69/100RP Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Family Therapists in Oxford, CT (2026)
65 family therapists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Oxford: Personal Growth Concepts Inc, RP Score 69/100; 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.
- 2
Most-reviewed: Cortes Counseling, 104 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 65 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
65 Oxford family therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 31 open Saturdays and 14 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 65 rated practices.
Top 10 family therapists in Oxford 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 | Personal Growth Concepts Inc | 69 | 5.0★ (3) | Naugatuck, 6 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Cortes Counseling | 67 | 4.9★ (104) | Oxford | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | Aponti Child and Family Counseling | 66 | 5.0★ (7) | Shelton, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Connecticut Resource Group | 66 | 3.0★ (6) | Waterbury, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Adult & Pediatric Counseling Specialists PLLC | 65 | 5.0★ (7) | New Fairfield, 9 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Dr. Victoria Bosse, PsyD, LMFT | 63 | 5.0★ (5) | Southbury, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Family Resource Associates | 61 | 4.0★ (8) | Stratford, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Trinity Wellness of CT | 61 | 5.0★ (20) | Oxford | Sat | — |
| 9 | Visitation Solutions | 60 | 1.0★ (3) | New Fairfield, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Alternative Paths Counseling & Psychotherapy Services | 60 | 3.7★ (14) | Wallingford, 16 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
The 65 best family therapists in Oxford, 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 Oxford
67/100RP ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.9★ from 104 Google reviews, based in Oxford.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Shelton, 11 mi away
66/100RP ScoreRanked #3 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 Waterbury, 9 mi away
66/100RP ScoreRanked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.0★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in New Fairfield, 9 mi away
65/100RP ScoreRanked #5 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 Southbury, 7 mi away
63/100RP ScoreRanked #6 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.
Based in Stratford, 16 mi away
61/100RP ScoreRanked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Oxford
61/100RP ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, based in Oxford.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in New Fairfield, 15 mi away
60/100RP ScoreRanked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 1.0★ from 3 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Wallingford, 16 mi away
60/100RP ScoreRanked #10 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, 11 mi away
60/100RP ScoreRanked #11 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 Southbury, 6 mi away
59/100RP ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Danbury, 18 mi away
58/100RP ScoreRanked #13 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 Fairfield, 19 mi away
58/100RP ScoreRanked #14 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.
#15 Newport Academy
Based in Seymour, 5 mi away
57/100RP ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in New Haven, 12 mi away
55/100RP ScoreRanked #16 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 Cheshire, 12 mi away
55/100RP ScoreRanked #17 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 Cheshire, 14 mi away
54/100RP ScoreRanked #18 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 Waterbury, 12 mi away
54/100RP ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in City of Milford (balance), 15 mi away
54/100RP ScoreRanked #20 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, 13 mi away
53/100RP ScoreRanked #21 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 New Fairfield, 10 mi away
53/100RP ScoreRanked #22 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.
Based in Waterbury, 8 mi away
52/100RP ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Hamden, 12 mi away
52/100RP ScoreRanked #24 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 Trumbull, 10 mi away
52/100RP ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 65 ranked family therapists here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Oxford
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Angelo Farenga MA, Licensed Professional Counselor | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Anna Haven Behavioral Health Services | 3.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Behavioral Health Center For Counseling & Learning | 4.4★ (14) | In Oxford |
| Betsey Lebow LMFT | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Erica Robinson-Mescavage, MS, LPC | 5.0★ (1) | In Oxford |
| Family Therapy & Wellness Center | In Oxford | |
| Greater New Haven Counseling and Family Therapy | 3.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Hive Counseling | In Oxford | |
| Holistic Therapy | In Oxford | |
| Karen Schaum, MS, NCC, LPC | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Kristin Grasso LMFT | In Oxford | |
| Mind Body Well Therapy, Pllc | 5.0★ (2) | In Oxford |
| Mountain Laurel Wellness | In Oxford | |
| O'Callaghan J Brien PhD | 1.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Redeeming Life Nutrition, LLC | 5.0★ (8) | In Oxford |
| Safe Harbor Christian Counseling | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Tamara Tarrant | In Oxford | |
| Thomaston Counseling Center | 1.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Todd D. Tuozzoli, MFT | 3.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| You and Yours LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
How we ranked Oxford family therapists
We scored 65 Oxford 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Oxford 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 Oxford: frequently asked questions
Who is the best family therapist in Oxford?
By RP Score, the highest-ranked family therapist in Oxford, CT is Personal Growth Concepts Inc with an RP Score of 69/100. It has 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews. Cortes Counseling (#2) and Aponti Child and Family Counseling (#3) follow. We ranked 65 family therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many family therapists are there in Oxford?
RankedPsychologists ranks 65 family therapists serving Oxford, CT. 2 of them are based in Oxford; 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 Oxford work on weekends?
31 of 65 ranked family therapists post Saturday hours and 14 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Cortes Counseling (#2), Aponti Child and Family Counseling (#3) and Adult & Pediatric Counseling Specialists PLLC (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.
What Google rating do Oxford family therapists have?
The median Google rating among 65 rated family therapists in Oxford is 4.5★, with a median of 8 reviews. Cortes Counseling has the most, 104 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Oxford count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Oxford 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 Oxford 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 Oxford
- November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 65 family therapists serving Oxford.
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