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Best Family Therapists in Middle Valley, TN (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Middle Valley: Mia DiMola Therapeutic Services, RP Score 66/100; 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 1 PM.

  2. 4

    Most-reviewed: Time Wellness Tennessee, 101 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 32 ranked; ranked #4.

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

32 Middle Valley family therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 8 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 32 rated practices.

Top 10 family therapists in Middle Valley 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 Middle Valley at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Mia DiMola Therapeutic Services665.0★ (13)Chattanooga, 8 mi awaySat · EveningsOverall
2Grounded Counseling614.2★ (19)Chattanooga, 12 mi awayEvenings—
3Family Christian Counseling Center604.5★ (15)Cleveland, 18 mi away——
4Time Wellness Tennessee584.5★ (101)Chattanooga, 13 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
5Center for Motivational Counseling Services575.0★ (12)Cleveland, 17 mi away——
6River City Counseling PC553.6★ (75)Chattanooga, 5 mi awaySat—
7Thriveworks Counseling & Therapy Chattanooga544.4★ (75)Chattanooga, 13 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Family Christian Care Center545.0★ (7)Cleveland, 18 mi away——
9The Middle Path in Chattanooga525.0★ (18)Chattanooga, 7 mi awayEvenings—
10The Transformation Center513.8★ (55)Chattanooga, 10 mi awaySat—

The 32 best family therapists in Middle Valley, 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 Middle Valley

    #1 Mia DiMola Therapeutic Services

    Based in Chattanooga, 8 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 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 closed · Tue–Thu 12 PM–8 PM · Fri closed · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Mia DiMola Therapeutic Services(608) 314-6593

  2. #2 Grounded Counseling

    Based in Chattanooga, 12 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.2★ from 19 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–8 PM · Wed 9 AM–8 PM · Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    407 Fairpoint St, Chattanooga, TN 37405
    View profile for Grounded Counseling(423) 648-5862

  4. #4 Time Wellness Tennessee

    Based in Chattanooga, 13 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.5★ from 101 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 101 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1635 Chestnut St, Chattanooga, TN 37408
    View profile for Time Wellness Tennessee(423) 413-6195

  6. #6 River City Counseling PC

    Based in Chattanooga, 5 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.6★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 3.6★ from 75 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    5819 Winding Ln #133, Hixson, TN 37343
    View profile for River City Counseling PC(423) 933-2575

  8. #8 Family Christian Care Center

    Based in Cleveland, 18 mi away

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 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–Wed 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Thu 8:30 AM–12:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    2200 Chambliss Ave NW, Cleveland, TN 37311
    View profile for Family Christian Care Center(423) 599-9347

  10. #10 The Transformation Center

    Based in Chattanooga, 10 mi away

    51/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.8★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 3.8★ from 55 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    7209 Hamilton Acres Cir, Chattanooga, TN 37421
    View profile for The Transformation Center(423) 499-9335

  12. #12 Tovli Mental Health

    Based in Chattanooga, 11 mi away

    51/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    6918 Shallowford Rd #201, Chattanooga, TN 37421
    View profile for Tovli Mental Health(423) 460-8976

  13. #13 Courageous Help Services and Cleveland Family Therapy

    Based in Cleveland, 17 mi away

    50/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 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.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3505 Adkisson Dr Ste 201, Cleveland, TN 37312
    View profile for Courageous Help Services and Cleveland Family Therapy(423) 689-1800

  14. #14 Paraclyte Counseling Services

    Based in Chattanooga, 6 mi away

    50/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–4 PM · Wed 8:30 AM–4 PM · Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4600 Hixson Pike #201, Hixson, TN 37343
    View profile for Paraclyte Counseling Services(423) 648-3150

  15. #15 Nooga Counseling

    Based in Chattanooga, 5 mi away

    50/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    5010 Austin Rd, Hixson, TN 37343
    View profile for Nooga Counseling(423) 602-4393

  16. #16 Iris Wellness Group

    Based in Chattanooga, 10 mi away

    50/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    901 Mountain Creek Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37405
    View profile for Iris Wellness Group(423) 380-1766

