Therapy for Maryland Clients, by Telehealth
I am a licensed clinical professional counselor in Maryland, and I work with Maryland clients by telehealth. My office is in Barre, Vermont, so if you are looking for someone to sit across from in person every week, I would not be the right fit.
If working by video suits you, or if you have been putting off finding a therapist because getting to an appointment is the hard part, then this may work well.
My Maryland Connection
I went to graduate school in Baltimore, at Loyola University Maryland. I thought I would move back to Vermont right away afterward, and instead I stayed for a while. Maryland is a place I know rather than a second license I happen to hold.
I am back in Vermont now, but I still get down to Maryland to visit family. If you are in the Towson area and it matters to you to meet in person at some point, that is worth mentioning when we talk. It would not be every week, but it is not impossible either.
How Telehealth Works
Sessions happen over secure video through Upheal, the system I use for my practice. You will need a private space, a reliable internet connection, and a device with a camera. That is all.
Most people find it takes one session to stop noticing the screen. I will also say something that surprises people: having some distance between us can actually help. It is often easier to say a hard thing out loud when you are in your own space rather than sitting across from someone.
I have been on the other side of this too. I received telehealth therapy myself for a long time, and it worked as well as in-person did, sometimes better.
Working Across State Lines
I hold licenses in Vermont and Maryland, which means our sessions need you to be physically located in one of those two states. That matters more than where you live.
For families, the same applies to each person. If everyone is in Maryland, or split between Maryland and Vermont, we are fine. If someone is in a third state, that gets complicated, and it is worth raising early so we can talk it through rather than running into it later.
If you are thinking about moving, tell me. Depending on where you are going, getting licensed there is sometimes possible, and I would rather look into it than have our work end because of a state line.
Fees and Insurance
I am not paneled with any insurance in Maryland. My practice is private pay, and I provide superbills you can submit to your insurance for out-of-network reimbursement if your plan offers it.
If you are not sure what your plan covers for out-of-network mental health, it is worth calling the number on your card before we talk. It is a short call and it makes the decision much clearer.
Common Questions
Do you ever see Maryland clients in person?
Not regularly. My office is in Vermont and our work would be by video. That said, I get to Maryland to visit family from time to time, and if you are near Towson and meeting in person would mean something to you, mention it and we can see whether it lines up.
Does telehealth work as well as in-person therapy?
Yes. I received telehealth therapy myself for a long time, and in my experience it worked as well as in-person, sometimes better. Some of that is the distance. It can be easier to say something difficult from your own living room than from a chair in someone else’s office.
What if I move out of Maryland partway through our work together?
Tell me as soon as you know. Licensing rules mean I can only work with you while you are in a state where I am licensed, but that is not always the end of it. Depending on where you are going, I may be able to get licensed there. It is not possible everywhere, but it is worth asking rather than assuming.
If you are in Maryland and looking for a therapist, I would be glad to talk. A first conversation costs nothing and is the easiest way to work out whether we are a good match.