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Best Couples Therapists in Arlington, VA (2026)

256 couples therapists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Arlington: Lindsey Hoskins & Associates, Couple & Family Therapy, RP Score 73/100; 4.4★ from 21 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 37

    Most-reviewed: Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry McLean, 120 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 256 ranked; ranked #37.

Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

256 Arlington couples therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 97 open Saturdays and 57 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 256 rated practices.

Top 10 couples therapists in Arlington 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.

Top 10 couples therapists in Arlington at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Lindsey Hoskins & Associates, Couple & Family Therapy734.4★ (21)Bethesda, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Well Marriage Center - Arlington725.0★ (16)ArlingtonEvenings—
3Select Counseling705.0★ (6)ArlingtonEvenings—
4Well Marriage Center - Alexandria695.0★ (9)Alexandria, 6 mi awaySat · Evenings—
5Erin Nes Therapy, LLC695.0★ (4)Bethesda, 7 mi away——
6Robyn E. Brickel, M.A., LMFT, LLC D/B/A Brickel and Associates, LLC694.3★ (18)Alexandria, 6 mi awaySat · Evenings—
7Well Marriage Center - Bethesda695.0★ (15)Bethesda, 7 mi awaySun · Evenings—
8Well Marriage Center - McLean685.0★ (3)McLean, 5 mi awaySat · Evenings—
9Rivka Sidorsky & Associates Couples and Sex Therapy684.7★ (46)Silver Spring, 9 mi awaySun · Evenings—
10LuAnn C. Oliver, LCSW684.2★ (5)Arlington——

The 256 best couples therapists in Arlington, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Arlington

    #1 Lindsey Hoskins & Associates, Couple & Family Therapy

    Based in Bethesda, 8 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.4★ from 21 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    4905 Del Ray Ave #403, Bethesda, MD 20814
    View profile for Lindsey Hoskins & Associates, Couple & Family Therapy(240) 752-7650

  2. #2 Well Marriage Center - Arlington

    Based in Arlington

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3330 Washington Blvd Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22201
    View profile for Well Marriage Center - Arlington(571) 297-2625

  3. #3 Select Counseling

    Based in Arlington

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5317 Langston Blvd. #6, Arlington, VA 22207
    View profile for Select Counseling(410) 949-1238

  4. #4 Well Marriage Center - Alexandria

    Based in Alexandria, 6 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 11 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2121 Eisenhower Ave Ste 103, Alexandria, VA 22314
    View profile for Well Marriage Center - Alexandria(571) 378-6900

  5. #5 Erin Nes Therapy, LLC

    Based in Bethesda, 7 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    4405 East-West Hwy #408, Bethesda, MD 20814
    View profile for Erin Nes Therapy, LLC(202) 499-4130

  6. #6 Robyn E. Brickel, M.A., LMFT, LLC D/B/A Brickel and Associates, LLC

    Based in Alexandria, 6 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.3★ from 18 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–9 PM · Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    300 N Washington St Ste 500, Alexandria, VA 22314
    View profile for Robyn E. Brickel, M.A., LMFT, LLC D/B/A Brickel and Associates, LLC(703) 518-8883

  7. #7 Well Marriage Center - Bethesda

    Based in Bethesda, 7 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat closed · Sun 2 PM–5 PM
    Address
    4401 East-West Hwy #305, Bethesda, MD 20814
    View profile for Well Marriage Center - Bethesda(301) 364-4312

  8. #8 Well Marriage Center - McLean

    Based in McLean, 5 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–10 PM · Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1487 Chain Bridge Rd Ste 203, McLean, VA 22101
    View profile for Well Marriage Center - McLean(571) 297-2625

  9. #9 Rivka Sidorsky & Associates Couples and Sex Therapy

    Based in Silver Spring, 9 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.7★ from 46 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 46 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–9 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat closed · Sun 9 AM–2 PM
    Address
    8555 16th St, Silver Spring, MD 20910
    View profile for Rivka Sidorsky & Associates Couples and Sex Therapy(301) 244-8052

