Private Pay Online Therapy Services for Adults Across Maryland
Therapy on Your Terms (Not the Insurance Company’s)!
Life can be tough enough, and finding the right therapist shouldn’t be another source of stress. At LifeSpring Counseling Services, we make it easy to access high-quality individual therapy for adults through telehealth. Whether you're looking for support with anxiety, stress, trauma, life transitions, or personal growth, our online therapy services provide a flexible, effective way to get the help you need, wherever you are in Maryland.
While LifeSpring is often known for accepting a wide-range of health plans, we also know that there are many valid reasons why people choose NOT to use their health insurance, and we are happy to support people with that goal! If you’re the person who is specifically seeking private pay telehealth services, we got you, and you’re in the right place!
We Make Scheduling Easy!
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1. Call Us
Give us a call at 410-497-8451, Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm and speak with our office admin who will help you get scheduled!
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2. Schedule With One of Our Therapists
Click on the “Make an Appointment” button with the therapist of your choice here (make sure they’re accepting new clients). Follow the prompts to create your account, schedule an appointment, and complete the biography section. You got this!
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3. Send Us a Message to Get Started!
Need help deciding which therapist is the best fit for you? Send us a message to get started.
Why People Choose Private Pay Counseling Services
We recognize that not everybody is in a position to pursue self-pay therapy services, and we are also aware of the many reasons why people do pursue this option. Here are some of the big ones:
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More Privacy & Control Over Your Confidential Information
When using health insurance, providers are required to send certain information to your health insurance companies for billing purposes. At any time, health insurance companies can also request to audit your entire health record when using their health plan to pay for counseling services. In order to use insurance in the first place, a provider must demonstrate that an individual meets “medical necessity” which involves a mental health diagnosis. No insurance involvement means your mental health records stay private.
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Freedom to Choose Your Preferred Therapist
Going private pay means that you can work with the provider who’s the best fit for you without worrying about whether or not they take your insurance.
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Access to Treatment Modalities of Interest
Insurance companies require mental health providers to use “evidence based approaches.” When you pay for services out of pocket, you can pursue treatment modalities that interest you without having to worry about whether or not your insurance will approve.
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No Session Limits
When paying out of pocket, you and your therapist decide the frequency and length of your sessions, not your insurance provider. When self-pay, you’ll be able to participate in longer therapy sessions as is common with Extended Brainspotting Sessions, Therapy Intensives, Brainspotting Intensives, or Ketamine dosing sessions since insurance companies will not pay for these services.
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No Confusion About the Cost of Your Therapy Sessions
When using your insurance, you have to get information about your coverage. Do you have a copay, deductible, or co-insurance, and how much? In our experience, it’s not uncommon for health insurance companies to provide individuals with inaccurate information about their coverage.
The Benefits of Online Therapy
Online therapy offers convenience, flexibility, and greater access to high-quality mental health care:
More Therapists to Choose From: See specialists across Maryland, not just those in your immediate area.
More Treatment Options: Choose from specialized treatments like Brainspotting or Ketamine, which may not be available locally.
Comfort & Convenience: Attend sessions from home or on your lunch break, eliminating travel time and making therapy more accessible.
Consistent Care: No need to cancel while traveling within the state of Maryland—stay connected with your therapist from anywhere in Maryland.
Specialized Brainspotting Services Available Online & In-Person
At LifeSpring, we offer specialized Brainspotting therapy, a powerful approach for healing from trauma, stress, and emotional blocks. Some of the specialized, private pay counseling services we provide include:
Extended Brainspotting Sessions: 2-hours of deep therapeutic work
1-Day Brainspotting Intensives: A full day dedicated to accelerated growth and healing, focused on one specific area of concern. Due to the specialized nature of this service, we have only one therapist at our office who provides this service.
3-Day Brainspotting Intensives: A focused, immersive therapy experience where you can dedicate time and energy to multi-faceted concerns that deserve attention. Melissa Wesner, LCPC, LifeSpring’s Founder, Certified Brainspotter, and Brainspotting Consultant is the one who offers this service.
All of these services are available online or in-person for your convenience. Can Brainspotting be done online? Absolutely! Is it just as effective as in-person? Absolutely! We’ll work with your preference!
What is Holding You Back from Starting Therapy?
Getting Started is Simple!
When you start therapy, you’ll have some decisions to make. Am I interested in online counseling, or do I want to meet with someone in person? From there, you’ll have to think about the type of therapist you think you’d work well with. At LifeSpring, we have both male and female therapists in case you have a preference.
Scheduling your first session is simple:
Click Here to book online 24/7 with the therapist of your choice or give us a call at 410-497-8451 Mon-Fri from 9am-5pm.
Complete your intake paperwork.
Attend your first session and start feeling better with professional support!
You don’t have to figure this out on your own. We’re here to help. Schedule your first session today!
Other Mental Health Services at LifeSpring
Counseling for children and teens isn’t the only counseling service offered at our office. Our Greater Baltimore mental health counseling office also offers individual counseling services for adults and college students dealing with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, interpersonal violence, and trauma. We also offer specialized counseling services including online therapy, Brainspotting, faith-based counseling, and mindfulness-based counseling.