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Best Family Therapists in La Cañada Flintridge, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in La Cañada Flintridge: Glendale Therapy, RP Score 70/100; 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 8 PM.

  2. 30

    Most-reviewed: LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Glendale, 454 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 281 ranked; ranked #30.

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

281 La Cañada Flintridge family therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 121 open Saturdays and 50 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 281 rated practices.

Top 10 family therapists in La Cañada Flintridge 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 La Cañada Flintridge at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Glendale Therapy704.6★ (9)Glendale, 5 mi awaySat · EveningsOverall
2In-Home, Parenting & Behavioral Therapy for Family | Arcadia, CA685.0★ (3)Arcadia, 10 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Salvadorean Legal Services684.9★ (11)Los Angeles, 12 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4The Center for Individual & Family Counseling652.8★ (10)North Hollywood, 12 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Clear Behavioral Health – Mental Health Services in Pasadena655.0★ (37)Pasadena, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
64 Real Solutions 4 Real Life Problems Human Services Agency654.2★ (5)Arcadia, 10 mi awaySat—
7Early Childhood Development Associates644.4★ (20)Los Angeles, 12 mi awaySat—
8Given Guidance Family Counseling, Inc.645.0★ (51)La Cañada Flintridge——
9Invicta Recovery Center635.0★ (70)Altadena, 3 mi awaySat · Sun—
10Fields Family Counseling Services633.7★ (3)Altadena, 3 mi away——

The 281 best family therapists in La Cañada Flintridge, 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 La Cañada Flintridge

    Based in Glendale, 5 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 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
  2. Based in Los Angeles, 12 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 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
  3. Based in North Hollywood, 12 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 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
  4. Based in La Cañada Flintridge

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue closed · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu closed · Fri 9:30 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4536 Rinetti Ln, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
  5. Based in Altadena, 3 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 70 Google reviews, 3 mi from La Cañada Flintridge.

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

    • 5.0★ from 70 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
    Address
    2235 Lake Ave #110, Altadena, CA 91001
  6. Based in Arcadia, 10 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 1 PM–8 PM · Tue–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    236 E Foothill Blvd Ste c, Arcadia, CA 91006
  7. Based in Pasadena, 5 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    200 E Del Mar Blvd Ste 104, Pasadena, CA 91105
  8. 62/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 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 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1150 Foothill Blvd L, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
  9. Based in Beverly Hills, 15 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 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
  10. Based in Sunland, 14 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.3★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.3★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–6:30 PM · Tue 10 AM–8 PM · Wed 8 AM–6:30 PM · Thu 10 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–6:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    11243 Glenoaks Blvd Unit 4, Pacoima, CA 91331
  11. Based in Los Angeles, 16 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 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
  12. 61/100RP 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–Wed 9 AM–3 PM · Thu 1 PM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1346 Foothill Blvd Ste 105, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
  13. Based in Pasadena, 5 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 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 9 AM–7 PM · Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed 8 AM–12:30 PM · Thu 12 PM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    446 S Marengo Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
  14. Based in Sierra Madre, 8 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–9 PM · Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    71 W Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre, CA 91024
  15. Based in Altadena, 1 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and proximity: 3.2★ from 37 Google reviews, 1 mi from La Cañada Flintridge.

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

    • 3.2★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 8:30 AM–2 PM
    Address
    760 Mountain View St, Altadena, CA 91001

