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Best Couples Therapists in New Braunfels, TX (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in New Braunfels: Knowing Connection Therapy, Jessica Johnson, LMFT, LPC, RP Score 69/100; 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews.

  2. 20

    Most-reviewed: LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists San Marcos, 365 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 51 ranked; ranked #20.

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

51 New Braunfels couples therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 8 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 51 rated practices.

Top 10 couples therapists in New Braunfels 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 New Braunfels at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Knowing Connection Therapy, Jessica Johnson, LMFT, LPC694.5★ (4)New Braunfels—Overall
2Relational Family Therapy, PLLC684.0★ (4)Canyon Lake, 1 mi away——
3Stepping Forward Christian Counseling665.0★ (3)Canyon Lake, 12 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4New Braunfels Counseling Center624.6★ (137)New BraunfelsSat—
5Bloom family therapy and couples counseling615.0★ (8)New Braunfels——
6Family Care Center Therapy & Psychiatry - New Braunfels604.7★ (210)New Braunfels——
7Hillhaven Hollow605.0★ (3)Seguin, 12 mi away——
8Smithson Valley Counseling Center, Inc.594.2★ (19)Canyon Lake, 19 mi awaySat · Evenings—
9Jennifer Jones, Counseling & Consulting584.3★ (12)San Marcos, 15 mi away——
10Zully Paulin, Counselor584.4★ (5)San Marcos, 15 mi away——

The 51 best couples therapists in New Braunfels, 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 New Braunfels

    Based in New Braunfels

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    457 Landa St Ste D, New Braunfels, TX 78130
  2. Based in Canyon Lake, 12 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 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–7 PM · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    also know as outside, 19115 FM 2252, 1604 Nacogdoches Rd #15, Garden Ridge, TX 78266
  3. 61/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 10 AM–3 PM · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    2967 Oak Run Pkwy Ste 505, New Braunfels, TX 78132
  4. Based in Seguin, 12 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 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–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2424 W Kingsbury St, Seguin, TX 78155
  5. Based in San Marcos, 15 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    151 Stagecoach Trail Suite 220, San Marcos, TX 78666
  6. Based in New Braunfels

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, based in New Braunfels.

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

    • 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 10 AM–4 PM · Thu 10 AM–6 PM · Fri 10 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    790 Generations Dr Ste 210, New Braunfels, TX 78130
  7. Based in New Braunfels

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.2★ from 23 Google reviews, based in New Braunfels.

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

    • 4.2★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1099 N Walnut Ave # A, New Braunfels, TX 78130
  8. Based in New Braunfels

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews, based in New Braunfels.

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

    • 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2810 Oak Run Pkwy Ste 400, New Braunfels, TX 78132
  9. Based in Cibolo, 11 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–7:30 PM · Sun 9 AM–7:30 PM
    Address
    157 Bison Ln, Cibolo, TX 78108
  10. Based in Seguin, 13 mi away

    48/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family counselor”.

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

    • 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    200 N River St Ste 150B, Seguin, TX 78155
  11. Based in San Marcos, 12 mi away

    48/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2106 Quail Run Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
  12. Based in Cibolo, 12 mi away

    48/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 9 AM–2 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    19315 FM 2252 Bldg 1, Ste 139, Garden Ridge, TX 78266
  13. Based in Universal City, 15 mi away

    47/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    433 Kitty Hawk Rd #219, Universal City, TX 78148

