LGBTQ+ Treatment Centers in Bethesda, MD

Photo of Rebecca Kullback - Metropolitan Counseling Associates, Treatment Center, LCSW-C, PhD, MD
We serve teens, young adults, adults and families who are facing anxiety, trauma, depression, executive function challenges, and major life transitions. Many of our clients feel stuck and don't know what will help, whether it’s a teen overwhelmed by school stress, a young adult struggling to launch, or a family caught in conflict. Others seek tools to manage emotions, strengthen relationships, recover from trauma or rebuild after hardship. At Metropolitan Counseling Associates, we meet clients with compassion and practical strategies, helping them reduce distress, gain clarity, and create lasting growth in daily life.
We serve teens, young adults, adults and families who are facing anxiety, trauma, depression, executive function challenges, and major life transitions. Many of our clients feel stuck and don't know what will help, whether it’s a teen overwhelmed by school stress, a young adult struggling to launch, or a family caught in conflict. Others seek tools to manage emotions, strengthen relationships, recover from trauma or rebuild after hardship. At Metropolitan Counseling Associates, we meet clients with compassion and practical strategies, helping them reduce distress, gain clarity, and create lasting growth in daily life.
(240) 724-4958 View (240) 724-4958
Photo of Marjorie Kreppel - Counseling Center Group, Treatment Center, LMSW
Counseling Center Group
Treatment Center
Bethesda, MD 20814
The clinicians at The Counseling Center of Group use an array of techniques to help enhance the quality of life for individuals, couples, groups, and families. Through our strength-based and collaborative approach, we offer new insights that enable our clients to see things from different perspectives. We provide treatment and counseling for anxiety, depression, grief, emotional regulation issues, self-esteem, relationship concerns, and parenting. The Counseling Center Group utilizes evidence based strategies to help empower our clients to make choices that generate positive changes in their lives. Together, we will look at feelings, thoughts and behaviors as vehicles to affirmative changes. Our clinicians use techniques from empirically proven interventions including dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Gottman therapy, cyclical psychodynamics, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), Mindfulness and others.
The clinicians at The Counseling Center of Group use an array of techniques to help enhance the quality of life for individuals, couples, groups, and families. Through our strength-based and collaborative approach, we offer new insights that enable our clients to see things from different perspectives. We provide treatment and counseling for anxiety, depression, grief, emotional regulation issues, self-esteem, relationship concerns, and parenting. The Counseling Center Group utilizes evidence based strategies to help empower our clients to make choices that generate positive changes in their lives. Together, we will look at feelings, thoughts and behaviors as vehicles to affirmative changes. Our clinicians use techniques from empirically proven interventions including dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Gottman therapy, cyclical psychodynamics, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), Mindfulness and others.
(240) 716-6836 View (240) 716-6836
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Cornerstone Montgomery
Treatment Center
Online Only
Located in Rockville, Silver Spring and Bethesda, Cornerstone Montgomery's Outpatient Mental Health Clinics serve clients 12 years and older in Montgomery County Maryland. We specialize in the treatment of Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Psychotic Disorders and Co-Occurring disorders including substance use. Our team of therapists, nurse practicioners, and psychiatrists provide full psychosocial evaluations, treatment planning, individual, group and family therapy and medication management, tailoring treatment to each clients' individual needs.
Located in Rockville, Silver Spring and Bethesda, Cornerstone Montgomery's Outpatient Mental Health Clinics serve clients 12 years and older in Montgomery County Maryland. We specialize in the treatment of Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Psychotic Disorders and Co-Occurring disorders including substance use. Our team of therapists, nurse practicioners, and psychiatrists provide full psychosocial evaluations, treatment planning, individual, group and family therapy and medication management, tailoring treatment to each clients' individual needs.
(240) 209-9664 View (240) 209-9664
Photo of Sarah Johnson - AMFM Mental Health Treatment, Treatment Center
AMFM Mental Health Treatment
Treatment Center
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Our Vienna center supports adults and adolescents navigating complex mental health conditions. We assist those managing depression, anxiety, trauma, and mood disorders, as well as symptoms like social isolation or self-harm. Our facility provides a secure space for those needing intensive support to improve emotional regulation and quality of life.
Our Vienna center supports adults and adolescents navigating complex mental health conditions. We assist those managing depression, anxiety, trauma, and mood disorders, as well as symptoms like social isolation or self-harm. Our facility provides a secure space for those needing intensive support to improve emotional regulation and quality of life.
