Ranked #1 in McLean
Based in Bethesda, 6 mi away
Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.4★ from 21 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
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Best overall in McLean: Lindsey Hoskins & Associates, Couple & Family Therapy, RP Score 75/100; 4.4★ from 21 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Most-reviewed: Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry McLean, 120 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 283 ranked; ranked #14.
Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
283 McLean couples therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 105 open Saturdays and 61 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 283 rated practices.
Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.
| Rank | Business | RP Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lindsey Hoskins & Associates, Couple & Family Therapy | 75 | 4.4★ (21) | Bethesda, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Well Marriage Center - McLean | 73 | 5.0★ (3) | McLean | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Erin Nes Therapy, LLC | 71 | 5.0★ (4) | Bethesda, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Well Marriage Center - Bethesda | 70 | 5.0★ (15) | Bethesda, 6 mi away | Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Communicate & Connect Counseling | 70 | 5.0★ (8) | Fairfax, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Anchor Point Professional Counseling, LLC | 69 | 5.0★ (32) | North Bethesda, 9 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Well Marriage Center - Fairfax | 69 | 4.8★ (76) | Fairfax, 10 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Rivka Sidorsky & Associates Couples and Sex Therapy | 68 | 4.7★ (46) | Silver Spring, 9 mi away | Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Lindsey Hoskins & Associates, Couple & Family Therapy | 68 | 4.3★ (15) | Sterling, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Select Counseling | 68 | 5.0★ (6) | Arlington, 3 mi away | Evenings | — |
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.
Ranked #1 in McLean
Based in Bethesda, 6 mi away
Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.4★ from 21 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in McLean
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 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Bethesda, 6 mi away
Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bethesda, 6 mi away
Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairfax, 8 mi away
Ranked #5 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.
Based in North Bethesda, 9 mi away
Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairfax, 10 mi away
Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.8★ from 76 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Silver Spring, 9 mi away
Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.7★ from 46 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Sterling, 14 mi away
Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.3★ from 15 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Arlington, 3 mi away
Ranked #10 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.
Based in Arlington, 5 mi away
Ranked #11 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.
Based in Bethesda, 6 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Herndon, 11 mi away
Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.7★ from 17 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in McLean
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.7★ from 120 Google reviews, based in McLean.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Silver Spring, 9 mi away
Ranked #15 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.
Based in Rockville, 11 mi away
Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Silver Spring, 11 mi away
Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Alexandria, 11 mi away
Ranked #18 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.
Based in Vienna, 6 mi away
Ranked #19 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.
Based in Bethesda, 5 mi away
Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairfax, 9 mi away
Ranked #21 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.
Based in Alexandria, 11 mi away
Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.3★ from 18 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Washington, D.C., 8 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Bethesda, 6 mi away
Ranked #24 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.
Based in Bethesda, 5 mi away
Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#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 283 ranked couples therapists here; the rest are on their profiles.
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.
We scored 283 McLean 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In McLean data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Review volume | 5% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of Google reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availability | Measured |
| Specialty focus | 25% | How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 15% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |