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Best Family Therapists in Bexley, OH (2026)

163 family therapists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Bexley: Yara Counseling Group Llc, RP Score 72/100; 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

  2. 29

    Most-reviewed: LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Columbus, 494 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 163 ranked; ranked #29.

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

163 Bexley family therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 48 open Saturdays and 30 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 163 rated practices.

Top 10 family therapists in Bexley 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 family therapists in Bexley at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Yara Counseling Group Llc723.7★ (3)Columbus, 4 mi away—Overall
2Great Alpha Counseling Services703.7★ (3)Columbus, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Freedom to Recover Counseling & Treatment Center704.6★ (10)Columbus, 1 mi awayEvenings—
4Hope Restored Family Therapy654.8★ (23)Hilliard, 12 mi awaySat · Evenings—
5Rebecca Schamess, MFT644.0★ (4)Columbus, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Love Well LLC645.0★ (9)Westerville, 11 mi awaySat · Evenings—
7Meadows Counseling Group644.0★ (4)Columbus, 7 mi away——
8ADHD IQ634.7★ (14)Columbus, 1 mi awaySat · Sun—
9The Marriage & Family Institute | Ohio-Based Therapy for Children, Teens, Couples, & Families624.3★ (4)Columbus, 4 mi awaySat · Evenings—
10EmotionControl624.2★ (5)Worthington, 10 mi awayEvenings—

The 163 best family therapists in Bexley, 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 Bexley

    Based in Columbus, 4 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    4343 E Livingston Ave, Columbus, OH 43227
  2. Based in Columbus, 5 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5:30 PM–9 PM · Sat 8 AM–11 PM · Sun 8 AM–2 PM
    Address
    3296 Westerville Rd #1092, Columbus, OH 43224
  3. Based in Hilliard, 12 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–8 PM · Tue–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3974 Brown Park Dr Ste G, Hilliard, OH 43026
  4. Based in Columbus, 4 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–7 PM
    Address
    855 S Wall St, Columbus, OH 43206
  5. Based in Westerville, 11 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–8:30 PM · Wed–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–2 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    27 E Home St, Westerville, OH 43081
  6. Based in Columbus, 7 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2939 Kenny Rd Ste 125, Columbus, OH 43221
  7. Based in Columbus, 1 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, 1 mi from Bexley.

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

    • 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat 11 AM–5 PM · Sun 7 AM–5 PM
    Address
    2266 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43209
  8. 62/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–9 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    855 S Wall St, Columbus, OH 43206
  9. Based in Worthington, 10 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6649 N High St #105, Worthington, OH 43085
  10. Based in Upper Arlington, 8 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.5★ from 242 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 242 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Sun 8:30 AM–5 PM
    Address
    1670 Fishinger Rd Suites 200 & 220, Upper Arlington, OH 43221
  11. Based in Gahanna, 5 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.2★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.2★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–6 PM
    Address
    540 Officenter Pl #180, Gahanna, OH 43230
  12. Based in Upper Arlington, 8 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 41 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Sun 8:30 AM–5 PM
    Address
    1670 Fishinger Rd Suites 200 & 220, Upper Arlington, OH 43221
  13. Based in Upper Arlington, 8 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 41 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Sun 8:30 AM–5 PM
    Address
    1670 Fishinger Rd Suites 200 & 220, Upper Arlington, OH 43221
  14. Based in Upper Arlington, 8 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Sun 8:30 AM–5 PM
    Address
    1670 Fishinger Rd Suites 200 & 220, Upper Arlington, OH 43221
  15. 58/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–9 PM · Fri 12 PM–6 PM · Sat 12 PM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2684 Columbus St #106, Grove City, OH 43123
  16. 57/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri 12 PM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    6797 N High St #203, Worthington, OH 43085
  17. Based in Columbus, 3 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and proximity: 3.2★ from 9 Google reviews, 3 mi from Bexley.

