with ( work, home, family, yourself.) I'm here to help. Seeking therapy can feel scary but you're making the right choice. You deserve a safe space to heal and grow. In our sessions together, I'll meet you with compassion and evidence-based techniques so you can overcome the hangups and habits holding you back. Let's work together!
VirtualAvailable

Often rebooked

Warm
Authentic
Empowering
Specialties
Perinatal Mental Health
Postpartum
Women's Issues
+4
Hello- I'm a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) based in Maryland, am a certified Holistic Health Coach and a Board Approved Supervisor. Specialties include: Perinatal, Adoptions, Life Transitions, and Work/life balance. Susie has advanced training in Perinatal Mental Health, Adoptions, Mindfulness Based- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Post Traumatic Growth. I help new moms adjust to parenting while managing various challenges and redefining self care.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Empowering
Open-minded
Specialties
Older Adults
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues
+4
I believe therapy is a collaborative process where you should feel comfortable being yourself without judgement. My goal is to create a safe supportive space where you feel heard, understood and respected. We will collaborate on your treatment and at the pace that feels comfortable for you. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, stress, a major life change, or simply feeling stuck in life. We will work at your pace to reach your mental health goals. I enjoy working with clients from diverse backgrounds including being an LGBTQ+ ally and affirming.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Empowering
Open-minded
Specialties
Anxiety
Family Conflict
Self Esteem
+10
As a therapist, I strive to create a non-judgmental space for my clients through warmth, engagement, and sometimes humor. It is my hope that my clients always feel supported by me, even when I challenge them to take accountability and change their patterns. I love to listen, learn, and form relationships with people from all walks of life. I have over 5 years of experience working with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, perfectionism, disordered eating, and stress from work, school, relationships, and/or their families.
Available
Authentic
Empowering
Open-minded
Specialties
Couples Counseling
Personality Disorders
Trauma and PTSD
+10
Greetings and salutations. I am, James Howard, your Licensed Clinician that will be assisting you on your journey to Maslow's Self-actualization (Trust me, you'll understand the reference later.) I sit in the Therapeutic counseling chair not by chance, but by hard earned life experiences and a great deal of studying that I look to enrich my clients with to help them find their mental peace and balance to a life that is rancorous and boisterous. I earned my Master’s Graduate Degree in Mental Health Counseling in 2020, graduating with honors from Bowie State University in the top 1 percent of the class and currently am doctoral candidate. I read and give a great deal of study to learning and practicing the use of various modalities to be able to assist my clients in finding their path. Within the field of psychology, I have authored papers dealing with relationships and family, as well as trauma. When not seeing Clients, I am a father of two young men who are about to enter into the world. I enjoy singing badly at karaoke and reading fiction novels. In my spare time, I author my own works of fiction and currently have published novels, screenplays, and graphic novels.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Solution oriented
Empowering
Specialties
Anger Management
Anxiety
Coping Skills
+5
I have over 10 years of experience serving individuals and families that desire to live their fullest potential. The goal is to provide a relaxed and supportive atmosphere, so your experience will be for learning, progression and a genuinely safe space to share your story. I will create a personalized treatment plan with your participation to assist you with achieving your goals.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Warm
Open-minded
Specialties
Couples Counseling
Grief
Military/Veterans
+9
Hi! I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland. I am also a left leg above the knee amputee, so I know what it feels like to lose something. I use a non-authoritative approach, which allows you to take more of a lead in our sessions. Doing things this way leads you to working out solutions without realizing it. Sometimes it just depends on the work you put into your sessions. I am empathetic, compassionate and I listen without judgement in a safe environment. I will guide and assist you through the process of finding your happiness.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Authentic
Direct
Specialties
Anxiety
Hi! I'm Kathleen --a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in Maryland. I received my Masters's degree from the University of Baltimore, and have been practicing for over 10 years. I help adults struggling with the fallout from trauma learn how to decrease symptoms of anxiety. Through our work together, we'll help you develop a tailored plan to decrease your anxiety and improve your quality of life.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Empowering
Warm
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
+8
Hi! I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor based in Maryland I provide teletherapy services to clients in North Carolina and Vermont, and Maryland. I received my master's degree in counseling psychology from Antioch New England Graduate School, New Hampshire in 1992 and My Bachelors in Transpersonal Psychology from Burlington College, Vermont, 1987. I do IFS, EMDR, and Somatic work to help clients find lasting and transformative changes in their lives. I incorporate Spirituality into my work. I teach mindfulness and The Law of Attraction, and creative visualization. I am a CPTSD survivor, and I have used these therapies personally to find lasting peace and joy. I enjoy providing compassionate, supportive therapy, and deep insight orientated, transformative therapy. I enjoy helping clients reduce stress, heal codependency, and heal trauma, depression, and grief. I teach clients to find their inner confidence, and courage, to set boundaries with others and stop "people pleasing". I teach clients to Love themselves and communicate clearly and compassionately with others. I help clients to get to the root of their problems, learn to regulate their emotions, and find peace in the midst of worry and distress. I help clients learn to set boundaries in healthy relationships and to leave abusive relationships.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Warm
Empowering
Specialties
Anxiety
Self Esteem
Women's Issues
+3
Welcome! My name is Kelini and I am committed to supporting both individuals and couples through life’s unique challenges. I work diligently to be your safe sounding board. I aim to help clients to understand that not only are they learning from me, but I from them as well. I create a safe space for you to navigate your stressors. We will move at your pace, build a trusting relationship, and discover a custom-fit key to unlocking YOUR best life.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Warm