(571) 686-7920 View (571) 686-7920
Photo of Aleksandra Soykin - Jewish Community Mental Health Initiative (JCMHI), Treatment Center, PhD
We offer a number of affinity groups including groups for LGBTQ+ Jews, Parents, College Faculty/Staff, Descendants of the Holocaust, College Students, Neurodivergent Jews, and others.
The Jewish Community Mental Health Initiative (JCMHI), a Direct Action fund of the American Psychological Foundation (APF), is dedicated to fostering connection, healing, and resilience within the Jewish community. We provide free, virtual support groups, resources, trainings, and research-informed programming for Jewish-identified individuals navigating grief, trauma, and the emotional impact of rising antisemitism and challenging times. We warmly welcome Jews of all backgrounds, identities, levels of observance, abilities, and lived experiences.
We offer a number of affinity groups including groups for LGBTQ+ Jews, Parents, College Faculty/Staff, Descendants of the Holocaust, College Students, Neurodivergent Jews, and others.
The Jewish Community Mental Health Initiative (JCMHI), a Direct Action fund of the American Psychological Foundation (APF), is dedicated to fostering connection, healing, and resilience within the Jewish community. We provide free, virtual support groups, resources, trainings, and research-informed programming for Jewish-identified individuals navigating grief, trauma, and the emotional impact of rising antisemitism and challenging times. We warmly welcome Jews of all backgrounds, identities, levels of observance, abilities, and lived experiences.
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Photo of Gonzalo Laje - Washington Behavioral Medicine Associates, LLC, Treatment Center
We believe that with empathic, highly personalized and integrated care we can achieve better outcomes for children, teens, young adults, adults and seniors. Our clinicians offer specialized diagnoses and treatment for mood and anxiety disorders, autism spectrum disorders (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), alcohol and substance abuse disorders (including suboxone), and psychiatric management of genetic disorders. We offer specialized services in psychopharmacology, brain modulation, pharmacogenetics, testing, individual and group psychotherapy, medication management for adults, medication management for children & teens, and medication management for seniors. We provide evidence-based psychotherapy in different modalities, psychological and educational testing. We also provide second opinion consultation and expert witness evaluations and testimony.
We believe that with empathic, highly personalized and integrated care we can achieve better outcomes for children, teens, young adults, adults and seniors. Our clinicians offer specialized diagnoses and treatment for mood and anxiety disorders, autism spectrum disorders (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), alcohol and substance abuse disorders (including suboxone), and psychiatric management of genetic disorders. We offer specialized services in psychopharmacology, brain modulation, pharmacogenetics, testing, individual and group psychotherapy, medication management for adults, medication management for children & teens, and medication management for seniors. We provide evidence-based psychotherapy in different modalities, psychological and educational testing. We also provide second opinion consultation and expert witness evaluations and testimony.
(301) 576-6044 View (301) 576-6044
Photo of Dr. Siobhan Ann Donnelly - Center for Motivation and Change - DC, Treatment Center, PsyD
Center for Motivation and Change - DC
Treatment Center
Online Only
The Center For Motivation and Change (“CMC”) is a unique outpatient private group practice with locations in NYC, Long Island, and DC. We are staffed by a team of experienced psychologists who are driven by an optimism about people’s capacity to change as well as a commitment to the science of change. Our clinicians are all deeply trained in research-supported therapies that target substance use/compulsive behaviors patterns as well the mental health issues that often accompany these problems such as Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)/complex trauma and anxiety/mood disorders.
The Center For Motivation and Change (“CMC”) is a unique outpatient private group practice with locations in NYC, Long Island, and DC. We are staffed by a team of experienced psychologists who are driven by an optimism about people’s capacity to change as well as a commitment to the science of change. Our clinicians are all deeply trained in research-supported therapies that target substance use/compulsive behaviors patterns as well the mental health issues that often accompany these problems such as Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)/complex trauma and anxiety/mood disorders.
(212) 683-3339 View (212) 683-3339
Photo of Cyndi Turner - Insight Into Action Therapy, Treatment Center, LCSW, LSATP, MAC
Insight Into Action Therapy
Treatment Center
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Life is hard enough. Getting help should not be stressful. You can get all of your mental health and substance use treatment in one place. We collaborate with involved professionals. Insight offers psychiatric evaluations, medication management, psychological testing, MAT/MOUD and individual, couples, family, play, and group therapy. Appointments are available within 48 hours with an expert in his/her field including autism, alcohol moderation, harm reduction psychotherapy, anxiety disorders, and relationships. One of us will call to help figure out the best path for you and your family. Licensed in VA, MD, WV, and DC.
