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Best Family Therapists in Lady Lake, FL (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Lady Lake: Village Counseling Center, RP Score 63/100; 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 4

    Most-reviewed: LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists The Villages, 398 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 15 ranked; ranked #4.

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

15 Lady Lake family therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 3 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 15 rated practices.

Top 10 family therapists in Lady Lake 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 Lady Lake at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Village Counseling Center634.0★ (3)Lady LakeSat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Recovery Solutions Health Group594.9★ (75)Lady LakeEvenings—
3Village Mind and Body Institute594.4★ (32)Lady LakeEvenings—
4LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists The Villages594.7★ (398)The Villages, 3 mi away—Most reviews
5Valentine Anyiam, Psychiatrist584.9★ (87)The Villages, 3 mi away——
6Janet Walker, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner574.8★ (71)The Villages, 3 mi away——
7Travis Mccord, Counselor564.8★ (25)The Villages, 3 mi away——
8Barbara Conrad, Counselor565.0★ (14)The Villages, 3 mi away——
9Christine Rios, Counselor565.0★ (9)The Villages, 3 mi away——
10Lenea Carnes, Counselor565.0★ (8)The Villages, 3 mi away——

The 15 best family therapists in Lady Lake, 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.

  7. #7 Travis Mccord, Counselor

    Based in The Villages, 3 mi away

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, 3 mi from Lady Lake.

    • 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1400 US-441 Suite 553, The Villages, FL 32159
    View profile for Travis Mccord, Counselor(352) 706-7799

  8. #8 Barbara Conrad, Counselor

    Based in The Villages, 3 mi away

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, 3 mi from Lady Lake.

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1400 US-441 Suite 553, The Villages, FL 32159
    View profile for Barbara Conrad, Counselor(352) 706-7799

  13. #13 Care For Pastors

    Based in Leesburg, 7 mi away

    53/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

    • 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–4:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    1300 Citizens Blvd #390, Leesburg, FL 34748
    View profile for Care For Pastors(352) 728-8179

Also serving Lady Lake

19 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 Lady Lake
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Angela Laws, Counselor3 mi
Associates For Counseling Services5.0★ (1)8 mi
Catalyst Mental Health19 mi
Complete Care4.9★ (175)In Lady Lake
Dr. Brad Palermo9 mi
Find Peace CounselingIn Lady Lake
Freedom Counseling Services, LLC5.0★ (9)In Lady Lake
LAE-LAH Inc.In Lady Lake
Manuel Alvarez, Psychologist5.0★ (2)3 mi
MICHAEL WEAVER, LMHC8 mi
Monarch Therapy and Wellness LLC12 mi
Mount Dora Family Counseling5.0★ (2)18 mi
Quiet Water Counseling5.0★ (14)In Lady Lake
Ryon Maggie D1.0★ (1)16 mi
Sherri Moore, Counselor3 mi
SILENT SYCHE THERAPY5.0★ (12)In Lady Lake
Tobias Thomas L Med LMHC14 mi
Tracy L. Lewis, MS16 mi
Vilages Counseling CenterIn Lady Lake

How we ranked Lady Lake family therapists

We scored 15 Lady Lake 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 Lady Lake 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 Lady Lake: frequently asked questions

Who is the best family therapist in Lady Lake?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked family therapist in Lady Lake, FL is Village Counseling Center with an RP Score of 63/100. It has 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Recovery Solutions Health Group (#2) and Village Mind and Body Institute (#3) follow. We ranked 15 family therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many family therapists are there in Lady Lake?

RankedPsychologists ranks 15 family therapists serving Lady Lake, FL. 3 of them are based in Lady Lake; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 19 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 Lady Lake work on weekends?

3 of 15 ranked family therapists post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Village Counseling Center (#1), Natural Relational Health Institute (#12) and Family Life Counseling Center (#14). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Lady Lake family therapists have?

The median Google rating among 15 rated family therapists in Lady Lake is 4.8★, with a median of 25 reviews. LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists The Villages has the most, 398 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Lady Lake count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Lady Lake 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 Lady Lake 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 Lady Lake

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 15 family therapists serving Lady Lake.

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