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Best Family Therapists in Mira Mesa, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Mira Mesa: San Diego Christian Counseling, RP Score 76/100; 4.9★ from 78 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 35

    Most-reviewed: LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists San Diego, 409 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 238 ranked; ranked #35.

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

238 Mira Mesa family therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 129 open Saturdays and 21 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 238 rated practices.

Top 10 family therapists in Mira Mesa 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 Mira Mesa at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1San Diego Christian Counseling764.9★ (78)San Diego, 4 mi awaySat · SunOverall
2Pathways Family Therapy San Diego745.0★ (13)San Diego, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Counseling Associates, Inc.734.5★ (8)National City, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Family Constellations (Constelaciones Familiares) by Nayelin715.0★ (94)San Diego, 10 mi awaySat · Sun—
5San Diego Couples & Family Therapy654.7★ (52)San Diego, 3 mi awaySat · Evenings—
6The Relationship Counselors654.1★ (9)Encinitas, 13 mi away——
7High Conflict Coparenting Strategies645.0★ (8)San Diego, 8 mi awayEvenings—
8Schaim Judi644.0★ (4)San Diego, 12 mi away——
9Family Focus Christian Counseling644.0★ (4)El Cajon, 13 mi away——
10Susannah Muller, MFT644.7★ (7)San Diego, 3 mi away——

The 238 best family therapists in Mira Mesa, 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 Mira Mesa

    #1 San Diego Christian Counseling

    Based in San Diego, 4 mi away

    76/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.9★ from 78 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 78 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun 8 AM–2 PM
    Address
    5465 Morehouse Dr #160, San Diego, CA 92121
    View profile for San Diego Christian Counseling(619) 877-2560

  7. #7 High Conflict Coparenting Strategies

    Based in San Diego, 8 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 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.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue 9 AM–9 PM · Wed–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    16466 Bernardo Center Dr #188, San Diego, CA 92128
    View profile for High Conflict Coparenting Strategies(858) 522-9396

  8. #8 Schaim Judi

    Based in San Diego, 12 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 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.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    3033 Fifth Ave Unit 220, San Diego, CA 92103
    View profile for Schaim Judi(619) 298-5536

  10. #10 Susannah Muller, MFT

    Based in San Diego, 3 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Doctor”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    5230 Carroll Canyon Rd Ste 314, San Diego, CA 92121
    View profile for Susannah Muller, MFT(619) 787-2743

  11. #11 Bruno Sam

    Based in El Cajon, 13 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 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
    140 W Park Ave Unit 219, El Cajon, CA 92020
    View profile for Bruno Sam(619) 593-6072

  13. #13 La Mesa Counseling

    Based in La Mesa, 13 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.8★ from 16 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.8★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–9 PM · Fri closed · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    8058 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
    View profile for La Mesa Counseling(760) 303-4181

  16. #16 Sally LeBoy MFT - Couple Counselor Mission Valley CA, Family Therapy, Family Counseling Therapy

    Based in San Diego, 11 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    411 Camino del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92116
    View profile for Sally LeBoy MFT - Couple Counselor Mission Valley CA, Family Therapy, Family Counseling Therapy(619) 685-5975

  18. #18 Aligned Families

    Based in Carlsbad, 18 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    5205 Avenida Encinas Ste A, Carlsbad, CA 92008
    View profile for Aligned Families(858) 209-1111

  21. #21 Gloria Lizarraga Mft

    Based in Poway, 7 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    14261 Danielson St B, Poway, CA 92064
    View profile for Gloria Lizarraga Mft(858) 513-1001

  23. #23 Childs Family Therapy

    Based in San Diego, 6 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4455 Murphy Canyon Rd Ste 206, San Diego, CA 92123
    View profile for Childs Family Therapy(858) 224-2658

  24. #24 Clover Healing Collective

    Based in San Diego, 5 mi away

    59/100RP Score

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

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

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    6265 Greenwich Dr Ste 230, San Diego, CA 92122
    View profile for Clover Healing Collective

  25. #25 LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists San Diego

    Based in San Diego, 6 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 350 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 350 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–8 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 8:30 AM–8 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    12264 El Camino Real Suite 203, San Diego, CA 92130
    View profile for LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists San Diego(858) 279-1223

