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Best Family Therapists in Chapel Hill, NC (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Chapel Hill: AHB Psychological Services PLLC, RP Score 68/100; 2.3★ from 9 Google reviews.

  2. 3

    Most-reviewed: Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Durham, 196 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 69 ranked; ranked #3.

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

69 Chapel Hill family therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 16 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 69 rated practices.

Top 10 family therapists in Chapel Hill 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 Chapel Hill at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1AHB Psychological Services PLLC682.3★ (9)Durham, 7 mi away—Overall
2Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Chapel Hill654.5★ (102)Chapel HillSat · Sun · Evenings—
3Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Durham614.7★ (196)Durham, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
4Triangle Psychiatry and Mental Health: ADHD, Anxiety, and Depression Specialists604.9★ (13)Durham, 9 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Lee Consulting Group of NC, PLLC595.0★ (21)Chapel HillEvenings—
6Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Durham584.6★ (93)Durham, 10 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Kolbe Family Therapy Services, PLLC575.0★ (7)Durham, 6 mi away——
8Supportive Counseling Services, PLLC574.0★ (4)Durham, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Interval Counseling & Therapy555.0★ (3)Carrboro, 1 mi away——
10Sutton Adolescent and Family Counseling554.2★ (18)Apex, 17 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 69 best family therapists in Chapel Hill, 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.

  4. #4 Triangle Psychiatry and Mental Health: ADHD, Anxiety, and Depression Specialists

    Based in Durham, 9 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    2530 Meridian Pkwy Suite 300, Durham, NC 27713
    View profile for Triangle Psychiatry and Mental Health: ADHD, Anxiety, and Depression Specialists(984) 345-3555

  12. #12 Robert Ferguson

    Based in Durham, 7 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    3805 University Dr Suite D, Durham, NC 27707
    View profile for Robert Ferguson(919) 918-7635

  13. #13 Harmony Family Therapy

    Based in Cary, 14 mi away

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    2740 NC-55 #210, Cary, NC 27519
    View profile for Harmony Family Therapy(919) 888-9158

  14. #14 Lifeologie Counseling Durham

    Based in Durham, 7 mi away

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 12 PM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    5726 Fayetteville Rd #203, Durham, NC 27713
    View profile for Lifeologie Counseling Durham(919) 900-7552

  16. #16 LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Durham

    Based in Durham, 9 mi away

    53/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.5★ from 130 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 130 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2530 Meridian Pkwy Suite 115, Durham, NC 27713
    View profile for LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Durham(984) 316-0306

  21. #21 Catherine Roberts, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

    Based in Durham, 9 mi away

    51/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2530 Meridian Pkwy Suite 115, Durham, NC 27713
    View profile for Catherine Roberts, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner(984) 316-0306

  22. #22 Mindi Perry, Counselor

    Based in Durham, 9 mi away

    51/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2530 Meridian Pkwy Suite 115, Durham, NC 27713
    View profile for Mindi Perry, Counselor(984) 316-0306

  23. #23 Shea Spampneto, Counselor

    Based in Durham, 9 mi away

    50/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2530 Meridian Pkwy #115, Durham, NC 27713
    View profile for Shea Spampneto, Counselor(984) 316-0306

  25. #25 Irene Jackson, Counselor

    Based in Durham, 9 mi away

    50/100RP Score

    Ranked #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.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2530 Meridian Pkwy Suite 115, Durham, NC 27713
    View profile for Irene Jackson, Counselor(984) 316-0306

