72/100RP Score
Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Best Family Therapists in North Branford, CT (2026)
40 family therapists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in North Branford: Korman Nicki, RP Score 72/100; 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
- 20
Most-reviewed: Cortes Counseling, 104 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 40 ranked; ranked #20.
Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
40 North Branford family therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 17 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 40 rated practices.
Top 10 family therapists in North Branford 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.
| Rank | Business | RP Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Korman Nicki | 72 | 2.0★ (4) | Guilford, 3 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Coastal Counseling Associates LLC | 66 | 2.4★ (7) | Madison, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | After the Hatch -permanently closed | 65 | 5.0★ (6) | East Haven, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Alternative Paths Counseling & Psychotherapy Services | 64 | 3.7★ (14) | Wallingford, 12 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | My Father My Son Counseling | 63 | 4.2★ (5) | Hamden, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Aponti Child and Family Counseling | 60 | 5.0★ (7) | Shelton, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Live Well Therapy Center | 60 | 4.8★ (11) | Branford, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Roeder & Polansky Family Associates | 59 | 3.7★ (3) | Middletown, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry New Haven | 58 | 4.6★ (62) | New Haven, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Personal Growth Concepts Inc | 58 | 5.0★ (3) | Naugatuck, 20 mi away | — | — |
The 40 best family therapists in North Branford, 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.
Based in Madison, 9 mi away
66/100RP ScoreRanked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 2.4★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in East Haven, 13 mi away
65/100RP ScoreRanked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Wallingford, 12 mi away
64/100RP ScoreRanked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.7★ from 14 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Hamden, 8 mi away
63/100RP ScoreRanked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Shelton, 19 mi away
60/100RP ScoreRanked #6 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.
Based in Branford, 4 mi away
60/100RP ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Middletown, 17 mi away
59/100RP ScoreRanked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in New Haven, 9 mi away
58/100RP ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Naugatuck, 20 mi away
58/100RP ScoreRanked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hamden, 8 mi away
55/100RP ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.4★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Wallingford, 11 mi away
55/100RP ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Cheshire, 13 mi away
54/100RP ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Guilford, 6 mi away
54/100RP ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 10 mi away
54/100RP ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hamden, 8 mi away
54/100RP ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Bristol, 12 mi away
53/100RP ScoreRanked #17 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.
Based in City of Milford (balance), 16 mi away
52/100RP ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in East Village, 14 mi away
52/100RP ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Oxford, 19 mi away
52/100RP ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 104 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Cheshire, 17 mi away
52/100RP ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in New Haven, 10 mi away
51/100RP ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in New Haven, 7 mi away
51/100RP ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.8★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in West Haven, 10 mi away
51/100RP ScoreRanked #24 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.
Based in Hamden, 8 mi away
51/100RP ScoreRanked #25 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.
All 40 family therapists
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #40, in RP Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | RP Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | APT Foundation | 50 | 3.8★ (49) | 9 mi |
| 27 | Clifford Beers Community Care Center | 49 | 2.6★ (21) | 8 mi |
| 28 | Milford Holistic Counseling | 49 | 5.0★ (5) | 17 mi |
| 29 | Meaningful Life Counseling | 49 | 5.0★ (14) | 11 mi |
| 30 | Susan Wynne LCSW MSW | 48 | 4.8★ (16) | 16 mi |
| 31 | Newport Academy | 46 | 3.3★ (7) | 19 mi |
| 32 | Trinity Wellness of CT | 46 | 5.0★ (20) | 19 mi |
| 33 | Esther Wu – Mental Health Counseling & Art Therapy (CT/NY) | 45 | 5.0★ (3) | 14 mi |
| 34 | Broadview Counseling and Assessment LLC | 45 | 5.0★ (17) | 17 mi |
| 35 | Covenant Family Services, LLC | 44 | 4.8★ (5) | 19 mi |
| 36 | Alanna M. Voloshin, LCSW Counseling LLC | 43 | 5.0★ (4) | 19 mi |
| 37 | Adam's House | 43 | 5.0★ (12) | 17 mi |
| 38 | Change Talk LLC | 42 | 5.0★ (5) | 19 mi |
| 39 | Pathways Center for Learning & Behavioral Health, LLC | 41 | 3.7★ (3) | 18 mi |
| 40 | WCT Behavioral Health & Wellness | 41 | 3.2★ (41) | 19 mi |
Also serving North Branford
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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anna Haven Behavioral Health Services | 3.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Bayside Counseling LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| BHcare Shoreline Offices | 3.5★ (42) | In North Branford |
| Creative Alternatives Counseling | 5.0★ (3) | In North Branford |
| Dr. Judith Wilcox | In North Branford | |
| Family Counseling & Mediation | 1.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Gratton Robert PHD | 3.5★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Greater New Haven Counseling and Family Therapy | 3.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Haley Neidich Psychotherapy and Consulting | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Little Seeds Counseling LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Marjorie G. Hart, LCSW | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Mindset for Success Therapy | 5.0★ (1) | In North Branford |
| Nathiel Susan PHD | 1.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Safe Harbor Christian Counseling | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Safe Harbor Christian Counseling | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Safe Harbor Christian Counseling | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Shed Your Stress Counseling LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| The Beta Program | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Westbrook Youth & Family Services Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| You and Yours LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
How we ranked North Branford family therapists
We scored 40 North Branford 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 13, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In North Branford data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Review volume | 5% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of Google reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availability | Measured |
| Specialty focus | 25% | How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 15% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
How to choose a family therapist
- Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
- Make sure family therapy is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
- 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.
- 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.
- Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
- 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 North Branford: frequently asked questions
Who is the best family therapist in North Branford?
By RP Score, the highest-ranked family therapist in North Branford, CT is Korman Nicki with an RP Score of 72/100. It has 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews. Coastal Counseling Associates LLC (#2) and After the Hatch -permanently closed (#3) follow. We ranked 40 family therapists on eight factors, last updated November 13, 2026.
How many family therapists are there in North Branford?
RankedPsychologists ranks 40 family therapists serving North Branford, CT. 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 North Branford work on weekends?
17 of 40 ranked family therapists post Saturday hours and 11 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are After the Hatch -permanently closed (#3), Alternative Paths Counseling & Psychotherapy Services (#4) and Aponti Child and Family Counseling (#6). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.
What Google rating do North Branford family therapists have?
The median Google rating among 40 rated family therapists in North Branford is 4.8★, with a median of 11 reviews. Cortes Counseling has the most, 104 reviews, and ranks #20. 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 North Branford count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the North Branford 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 North Branford 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 North Branford
- November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 40 family therapists serving North Branford.
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