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Best Couples Therapists in City of Milford (balance), CT (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in City of Milford (balance): Mindful Solutions, RP Score 73/100; 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 9 AM.

  2. 31

    Most-reviewed: Cortes Counseling, 104 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 69 ranked; ranked #31.

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

69 City of Milford (balance) couples therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 37 open Saturdays and 16 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 69 rated practices.

Top 10 couples therapists in City of Milford (balance) 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 City of Milford (balance) at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Mindful Solutions734.5★ (6)City of Milford (balance)Sat · EveningsOverall
2Strategic Solutions Therapy704.3★ (6)City of Milford (balance)Evenings—
3Christian Counseling and Family Life Center Inc692.7★ (15)Shelton, 6 mi away——
4Holding Hope MFT, Couples Therapy NYC695.0★ (10)East Village, 3 mi awayEvenings—
5Redeem Wellness Center, LLC664.8★ (39)Bridgeport, 8 mi awayEvenings—
6Susan M. York, LMFT664.0★ (8)East Haven, 11 mi away——
7Relational Growth Counseling665.0★ (9)New Haven, 9 mi awaySat · Evenings—
8Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Milford664.6★ (66)City of Milford (balance)Sat · Sun · Evenings—
9Mary E. Kruger, LMFT655.0★ (3)Seymour, 12 mi away——
10Justin J. Kruger, LMFT654.0★ (4)Seymour, 12 mi away——

The 69 best couples therapists in City of Milford (balance), 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 City of Milford (balance)

    #1 Mindful Solutions

    Based in City of Milford (balance)

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 9 AM–9 PM · Wed 9 AM–8 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat 8 AM–9 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    365 Gulf St, Milford, CT 06460
    View profile for Mindful Solutions(203) 252-0667

  2. #2 Strategic Solutions Therapy

    Based in City of Milford (balance)

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 10 AM–7 PM · Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    135 Cherry St, Milford, CT 06460
    View profile for Strategic Solutions Therapy(203) 283-9358

  5. #5 Redeem Wellness Center, LLC

    Based in Bridgeport, 8 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.8★ from 39 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4699 Main St Ste 210, Bridgeport, CT 06606
    View profile for Redeem Wellness Center, LLC(203) 208-3940

  6. #6 Susan M. York, LMFT

    Based in East Haven, 11 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    595 Thompson Ave, East Haven, CT 06512
    View profile for Susan M. York, LMFT(203) 468-3297

  7. #7 Relational Growth Counseling

    Based in New Haven, 9 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 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–Tue closed · Wed–Fri 10 AM–6:30 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    625 Central Ave, New Haven, CT 06515
    View profile for Relational Growth Counseling(203) 601-6198

  9. #9 Mary E. Kruger, LMFT

    Based in Seymour, 12 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    100 Bank St, Seymour, CT 06483
    View profile for Mary E. Kruger, LMFT(203) 888-0462

  10. #10 Justin J. Kruger, LMFT

    Based in Seymour, 12 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    100 Bank St, Seymour, CT 06483
    View profile for Justin J. Kruger, LMFT(203) 888-0462

  11. #11 The Barn at Southport Hills

    Based in Fairfield, 13 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–9 PM · Fri 9 AM–9:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    255 Half Mile Rd, Southport, CT 06890
    View profile for The Barn at Southport Hills(203) 307-5209

  12. #12 Milford Holistic Counseling

    Based in City of Milford (balance)

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, based in City of Milford (balance).

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun 9 AM–2 PM
    Address
    326 W Main St #205, Milford, CT 06460
    View profile for Milford Holistic Counseling(860) 258-4171

  13. #13 North Shore Relationship Center - Port Jefferson

    Based in Coram, 20 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.7★ from 31 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–4 PM
    Address
    640 Belle Terre Rd Bldg d, Port Jefferson, NY 11777
    View profile for North Shore Relationship Center - Port Jefferson(631) 296-1113

  16. #16 Joyce Colburn Therapy

    Based in Westport, 17 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 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–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    225 Main St, Westport, CT 06880
    View profile for Joyce Colburn Therapy(203) 910-9884

  17. #17 Gretchen H. Brandt, LMFT

    Based in Fairfield, 13 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 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–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    35 Old Post Rd, Southport, CT 06890
    View profile for Gretchen H. Brandt, LMFT(203) 257-4171

  18. #18 Awaken The Power Therapy

    Based in City of Milford (balance)

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.4★ from 23 Google reviews, based in City of Milford (balance).

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

    • 4.4★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–9 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    57 Plains Rd Suite 11, Milford, CT 06461
    View profile for Awaken The Power Therapy(203) 693-1050

  19. #19 The Tantric Mama

    Based in New Haven, 11 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 12 PM–3 PM · Wed 12 PM–6 PM · Thu–Fri 12 PM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    285 Nicoll St, New Haven, CT 06511
    View profile for The Tantric Mama(203) 533-1213

  21. #21 Covenant Family Services, LLC

    Based in City of Milford (balance)

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, based in City of Milford (balance).

