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Best Family Therapists in Echo Park, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Echo Park: Salvadorean Legal Services, RP Score 75/100; 4.9★ from 11 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 14

    Most-reviewed: Natalie Moore, LMFT | Space for Growth, 48 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 369 ranked; ranked #14.

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

369 Echo Park family therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 160 open Saturdays and 78 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 369 rated practices.

Most of this list also appears on the Family therapists in Glendale ranking. See Family therapists in Glendale

Top 10 family therapists in Echo 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 Echo Park at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Salvadorean Legal Services754.9★ (11)Los Angeles, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Early Childhood Development Associates704.4★ (20)Los Angeles, 4 mi awaySat—
3Single Parents of Power704.7★ (3)Los Angeles, 7 mi away——
4Glendale Therapy694.6★ (9)Glendale, 6 mi awaySat · Evenings—
5Nancy Lichtenstein MFT674.9★ (7)Beverly Hills, 8 mi awaySat · Evenings—
6The Center for Individual & Family Counseling672.8★ (10)North Hollywood, 10 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Shields For Families663.7★ (3)Los Angeles, 11 mi away——
8Santa Monica Christian Counseling655.0★ (4)Santa Monica, 13 mi awaySat · Sun—
9Los Angeles Christian Counseling655.0★ (10)Los Angeles, 12 mi awaySat—
10In-Home, Parenting & Behavioral Therapy for Family | Arcadia, CA645.0★ (3)Arcadia, 15 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 369 best family therapists in Echo 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Echo Park

    Based in Los Angeles, 2 mi away

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.9★ from 11 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9:30 AM–8 PM · Sun 9 AM–8 PM
    Address
    1810 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90006
    View profile for Salvadorean Legal Services(213) 413-8762

  3. #3 Single Parents of Power

    Based in Los Angeles, 7 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    3701 Stocker St, Los Angeles, CA 90008
    View profile for Single Parents of Power(310) 753-7860

  4. #4 Glendale Therapy

    Based in Glendale, 6 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 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–Sat 9 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    320 Arden Ave, Glendale, CA 91203
    View profile for Glendale Therapy(323) 682-8617

  5. #5 Nancy Lichtenstein MFT

    Based in Beverly Hills, 8 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–9 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Nancy Lichtenstein MFT(310) 560-4160

  6. #6 The Center for Individual & Family Counseling

    Based in North Hollywood, 10 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 2.8★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.8★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–9 PM · Fri–Sun 9 AM–6 PM
    Address
    5445 Laurel Canyon Blvd 2nd floor, Valley Village, CA 91607
    View profile for The Center for Individual & Family Counseling(818) 761-2227

  7. #7 Shields For Families

    Based in Los Angeles, 11 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    1721 E 120th St, Los Angeles, CA 90059
    View profile for Shields For Families(310) 668-8311

  13. #13 Solomon Therapy

    Based in Los Angeles, 2 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, 2 mi from Echo Park.

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

    • 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    2820 Glendale Blvd #1, Los Angeles, CA 90039
    View profile for Solomon Therapy(818) 208-0373

  16. #16 Clear Behavioral Health - Mental Health Services in Los Angeles

    Based in Los Angeles, 7 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    640 S San Vicente Blvd #386, Los Angeles, CA 90048
    View profile for Clear Behavioral Health - Mental Health Services in Los Angeles(424) 799-0863

  17. #17 CENTERED individual & family counseling

    Based in Los Angeles, 4 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2716 S Vermont Ave #9, Los Angeles, CA 90007
    View profile for CENTERED individual & family counseling(323) 810-9233

  18. #18 4 Real Solutions 4 Real Life Problems Human Services Agency

    Based in Arcadia, 14 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    150 N Santa Anita Ave #300, Arcadia, CA 91006
    View profile for 4 Real Solutions 4 Real Life Problems Human Services Agency(323) 394-2881

  19. #19 Clear Behavioral Health – Mental Health Services in Pasadena

    Based in Pasadena, 8 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    769 N Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91103
    View profile for Clear Behavioral Health – Mental Health Services in Pasadena(626) 542-1090

  22. #22 Adrien Survol Rivin PSYD

    Based in North Hollywood, 12 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 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 8 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Adrien Survol Rivin PSYD

  24. #24 Barrie Sueskind, MFT

    Based in Los Angeles, 7 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    8425 W 3rd St Ste 309, Los Angeles, CA 90048
    View profile for Barrie Sueskind, MFT(424) 781-7168

  25. #25 Ann J. Holabird, MFT

    Based in Los Angeles, 4 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 8 AM–9 PM · Wed closed · Thu 8 AM–9 PM · Fri closed · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4221 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90010
    View profile for Ann J. Holabird, MFT(626) 217-0090

How we ranked Echo Park family therapists

We scored 369 Echo 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 Echo 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 Echo Park: frequently asked questions

Who is the best family therapist in Echo Park?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked family therapist in Echo Park, CA is Salvadorean Legal Services with an RP Score of 75/100. It has 4.9★ from 11 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Early Childhood Development Associates (#2) and Single Parents of Power (#3) follow. We ranked 369 family therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many family therapists are there in Echo Park?

RankedPsychologists ranks 369 family therapists serving Echo Park, CA. 2 of them are based in Echo Park; 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 Echo Park work on weekends?

160 of 369 ranked family therapists post Saturday hours and 78 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Salvadorean Legal Services (#1), Early Childhood Development Associates (#2) and Glendale Therapy (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Echo Park family therapists have?

The median Google rating among 369 rated family therapists in Echo Park is 5.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. Natalie Moore, LMFT | Space for Growth has the most, 48 reviews, and ranks #14. 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 Echo Park count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 369 family therapists serving Echo Park.
  2. November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.

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