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Best Family Therapists in East Gwillimbury, ON (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in East Gwillimbury: Parivash Kalantari - Optimum Counselling Centre, RP Score 75/100; 4.8★ from 79 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 36

    Most-reviewed: Nova Counseling Centre, 168 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 60 ranked; ranked #36.

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

60 East Gwillimbury family therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 39 open Saturdays and 19 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 60 rated practices.

Top 10 family therapists in East Gwillimbury 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 East Gwillimbury at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Parivash Kalantari - Optimum Counselling Centre754.8★ (79)Aurora, 11 km awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Julie Cryns Grief Services735.0★ (50)East Gwillimbury——
3David Klauke - MDiv RMFT684.0★ (4)Newmarket, 5 km awayEvenings—
4Horse Therapy Centre of Canada664.8★ (50)East GwillimburySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Therapy Heals Psychotherapy and Counselling Services645.0★ (6)East GwillimburySat · Sun · Evenings—
6My Inner Peace Counselling & Psychotherapy: Newmarket615.0★ (10)Newmarket, 8 km awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Align Health Centre614.8★ (113)Newmarket, 7 km awaySat · Evenings—
8Newmarket Therapy Centre604.8★ (27)Newmarket, 5 km awaySat · Evenings—
9Blue Umbrella Counselling605.0★ (5)Newmarket, 6 km away——
10NewRoads Psychotherapy Clinic Inc.605.0★ (4)Newmarket, 3 km awaySat · Evenings—

The 60 best family therapists in East Gwillimbury, 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 East Gwillimbury

    Based in Aurora, 11 km away

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.8★ from 79 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 79 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun 10 AM–4 PM
    Address
    15504 Yonge St Unit 1, Aurora, ON L4G 1P2
  2. Based in Newmarket, 5 km away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–7 PM · Tue 9 AM–9 PM · Wed 1 PM–6:30 PM · Thu 12 PM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    390 Davis Dr, Newmarket, ON L3Y 7T8
  3. 61/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun 9 AM–9 PM
    Address
    16775 Yonge St Unit 302, Newmarket, ON L3X 2P8
  4. Based in Newmarket, 7 km away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 113 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Physiotherapist”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 113 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    611 Steven Ct #5, Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z3
  5. Based in Newmarket, 5 km away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.8★ from 27 Google reviews, 5 km from East Gwillimbury.

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

    • 4.8★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    436 Queen St, Newmarket, ON L3Y 2H2
  6. Based in Markham, 31 km away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 12 PM–6 PM · Sat 11 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    5995 14th Ave, Markham, ON L3R 0J2
  7. Based in Vaughan, 32 km away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.8★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.8★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    400 Bradwick Dr Ste 207, Concord, ON L4K 5V9
  8. Based in Newmarket, 5 km away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, 5 km from East Gwillimbury.

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

    • 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat 1 PM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    411 Queen St, Newmarket, ON L3Y 2G9
  9. Based in Newmarket, 5 km away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, 5 km from East Gwillimbury.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–8 PM · Wed 9 AM–4:30 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    411 Queen St, Newmarket, ON L3Y 2G9
  10. 58/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews, 5 km from East Gwillimbury.

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

    • 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 10:30 AM–7:30 PM · Thu 10 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    Dixon Medical Centre, 531 Davis Dr Ste 301, Newmarket, ON L3Y 6P5
  11. Based in Richmond Hill, 17 km away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 54 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun 9 AM–6 PM
    Address
    13025 Yonge St, Richmond Hill, ON L4E 1A1
  12. Based in Richmond Hill, 28 km away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.7★ from 12 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    165 East Beaver Creek Rd Unit 9, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 2N2
  13. Based in Newmarket, 6 km away

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 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–7 PM · Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    200 Davis Dr #6, Newmarket, ON L3Y 2N4
  14. Based in Richmond Hill, 25 km away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 11 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    10255 Yonge St Unit 202, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 3B2
  15. Based in Newmarket, 5 km away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, 5 km from East Gwillimbury.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 1 PM–8 PM · Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 1 PM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    436 Queen St, Newmarket, ON L3Y 2H2
  16. Based in Newmarket, 7 km away

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 4 PM–8 PM · Tue 9 AM–8 PM · Wed–Thu 4 PM–9 PM · Fri 1 PM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    17070 Yonge St, Newmarket, ON L3Y 8Z4
  17. Based in Newmarket, 8 km away

    53/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 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–Fri 10 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    16775 Yonge St Unite 216A, Newmarket, ON L3Y 8J4