Life is hard enough. Getting help should not be stressful. You can get all of your mental health and substance use treatment in one place. We collaborate with involved professionals. Insight offers psychiatric evaluations, medication management, psychological testing, MAT/MOUD and individual, couples, family, play, and group therapy. Appointments are available within 48 hours with an expert in his/her field including autism, alcohol moderation, harm reduction psychotherapy, anxiety disorders, and relationships. One of us will call to help figure out the best path for you and your family. Licensed in VA, MD, WV, and DC.
(703) 215-9660 View (703) 215-9660
Photo of Sandstone C - Sandstone Care Rockville Outpatient Center, Treatment Center, MD, LPC, LAC, CAC-III, CSAC-A
Sandstone Care Rockville Outpatient Center
Treatment Center
Serves Area
When you and your family are facing addiction, it can feel impossible to know what treatment will actually make a difference. That’s why at Sandstone Care Rockville, we are built on what is proven to work; treatments backed by research, and tested in real life. We provide age-specific care for teens 13-18 and young adults 18-35 struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. We have a full range of evidence-based outpatient programs, including Day Treatment (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) while tracking outcomes to make sure that treatment is the right fit, and stays the right fit as needs change.
When you and your family are facing addiction, it can feel impossible to know what treatment will actually make a difference. That’s why at Sandstone Care Rockville, we are built on what is proven to work; treatments backed by research, and tested in real life. We provide age-specific care for teens 13-18 and young adults 18-35 struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. We have a full range of evidence-based outpatient programs, including Day Treatment (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) while tracking outcomes to make sure that treatment is the right fit, and stays the right fit as needs change.
(240) 434-0181 View (240) 434-0181
Photo of The Dorm - Young Adult Iop Treatment Community - The Dorm - Young Adult IOP Treatment Community, Treatment Center, LICSW
We serve young adults (18–30) with day and evening services, including clinical therapies, skill-building, and community support. We treat substance use, trauma, mood, eating, psychotic, and personality disorders, plus executive function deficits. Personalized plans range 3–30+ hours/week, including 1:1 therapy (DBT, CBT, EMDR, Cognitive Remediation), group/family therapy, life skills coaching, nutrition, academic/vocational support, social/community activities, and holistic wellness. Housing support available.
We serve young adults (18–30) with day and evening services, including clinical therapies, skill-building, and community support. We treat substance use, trauma, mood, eating, psychotic, and personality disorders, plus executive function deficits. Personalized plans range 3–30+ hours/week, including 1:1 therapy (DBT, CBT, EMDR, Cognitive Remediation), group/family therapy, life skills coaching, nutrition, academic/vocational support, social/community activities, and holistic wellness. Housing support available.
(202) 798-2914 View (202) 798-2914
Photo of Our Staff - Healthy Foundations Group, Treatment Center
Healthy Foundations Group
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Our team of professionals includes adult psychiatrists, child and adolescent psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and therapists who merge a broad range of skills, knowledge and sensitivity to create a customized treatment plan tailored to each individual's and family's needs. We work as a team to determine why a client is struggling and offer a distinctive, multidisciplinary approach to care.
Our team of professionals includes adult psychiatrists, child and adolescent psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and therapists who merge a broad range of skills, knowledge and sensitivity to create a customized treatment plan tailored to each individual's and family's needs. We work as a team to determine why a client is struggling and offer a distinctive, multidisciplinary approach to care.
Photo of Philicia R Ross - A Village Wellness Center, Treatment Center
A Village Wellness Center
Treatment Center
Serves Area
A Village Wellness Center, accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed in Maryland, offers transformative mental wellness support for minors (12+) and adults. Specializing in managing psychotic, mood, depressive, and anxiety disorders, we provide a nurturing environment through our Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (PRP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Our skilled staff delivers personalized, holistic care, complementing therapy or aiding post-crisis recovery. Our programs focus on enhancing functionality, empowering clients to thrive emotionally and in their living situations. We utilize evidence-based modalities for symptom management and conduct workshops to develop coping strategies and life skills. With up to six monthly direct care visits for adults and three for minors, we facilitate smoother community integration, aiming for practical living and emotional well-being. Please note that for PRP we require referrals from a Clinician. IOP will take private insurance and medicaid.
