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Best Family Therapists in South Portland, ME (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in South Portland: Broadway Crossings, RP Score 77/100; 2.6★ from 24 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 13

    Most-reviewed: LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Portland, 143 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 50 ranked; ranked #13.

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

50 South Portland family therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 4 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 50 rated practices.

Top 10 family therapists in South Portland 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 South Portland at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Broadway Crossings772.6★ (24)South PortlandSat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Michelle Gaspar, Counselor695.0★ (8)Portland, 2 mi away——
3The Couples Center653.6★ (5)Portland, 5 mi away——
4Thriveworks Psychiatry & Counseling Portland624.1★ (60)Portland, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Art of Awareness614.0★ (24)South PortlandSat · Evenings—
6LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists South Portland604.7★ (110)South Portland——
7The Family Center of Maine605.0★ (32)South Portland——
8LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Portland584.6★ (110)Portland, 2 mi away——
9Bonnie Cloukey, Counselor585.0★ (7)South Portland——
10Gary Bingham, Counselor585.0★ (7)South Portland——

The 50 best family therapists in South Portland, 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.

Scores below: based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in South Portland

    #1 Broadway Crossings

    Based in South Portland

    77/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 2.6★ from 24 Google reviews.

    • 2.6★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1329 Broadway, South Portland, ME 04106
    View profile for Broadway Crossings(207) 799-4160

  2. #2 Michelle Gaspar, Counselor

    Based in Portland, 2 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    11 Baxter Blvd 2nd Floor, Portland, ME 04101
    View profile for Michelle Gaspar, Counselor(207) 828-4026

  3. #3 The Couples Center

    Based in Portland, 5 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews.

    • 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    222 Auburn St #201, Portland, ME 04103
    View profile for The Couples Center(207) 749-9876

  5. #5 Art of Awareness

    Based in South Portland

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.0★ from 24 Google reviews, based in South Portland.

    • 4.0★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    100 Waterman Dr Ste 201, South Portland, ME 04106
    View profile for Art of Awareness(207) 805-0181

  9. #9 Bonnie Cloukey, Counselor

    Based in South Portland

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, based in South Portland.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    707 Sable Oaks Dr Ste 230, South Portland, ME 04106
    View profile for Bonnie Cloukey, Counselor(207) 387-0801

  10. #10 Gary Bingham, Counselor

    Based in South Portland

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, based in South Portland.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    707 Sable Oaks Dr Ste 230, South Portland, ME 04106
    View profile for Gary Bingham, Counselor(207) 387-0801

  12. #12 Julie Clark, Counselor

    Based in South Portland

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, based in South Portland.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    707 Sable Oaks Dr Ste 230, South Portland, ME 04106
    View profile for Julie Clark, Counselor(207) 387-0801

  14. #14 Tracy Souza, Counselor

    Based in South Portland

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, based in South Portland.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    707 Sable Oaks Dr Ste 230, South Portland, ME 04106
    View profile for Tracy Souza, Counselor(207) 387-0801

  16. #16 Heather Lent, Counselor

    Based in South Portland

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, based in South Portland.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    707 Sable Oaks Dr Ste 230, South Portland, ME 04106
    View profile for Heather Lent, Counselor(207) 387-0801

  18. #18 Kristen Dunphe, Counselor

    Based in South Portland

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, based in South Portland.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    707 Sable Oaks Dr Ste 230, South Portland, ME 04106
    View profile for Kristen Dunphe, Counselor(207) 387-0801

  19. #19 Sara E. Nemitz, Counselor

    Based in South Portland

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, based in South Portland.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    707 Sable Oaks Dr Ste 230, South Portland, ME 04106
    View profile for Sara E. Nemitz, Counselor(207) 774-8700

  20. #20 Sylvia Park, Psychiatrist

    Based in Portland, 2 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.5★ from 27 Google reviews, 2 mi from South Portland.

    • 4.5★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    53 Baxter Blvd Ste 3, Portland, ME 04101
    View profile for Sylvia Park, Psychiatrist(207) 553-3070

  23. #23 Devin Cain, Counselor

    Based in Portland, 2 mi away

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, 2 mi from South Portland.

