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Best Family Therapists in Mountlake Terrace, WA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Mountlake Terrace: Mill Creek Christian Counseling, RP Score 71/100; 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 10

    Most-reviewed: Mindful Therapy Group - Mountlake Terrace, 391 Google reviews at 3.7★, the most of 146 ranked; ranked #10.

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

146 Mountlake Terrace family therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 41 open Saturdays and 25 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 146 rated practices.

Top 10 family therapists in Mountlake Terrace 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 Mountlake Terrace at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Mill Creek Christian Counseling714.8★ (16)Mill Creek, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Priceless Parenting654.9★ (15)Bothell, 6 mi away——
3Redmond Christian Counseling655.0★ (21)Redmond, 12 mi awaySat · Evenings—
4Perspectives Counseling Practice645.0★ (3)Redmond, 12 mi away——
5Seth Ellner, LICSW, EMDR Trauma Therapy635.0★ (4)Seattle, 7 mi away——
6Appling Counseling Services634.3★ (12)Bellevue, 14 mi awaySat · Sun—
7Seattle Family Therapy PLLC625.0★ (22)Seattle, 11 mi awayEvenings—
8Bellevue Family Counseling613.8★ (6)Bellevue, 13 mi awaySun · Evenings—
9Monroe Christian Counseling605.0★ (7)Monroe, 16 mi awaySat · Evenings—
10Mindful Therapy Group - Mountlake Terrace593.7★ (391)Mountlake TerraceSat · EveningsMost reviews

The 146 best family therapists in Mountlake Terrace, 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 Mountlake Terrace

    #1 Mill Creek Christian Counseling

    Based in Mill Creek, 6 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 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

  2. #2 Priceless Parenting

    Based in Bothell, 6 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 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

  3. #3 Redmond Christian Counseling

    Based in Redmond, 12 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 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

  6. #6 Appling Counseling Services

    Based in Bellevue, 14 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 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

  7. #7 Seattle Family Therapy PLLC

    Based in Seattle, 11 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 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

  8. #8 Bellevue Family Counseling

    Based in Bellevue, 13 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 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

  9. #9 Monroe Christian Counseling

    Based in Monroe, 16 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 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–Sat 8 AM–6:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    909 W Main St Ste 203, Monroe, WA 98272
    View profile for Monroe Christian Counseling(360) 799-4777

  11. #11 Jennifer Keilin

    Based in Bellevue, 14 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 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

  12. #12 Bothell Christian Counseling

    Based in Bothell, 5 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun 2 PM–8 PM
    Address
    10116 Main St #204, Bothell, WA 98011
    View profile for Bothell Christian Counseling(425) 939-7959

  15. #15 Canyon Hills Community Church

    Based in Bothell, 5 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.5★ from 240 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Church”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 240 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sat closed · Sun 8 AM–9 AM
    Address
    22027 17th Ave SE, Bothell, WA 98021
    View profile for Canyon Hills Community Church(425) 488-4121

  18. #18 Seattle Christian Counseling

    Based in Seattle, 8 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun 2 PM–9 PM
    Address
    6827 Oswego Pl NE Ste b, Seattle, WA 98115
    View profile for Seattle Christian Counseling(206) 388-3929

  21. #21 Cascade Counseling

    Based in Monroe, 15 mi away

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 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 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    14090 Fryelands Blvd #234, Monroe, WA 98272
    View profile for Cascade Counseling(360) 794-4830

  24. #24 Basic Steps Mental Health

    Based in Everett, 6 mi away

    55/100RP Score

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

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

    • 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    13322 Hwy 99 Ste 102, Everett, WA 98204
    View profile for Basic Steps Mental Health(425) 588-8438

