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Best Couples Therapists in East Hartford, CT (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in East Hartford: Transforming Hearts PLLC®, RP Score 70/100; 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 13

    Most-reviewed: Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry West Hartford, 97 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 64 ranked; ranked #13.

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64 East Hartford couples therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 23 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 64 rated practices.

Most of this list also appears on the Couples therapists in Hartford ranking. See Couples therapists in Hartford

Top 10 couples therapists in East Hartford 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 East Hartford at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Transforming Hearts PLLC®705.0★ (3)Manchester, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Angela Koehnke, LMFT705.0★ (3)South Windsor, 4 mi away——
3Stepping Stone Therapy Center704.2★ (5)Manchester, 5 mi away——
4Ivette Betancourt682.0★ (4)Wethersfield, 5 mi away——
5The Connected Marriage Counseling665.0★ (16)Windsor, 5 mi away——
6Plumeria Counseling665.0★ (10)South Windsor, 4 mi away——
7Julie Ingenohl, LMFT Relationship Expert665.0★ (18)Glastonbury, 6 mi away——
8Moved to Farmington, CT655.0★ (3)West Hartford, 7 mi awaySat · Evenings—
9Ramseur Charlotte A644.3★ (6)New Britain, 12 mi away——
10Deborah Grove LMFT LLC635.0★ (3)Farmington, 13 mi away——

The 64 best couples therapists in East Hartford, 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 East Hartford

    #1 Transforming Hearts PLLC®

    Based in Manchester, 5 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 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–Wed 9 AM–9 PM · Thu 9 AM–1 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–1:30 PM
    Address
    21 Middle Tpke E, Manchester, CT 06040
    View profile for Transforming Hearts PLLC®(860) 500-8506

  2. #2 Angela Koehnke, LMFT

    Based in South Windsor, 4 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 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
    85 Felt Rd Suit 503, South Windsor, CT 06074
    View profile for Angela Koehnke, LMFT(860) 644-3222

  4. #4 Ivette Betancourt

    Based in Wethersfield, 5 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    433 Silas Deane Hwy, Wethersfield, CT 06109
    View profile for Ivette Betancourt(860) 881-9856

  6. #6 Plumeria Counseling

    Based in South Windsor, 4 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2400 Tamarack Ave Ste Number 201, South Windsor, CT 06074
    View profile for Plumeria Counseling(860) 791-4688

  7. #7 Julie Ingenohl, LMFT Relationship Expert

    Based in Glastonbury, 6 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 18 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9:30 AM–6 PM · Fri 9:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    381 Hubbard St, Glastonbury, CT 06033
    View profile for Julie Ingenohl, LMFT Relationship Expert(860) 268-6985

  8. #8 Moved to Farmington, CT

    Based in West Hartford, 7 mi away

    65/100RP 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 closed · Tue 10 AM–2 PM · Wed 10 AM–8 PM · Thu 10 AM–9 PM · Fri 10 AM–2 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    998 Farmington Ave, West Hartford, CT 06107
    View profile for Moved to Farmington, CT(860) 888-2665

  9. #9 Ramseur Charlotte A

    Based in New Britain, 12 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    85 Lexington St, New Britain, CT 06052
    View profile for Ramseur Charlotte A(860) 224-0815

  10. #10 Deborah Grove LMFT LLC

    Based in Farmington, 13 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 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
    304 Main St, Farmington, CT 06032
    View profile for Deborah Grove LMFT LLC(203) 464-6460

  11. #11 Asha Patlikh, MS

    Based in Middletown, 10 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–7:30 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8 AM–7:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    21 Rhodes Rd, Rocky Hill, CT 06067
    View profile for Asha Patlikh, MS(860) 529-8977

  12. #12 Empowered Resolve – Couples & Executive Therapy

    Based in Hartford, 6 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–8 PM · Tue 9 AM–7 PM · Wed 9 AM–8 PM · Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    602 New Britain Ave Ste 102, Hartford, CT 06106
    View profile for Empowered Resolve – Couples & Executive Therapy(475) 400-9477

  17. #17 Wellness Counseling

    Based in Farmington, 12 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 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 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    Wellness Counseling, 128 Garden St, Farmington, CT 06032
    View profile for Wellness Counseling(860) 830-7640

  18. #18 Suzanne M Howard, Life Consulting

    Based in Hartford, 4 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Life coach”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Thu 10 AM–6 PM · Fri closed · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    131 Elliott St E 2nd Floor, Hartford, CT 06114
    View profile for Suzanne M Howard, Life Consulting(860) 222-9884

  19. #19 Marie E. Bray, LMFT

    Based in Cheshire, 19 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    51 N Main St #2C2, Southington, CT 06489
    View profile for Marie E. Bray, LMFT(860) 637-0947

  21. #21 Rachael D. Ortiz, MS LMFT

    Based in Enfield, 14 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 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 closed · Tue–Fri 12 PM–9 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    11 High St Ste 109, Suffield, CT 06078
    View profile for Rachael D. Ortiz, MS LMFT(860) 387-8513

  22. #22 Kathryn M Tkacz, MA, LMFT

    Based in Enfield, 14 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 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 closed · Tue–Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    133 Mountain Rd 3rd floor, Suffield, CT 06078
    View profile for Kathryn M Tkacz, MA, LMFT(860) 777-7597

  23. #23 Mindful Transformations LLC

    Based in Farmington, 10 mi away

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–8 PM · Tue–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun 10 AM–5 PM
    Address
    17 Talcott Notch Rd Unit 4, Farmington, CT 06032
    View profile for Mindful Transformations LLC(860) 308-2807

  24. #24 Ms. Amy Korte

    Based in Cheshire, 20 mi away

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    341 West St Ste B1, Plantsville, CT 06479
    View profile for Ms. Amy Korte(203) 213-3411

  25. #25 Inspirational Life Guidance

    Based in South Windsor, 6 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Life coach”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–9 PM · Sat closed · Sun 10 AM–9 PM
    Address
    211 Skyline Dr, South Windsor, CT 06074
    View profile for Inspirational Life Guidance(860) 580-9710

How we ranked East Hartford couples therapists

We scored 64 East Hartford 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 East Hartford 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 East Hartford: frequently asked questions

Who is the best couples therapist in East Hartford?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked couples therapist in East Hartford, CT is Transforming Hearts PLLC® with an RP Score of 70/100. It has 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Angela Koehnke, LMFT (#2) and Stepping Stone Therapy Center (#3) follow. We ranked 64 couples therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many couples therapists are there in East Hartford?

RankedPsychologists ranks 64 couples therapists serving East Hartford, CT. 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 East Hartford work on weekends?

23 of 64 ranked couples therapists post Saturday hours and 10 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Transforming Hearts PLLC® (#1), Moved to Farmington, CT (#8) and Empowered Resolve – Couples & Executive Therapy (#12). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do East Hartford couples therapists have?

The median Google rating among 64 rated couples therapists in East Hartford is 4.5★, with a median of 6 reviews. Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry West Hartford has the most, 97 reviews, and ranks #13. 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 East Hartford count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the East Hartford 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 East Hartford 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 East Hartford

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 64 couples therapists serving East Hartford.

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