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Best Couples Therapists in Santa Fe, TX (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Santa Fe: Center for Couples Counseling in League City, RP Score 67/100; 4.7★ from 17 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 22

    Most-reviewed: LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Friendswood, 5,976 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 59 ranked; ranked #22.

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

59 Santa Fe couples therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 24 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 59 rated practices.

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

Top 10 couples therapists in Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Center for Couples Counseling in League City674.7★ (17)Galveston, 12 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Kessinger Counseling Group655.0★ (6)Friendswood, 11 mi awaySat · Evenings—
3TherapyWorks655.0★ (23)Houston, 12 mi awaySat—
4The Couple Zone654.5★ (8)Friendswood, 11 mi awaySat · Evenings—
5Jennifer Ackerman: marriage, family & individual therapy645.0★ (4)Webster, 12 mi awayEvenings—
6Individual and Couples Therapy of Texas645.0★ (8)League City, 9 mi awayEvenings—
7Peggy Halyard , L.P.C, Houston Marriage Counseling634.6★ (8)Houston, 13 mi awaySat—
8Surrogacy Counselor in Houston - Kristen Chambliss, Ph.D.613.6★ (9)Friendswood, 11 mi away——
9Jerry D Clark, MA LPC615.0★ (6)Houston, 12 mi away——
10Tammy Zwarst, MA, LPC, LMFT604.0★ (4)Houston, 12 mi awayEvenings—

The 59 best couples therapists in Santa Fe, 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.

Scores below: based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in Santa Fe

    #1 Center for Couples Counseling in League City

    Based in Galveston, 12 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.7★ from 17 Google reviews.

    • 4.7★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–9 PM · Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 9 AM–9 PM · Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–8 PM
    Address
    820 Lawrence Rd Ste 122, Kemah, TX 77565
    View profile for Center for Couples Counseling in League City(832) 827-3288

  2. #2 Kessinger Counseling Group

    Based in Friendswood, 11 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–7 PM · Sat 10 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1414 S Friendswood Dr Building B, Suite 312B, Friendswood, TX 77546
    View profile for Kessinger Counseling Group(281) 317-7057

  3. #3 TherapyWorks

    Based in Houston, 12 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    17047 El Camino Real Ste 215, Houston, TX 77058
    View profile for TherapyWorks(281) 344-2204

  4. #4 The Couple Zone

    Based in Friendswood, 11 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews.

    • 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1506 Winding Way Dr building 110, Friendswood, TX 77546
    View profile for The Couple Zone(832) 377-8813

  6. #6 Individual and Couples Therapy of Texas

    Based in League City, 9 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue 10 AM–7 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 10 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    102 E Walker St, League City, TX 77573
    View profile for Individual and Couples Therapy of Texas(409) 498-5662

  9. #9 Jerry D Clark, MA LPC

    Based in Houston, 12 mi away

    61/100RP 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.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1110 E NASA Pkwy #200, Houston, TX 77058
    View profile for Jerry D Clark, MA LPC(281) 335-8422

  10. #10 Tammy Zwarst, MA, LPC, LMFT

    Based in Houston, 12 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 11 AM–7 PM · Tue 10 AM–7 PM · Wed 10 AM–6 PM · Thu 10 AM–7 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    1120 E NASA Pkwy Ste 634, Houston, TX 77058
    View profile for Tammy Zwarst, MA, LPC, LMFT(281) 728-6973

  12. #12 Therapy for Families

    Based in League City, 9 mi away

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family counselor”.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–12 AM · Tue 12 AM–5 PM · Wed 8 AM–8 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 7 AM–4 PM · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    322 E Main St, League City, TX 77573
    View profile for Therapy for Families(281) 819-0308

  15. #15 Gulf Coast Center

    Based in Texas City, 9 mi away

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–10 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    4352 Emmett F Lowry Expy, Texas City, TX 77591
    View profile for Gulf Coast Center(409) 944-4520

  19. #19 I Choose Me Counseling

    Based in League City, 9 mi away

    53/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

    • 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–8 PM · Tue 10 AM–8 PM · Wed 9 AM–8 PM · Thu 11 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    303 E Main St, League City, TX 77573
    View profile for I Choose Me Counseling(281) 940-4115

  21. #21 Life Redefined Healing

    Based in Friendswood, 11 mi away

    52/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

    • 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat 10 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1506 Winding Way Dr Bldg 108, Friendswood, TX 77546
    View profile for Life Redefined Healing(713) 364-3719

  25. #25 Jireh Counseling Center

    Based in Texas City, 11 mi away

    50/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–6 PM · Tue 10 AM–5 PM · Wed 10 AM–6 PM · Thu 10 AM–5 PM · Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2000 25th Ave N Ste 103, Texas City, TX 77590
    View profile for Jireh Counseling Center(346) 874-7105

How we ranked Santa Fe couples therapists

We scored 59 Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe: frequently asked questions

Who is the best couples therapist in Santa Fe?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked couples therapist in Santa Fe, TX is Center for Couples Counseling in League City with an RP Score of 67/100. It has 4.7★ from 17 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Kessinger Counseling Group (#2) and TherapyWorks (#3) follow. We ranked 59 couples therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many couples therapists are there in Santa Fe?

RankedPsychologists ranks 59 couples therapists serving Santa Fe, TX. 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 Santa Fe work on weekends?

24 of 59 ranked couples therapists post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Center for Couples Counseling in League City (#1), Kessinger Counseling Group (#2) and TherapyWorks (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Santa Fe couples therapists have?

The median Google rating among 59 rated couples therapists in Santa Fe is 4.7★, with a median of 9 reviews. LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Friendswood has the most, 5,976 reviews, and ranks #22. 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 Santa Fe count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 59 couples therapists serving Santa Fe.

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