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

family therapists in Chapel Hill, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Hall Family Therapy504.6★ (32)18 mi
27Morrisville Counseling and Consulting, PLLC505.0★ (10)14 mi
28Nicole Clark, Counselor505.0★ (5)9 mi
29Audra Vann, Counselor505.0★ (4)9 mi
30Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism494.6★ (18)11 mi
31Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism484.4★ (7)12 mi
32The Counselor in Cary475.0★ (21)19 mi
33Nate Sawyer Counseling475.0★ (6)13 mi
34Lifescapes Counseling Associates473.7★ (25)17 mi
35One-Eighty Counseling464.2★ (25)19 mi
36Zenith Counseling, PLLC464.8★ (22)19 mi
37Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism464.9★ (71)18 mi
383-C Family Services463.7★ (22)14 mi
39Brinkley Brown Mental Wellness PLLC464.3★ (12)15 mi
40New Reflections Counseling, P.A.465.0★ (9)15 mi
41LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Cary454.7★ (176)19 mi
42Reflections Counseling NC, PLLC454.1★ (35)15 mi
43Relief Counseling Group, PLLC455.0★ (7)18 mi
44Inner Peace Counseling Services & Integrative Wellness Center, PLLC454.1★ (36)16 mi
45Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism455.0★ (4)15 mi
46Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism454.5★ (8)15 mi
47Cary Counseling Center444.5★ (56)19 mi
48Peak Professional Group, PLLC443.9★ (7)16 mi
49One-Eighty Counseling444.3★ (11)17 mi
50Family Solutions & Wellness Center, PLLC443.8★ (9)20 mi

Also serving Chapel Hill

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.

Unranked family therapists serving Chapel Hill
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
AIM: Advaita Integrated Medicine - Chapel Hill4.8★ (102)In Chapel Hill
Art of Wellness Counseling5.0★ (5)In Chapel Hill
Avance Psychiatry and Pain Management Chapel Hill4.5★ (35)In Chapel Hill
Be BOLD Psychology and Consulting5.0★ (28)In Chapel Hill
Carolina Wellness Psychiatry, PLLC4.2★ (24)In Chapel Hill
Counseling and Psychological Services1.9★ (23)In Chapel Hill
Inner Growth Counseling4.3★ (6)In Chapel Hill
Katie Hargreaves Therapy5.0★ (19)In Chapel Hill
Kids N Heart4.4★ (25)In Chapel Hill
Listening Tree Counseling Services, PLLC5.0★ (5)In Chapel Hill
Mindpath Health Psychiatrists & Therapists - Chapel Hill4.7★ (249)In Chapel Hill
NC Center for Resiliency3.5★ (15)In Chapel Hill
North Carolina Center for Resiliency4.0★ (66)In Chapel Hill
Pasadena Villa Outpatient - Chapel Hill4.8★ (78)In Chapel Hill
Project Yes PLLC - Tatyana Kholodkov, Ph.d.5.0★ (12)In Chapel Hill
The Golden Collective, PLLC5.0★ (13)In Chapel Hill
Therapy Smarts4.7★ (35)In Chapel Hill
Third Wave Psychotherapy, PLLC - Chapel Hill5.0★ (9)In Chapel Hill
Triangle Child Psychology, PLLC4.3★ (6)In Chapel Hill
Trinitas Services3.9★ (7)In Chapel Hill

How we ranked Chapel Hill family therapists

We scored 69 Chapel Hill 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 Chapel Hill 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 Chapel Hill: frequently asked questions

Who is the best family therapist in Chapel Hill?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked family therapist in Chapel Hill, NC is AHB Psychological Services PLLC with an RP Score of 68/100. It has 2.3★ from 9 Google reviews. Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Chapel Hill (#2) and Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Durham (#3) follow. We ranked 69 family therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many family therapists are there in Chapel Hill?

RankedPsychologists ranks 69 family therapists serving Chapel Hill, NC. 2 of them are based in Chapel Hill; 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 family therapists in Chapel Hill work on weekends?

16 of 69 ranked family therapists post Saturday hours and 10 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Chapel Hill (#2), Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Durham (#3) and Triangle Psychiatry and Mental Health: ADHD, Anxiety, and Depression Specialists (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Chapel Hill family therapists have?

The median Google rating among 69 rated family therapists in Chapel Hill is 4.6★, with a median of 10 reviews. Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Durham has the most, 196 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Chapel Hill count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Chapel Hill 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 Chapel Hill 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 Chapel Hill

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 69 family therapists serving Chapel Hill.

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