Marriage Counselors with the most reviews in Maryland

By John Weiman, CEO of Life Bridge Coaching | #1 Relationship Coaching in America | 15+ years helping couples reconnect | Marriage Counseling and Relationship Coaching in Maryland

1. Life Bridge Coaching (~266+ Reviews)

Most Reviewed Marriage Counselor in Maryland

Why the review count matters:

With about 266 unsolicited reviews across Thumbtack, Google, and Facebook, Life Bridge Coaching sits at the top of this list in terms of sheer volume of feedback specifically around marriage and relationship work. That review count, combined with a high average rating, positions Life Bridge Coaching as one of the most reviewed relationship-focused practices in the state. And by some accounts, one of the most reviewed Counselors in America

Pros

• Most reviews, highly specialized in marriage/couples Therapy:

  • The review volume is tied directly to relationship-focused services (marriage counseling, couples therapy, affair recovery, etc.), not just general mental health.

    
    

• No-time-limit sessions (plus 60-minute option):

  • Sessions are charged per session, not per hour. Most run 2–3 hours so couples can fully work through issues instead of getting cut off at the 50-minute mark. There is also a traditional hour-long format for those who prefer it.
    

• Evening availability:

  • Flexible scheduling with evening options which is critical for dual-career couples and busy families.
    

• Gottman-specialized relationship work
  

  • John Weiman is a Gottman-informed relationship coach, nationally recognized for his use of the Gottman method.
    

  • Dr. Stephanie Bathurst is a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LCMFT) and Clinical Sexologist with Gottman training and multiple other couples modalities.
    

• Very wide couples-specific services Including, but not limited to:

  • Infidelity & affair recovery

  • Abuse & addiction in relationships

  • Marital & couples counseling

  • Premarital and discernment counseling

  • Intimacy & sex therapy

  • Conflict and communication work

  • Trauma, anger, and domestic violence dynamics

  • Long-distance & crisis marriage counseling

  • Individuals-for-relationship work
    

• Online couples therapy available:
  

  • In-person in Maryland, plus online sessions across the U.S., making it accessible for long-distance or relocating couples.
    

• Pricing model built around depth

  • Charge per session, not by the hour.

  • Sessions typically last 2–3 hours, so you leave feeling like you actually made progress.
    

• Free initial consultation:

  • Couples can talk through their situation and see if it’s a fit before committing.
    

• Free 24/7 text and call access between sessions

  Direct access to your counselor/coach for real-time support:

  • After arguments

  • During high-stress moments

  • When you’re implementing tools and get stuck

  • For quick questions and clarification

Cons

• No insurance accepted: Life Bridge Coaching is private pay only; insurance is not billed directly.

2. Safe Harbor Christian Counseling (Bowie / MD Network) (~147 Reviews)
   

High-Review Christian Counseling Network Offering Couples Work

Pros

• High review count for a faith-based practice:

  • Around 147 reviews, many of which are tied to Safe Harbor’s long history as a Christian counseling network.
    

• Christian-integrated counseling:

  • Strong fit for couples who specifically want faith-based, Christian counseling woven into their sessions.
    

• Large provider network:

  • A big team of counselors and nurse practitioners means more scheduling options and the potential to find someone who fits your personality and needs.
    

• Insurance-friendly:

  • Many locations are in-network with major insurers, making this a more budget-friendly option for many couples.
    

• In-person + video counseling:

  • Office-based counseling plus HIPAA-compliant video sessions for convenience and reach.
    

Cons

• Standard 45–60 minute session format:

  • Good for routine care, but less ideal for couples who need longer sessions to unpack complex dynamics.
    

• Less sharply couples-specialized:

  • They see individuals, kids, families, and couples; the brand is broad mental health + Christian counseling, not a boutique marriage-only specialist.
    

• No 24/7 direct text/call access:

  • Communication is usually via office numbers, central intake, or portals, not continuous access to one individual counselor.
    

• Christian framing is not for everyone:

  • A plus if that’s what you want; a mismatch if you need a more neutral or multi-faith framework.

3. LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists (Baltimore) (~137 Reviews)

Large Multi-Specialty Clinic With Couples Therapy as One Service

Pros

• High review count as a major mental health brand:

  • Around 137 reviews at the Baltimore site, reflecting a busy, established clinic.
    

• Takes most major insurance:

  • Often, a go-to option for couples who want therapy covered by insurance and need psychiatric or testing services, too.
    

• In-person and online options:

  • In-clinic sessions plus robust telehealth options across Maryland.
    

• One-stop mental health shop:

  • Ideal for couples where one or both partners also need individual therapy, psychiatry, or specialty treatments.
    

Cons

• Limited evening/weekend hours at the Baltimore location:

  • Hours are typically weekday daytime, which can be tough for working couples.
    

• Not a couples-specific brand:

  • Couples therapy is one service among many; the brand is not built around marriage counseling.
    

• Standard ~45–50 minute session model:

  • Suitable for ongoing care, but less conducive to big, deep-dive breakthroughs in a single sitting.
    

