Stride Forward Counseling
Maryland
Accepting Online
Catonsville
Accepting In-person
Updated January 25, 2023
Stride Forward Counseling
Zencare Vetted
Stride Forward Counseling has the mission to assist people from all walks of life in overcoming their difficulties. It is our goal to help you regain clarity, discover your purpose, and take control of your entire being, moving in the direction you would like to take your life. With professional help and support you can overcome emotional hurdles that arise.
Are you feeling like you are not getting what you want out of life or your relationships?
We invite you to take the time to reflect deeply on what you truly want out of life. Think about what will make you feel most fulfilled, what will bring you joy, and what will make you the most proud of yourself. We want to help make that vision of yourself into a reality and help provide you the roadmap to get there.
About
What services does your practice offer?
We offer individual, couples, group, and family therapy sessions, both in person and virtually. We are located in downtown Catonsville MD, 9 Newburg Ave Suite 102.
We offer a safe and comfortable environment where you can freely discuss your concerns about any personal issue. It is our commitment to make every effort to create a supportive environment so that you feel comfortable to discuss your concerns and receive effective treatment. In our care, you will learn how to implement positive changes in your life, allowing growth to take place within you.
What are your practice's specialties?
The therapists at Stride forward counseling specialize in a variety of areas, including anxiety, depression, couples counseling, teens, perfectionism, highly sensitive people, grief, chronic illness, life transitions, relationship issues, and trauma.
Why should I choose your practice?
Each of our therapist brings a lifetime of leaning and a wealth of clinical expertise to the counseling profession and to their clients. We encourage you to examine our clinician profiles and reach out to us individually for additional information.
How does payment work at your practice?
It varies by provider but some therapist in our practice are “in-network provider” for the following insurance carriers: BCBS, John Hopkins, Cigna, Aetna
We always encourage patients to contact their insurance company, prior to their first appointment, to ensure they have obtained the most up-to-date behavioral/mental health eligibility & benefits information. However, we also understand that information pertaining to insurance coverage can be complex. Therefore, we will gladly contact your insurance carrier to obtain your coverage information, upon your request. Should you decide to have us call your insurance carrier, please be advised you will need to provide your Photo ID and Insurance card (front and back).
Self-pay options: Initial/first appointment is $160 and follow-up appointments/visits are $145 for 50-55 minutes and $115 for 40 minutes.
Specialties
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Couples counseling - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
Perfectionism - Coping with feelings of anxiety, stress, self-criticism, and procrastination; addressing unrealistic expectations of one’s self and negatively comparing self to others
Women's issues - Therapy tailored to common concerns among women; providing a safe and understanding space to address life challenges, stressors, and questions around identity as a woman
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Couples
- Families
- Parents
- Seniors (65+)
- Teenagers (13-18)
- Young adults (18-24)
Insurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- United Healthcare
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions: $145 (55min)
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Payment options
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
Location(s)
Online Sessions (Maryland)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
- Morning (Before 10am)
- Daytime (10am - 1pm)
- Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
- Evening (After 5pm)
- Weekends
Regular Hours
- Mon 7am-7pm
- Tue 7am-7pm
- Wed 7am-7pm
- Thu 7am-7pm
- Fri 7am-7pm
- Sat Please inquire about hours
- Sun Please inquire about hours
Catonsville practice
9 Newburgh Avenue,
102,
Catonsville, Maryland 21228
Accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
- Morning (Before 10am)
- Daytime (10am - 1pm)
- Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
- Evening (After 5pm)
- Weekends
Regular Hours
- Mon 7am-7pm
- Tue 7am-7pm
- Wed 7am-7pm
- Thu 7am-7pm
- Fri 7am-7pm
- Sat Please inquire about hours
- Sun Please inquire about hours
Head of Practice's Licensure
Maryland: LC10692
Languages
English