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Best Family Therapists in Los Alamitos, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Los Alamitos: Huntington Beach Christian Counseling, RP Score 74/100; 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 8 PM.

  2. 36

    Most-reviewed: Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Huntington Beach, 109 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 306 ranked; ranked #36.

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

306 Los Alamitos family therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 123 open Saturdays and 59 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 306 rated practices.

Top 10 family therapists in Los Alamitos 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 Los Alamitos at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Huntington Beach Christian Counseling745.0★ (75)Huntington Beach, 5 mi awaySat · EveningsOverall
2Grace Counseling Group735.0★ (3)Los AlamitosSat · Evenings—
3Mitchell Marjorie C722.0★ (3)Long Beach, 4 mi away——
4Grupo Crecer695.0★ (10)Anaheim, 7 mi awaySat—
5Vantage Counseling Center685.0★ (4)Fountain Valley, 10 mi awaySat · Sun—
6Jessi Moon Mindfulness685.0★ (3)Huntington Beach, 10 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Novus Mindful Life Institute Family Counseling and Recovery684.8★ (20)Garden Grove, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8NEWPORT BEACH CHRISTIAN COUNSELING675.0★ (54)Newport Beach, 16 mi awaySat · Sun—
9Center For Fulfilling Solutions672.6★ (5)Garden Grove, 10 mi away——
10Jennifer Yates, MFT665.0★ (8)Los AlamitosSat—

The 306 best family therapists in Los Alamitos, 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. Based in Los Alamitos

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–9 PM · Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4132 Katella Ave Unit 104, Los Alamitos, CA 90720
  2. Based in Long Beach, 4 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 2.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 2.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    park central professional building, 5175 CA-1 #304, Long Beach, CA 90804
  3. Based in Anaheim, 7 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    421 N Brookhurst Ave #100, Anaheim, CA 92801
  4. Based in Fountain Valley, 10 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 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.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–5 PM
    Address
    17220 Newhope St #205, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
  5. Based in Huntington Beach, 10 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–7 PM · Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed 8 AM–7 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–4 PM · Sun 11 AM–2 PM
    Address
    1600 Palm Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
  6. 68/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–10 PM
    Address
    12832 Valley View St Ste 107, Garden Grove, CA 92845
  7. Based in Los Alamitos

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4050 Katella Ave Unit 213, Los Alamitos, CA 90720
  8. Based in Long Beach, 4 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 11 AM–8 PM · Tue 8 AM–8 PM · Wed 9 AM–8 PM · Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    5855 E Naples Plaza Ste 307, Long Beach, CA 90803
  9. Based in Santa Ana, 14 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews
    Address
    540 N Golden Cir Dr #202, Santa Ana, CA 92705
  10. Based in Long Beach, 5 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 48 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    4101 McGowen St Ste 110 #332, Long Beach, CA 90808
  11. Based in Newport Beach, 15 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 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.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    3857 Birch St Ste 276, Newport Beach, CA 92660
  12. Based in Huntington Beach, 9 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    18811 Huntington St Unit 240, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
  13. Based in Los Angeles, 13 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    1721 E 120th St, Los Angeles, CA 90059
  14. Based in Orange, 14 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    1439 E Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92866
  15. Based in Tustin, 15 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    145 W Main St Ste 100, Tustin, CA 92780
  16. Based in Lomita, 15 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    24317 Pennsylvania Ave Unit 201, Lomita, CA 90717
  17. Based in Orange, 13 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    162 N Glassell St Ste C, Orange, CA 92866
  18. Based in Fountain Valley, 10 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 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 closed · Tue–Thu 10 AM–9 PM · Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10061 Talbert Ave Ste 365, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
  19. 63/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, based in Los Alamitos.

