Your mental health journey begins with finding the right support. And that can be a daunting task for someone who has never pursued professional mental health care. For residents in Towson, MD, it’s simple. Columbia Mental Health offers compassionate, evidence-based psychiatry services just an hour from Towson, off the I-495 Beltway in North Bethesda.

If you’re struggling, you’re not alone. One in five adults in the state of Maryland lives with a mental health condition. Columbia Mental Health has been serving our community for over 30 years. We’re here to help you live the best life possible.

Our psychiatric services at our Towson location

When seeking psychiatric services, there’s more to think about than just a psychiatrist’s experience and credentials. While the Columbia Mental Health team is full of highly-qualified, board-certified practitioners, we also value and prioritize things like:

• Collaborative care models that include therapy and integrated treatment
• Telehealth options for added flexibility
• In-network coverage with Medicaid, Medicare, and most commercial insurance
• Easy access to highways like I-695, I-83, and I-95 for clients traveling to nearby clinics

These are just a few features that help us support our communities in their pursuit of improved mental wellness.

When should you look for psychiatric care?

Mental health conditions feel different for everyone. However, there are some common signs that you may be experiencing something that would be best managed with the help of a trained professional.

The most common reasons to seek psychiatric services include:

• Persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or emptiness
• Struggling with chronic anxiety, panic attacks, or excessive worry
• Disruptions in sleep, appetite, or energy that don’t improve
• Irritability, mood swings, or emotional instability
• Difficulty concentrating, memory issues, or disorganized thinking
• Experiences of trauma, grief, or unresolved emotional pain
• Managing ADHD, OCD, or bipolar disorder
• Not finding relief through therapy alone or experiencing treatment-resistant depression

Seeking help for these mental and emotional challenges is a sign of strength and a step toward wellness. With Columbia Mental Health at your side, you’ll find judgment-free support that meets you where you are and gets you where you want to go.

Finding therapy options that suit your mental health goals

Our therapists offer a variety of treatment approaches tailored to you. We collaborate with you to build a plan that supports you now and equips you with the tools you’ll need for the future.

Our therapeutic modalities include, but aren’t limited to:

• Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT): This approach helps clients identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns.
• Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT): Offers tools for emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.
• Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT): Encourages psychological flexibility and values-based living.
• Interpersonal therapy (IPT): Focuses on improving relationships and communication patterns.
• Family and group therapy: Provides tools for improved communication and better connection within shared experiences and family dynamics.

These modalities are delivered by experienced therapists who work closely with psychiatric providers to offer a collaborative and seamless treatment plan for our clients.

We’re here for Towson, we’re here for you

While Columbia Mental Health is located outside of Towson, we serve the region with nearby clinics in North Bethesda and Bowie, MD, and also offer telehealth appointments. Additionally, our intake process couldn’t be simpler:

• Call us or complete our online intake form.
• Our care team will match you with a provider who best aligns with your goals.
• After that, you’ll begin care at a time that works well for your schedule.

Choosing the right psychiatrist ensures not only medical expertise but also personalized, collaborative support. Columbia Mental Health’s psychiatric providers help clients manage depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, and more, using thoughtful approaches tailored to your mental health goals.

Find the psychiatric support you deserve in Towson, MD

Columbia Mental Health has been supporting Maryland and Virginia for decades, offering a full suite of outpatient mental health services, including therapy and psychiatric medication management. Whether you live near Goucher College, the Towson Circle, or along Dulaney Valley Road, Columbia Mental Health makes expert psychiatric support easy to access when you need it most. Learn more about our services by calling 703.682.8208 today. Our providers work with clients of all ages, including adolescents and older adults. We believe mental health care is a right, not a privilege.

For new clients, please click here to schedule an appointment. For existing clients, please click here and find your office location to contact your office directly.