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Best Couples Therapists in Edmonton, AB (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Edmonton: Edmonton Counselling Services, RP Score 83/100; 4.8★ from 306 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 13

    Most-reviewed: Manor Clinic, 215 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 69 ranked after Edmonton Counselling Services; ranked #13.

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

69 Edmonton couples therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 47 open Saturdays and 15 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 69 rated practices.

Top 10 couples therapists in Edmonton 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 Edmonton at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Edmonton Counselling Services834.8★ (306)EdmontonSat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Life Collective Counselling - Sex Therapy & Couples Counselling764.3★ (17)EdmontonSat · Sun · Evenings—
3Blake Psychological - Couples Counselling, Sex Therapy, ADHD, Teen Therapy, Psycho-Educational and ASD Assessment in Edmonton734.6★ (18)EdmontonSat · Evenings—
4Transformational Love Coach704.9★ (11)Edmonton——
5Peacock & Peacock Registered Psychologists704.8★ (4)EdmontonEvenings—
6New Start Counselling Services Inc.693.5★ (10)EdmontonEvenings—
7Relationship Counselling by Joyce Schafers675.0★ (22)St. Albert, 12 km awaySat—
8Sagacious Counselling664.9★ (69)EdmontonSat · Sun · Evenings—
9Advanced Psychology Institute (API Canada)645.0★ (27)EdmontonSat · Sun · Evenings—
10Insight Psychological - South644.4★ (79)EdmontonSat · Sun · Evenings—

The 69 best couples therapists in Edmonton, 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.

Scores below: based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in Edmonton

    Based in Edmonton

    83/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 306 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

    • 4.8★ from 306 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–7 PM · Wed 8 AM–7 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 10 AM–7 PM · Sun 8 AM–7 PM
    Address
    2921 66 St NW, Edmonton,
    In their words

    He has helped me a lot with my social anxiety and controlling my emotions!

    From Edmonton Counselling Services's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. 76/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.3★ from 17 Google reviews.

    • 4.3★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–9 PM · Wed closed · Thu 9 AM–9 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 10 AM–3 PM
    Address
    8925 51 Ave NW #308, Edmonton, AB T6E 5J3
  3. 73/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews.

    • 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 9 AM–7 PM · Thu 9 AM–7:30 PM · Fri closed · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    Whitemud Business Park, 9622 42 Ave NW #214, Edmonton, AB T6E 5Y4
  4. Based in St. Albert, 12 km away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 10 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu 10 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    200 Carnegie Dr Ste 101H, St. Albert, AB T8N 1H6
  5. Based in Edmonton

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.9★ from 69 Google reviews, based in Edmonton.

    • 4.9★ from 69 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–9 PM · Tue 9 AM–8 PM · Wed–Thu 9 AM–9 PM · Fri 9 AM–8:30 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun 9:30 AM–1 PM
    Address
    5119 22 Ave SW #103, Edmonton, AB T6X 2N4
  6. Based in Edmonton

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.6★ from 215 Google reviews, based in Edmonton.

    • 4.6★ from 215 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8:30 AM–8:30 PM · Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 8:30 AM–8:30 PM · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1107 127 St SW, Edmonton, AB T6W 1A3
  7. Based in Edmonton

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, based in Edmonton.

    • 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 7 AM–9 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 10 AM–5 PM
    Address
    9622 42 Ave NW #102, Edmonton, AB T6E 5Y4
  8. Based in Edmonton

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, based in Edmonton.

    • 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    1055 Keswick Dr SW #201, Edmonton, AB T6W 2B8
  9. Based in Edmonton

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.6★ from 82 Google reviews, based in Edmonton.