Solution oriented
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
+10
Hello, I’m Kumi Pledger, LCPC, and I am currently accepting new clients. I am also available on Sundays to better accommodate busy schedules. I provide a warm and supportive space for adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, grief, self-doubt, or major life transitions. Many of my clients appear strong and capable on the outside while privately feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected from themselves. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and gently direct. Using Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and trauma-informed care, I help clients understand the patterns beneath their struggles, develop practical coping skills, strengthen boundaries, and rebuild trust in themselves. With a multicultural background and diverse life experiences, I am especially mindful of how culture, family expectations, identity, and caregiving responsibilities can affect emotional well-being. My goal is to help you feel genuinely understood as you create a life that feels more peaceful, confident, and authentic.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Direct
Authentic
Specialties
Depression
Older Adults
Trauma and PTSD
+9
I am a clinical psychologist with over 50 years of experience. I have worked in a variety of settings with all types of people and problems. I have worked in community mental health, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, HIV/AIDS services, and in providing services to older adults in a variety of settings. I am also able to assess cognitive functioning & its impact on daily & social functioning. I consider myself gentle & empathetic. In my practice, I am often called upon to speak to clients who will not speak to anyone else.
Available
Warm
Authentic
Open-minded
Specialties
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Depression
+10
Welcome! My name is Alexis Tchuise, and I’m a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 10 years of experience. I specialize in helping clients overcome depression and anxiety and improve their self-care to become the best version of themselves. My goal is to create a warm, safe, and nonjudgmental space for you to explore your concerns and to develop coping strategies to overcome your challenges. We will identify your goals for treatment and work collaboratively to create a plan to achieve them. When you’re ready to start this brave journey, I’m here and ready to help you! I look forward to getting to know you during our first session and beyond.
Available
Authentic
Solution oriented
Warm
Specialties
Addiction
Anxiety
Mood Disorders
+10
With 26 years of experience in the mental health field, my background spans a wide array of treatment settings and diverse populations. My journey began in wilderness programming for adolescents, witnessing how nature and challenge foster powerful change. I then transitioned to residential programs for at-risk youth—including those with severe behavioral challenges and adolescent sexual offenders—and provided substance use treatment for youth and adults in detention facilities. Since 2016, I have focused heavily on the intersection of mental health and addiction, treating them as deeply interconnected. Today, I specialize in treating all types of addiction, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and certain personality disorders. My passion lies in helping adolescents (ages 14–18) and adults navigate their struggles with honesty, support, and practical solutions. Taking an eclectic approach, I incorporate Person-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, CBT, DBT, and Mindfulness into my practice. I also integrate creative modalities like sand tray and art therapy, knowing healing doesn’t always happen through words alone. Over my career, I have run numerous therapy groups and worked with a broad range of individuals, including LGBTQ+ and deaf clients. Academically, I earned my bachelor’s in Psychology and Sociology from Frostburg State University (2000) and my Master of Social Work from Salisbury University (2011), obtaining my LGSW in 2011 and my LCSW-C in 2014. At my core, I believe a fulfilling life requires balancing and nurturing the body, mind, and soul. My therapeutic approach is straightforward, genuine, and transparent: I don’t sugarcoat things, and what you see is what you get. I entered this field with a singular, clear purpose—to help people—and that remains my exact intention every day.
Available
Warm
Authentic
Empowering
Specialties
Anger Management
Anxiety
Depression
Hi! I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Texas. I received my Masters from LeTourneau University and have been practicing for 4 years. I work with adult clients living with self-esteem issues, anxiety, depression, and anger. The goal is to provide a safe space for clients to openly talk, gain self-awareness, and identify ways to overcome their challenges.
VirtualAvailable
Challenging
Direct
Solution oriented
Specialties
Couples Counseling
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues
I am a licensed therapist specializing in couples therapy for traditional partnerships, with a focus on strengthening communication, rebuilding trust, and deepening emotional connection. My work supports couples in navigating recurring conflict patterns, intimacy challenges, and life transitions with greater understanding and resilience. In addition to couples work, I specialize in trauma processing using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I help clients process unresolved trauma in a structured and supportive way, with the goal of reducing emotional distress.
Available
Authentic
Warm
Direct
Specialties
Attachment Issues
Childhood / Intergenerational Trauma
Life Transitions
+10
Something brought you here. Maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or run down. Maybe you’re navigating a life transition, or feeling stuck and disconnected, just going through the motions. Whatever it is, you don't have to figure it out on your own. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with almost 20 years of experience providing individual and family therapy, clinical supervision, and consultation. I'm also a Board Certified Telehealth Professional, Level I, and a Board-Approved Supervisor. I specialize in complex trauma, attachment, loss and grief, and adoption. You’re the expert on your own life and there’s no one right way to therapy. We’ll move at a pace that feels right for you, focusing on what matters most to you… whether that’s deeper understanding, healing, greater confidence, or a space to breathe and just be. You tell me where you’d like to go, and I'll help you navigate the road ahead. Outside of work, I enjoy traveling, a good cup of coffee, and hiking with my one-eyed rescue dog, Copper.
VirtualAvailable
Frequently asked questions

