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Best Family Therapists in Mercer Island, WA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Mercer Island: Jennifer Keilin, RP Score 70/100; 1.0★ from 7 Google reviews.

  2. 25

    Most-reviewed: Mindful Therapy Group - Seattle - Southcenter, 292 Google reviews at 4.0★, the most of 186 ranked; ranked #25.

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

186 Mercer Island family therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 43 open Saturdays and 25 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 186 rated practices.

Top 10 family therapists in Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Jennifer Keilin701.0★ (7)Bellevue, 2 mi away—Overall
2Appling Counseling Services694.3★ (12)Bellevue, 5 mi awaySat · Sun—
3Bellevue Family Counseling683.8★ (6)Bellevue, 4 mi awaySun · Evenings—
4Redmond Christian Counseling675.0★ (21)Redmond, 9 mi awaySat · Evenings—
5Perspectives Counseling Practice665.0★ (3)Redmond, 9 mi away——
6Puget Sound Child and Family Therapy, LLC655.0★ (6)Redmond, 6 mi awayEvenings—
7Kent Christian Counseling645.0★ (43)Kent, 13 mi awaySat · Evenings—
8Seattle Family Therapy PLLC645.0★ (22)Seattle, 7 mi awayEvenings—
9Frank Therapy634.0★ (4)Issaquah, 9 mi awaySat—
10Consejo Counseling & Referral Service633.9★ (26)Renton, 7 mi away——

The 186 best family therapists in Mercer Island, 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. Ranked #1 in Mercer Island

    #1 Jennifer Keilin

    Based in Bellevue, 2 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 1.0★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 1.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    1715 114th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98004
    View profile for Jennifer Keilin(425) 526-6556

  2. #2 Appling Counseling Services

    Based in Bellevue, 5 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 11 AM–6 PM · Thu–Fri closed · Sat–Sun 11 AM–4 PM
    Address
    14715 NE Bel Red Rd #102, Bellevue, WA 98007
    View profile for Appling Counseling Services(206) 491-8818

  3. #3 Bellevue Family Counseling

    Based in Bellevue, 4 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 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.

    • 3.8★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 10 AM–4 PM · Sat closed · Sun 8 AM–1 PM
    Address
    1601 116th Ave NE #102, Bellevue, WA 98004
    View profile for Bellevue Family Counseling(425) 947-5030

  4. #4 Redmond Christian Counseling

    Based in Redmond, 9 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    8195 166th Ave NE #204, Redmond, WA 98052
    View profile for Redmond Christian Counseling(425) 250-6282

  7. #7 Kent Christian Counseling

    Based in Kent, 13 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    24909 104th Ave SE #101, Kent, WA 98030
    View profile for Kent Christian Counseling(253) 656-5454

  8. #8 Seattle Family Therapy PLLC

    Based in Seattle, 7 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 11 AM–7 PM · Tue–Wed 8 AM–6 PM · Thu 8 AM–2 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    1818 Westlake Ave N Ste 224, Seattle, WA 98109
    View profile for Seattle Family Therapy PLLC(206) 385-4700

  9. #9 Frank Therapy

    Based in Issaquah, 9 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 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–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    310 3rd Ave NE #121a, Issaquah, WA 98027
    View profile for Frank Therapy(425) 625-9102

  11. #11 Colin Preston, MA, MA, MFT

    Based in Mercer Island

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    2448 76th Ave SE #201, Mercer Island, WA 98040
    View profile for Colin Preston, MA, MA, MFT(206) 790-1234

  12. #12 Changes In Action

    Based in Renton, 7 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 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 11 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    15 S Grady Way Ste 424, Renton, WA 98057
    View profile for Changes In Action(425) 204-5080

  17. #17 Mill Creek Christian Counseling

    Based in Mill Creek, 20 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun 2 PM–8 PM
    Address
    16000 Bothell Everett Hwy Suite 200, Mill Creek, WA 98012
    View profile for Mill Creek Christian Counseling(425) 329-4464

  18. #18 Priceless Parenting

    Based in Bothell, 13 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    11107 NE 174th St, Bothell, WA 98011
    View profile for Priceless Parenting(425) 770-1629

  19. #19 Liat Feinberg

    Based in Mercer Island

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, based in Mercer Island.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    8015 SE 28th St UNIT 309, Mercer Island, WA 98040
    View profile for Liat Feinberg(206) 236-1294

  22. #22 Anderson Gaaren

    Based in Auburn, 18 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.4★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.4★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    515 M St NE, Auburn, WA 98002
    View profile for Anderson Gaaren(253) 804-9596

  23. #23 Self Space (Downtown)

