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Best Family Therapists in Tucson, AZ (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Tucson: PPEP Inc Rural Operations, RP Score 73/100; 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

  2. 17

    Most-reviewed: CODAC Health, Recovery & Wellness - Speedway, 371 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 47 ranked; ranked #17.

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

47 Tucson family therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 13 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.2★ across 47 rated practices.

Top 10 family therapists in Tucson 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 Tucson at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1PPEP Inc Rural Operations735.0★ (4)Tucson—Overall
2Esperero Family Center733.7★ (3)Tucson——
3Linda Cerveny Lcsw722.3★ (3)Tucson——
4New Life Counseling703.3★ (7)TucsonSat—
5COPE Community Services - Youth & Family Services704.2★ (47)TucsonEvenings—
6CODAC Health, Recovery & Wellness - Substance Use Treatment & Medication Assisted Treatment674.4★ (272)TucsonSat · Sun · Evenings—
7Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Tucson634.7★ (43)TucsonSat · Sun · Evenings—
8Relationship Renovation634.6★ (52)TucsonSat · Sun · Evenings—
9Marriage and Communication Coaching634.7★ (38)TucsonSat · Sun · Evenings—
10Let All Thrive Counseling and Coaching625.0★ (11)TucsonSat · Sun · Evenings—

The 47 best family therapists in Tucson, 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.

  2. #2 Esperero Family Center

    Based in Tucson

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 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.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    5669 N Oracle Rd #2101, Tucson, AZ 85704
    View profile for Esperero Family Center(520) 326-8424

  3. #3 Linda Cerveny Lcsw

    Based in Tucson

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    6965 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85704
    View profile for Linda Cerveny Lcsw(520) 797-1234

  4. #4 New Life Counseling

    Based in Tucson

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1779 N Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85712
    View profile for New Life Counseling(800) 678-0648

  6. #6 CODAC Health, Recovery & Wellness - Substance Use Treatment & Medication Assisted Treatment

    Based in Tucson

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.4★ from 272 Google reviews, based in Tucson.

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

    • 4.4★ from 272 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    380 E Fort Lowell Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705
    View profile for CODAC Health, Recovery & Wellness - Substance Use Treatment & Medication Assisted Treatment(520) 202-1786

  12. #12 Tucson Counseling

    Based in Tucson

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and proximity: 3.1★ from 19 Google reviews, based in Tucson.

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

    • 3.1★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 6 AM–8 PM
    Address
    7070 N Oracle Rd #115, Tucson, AZ 85704
    View profile for Tucson Counseling(520) 873-8562

  13. #13 Larry Peter

    Based in Oro Valley, 9 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7790 N Oracle Rd #120, Oro Valley, AZ 85704
    View profile for Larry Peter(520) 429-3359

  18. #18 Mosaic Mental Health

    Based in Tucson

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.9★ from 11 Google reviews, based in Tucson.

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

    • 4.9★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    510 E Fort Lowell Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705
    View profile for Mosaic Mental Health(520) 499-0768

  19. #19 Cathexis

    Based in Tucson

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.0★ from 13 Google reviews, based in Tucson.

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

    • 4.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 10 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    6280 E Pima St #100, Tucson, AZ 85712
    View profile for Cathexis(520) 329-1250

  21. #21 Mosaic Mental Health

    Based in Tucson

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, based in Tucson.

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

    • 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    450 E Navajo Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705
    View profile for Mosaic Mental Health(520) 499-0768

  22. #22 Casa de los Niños

    Based in Tucson

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.3★ from 158 Google reviews, based in Tucson.

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

    • 4.3★ from 158 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1120 N 5th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705
    View profile for Casa de los Niños(520) 624-5600

  24. #24 Feldman Clyde PHD

    Based in Tucson

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and proximity: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, based in Tucson.

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

    • 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    5210 E Pima St #200, Tucson, AZ 85712
    View profile for Feldman Clyde PHD(520) 326-6060

All 47 family therapists

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #47, in RP Score order; each links to its profile.

family therapists in Tucson, ranks 26 to 47
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Restored Hope Counseling573.4★ (5)In Tucson
27Transitions Counseling and Consulting574.3★ (41)In Tucson
28Autism Spectrum Therapies AST574.0★ (4)In Tucson
29Entune Behavioral Health574.3★ (46)In Tucson
30Transitions Counseling and Consulting564.2★ (22)In Tucson
31TLC Transitional Living Communities Thurber House562.3★ (27)In Tucson
32Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism564.6★ (18)In Tucson
33Entune Behavioral Health553.7★ (79)In Tucson
34Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism554.5★ (8)In Tucson
35Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism544.3★ (6)In Tucson
36The Aleph Center, PLLC543.4★ (30)In Tucson
37Alden Carroll Counseling545.0★ (8)In Tucson
38Arizona Baptist Children's Services & Family Ministries543.5★ (15)In Tucson
39Renewal Centers543.6★ (24)In Tucson
40Clarvida543.2★ (37)In Tucson
41CODAC Health, Recovery & Wellness - Country Club543.1★ (14)In Tucson
42Tucson Outpatient Psychiatry543.3★ (21)In Tucson
43Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism543.7★ (3)In Tucson
44AMI Behavioral Health Services/Anger Management543.7★ (9)In Tucson
45Desert Rose Clinic532.4★ (16)In Tucson
46CODAC Health, Recovery & Wellness - Administration521.8★ (19)In Tucson
47Olive Branch Counseling Services, LLC515.0★ (36)9 mi

Also serving Tucson

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 Tucson
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Artemis Adolescent Healing Center4.6★ (68)In Tucson
Calm Clinic4.4★ (104)In Tucson
Catalina Behavioral Health4.5★ (215)In Tucson
CODAC Health, Recovery & Wellness - Cobblestone Court4.3★ (332)In Tucson
Community Medical Services4.5★ (118)In Tucson
Connections Health Solutions - Crisis Response Center1.9★ (126)In Tucson
Cottonwood Tucson4.1★ (210)In Tucson
Desert Sage Behavioral Health3.9★ (117)In Tucson
Easterseals Blake Foundation4.2★ (168)In Tucson
Excel Psychiatric Care. Mahmoud Moghaddami Psychiatric Mental Health NP4.7★ (132)In Tucson
La Frontera Center - South Tucson Clinic3.5★ (129)In Tucson
Marana Health at Wilmot4.1★ (587)In Tucson
Perception Counseling2.2★ (60)In Tucson
Resilient Health4.6★ (71)In Tucson
Sabino Recovery4.5★ (74)In Tucson
Sonora Behavioral Health2.4★ (302)In Tucson
Sonoran Serenity Inc5.0★ (208)In Tucson
Soul Space4.8★ (128)In Tucson
Sunrise Mental Health - Psychiatrist Depression Anxiety ADHD4.8★ (244)In Tucson
Wellbeing Institute3.7★ (61)In Tucson

How we ranked Tucson family therapists

We scored 47 Tucson 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 Tucson 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 Tucson: frequently asked questions

Who is the best family therapist in Tucson?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked family therapist in Tucson, AZ is PPEP Inc Rural Operations with an RP Score of 73/100. It has 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews. Esperero Family Center (#2) and Linda Cerveny Lcsw (#3) follow. We ranked 47 family therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many family therapists are there in Tucson?

RankedPsychologists ranks 47 family therapists serving Tucson, AZ. 45 of them are based in Tucson; 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 Tucson work on weekends?

13 of 47 ranked family therapists post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are New Life Counseling (#4), CODAC Health, Recovery & Wellness - Substance Use Treatment & Medication Assisted Treatment (#6) and Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Tucson (#7). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Tucson family therapists have?

The median Google rating among 47 rated family therapists in Tucson is 4.2★, with a median of 18 reviews. CODAC Health, Recovery & Wellness - Speedway has the most, 371 reviews, and ranks #17. 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 Tucson count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Tucson 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 Tucson 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 Tucson

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 47 family therapists serving Tucson.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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