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

family therapists in La Cañada Flintridge, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Teresa Yunker Mft605.0★ (4)8 mi
27Hope Matters Institute594.5★ (8)4 mi
28Matthew White, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner594.9★ (80)4 mi
29Friends of the Family593.4★ (15)18 mi
30LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Glendale594.4★ (454)4 mi
31Anger Management 818 - Glendale Anger Management - Court Ordered Anger Management Classes594.5★ (8)5 mi
32Foothill Family593.4★ (5)13 mi
33Solomon Therapy585.0★ (24)8 mi
34Adrien Survol Rivin PSYD585.0★ (4)15 mi
35The Beverly Hills Marriage and Family Therapy INC.585.0★ (4)15 mi
36Erika Forsyth Family Therapy585.0★ (4)5 mi
37Guadalupe A Cesar Nunez, LMFT (Marriage and Family Therapist)585.0★ (4)5 mi
38Church of Scientology Mission of The Foothills (Montrose)584.8★ (21)2 mi
39Gregory A. Walston, MFT585.0★ (3)10 mi
40Shields For Families583.7★ (3)19 mi
41Second Arrow Psychotherapy585.0★ (3)2 mi
42Alvarado Therapy585.0★ (17)5 mi
43Here Counseling, Pasadena585.0★ (17)5 mi
44Inessa Essaian, Psychiatrist584.8★ (24)4 mi
45Hope Therapy & Psychiatry Center584.9★ (10)7 mi
46WINGS OF THE FUTURE, NFP585.0★ (18)4 mi
47Julio Quijada, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner584.8★ (22)4 mi
48Harrison Shirley J PHD581.7★ (6)19 mi
49David Estrada, Psychiatrist575.0★ (14)4 mi
50Zubin Zehtab, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner574.3★ (43)4 mi

Also serving La Cañada Flintridge

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 La Cañada Flintridge
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Aimee Grimm, LMFT1.0★ (1)In La Cañada Flintridge
Ashley C. Kennedy, LMFTIn La Cañada Flintridge
Capstone Psychological Services5.0★ (2)In La Cañada Flintridge
Cathie Bautista, MSW, LCSW5.0★ (1)In La Cañada Flintridge
Diane Isaacs, MA, MFT, Ph.DIn La Cañada Flintridge
Elizabeth LandswickIn La Cañada Flintridge
Enjoying The Present Counseling Services Inc.5.0★ (4)In La Cañada Flintridge
Harmony Counseling Services5.0★ (3)In La Cañada Flintridge
Hillary Haynes, MS, MFT5.0★ (1)In La Cañada Flintridge
Jennifer Williams Therapy5.0★ (10)In La Cañada Flintridge
Kay Simmeth Counseling Group5.0★ (2)In La Cañada Flintridge
La Canada Psychology5.0★ (1)In La Cañada Flintridge
Lee GloriaIn La Cañada Flintridge
Rebecca Medina Snyder, LCSW5.0★ (2)In La Cañada Flintridge
Schweon Craig HIn La Cañada Flintridge
The Hummingbird Nest5.0★ (20)In La Cañada Flintridge
Uplift Therapy Center4.8★ (25)In La Cañada Flintridge
Vanessa Greco, LMFTIn La Cañada Flintridge
Verdugo Hills Counseling Center: Vidor Gary PHDIn La Cañada Flintridge
Weingarten NicoleIn La Cañada Flintridge

How we ranked La Cañada Flintridge family therapists

We scored 281 La Cañada Flintridge 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 La Cañada Flintridge 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 La Cañada Flintridge: frequently asked questions

Who is the best family therapist in La Cañada Flintridge?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked family therapist in La Cañada Flintridge, CA is Glendale Therapy with an RP Score of 70/100. It has 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 8 PM. In-Home, Parenting & Behavioral Therapy for Family | Arcadia, CA (#2) and Salvadorean Legal Services (#3) follow. We ranked 281 family therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many family therapists are there in La Cañada Flintridge?

RankedPsychologists ranks 281 family therapists serving La Cañada Flintridge, CA. 3 of them are based in La Cañada Flintridge; the rest serve it from nearby towns. 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 La Cañada Flintridge work on weekends?

121 of 281 ranked family therapists post Saturday hours and 50 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Glendale Therapy (#1), In-Home, Parenting & Behavioral Therapy for Family | Arcadia, CA (#2) and Salvadorean Legal Services (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do La Cañada Flintridge family therapists have?

The median Google rating among 281 rated family therapists in La Cañada Flintridge is 5.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Glendale has the most, 454 reviews, and ranks #30. 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 La Cañada Flintridge count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the La Cañada Flintridge 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 La Cañada Flintridge 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 La Cañada Flintridge

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 281 family therapists serving La Cañada Flintridge.