How Busy Adults in Maryland Make Time for Therapy
For many adults in Maryland, the idea of starting therapy sounds great in theory, but the reality of carving out time for sessions feels overwhelming. Between work responsibilities, parenting, caregiving, and simply keeping up with life, therapy often lands at the bottom of the to-do list.
At LifeSpring Counseling Services, we work with a lot of busy professionals, parents, college students, and caregivers. Have you ever caught yourself saying, “I know I need support, but I don’t know when I’d even fit therapy in.” If this sounds familiar, you’re in good company. Here’s the good news! People are making therapy work, often in creative, flexible ways that fit into their real lives.
How to make therapy work in creative, flexible ways that fit your busy lifestyle
1. They Schedule Therapy Like Any Other Appointment
When life is full, therapy has to be treated like any other important appointment, because it is. Just like you’d prioritize a meeting with your boss or a doctor’s visit, therapy deserves a protected space on your calendar.
Some of our clients choose early morning or lunch hour sessions. Others block time at the end of their work day, and make use of their sick leave from work. It sometimes means shifting around dinner plans or asking a partner for support with the kids. Once it’s on the calendar, however, it becomes part of the rhythm of life.
Our calendars and our bank accounts are often reflections of our priorities. When we add therapy to our calendar, we demonstrate through our actions that WE are a priority.
2. They Take Advantage of Online Counseling Options
LifeSpring Counseling Services offers both in-person and online therapy sessions for adults throughout Maryland. For many clients, virtual therapy has been a game changer.
There’s no commute, no traffic, and no need to find childcare. Whether you're logging in from your home office, your parked car between meetings, or your kitchen table, online therapy allows you to show up for yourself without disrupting your day.
3. They See It as an Investment, Not a Luxury
Taking time out of your day for therapy might feel indulgent at first, especially if you’ve been taught to put others’ needs before your own. But the people who stick with therapy usually see it differently. They see it as something they need to feel and function better. They start to notice that therapy helps them think more clearly, communicate more effectively, and feel more grounded in daily life.
When you're juggling a lot, having space to talk things through with a licensed counselor can help you manage stress , reduce anxiety, and improve your relationships at work or at home. That’s not a luxury. That’s a practical tool for managing life, and it’s an investment in yourself.
4. They Work With Therapists Who Understand Their Schedule
At LifeSpring, we understand the needs of working adults and college students in Maryland. That’s why we have a team of therapists with different scheduling availability. Whether you’re looking for morning, midd-day, or early evening appointments, we’ve got a therapist in Maryland who can help!
We also offer therapy intensives for adults who prefer fewer but longer sessions. These 1–3 day options are especially helpful for entrepreneurs, helping professionals and first responders who want focused time to make progress without committing to weekly appointments.
5. They Give Themselves Permission to Ask for Help
It’s easy to put everyone else first. But many of our clients eventually realize that when they’re feeling burned out, anxious, or stuck, it affects everything from their physical health to work performance to personal relationships.
Making time for therapy often starts with one simple decision. Deciding to make time even when you think you don’t have the time!
If you’ve been thinking about starting therapy, we hope this blog has given you some creative ideas for fitting therapy into your busy life. Using your sick time for weekly appointments during the work day, scheduling an appointment at lunch time, or meeting for telehealth visits are some of the most common ways our clients fit therapy into their regular routines. Asking for help, so you can make time for yourself is a great strategy too! If you’re ready to use one of these strategies, so you can get the support you want and need, we’re here to help!
Ready to Start Therapy in Maryland?
At LifeSpring Counseling Services, we make it easier for busy adults to get the support they need. Whether you prefer online or in-person counseling, weekly sessions or therapy intensives, we’re here to help you fit therapy into your life, not the other way around.
Here’s how to get started:
Option 1: Visit www.lifespringcounseling.net and review our therapists’ profiles on our meet-us page where you can schedule an appointment online
Option 2: Call us at 410-497-8451 M-F from 9-5 to ask your questions and schedule by phone.
You don’t have to wait for life to slow down before taking care of yourself. Let’s make it work, together!
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Interested in Online or In-Person Counseling for Anxiety or Depression?
If you’re a Marylander who knows that counseling is the direction you need to take, the therapists at LifeSpring Counseling Services are here to help. We offer online counseling services for mindfulness, depression, anxiety, trauma, and grief and loss. We also offer Brainspotting as a specialized service, and Brainspotting can be done online, too!
Here’s how you can get started! Online and in-person counseling for anxiety and depression aren’t the only services offered at our Baltimore, MD office.
The counselors and social workers at our Maryland office also offer counseling services for trauma, grief and loss, boundary setting, communication skills, and difficult life transitions. We also offer specialized counseling services including Brainspotting and spiritually-integrated counseling. Because we are located next to several local universities, we also work with college students.
