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Best Family Therapists in New Kensington, PA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in New Kensington: Zeller & Co. Pittsburgh Therapy Intensives for Moms & Couples, RP Score 71/100; 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 25

    Most-reviewed: Makin Wellness, 331 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 58 ranked; ranked #25.

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

58 New Kensington family therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 21 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 58 rated practices.

Top 10 family therapists in New Kensington 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 New Kensington at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Zeller & Co. Pittsburgh Therapy Intensives for Moms & Couples715.0★ (23)Pittsburgh, 11 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Wesley Family Services - Tarentum Corbet St661.9★ (8)Lower Burrell, 2 mi away——
3Family Counseling Center663.3★ (29)Lower Burrell, 10 mi away——
4Family Care Connection Center Turtle Creek604.7★ (9)North Versailles, 12 mi away——
5Axiom Family Counseling Services, Inc.603.0★ (27)New KensingtonEvenings—
6Counseling & Wellness Center of Pittsburgh584.7★ (169)Monroeville, 10 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Pittsburgh574.7★ (175)Pittsburgh, 12 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Counseling & Wellness Center of Pittsburgh564.9★ (134)Pittsburgh, 14 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Mane Difference Counseling Services564.7★ (6)Allison Park, 6 mi away——
10Inner Journey Counseling544.8★ (23)Pittsburgh, 12 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 58 best family therapists in New Kensington, 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 New Kensington

    Based in Pittsburgh, 11 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    6375 Penn Ave B, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
  2. Based in Lower Burrell, 10 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.3★ from 29 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.3★ from 29 Google reviews
    Address
    321 PA-66, Leechburg, PA 15656
  3. Based in New Kensington

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 3.0★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–7 PM · Tue–Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    310 Central City Plz, New Kensington, PA 15068
  4. Based in Pittsburgh, 12 mi away

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
    Address
    5830 Ellsworth Ave Ste 103, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
  5. Based in Murrysville, 11 mi away

    53/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 9 AM–8 PM · Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–4 PM
    Address
    4115 William Penn Hwy Ste 201, Murrysville, PA 15668
  6. Based in Monroeville, 10 mi away

    52/100RP Score

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

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

    • 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    300 Oxford Dr Ste 50, Ground Floor, Monroeville, PA 15146
  7. Based in Murrysville, 11 mi away

    52/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Sat 10 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4312 Old William Penn Hwy, Murrysville, PA 15668
  8. Based in Pittsburgh, 13 mi away

    52/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.9★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 3.9★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–9 PM
    Address
    3495 Butler St 3rd floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
  9. Based in Pittsburgh, 8 mi away

    51/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.1★ from 87 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”.

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

    • 3.1★ from 87 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–9 PM · Fri–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1350 Old Freeport Rd #1A, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
  10. Based in Pittsburgh, 12 mi away

    50/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    5333 Butler St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
  11. Based in Pittsburgh, 15 mi away

    49/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 331 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 331 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    239 Fourth Ave #1801, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

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

family therapists in New Kensington, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Dunlap & Associates Counseling, Art Therapy, and Professional Coaching495.0★ (29)20 mi
27New Directions Mental Health - Bloomfield494.5★ (70)12 mi
28Fortified Souls Counseling485.0★ (4)17 mi
29Counseling and Wellness Center of Pittsburgh483.8★ (20)18 mi
30Christian Counseling Associates of Western Pennsylvania484.8★ (24)13 mi
31Christian Counseling Associates of Western Pennsylvania484.9★ (36)15 mi
32LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Pittsburgh474.3★ (68)13 mi
33New Directions Mental Health - South Side Flats474.6★ (67)15 mi
34Axiom Family Counseling Services, Inc.474.1★ (38)19 mi
35Seyler - Berkebile Marriage & Family Therapy465.0★ (4)20 mi
36Angela Mills, Counselor464.8★ (6)12 mi
37New Directions Mental Health - Wexford Stonewood Drive464.6★ (143)17 mi
38Mariah J. Zur, LPC465.0★ (3)12 mi
39Joan L Weber MEd LPC463.8★ (9)20 mi
40LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Pittsburgh465.0★ (4)12 mi
41Alin Severance, Psychiatrist465.0★ (4)13 mi
42Jonathan McComas, Counselor465.0★ (4)13 mi
43Synergetic Counseling & Wellness LLC455.0★ (10)19 mi
44Atlas Counseling Services LLC453.0★ (4)12 mi
45Jennifer Shuss, Counselor453.3★ (3)13 mi
46Grace Christian Counseling444.6★ (52)18 mi
47New Directions Mental Health - Wexford VIP Drive444.1★ (232)18 mi
48Dylan Shearer, Counselor445.0★ (6)16 mi
49Lezlee Betts, Counselor444.7★ (7)16 mi
50Revelations Counseling & Wellness435.0★ (3)16 mi

Also serving New Kensington

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 New Kensington
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Alexandra Lee, Counselor5.0★ (2)12 mi
Anchored Child & Family Counseling, LLC5.0★ (2)9 mi
Bluebird Counseling of Western PennsylvaniaIn New Kensington
Braddock/Rankin Family Care Connection Center5.0★ (2)13 mi
Christian Counseling Associates of Western Pennsylvania5.0★ (2)6 mi
Clarvida New Kensington3.4★ (5)In New Kensington
Counseling CenterIn New Kensington
Deborah A. Nardelli, MA2.0★ (1)In New Kensington
Makin Wellness4.8★ (21)In New Kensington
Meaningful Reflections LLC5.0★ (1)In New Kensington
Open Insights Counseling4.2★ (5)In New Kensington
Rachel Glushenko1.0★ (1)In New Kensington
Summit Psychological Services5.0★ (1)In New Kensington
The Counseling and Wellness Center, LLC5.0★ (1)In New Kensington
True Aim Counseling5.0★ (2)4 mi
Ubuntu Counseling and Wellness CenterIn New Kensington
Unity Family Services Inc.2.7★ (3)In New Kensington
Wesley Family Services - Maverick Drop-In-CenterIn New Kensington
Wesley Family Services - New Kensington3.2★ (26)In New Kensington
Wesley Family Services - Residential Treatment3.6★ (10)In New Kensington

How we ranked New Kensington family therapists

We scored 58 New Kensington 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 New Kensington 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 New Kensington: frequently asked questions

Who is the best family therapist in New Kensington?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked family therapist in New Kensington, PA is Zeller & Co. Pittsburgh Therapy Intensives for Moms & Couples with an RP Score of 71/100. It has 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Wesley Family Services - Tarentum Corbet St (#2) and Family Counseling Center (#3) follow. We ranked 58 family therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many family therapists are there in New Kensington?

RankedPsychologists ranks 58 family therapists serving New Kensington, PA. 1 of them is based in New Kensington; 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 New Kensington work on weekends?

21 of 58 ranked family therapists post Saturday hours and 13 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Zeller & Co. Pittsburgh Therapy Intensives for Moms & Couples (#1), Counseling & Wellness Center of Pittsburgh (#6) and Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Pittsburgh (#7). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do New Kensington family therapists have?

The median Google rating among 58 rated family therapists in New Kensington is 4.5★, with a median of 14 reviews. Makin Wellness has the most, 331 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 New Kensington count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the New Kensington 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 New Kensington 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 New Kensington

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 58 family therapists serving New Kensington.