Care without the wait

23 licensed therapists & providers in Maryland—5 in Silver Spring. Available as soon as today, in person and online

Therapy for every life stage

Our providers work with individuals, couples, families, & teens for anxiety, depression, grief, & more

#1 for in-network coverage

We accept UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, BCBS Plans, Humana, Aetna, & many more. Self-pay options available, no membership fees

Patients who get better

94% of patients feel truly understood by their provider. 3 out of 4 see improvement in depression & anxiety symptoms within 3 months

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530 people sought career counseling help in Maryland in the last year

Discover how starting career counseling can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

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Career counseling FAQs

What is career counseling?

Career counseling, sometimes called career coaching, helps individuals make informed career decisions. This type of counseling is led by one of our Silver Spring therapists who is trained to provide career development support.

How does career counseling work?

Career counseling works to help you navigate your professional career and offer valuable information, such as required skill sets and/or education, regarding a particular position you may be considering. The following are common focuses of conversation that will help your career counselor best help you:

  • Job environment preferences
  • Growth potential
  • Career goals, short- and long-term
  • Personality type
  • Desired lifestyle
  • Potential earnings of a given career

Is career counseling conducted in person or online?

Career counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and via Online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does career counseling last?

Career counseling can last for weeks, months, or even years. It all depends on the goals that you’re looking to accomplish and whether you continue to want/need a counselor to help you reach your goals. Either way, our career counselors are here and ready to help you get on the right track.

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Silver Spring, MD Career Counseling—Counselors, Therapists, and Life Coaches

Career counseling can take the pain and frustration out of the entire process. A good career guidance counselor can be a calming influence and help guide you toward a vocation that better suits you and your specific needs.

At Thriveworks, our clinicians are equipped to help you eliminate the unknown and find a path that excites you. If you’re ready to get started, simply book online or call our office to get started today.

Career Counseling Can Help

A career counselor can help direct you down a path to success.  In career counseling you can anticipate:

  • To get refocused on what’s important to you
  • Accurately assessing your skills and potential
  • Clarifying your values and goals
  • To match your career with your core values
  • Calculating how much money you are desiring to make
  • Rediscovering a happy, healthy career

Silver Spring, MD Career Counseling Services 

If you feel lost and in need of some sound advice and direction, call Thriveworks Silver Spring career counseling today. One of our Thriveworks Silver Spring career counselors would be happy to discuss your career opportunities with you.

Call our office today at (202) 478-9619 or book online to schedule an appointment.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurance and we offer self-pay options too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Silver Spring accept 24 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Aetna Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Maryland | BCBS HMO

  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Maryland | BCBS PPO

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Compsych

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

  • HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage

  • Humana Medicare Advantage

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Self-pay costs at Silver Spring
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

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The process of connection and scheduling is very easy and painless. There is little to no red tape getting in the way of care.
Teodoro Mar 2026
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My therapist is amazing. Truly has been helpful in helping me to get past my past trauma.
Brittani Jan 2026
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My counselor has been wonderful. Helping me through a very difficult time in my life.
Alessandra Jan 2026
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I can see a massive change in my life right now thanks to thriveworks and specially to Mohammed.
Norrah Jan 2026
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Ease of making the appointments and the clinician is great to work with
Leia Sep 2025
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Very knowledgeable and invigorating sessions.
Krystal Sep 2025
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My sessions help me figure things out, make improvements in my perception and it progresses through clear and direct communication without fluff. I appreciate how we interact dynamically from one session to the next and it doesn't come across as a formatted or scripted interaction. Works for me.
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Ashly Sep 2025
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Dr. Upshaw is great at being a combination of empathetic and pushing me to grow
Stanley Sep 2025
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Where to find us

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Address

1370 Lamberton Dr Suite 13
Silver Spring, MD 20902

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Silver Spring is located near Lamberton Drive and Arcola Avenue, off Georgia Avenue. It is just around the corner from the Arcola Elementary School and near the Wheaton Regional Park.

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Phone number

(202) 915-2842
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Languages spoken by MD providers

  • English
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Hours

Monday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Thursday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Friday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Saturday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Sunday 8:00am - 9:30pm

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Monday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Friday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday 8:00am - 6:00pm

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