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

    • 3.2★ from 9 Google reviews
    Address
    691 S 5th St, Columbus, OH 43206
  18. Based in Columbus, 9 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 46 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    1161 Bethel Rd Ste 104 #6-8, Columbus, OH 43220
  19. 57/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 12 PM–8 PM · Thu 12 AM–8 PM · Fri 1 PM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1080 Carmack Rd #110, Columbus, OH 43210
  20. Based in Upper Arlington, 8 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Sun 8:30 AM–5 PM
    Address
    1670 Fishinger Rd Suites 200 & 220, Upper Arlington, OH 43221
  21. Based in Upper Arlington, 8 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Sun 8:30 AM–5 PM
    Address
    1670 Fishinger Rd Suites 200 & 220, Upper Arlington, OH 43221

Family 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 163 ranked family therapists here; the rest are on their profiles.

family therapists in Bexley, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Kimberly Hoy-Wellman, Counselor575.0★ (5)8 mi
27Meghan Mathews, Counselor574.4★ (7)8 mi
28Eleanor Kelleher, Counselor565.0★ (4)8 mi
29LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Columbus564.6★ (494)5 mi
30Nicholas Stamper, Counselor565.0★ (3)8 mi
31Inner Harmony Health & Wellness, LLC564.5★ (15)5 mi
32Embrace Connection Counseling, LLC565.0★ (6)5 mi
33LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Columbus564.8★ (142)5 mi
34House of Hope565.0★ (37)4 mi
35Revitalize You564.2★ (34)9 mi
36LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Orient564.7★ (134)12 mi
37Successful Relationships Studios564.7★ (15)1 mi
38Cornerstone Family Services564.3★ (12)9 mi
39Associates In Family Care553.0★ (6)8 mi
40Dauntrica Wallstrum, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner554.8★ (64)5 mi
41Amy Ogden, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner554.9★ (61)5 mi
42Thera-Fi Counseling Services554.8★ (24)11 mi
43Lacey Kolb (Nau), Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner555.0★ (52)10 mi
44Bluestone Counseling LLC554.0★ (4)9 mi
45Nancy Schleich LISW-S554.0★ (8)1 mi
46Pastor Kerr Christianity counseling providing support perspective in those in need find peace, forgiveness, acceptance.555.0★ (3)5 mi
47Happy Help Therapy and Counseling - Telehealth Therapy in Columbus, Ohio555.0★ (12)3 mi
48Jennifer Eckhardt, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner554.9★ (37)12 mi
49LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Columbus554.4★ (410)6 mi
50Focus Counseling Clinic554.1★ (7)6 mi

Also serving Bexley

20 more family therapists within 20 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

How we ranked Bexley family therapists

We scored 163 Bexley family 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 Bexley 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 family therapist

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure family therapy is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. Marriage and family therapists (LMFT) are trained to work with families as a whole; psychologists and counselors may also offer family sessions, so ask about their training.
  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 family 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 family therapy?
  • Who would you want to attend the first session?
  • 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.

Family therapists in Bexley: frequently asked questions

Who is the best family therapist in Bexley?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked family therapist in Bexley, OH is Yara Counseling Group Llc with an RP Score of 72/100. It has 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews. Great Alpha Counseling Services (#2) and Freedom to Recover Counseling & Treatment Center (#3) follow. We ranked 163 family therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many family therapists are there in Bexley?

RankedPsychologists ranks 163 family therapists serving Bexley, OH. 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 family therapists in Bexley work on weekends?

48 of 163 ranked family therapists post Saturday hours and 30 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Great Alpha Counseling Services (#2), Hope Restored Family Therapy (#4) and Rebecca Schamess, MFT (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Bexley family therapists have?

The median Google rating among 163 rated family therapists in Bexley is 4.8★, with a median of 9 reviews. LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Columbus has the most, 494 reviews, and ranks #29. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank family therapists?

Each family 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 family therapists outside Bexley count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Bexley city center, our service radius for family 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 family 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 family therapists in Bexley ranked?

Each practice gets an RP Score from 0 to 100 from 8 published factors, including its Google rating, how clearly it focuses on family therapy and how close it is. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank. The score does not measure treatment outcomes.

Who attends family therapy?

It depends on the concern. Sessions may include the whole household, a parent and one child, or adult family members. Ask the practice how it decides who comes and whether it also sees people individually.

Can I see a family 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 Bexley

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 163 family therapists serving Bexley.