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Best Family Therapists in North Liberty, IA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in North Liberty: Principles Counseling Group, RP Score 68/100; 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 13

    Most-reviewed: Sagent Behavioral Health - Iowa City, 89 Google reviews at 3.5★, the most of 24 ranked; ranked #13.

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

24 North Liberty family therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 4 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 24 rated practices.

Top 10 family therapists in North Liberty 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 North Liberty at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Principles Counseling Group685.0★ (5)Marion, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Coralville Family Counseling655.0★ (7)Coralville, 3 mi away——
3Dennis Lagrange, LISW604.2★ (5)Cedar Rapids, 16 mi away——
4Sagent Behavioral Health - North Liberty594.6★ (84)North Liberty——
5Harmonic Family, L.L.C.585.0★ (3)Cedar Rapids, 17 mi away——
6Imagine Therapy Solutions, PLC574.7★ (21)North Liberty——
7Cornerstone Brief Therapy565.0★ (4)Coralville, 3 mi away——
8Meadowlark Psychiatric Services553.5★ (50)North Liberty——
9Thriveworks Counseling & Therapy Iowa City554.5★ (10)Iowa City, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Evergreen Therapy Center555.0★ (6)North Liberty——

The 24 best family therapists in North Liberty, 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. Based in Coralville, 3 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 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–Thu 9 AM–4 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    2431 Coral Ct suite 4, Coralville, IA 52241
  2. Based in Cedar Rapids, 16 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    1120 Depot Ln SE #100, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
  3. Based in Cedar Rapids, 17 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    1935 1st Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
  4. Based in North Liberty

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, based in North Liberty.

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    595 Ashley Ct Ste 5, North Liberty, IA 52317
  5. Based in Coralville, 5 mi away

    51/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    501 12th Ave Ste 100, Coralville, IA 52241
  6. Based in Coralville, 5 mi away

    51/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.6★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 3.6★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–6 PM · Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed 8 AM–6 PM · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1708 5th St Ste 2, Coralville, IA 52241
  7. Based in Iowa City, 10 mi away

    49/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 10 AM–7 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2871 Heinz Rd B, Iowa City, IA 52240
  8. Based in Cedar Rapids, 18 mi away

    49/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 10 AM–9 PM · Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1650 Matterhorn Dr NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
  9. 42/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4403 1st Ave SE #501, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
  10. Based in Cedar Rapids, 19 mi away

    42/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    383 Collins Rd NE #110, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
  11. Based in Cedar Rapids, 18 mi away

    40/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2720 1st Ave NE Ste 300, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
  12. Based in Cedar Rapids, 19 mi away

    40/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 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–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    375 Collins Rd NE Ste 103, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
  13. Based in Cedar Rapids, 18 mi away

    39/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–4 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1435 31st St NE Ste. C, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

Also serving North Liberty

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 North Liberty
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Alli Center - North Liberty Office5.0★ (1)In North Liberty
Derfus Counseling Services5.0★ (1)In North Liberty
Dr. Christopher G. Okiishi, MD5.0★ (2)In North Liberty
Family Wellbeing Associates1.0★ (1)In North Liberty
Francis GiulianiIn North Liberty
Hawthorn Wellness Clinic5.0★ (1)In North Liberty
Jillian PolaskiIn North Liberty
Journey Counseling Services5.0★ (4)In North Liberty
Kathy Fox LMFT LLCIn North Liberty
Lighthouse Autism Center North Liberty5.0★ (2)In North Liberty
Meadowlark Psychiatric Services: Brown Barbara MDIn North Liberty
Mr. Ian KernsIn North Liberty
Prevail Counseling for Wellness5.0★ (3)In North Liberty
Rachel Huntington, Mental Health CounselingIn North Liberty
Renewed Growth Counseling5.0★ (2)In North Liberty
Rise Family Therapy CenterIn North Liberty
Seasons Therapy5.0★ (3)In North Liberty
Strong Counseling, PLC5.0★ (1)In North Liberty
Vogel CounselingIn North Liberty
What the HEAL Grief CounselingIn North Liberty

How we ranked North Liberty family therapists

We scored 24 North Liberty 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 North Liberty 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 North Liberty: frequently asked questions

Who is the best family therapist in North Liberty?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked family therapist in North Liberty, IA is Principles Counseling Group with an RP Score of 68/100. It has 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Coralville Family Counseling (#2) and Dennis Lagrange, LISW (#3) follow. We ranked 24 family therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many family therapists are there in North Liberty?

RankedPsychologists ranks 24 family therapists serving North Liberty, IA. 4 of them are based in North Liberty; 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 North Liberty work on weekends?

4 of 24 ranked family therapists post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Principles Counseling Group (#1), Thriveworks Counseling & Therapy Iowa City (#9) and Wolfleg Counseling (#14). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do North Liberty family therapists have?

The median Google rating among 24 rated family therapists in North Liberty is 4.4★, with a median of 8 reviews. Sagent Behavioral Health - Iowa City has the most, 89 reviews, and ranks #13. 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 Liberty count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the North Liberty 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 Liberty 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 Liberty

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 24 family therapists serving North Liberty.