A Village Wellness Center, accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed in Maryland, offers transformative mental wellness support for minors (12+) and adults. Specializing in managing psychotic, mood, depressive, and anxiety disorders, we provide a nurturing environment through our Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (PRP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Our skilled staff delivers personalized, holistic care, complementing therapy or aiding post-crisis recovery. Our programs focus on enhancing functionality, empowering clients to thrive emotionally and in their living situations. We utilize evidence-based modalities for symptom management and conduct workshops to develop coping strategies and life skills. With up to six monthly direct care visits for adults and three for minors, we facilitate smoother community integration, aiming for practical living and emotional well-being. Please note that for PRP we require referrals from a Clinician. IOP will take private insurance and medicaid.
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Photo of Thomas Tsakounis - A Quiet Journey Counseling & Associates, Treatment Center, MS, LCPC
A Quiet Journey Counseling & Associates
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about the next step in your life? You may be navigating depression, anxiety, panic, or a difficult life transition. Perhaps you're carrying the weight of unresolved trauma, exploring your sexual identity, grieving a profound loss, or working to manage anger in healthier ways. You don’t have to do this alone.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about the next step in your life? You may be navigating depression, anxiety, panic, or a difficult life transition. Perhaps you're carrying the weight of unresolved trauma, exploring your sexual identity, grieving a profound loss, or working to manage anger in healthier ways. You don’t have to do this alone.
(301) 684-5013 View (301) 684-5013
Photo of Sandstone C - Sandstone Care Teen Center at Crownsville, Treatment Center, MD, LPC, LAC, CAC-III, CSAC-A
Sandstone Care Teen Center at Crownsville
Treatment Center
Serves Area
When your teen is struggling with substance use or mental health challenges, it can be hard to know what kind of help will really make a difference. At Sandstone Care Teen Center at Chesapeake, our teen residential program provides research-backed, 24/7 structured care for adolescents ages (13-18) who need more support than outpatient treatment can offer. In a safe, consistent setting, we address substance use and mental health together, giving teens space to step out of the pressures of everyday life and begin making real progress.
When your teen is struggling with substance use or mental health challenges, it can be hard to know what kind of help will really make a difference. At Sandstone Care Teen Center at Chesapeake, our teen residential program provides research-backed, 24/7 structured care for adolescents ages (13-18) who need more support than outpatient treatment can offer. In a safe, consistent setting, we address substance use and mental health together, giving teens space to step out of the pressures of everyday life and begin making real progress.
(240) 209-9780 View (240) 209-9780
Photo of Dc Metro - Embark Behavioral Health, Treatment Center
Embark Behavioral Health
Treatment Center
Serves Area
We know how difficult it can be to see your son or daughter struggling with severe mental health issues like anxiety, depression or suicidal ideation. Our partial hospitalization programs (PHP) and intensive outpatient programs (IOP) in Chevy Chase, Maryland are designed to support adolescents, teens and young adults of all genders ages 12-28 facing these challenges. Our IOPs and PHPs provide flexible treatment that fits into your teen’s and family’s life, offering the intensive support they need while staying connected to home, school and family.
We know how difficult it can be to see your son or daughter struggling with severe mental health issues like anxiety, depression or suicidal ideation. Our partial hospitalization programs (PHP) and intensive outpatient programs (IOP) in Chevy Chase, Maryland are designed to support adolescents, teens and young adults of all genders ages 12-28 facing these challenges. Our IOPs and PHPs provide flexible treatment that fits into your teen’s and family’s life, offering the intensive support they need while staying connected to home, school and family.
(240) 474-0478 View (240) 474-0478
Photo of Sandstone C - Sandstone Care Teen & Young Adult Treatment Center, Treatment Center, MD, LPC, LAC, CAC-III, CSAC-A
When you and your family are facing addiction, it can feel impossible to know what treatment will actually make a difference. That’s why at Sandstone Care Rockville, we are built on what is proven to work; treatments backed by research, and tested in real life. We provide age-specific care for teens 13-18 and young adults 18-35 struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. We have a full range of evidence-based outpatient programs, including Day Treatment (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) while tracking outcomes to make sure that treatment is the right fit, and stays the right fit as needs change.
When you and your family are facing addiction, it can feel impossible to know what treatment will actually make a difference. That’s why at Sandstone Care Rockville, we are built on what is proven to work; treatments backed by research, and tested in real life. We provide age-specific care for teens 13-18 and young adults 18-35 struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. We have a full range of evidence-based outpatient programs, including Day Treatment (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) while tracking outcomes to make sure that treatment is the right fit, and stays the right fit as needs change.
