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Best Couples Therapists in Fall River, MA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Fall River: Healing and Learning counseling, RP Score 70/100; 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews; open evenings.

  2. 13

    Most-reviewed: LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Providence, 171 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 114 ranked; ranked #13.

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

114 Fall River couples therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 69 open Saturdays and 38 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 114 rated practices.

Top 10 couples therapists in Fall River 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 Fall River at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Healing and Learning counseling705.0★ (5)Fall RiverEveningsOverall
2Paula M. Smith, Ph.D., LMFT-A, M.Div.634.3★ (13)Pawtucket, 17 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Compassionate Counseling Company634.7★ (23)Fall River——
4Yael Bat-Shimon, LMHC, Certified Imago Therapist595.0★ (8)Pawtucket, 17 mi awaySat · Evenings—
5Northeast Health Services - Fall River584.3★ (95)Fall River——
6Comprehensive Behavioral Healthcare572.7★ (3)Middletown, 15 mi awayEvenings—
7Lighthouse Counseling Associates574.4★ (7)Portsmouth, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Jessica Harrison Counseling LLC555.0★ (6)East Greenwich, 18 mi awayEvenings—
9The Center For Growth, Inc / Therapy in Providence555.0★ (15)Providence, 15 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Sex and Couples Therapy555.0★ (6)New Bedford, 12 mi awaySun · Evenings—

The 114 best couples therapists in Fall River, 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 Fall River

    #1 Healing and Learning counseling

    Based in Fall River

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    15 Shawmut St, Fall River, MA 02720
    View profile for Healing and Learning counseling(617) 306-0560

  2. #2 Paula M. Smith, Ph.D., LMFT-A, M.Div.

    Based in Pawtucket, 17 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.3★ from 13 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–8 PM · Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed–Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    1005 Main St #1208, Pawtucket, RI 02860
    View profile for Paula M. Smith, Ph.D., LMFT-A, M.Div.(401) 782-7899

  4. #4 Yael Bat-Shimon, LMHC, Certified Imago Therapist

    Based in Pawtucket, 17 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 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 4:30 PM–7:30 PM · Tue 4 PM–7 PM · Wed–Fri closed · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1005 Main St #1208, Pawtucket, RI 02860
    View profile for Yael Bat-Shimon, LMHC, Certified Imago Therapist(401) 782-7927

  8. #8 Jessica Harrison Counseling LLC

    Based in East Greenwich, 18 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 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 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–2 PM · Wed closed · Thu 8 AM–6:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2843 S County Trl Ste 124, East Greenwich, RI 02818
    View profile for Jessica Harrison Counseling LLC(401) 541-5886

  10. #10 Sex and Couples Therapy

    Based in New Bedford, 12 mi away

    55/100RP Score

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

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 11 AM–5 PM · Tue 11 AM–6 PM · Wed 12 PM–8:30 PM · Thu 11 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sat closed · Sun 11 AM–5 PM
    Address
    103 Chestnut St, New Bedford, MA 02740
    View profile for Sex and Couples Therapy(508) 990-9909

  11. #11 Advanced Psychotherapy Services

    Based in East Greenwich, 18 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 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–Tue 8 AM–4 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2843 S County Trl, East Greenwich, RI 02818
    View profile for Advanced Psychotherapy Services(401) 264-0174

  19. #19 ME Psychotherapy, LLC

    Based in Providence, 15 mi away

    52/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.5★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    194 Waterman St, Providence, RI 02906
    View profile for ME Psychotherapy, LLC(401) 633-2929

  20. #20 LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Warwick

    Based in Warwick, 14 mi away

    52/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 161 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 161 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–6:30 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–6:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1035 Post Rd, Warwick, RI 02888
    View profile for LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Warwick(401) 383-0324

  23. #23 Patrick Heap, Counselor

    Based in Providence, 15 mi away

    51/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 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.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    1 Richmond Square #300E, Providence, RI 02906
    View profile for Patrick Heap, Counselor(401) 530-5087

  24. #24 Robert A Walker and Associates, Counseling and Consulting Center Inc.