    • 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    11 Baxter Blvd 2nd Floor, Portland, ME 04101
    View profile for Devin Cain, Counselor(207) 828-4026

  24. #24 Kalyn Burgio, Counselor

    Based in Portland, 2 mi away

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, 2 mi from South Portland.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    11 Baxter Blvd 2nd Floor, Portland, ME 04101
    View profile for Kalyn Burgio, Counselor(207) 828-4026

All 50 family therapists

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in RP Score order; each links to its profile.

family therapists in South Portland, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Jessica Pulkkinen, Counselor565.0★ (5)2 mi
27Lindsay Woodward, Counselor565.0★ (5)2 mi
28Rachel Pierce, Counselor565.0★ (5)2 mi
29Stuart Kay, Counselor565.0★ (5)2 mi
30Tanya Zaldumbide, Counselor565.0★ (5)2 mi
31Carol Squires, Counselor555.0★ (5)2 mi
32Jennifer Anderson, Counselor554.8★ (4)2 mi
33Justine Fraser, Counselor555.0★ (3)2 mi
34Mark DuMars, Counselor555.0★ (3)2 mi
35Nathaniel Clark, Counselor555.0★ (3)2 mi
36Rosanna Bowman, Counselor555.0★ (3)2 mi
37Christine Bergeron, Counselor555.0★ (3)2 mi
38Paula Curran, Counselor555.0★ (3)2 mi
39LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Scarborough554.7★ (81)7 mi
40The Family Center of Maine544.8★ (32)6 mi
41Ellie Mental Health534.9★ (8)6 mi
42The Family Center of Maine525.0★ (33)10 mi
43Sharon Vigue, Counselor525.0★ (7)7 mi
44Yolanda Atencio, Counselor525.0★ (7)7 mi
45Lizabeth Bedard, Counselor525.0★ (6)7 mi
46Rebecca Padberg, Counselor525.0★ (6)7 mi
47Susan Benjaminsen, Counselor525.0★ (5)7 mi
48Kathryn Leonard, Counselor525.0★ (4)7 mi
49Justine Charbonneau, Counselor515.0★ (3)7 mi
50The Family Center of Maine504.9★ (18)10 mi

Also serving South Portland

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 South Portland
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Anna Sawyer, Counselor5.0★ (2)In South Portland
Ariel Alfis, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner4.9★ (10)In South Portland
Becky Rasmussen, Counselor5.0★ (2)In South Portland
Bishop Health - Portland4.7★ (140)In South Portland
Business No Longer Active5.0★ (2)In South Portland
Clear Catalyst-ADHD and Executive Function Coaching5.0★ (6)In South Portland
Comprehensive Collaborative Care PLLC5.0★ (2)In South Portland
Coppola Counseling & Consultation, LLC5.0★ (4)In South Portland
CoRecover, LLC4.3★ (35)In South Portland
David Murray LCSW5.0★ (1)In South Portland
For ME, LLC4.5★ (8)In South Portland
Greater Portland Health3.1★ (14)In South Portland
Hannah Farrington, Counselor5.0★ (2)In South Portland
Healing Tide Therapy3.3★ (3)In South Portland
Heart Stone Counseling LLC5.0★ (3)In South Portland
Jaycie Conkin, Counselor5.0★ (2)In South Portland
Kaitlin Rice, Counselor5.0★ (2)In South Portland
Kerry Dunn Healing5.0★ (1)In South Portland
Pillars Health Group - South Portland4.8★ (46)In South Portland
Virago Wellness5.0★ (5)In South Portland

How we ranked South Portland family therapists

We scored 50 South Portland 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 South Portland 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 South Portland: frequently asked questions

Who is the best family therapist in South Portland?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked family therapist in South Portland, ME is Broadway Crossings with an RP Score of 77/100. It has 2.6★ from 24 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Michelle Gaspar, Counselor (#2) and The Couples Center (#3) follow. We ranked 50 family therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many family therapists are there in South Portland?

RankedPsychologists ranks 50 family therapists serving South Portland, ME. 14 of them are based in South Portland; 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 South Portland work on weekends?

4 of 50 ranked family therapists post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Broadway Crossings (#1), Thriveworks Psychiatry & Counseling Portland (#4) and Art of Awareness (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do South Portland family therapists have?

The median Google rating among 50 rated family therapists in South Portland is 5.0★, with a median of 6 reviews. LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Portland has the most, 143 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 South Portland count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the South Portland 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 South Portland 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 South Portland

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 50 family therapists serving South Portland.

More family therapists and South Portland pages