    • 4.6★ from 82 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–9 PM · Fri–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    10129 123 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5N 1N1

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 Edmonton, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Reframed Psychological Windermere615.0★ (11)In Edmonton
27Summit Counselling Services604.3★ (22)In Edmonton
28Community Counselling Centre604.3★ (22)In Edmonton
29Insight Psychological - Central604.7★ (13)In Edmonton
30YEG Family Counselling593.8★ (10)In Edmonton
31Creating Solutions Inc593.7★ (18)In Edmonton
32Fresh Hope Counselling Ltd. West End594.4★ (13)In Edmonton
33Auschrat Counselling Services Online594.3★ (6)In Edmonton
34The Family Centre593.6★ (63)In Edmonton
35Cornerstone Counselling - Glenora583.4★ (73)In Edmonton
36Cornerstone Counselling - Mill Woods583.7★ (3)In Edmonton
37360° Wellness Mayfield585.0★ (25)In Edmonton
38Summit Counselling Services - Windermere585.0★ (12)In Edmonton
39The Grief and Trauma Healing Centre - The Orchards583.0★ (8)In Edmonton
40Tilley Psychological Services584.8★ (4)In Edmonton
41Heartisan Counselling and Psychotherapy585.0★ (10)In Edmonton
42Insight Psychological - West Edmonton574.5★ (17)In Edmonton
43Lumina Counselling Services574.7★ (32)14 km
44Loving Choices Psychology574.3★ (16)In Edmonton
45Benchmark Counselling564.3★ (6)In Edmonton
46Haven Clinical Counselling565.0★ (9)In Edmonton
47Counselling for the Health of It565.0★ (5)In Edmonton
48Rivers Edge Counselling Centre564.1★ (36)14 km
49Onyx Counselling and Psychology564.8★ (22)10 km
50Authentic You: Counselling, Assessment & Addictions Services Inc.565.0★ (6)In Edmonton

Also serving Edmonton

20 more couples therapists within 32 km that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked couples therapists serving Edmonton
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
ARCH Psychological Services Inc.3.9★ (12)In Edmonton
Blissoul Counselling5.0★ (16)In Edmonton
Boost Psychology - Counselling and Psychological Services3.9★ (18)In Edmonton
Breathe Counselling5.0★ (12)In Edmonton
Canadian Mental Health Association Edmonton3.8★ (46)In Edmonton
College Of Alberta Psychologists2.4★ (14)In Edmonton
DISHA COUNSELLING & WELLNESS CENTRE5.0★ (26)In Edmonton
Family Counselling Centres - Edmonton4.2★ (10)In Edmonton
Homewood Health1.5★ (16)In Edmonton
Inner Strength Counseling & Consulting Inc.4.8★ (16)In Edmonton
Kells Psychology4.3★ (46)In Edmonton
Meiers Gary J Hammond/Meiers J A & Associates Ltd4.0★ (8)In Edmonton
Momentum Counselling3.7★ (31)In Edmonton
Perception Psychotherapy5.0★ (11)In Edmonton
Psychological Services At Consciousness Studio4.9★ (42)In Edmonton
Reframed Psychological North Edmonton4.0★ (9)In Edmonton
Rising Within Counselling5.0★ (8)In Edmonton
Solace Psychology & Wellness4.7★ (206)In Edmonton
Summers Counselling5.0★ (16)In Edmonton
With Counselling4.6★ (10)In Edmonton

How we ranked Edmonton couples therapists

We scored 69 Edmonton 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 13, 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 Edmonton 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 Edmonton: frequently asked questions

Who is the best couples therapist in Edmonton?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked couples therapist in Edmonton, AB is Edmonton Counselling Services with an RP Score of 83/100. It has 4.8★ from 306 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Life Collective Counselling - Sex Therapy & Couples Counselling (#2) and Blake Psychological - Couples Counselling, Sex Therapy, ADHD, Teen Therapy, Psycho-Educational and ASD Assessment in Edmonton (#3) follow. We ranked 69 couples therapists on eight factors, last updated November 13, 2026.

How many couples therapists are there in Edmonton?

RankedPsychologists ranks 69 couples therapists serving Edmonton, AB. 45 of them are based in Edmonton; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 32 km 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 Edmonton work on weekends?

47 of 69 ranked couples therapists post Saturday hours and 15 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Edmonton Counselling Services (#1), Life Collective Counselling - Sex Therapy & Couples Counselling (#2) and Blake Psychological - Couples Counselling, Sex Therapy, ADHD, Teen Therapy, Psycho-Educational and ASD Assessment in Edmonton (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Edmonton couples therapists have?

The median Google rating among 69 rated couples therapists in Edmonton is 4.6★, with a median of 12 reviews. Edmonton Counselling Services has the most, 306 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Edmonton count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 32 km of the Edmonton city centre, 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 Edmonton 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 Edmonton

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 69 couples therapists serving Edmonton.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.