  10. #10 LuAnn C. Oliver, LCSW

    Based in Arlington

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Thu 8 AM–2 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    4001 9th St N #220, Arlington, VA 22203
    View profile for LuAnn C. Oliver, LCSW(703) 214-2983

  11. #11 Communicate & Connect Counseling

    Based in Fairfax, 11 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8:30 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–4 PM
    Address
    10300 Eaton Pl Ste 440, Fairfax, VA 22030
    View profile for Communicate & Connect Counseling(757) 269-9084

  13. #13 Well Marriage Center - Fairfax

    Based in Fairfax, 12 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.8★ from 76 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 76 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    10605 Judicial Dr suite a-1, Fairfax, VA 22030
    View profile for Well Marriage Center - Fairfax(571) 495-1731

  16. #16 Anchor Point Professional Counseling, LLC

    Based in North Bethesda, 12 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–9 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat 7 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    11810 Grand Park Ave #500, North Bethesda, MD 20852
    View profile for Anchor Point Professional Counseling, LLC(240) 823-4144

  18. #18 Laurel Fay & Associates

    Based in Silver Spring, 9 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–9 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    8720 Georgia Ave #308, Silver Spring, MD 20910
    View profile for Laurel Fay & Associates(301) 563-9520

  20. #20 Couple Counseling DC

    Based in Washington, D.C., 6 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1932 2nd St NE, Washington, DC 20002
    View profile for Couple Counseling DC(202) 270-3937

  21. #21 The Therapy Nook, LLC

    Based in Camp Springs, 9 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Wed 2 PM–8 PM · Thu 10 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for The Therapy Nook, LLC(301) 535-1239

  22. #22 Lori Ann Shapiro, Counselor

    Based in Bethesda, 6 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–4:30 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5550 Friendship Blvd Suite 590, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
    View profile for Lori Ann Shapiro, Counselor(240) 945-2390

  23. #23 Jackie Aston Therapy | Relationship Therapy and Coaching for Couples & Individuals

    Based in Clarksburg, 9 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Jackie Aston Therapy | Relationship Therapy and Coaching for Couples & Individuals(443) 290-7063

Couples therapists 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 256 ranked couples therapists here; the rest are on their profiles.

couples therapists in Arlington, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Center for Intimacy and Relationships - Sex Therapy & Couples Therapy635.0★ (6)4 mi
27HigherChange, LLC633.7★ (3)7 mi
28The Center for Connection, Healing and Change, Fairfax Office633.7★ (3)12 mi
29Well Marriage Center - Rockville635.0★ (15)15 mi
30Emotionally Focused Therapy Center635.0★ (31)12 mi
31Cushing Counseling Sex and Couples Therapy625.0★ (22)6 mi
32Darby Integrative Counseling, LLC - EMDR, Couples, LGBTQIA+ Specialists624.9★ (23)9 mi
33Balanceworks Counseling625.0★ (4)In Arlington
34Decision Point Therapy625.0★ (4)9 mi
35Creating Healthy Connections LLC625.0★ (3)9 mi
36Well Marriage Center - Reston624.7★ (17)15 mi
37Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry McLean614.7★ (120)6 mi
38Healed Like Kintsugi LLC615.0★ (4)9 mi
39Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Alexandria614.7★ (97)5 mi
40New Town Wellness615.0★ (27)4 mi
41Alpha Omega Clinic613.4★ (5)9 mi
42Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Washington, D.C.614.4★ (37)4 mi
43Dodini Behavioral Health614.6★ (13)In Arlington
44The Unhappy Professional, PLLC615.0★ (3)In Arlington
45The Relationship Center605.0★ (5)6 mi
46Choices International601.6★ (13)13 mi
47Keith Miller Counseling, LLC604.5★ (13)4 mi
48Metropolitan Psychological Services PLLC605.0★ (6)In Arlington
49Leah Murphy, LCMFT605.0★ (3)12 mi
50SALAM CENTER605.0★ (10)2 mi

