76/100RP Score
Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Social worker”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Best Clinical Social Workers in Van Nuys, CA (2026)
122 clinical social workers ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Van Nuys: Holding Hope Collective, RP Score 76/100; 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 42
Most-reviewed: Familias Unidas LA, 1,072 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 122 ranked; ranked #42.
Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
122 Van Nuys clinical social workers are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 39 open Saturdays and 16 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 122 rated practices.
Top 10 clinical social workers in Van Nuys at a glance
Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.
| Rank | Business | RP Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holding Hope Collective | 76 | 5.0★ (3) | Woodland Hills, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Laura L. Filip, LCSW | 68 | 3.9★ (7) | Pasadena, 18 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Carol Silbergeld, LCSW | 67 | 5.0★ (3) | Santa Monica, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Deborah M. Dubin, LCSW | 67 | 2.0★ (4) | Santa Clarita, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Sabrina Garson, LCSW, PPSC | 66 | 5.0★ (4) | Encino, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Kim Abrams-Grove, LCSW | 65 | 5.0★ (17) | Studio City, 4 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | FamilyTime Centers | 65 | 4.8★ (125) | North Hills, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Erin Gauvin, LCSW | 64 | 5.0★ (9) | Alhambra, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Ella Frantz, LCSW | 64 | 5.0★ (4) | Los Angeles, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Penelope Katz Facher, PhD, LCSW | 63 | 5.0★ (5) | Los Angeles, 10 mi away | — | — |
The 122 best clinical social workers in Van Nuys, ranked
Ordered by RP Score, a 0–100 score from eight published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.
Based in Pasadena, 18 mi away
68/100RP ScoreRanked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Social worker”, 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Santa Monica, 10 mi away
67/100RP ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Clarita, 20 mi away
67/100RP ScoreRanked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Social worker”, 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Encino, 3 mi away
66/100RP ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Studio City, 4 mi away
65/100RP ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in North Hills, 3 mi away
65/100RP ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.8★ from 125 Google reviews, 3 mi from Van Nuys.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Alhambra, 12 mi away
64/100RP ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Angeles, 8 mi away
64/100RP ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Los Angeles, 10 mi away
63/100RP ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Los Angeles, 9 mi away
63/100RP ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.6★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
#12 Nick Holt, LCSW
Based in Los Angeles, 10 mi away
63/100RP ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Beverly Hills, 9 mi away
62/100RP ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Oak Park, 20 mi away
62/100RP ScoreRanked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Social worker”, 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#15 Eric Alcala LCSW
Based in Los Angeles, 10 mi away
62/100RP ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “EMDR psychotherapist”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Angeles, 13 mi away
62/100RP ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
#17 Elisa Lima
Based in Long Beach, 33 mi away
61/100RP ScoreRanked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Social worker”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Los Angeles, 13 mi away
61/100RP ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 2.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
#19 Carly Chan, LCSW
Based in Encino, 5 mi away
61/100RP ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “EMDR psychotherapist”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Encino, 5 mi away
61/100RP ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Encino, 3 mi away
61/100RP ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.7★ from 25 Google reviews, 3 mi from Van Nuys.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in West Hollywood, 8 mi away
61/100RP ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Monica, 10 mi away
60/100RP ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Burbank, 8 mi away
60/100RP ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “EMDR psychotherapist”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Sherman Oaks, 2 mi away
60/100RP ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, 2 mi from Van Nuys.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Clinical social workers ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in RP Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 122 ranked clinical social workers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Van Nuys
20 more clinical social workers within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alycia E. Wood, LCSW | 3.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Boyle Robert | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Christopher Ruffin | 1.0★ (1) | In Van Nuys |
| Cocise Grace, Counselor | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Elana Clark-Faler, LCSW | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Gayle Singer, L.C.S.W. | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Hearts & Minds Psychotherapy Group | Suri Nowosiolski, LCSW, MSpEd. | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Intuitive Psychotherapy Associates LCSW | 3.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Jerel Lee, Counselor | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Jill Drenth, LCSW – Trauma Therapy for Therapists and First Responders in the San Fernando Valley | 3.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Kaley Leshem, LCSW | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Lala Tagiyeva, LCSW | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Laura Simmons, Counselor | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Malena Ally, LCSW | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Maribel Munguia Dugas, LCSW | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Royal Crown Home Health Care | In Van Nuys | |
| Sarah Brokaw | 2.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Sophie Davis-Cohen, LCSW | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Stephanie A Lcsw Mendez | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Tarsa Barnes, Counselor | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
How we ranked Van Nuys clinical social workers
We scored 122 Van Nuys clinical social workers on eight factors, weighted as shown. A practice is ranked when its specialty is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Van Nuys data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Review volume | 5% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of Google reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availability | Measured |
| Specialty focus | 25% | How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 15% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
How to choose a clinical social worker
- Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
- Make sure clinical social work is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
- Check the license with the state social work board or provincial college that issued it.