    Based in Warwick, 13 mi away

    51/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 3.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun 10 AM–2 PM
    Address
    1087 Warwick Ave, Warwick, RI 02888
    View profile for Robert A Walker and Associates, Counseling and Consulting Center Inc.(401) 383-2200

  25. #25 Lucas Leslie, Counselor

    Based in Providence, 15 mi away

    51/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    1 Richmond Square #300E, Providence, RI 02906
    View profile for Lucas Leslie, Counselor(401) 530-5087

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

couples therapists in Fall River, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Robin Boyajian MSW, LICSW515.0★ (7)15 mi
27Linda Tavares, Counselor515.0★ (5)15 mi
28Octavia Hinton, Counselor515.0★ (5)15 mi
29Sam DuBois, Counselor515.0★ (5)15 mi
30Ellen Sheehy, Counselor515.0★ (4)15 mi
31LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Riverside514.7★ (107)12 mi
32LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Warwick514.3★ (63)17 mi
33Chanta Bryan, Counselor515.0★ (3)15 mi
34Moises Roman-Pomales, Counselor515.0★ (3)15 mi
35Erica Stad, Counselor504.0★ (4)15 mi
36Jaissen Jackson, Counselor503.4★ (5)15 mi
37Mariah Howland, Therapy Clinician505.0★ (8)16 mi
38Tracey Tillinghast, Counselor504.9★ (8)16 mi
39LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Raynham504.6★ (44)15 mi
40401 Counseling, LLC505.0★ (130)15 mi
41Allison Sullivan, Counselor505.0★ (6)16 mi
42Andrea Reis, Counselor505.0★ (6)16 mi
43Lana DiCataldo, Counselor505.0★ (13)14 mi
44Laura Tuscani, Counselor505.0★ (5)16 mi
45Joseph Parente, Counselor504.7★ (16)14 mi
46Palm & Card Readings by Sylvia504.7★ (3)16 mi
47East Coast Mental Wellness | Providence Rhode Island504.2★ (43)15 mi
48Jessica Beaupre, Counselor504.3★ (7)16 mi
49Abby Celano, Counselor495.0★ (4)16 mi
50Jillian Connor, Counselor495.0★ (3)16 mi

Also serving Fall River

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 Fall River
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Anchor Point Counseling5.0★ (1)In Fall River
East Side Counseling Services4.3★ (13)In Fall River
Fall River Psychological Associates4.5★ (2)In Fall River
Fitzgerald Counseling Group4.3★ (27)In Fall River
Fitzgerald Counseling Group4.6★ (9)In Fall River
Fitzgerald Counseling Group5.0★ (2)In Fall River
Fitzgerald Counseling GroupIn Fall River
healingwithhopecouseling.com5.0★ (1)In Fall River
invisibleloop5.0★ (1)In Fall River
Julia Nepini, LICSW5.0★ (8)In Fall River
Karen Teixeira, Counselor5.0★ (2)15 mi
Lauren J. Hellkamp, LICSW5.0★ (1)In Fall River
Mary Waldron-Mello - East Bay Family Counseling Center5.0★ (2)11 mi
Mentor South Bay5.0★ (1)In Fall River
Michael Petrarca, Counselor5.0★ (2)14 mi
Mrs. Sarah Fortier-SouzaIn Fall River
Northeast Family Services5.0★ (1)In Fall River
Rochelle Sokoll Counseling5.0★ (1)In Fall River
Samantha Kavanagh, Counselor5.0★ (2)12 mi
Solid Ground Psychotherapy4.1★ (9)In Fall River

How we ranked Fall River couples therapists

We scored 114 Fall River 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 Fall River 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 Fall River: frequently asked questions

Who is the best couples therapist in Fall River?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked couples therapist in Fall River, MA is Healing and Learning counseling with an RP Score of 70/100. It has 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews. It is open evenings. Paula M. Smith, Ph.D., LMFT-A, M.Div. (#2) and Compassionate Counseling Company (#3) follow. We ranked 114 couples therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many couples therapists are there in Fall River?

RankedPsychologists ranks 114 couples therapists serving Fall River, MA. 3 of them are based in Fall River; 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 Fall River work on weekends?

69 of 114 ranked couples therapists post Saturday hours and 38 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Paula M. Smith, Ph.D., LMFT-A, M.Div. (#2), Yael Bat-Shimon, LMHC, Certified Imago Therapist (#4) and Lighthouse Counseling Associates (#7). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Fall River couples therapists have?

The median Google rating among 114 rated couples therapists in Fall River is 5.0★, with a median of 6 reviews. LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Providence has the most, 171 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 Fall River count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Fall River 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 Fall River 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 Fall River

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 114 couples therapists serving Fall River.

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