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Best Family Therapists in Cottonwood Heights, UT (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Cottonwood Heights: Center for Christian Therapy, RP Score 73/100; 4.1★ from 14 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5 PM.

  2. 23

    Most-reviewed: Arcadia Counseling, 355 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 225 ranked; ranked #23.

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

225 Cottonwood Heights family therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 45 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 225 rated practices.

Most of this list also appears on the Family therapists in West Valley City ranking. See Family therapists in West Valley City

Top 10 family therapists in Cottonwood Heights 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 Cottonwood Heights at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Center for Christian Therapy734.1★ (14)Cottonwood HeightsSat · EveningsOverall
2Sandy Counseling Centers733.0★ (3)Sandy, 2 mi away——
3Firefly Addiction & Family Therapy693.8★ (4)Draper, 7 mi away——
4Family Abuse Center For Treatment682.3★ (3)Salt Lake City, 7 mi away——
5RELATIONAL LIFE COUNSELING684.0★ (8)Salt Lake City, 9 mi away——
6Influence Therapy & Coaching675.0★ (6)Taylorsville, 7 mi awaySat · Evenings—
7Ms. Julie Stout674.6★ (9)Salt Lake City, 7 mi awaySat · Evenings—
8Page Speiser, MSW674.6★ (13)Salt Lake City, 11 mi away——
9Third Eye Family Solutions655.0★ (5)Oquirrh, 6 mi awayEvenings—
10Olympus Family Counseling645.0★ (10)Holladay, 4 mi away——

The 225 best family therapists in Cottonwood Heights, 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 Cottonwood Heights

    #1 Center for Christian Therapy

    Based in Cottonwood Heights

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.1★ from 14 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2469 Fort Union Blvd, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121
    View profile for Center for Christian Therapy(801) 808-2410

  2. #2 Sandy Counseling Centers

    Based in Sandy, 2 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    8184 Highland Dr C8, Sandy, UT 84093
    View profile for Sandy Counseling Centers(801) 944-1666

  5. #5 RELATIONAL LIFE COUNSELING

    Based in Salt Lake City, 9 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    1709 E 1300 S Ste 207, Salt Lake City, UT 84105
    View profile for RELATIONAL LIFE COUNSELING(385) 235-6370

  6. #6 Influence Therapy & Coaching

    Based in Taylorsville, 7 mi away

    67/100RP Score

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

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–6 PM · Tue–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    849 Levoy Dr Ste. 108, Taylorsville, UT 84123
    View profile for Influence Therapy & Coaching(385) 275-6388

  7. #7 Ms. Julie Stout

    Based in Salt Lake City, 7 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 12 PM–9 PM · Fri closed · Sat 9:30 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    5667 S Redwood Rd, Salt Lake City, UT 84123
    View profile for Ms. Julie Stout(801) 699-4149

  8. #8 Page Speiser, MSW

    Based in Salt Lake City, 11 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.6★ from 13 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 13 Google reviews
    Address
    275 E S Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
    View profile for Page Speiser, MSW(801) 531-7389

  10. #10 Olympus Family Counseling

    Based in Holladay, 4 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Address
    2290 E 4500 S #170, Holladay, UT 84117
    View profile for Olympus Family Counseling

  11. #11 Lakewood Family Therapy LLC

    Based in Taylorsville, 7 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5663 S Redwood Rd Unit 2, Taylorsville, UT 84123
    View profile for Lakewood Family Therapy LLC(385) 424-4082

  13. #13 Hope Haven Counseling

    Based in Sandy, 6 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9:30 AM–6:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    11075 S State St #14, Sandy, UT 84070
    View profile for Hope Haven Counseling(801) 557-0191

  14. #14 Courageous Corner

    Based in West Jordan, 7 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8545 S Redwood Rd Ste a-2, West Jordan, UT 84088
    View profile for Courageous Corner(801) 210-9993

  15. #15 Lighthouse Family Therapy

    Based in Saratoga Springs, 17 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 12 AM–12 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    2072 Red Yearling Dr, Saratoga Springs, UT 84045
    View profile for Lighthouse Family Therapy(512) 598-0355

  16. #16 Next Level Recovery

    Based in Midvale, 3 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and proximity: 3.9★ from 26 Google reviews, 3 mi from Cottonwood Heights.

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

    • 3.9★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    6771 S 900 E, Midvale, UT 84047
    View profile for Next Level Recovery(801) 386-9799

  18. #18 Kathryn de Bruin Family Therapy and Training

    Based in Sandy, 5 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat 12 PM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    57 W 9000 S Ste 103, Sandy, UT 84070
    View profile for Kathryn de Bruin Family Therapy and Training(619) 352-0054

  19. #19 Dragonfly Family Therapy, Pat Brehl LCSW

    Based in Salt Lake City, 7 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 10 AM–5:30 PM · Wed closed · Thu 10 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 10 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2319 S Foothill Dr #240B, Salt Lake City, UT 84109
    View profile for Dragonfly Family Therapy, Pat Brehl LCSW(801) 692-0312

  20. #20 Wasatch Family Therapy

    Based in Cottonwood Heights

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6780 S 1300 E, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121
    View profile for Wasatch Family Therapy(801) 944-4555

  23. #23 Arcadia Counseling

    Based in Sandy, 6 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 355 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 355 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–9 PM · Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    9490 S 300 W #100, Sandy, UT 84070
    View profile for Arcadia Counseling(385) 236-4500

  25. #25 Unified Family Therapy

    Based in Draper, 7 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.2★ from 105 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 4.2★ from 105 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    12401 S 450 E Unit d-2a, Draper, UT 84020
    View profile for Unified Family Therapy(801) 277-6851

How we ranked Cottonwood Heights family therapists

We scored 225 Cottonwood Heights 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 Cottonwood Heights 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 Cottonwood Heights: frequently asked questions

Who is the best family therapist in Cottonwood Heights?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked family therapist in Cottonwood Heights, UT is Center for Christian Therapy with an RP Score of 73/100. It has 4.1★ from 14 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 5 PM. Sandy Counseling Centers (#2) and Firefly Addiction & Family Therapy (#3) follow. We ranked 225 family therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many family therapists are there in Cottonwood Heights?

RankedPsychologists ranks 225 family therapists serving Cottonwood Heights, UT. 2 of them are based in Cottonwood Heights; the rest serve it from nearby towns. 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 Cottonwood Heights work on weekends?

45 of 225 ranked family therapists post Saturday hours and 11 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Center for Christian Therapy (#1), Influence Therapy & Coaching (#6) and Ms. Julie Stout (#7). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Cottonwood Heights family therapists have?

The median Google rating among 225 rated family therapists in Cottonwood Heights is 4.7★, with a median of 11 reviews. Arcadia Counseling has the most, 355 reviews, and ranks #23. 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 Cottonwood Heights count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Cottonwood Heights 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 Cottonwood Heights 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 Cottonwood Heights

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 225 family therapists serving Cottonwood Heights.

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