- Ask about fees, insurance and the cancellation policy before the first session. In the US, if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you can ask for a good faith estimate of expected charges.
- Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
- After a few sessions, ask yourself whether you feel heard. Changing to a different provider is common and fine.
Questions to ask a clinical social worker
- Are you accepting new clients, and how soon could I start?
- Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
- How much of your work is clinical social work?
- Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
- What do you charge per session, and do you take my insurance or provide a superbill?
- Do you offer online sessions?
- What is your cancellation policy?
- What do you keep confidential, and when would you have to share information?
Terms explained
- PhD / PsyD
- Doctoral degrees in psychology. A PhD usually has a stronger research focus, a PsyD a stronger clinical focus; both can lead to a psychologist license.
- Licensed psychologist
- A person licensed by a state or provincial psychology board to practice psychology. The title is protected by law.
- Psychological associate
- In some states and provinces, a master’s-level practitioner licensed or registered by the psychology board, often with supervision requirements.
- LPC / LMHC / LCPC
- US licenses for professional or mental health counselors (the name differs by state). They provide counseling and therapy.
- LCSW
- Licensed clinical social worker: a master’s-level social worker licensed to provide therapy.
- LMFT
- Licensed marriage and family therapist: licensed to treat individuals, couples and families with a focus on relationships.
- RP / RCC
- Registered psychotherapist (Ontario) and registered clinical counsellor (British Columbia): Canadian titles for licensed therapy providers.
- PSYPACT
- An interstate agreement that lets psychologists licensed in a member state provide telepsychology to clients in other member states once they hold the required authorization.
- Telehealth
- Sessions held by secure video or phone instead of in person. The provider generally needs to be licensed where the client is located.
- CBT
- Cognitive behavioral therapy: a structured talk therapy that works on the links between thoughts, feelings and behavior.
- DBT
- Dialectical behavior therapy: a form of CBT that teaches skills for managing intense emotions and relationships.
- ERP
- Exposure and response prevention: a form of CBT used for OCD.
Clinical social workers in Van Nuys: frequently asked questions
Who is the best clinical social worker in Van Nuys?
By RP Score, the highest-ranked clinical social worker in Van Nuys, CA is Holding Hope Collective with an RP Score of 76/100. It has 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Laura L. Filip, LCSW (#2) and Carol Silbergeld, LCSW (#3) follow. We ranked 122 clinical social workers on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many clinical social workers are there in Van Nuys?
RankedPsychologists ranks 122 clinical social workers serving Van Nuys, CA. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
What should I do if I need help right now?
In crisis or thinking about suicide? Call or text 988 (US and Canada), any time. In an emergency, call 911. This site cannot help in an emergency.
Which clinical social workers in Van Nuys work on weekends?
39 of 122 ranked clinical social workers post Saturday hours and 16 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Holding Hope Collective (#1), Carol Silbergeld, LCSW (#3) and Kim Abrams-Grove, LCSW (#6). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.
What Google rating do Van Nuys clinical social workers have?
The median Google rating among 122 rated clinical social workers in Van Nuys is 5.0★, with a median of 6 reviews. Familias Unidas LA has the most, 1,072 reviews, and ranks #42. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does RankedPsychologists rank clinical social workers?
Each clinical social worker gets a 0–100 RP Score from eight published factors, led by reputation (25%), specialty focus (25%), proximity (15%) and availability (10%). A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only practices with a confirmed specialty and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do clinical social workers outside Van Nuys count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Van Nuys city center, our service radius for clinical social workers. Each listing shows where the practice is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 15% of the RP Score, so a nearby practice gets a small edge.
Can clinical social workers pay to rank higher on RankedPsychologists?
No. The RP Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured practices may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.
How are clinical social workers in Van Nuys ranked?
Each practice gets an RP Score from 0 to 100 from 8 published factors, including its Google rating, how clearly it focuses on clinical social work and how close it is. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank. The score does not measure treatment outcomes.
Can a social worker provide therapy?
Yes, when licensed for it. In the US a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW, or LICSW in some states) holds a master’s degree in social work, has completed supervised clinical practice and passed a licensing exam. In Canada, registered social workers are regulated by provincial colleges. They provide talk therapy for many of the same concerns as counselors and psychologists.
Can I see a clinical social worker online?
Often, yes. Licensing generally follows where you are during the session, so the provider needs to be licensed or authorized there. In the US, psychologists in PSYPACT member states can offer telepsychology to clients in other member states; counselors and social workers have their own rules. In Canada, ask whether the provider is registered in your province.
What if I need help right now?
Do not wait for a consultation. Call or text 988 (US and Canada) if you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, at any time. In an emergency, call 911.
Update log for Van Nuys
- November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 122 clinical social workers serving Van Nuys.
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