Frequently Asked Questions

 Yes. BeMindFul Counseling Center accepts Maryland Medicaid as well as several commercial insurance plans. Coverage may vary by service and plan, so we recommend verifying your benefits before beginning services 

 We accept Maryland Medicaid, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth, Optum/UnitedHealthcare, Curative, and other participating plans. Contact our office to verify your specific coverage. 

 Yes. BeMindFul Counseling Center offers both in-person and telehealth mental health services. Telehealth availability may vary depending on the service, provider, and your location. 

 You don't have to figure that out on your own. Our team can help determine the appropriate level of care based on your symptoms, needs, treatment history, and current level of functioning. 

 Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) provides more structured support than traditional weekly therapy without requiring inpatient hospitalization. IOP typically includes multiple treatment sessions each week and is designed for individuals who need a higher level of mental health support while continuing to live at home.

 Yes. BeMindFul Counseling Center offers a Substance Use Intensive Outpatient Program for individuals who need structured support for substance use and recovery. Our program combines group-based treatment with individualized care and support.

 Yes. BeMindFul provides therapy, psychiatric evaluations, and medication management, allowing clients to receive coordinated mental health care within the same practice.

Appointment availability varies by service and provider. Contact our office or submit an appointment request, and our team will help identify the earliest appropriate appointment available.

 Yes. We want you to feel comfortable with your provider. Whenever possible, we consider your preferences, treatment needs, scheduling needs, and provider availability when helping you select a therapist.

Yes.  BeMindFul Counseling Center has a diverse clinical team and understands that some clients prefer a therapist who shares or understands aspects of their identity, culture, or lived experience. Let us know your preferences when requesting an appointment, and we'll do our best to find an appropriate match.

 BeMindFul Counseling Center provides mental health services for individuals ages 16 and older, as well as couples and families. Age requirements may vary for specific programs or services.

 Not necessarily. Many clients can contact BeMindFul directly to request services. Referral or authorization requirements may vary depending on your insurance plan or the level of care you need.

 Traditional outpatient therapy commonly involves meeting with a therapist once per week or at another agreed-upon frequency. IOP provides several hours of structured treatment each week and may be appropriate when weekly therapy alone isn't providing enough support.

Yes. BeMindFul Counseling Center takes your privacy and confidentiality seriously and follows applicable federal and state privacy requirements. There are certain legal and safety-related exceptions to confidentiality, which your provider will review with you as part of the informed-consent process.

 BeMindFul Counseling Center provides in-person mental health services in Linthicum Heights, Maryland, and telehealth services for eligible clients throughout Maryland. Contact us to learn whether in-person or virtual care is available for the service you need.

Our clinicians use evidence-based approaches based on each client's needs, which may include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, EMDR, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, and other therapeutic approaches. Your clinician will work with you to determine which approach may be most appropriate for your goals.  

Yes. We accept self-pay using major credit/debit cards and HSA/FSA where applicable. Current self-pay rates: Individual Counseling — $280 intake, $200/session; Family & Couples Counseling — $250/session; Psychiatry — $280 intake, $195/session; Group Counseling — $75/group; Holistic Meditation Group — $75/group; Intensive Outpatient Program — $180/group. 

We also offer two membership plans for predictable monthly pricing: the Essential Support Plan ($329/month, 2 sessions) and the Comprehensive Support Plan ($599/month, 4 sessions).

Self-pay means your care isn't subject to insurance utilization review, session limits, or prior authorization requirements, and doesn't require a diagnosis to be submitted to your insurance company for claims processing. Some clients choose self-pay simply for the flexibility and privacy of not routing care through a third-party payer.