(240) 858-0384 View (240) 858-0384
Photo of Newport Newport - Newport Academy Teen and Adolescent Residential, Treatment Center
Newport Academy is the leading provider of behavioral health treatment for children ages 7–11 and teens ages 12–18. Our family-centered, integrated approach fosters sustainable healing from mental health and co-occurring disorders such as anxiety, depression, trauma, psychosis, eating disorders, and substance use. Individualized treatment plans include medical and psychiatric care, strengths-based academics, and experiential modalities including, art, music, yoga, and outdoor adventure therapy. With residential and outpatient locations nationwide and partnerships with major insurance providers, we make quality care accessible.
Newport Academy is the leading provider of behavioral health treatment for children ages 7–11 and teens ages 12–18. Our family-centered, integrated approach fosters sustainable healing from mental health and co-occurring disorders such as anxiety, depression, trauma, psychosis, eating disorders, and substance use. Individualized treatment plans include medical and psychiatric care, strengths-based academics, and experiential modalities including, art, music, yoga, and outdoor adventure therapy. With residential and outpatient locations nationwide and partnerships with major insurance providers, we make quality care accessible.
(571) 946-8300 View (571) 946-8300

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Photo of Krystal Drayton - King Health Systems, Treatment Center
King Health Systems
Treatment Center
Laurel, MD 20707
Looking for therapy or psychiatric care for yourself or your child? King Health Systems provides therapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and psychiatric rehabilitation services for children, adolescents, and adults with Maryland Medicaid. We support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, mood disorders, behavioral concerns, family conflict, and other challenges affecting daily life at home, school, work, or in the community.
Looking for therapy or psychiatric care for yourself or your child? King Health Systems provides therapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and psychiatric rehabilitation services for children, adolescents, and adults with Maryland Medicaid. We support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, mood disorders, behavioral concerns, family conflict, and other challenges affecting daily life at home, school, work, or in the community.
(301) 725-5464 View (301) 725-5464
Photo of Emily Greenberger - Collaborative Counseling Center, Treatment Center, LCSW-C
Collaborative Counseling Center
Treatment Center
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21045
Family owned and operated since 2013, Collaborative Counseling Center offers high-quality outpatient mental health services to children, adolescents, adults, and families across the Greater Baltimore–Washington area. We provide both in-person and virtual care to ensure convenient, accessible support for every client. Our comprehensive range of behavioral health services includes individual, couples, family, and group counseling, as well as psychiatric evaluations and medication management. At CCC, we are committed to delivering compassionate, client-centered care that promotes healing, resilience, and lasting emotional well-being.
Family owned and operated since 2013, Collaborative Counseling Center offers high-quality outpatient mental health services to children, adolescents, adults, and families across the Greater Baltimore–Washington area. We provide both in-person and virtual care to ensure convenient, accessible support for every client. Our comprehensive range of behavioral health services includes individual, couples, family, and group counseling, as well as psychiatric evaluations and medication management. At CCC, we are committed to delivering compassionate, client-centered care that promotes healing, resilience, and lasting emotional well-being.
(301) 701-2347 View (301) 701-2347
Photo of Brett Greenberger - Collaborative Counseling TMS, Treatment Center, MD
Collaborative Counseling TMS
Treatment Center
Columbia, MD 21045
TMS is a highly effective, non-invasive, non-medicine, FDA approved treatment for teens and adults with depression, anxiety and/or OCD. CC TMS offers NeuroStar TMS Therapy treatment under the direct care and supervision of Dr. Brett Greenberger; Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist and Owner/Medical Director of CC TMS. Dr. Greenberger is one of the ONLY Board Certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist treating teen patients with TMS who are finding remission from their depression and leading healthier and happier lives! We are a family-owned TMS treatment center that personalizes our patient's journeys.
TMS is a highly effective, non-invasive, non-medicine, FDA approved treatment for teens and adults with depression, anxiety and/or OCD. CC TMS offers NeuroStar TMS Therapy treatment under the direct care and supervision of Dr. Brett Greenberger; Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist and Owner/Medical Director of CC TMS. Dr. Greenberger is one of the ONLY Board Certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist treating teen patients with TMS who are finding remission from their depression and leading healthier and happier lives! We are a family-owned TMS treatment center that personalizes our patient's journeys.
(667) 200-0835 View (667) 200-0835

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LGBTQ+ Treatment Centers
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