The Online Therapy Option

Teletherapy Services

LifeStance Health

• Offers online therapy and psychiatry throughout Maryland, including Dundalk.

• Accepts most commercial insurance plans.

• Matches you with a licensed therapist or psychiatrist—secure HIPAA video sessions from home

Kargman Center

• A nonprofit in Dundalk offering integrated behavioral health.

• Provides telemedicine mental health support and therapy via secure video

Klinic

• Telepsychiatry services for Maryland residents, including medication management.

• Connect with independent psychiatrists from home, covered by many insurances 

🧑‍⚕️ More Local Telehealth Providers

• Zocdoc—Find therapists in Dundalk offering video sessions, book same-day appointments, filter by insurance, gender, specialization 

• TherapyTribe—Lists local online therapists, e.g., Nancy Hayes-Gary, Psy.D. for trauma, accepting new telehealth patients

• Southern Maryland Mental Health—Offers virtual appointments via SimplePractice app; available in MD 

✅ How to Choose & Get Started

1. Insurance & CostVerify accepted insurance—LifeStance, Klinic, Kargman, and Zocdoc show in-network plans.

2. Type of Provider

   • Need meds? Choose a psychiatrist/PMHNP service like Klinic or LifeStance psychiatry.

   • Prefer talk therapy? Teletherapists from LifeStance, Zocdoc, or TherapyTribe are great.

3. Booking Process

   • LifeStance and Zocdoc allow online booking.

   • For Klinic or Kargman, call the number on their website or portal to request intake.

4. Session Format & Scheduling

   • All sessions are via secure video.

   • LifeStance offers flexible scheduling; Zocdoc often has same-day / evening availability 

5. Initial Call Tips

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   Hi, I’m [Your Name]. I'm looking for online therapy/psychiatry for [your issue, e.g., anxiety, depression]. Do you accept [your insurance]? How soon is your next telehealth appointment?

📊 Quick Comparison

Service	Therapy	Psychiatry	Insurance	Booking
LifeStance	🟢 yes	🟢 yes	✅ In-network	Online portal
Kargman Center	🟢 yes	🟡 via telemedicine	✅ Some plans/sliding scale	Call to schedule
Klinic	🟡 limited	🟢 yes	✅ Many insurances	Call/portal
Zocdoc-listed therapists	🟢 yes	🟡 some	Your insurance	Book online
TherapyTribe therapists	🟢 yes	🟡 some	Depends	Contact directly

📋 Next Steps

• If you want fast online therapy, LifeStance or Zocdoc is your best bet.

• Need meds and diagnosis? Contact Klinic (telepsychiatry) or LifeStance psychiatry.

• Prefer an integrated clinic with sliding scale? Try calling Kargman Center for telehealth.

Would you like help:

• Booking or messaging one of these services?

• Finding a teletherapist specialized in anxiety, addiction, trauma, or another area?

Let me know—I'm here to help you take the next step.

The Epec Clinic now provides mental health assessments and therapy.