72/100RP Score
Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Best Couples Therapists in New City, NY (2026)
191 couples therapists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in New City: Vanessa Cardenas Relationship Reset Expert, RP Score 72/100; 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 30
Most-reviewed: Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Paramus, 141 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 191 ranked; ranked #30.
Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
191 New City couples therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 67 open Saturdays and 31 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 191 rated practices.
Top 10 couples therapists in New City 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.
| Rank | Business | RP Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vanessa Cardenas Relationship Reset Expert | 72 | 5.0★ (75) | Peekskill, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Weiss Bonnie A LMFT | 68 | 5.0★ (6) | Ramsey, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Alicia Bernarducci, LCSW | 66 | 4.9★ (81) | Ridgewood, 13 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Riverdale Therapy & Counseling Services | 65 | 4.7★ (114) | Baychester, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Sherry Katz, LCSW | 65 | 4.2★ (5) | Ridgewood, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Treehouse Wisdom & Wellness | 65 | 5.0★ (3) | Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, 11 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Stress Free Counseling and Psychotherapy | 64 | 5.0★ (7) | Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Marriage & Couples Counseling in Bergen | 64 | 5.0★ (19) | Ramsey, 10 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 9 | Bergen County Marriage Counseling | 64 | 5.0★ (15) | Ridgewood, 13 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Fereshta Ramsey | 63 | 5.0★ (7) | Nanuet, 9 mi away | — | — |
The 191 best couples therapists in New City, 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.
Based in Ramsey, 10 mi away
68/100RP ScoreRanked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ridgewood, 13 mi away
66/100RP ScoreRanked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.9★ from 81 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Baychester, 18 mi away
65/100RP ScoreRanked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.7★ from 114 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Ridgewood, 14 mi away
65/100RP ScoreRanked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, 11 mi away
65/100RP ScoreRanked #6 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 Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, 14 mi away
64/100RP ScoreRanked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Ramsey, 10 mi away
64/100RP ScoreRanked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Ridgewood, 13 mi away
64/100RP ScoreRanked #9 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.
#10 Fereshta Ramsey
Based in Nanuet, 9 mi away
63/100RP ScoreRanked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Haverstraw, 3 mi away
63/100RP ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Wedding service”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Scarsdale, 14 mi away
63/100RP ScoreRanked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Ramsey, 9 mi away
63/100RP ScoreRanked #13 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 Ridgewood, 12 mi away
60/100RP ScoreRanked #14 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 White Plains, 14 mi away
60/100RP ScoreRanked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Mamaroneck, 19 mi away
60/100RP ScoreRanked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in White Plains, 14 mi away
60/100RP ScoreRanked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Scarsdale, 15 mi away
59/100RP ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Baychester, 17 mi away
59/100RP ScoreRanked #19 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 Scarsdale, 15 mi away
59/100RP ScoreRanked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Nanuet, 4 mi away
58/100RP ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in North Castle, 10 mi away
58/100RP ScoreRanked #22 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.
Based in New City
58/100RP ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, based in New City.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Nanuet, 4 mi away
57/100RP ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 130 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Tarrytown, 8 mi away
57/100RP ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 191 ranked couples therapists here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving New City
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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aliza Katz LCSW | 5.0★ (6) | In New City |
| Anger Management Groups: Dr. Lyle Becourtney | 5.0★ (30) | In New City |
| Christine Kenny LCSW PLLC | 5.0★ (2) | In New City |
| Christine Knorr Psychotherapy Associates | 5.0★ (2) | In New City |
| David S. Wilde, LCSW, JD, Psychotherapist; Marriage, Teen, and Family Coach | 3.0★ (2) | In New City |
| Dr. Chanelle Richards | In New City | |
| Emotional Archeology | In New City | |
| Harbor Crest Counseling | In New City | |
| In-Home LCSW, PLLC | In New City | |
| Jonathan Feiner Ph.D. | 5.0★ (2) | In New City |
| Linda Mandel-Kleinman, CRC, LMHC, Sch. Psy, PHD | 3.3★ (3) | In New City |
| Lowenstein Bruce | 5.0★ (1) | In New City |
| Menardy Mental & Body Fitness | 1.0★ (2) | In New City |
| Mimi Gelb, LMFT, CST | In New City | |
| Pathways of Rockland County | 4.2★ (5) | In New City |
| Posner Larry | 5.0★ (4) | In New City |
| Rikki Herbst, PhD, LCSW | 5.0★ (2) | In New City |
| RLH Psychological Wellness Services, PLLC | 5.0★ (1) | In New City |
| Tracy Biavati, LCSW | In New City | |
| VCS Inc. | 3.4★ (58) | In New City |
How we ranked New City couples therapists
We scored 191 New City 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 New City 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 |
How to choose a couples therapist
- Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
- Make sure couples and marriage counseling is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
- Ask what training they have in couples work specifically (for example the Gottman Method or Emotionally Focused Therapy).
- 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.
- Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
- 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 City: frequently asked questions
Who is the best couples therapist in New City?
By RP Score, the highest-ranked couples therapist in New City, NY is Vanessa Cardenas Relationship Reset Expert with an RP Score of 72/100. It has 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Weiss Bonnie A LMFT (#2) and Alicia Bernarducci, LCSW (#3) follow. We ranked 191 couples therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many couples therapists are there in New City?
RankedPsychologists ranks 191 couples therapists serving New City, NY. 1 of them is based in New City; 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 City work on weekends?
67 of 191 ranked couples therapists post Saturday hours and 31 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Vanessa Cardenas Relationship Reset Expert (#1), Alicia Bernarducci, LCSW (#3) and Riverdale Therapy & Counseling Services (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.
What Google rating do New City couples therapists have?
The median Google rating among 191 rated couples therapists in New City is 5.0★, with a median of 6 reviews. Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Paramus has the most, 141 reviews, and ranks #30. 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 City count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the New City 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 City 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 City
- November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 191 couples therapists serving New City.
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