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Best Family Therapists in Daly City, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Daly City: Bradford Smallwood Marriage and Family Therapy, RP Score 69/100; 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews; open evenings.

  2. 3

    Most-reviewed: Wits' End Parenting, 107 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 132 ranked; ranked #3.

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

132 Daly City family therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 38 open Saturdays and 25 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 132 rated practices.

Top 10 family therapists in Daly City 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 Daly City at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Bradford Smallwood Marriage and Family Therapy695.0★ (11)San Francisco, 3 mi awayEveningsOverall
2Michelle Deely, MFT Therapy for Burned Out Moms695.0★ (11)San Francisco, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Wits' End Parenting685.0★ (107)Berkeley, 15 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
4City Church Counseling Center665.0★ (4)San Francisco, 6 mi awayEvenings—
5Seifer Barbara652.3★ (3)Burlingame, 11 mi away——
6Shrein Bahrami, MFT645.0★ (12)San Francisco, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Amy Karanfilian Coaching635.0★ (49)El Sobrante, 12 mi away——
8Constelaciones Familiares Monarca615.0★ (55)El Sobrante, 20 mi awaySat · Evenings—
9Sara Sanford Therapy615.0★ (12)San Francisco, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10The Couples Center615.0★ (36)San Francisco, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 132 best family therapists in Daly City, 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 Daly City

    Based in San Francisco, 3 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4155 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
  2. Based in Berkeley, 15 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 5.0★ from 107 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 107 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 7 AM–4:15 PM · Tue 7 AM–6:15 PM · Wed 9:45 AM–6:15 PM · Thu 7 AM–5 PM · Fri closed · Sat–Sun 7 AM–4:15 PM
    Address
    2375 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704
  3. Based in San Francisco, 6 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 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 7 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1388 Sutter St Unit 412, San Francisco, CA 94109
  4. Based in Burlingame, 11 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    primrose court building, 405 Primrose Rd #301, Burlingame, CA 94010
  5. Based in San Francisco, 7 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    2082 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94123
  6. Based in El Sobrante, 12 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  7. Based in San Francisco, 4 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    4200 18th St #204, San Francisco, CA 94114
  8. Based in San Francisco, 6 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    870 Market St #1076, San Francisco, CA 94102
  9. Based in San Francisco, 7 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 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–Sat 9 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    582 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94104
  10. Based in San Francisco, 6 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 1.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 1.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    3329 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94118
  11. Based in San Mateo, 11 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 2.3★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.3★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    430 Peninsula Ave #7, San Mateo, CA 94401
  12. Based in San Francisco, 7 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 1.6★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”.

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

    • 1.6★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    1626 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94123
  13. Based in San Francisco, 5 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–9 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    310 3rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
  14. Based in San Francisco, 4 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    946 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122
  15. Based in San Francisco, 6 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    870 Market St #463, San Francisco, CA 94102
  16. Based in San Francisco, 6 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue closed · Wed–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 9:30 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3600 California St, San Francisco, CA 94118
  17. Based in San Francisco, 5 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat closed · Sun 12 PM–5 PM
    Address
    45 Franklin St Suite #210, San Francisco, CA 94102
  18. 57/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    122 2nd Ave #211, San Mateo, CA 94401

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

family therapists in Daly City, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Berkeley Family & Individual Therapist, Bill Roller575.0★ (4)16 mi
27Marriage Prep 101575.0★ (3)7 mi
28Whole Health Counseling Center565.0★ (11)6 mi
29Todd Harvey, MFT565.0★ (5)15 mi
30Karina von Middendorf PhD, MFT564.2★ (5)7 mi
31INDIVIDUAL & COUPLES COUNSELING - ILENE WOLF LMFT564.8★ (11)7 mi
32Lindsay Durgan, MA, LMFT - Counseling and Psychotherapy565.0★ (9)6 mi
33Karen Rose, MFT - Licensed Psychotherapist565.0★ (5)16 mi
34Izzo Marriage and Family Therapy, P.C. San Mateo Office553.1★ (15)15 mi
35The Marina Counseling Center, Marina office554.6★ (9)7 mi
36Bay Area Parent-Child Interaction Therapy555.0★ (4)6 mi
37Michael G. Quirke MFT Neurofeedback E.M.D.R. and Psychotherapy551.0★ (3)7 mi
38Julia Barokov, MFT555.0★ (9)15 mi
39The Connective - San Francisco545.0★ (27)7 mi
40Matters of the Heart Counseling Centers, A Marriage & Family Therapy Corporation544.6★ (10)18 mi
41Love Your Story Therapy545.0★ (19)10 mi
42La Familia Counseling Service Administrative Offices544.4★ (5)20 mi
43Jamie Hanna Duddy MFT542.3★ (3)13 mi
44Marenka Cerny, MFT Somatic Psychotherapy545.0★ (4)15 mi
45Kin Leung, MFT Individual and Couples Therapy545.0★ (5)11 mi
46Dr. Cammy Froude | Licensed Couples Trauma Therapist544.8★ (23)6 mi
47Dr. Vernita Marsh & Associates534.6★ (21)13 mi
48Bay Area Family Therapy Services535.0★ (8)13 mi
49Hannah Rudsten, MFT535.0★ (3)14 mi
50Janelle Tamm Magnuson, MFT535.0★ (4)11 mi

Also serving Daly City

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 Daly City
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Asian PsychotherapyIn Daly City
Comprehensive Psychiatric Services4.8★ (88)In Daly City
Couples Therapy — Linda Robertson LMFTIn Daly City
Daly City Youth Health Center3.0★ (38)In Daly City
Donna M. Blethen, MFTIn Daly City
Hilary Davis, MFTIn Daly City
Jane Alfonso, LMFT Holistic PsychotherapyIn Daly City
Kate Merrill Evans Therapy - Attachment Medicine5.0★ (1)In Daly City
Khiet Truong TherapyIn Daly City
Kristina Gonzalez, LMFTIn Daly City
Kyo Autism Therapy4.7★ (16)In Daly City
Laura Siniego, MA, MFTIn Daly City
North County Mental Health2.9★ (19)In Daly City
Ripple in Kind CARE Services5.0★ (3)In Daly City
San Mateo County Mental Health: Rubenstein Adam MD5.0★ (1)In Daly City
Sarah Jane Thomas, LMFT5.0★ (5)In Daly City
Shaista Khanoon TherapyIn Daly City
Shapiro Janice5.0★ (2)4 mi
Southeast Child Family Therapy Center5.0★ (2)3 mi
Trauma TherapistIn Daly City

How we ranked Daly City family therapists

We scored 132 Daly City 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 Daly City 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 Daly City: frequently asked questions

Who is the best family therapist in Daly City?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked family therapist in Daly City, CA is Bradford Smallwood Marriage and Family Therapy with an RP Score of 69/100. It has 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews. It is open evenings. Michelle Deely, MFT Therapy for Burned Out Moms (#2) and Wits' End Parenting (#3) follow. We ranked 132 family therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many family therapists are there in Daly City?

RankedPsychologists ranks 132 family therapists serving Daly City, CA. 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 Daly City work on weekends?

38 of 132 ranked family therapists post Saturday hours and 25 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Michelle Deely, MFT Therapy for Burned Out Moms (#2), Wits' End Parenting (#3) and Shrein Bahrami, MFT (#6). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Daly City family therapists have?

The median Google rating among 132 rated family therapists in Daly City is 5.0★, with a median of 6 reviews. Wits' End Parenting has the most, 107 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 Daly City count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Daly City 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 Daly City 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 Daly City

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 132 family therapists serving Daly City.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.