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

family therapists in East Gwillimbury, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Purposeful Change Psychotherapy534.9★ (143)30 km
27Blue Wave Therapy525.0★ (16)28 km
28Your Story Counselling514.7★ (61)30 km
29Alpha Child Therapy515.0★ (26)24 km
30WellNest Parenting, Child, Youth & Family Therapy515.0★ (9)25 km
31UMATTERCARE- Mental Health and Addiction Services514.9★ (18)23 km
32Théla Psychotherapy Clinic515.0★ (10)29 km
33Therapy Heals Psychotherapy and Counselling Services514.6★ (10)28 km
34Elite Counselling Beyond 心灵健康会所514.8★ (37)26 km
35CBT Wellness & Virtual Services504.1★ (23)29 km
36Nova Counseling Centre505.0★ (168)32 km
37InnerSight Psychotherapy Inc.504.8★ (50)28 km
38Therapy Heals Psychotherapy and Counselling Services504.8★ (6)29 km
39Tamar Spilberg, Individual and Family Therapy505.0★ (6)28 km
40Eternal Minds - Counselling & Psychotherapy Center495.0★ (5)30 km
41Ubuntu Psychotherapy & Wellness495.0★ (5)30 km
42Sow and Grow Therapy494.9★ (21)29 km
43Psychotherapy Essence495.0★ (29)30 km
44Health & Happiness: Counselling and Wellness494.6★ (11)32 km
45Rosen Couples Counselling494.7★ (48)30 km
46CBT Psychology for Personal Development484.0★ (29)32 km
47Gifted People Services484.2★ (10)32 km
48Mindset First Mental Health & Performance Inc.484.9★ (27)31 km
49Vaughan Psychologists474.2★ (5)28 km
50InnerQore Health Psychology and Wellness475.0★ (11)32 km

Also serving East Gwillimbury

20 more family therapists within 32 km that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked family therapists serving East Gwillimbury
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Align Health Centre-Sharon5.0★ (65)In East Gwillimbury
Bradford Counselling Service5.0★ (1)In East Gwillimbury
Briacare Therapy5.0★ (3)In East Gwillimbury
Collaborative Solutions Counselling and Psychotherapy5.0★ (1)In East Gwillimbury
Dalton AssociatesIn East Gwillimbury
Dianne Lotto5.0★ (4)In East Gwillimbury
FamilyIn East Gwillimbury
Graham Summerhayes, Relationship Counselling and Psychotherapy5.0★ (2)22 km
Heal to Grow Counselling & Psychotherapy5.0★ (1)In East Gwillimbury
Healing Path Therapy4.2★ (5)In East Gwillimbury
Hofmann & Isaac Individual and Family Counselling3.0★ (2)11 km
Lazowski B Dr5.0★ (2)3 km
Life Therapy5.0★ (3)In East Gwillimbury
Linda Warman MSW RSW​​​3.0★ (2)In East Gwillimbury
MedRehab Group Physiotherapy - Newmarket- East Gwillimbury5.0★ (172)In East Gwillimbury
New Path Counselling Services5.0★ (1)In East Gwillimbury
Seaside Therapy Centre5.0★ (4)In East Gwillimbury
The Counselling Centre York RegionIn East Gwillimbury
The LGBTQ+ Relationship Room5.0★ (2)In East Gwillimbury
Turning Stones Therapy5.0★ (2)In East Gwillimbury

How we ranked East Gwillimbury family therapists

We scored 60 East Gwillimbury 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 13, 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 East Gwillimbury 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 East Gwillimbury: frequently asked questions

Who is the best family therapist in East Gwillimbury?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked family therapist in East Gwillimbury, ON is Parivash Kalantari - Optimum Counselling Centre with an RP Score of 75/100. It has 4.8★ from 79 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Julie Cryns Grief Services (#2) and David Klauke - MDiv RMFT (#3) follow. We ranked 60 family therapists on eight factors, last updated November 13, 2026.

How many family therapists are there in East Gwillimbury?

RankedPsychologists ranks 60 family therapists serving East Gwillimbury, ON. 3 of them are based in East Gwillimbury; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 32 km 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 East Gwillimbury work on weekends?

39 of 60 ranked family therapists post Saturday hours and 19 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Parivash Kalantari - Optimum Counselling Centre (#1), Horse Therapy Centre of Canada (#4) and Therapy Heals Psychotherapy and Counselling Services (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do East Gwillimbury family therapists have?

The median Google rating among 60 rated family therapists in East Gwillimbury is 4.9★, with a median of 10 reviews. Nova Counseling Centre has the most, 168 reviews, and ranks #36. 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 East Gwillimbury count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 32 km of the East Gwillimbury city centre, 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 East Gwillimbury 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 East Gwillimbury

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 60 family therapists serving East Gwillimbury.