  21. #21 Evergreen Therapy

    Based in Chattanooga, 11 mi away

    47/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    748 Overbridge Ln, Chattanooga, TN 37405
    View profile for Evergreen Therapy

  22. #22 Scout Counseling, PLLC

    Based in Chattanooga, 12 mi away

    47/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.3★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–7 PM · Tue 7 AM–7 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 7:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    651 E 4th St Ste 602, Chattanooga, TN 37403
    View profile for Scout Counseling, PLLC(423) 641-8308

  23. #23 Patricia Grady Stinnett LMFT Counseling Services PLLC

    Based in Chattanooga, 10 mi away

    47/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 3.8★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7030 Lee Hwy Ste 102, Chattanooga, TN 37421
    View profile for Patricia Grady Stinnett LMFT Counseling Services PLLC(423) 716-6180

  25. #25 Henegar Counseling Center

    Based in Chattanooga, 12 mi away

    46/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.5★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 3.5★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    1815 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404
    View profile for Henegar Counseling Center(423) 756-2894

All 32 family therapists

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #32, in RP Score order; each links to its profile.

family therapists in Middle Valley, ranks 26 to 32
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Chattanooga DBT, LLC453.7★ (15)13 mi
27Richmont Community Counseling Center453.3★ (4)12 mi
28Trailhead Counseling and Consulting PLLC445.0★ (20)17 mi
29Center For Relational Health Youth Counseling Service443.0★ (7)18 mi
30Health Management Services423.7★ (18)18 mi
31Omni Family of Services413.7★ (3)17 mi
32Benjamin J. Biller, M.S.413.7★ (3)18 mi

Also serving Middle Valley

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 Middle Valley
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Andrea Ramsey, LPC/MHSPIn Middle Valley
Cbi Counseling Center: Tiggleman Cornelius PHD5.0★ (1)12 mi
Cleveland TN Counseling services5.0★ (2)17 mi
Compassionate CounselingIn Middle Valley
Conflict Resolution & Mediation Services5.0★ (1)12 mi
Correctional Counseling5.0★ (1)12 mi
Elu Counseling, Consulting, and Coaching (Hixon, Tennessee)5.0★ (1)In Middle Valley
Evans Laurie3.0★ (2)12 mi
GM & ASSOCIATES5.0★ (1)10 mi
Healing Pathways CounselingIn Middle Valley
Hixson Psychology and Mental HealthIn Middle Valley
Joylene K. Green, LMFT5.0★ (1)11 mi
Relationship Therapy Center5.0★ (2)12 mi
Rhonda F. Wolff, Med6 mi
Stephen Muller LPC, MHSP5.0★ (1)12 mi
Steve Thayer LMFT5.0★ (1)In Middle Valley
Tobie Thayer, LPC-MHSP, Licensed Professional Counselor5.0★ (1)5 mi
Tom A. Biller, Ed.D5.0★ (2)18 mi
White Brenda5 mi
Wholehearted Counseling MFT5.0★ (1)18 mi

How we ranked Middle Valley family therapists

We scored 32 Middle Valley 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 Middle Valley 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 Middle Valley: frequently asked questions

Who is the best family therapist in Middle Valley?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked family therapist in Middle Valley, TN is Mia DiMola Therapeutic Services with an RP Score of 66/100. It has 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 1 PM. Grounded Counseling (#2) and Family Christian Counseling Center (#3) follow. We ranked 32 family therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many family therapists are there in Middle Valley?

RankedPsychologists ranks 32 family therapists serving Middle Valley, TN. 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 Middle Valley work on weekends?

8 of 32 ranked family therapists post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Mia DiMola Therapeutic Services (#1), Time Wellness Tennessee (#4) and River City Counseling PC (#6). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Middle Valley family therapists have?

The median Google rating among 32 rated family therapists in Middle Valley is 4.3★, with a median of 11 reviews. Time Wellness Tennessee has the most, 101 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Middle Valley count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Middle Valley 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 Middle Valley 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 Middle Valley

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 32 family therapists serving Middle Valley.

More family therapists and Middle Valley pages