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

family therapists in Mountlake Terrace, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Elissa Hurand Therapy PhD | Licensed Seattle Therapist555.0★ (7)9 mi
27Edith Anyieni, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner555.0★ (8)2 mi
28Mindful Therapy Group - Seattle - Elliott Bay544.2★ (226)12 mi
29Lynden Gellner, Counselor545.0★ (5)2 mi
30Tomi Flack, Counselor545.0★ (5)2 mi
31Anchor Light Couples Therapy544.6★ (28)12 mi
32Amanda Napitupulu, Counselor545.0★ (4)2 mi
33Meghan Theiss, Counselor545.0★ (4)2 mi
34Emmaus Counseling Center - Bothell544.0★ (4)6 mi
35Mark Gaskill, Counselor545.0★ (3)2 mi
36Steffen Counseling Services535.0★ (13)12 mi
37Mindful Therapy Group - Seattle - Fremont534.2★ (148)10 mi
38Newport Academy533.0★ (84)8 mi
39Self Space (Kirkland)535.0★ (41)11 mi
40Lisa Lopez Counseling534.6★ (9)6 mi
41Bellevue Christian Counseling534.6★ (40)13 mi
42Self Space (Downtown)534.9★ (68)12 mi
43Kirkland Christian Counseling534.7★ (19)9 mi
44Ivy Mental Health, PLLC535.0★ (3)7 mi
45LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Bothell534.4★ (79)7 mi
46Sally L. Merck, MA525.0★ (3)4 mi
47LightHeart Mental Health Therapists and Psychiatrists - Northgate524.2★ (73)6 mi
48Meadowbrook Counseling524.5★ (8)5 mi
49Everett Christian Counseling524.7★ (30)14 mi
50The Recovery Center at EvergreenHealth Monroe523.8★ (29)16 mi

Also serving Mountlake Terrace

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 Mountlake Terrace
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Annette's Mindful Therapy PracticeIn Mountlake Terrace
Bonnie Gonzalez MA, LMFT5.0★ (1)In Mountlake Terrace
Brian Warren, MS, LMFTIn Mountlake Terrace
Carly Christen CounselingIn Mountlake Terrace
Counseling with Jane PLLC5.0★ (1)In Mountlake Terrace
Fiddlehead Therapy PLLC5.0★ (1)In Mountlake Terrace
Heart & Healing PsychiatryIn Mountlake Terrace
Judy HaitIn Mountlake Terrace
Laura Lamb Counseling, PLLCIn Mountlake Terrace
Mar & Sol Mental Health Services, PLLC5.0★ (1)In Mountlake Terrace
Mindful Support Services1.5★ (18)In Mountlake Terrace
North Star Counseling & WellnessIn Mountlake Terrace
Salish Sea CounselingIn Mountlake Terrace
Sean Ryan Counseling5.0★ (2)In Mountlake Terrace
Sunrise Services, Inc3.1★ (15)In Mountlake Terrace
Tandem PsychotherapyIn Mountlake Terrace
Terrace Counseling, LLC2.5★ (2)In Mountlake Terrace
Therapz5.0★ (8)In Mountlake Terrace
Time To Blossom Counseling PLLC2.0★ (1)In Mountlake Terrace
Una Therapy GroupIn Mountlake Terrace

How we ranked Mountlake Terrace family therapists

We scored 146 Mountlake Terrace 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 Mountlake Terrace 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 Mountlake Terrace: frequently asked questions

Who is the best family therapist in Mountlake Terrace?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked family therapist in Mountlake Terrace, WA is Mill Creek Christian Counseling with an RP Score of 71/100. It has 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Priceless Parenting (#2) and Redmond Christian Counseling (#3) follow. We ranked 146 family therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many family therapists are there in Mountlake Terrace?

RankedPsychologists ranks 146 family therapists serving Mountlake Terrace, WA. 1 of them is based in Mountlake Terrace; 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 Mountlake Terrace work on weekends?

41 of 146 ranked family therapists post Saturday hours and 25 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Mill Creek Christian Counseling (#1), Redmond Christian Counseling (#3) and Appling Counseling Services (#6). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Mountlake Terrace family therapists have?

The median Google rating among 146 rated family therapists in Mountlake Terrace is 4.7★, with a median of 9 reviews. Mindful Therapy Group - Mountlake Terrace has the most, 391 reviews, and ranks #10. 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 Mountlake Terrace count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Mountlake Terrace 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 Mountlake Terrace 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 Mountlake Terrace

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 146 family therapists serving Mountlake Terrace.

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