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Best Family Therapists in Cliffside Park, NJ (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Cliffside Park: Counseling Services of New York LLC, RP Score 73/100; 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 33

    Most-reviewed: New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center, 358 Google reviews at 4.1★, the most of 473 ranked; ranked #33.

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

473 Cliffside Park family therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 203 open Saturdays and 128 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 473 rated practices.

Top 10 family therapists in Cliffside Park 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 Cliffside Park at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Counseling Services of New York LLC735.0★ (8)Baychester, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Ronald Katz, PH.D715.0★ (4)New York City, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3PM Evaluation & Therapy Services704.8★ (38)Jamaica, 13 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Contemplative Marriage & Family Therapy PLLC695.0★ (13)New York City, 5 mi awaySat—
5Docutrieval Information Services685.0★ (3)New York City, 8 mi away——
6Family Counseling Center of Ny683.0★ (3)Elmhurst, 7 mi away——
7Laura L. Young, LCSW-R, CGP674.6★ (15)New York City, 4 mi awayEvenings—
8My Hope 2020674.5★ (17)New York City, 4 mi awayEvenings—
9Marriage & Family Therapist Michelle Weber674.7★ (14)New York City, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10H & L Counseling Services664.3★ (6)Forest Hills, 11 mi away——

The 473 best family therapists in Cliffside Park, 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.

  2. #2 Ronald Katz, PH.D

    Based in New York City, 5 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat 11 AM–6 PM · Sun 10 AM–7 PM
    Address
    1133 Broadway, New York, NY 10010
    View profile for Ronald Katz, PH.D(917) 242-5931

  4. #4 Contemplative Marriage & Family Therapy PLLC

    Based in New York City, 5 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Thu 10 AM–6 PM · Fri 12 PM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    16 E 40th St, New York, NY 10016
    View profile for Contemplative Marriage & Family Therapy PLLC(347) 491-4757

  7. #7 Laura L. Young, LCSW-R, CGP

    Based in New York City, 4 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.6★ from 15 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–7:15 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 12 PM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    333 W 57th St Apt 1H, New York, NY 10019
    View profile for Laura L. Young, LCSW-R, CGP(212) 581-9466

  8. #8 My Hope 2020

    Based in New York City, 4 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 9 AM–7 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4580 Broadway, New York, NY 10040
    View profile for My Hope 2020(212) 928-2020

  9. #9 Marriage & Family Therapist Michelle Weber

    Based in New York City, 5 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 12 AM–12 AM · Tue–Wed closed · Thu–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1201 Broadway Ste 1003, New York, NY 10001
    View profile for Marriage & Family Therapist Michelle Weber(917) 809-7741

  10. #10 H & L Counseling Services

    Based in Forest Hills, 11 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    115-10 Queens Blvd, Flushing, NY 11375
    View profile for H & L Counseling Services(718) 459-5100

  11. #11 spiral2grow Marriage Family Therapy

    Based in New York City, 5 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–11 PM · Fri 7 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    260 Madison Ave #8023, New York, NY 10016
    View profile for spiral2grow Marriage Family Therapy(917) 692-3867

  16. #16 Antoine Adam, MD

    Based in New York City, 4 mi away

    64/100RP Score

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

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

    • 4.8★ from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    888 Park Ave #1b, New York, NY 10075
    View profile for Antoine Adam, MD(212) 794-4455

  20. #20 New York City Therapy

    Based in New York City, 4 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 114 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 114 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–11:30 PM
    Address
    654 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10065
    View profile for New York City Therapy(212) 600-4297

  21. #21 Wellness Road Psychology

    Based in New York City, 5 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 183 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 183 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–10 PM · Tue–Wed 8 AM–10 PM · Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun 1 PM–7 PM
    Address
    60 E 42nd St Suite 40-12, New York, NY 10165
    View profile for Wellness Road Psychology(646) 798-2722

  23. #23 Happy Apple NYC

    Based in New York City, 4 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 69 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–9 PM · Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–6 PM
    Address
    145 W 58th St Ste 2B, New York, NY 10019
    View profile for Happy Apple NYC(646) 351-6418

  25. #25 Bethel Counseling

    Based in Newark, 13 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 2.8★ from 12 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.8★ from 12 Google reviews
    Address
    63-65 Pierce St, Newark, NJ 07103
    View profile for Bethel Counseling(973) 643-6565

