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Best Family Therapists in Countryside, VA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Countryside: Lindsey Hoskins & Associates, Couple & Family Therapy, RP Score 70/100; 4.3★ from 15 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 35

    Most-reviewed: Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry McLean, 120 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 197 ranked; ranked #35.

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

197 Countryside family therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 67 open Saturdays and 28 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 197 rated practices.

Top 10 family therapists in Countryside 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 Countryside at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Lindsey Hoskins & Associates, Couple & Family Therapy704.3★ (15)Sterling, 1 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Schrader Madelyn685.0★ (3)Reston, 8 mi away——
3Dr. Cam, Adolescent Psychologist685.0★ (43)Ashburn, 5 mi awayEvenings—
4E Barnett & Associates Comm Dev635.0★ (3)Greater Upper Marlboro, 13 mi away——
5Arbor Center633.7★ (6)Fairfax, 14 mi away——
6Thriveworks Psychiatry & Counseling Ashburn634.9★ (57)Ashburn, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Ellie Mental Health614.2★ (14)Ashburn, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Impel615.0★ (8)Fairfax, 15 mi awaySat—
9Michael Borash LPC615.0★ (5)Buckhall, 14 mi awaySat—
10David Benjamin, LCSW611.0★ (3)Vienna, 13 mi awaySat · Evenings—

The 197 best family therapists in Countryside, 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 Countryside

    Based in Sterling, 1 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.3★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    46175 Westlake Dr Ste 410, Sterling, VA 20165
  2. Based in Reston, 8 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    11250 Roger Bacon Dr Ste 17, Reston, VA 20190
  3. Based in Fairfax, 14 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    10400 Eaton Pl #420, Fairfax, VA 22030
  4. Based in Ashburn, 2 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.2★ from 14 Google reviews, 2 mi from Countryside.

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

    • 4.2★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 10 AM–1 PM
    Address
    20755 Williamsport Pl #390, Ashburn, VA 20147
  5. Based in Fairfax, 15 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 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–Thu 10 AM–6 PM · Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat 11 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4005 Roberts Rd, Fairfax, VA 22032
  6. Based in Buckhall, 14 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Sat 10 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
  7. Based in Vienna, 13 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 1.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 1.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 PM–12 AM · Sat 12 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    8296 Old Courthouse Rd Ste C, Vienna, VA 22182
  8. Based in Great Falls, 4 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–9 PM
    Address
    11740 Plantation Dr, Great Falls, VA 22066
  9. Based in Ashburn, 3 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, 3 mi from Countryside.

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

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 6 AM–10 PM
    Address
    20145 Ashbrook Pl Ste 180, Ashburn, VA 20147
  10. Based in Great Falls, 3 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and proximity: 3.8★ from 12 Google reviews, 3 mi from Countryside.

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

    • 3.8★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–9 PM
    Address
    11901 Plantation Dr, Great Falls, VA 22066
  11. Based in Gaithersburg, 13 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    101 Chestnut St #110, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
  12. Based in Herndon, 6 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 47 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    13655 Dulles Technology Dr #120, Herndon, VA 20171
  13. Based in Sterling, 1 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, 1 mi from Countryside.

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

    • 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    21351 Gentry Dr Ste 200, Sterling, VA 20166
  14. Based in Ashburn, 3 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.5★ from 89 Google reviews, 3 mi from Countryside.

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

    • 4.5★ from 89 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    20098 Ashbrook Pl Ste 255, Ashburn, VA 20147
  15. Based in Sterling, 1 mi away

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.1★ from 39 Google reviews, 1 mi from Countryside.

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

    • 4.1★ from 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    46179 Westlake Dr #340, Sterling, VA 20165

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

family therapists in Countryside, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Kentlands Psychotherapy564.8★ (40)11 mi
27Well Marriage Center - Reston564.7★ (17)6 mi
28Washington Psychological Wellness564.7★ (78)12 mi
29Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Germantown564.6★ (103)12 mi
30Virginia Family Counseling564.6★ (10)13 mi
31Embark Behavioral Health554.6★ (14)3 mi
32LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Ashburn554.6★ (62)5 mi
33Firm Foundation Family Services555.0★ (4)2 mi
34Ava Vaughan, Counselor553.3★ (3)1 mi
35Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry McLean554.7★ (120)15 mi
36LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Lansdowne544.4★ (35)5 mi
37Wellness Connection LLC544.7★ (40)10 mi
38Crossroads Family Counseling Center, LLC in Fairfax, VA544.3★ (6)14 mi
39Kristin Hellauer, Counselor544.8★ (5)3 mi
40Mary Ann Rapp, Counselor545.0★ (4)3 mi
41Stephanie Smith, Counselor545.0★ (4)3 mi
42Jenna Grimm, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner544.8★ (5)3 mi
43Deeba Chadha, Counselor534.9★ (7)5 mi
44Ann Carnes, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner535.0★ (7)5 mi
45LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Reston534.4★ (88)7 mi
46Newport Institute532.1★ (9)10 mi
47A Caring Approach524.8★ (24)8 mi
48Jacqueline Bitanga, Counselor524.2★ (5)5 mi
49Fairfax Therapy Group525.0★ (4)13 mi
50Communicate & Connect Counseling525.0★ (8)14 mi

Also serving Countryside

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 Countryside
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Alexander Viglis, Counselor5.0★ (2)12 mi
Angel Zervos, Counselor5.0★ (2)5 mi
Bridget Reiser, Counselor5.0★ (2)7 mi
Child & Adolescent Neuropsychology5.0★ (69)In Countryside
Chris Johnson, Counselor5.0★ (2)7 mi
Eden Wellness Psychology5.0★ (1)In Countryside
Elizabeth Lee, Counselor4.5★ (2)7 mi
Endora Therapy, LLCIn Countryside
Family Counseling of Centreville3.0★ (2)12 mi
Healing Art Counseling5.0★ (8)In Countryside
Huiyan Feng, Counselor5.0★ (2)3 mi
Integrative Mental Health and Consulting LLC5.0★ (1)In Countryside
Kristen Patrick, Therapy Clinician5.0★ (2)5 mi
Malika Seth, M.D.5.0★ (2)4 mi
Metropolitan Psychological Services, Tysons Corner, VA5.0★ (2)12 mi
MojozyIn Countryside
Neda Hejazi, Therapy Clinician5.0★ (2)12 mi
Nidhi Khanna, Counselor5.0★ (2)3 mi
Stephen Deddens, Counselor5.0★ (2)1 mi
Terrence Snellings, Counselor5.0★ (2)5 mi

How we ranked Countryside family therapists

We scored 197 Countryside 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 Countryside 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 Countryside: frequently asked questions

Who is the best family therapist in Countryside?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked family therapist in Countryside, VA is Lindsey Hoskins & Associates, Couple & Family Therapy with an RP Score of 70/100. It has 4.3★ from 15 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Schrader Madelyn (#2) and Dr. Cam, Adolescent Psychologist (#3) follow. We ranked 197 family therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many family therapists are there in Countryside?

RankedPsychologists ranks 197 family therapists serving Countryside, VA. 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 Countryside work on weekends?

67 of 197 ranked family therapists post Saturday hours and 28 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Lindsey Hoskins & Associates, Couple & Family Therapy (#1), Thriveworks Psychiatry & Counseling Ashburn (#6) and Ellie Mental Health (#7). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Countryside family therapists have?

The median Google rating among 197 rated family therapists in Countryside is 4.6★, with a median of 9 reviews. Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry McLean has the most, 120 reviews, and ranks #35. 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 Countryside count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Countryside 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 Countryside 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 Countryside

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 197 family therapists serving Countryside.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.