When looking for online therapy, you can see anyone that is credentialed in Maryland. We want you to find the best fit, therefore, Grow Therapy shows available therapists across Maryland from Hagerstown to Ocean City! If you’d rather see someone in-person, you can change the filter from virtual and find a therapist near you in Maryland.

Yes! If you use Blue Cross Blue Shield you’ll be asked to verify your Member ID at the time you book the appointment. However, if you don’t have Blue Cross Blue Shield you can select cash. Our therapists will have their cost of appointment on their profile. Individual session costs will vary.

The specialty filter is optional. You don’t need to check any boxes to see a provider. However, fit is very important when selecting an online therapist. If you have knowledge or experience to recognize what specialties you may need.

Finding a provider with a similar life experience can be beneficial because it can be easier to establish rapport and potentially be understood quicker and clearer.

Your first therapy session is for you and your therapist to meet each other and to ask any questions that you have about the counseling process. This is where you can expect your therapist to do the same as they will ask questions to gain insight into your specific situation. In this first session the therapist is doing their part to gather as much information so they can better assess if they are able to meet your therapeutic needs. Depending upon your provider's specialty, you may also discuss the methods the therapist will use. For additional information on therapy methods, please visit the Grow Therapy Help Center.Some people feel nervous before their first appointment, and that is totally normal! Coming prepared with a list of questions for your therapist may help. Remember, you're taking a brave step by seeking therapy, and it is okay to be nervous as you try something new.