Mental Health
Services

In-person
sessions

Our providers offer in-person appointments in Annapolis, Maryland.

Virtual
sessions

Our providers offer remote sessions on a secure platform to residents of Maryland.

Services Provided

At our practice, therapy is about growth, healing, and meaningful change. We offer individual and couples therapy in a compassionate, non-judgmental environment. Whether you’re seeking support for personal challenges or looking to strengthen your relationship, we’re here to help.

Our medication management services provide personalized, evidence-based care to support your mental health. Whether you’re starting medication or making adjustments, our psychiatric nurse practitioners work with you to ensure safe, effective treatment tailored to your needs.

Our neurodiversity-affirming evaluations provide adults with a comprehensive, strengths-based assessment process. Whether you’ve always wondered about your neurotype or are seeking support for specific challenges, our evaluations offer clarity, validation, and next steps—without stigma or bias.

Treatment Specialties

ADHD

Whether you’ve been aware of your ADHD since childhood or are exploring it for the first time as an adult, therapy can help you to better understand and manage your ADHD.

Anxiety

Anxiety holds us back from living fulfilled lives. We help you manage your anxiety by empowering you with essential coping skills and techniques.

Autism

With a neurodiversity-affirming approach, we take the time to learn your unique story as we develop your therapeutic goals. We do not promote “curing” of autistic traits, rather, we embrace neurodivergence.

Autism & ADHD Evaluations

We provide neurodiverse-affirming Autism and ADHD evaluations for adults. Our accessible, non-pathologizing, and trauma-informed evaluations are rooted in the neurodiversity paradigm.

Child Therapy

Play is one of the main ways children communicate and interact with the world. Through a mix of play therapy and traditional counseling techniques, we can support children with a wide range of issues.

Couples Therapy

Relationships can be a source of joy and a source of significant pain. We provide couples counseling to help you create healthier, more satisfying relationships.

Depression

When you’re depressed, you need more hope than ever before. Our therapists help you find this hope and overcome the debilitating effects of depression, so you can lead a life full of meaning and purpose.

Discernment Counseling

If you or your spouse are considering divorce but are not completely sure that’s the best path, Discernment Counseling is designed for you. It’s a chance to slowdown, take a breath, and look at your options for your marriage.

Individual Therapy

Life can be overwhelming, and it’s normal to feel lost or uncertain at times. Our therapists specialize in helping people just like you—people who want to feel better, be better, and lead a more authentic life.

Maternal/Perinatal Mental Health

We offer therapy for individuals at all stages of their reproductive journey. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, birth trauma, or the challenges of adjusting to parenthood, we are here to help.

Medication Management

Our psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) provide expert medication management and compassionate mental health care tailored to your unique needs.

Teen Therapy

The teen years can be notoriously difficult. Navigate the complexities of adolescence with expert teen therapy, fostering mental well-being and healthier relationships.

Trauma

Trauma shakes us. It changes us. We help you restore your sense of resilience, safety, and well-being after experiencing trauma or chronic stress.

common questions

Therapy works by providing a safe, non-judgmental space to process your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Your therapist should also work with you to develop effective coping strategies, tools, techniques, and resources that can help you lead a more fulfilling life. 

The length of session varies by service. Individual therapy sessions tend to be 45-60 minutes in length, though extended sessions may be available to you. Couples therapy and Discernment Counseling sessions tend to be 60-120 minutes in length. 

We do not accept insurance. We are a “private pay” or “self-pay” practice, which means that our clients are required to pay the full session fee on the day of service. 

 

You may be eligible to utilize your insurance’s out-of-network benefits. We encourage all clients to connect with their insurance company to learn about out-of-network benefits. 

 

We do have therapists who are non-network non-participating providers with Tricare; this means that you would pay your full session fee on the day of service and file a claim with Tricare for reimbursement (minus your cost share).

This is highly individualized to you! We will take into consideration your current condition, goals, and preferences. Some individuals prefer to be seen weekly (especially at the beginning of treatment), while some prefer to attend therapy every other week. Some clients who have made significant progress opt to be seen for “maintenance” sessions every month or two. 

Therapy works best when clients can trust that they have a safe space to share openly and honestly. We take confidentiality very seriously, both legally and ethically. 

 

Therapists are legally required to break confidentiality and report the following:

  • If a client poses an imminent danger to themselves or others.
  • If the therapist suspects child, elder, or dependent adult abuse.
  • If the client has directed the therapist to share information about the case (which would require a signed release of information).
  • If the therapist receives a qualifying court order.

The easiest way to schedule an appointment is to utilize our online scheduler. You can also utilize the “Contact” page to message us, call us at 443-924-6344, or email us at: info@cedarcounselingandwellness.com 

We believe that therapy is a worthwhile investment, and our practice is committed to transparency to ensure that you have all the information you need to make informed decisions about your care.

 

The cost of therapy depends on the type of service and the therapist you work with. For detailed information, please refer to our Fees & Insurance page.

The relationship you establish with your therapist will be a crucial factor in the effectiveness of treatment. You should feel safe, heard, understood, and respected in the therapeutic relationship. Your therapist should demonstrate competence in addressing the issues you are presenting with. We recommend attending three sessions before making a decision, as it can take time to form a comfortable relationship. 

This is an individual decision that can be tailored to your unique needs and circumstances. Some clients may only need a few sessions to achieve their therapeutic goals. Others choose to make therapy a long-term addition to their life. That being said, recent research indicates that most clients need between 8 and 20 sessions. 

Our office was designed with your needs in mind. It is conveniently located in Annapolis, Maryland, near the Annapolis Mall, Trader Joe’s, and the Anne Arundel Medical Center. Our office has ample parking.

We require all clients to have a credit card on file, but we accept payment by cash, credit card, or check. Payment is due on the day of service. 

Most therapists pull from a variety of modalities, individualizing treatment to your unique needs. Our practice has therapists that are trained in the following modalities:

  • Cognitive-behavioral therapy
  • Dialectical behavior therapy
  • Mindfulness-based therapy
  • Acceptance and commitment therapy
  • Gottman method
  • Emotionally-focused couples therapy
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Sensorimotor psychotherapy
  • Strengths-based therapy
  • Solution-focused therapy
  • EMDR