Mental Health Counseling Services in Maryland

Licensed, Local Support for Individuals, Couples and Families Across the State

Based in Bowie, HRES provides confidential mental health counseling to Maryland residents working through anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, grief, relationship strain, or a season of change. We help you find your footing from anywhere you are starting.

Reaching out isn’t a last resort- it’s the first step. We give you a private, judgement-free space to work through what’s weighing on you and build tools that actually hold up in daily life.

Counseling Services for Maryland Residents

We hand out a different plan to each of our clients, as we understand no two individuals walk the same story. Our Maryland counseling services cover:

Individual Therapy in Maryland

Private, one-on-one sessions for adults working through anxiety, depression, self-esteem, or a personal goal they are ready to move toward. Your therapist adjusts the approach as you do the work.

Couples Counseling in Maryland

Support for partners working to fix communication, rebuild trust, or reconnect- including couples facing serious conflict or weighing separation.

Family Counseling in Maryland

Sessions built around your family’s specific dynamic, whether that’s ongoing conflict, a parenting disagreement, or a co-parenting relationship that needs structure.

Group Counseling in Maryland

A therapist-led space where clients facing similar struggles- stress, trauma, emotional regulation- work through them together.

What We Help Maryland Clients Work Through

Anxiety

Depression

Addiction and substance use

Family conflict and dynamics

Grief and Loss

Anger Management

Stress and burnout

Self-esteem and confidence

Relationship and communication challenges

Parenting and co-parenting concerns

Life transitions

Trauma and PTSD

Why Maryland Clients Choose HRES

We are headquartered in Bowie, Maryland, and our clinical oversight reflects that.

  • We are led by a Maryland Board-Approved Clinical and Alcohol & Drug Supervisor, a credential recognized in most DMV areas.
  • We name our methods instead of merely stating “evidence-based”: Adlerian counseling, CBT, ACT, and trauma-informed therapy.
  • Every treatment plan is built around your needs and goals.
  • Sessions are confidential and free of judgment.
  • We accept Aetna, CareFirst, Carelon Behavioral Health, Kaiser Permanente, and Quest Behavioral Health, with self-pay and out-of-network options for added flexibility.
  • Virtual and telehealth appointments are available for clients anywhere in Maryland.

Meet a Member of Our Clinical Team

Tracy Burris, LCPC (Maryland), LPC (Virginia), and LPC (District of Columbia) brings 12 years of clinical experience to HRES. She holds a Master’s in Counseling from Bowie State University. She has previous experience as Clinical Director at multi public/private facilities, worked as assistant director of John Hopkins Emergency Psychiatric Hospital, worked specifically with fire fighters/EMTs at the Center of Excellence of the International Association of Fire Fire Fighters, among varied other leadership positions.

Tracy’s approach is solution-oriented and affirming, combining cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-focused CBT, and motivational interviewing to help clients build practical, lasting change. She takes a holistic view of each client’s circumstances and works collaboratively to support their specific goals.

Online Therapy for Maryland Clients

Getting to an office isn’t always realistic, especially with Maryland’s traffic and the distances between counties. We offer secure teletherapy to eligible clients statewide – the same clinical care and privacy as in-person sessions, from anywhere in the area.

If you are juggling work, family, or a packed schedule, virtual sessions let you keep showing up for therapy without the commute eating into your day.

Serving Communities Across Maryland

From our home base in Bowie, we support individuals and families throughout the state, including:

  • Bowie
  • Upper Marlboro
  • Crofton
  • Annapolis
  • Laurel
  • Greenbelt
  • Largo
  • College Park
  • Baltimore
  • Rockville
  • Bethesda
  • Silver Spring
  • Easternshore
  • District Heights
  • Capital Heights
  • Clinton
  • Oxon HIll
  • Andrews AFB
  • Ft. Mead
  • Gaithersburg

Anywhere you are in Maryland, we are ready to meet you – in person by appointment or virtually.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, HRES is based in Bowie, Maryland, and provides licensed counseling to individuals, couples, and families across the state, in person and virtually.

Yes, we offer secure teletherapy so you can meet with a licensed therapist from home, wherever you are in Maryland.

Yes, we accept Aetna, CareFirst, Carelon Behavioral Health, Kaiser Permanente, and Quest Behavioral Health. Self-pay and out-of-network benefits are also available.

We support clients with anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, grief, family conflict, relationship challenges, self-esteem, and life transitions, among other concerns.

If you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or struggling with a relationship, a loss, or a life change, therapy gives you practical tools and a clearer next step.

We serve clients throughout the state, including Bowie, Upper Marlboro, Crofton, Annapolis, Laurel, Greenbelt, Largo, and College Park.

Yes, research suggests telehealth is an effective counseling format. Many Maryland clients find it more convenient without compromising on the quality of care.

Client Stories

What Our Clients Say About Us

"I came to HRES after years of carrying stress from the job that I never talked about. My therapist got it right away. I finally feel like myself again."

Jane Morris First Responder

"Our family was in a hard place. HRES helped us actually hear each other again. We're closer now than we've been in years."

Family Client Client

"I was nervous about starting therapy. My therapist made me feel comfortable and scheduled sessions at my pace. Virtual sessions fit my schedule perfectly."

Zubain Individual Client

Begin Your

Your Path to a Healthier, More Balanced Life Starts Here

We help individuals, couples, and families across Maryland build real, lasting emotional wellness through licensed counseling grounded in your actual goals.

Our team is ready to help you take the next step with anything that brought you here- anxiety, addiction, trauma, stress, or just wanting something to change.