77/100RP Score
Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.9★ from 36 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Best Family Therapists in Liberty, MO (2026)
43 family therapists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Liberty: Clinical Counseling Associates, RP Score 77/100; 3.9★ from 36 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 17
Most-reviewed: Heartland Therapy Connection, 55 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 43 ranked; ranked #17.
Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
43 Liberty family therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 12 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 43 rated practices.
Top 10 family therapists in Liberty 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 | Clinical Counseling Associates | 77 | 3.9★ (36) | Liberty | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Andrew's Counseling for Kids & Teens | 71 | 5.0★ (7) | Liberty | Evenings | — |
| 3 | Dipoto Counseling Group | 70 | 3.5★ (35) | Liberty | Evenings | — |
| 4 | Epperson Sandra, MA,LPC | 68 | 5.0★ (8) | Kansas City, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Fox Child and Family Therapy | 64 | 4.8★ (40) | Kansas City, 2 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 6 | Norcon Family Counseling | 62 | 3.7★ (12) | Liberty | Evenings | — |
| 7 | Changes Counseling & Mediation | 59 | 3.4★ (5) | Blue Springs, 18 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Clinical Counseling Associates | 59 | 2.8★ (8) | Kansas City, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Fox Child and Family Therapy | 57 | 5.0★ (6) | Gladstone, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Whiting & Associates | 57 | 4.5★ (15) | Lee's Summit, 18 mi away | Evenings | — |
The 43 best family therapists in Liberty, 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 Liberty
71/100RP ScoreRanked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Liberty
70/100RP ScoreRanked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.5★ from 35 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 10 mi away
68/100RP ScoreRanked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 2 mi away
64/100RP ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Liberty
62/100RP ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Blue Springs, 18 mi away
59/100RP ScoreRanked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 13 mi away
59/100RP ScoreRanked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 2.8★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Gladstone, 7 mi away
57/100RP ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Lee's Summit, 18 mi away
57/100RP ScoreRanked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Liberty
56/100RP ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, based in Liberty.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#12 Grace Counseling
Based in Kansas City, 8 mi away
56/100RP ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 16 mi away
53/100RP ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Independence, 14 mi away
52/100RP ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 13 mi away
51/100RP ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 11 mi away
50/100RP ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 1.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 18 mi away
50/100RP ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Blue Springs, 17 mi away
50/100RP ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 9 mi away
49/100RP ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Independence, 11 mi away
49/100RP ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 9 mi away
49/100RP ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 2.5★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 13 mi away
49/100RP ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 11 mi away
48/100RP ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.9★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 16 mi away
48/100RP ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 15 mi away
48/100RP ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 2.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
All 43 family therapists
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #43, in RP Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | RP Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Helen Miller, Counselor | 48 | 5.0★ (4) | 11 mi |
| 27 | Fox Child and Family Therapy | 48 | 4.9★ (9) | 19 mi |
| 28 | Crosetti Health & Wellness | 48 | 4.9★ (48) | 20 mi |
| 29 | Joy Jones, Counselor | 48 | 5.0★ (3) | 11 mi |
| 30 | CAPACares | 47 | 4.0★ (8) | 12 mi |
| 31 | Kansas City Relationship Institute | 46 | 4.0★ (19) | 15 mi |
| 32 | New Leaf Counseling - Country Club Plaza | 46 | 5.0★ (22) | 17 mi |
| 33 | Cerebrum Sane | 46 | 5.0★ (13) | 17 mi |
| 34 | Hypnotherapy Divine Evolution | 46 | 5.0★ (13) | 19 mi |
| 35 | Brookside Anxiety & Mental Health | 45 | 5.0★ (3) | 18 mi |
| 36 | Sound Mind Counseling | 45 | 5.0★ (32) | 19 mi |
| 37 | Futures First Mental Health Center (Jackson Co.) | 45 | 2.6★ (5) | 14 mi |
| 38 | Diakonos Counseling | 44 | 3.7★ (6) | 15 mi |
| 39 | Genesis Counseling | 44 | 5.0★ (10) | 19 mi |
| 40 | Dr. Jakob J. Nelson PhD BCB | 44 | 5.0★ (8) | 16 mi |
| 41 | Beyond the Storm Behavioral Health | 44 | 3.9★ (16) | 17 mi |
| 42 | 510 Counseling Group | 43 | 4.6★ (18) | 19 mi |
| 43 | Northland Complete Counseling | 43 | 5.0★ (6) | 17 mi |
Also serving Liberty
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.
How we ranked Liberty family therapists
We scored 43 Liberty 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 Liberty 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 Liberty: frequently asked questions
Who is the best family therapist in Liberty?
By RP Score, the highest-ranked family therapist in Liberty, MO is Clinical Counseling Associates with an RP Score of 77/100. It has 3.9★ from 36 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Andrew's Counseling for Kids & Teens (#2) and Dipoto Counseling Group (#3) follow. We ranked 43 family therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many family therapists are there in Liberty?
RankedPsychologists ranks 43 family therapists serving Liberty, MO. 5 of them are based in Liberty; 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 Liberty work on weekends?
12 of 43 ranked family therapists post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Clinical Counseling Associates (#1), Grace Counseling (#12) and Thriveworks Counseling & Therapy Kansas City (#13). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.
What Google rating do Liberty family therapists have?
The median Google rating among 43 rated family therapists in Liberty is 4.9★, with a median of 10 reviews. Heartland Therapy Connection has the most, 55 reviews, and ranks #17. 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 Liberty count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Liberty 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 Liberty 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 Liberty
- November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 43 family therapists serving Liberty.
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