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Best Couples Therapists in Jamaica Plain, MA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Jamaica Plain: Naya Clinics, RP Score 73/100; 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 16

    Most-reviewed: Thrive Boston Counseling and Psychotherapy, 171 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 192 ranked; ranked #16.

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

192 Jamaica Plain couples therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 88 open Saturdays and 27 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 192 rated practices.

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

Top 10 couples therapists in Jamaica Plain 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 Jamaica Plain at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Naya Clinics734.7★ (14)Boston, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Couples Therapy Inc702.3★ (6)Watertown, 5 mi away——
3South Shore Sexual Health Center705.0★ (5)Quincy, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Zhanna Lee | Flourishing Intimacy® Coaching695.0★ (7)Watertown, 5 mi awaySat · Evenings—
5Tim Grimes — Relationship Counseling & Coaching695.0★ (10)Belmont, 6 mi awaySat—
6Dr. Leila Karam, Psya.D, LMHC,LADC I684.0★ (3)Boston, 5 mi awaySat—
7TalkThinkThrive, PLLC674.8★ (25)Wellesley, 7 mi awaySat · Evenings—
8Live Oak Counseling, LLC675.0★ (5)Boston, 3 mi awayEvenings—
9New Perspectives Therapy LCSW PC675.0★ (6)Boston, 3 mi awayEvenings—
10Society Wellness: LGBTQ Therapy, LGBTQ Counseling, LGBTQ Couples Therapy654.7★ (26)Needham, 5 mi awaySat · Sun—

The 192 best couples therapists in Jamaica Plain, 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 Jamaica Plain

    #1 Naya Clinics

    Based in Boston, 5 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    265 Franklin St #1702, Boston, MA 02110
    View profile for Naya Clinics(617) 865-4873

  2. #2 Couples Therapy Inc

    Based in Watertown, 5 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 2.3★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    204 Arsenal St, Watertown, MA 02472
    View profile for Couples Therapy Inc(844) 926-8753

  3. #3 South Shore Sexual Health Center

    Based in Quincy, 7 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 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–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun 11 AM–4 PM
    Address
    1212 Hancock St #205, Quincy, MA 02169
    View profile for South Shore Sexual Health Center(617) 750-0183

  5. #5 Tim Grimes — Relationship Counseling & Coaching

    Based in Belmont, 6 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 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    73 Trapelo Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
    View profile for Tim Grimes — Relationship Counseling & Coaching(617) 331-7319

  7. #7 TalkThinkThrive, PLLC

    Based in Wellesley, 7 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 5:45 PM–9:30 PM · Wed–Fri closed · Sat 8 AM–11:45 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    11 River St 2nd floor, Wellesley, MA 02481
    View profile for TalkThinkThrive, PLLC(781) 222-0940

  8. #8 Live Oak Counseling, LLC

    Based in Boston, 3 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 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 12 PM–8 PM · Fri 12 PM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    867 Boylston St 5th Fl, Boston, MA 02116
    View profile for Live Oak Counseling, LLC(203) 561-1675

  9. #9 New Perspectives Therapy LCSW PC

    Based in Boston, 3 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 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 3 PM–8 PM · Tue 12 PM–8 PM · Wed 3 PM–8 PM · Thu 12 PM–8 PM · Fri 3 PM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    867 Boylston St Fl 5, Boston, MA 02116
    View profile for New Perspectives Therapy LCSW PC(914) 447-8340

  10. #10 Society Wellness: LGBTQ Therapy, LGBTQ Counseling, LGBTQ Couples Therapy

    Based in Needham, 5 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    292 Reservoir St Ste 2, Needham, MA 02494
    View profile for Society Wellness: LGBTQ Therapy, LGBTQ Counseling, LGBTQ Couples Therapy(888) 598-9510

  13. #13 Back to Good Counseling

    Based in Somerville, 7 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 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–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1234 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02144
    View profile for Back to Good Counseling(617) 466-3738

  15. #15 The Rising Sun Counseling - Massachusetts

    Based in Wakefield, 14 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 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 7:30 AM–6:30 PM · Sat closed · Sun 8 AM–2 PM
    Address
    15 Richardson Ave, Wakefield, MA 01880
    View profile for The Rising Sun Counseling - Massachusetts(207) 560-5758

How we ranked Jamaica Plain couples therapists

We scored 192 Jamaica Plain 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 Jamaica Plain 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 Jamaica Plain: frequently asked questions

Who is the best couples therapist in Jamaica Plain?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked couples therapist in Jamaica Plain, MA is Naya Clinics with an RP Score of 73/100. It has 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Couples Therapy Inc (#2) and South Shore Sexual Health Center (#3) follow. We ranked 192 couples therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many couples therapists are there in Jamaica Plain?

RankedPsychologists ranks 192 couples therapists serving Jamaica Plain, MA. 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 Jamaica Plain work on weekends?

88 of 192 ranked couples therapists post Saturday hours and 27 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Naya Clinics (#1), South Shore Sexual Health Center (#3) and Zhanna Lee | Flourishing Intimacy® Coaching (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Jamaica Plain couples therapists have?

The median Google rating among 192 rated couples therapists in Jamaica Plain is 4.8★, with a median of 11 reviews. Thrive Boston Counseling and Psychotherapy has the most, 171 reviews, and ranks #16. 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 Jamaica Plain count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Jamaica Plain 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 Jamaica Plain 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 Jamaica Plain

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 192 couples therapists serving Jamaica Plain.

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