103 couples therapists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Sunnyvale: Dr. Steven S. Steele | ThriveNow Counseling, Inc. for Couples, Individuals and Families, RP Score 72/100; 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5 PM.
Most-reviewed: Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry San Jose, 59 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 103 ranked; ranked #30.
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103 Sunnyvale couples therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 44 open Saturdays and 24 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 103 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 | Dr. Steven S. Steele | ThriveNow Counseling, Inc. for Couples, Individuals and Families | 72 | 4.6★ (9) | Los Altos, 3 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Lia Huynh, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist | 72 | 5.0★ (22) | Milpitas, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Sophie Marchand, LMFT | 71 | 5.0★ (12) | Sunnyvale | — | — |
| 4 | Ashwini Gupta MFT | 70 | 3.7★ (3) | San Jose, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Resonance Relationship Counseling and Coaching | 70 | 5.0★ (7) | Milpitas, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Jeffrey Gielow | 70 | 3.7★ (3) | Palo Alto, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Fox Penny | 70 | 4.0★ (4) | Palo Alto, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Relationship & Trauma Therapy - Irena Shwartzman, LMFT | 69 | 5.0★ (6) | Los Altos, 3 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 9 | Healing Therapy Services | 69 | 5.0★ (12) | Campbell, 8 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Brenda Farrell | 69 | 1.0★ (3) | San Jose, 7 mi away | — | — |
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 Sunnyvale
Based in Los Altos, 3 mi away
Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Milpitas, 9 mi away
Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Sunnyvale
Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in San Jose, 6 mi away
Ranked #4 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 Milpitas, 9 mi away
Ranked #5 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 Palo Alto, 7 mi away
Ranked #6 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 Palo Alto, 8 mi away
Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Los Altos, 3 mi away
Ranked #8 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 Campbell, 8 mi away
Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in San Jose, 7 mi away
Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 1.0★ from 3 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Menlo Park, 10 mi away
Ranked #11 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 Menlo Park, 10 mi away
Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.5★ from 43 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Gatos, 10 mi away
Ranked #13 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.
Based in San Jose, 6 mi away
Ranked #14 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 Saratoga, 6 mi away
Ranked #15 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.
Based in Santa Clara, 4 mi away
Ranked #16 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 San Jose, 7 mi away
Ranked #17 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 Campbell, 8 mi away
Ranked #18 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 Los Gatos, 9 mi away
Ranked #19 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 San Jose, 6 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Clara, 4 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Sunnyvale
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, based in Sunnyvale.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Gatos, 10 mi away
Ranked #23 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.
Based in Los Gatos, 10 mi away
Ranked #24 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 Los Altos, 3 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.9★ from 48 Google reviews, 3 mi from Sunnyvale.
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 103 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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| A&B Family Therapy Professional Corporation | In Sunnyvale | |
| Aida Muller, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist | 1.0★ (2) | In Sunnyvale |
| Alisa Carvey Therapy | In Sunnyvale | |
| Christian Counseling Centers Sunnyvale | In Sunnyvale | |
| Compassionate and Supportive Counseling Services | In Sunnyvale | |
| Couples Clinic | In Sunnyvale | |
| David Maddalena LMFT | In Sunnyvale | |
| Dominique Yarritu, PhD, LMFT - Diamon Insight Psychotherapy, PC | In Sunnyvale | |
| Iris Cohen, LMFT | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Laihin J Cheung, LCSW, Psychotherapy and Consultation | 4.8★ (48) | In Sunnyvale |
| Larissa Bertos | In Sunnyvale | |
| Lighthouse of Hope Counseling Center | 2.5★ (11) | In Sunnyvale |
| Minds Matter Psychotherapy | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Mio Yamashita, M.A., ATR, MFT | 3.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Neat Family Therapy | 5.0★ (4) | In Sunnyvale |
| Schenone Amy K MD | 5.0★ (1) | In Sunnyvale |
| SF BAY THERAPIST GROUP | In Sunnyvale | |
| Shideh Shahvarian, LMFT | 5.0★ (6) | In Sunnyvale |
| Spark Barbara | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Stacy O'Leary, LMFT - EMDR Therapist - Online - Sunnyvale Therapy | In Sunnyvale |
We scored 103 Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale 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 |
