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Best Family Therapists in Maryland Heights, MO (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Maryland Heights: Carol Love, Counseling and Coparenting, LLC, RP Score 68/100; 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews.

  2. 13

    Most-reviewed: LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Maryland Heights, 249 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 135 ranked; ranked #13.

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

135 Maryland Heights family therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 44 open Saturdays and 17 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 135 rated practices.

Top 10 family therapists in Maryland Heights 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 Maryland Heights at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Carol Love, Counseling and Coparenting, LLC682.3★ (3)St. Louis, 7 mi away—Overall
2First Step DUI Evaluation654.6★ (29)Alton, 18 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Saint Louis Counseling652.3★ (4)Manchester, 9 mi awaySat · Evenings—
4My Family Counseling643.9★ (17)Saint Peters, 11 mi awaySat · Evenings—
5Personal Potentials Inc635.0★ (3)St. Louis, 11 mi awaySat · Evenings—
6RISE Behavioral Consulting625.0★ (9)Saint Peters, 13 mi awaySun · Evenings—
7Sound Mind Therapy615.0★ (19)Creve Coeur, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Family Life Counseling613.6★ (17)O'Fallon, 15 mi awaySat · Evenings—
9Greenway Therapy594.9★ (54)Clayton, 7 mi awaySat · Sun—
10David G. Guckes, LPC593.7★ (3)Ballwin, 11 mi awayEvenings—

The 135 best family therapists in Maryland Heights, 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 Alton, 18 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.6★ from 29 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    307 Henry St #111, Alton, IL 62002
  2. Based in Manchester, 9 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 2.3★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.3★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    498 Woods Mill Rd, Manchester, MO 63011
  3. Based in Saint Peters, 11 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.9★ from 17 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.9★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–9 PM · Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 7 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    6055 Mexico Rd, St Peters, MO 63376
  4. Based in St. Louis, 11 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 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–Fri 10 AM–7 PM · Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    10000 Watson Rd, St. Louis, MO 63126
  5. Based in Saint Peters, 13 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–8 PM · Tue–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu–Sat closed · Sun 1 PM–5 PM
    Address
    250 Birdie Hills Rd, St Peters, MO 63376
  6. Based in Creve Coeur, 3 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, 3 mi from Maryland Heights.

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

    • 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 10 AM–7 PM · Fri–Sun 10 AM–5 PM
    Address
    662 N New Ballas Rd, Creve Coeur, MO 63141
  7. Based in O'Fallon, 15 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.6★ from 17 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.6★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    6700 Keaton Corporate Pkwy #101, O'Fallon, MO 63368
  8. Based in Clayton, 7 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 54 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    230 S Bemiston Ave Ste 920, Clayton, MO 63105
  9. Based in Ballwin, 11 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 2 PM–9 PM · Tue 2 PM–8 PM · Wed–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    300 Ozark Trail Dr Ste 220, Ellisville, MO 63011
  10. Based in Clayton, 7 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–9 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun 9 AM–4 PM
    Address
    7711 Bonhomme Ave Ste 720 (7th Floor, Clayton, MO 63105
  11. Based in St. Louis, 3 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 68 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–7 PM · Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    522 N New Ballas Rd Ste 163, St. Louis, MO 63141
  12. 58/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.5★ from 249 Google reviews, based in Maryland Heights.

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

    • 4.5★ from 249 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2458 Old Dorsett Rd STE 110, Maryland Heights, MO 63043
  13. Based in University City, 5 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 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.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
  14. Based in St. Louis, 4 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.5★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 33 Google reviews
    Address
    12141 Ladue Rd, St. Louis, MO 63141
  15. Based in Kirkwood, 8 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 49 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 7 AM–9 PM · Tue–Thu 7 AM–9:30 PM · Fri–Sat 7 AM–9 PM · Sun 10 AM–7:30 PM
    Address
    11042 Manchester Rd, Kirkwood, MO 63122
  16. 58/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Wed 8 AM–12 PM · Thu 5 PM–8 PM · Fri closed · Sat 9:30 AM–12:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    7750 Clayton Rd Suite 204, St. Louis, MO 63117
  17. Based in Maryland Heights

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.9★ from 21 Google reviews, based in Maryland Heights.

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

    • 4.9★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2458 Old Dorsett Rd STE 110, Maryland Heights, MO 63043
  18. Based in Maryland Heights

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.8★ from 14 Google reviews, based in Maryland Heights.

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

    • 4.8★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2458 Old Dorsett Rd STE 110, Maryland Heights, MO 63043
  19. Based in Maryland Heights

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, based in Maryland Heights.