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

family therapists in Cliffside Park, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Mindful Momentos Marriage & Family Therapy, PLLC624.8★ (17)5 mi
27Shira Pomrantz, LCSW LLC623.8★ (6)9 mi
28Karen E. Landmann, LCSW625.0★ (13)2 mi
29Counseling Center Group of New York625.0★ (53)5 mi
30Midtown Marriage and Family Therapy624.0★ (4)5 mi
31Anchor Therapy, LLC624.9★ (143)6 mi
32Driola Dega Couples & Family Therapy615.0★ (8)5 mi
33New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center614.1★ (358)4 mi
34Equality Mental Health615.0★ (38)8 mi
35Meredith Shirey, Marriage & Family Therapy, PLLC615.0★ (4)8 mi
36Manhattan Psychology Group, PC614.4★ (21)3 mi
37North Brooklyn Marriage & Family Therapy PLLC613.5★ (17)8 mi
38Daniel Weiss Therapy615.0★ (11)3 mi
39CGS Family Counseling and Wellness Center - East Bronx / Parkchester614.4★ (44)7 mi
40Sarita Broda - Marriage and Family Therapy & Child Sleep Consultant615.0★ (60)5 mi
41Garrett Coan, LCSW614.9★ (149)7 mi
42Insight For the Family614.7★ (3)11 mi
43Couples Therapy New York615.0★ (27)5 mi
44Dr. Kull & Associates605.0★ (11)4 mi
45Integrative Therapy Center605.0★ (21)5 mi
46Cope With School NYC605.0★ (7)3 mi
47Thrope Therapy LCSW605.0★ (22)5 mi
48Online Psychiatrists: Dr. Zlatin Ivanov MD604.4★ (61)5 mi
49Antoine Adam, MD, Psychiatrist604.9★ (324)6 mi
50Advanced Psychology Institute605.0★ (3)3 mi

Also serving Cliffside Park

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 Cliffside Park
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A More Perfect Union - NYC Wedding Officiant & Premarital Counselor5.0★ (80)In Cliffside Park
Be Kind to Your Mind Counseling NJIn Cliffside Park
BeHeart Counseling Services3.7★ (3)In Cliffside Park
Colleen Makowsky, LPCIn Cliffside Park
East Mental Health Counseling PLLC5.0★ (5)In Cliffside Park
Harmony Bay2.7★ (3)In Cliffside Park
JMJ LCSW TherapyIn Cliffside Park
Karan Val PhD3.5★ (2)In Cliffside Park
Kehayan V AlexIn Cliffside Park
Lighthouse ABA Therapy5.0★ (7)In Cliffside Park
Manhattan Couples Counseling - Virtual Appointments & Family Owned Practice5.0★ (2)In Cliffside Park
Phoenix Marriage & Family Therapy, PLLCIn Cliffside Park
Pure Bliss Family HealthIn Cliffside Park
Resolve Therapy GroupIn Cliffside Park
TeamUP Counseling Functional Learning Center5.0★ (2)In Cliffside Park
The Emotional Knot TherapyIn Cliffside Park
Therapy Wellness NYC5.0★ (1)In Cliffside Park
Thriving Minds Counseling5.0★ (2)In Cliffside Park
Valencia Counseling and Consulting Services5.0★ (1)In Cliffside Park
Wellness Center NJ5.0★ (2)In Cliffside Park

How we ranked Cliffside Park family therapists

We scored 473 Cliffside Park 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 Cliffside Park 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 Cliffside Park: frequently asked questions

Who is the best family therapist in Cliffside Park?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked family therapist in Cliffside Park, NJ is Counseling Services of New York LLC with an RP Score of 73/100. It has 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Ronald Katz, PH.D (#2) and PM Evaluation & Therapy Services (#3) follow. We ranked 473 family therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many family therapists are there in Cliffside Park?

RankedPsychologists ranks 473 family therapists serving Cliffside Park, NJ. 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 Cliffside Park work on weekends?

203 of 473 ranked family therapists post Saturday hours and 128 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Counseling Services of New York LLC (#1), Ronald Katz, PH.D (#2) and PM Evaluation & Therapy Services (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Cliffside Park family therapists have?

The median Google rating among 473 rated family therapists in Cliffside Park is 4.8★, with a median of 10 reviews. New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center has the most, 358 reviews, and ranks #33. 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 Cliffside Park count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Cliffside Park 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 Cliffside Park 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 Cliffside Park

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 473 family therapists serving Cliffside Park.

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