71/100RP Score
Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 2.8★ from 12 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Best Family Therapists in Maplewood, NJ (2026)
392 family therapists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Maplewood: Bethel Counseling, RP Score 71/100; 2.8★ from 12 Google reviews.
- 24
Most-reviewed: Garrett Coan, LCSW, 149 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 392 ranked; ranked #24.
Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
392 Maplewood family therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 173 open Saturdays and 108 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 392 rated practices.
Top 10 family therapists in Maplewood 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 | Bethel Counseling | 71 | 2.8★ (12) | Newark, 3 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Cindy Browning, LCSW, P.C. | 69 | 5.0★ (3) | Montclair, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Answers Thru Counseling LLC | 69 | 3.7★ (3) | Montclair, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Vanessa Rozzelle Counseling | 68 | 4.0★ (4) | Rahway, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Flores Christian Counseling | 65 | 5.0★ (6) | Linden, 6 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 6 | Clear Conscience Counseling, LLC | 65 | 4.1★ (134) | South Plainfield, 12 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Ronald Katz, PH.D | 64 | 5.0★ (4) | New York City, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Maplewood Counseling | 63 | 4.8★ (13) | Maplewood | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Docutrieval Information Services | 63 | 5.0★ (3) | New York City, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Youth & Family Counseling Services | 63 | 2.7★ (7) | Westfield, 7 mi away | Evenings | — |
The 392 best family therapists in Maplewood, 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 Montclair, 6 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #2 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.
Based in Montclair, 7 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #3 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.
Based in Rahway, 8 mi away
68/100RP ScoreRanked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Linden, 6 mi away
65/100RP ScoreRanked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in South Plainfield, 12 mi away
65/100RP ScoreRanked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.1★ from 134 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in New York City, 15 mi away
64/100RP ScoreRanked #7 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 Maplewood
63/100RP ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews, based in Maplewood.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in New York City, 14 mi away
63/100RP ScoreRanked #9 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.
Based in Westfield, 7 mi away
63/100RP ScoreRanked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 2.7★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#11 Dr. Robin Greene
Based in Warren Township, 13 mi away
62/100RP ScoreRanked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Parsippany, 15 mi away
62/100RP ScoreRanked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Brooklyn, 16 mi away
62/100RP ScoreRanked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Clifton, 10 mi away
61/100RP ScoreRanked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.8★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Newark, 6 mi away
61/100RP ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 102 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in New York City, 15 mi away
61/100RP ScoreRanked #16 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.
Based in Baychester, 20 mi away
61/100RP ScoreRanked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#18 Closed
Based in Union, 1 mi away
60/100RP ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, 1 mi from Maplewood.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Cranford, 5 mi away
60/100RP ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social worker”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in New York City, 15 mi away
59/100RP ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Short Hills, 3 mi away
59/100RP ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Livingston, 3 mi away
59/100RP ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, 3 mi from Maplewood.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Montclair, 8 mi away
59/100RP ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Clifton, 10 mi away
59/100RP ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 149 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Montclair, 7 mi away
58/100RP ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.
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 392 ranked family therapists here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Maplewood
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Niles, PsyD | 5.0★ (6) | In Maplewood |
| Blooming Rose Therapy, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Maplewood |
| Davis Therapeutic Solutions/Davis Mental Health Group | 4.9★ (14) | In Maplewood |
| evolutionmind net | 4.3★ (3) | In Maplewood |
| Horowitz Susan | 4.0★ (2) | In Maplewood |
| Inner Clarity Counseling | 5.0★ (1) | In Maplewood |
| Maplewood Mental Health Clinic | 5.0★ (3) | In Maplewood |
| Matthew Hertzberg, Therapy Clinician | 5.0★ (1) | In Maplewood |
| Melissa Beth Counseling | 5.0★ (4) | In Maplewood |
| Mike Hessdorf, LCSW | 5.0★ (2) | In Maplewood |
| Miranda Aaron | 5.0★ (7) | In Maplewood |
| Moses J. Myers Jr, MS | 4.9★ (13) | In Maplewood |
| Najamah Davis, MSW, LCSW Counseling Services LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Maplewood |
| Piyanka Sen, Counselor | 1.0★ (1) | In Maplewood |
| Powell Bill | 4.1★ (27) | In Maplewood |
| Reveal 2 Heal Consulting Services LLC | 5.0★ (19) | In Maplewood |
| S.C. HEALING HAVEN | 5.0★ (1) | In Maplewood |
| Teal K. Paynter, LCSW | 5.0★ (2) | In Maplewood |
| Welsch Carol | 1.0★ (1) | In Maplewood |
| Working Toward a Brighter Future | 5.0★ (9) | In Maplewood |
How we ranked Maplewood family therapists
We scored 392 Maplewood 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 Maplewood 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 Maplewood: frequently asked questions
Who is the best family therapist in Maplewood?
By RP Score, the highest-ranked family therapist in Maplewood, NJ is Bethel Counseling with an RP Score of 71/100. It has 2.8★ from 12 Google reviews. Cindy Browning, LCSW, P.C. (#2) and Answers Thru Counseling LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 392 family therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many family therapists are there in Maplewood?
RankedPsychologists ranks 392 family therapists serving Maplewood, NJ. 1 of them is based in Maplewood; 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 Maplewood work on weekends?
173 of 392 ranked family therapists post Saturday hours and 108 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Clear Conscience Counseling, LLC (#6), Ronald Katz, PH.D (#7) and Maplewood Counseling (#8). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.
What Google rating do Maplewood family therapists have?
The median Google rating among 392 rated family therapists in Maplewood is 4.8★, with a median of 11 reviews. Garrett Coan, LCSW has the most, 149 reviews, and ranks #24. 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 Maplewood count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Maplewood 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 Maplewood 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 Maplewood
- November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 392 family therapists serving Maplewood.
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