Child therapy in Annapolis, MD
Two of the 8 therapists listed in Annapolis work with children. Compare their profiles and reach out when you're ready, or look online across Maryland.
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Therapy in Annapolis by the numbers
Based on 2748 licensed therapists across the US, including 8 in Annapolis · Updated July 2026
Specialization breakdown
What to expect from therapy in Annapolis
Whether you're new to therapy or have tried it before, here's what working through a child's struggles with an Annapolis-based (or Maryland-licensed online) therapist usually looks like.
Hearing the family's story
Before working with your child, the therapist gathers background from you — development, school, recent changes — and may ask for input from teachers with your permission.
Earning your child's trust
A child needs to feel safe before they'll share much, so the first few sessions are relaxed and low-pressure, at a pace set by your child.
Methods that fit the age
Play therapy is common for young children; school-age children and teens often work with CBT, art or talk therapy. The therapist explains which approach they're using and why.
Your part at home
Parents usually get regular updates and practical strategies to use at home, since change sticks best when home and therapy pull in the same direction.
Example searches in Annapolis
Illustrative examples, not real client stories — describe your own situation to see who fits.
"My child won't go to school in Annapolis"
Situation: Parents in Annapolis whose child is refusing to attend school due to anxiety and social difficulties
Example match: Matched with a child psychologist specializing in school refusal and anxiety
"Teen therapy in Annapolis for depression"
Situation: Parents concerned about their teenager's withdrawal, declining grades, and mood changes
Example match: Matched with an adolescent specialist experienced in teen depression, offering both individual and family sessions
"Anxious child therapist in Annapolis"
Situation: Parents in Annapolis whose child has stomachaches before school and struggles to separate at drop-off
Example match: Matched with a child therapist using CBT and parent coaching for childhood anxiety
Child counseling for military families in Annapolis
Families bring children to therapy for many reasons: worries and fears, tantrums bigger than the situation, trouble at school, grief, a new sibling, or a diagnosis such as ADHD or autism. Military families in and around Annapolis know a particular kind of stress: a parent away on deployment, the readjustment when they come home, and moves that mean a new school and new friends every few years.
Child therapists often check in with teachers and pediatricians, so strategies at home and at school line up. Trauma-focused CBT is well supported for children who have been through frightening or painful experiences.
Before you reach out about child therapy in Annapolis
Give your child's age and what you've noticed at home or school, and ask how the therapist involves parents. Of the 8 therapists FindSupport lists in Annapolis, 2 work with children: 25% of the local list. The 25% in Annapolis compares with 26% in Bethesda and 8% in Baltimore. Next to the 25% for child therapy, Annapolis profiles show 13% with couples and 25% with families.
Plan on $120–$250 for each session of child therapy in Annapolis, before insurance or sliding-scale discounts. The Annapolis listings show online sessions on 1 of 8 profiles, about 13%. Online parent sessions are a practical option even when your child's own sessions are in person.
Widening the search for child therapy past Annapolis
Annapolis has 8 therapists listed, behind Bethesda (27); the 3 Maryland cities on FindSupport add up to 60. That matters for work with children, where a closer fit may sit in another city. The nearest listings outside Maryland: Wilmington, DE lists 4, 25% of whom work with children; Allentown, PA lists 4. Video sessions with them are possible only if they hold a Maryland license.
What happens when you contact a child therapist
Persistent worry, frequent stomachaches before school, or a return to behaviors your child had outgrown are common indicators. Big reactions that seem out of proportion — long meltdowns, aggression toward siblings, or panic at being apart from you — are worth discussing with a professional if they've lasted for weeks.
Ask how parents are involved and what will be shared with you from your child's sessions. Ask how they'd explain confidentiality to your child, and what they would always tell you, such as safety concerns. If your family serves, ask whether the therapist has worked with deployment, reintegration and frequent moves. A short list of two or three child therapists in Annapolis, picked on the focus areas and fees their profiles list, is enough to start.
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Find child therapy help in Annapolis →Frequently Asked Questions
Can I see a child therapist online in Maryland?
Yes — video sessions work well for most concerns. The therapist needs to be licensed in Maryland (where you are during the session), so a child therapist elsewhere in the state can see you in Annapolis as easily as a local one. In Annapolis, one of the 8 listed therapists mentions online sessions. Teens often find video easier to fit around school, while younger children usually start in person.
How many therapists does FindSupport list in Annapolis for child therapy?
FindSupport has 8 therapists in Annapolis, and 25% of them work with children: 2 profiles. Describe what you're dealing with and we'll surface the Annapolis therapists who fit.
Where else in Maryland can I find a child therapist?
Outside Annapolis, the Maryland listings with the most therapists are: 27 therapists in Bethesda, 26% of whom work with children; 25 therapists in Baltimore, 8% of whom work with children. A therapist licensed in Maryland can work with you by video from anywhere in the state.
How much does child counseling cost in Annapolis, MD?
Child therapy in Annapolis typically costs $120–$250 per session. For a sense of scale, twelve weekly sessions at that rate come to about $1,440–$3,000 before insurance or sliding-scale discounts. Insurance, sliding-scale fees and less frequent sessions can bring that down; ask before the first appointment.
Can a child have anxiety or depression?
Yes. Children can have anxiety disorders and depression, though they often show it differently from adults — through irritability, stomachaches, clinginess, school refusal or losing interest in play. Both are treatable, and it helps to start early.
Can therapy help my child after a divorce?
Yes. Children often blame themselves, worry about loyalty to each parent, or struggle with moving between two homes. A child therapist gives them a neutral place to talk and can help both parents respond in consistent ways.
Is child counseling the same as child therapy?
In practice, mostly yes — the two words are used for the same kind of help. Children's counseling services are offered by clinicians with several kinds of license: professional counselors, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists and psychologists. What matters more than the word is the clinician's license and their experience with children your child's age.
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