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Columbia Associates Silver Spring

Silver Spring, MD

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in Silver Spring, MD.

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About Columbia Associates Silver Spring

Columbia Associates Silver Spring, set just northeast of D.C and about 40 minutes from the U.S. Capitol, treats adults, adolescents, and children with mental health, substance use, and eating disorders like anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger, grief and loss, trauma, mood disorders, alcohol use, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (AFRID), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), low self-esteem, stress, self-harm, children's learning deficits, and family conflict. They treat individuals as well as couples.
Their treatment methods include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), interpersonal therapy, exposure therapy, family therapy, family systems therapy, group therapy, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), mindfulness-based stress reduction, medication management, couples counseling, humanistic therapy, psychodynamic therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and nutrition counseling. They use Spravato to assist in treating depression in cases when therapy isn't enough. Their blog includes information about conditions they treat and some of their recommendations.
Columbia Associates provides in-person and virtual therapy.
Clients can register at Columbia Associates either through their website or a professional referral. Columbia Associates has providers who speak English, Amharic, Amharit, Arabic, Egyptian Arabic, French, Gujarati, Hausa, Hindi, Igbo, Marathi, Pharoes, Sindhi, Urdu, and Yoruba.
They provide specialized care to moms experiencing depression with their Perinatal Project.
They also specialize in treating stressors in kids, and they assess kids with behavioral issues like school avoidance, bullying, and oppositional defiance disorder (ODD).
Columbia Associates provides clients with the Valant MYIO portal to track their care.
Silver Spring is an unincorporated place with boundaries roughly defined as being just northeast of D.C. Its landmarks include the AFI Silver Theatre, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)'s headquarters, and the National Museum of Health and Medicine.
Columbia Associates has other clinics in the Northern Virginia and Maryland area with the same services. They are part of a larger organization, Transformations Care Network, that operates additional centers on the east coast and around Seattle. Their other centers operate under the names Northeast Health Service, West Central Mental Health, Cape Behavioral Health Center, New Directions Mental Health, Harmony, and LightHeart Associates.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: April 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Columbia Associates Silver Spring accept Medicaid?
SAMHSA data does not list Medicaid among this facility's accepted payment types. Call (301) 298-7793 directly to confirm — coverage may have changed since the last SAMHSA sync. You can also browse other MD centers that accept Medicaid.
What level of care does Columbia Associates Silver Spring offer?
Does Columbia Associates Silver Spring have specialized programs?
SAMHSA data does not list specialized populations. The facility may still offer specialty tracks — confirm directly.
What therapy methods does Columbia Associates Silver Spring use?
Specific therapy approaches are not listed in SAMHSA data. Contact the facility for clinical details.
How do I start treatment at Columbia Associates Silver Spring?
Call the facility directly at (301) 298-7793 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: April 2026. Editorial policy.

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