74/100RP Score
Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Best Family Therapists in Lakeside, VA (2026)
94 family therapists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Lakeside: William Faeth LCSW, BCD, RP Score 74/100; 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews.
- 21
Most-reviewed: Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Midlothian, 333 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 94 ranked; ranked #21.
Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
94 Lakeside family therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 20 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 94 rated practices.
Top 10 family therapists in Lakeside 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 | William Faeth LCSW, BCD | 74 | 4.5★ (8) | Richmond, 2 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Family Life Enhancement, LLC | 71 | 5.0★ (78) | Richmond, 7 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 3 | River City Integrative Counseling | 66 | 4.2★ (6) | Richmond, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Family Focus, Inc. | 65 | 3.1★ (21) | Richmond, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Richmond | 63 | 4.3★ (293) | Richmond, 2 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Family Guidance Centers | 62 | 4.6★ (27) | Brandermill, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Christian Counseling Associates | 62 | 3.2★ (9) | Glen Allen, 9 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 8 | Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Richmond | 61 | 4.4★ (88) | Richmond, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Richmond | 61 | 4.6★ (161) | Richmond, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Alliance Family Counseling Group | 61 | 5.0★ (4) | Bon Air, 10 mi away | — | — |
The 94 best family therapists in Lakeside, 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.
Based in Richmond, 7 mi away
71/100RP ScoreRanked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 5.0★ from 78 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 4 mi away
66/100RP ScoreRanked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.2★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 4 mi away
65/100RP ScoreRanked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.1★ from 21 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 2 mi away
63/100RP ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.3★ from 293 Google reviews, 2 mi from Lakeside.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Brandermill, 11 mi away
62/100RP ScoreRanked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.6★ from 27 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Glen Allen, 9 mi away
62/100RP ScoreRanked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.2★ from 9 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 4 mi away
61/100RP ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.4★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 6 mi away
61/100RP ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 161 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Bon Air, 10 mi away
61/100RP ScoreRanked #10 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.
Based in Richmond, 6 mi away
61/100RP ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Non-profit organization”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#12 RVA Counseling
Based in Richmond, 4 mi away
60/100RP ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.4★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 2 mi away
60/100RP ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.8★ from 33 Google reviews, 2 mi from Lakeside.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 4 mi away
60/100RP ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 2 mi away
59/100RP ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.9★ from 150 Google reviews, 2 mi from Lakeside.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 2 mi away
58/100RP ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, 2 mi from Lakeside.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 2 mi away
58/100RP ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and proximity: 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews, 2 mi from Lakeside.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Tuckahoe, 9 mi away
57/100RP ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.4★ from 92 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Tuckahoe, 7 mi away
57/100RP ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 3 mi away
57/100RP ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and proximity: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, 3 mi from Lakeside.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Brandermill, 12 mi away
57/100RP ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 333 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 3 mi away
57/100RP ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.4★ from 221 Google reviews, 3 mi from Lakeside.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 9 mi away
56/100RP ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#24 Heart and Mind
Based in East Highland Park, 1 mi away
56/100RP ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and proximity: 3.9★ from 10 Google reviews, 1 mi from Lakeside.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Glen Allen, 6 mi away
55/100RP ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
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 94 ranked family therapists here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Lakeside
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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Active & Connected Family Therapy, Richmond | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Angela Wilson, Counselor | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| B&W Supportive Counseling Group, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Christine Oglesby Family Therapy, PLLC | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Ellie Mental Health | 5.0★ (1) | In Lakeside |
| Grit and Wellness, LLC | 3.5★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Jenn Sions, Counselor | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Joan D. Garrabrant, LCSW | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Kirby Tammy D | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Lakeside-Henrico Area Mental Health & Development Services | 3.0★ (2) | In Lakeside |
| Lauren Theresa Lucas, Counselor | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Leaders for Life Mental Health Services | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Leaders for Life Mental Health Services | Richmond VA | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Lewis Slusher, Counselor | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Megan Spencer, Therapy Clinician | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Melody Scott, Counselor | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Monica D. Klisz, LPC | 5.0★ (1) | In Lakeside |
| National Counseling Group | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Nurture Counseling LLC ,Richmond, Virginia, USA | In Lakeside | |
| Richmond Area Center for Psychotherapy & Counseling | 4.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
How we ranked Lakeside family therapists
We scored 94 Lakeside 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 Lakeside 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.
Family therapists in Lakeside: frequently asked questions
Who is the best family therapist in Lakeside?
By RP Score, the highest-ranked family therapist in Lakeside, VA is William Faeth LCSW, BCD with an RP Score of 74/100. It has 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews. Family Life Enhancement, LLC (#2) and River City Integrative Counseling (#3) follow. We ranked 94 family therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many family therapists are there in Lakeside?
RankedPsychologists ranks 94 family therapists serving Lakeside, VA. 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 Lakeside work on weekends?
20 of 94 ranked family therapists post Saturday hours and 13 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Family Life Enhancement, LLC (#2), Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Richmond (#5) and Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Richmond (#8). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.
What Google rating do Lakeside family therapists have?
The median Google rating among 94 rated family therapists in Lakeside is 4.7★, with a median of 8 reviews. Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Midlothian has the most, 333 reviews, and ranks #21. 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 Lakeside count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Lakeside 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 Lakeside 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 Lakeside
- November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 94 family therapists serving Lakeside.
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