Also serving Arlington

20 more couples therapists within 20 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked couples therapists serving Arlington
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Active & Connected Family Therapy5.0★ (4)In Arlington
Amare Counseling and Education4.4★ (13)In Arlington
Catholic Charities3.0★ (21)In Arlington
Cordelia Cowan, Counselor5.0★ (3)In Arlington
Everbe Therapy5.0★ (27)In Arlington
Heartswell Therapy5.0★ (2)In Arlington
Hope Robinson, Counselor5.0★ (2)In Arlington
Hope with Sanaa, Individual & Family Therapist5.0★ (18)In Arlington
Iris Therapy Services, LLC3.0★ (12)In Arlington
Nicholas B Liappis LLC5.0★ (15)In Arlington
Postpartum Wellness5.0★ (7)In Arlington
Potomac Health Services2.5★ (11)In Arlington
Resolve Psychological Services - Arlington VA Therapy & Counseling5.0★ (4)In Arlington
Retrouvaille of Northern Va3.7★ (3)In Arlington
Sarah Moore, LPC, PMH-C Women's Therapy, Arlington Virginia Office5.0★ (19)In Arlington
SENS Psychology2.7★ (9)In Arlington
Social Grace4.9★ (38)In Arlington
Soul Bloom Therapy5.0★ (5)In Arlington
Summit Counseling4.9★ (22)In Arlington
Virginia Therapy Services for Men in their 20 & 30s5.0★ (28)In Arlington

How we ranked Arlington couples therapists

We scored 256 Arlington couples therapists 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

RP Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Arlington data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Review volume5%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of Google reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availabilityMeasured
Specialty focus25%How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity15%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured

How to choose a couples therapist

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure couples and marriage counseling is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. Ask what training they have in couples work specifically (for example the Gottman Method or Emotionally Focused Therapy).
  4. 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.
  5. Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
  6. After a few sessions, ask yourself whether you feel heard. Changing to a different provider is common and fine.

Questions to ask a couples therapist

  • 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 couples and marriage counseling?
  • Do you also see each partner on their own?
  • 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.

Couples therapists in Arlington: frequently asked questions

Who is the best couples therapist in Arlington?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked couples therapist in Arlington, VA is Lindsey Hoskins & Associates, Couple & Family Therapy with an RP Score of 73/100. It has 4.4★ from 21 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Well Marriage Center - Arlington (#2) and Select Counseling (#3) follow. We ranked 256 couples therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many couples therapists are there in Arlington?

RankedPsychologists ranks 256 couples therapists serving Arlington, VA. 10 of them are based in Arlington; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 20 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 couples therapists in Arlington work on weekends?

97 of 256 ranked couples therapists post Saturday hours and 57 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Lindsey Hoskins & Associates, Couple & Family Therapy (#1), Well Marriage Center - Alexandria (#4) and Robyn E. Brickel, M.A., LMFT, LLC D/B/A Brickel and Associates, LLC (#6). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Arlington couples therapists have?

The median Google rating among 256 rated couples therapists in Arlington is 4.7★, with a median of 10 reviews. Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry McLean has the most, 120 reviews, and ranks #37. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank couples therapists?

Each couples therapist 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 couples therapists outside Arlington count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Arlington city center, our service radius for couples therapists. 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 couples therapists 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 couples therapists in Arlington ranked?

Each practice gets an RP Score from 0 to 100 from 8 published factors, including its Google rating, how clearly it focuses on couples and marriage counseling and how close it is. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank. The score does not measure treatment outcomes.

Do both partners need to come to couples therapy?

Most couples therapists prefer to see both partners, at least at first, but many will start with one. Ask how they handle individual sessions. If there is violence or fear in the relationship, tell the therapist privately; many do not offer joint sessions in that situation.

Can I see a couples therapist 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 Arlington

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 256 couples therapists serving Arlington.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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