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

couples therapists in New Braunfels, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Yi Zhang, Psychiatrist474.7★ (61)15 mi
27Sussana Howard, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner474.7★ (51)15 mi
28Life Revised Counseling Services, PLLC475.0★ (6)12 mi
29Kathleen M. White, LCSW472.7★ (3)15 mi
30Brandy Gomez, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner474.7★ (34)15 mi
31Samantha Brown, Psychiatrist464.5★ (40)15 mi
32Aju Alex, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner464.3★ (70)15 mi
33Kathie N Cleveland465.0★ (5)17 mi
34Lynne Pierce, Counselor464.9★ (13)15 mi
35Kristin Thompson, Counselor465.0★ (11)15 mi
36Leveled Up Therapy, LLC464.7★ (13)15 mi
37Cedar Creek Associates463.4★ (12)17 mi
38Ashley Martin, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner454.8★ (11)15 mi
39USAWA Wellness Services, PLLC453.2★ (13)17 mi
40Arielle Valentine, Counselor454.6★ (11)15 mi
41Barry Mills, Psychiatrist454.2★ (24)15 mi
42Juli Acuna, Counselor455.0★ (7)15 mi
43Counseling4Life, LLC455.0★ (8)19 mi
44Gregory Williams, Psychiatrist455.0★ (5)15 mi
45Stephanie Banasau, Counselor454.8★ (5)15 mi
46Betsey Johnson, Counselor445.0★ (3)15 mi
47Jennifer Hernandez, Counselor445.0★ (3)15 mi
48Michelle Whetstone, Counselor444.5★ (4)15 mi
49Rhapsody Counseling and Wellness Center444.2★ (45)17 mi
50Family Matters Counseling403.0★ (4)20 mi

Also serving New Braunfels

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 New Braunfels
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Alethia Counseling New Braunfels5.0★ (5)In New Braunfels
Allison & Associates Counseling5.0★ (10)In New Braunfels
Aspire Center for Counseling & Consulting, PLLC.5.0★ (1)In New Braunfels
Free Spirit Counseling, PLLC New Braunfels, TX5.0★ (1)In New Braunfels
Her Journey Counseling5.0★ (5)In New Braunfels
Hill Country Heart Counseling5.0★ (1)In New Braunfels
Jackie Engelhardt, MS, LMFT, LPC5.0★ (2)In New Braunfels
Jay L. Jeter, LPC3.9★ (7)In New Braunfels
Kelly Moeller, LCSW5.0★ (2)In New Braunfels
Kyle Family Therapy LLC4.0★ (4)In New Braunfels
Living Tree New Braunfels Counseling Center #25.0★ (1)In New Braunfels
Living Tree New Braunfels Counseling Center PLLC4.6★ (10)In New Braunfels
Mind Works Clinical and Counseling Psychology3.9★ (22)In New Braunfels
My Choice Counseling & Wellness, PLLC3.9★ (7)In New Braunfels
Oakwood Counseling Center3.0★ (2)In New Braunfels
Oines Counseling Co5.0★ (6)In New Braunfels
Spirit of Joy Counseling Services, PLLC4.2★ (5)In New Braunfels
The Sparrows Collective5.0★ (5)In New Braunfels
The Springs Counseling Group5.0★ (4)In New Braunfels
True North Counseling5.0★ (4)In New Braunfels

How we ranked New Braunfels couples therapists

We scored 51 New Braunfels 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 New Braunfels 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 New Braunfels: frequently asked questions

Who is the best couples therapist in New Braunfels?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked couples therapist in New Braunfels, TX is Knowing Connection Therapy, Jessica Johnson, LMFT, LPC with an RP Score of 69/100. It has 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews. Relational Family Therapy, PLLC (#2) and Stepping Forward Christian Counseling (#3) follow. We ranked 51 couples therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many couples therapists are there in New Braunfels?

RankedPsychologists ranks 51 couples therapists serving New Braunfels, TX. 9 of them are based in New Braunfels; 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 New Braunfels work on weekends?

8 of 51 ranked couples therapists post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Stepping Forward Christian Counseling (#3), New Braunfels Counseling Center (#4) and Smithson Valley Counseling Center, Inc. (#8). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do New Braunfels couples therapists have?

The median Google rating among 51 rated couples therapists in New Braunfels is 4.7★, with a median of 12 reviews. LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists San Marcos has the most, 365 reviews, and ranks #20. 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 New Braunfels count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the New Braunfels 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 New Braunfels 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 New Braunfels

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 51 couples therapists serving New Braunfels.