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

    • 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    580 Naugatuck Ave, Milford, CT 06461
    View profile for Covenant Family Services, LLC(203) 446-1848

  22. #22 Matthew Maynard, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

    Based in Westport, 17 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3 Sylvan Rd S, Westport, CT 06880
    View profile for Matthew Maynard, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist(978) 413-5142

  23. #23 Mel Schwartz

    Based in Westport, 16 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    246 Post Rd E #275, Westport, CT 06880
    View profile for Mel Schwartz(203) 227-5010

  25. #25 Chanel Myers, Lmft

    Based in Cheshire, 20 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    292 Elmwood Cir, Cheshire, CT 06410
    View profile for Chanel Myers, Lmft

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

couples therapists in City of Milford (balance), ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Meaningful Life Counseling585.0★ (14)In City of Milford (balance)
27Inner Strength Counseling LLC584.6★ (9)7 mi
28Dr. Heather M. Ehinger, LMFT573.0★ (4)16 mi
29Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Fairfield574.4★ (64)10 mi
30Eric D. Jackson, PhD574.0★ (4)4 mi
31Cortes Counseling564.9★ (104)14 mi
32Maria Rivera Heath, LMFT545.0★ (3)18 mi
33Four Seasons Therapy, LLC544.0★ (23)8 mi
34Anna Haven Behavioral Health Services543.7★ (3)7 mi
35Sunrise Therapy Services, LLC544.5★ (15)9 mi
36TR Counseling & Wellness534.1★ (17)9 mi
37Live Well Therapy Center534.8★ (11)14 mi
38Root & Return Wellness525.0★ (16)9 mi
39Randi Cohen, MD, PhD524.6★ (8)14 mi
40Batya L. Silverman, MA., LMFT525.0★ (3)10 mi
41Shoreline Wellness Center513.5★ (91)7 mi
42Lift Wellness Group514.4★ (27)16 mi
43Alternative Therapy LLC514.4★ (48)14 mi
44APT Foundation513.8★ (49)8 mi
45Lisa Ryan LPC - Advocacy Circle - Marriage & Infidelity Counseling505.0★ (16)17 mi
46Trinity Wellness of CT505.0★ (20)14 mi
47Hop Brook Counseling Center, LLC - Southbury504.0★ (6)19 mi
48Safe Harbor Christian Counseling of CT505.0★ (12)10 mi
49Connecticut Counseling Group Norwalk - Family, Relationship & Couples Therapy505.0★ (7)17 mi
50Holistic Behavioral Health, LLC494.9★ (7)14 mi

Also serving City of Milford (balance)

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 City of Milford (balance)
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Art Therapy of Milford3.7★ (6)In City of Milford (balance)
Bridges Healthcare2.8★ (30)In City of Milford (balance)
Broadview Counseling and Assessment LLC5.0★ (17)In City of Milford (balance)
Christine M. Cowell, LMFT5.0★ (1)In City of Milford (balance)
Counseling and Mindfulness, LLC4.3★ (4)In City of Milford (balance)
Elevate Therapy5.0★ (5)In City of Milford (balance)
Georger Therapy and Wellness5.0★ (2)In City of Milford (balance)
Joanne Martin, MFT, LPC5.0★ (1)In City of Milford (balance)
Kerin Lisa2.1★ (11)In City of Milford (balance)
Megan Hus, LPC, LADC, ADS (Holistic Counseling Services, LLC)4.0★ (4)In City of Milford (balance)
Melvyn Hyman, PHD5.0★ (1)In City of Milford (balance)
Mindful Grace Counseling PLLC5.0★ (2)In City of Milford (balance)
Ms. Lisa Taylor-Austin3.7★ (9)In City of Milford (balance)
Psychiatric Care Consultants, LLC4.5★ (2)In City of Milford (balance)
Psychotherapy Center for Children, Adults and Families3.3★ (4)In City of Milford (balance)
Re:mind Wellness Boutique5.0★ (56)In City of Milford (balance)
Southern Connecticut Behavioral Health, LLC4.3★ (8)In City of Milford (balance)
The Taylor-Austin Group, LLC4.3★ (29)In City of Milford (balance)
Valiance Counseling and Coaching LLC5.0★ (14)In City of Milford (balance)
Women's Wellness, LLC5.0★ (8)In City of Milford (balance)

How we ranked City of Milford (balance) couples therapists

We scored 69 City of Milford (balance) 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 City of Milford (balance) 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 City of Milford (balance): frequently asked questions

Who is the best couples therapist in City of Milford (balance)?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked couples therapist in City of Milford (balance), CT is Mindful Solutions with an RP Score of 73/100. It has 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 9 AM. Strategic Solutions Therapy (#2) and Christian Counseling and Family Life Center Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 69 couples therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many couples therapists are there in City of Milford (balance)?

RankedPsychologists ranks 69 couples therapists serving City of Milford (balance), CT. 8 of them are based in City of Milford (balance); 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 City of Milford (balance) work on weekends?

37 of 69 ranked couples therapists post Saturday hours and 16 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Mindful Solutions (#1), Relational Growth Counseling (#7) and Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Milford (#8). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do City of Milford (balance) couples therapists have?

The median Google rating among 69 rated couples therapists in City of Milford (balance) is 4.8★, with a median of 11 reviews. Cortes Counseling has the most, 104 reviews, and ranks #31. 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 City of Milford (balance) count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the City of Milford (balance) 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 City of Milford (balance) 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 City of Milford (balance)

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 69 couples therapists serving City of Milford (balance).

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