Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews.
Best Family Therapists in Fulton, NY (2026)
5 family therapists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Fulton: Second Chance Therapeutic Services, RP Score 62/100; 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews.
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Most-reviewed: CNY Marriage & Family Therapy Place, 17 Google reviews at 3.3★, the most of 5 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
5 Fulton family therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 2 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 3.3★ across 5 rated practices.
Top 5 family therapists in Fulton 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.
| Rank | Business | RP Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Second Chance Therapeutic Services | 62 | 4.7★ (13) | Oswego, 10 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | CNY Marriage & Family Therapy Place | 58 | 3.3★ (17) | Syracuse, 19 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | Aisling Marriage and Family Therapy, PLLC | 56 | 3.3★ (3) | Syracuse, 20 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Liberty Resources Child & Family Services | 55 | 3.3★ (4) | Fulton | — | — |
| 5 | Anew Marriage and Family Therapy PLLC | 45 | 5.0★ (3) | Syracuse, 18 mi away | — | — |
The 5 best family therapists in Fulton, 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.
Scores below: based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
- 62/100RP Score
Based in Syracuse, 19 mi away
58/100RP ScoreRanked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.3★ from 17 Google reviews.
Based in Syracuse, 20 mi away
56/100RP ScoreRanked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.3★ from 3 Google reviews.
Based in Fulton
55/100RP ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and proximity: 3.3★ from 4 Google reviews, based in Fulton.
Based in Syracuse, 18 mi away
45/100RP ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.
How we ranked Fulton family therapists
We scored 5 Fulton 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Fulton data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Review volume | 5% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of Google reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availability | Measured |
| Specialty focus | 25% | How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 15% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
How to choose a family therapist
- Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
- Make sure family therapy is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
- 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.
- 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.
- Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
- 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.
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Update log for Fulton
- November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 5 family therapists serving Fulton.
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