86 couples therapists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in University Place: The Center for Excellence in Marriage and Family Therapy PLLC, RP Score 76/100; 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Most-reviewed: LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Tacoma, 277 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 86 ranked; ranked #22.
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86 University Place couples therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 17 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 86 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 | The Center for Excellence in Marriage and Family Therapy PLLC | 76 | 5.0★ (20) | Tacoma, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Roxanne Cull, MA, LMHC | 72 | 4.2★ (5) | Lakewood, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Break Free Therapy, PLLC | 70 | 5.0★ (17) | Federal Way, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | TrueHeart Family Counseling, Denise M. Coyle, LMFT, CTS | 69 | 3.4★ (5) | Lakewood, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Family Foundations Counseling | 68 | 4.2★ (9) | Tacoma, 1 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Paduano-Karch Erika | 64 | 3.3★ (7) | Federal Way, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Rinker Therapy and Wellness PLLC | 63 | 3.7★ (3) | Bonney Lake, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | New Game Plus Therapy | 63 | 5.0★ (3) | Tacoma, 2 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Marriage & Family Life (Success4Couples) | 62 | 4.8★ (17) | Spanaway, 10 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 10 | The Salish Sea Collective | 62 | 5.0★ (4) | University Place | Sat · Sun · 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 University Place
Based in Tacoma, 5 mi away
Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakewood, 4 mi away
Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Federal Way, 12 mi away
Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakewood, 6 mi away
Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Tacoma, 1 mi away
Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.2★ from 9 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Federal Way, 12 mi away
Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bonney Lake, 14 mi away
Ranked #7 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 Tacoma, 2 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, 2 mi from University Place.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Spanaway, 10 mi away
Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in University Place
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, based in University Place.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Bonney Lake, 15 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 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Tacoma, 5 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Tacoma, 5 mi away
Ranked #13 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.
Based in Federal Way, 12 mi away
Ranked #14 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 Tacoma, 3 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, 3 mi from University Place.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Vashon, 11 mi away
Ranked #16 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 Graham, 18 mi away
Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Federal Way, 12 mi away
Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Puyallup, 13 mi away
Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Bonney Lake, 18 mi away
Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 3.4★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Puyallup, 14 mi away
Ranked #21 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 Tacoma, 3 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.5★ from 277 Google reviews, 3 mi from University Place.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Tacoma, 1 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and proximity: 2.7★ from 25 Google reviews, 1 mi from University Place.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in University Place
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.0★ from 42 Google reviews, based in University Place.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Tacoma, 3 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.4★ from 214 Google reviews, 3 mi from University Place.
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 86 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 253 Therapy and Consult | 4.0★ (7) | In University Place |
| advantages plus counseling, inc. | 2.5★ (16) | In University Place |
| Alicia Barrett | Your Mindful Couples and Family Therapist | 5.0★ (1) | In University Place |
| Ann S. Alpern, PhD | 5.0★ (1) | In University Place |
| Behavioral Counseling Associates | 5.0★ (2) | In University Place |
| Dr Christina Rasmussen | 2.5★ (4) | In University Place |
| Elevation Psychology | 5.0★ (1) | In University Place |
| Holt Therapy | 5.0★ (1) | In University Place |
| Matters of the Mind Therapy | 5.0★ (1) | In University Place |
| Mindscape Counseling | 5.0★ (1) | In University Place |
| Nygaard Rita | In University Place | |
| Pacific Counseling Services | 5.0★ (1) | In University Place |
| Pride Counseling NW | 4.1★ (8) | In University Place |
| Psychological Assessment Services PLLC | 5.0★ (1) | In University Place |
| Reflective Resilience Counseling Services | 5.0★ (8) | In University Place |
| Renewal Counseling Services Inc | 3.0★ (2) | In University Place |
| Rogers Michael | 4.2★ (5) | In University Place |
| Schmidt Margaret A | 5.0★ (2) | In University Place |
| Tacoma Natural Health Clinic | 4.8★ (24) | In University Place |
| Treat Yourself Better Therapy | 3.7★ (3) | In University Place |
We scored 86 University Place 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 University Place 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 |