    Based in Seattle, 6 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 68 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–10 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2033 6th Ave #826, Seattle, WA 98121
    View profile for Self Space (Downtown)(206) 414-8918

  24. #24 Self Space (Kirkland)

    Based in Kirkland, 5 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–9 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4030 Lake Washington Blvd NE Ste 201, Kirkland, WA 98033
    View profile for Self Space (Kirkland)(206) 414-8918

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

family therapists in Mercer Island, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Thrive Wellness Clinic574.4★ (26)17 mi
27Emmaus Counseling Center - Bellevue573.3★ (7)4 mi
28Mt Si Counseling Services573.6★ (5)19 mi
29Anchor Light Couples Therapy574.6★ (28)7 mi
30Stress Relief Key575.0★ (6)6 mi
31Steffen Counseling Services575.0★ (13)7 mi
32Dr. Christy Stewart574.3★ (3)5 mi
33Lasting Love Connection - Couples Counseling575.0★ (35)6 mi
34Ray and Wool Counseling575.0★ (16)3 mi
35Alternative & Action Counseling573.3★ (10)19 mi
36Seattle Christian Counseling564.6★ (30)9 mi
37Linda Hanby Family Therapy563.3★ (8)10 mi
38Allied Family Therapy564.3★ (6)9 mi
39Counseling Services for Wellbeing554.9★ (53)9 mi
40Alliant Therapy Group, PLLC553.3★ (7)7 mi
41Mercer Island Therapy, PLLC553.0★ (4)In Mercer Island
42Lauren Hutchinson, MA, LMFT553.0★ (4)4 mi
43Eastside Center for Healing553.9★ (12)4 mi
44Singer William PHD553.3★ (11)5 mi
45Family Therapy & Recovery545.0★ (3)7 mi
46Mindful Therapy Group - Seattle - Northgate544.0★ (178)11 mi
47OptimalLife Wellness Center543.4★ (12)5 mi
48This LoveWorks543.4★ (5)4 mi
49Bellevue Counseling Services545.0★ (4)4 mi
50Mindful Therapy Group - Seattle - Fremont544.2★ (148)9 mi

Also serving Mercer Island

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 Mercer Island
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Amy Myers Therapy3.0★ (2)In Mercer Island
Crescent Wellness Center4.4★ (5)In Mercer Island
Derynne Samson @ Dela Counseling and Wellness PLLCIn Mercer Island
Diane Dempcy Counseling5.0★ (3)In Mercer Island
Donna S. Ellis LMHCIn Mercer Island
Dr. Connie K. Craig4.5★ (8)In Mercer Island
Earls Mary Anne PhDIn Mercer Island
Feinberg Ron K3.7★ (6)In Mercer Island
Grace MindCare (Mercer Island)3.9★ (28)In Mercer Island
Happy Child Happy Family CounselingIn Mercer Island
Island Roots TherapyIn Mercer Island
Island Therapy5.0★ (3)In Mercer Island
Kim Lampson, PhD3.0★ (2)In Mercer Island
Laura Anne Bowlin Counseling, PLLC5.0★ (1)In Mercer Island
Laura Heck TherapyIn Mercer Island
Magpie Therapy - Paulette Denman, MA, LMFTA5.0★ (1)In Mercer Island
Matt Leibsohn, Ph.D.In Mercer Island
Puget Sound Behavioral Medicine5.0★ (1)In Mercer Island
Reiff Dan W3.0★ (2)In Mercer Island
Renee S. Katz, PhDIn Mercer Island

How we ranked Mercer Island family therapists

We scored 186 Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island: frequently asked questions

Who is the best family therapist in Mercer Island?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked family therapist in Mercer Island, WA is Jennifer Keilin with an RP Score of 70/100. It has 1.0★ from 7 Google reviews. Appling Counseling Services (#2) and Bellevue Family Counseling (#3) follow. We ranked 186 family therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many family therapists are there in Mercer Island?

RankedPsychologists ranks 186 family therapists serving Mercer Island, WA. 5 of them are based in Mercer Island; 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 Mercer Island work on weekends?

43 of 186 ranked family therapists post Saturday hours and 25 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Appling Counseling Services (#2), Redmond Christian Counseling (#4) and Kent Christian Counseling (#7). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Mercer Island family therapists have?

The median Google rating among 186 rated family therapists in Mercer Island is 4.7★, with a median of 8 reviews. Mindful Therapy Group - Seattle - Southcenter has the most, 292 reviews, and ranks #25. 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 Mercer Island count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 186 family therapists serving Mercer Island.

More family therapists and Mercer Island pages