• Standard access outside sessions:

  • Communication is through portals and office processes, with no promise of direct, always-on access to one therapist.
    

4. Rivka Sidorsky, PhD, LCMFT (~58 Reviews)

Highly Reviewed Virtual Couples & Sex Therapist in MD/DC/VA

Pros

• Strong reviews around intimacy and couples work:

  • ~58 reviews for a solo, specialist provider is meaningful—most feedback is specifically about couples, intimacy, and sex therapy.
    

• Specialized intimacy + sex therapy:

  • Very clear focus on desire issues, intimacy blocks, sexual pain, and complex relationship patterns.
    

• Virtual-only convenience:

  • Telehealth-only model serving Maryland, DC, and Virginia, which is ideal if you want a specialist and are comfortable online.
    

• Structured session options & intensives:

  • Offers 45-, 60-, and 90-minute sessions, plus 2–3+ hour intensives for couples who want a deep-dive format without weekly short sessions.
    

• Transparent, posted pricing:

  • Clear fee schedule and explanation of her intensive models.
    

• Free 15-minute consultation:

  • Quick intro call to assess fit and ask questions.

Cons

• Virtual only, no in-person option:

  • Great if you prefer telehealth; limiting if you want in-person sessions.
    

• Premium fee structure:

  • High per-session rates and intensive pricing, with no insurance billing (out-of-network only, with superbills).
    

• No 24/7 call/text access advertised:

  • Support is limited to scheduled sessions and normal office communication, not ongoing coaching between visits.

5. Baltimore Therapy Center (~45 Reviews)

Locally Reviewed Group Practice With Strong Couples Emphasis

Pros

• Solid review count for a local group practice:

  • ~45 reviews, with many referencing couples and family work.
    

• Wide range of services:

  • Individual, couples, family, and parenting-focused sessions, plus some groups and classes.
    

• Very flexible hours:

  • Open 9 am–9 pm, seven days a week, which makes scheduling easier for busy couples.
    

• In-person + online:

  • Counselors see clients in-office and via telehealth.
    

• Free consultation + transparent rate page:

  • They offer a free consultation and clearly lay out rates and policies, which helps couples budget and plan.

Cons

• Standard 45–50 minute sessions:

  • Traditional length: good for many, but may feel rushed for highly distressed or complex couples.
    

• Private pay; no insurance billing:

  • They don’t bill insurance directly, so couples pay out-of-pocket and may try for out-of-network reimbursement.
    

• No explicit between-session coaching:

  • Support is tied to appointments; there’s no brand promise of text or call access when issues flare up midweek.

Provider	Approx. Number of Reviews	Main Focus	Evening / Weekend Availability	Gottman / Couples Specialization	Online / Telehealth Offered	Session Length / Model	How They Charge	Free Initial Consultation	Access Outside Sessions
Life Bridge Coaching (John Weiman & Dr. Stephanie Bathurst)	~266+ reviews across Google, Thumbtack, Facebook	Marriage counseling, couples therapy, relationship coaching, affair recovery, intensives	Yes, evening options and flexible scheduling	Strong: Gottman-informed, LMFT and Clinical Sexologist, multiple couples modalities	Yes, in-person in MD and online across the U.S.	No-time-limit sessions (typically 2–3 hours) plus 60 minute option	Private pay; charged per session, not per hour; no insurance	Yes, free consult	Yes, free direct text and call access between sessions
Safe Harbor Christian Counseling (Bowie / MD network)	~147 reviews	Christian counseling for individuals, couples, families	Varies by office and counselor; some extended hours	Couples work offered; not Gottman branded	Yes, in-person and video counseling	Standard 45–60 minute sessions	Often in-network with major insurers; copays and deductibles	Not strongly branded around free consults; intake via schedulers	Standard office or portal contact; no 24/7 direct text or call model
LifeStance (Baltimore)	~137 reviews	Large mental health clinic: therapy, psychiatry, testing	Baltimore clinic: daytime, Monday through Friday (no evenings or weekends at that site)	Offers couples therapy but not a couples only brand	Yes, in-person and telehealth	Standard 45–50 minute outpatient sessions	Takes most major insurances; copays and deductibles	Typically scheduled intake; not framed as free consult based	Portal or office based communication; no ongoing coaching access
Rivka Sidorsky, PhD, LCMFT	~58 reviews	Virtual couples and sex therapy (MD/DC/VA)	Flexible telehealth scheduling; hours vary	Highly specialized in couples, intimacy, and sex therapy	Yes, virtual only	45, 60, 90 minute sessions plus 2–3+ hour intensives	Private pay; out-of-network with superbills	Yes, 15 minute free consult	No structured text or call access; support in sessions and standard contact
Baltimore Therapy Center	~45 reviews	Individual, couples, family, and parenting therapy	Yes, listed as 9 am to 9 pm, 7 days per week	Strong couples menu but generalist practice	Yes, in-person and online	Standard 45–50 minute sessions	Private pay; no direct insurance billing	Yes, free consultation	Standard communication around sessions; no explicit 24/7 access