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

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2458 Old Dorsett Rd Apt 110, Maryland Heights, MO 63043
  20. Based in St. Louis, 3 mi away

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–3 PM · Tue–Thu 10 AM–7 PM · Fri–Sat 10 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    443 N New Ballas Rd Ste 201, St. Louis, MO 63141
  21. Based in Saint Charles, 6 mi away

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.5★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 3.5★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7:30 AM–8 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun 9 AM–6 PM
    Address
    2081 Collier Corporate Pkwy, St Charles, MO 63303

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

family therapists in Maryland Heights, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Gerald Bentley, Counselor565.0★ (5)In Maryland Heights
27Marriage & Family Institute563.3★ (3)7 mi
28Thriveworks Counseling & Therapy St. Louis564.6★ (50)10 mi
29Ellie Mental Health554.3★ (24)6 mi
30Lauren Tenny, Counselor553.3★ (3)In Maryland Heights
31Ellie Mental Health554.7★ (27)11 mi
32Agape Christian Counseling Services554.4★ (45)7 mi
33Lindsay Walden, MA, LPC - Sex Therapist554.7★ (3)9 mi
34Bud to Bloom Play Therapy544.9★ (9)11 mi
35Core Counseling545.0★ (8)3 mi
36Genesis Christian Counseling544.0★ (4)3 mi
37Ellie Mental Health544.0★ (4)10 mi
38Gateway Wellness Associates544.4★ (7)7 mi
39Clayton Therapy | Peggy Levinson, LCSW, LMFT544.4★ (7)7 mi
40Centrec Care Inc544.0★ (55)3 mi
41LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Town and Country544.7★ (191)7 mi
42Counselors Associates Ltd Creve Coeur544.0★ (12)3 mi
43Marble Wellness545.0★ (95)9 mi
44The Care Collective545.0★ (3)7 mi
45Avenues Counseling Center544.2★ (24)9 mi
46LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Richmond Heights534.6★ (221)7 mi
47Inspire Change Counseling, LLC Stephanie Hanneken MA, LPC, EMDR- Owner (formerly Robertson)534.3★ (30)8 mi
48Real Wellness Group534.8★ (17)6 mi
49LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Chesterfield534.6★ (228)8 mi
50Anna Tran, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner524.6★ (54)7 mi

Also serving Maryland Heights

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 Maryland Heights
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Amour Couples & Family TherapyIn Maryland Heights
Angela Dockins, CounselorIn Maryland Heights
Atlas Counseling Group, LLC5.0★ (2)3 mi
Baetz-Davis Cherie PHD, LLC4.0★ (2)3 mi
Behavior Intervention Services LLC3.1★ (30)In Maryland Heights
Beth Glenn, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner4.9★ (60)In Maryland Heights
Bright Futures ABA4.5★ (14)In Maryland Heights
Cathy Troue, Psychiatric Nurse PractitionerIn Maryland Heights
Counseling-Hypnotherapy.com, HypnosisStLouis.com5.0★ (2)6 mi
Dava McGougan, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner5.0★ (28)In Maryland Heights
Deborah Kern, Counselor5.0★ (4)In Maryland Heights
Dr. Linda PetersonIn Maryland Heights
Great Strides Behavioral Consulting, Inc.4.0★ (4)In Maryland Heights
Jennifer Ritchie5.0★ (1)In Maryland Heights
Mc Manus Alynn S5.0★ (2)3 mi
Raznick Heather K5.0★ (2)6 mi
Ryan Sondergard, Psychiatrist4.1★ (19)In Maryland Heights
Stoney Withers, Counselor5.0★ (2)In Maryland Heights
The Center for Hope and Healing Counseling5.0★ (2)6 mi
Thriveworks Counseling & Therapy St Charles5.0★ (2)5 mi

How we ranked Maryland Heights family therapists

We scored 135 Maryland Heights 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 Maryland Heights 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 Maryland Heights: frequently asked questions

Who is the best family therapist in Maryland Heights?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked family therapist in Maryland Heights, MO is Carol Love, Counseling and Coparenting, LLC with an RP Score of 68/100. It has 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews. First Step DUI Evaluation (#2) and Saint Louis Counseling (#3) follow. We ranked 135 family therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many family therapists are there in Maryland Heights?

RankedPsychologists ranks 135 family therapists serving Maryland Heights, MO. 7 of them are based in Maryland Heights; 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 Maryland Heights work on weekends?

44 of 135 ranked family therapists post Saturday hours and 17 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are First Step DUI Evaluation (#2), Saint Louis Counseling (#3) and My Family Counseling (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Maryland Heights family therapists have?

The median Google rating among 135 rated family therapists in Maryland Heights is 4.7★, with a median of 10 reviews. LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Maryland Heights has the most, 249 reviews, and ranks #13. 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 Maryland Heights count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Maryland Heights 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 Maryland Heights 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 Maryland Heights

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 135 family therapists serving Maryland Heights.