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

family therapists in Mira Mesa, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Novara Counseling595.0★ (42)4 mi
27LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists San Diego594.7★ (233)6 mi
28Park Counseling595.0★ (6)14 mi
29Motiva Associates594.6★ (10)19 mi
30Dr. Debra Jedeikin PsyD LMFT Licensed Marriage Family Child Therapist at Del Mar Family Therapy594.4★ (7)4 mi
31Kirby Wohlander, M.S.W., L.C.S.W., Psychotherapist and Couples Counselor594.9★ (8)1 mi
32Brave Heart Child & Family Counseling Inc585.0★ (19)6 mi
33Halcyon Family Health585.0★ (12)3 mi
34Rearrange The State of Mind Family Therapy585.0★ (14)6 mi
35LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists San Diego584.4★ (409)6 mi
36David Peters, MFT575.0★ (3)10 mi
37Healing Hearts Counseling574.9★ (135)12 mi
38LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Poway574.5★ (361)8 mi
39Falcone Institute, Educational Child and Family Therapist, dba Falcone Institute574.3★ (6)6 mi
40Rhombus Counseling571.0★ (3)19 mi
41San Diego Center For Family Therapy572.6★ (11)18 mi
42Del Mar Therapy575.0★ (5)7 mi
43Enamory575.0★ (19)6 mi
44Palomar Family Counseling Service573.3★ (18)15 mi
45Che Leseur, Counselor564.6★ (18)6 mi
46Conscious Uncoupling Coach & Family Consultant565.0★ (4)17 mi
47Transcend Behavioral Health565.0★ (8)2 mi
48Pederson Marriage and Family Therapy565.0★ (3)12 mi
49Marina Katz, Psychiatrist564.5★ (67)8 mi
50Estes Therapy San Diego554.9★ (80)10 mi

Also serving Mira Mesa

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 Mira Mesa
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Amaral L Neenah5.0★ (2)8 mi
Beacon Family TherapyIn Mira Mesa
Beautiful Mind Family Counseling Clinic5.0★ (2)6 mi
Bethel Family Counseling Prof Corp5.0★ (2)4 mi
Coastal Waves Counseling5.0★ (9)In Mira Mesa
Cognitive Therapy and Training Center, Inc5.0★ (2)2 mi
Connected Care Family Counseling3.0★ (2)2 mi
Daystar Family Counseling - Dr. Heather Mechanic3.0★ (2)8 mi
Elisabeth Caetano MFT5.0★ (2)8 mi
Flourishing Families Counseling5.0★ (2)8 mi
Hayley Silverman PsyD Clinical Psychologist3.0★ (2)8 mi
Janet Phillips LCSWIn Mira Mesa
Naomi Midura, Counselor5.0★ (2)6 mi
Patricia Fiamengo, Counselor5.0★ (2)6 mi
R A. Schuller, MFT5.0★ (2)9 mi
Sara Cole , Marriage and Family TherapistIn Mira Mesa
Scripps Marriage Therapy5.0★ (2)2 mi
Sharon Boivin, Psychologist4.0★ (2)6 mi
Tool Kits For Life - San Diego Individual & Couples Therapy5.0★ (1)In Mira Mesa
Wholehearted Child & Family Therapy5.0★ (2)6 mi

How we ranked Mira Mesa family therapists

We scored 238 Mira Mesa 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 Mira Mesa 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 Mira Mesa: frequently asked questions

Who is the best family therapist in Mira Mesa?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked family therapist in Mira Mesa, CA is San Diego Christian Counseling with an RP Score of 76/100. It has 4.9★ from 78 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Pathways Family Therapy San Diego (#2) and Counseling Associates, Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 238 family therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many family therapists are there in Mira Mesa?

RankedPsychologists ranks 238 family therapists serving Mira Mesa, CA. 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 Mira Mesa work on weekends?

129 of 238 ranked family therapists post Saturday hours and 21 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are San Diego Christian Counseling (#1), Pathways Family Therapy San Diego (#2) and Counseling Associates, Inc. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Mira Mesa family therapists have?

The median Google rating among 238 rated family therapists in Mira Mesa is 4.9★, with a median of 9 reviews. LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists San Diego has the most, 409 reviews, and ranks #35. 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 Mira Mesa count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Mira Mesa 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 Mira Mesa 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 Mira Mesa

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 238 family therapists serving Mira Mesa.

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