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

    • 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–8 PM
    Address
    4152 Katella Ave #101A, Los Alamitos, CA 90720
  20. Based in Newport Beach, 15 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4000 Westerly Pl, Newport Beach, CA 92660
  21. Based in Costa Mesa, 15 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    Newport Office Tower, 485 E 17th St Ste 201, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

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

family therapists in Los Alamitos, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Kaufman Richard632.0★ (4)14 mi
27Moment of Clarity624.7★ (24)6 mi
28Amie Lowery-Luyties, MFT625.0★ (7)7 mi
29Sano Counseling Center Long Beach625.0★ (17)4 mi
30Insightful Matters Family Counseling Professionals, Inc.623.3★ (19)8 mi
31Center for Art Therapy and Individual and Family Counseling624.0★ (4)6 mi
32Orange County Depression & Anxiety Family Therapy612.6★ (5)14 mi
33Linda Nusbaum, MFT612.3★ (3)6 mi
34Ana Arguello, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Long Beach615.0★ (5)7 mi
35Matthews Family Counseling-A Place to Grow604.7★ (30)14 mi
36Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Huntington Beach604.7★ (109)9 mi
37Dr. Leslie Davis, MFT595.0★ (5)3 mi
38Carlson Counseling and Psychotherapy595.0★ (3)15 mi
39Psych Lab Psychology Center595.0★ (12)7 mi
40Olive Crest583.3★ (26)14 mi
41Baldwin Park Counseling Center583.4★ (9)20 mi
42Westall Brigitta584.2★ (10)4 mi
43CAV Family Therapy Inc.585.0★ (11)12 mi
44Love Listen and Play Counseling Center584.4★ (7)3 mi
45Andrea Schoon Therapy (Newport Beach)585.0★ (11)18 mi
46Illuminate Psychotherapy, Inc.584.4★ (8)4 mi
47Denise Brady, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist584.5★ (15)7 mi
48Richstone Family Center584.1★ (22)17 mi
49LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Westminster584.6★ (89)3 mi
50Windows of Hope584.0★ (8)7 mi

Also serving Los Alamitos

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 Los Alamitos
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Alliant Couple and Family Clinic5.0★ (1)In Los Alamitos
B Messy Therapy5.0★ (1)In Los Alamitos
Briana Messerschmidt LMFT, BMessyTherapy5.0★ (2)In Los Alamitos
Browning Therapy Group3.7★ (3)In Los Alamitos
Connie Wax3.5★ (2)In Los Alamitos
Counselor for the Gifted and Talented5.0★ (1)In Los Alamitos
Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program - Los Alamitos4.1★ (11)In Los Alamitos
FirstSteps for Kids | West Orange County5.0★ (3)In Los Alamitos
Focused Connections Psychiatry5.0★ (19)In Los Alamitos
Heal Grow and Renew Therapy Center5.0★ (11)In Los Alamitos
Heather Pearman, MFT5.0★ (2)In Los Alamitos
Kate Nulty, LCSW5.0★ (1)In Los Alamitos
Kelly Sharon5.0★ (1)In Los Alamitos
Nurture and Heal Counseling4.5★ (2)In Los Alamitos
Paradigm Counseling, Inc.5.0★ (1)In Los Alamitos
Ryan Hill Therapy3.7★ (3)In Los Alamitos
Sadac Behavioral Health4.4★ (7)In Los Alamitos
Sanar Psychotherapy5.0★ (1)In Los Alamitos
Talk Therapy with Tiffany5.0★ (3)In Los Alamitos
Yaffa Balsam, LMFT5.0★ (1)In Los Alamitos

How we ranked Los Alamitos family therapists

We scored 306 Los Alamitos 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 Los Alamitos 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 Los Alamitos: frequently asked questions

Who is the best family therapist in Los Alamitos?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked family therapist in Los Alamitos, CA is Huntington Beach Christian Counseling with an RP Score of 74/100. It has 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 8 PM. Grace Counseling Group (#2) and Mitchell Marjorie C (#3) follow. We ranked 306 family therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many family therapists are there in Los Alamitos?

RankedPsychologists ranks 306 family therapists serving Los Alamitos, CA. 3 of them are based in Los Alamitos; 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 Los Alamitos work on weekends?

123 of 306 ranked family therapists post Saturday hours and 59 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Huntington Beach Christian Counseling (#1), Grace Counseling Group (#2) and Grupo Crecer (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Los Alamitos family therapists have?

The median Google rating among 306 rated family therapists in Los Alamitos is 4.9★, with a median of 7 reviews. Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Huntington Beach has the most, 109 reviews, and ranks #36. 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 Los Alamitos count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Los Alamitos 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 Los Alamitos 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 Los Alamitos

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 306 family therapists serving Los Alamitos.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.