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Best Family Therapists in Wallingford Center, CT (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Wallingford Center: Alternative Paths Counseling & Psychotherapy Services, RP Score 70/100; 3.7★ from 14 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 3 PM.

  2. 17

    Most-reviewed: Cortes Counseling, 104 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 57 ranked; ranked #17.

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

57 Wallingford Center family therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 23 open Saturdays and 14 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 57 rated practices.

Top 10 family therapists in Wallingford Center 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 Wallingford Center at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Alternative Paths Counseling & Psychotherapy Services703.7★ (14)Wallingford, 3 mi awaySat · EveningsOverall
2Korman Nicki632.0★ (4)Guilford, 11 mi away——
3Roeder & Polansky Family Associates633.7★ (3)Middletown, 12 mi away——
4Personal Growth Concepts Inc625.0★ (3)Naugatuck, 13 mi away——
5My Father My Son Counseling624.2★ (5)Hamden, 8 mi away——
6After the Hatch -permanently closed625.0★ (6)East Haven, 16 mi awaySat · Sun—
7Connecticut Resource Group613.0★ (6)Waterbury, 14 mi away——
8Centerpiece Behavioral Health Services614.7★ (21)Wallingford, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Adolescent & Family Counseling Center, LLC604.3★ (6)Cheshire, 5 mi awaySat · Evenings—
10Coastal Counseling Associates LLC592.4★ (7)Madison, 16 mi away——

The 57 best family therapists in Wallingford Center, 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. Ranked #1 in Wallingford Center

    Based in Wallingford, 3 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 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.

    • 3.7★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    300 Church St, Wallingford, CT 06492
  2. Based in Guilford, 11 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 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.

    • 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    2514 Boston Post Rd Ste 8C, Guilford, CT 06437
  3. Based in Hamden, 8 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #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.

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    60 Connolly Pkwy #101, Hamden, CT 06514
  4. Based in Hamden, 6 mi away

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 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.

    • 4.4★ from 48 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–8 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2911 Dixwell Ave #401, Hamden, CT 06518
  5. Based in Oxford, 15 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 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.

    • 4.9★ from 104 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–9 PM
    Address
    350 Center Rock Green #10, Oxford, CT 06478
  6. Based in Hamden, 6 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 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.

    • 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2558 Whitney Ave Ste 201, 2nd Floor, Hamden, CT 06518
  7. Based in Branford, 12 mi away

    53/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 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.

    • 4.8★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 7 AM–6 PM · Thu 7 AM–9 PM · Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 7 AM–3 PM
    Address
    209 Montowese St Ste 2N, Branford, CT 06405
  8. Based in Middletown, 11 mi away

    52/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews
    Address
    330 S Main St, Middletown, CT 06457
  9. Based in Plainville, 16 mi away

    52/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–10 PM
    Address
    17 Farmington Ave, Plainville, CT 06062
  10. Based in Hamden, 6 mi away

    51/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 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.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    Center II, 2321 Whitney Ave Ste 103, Hamden, CT 06518

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 57 ranked family therapists here; the rest are on their profiles.

family therapists in Wallingford Center, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Root & Return Wellness495.0★ (16)11 mi
27CT Family Counseling LLC494.7★ (15)20 mi
28Trinity Wellness of CT485.0★ (20)15 mi
29Nightfall Counseling LLC485.0★ (12)19 mi
30Meaningful Life Counseling485.0★ (14)11 mi
31Catholic Charities Behavioral Health Clinic473.8★ (11)10 mi
32James Clarke, LPC474.4★ (7)15 mi
33Family Psychiatric Services, LLC474.9★ (20)13 mi
34Peaceful Mind Behavioral Health & Wellness473.8★ (34)16 mi
35Alex Klein, MS, LCSW474.8★ (16)17 mi
36Newport Academy473.3★ (7)18 mi
37Anna Haven Behavioral Health Services473.7★ (3)14 mi
38APT Foundation473.8★ (49)13 mi
39Clifford Beers Community Care Center462.6★ (21)10 mi
40Tides of Mind Counseling of Connecticut - Waterbury463.2★ (43)15 mi
41Reflections Counseling and Consulting Services, LLC463.1★ (19)19 mi
42WCT Behavioral Health & Wellness463.2★ (41)11 mi
43Perspectives Center for Care, Inc452.2★ (6)15 mi
44My Story Counseling, LLC445.0★ (6)18 mi
45Upward Counseling444.0★ (4)14 mi
46Above and Beyond Community Services435.0★ (3)15 mi
47Esther Wu – Mental Health Counseling & Art Therapy (CT/NY)425.0★ (3)17 mi
48Alanna M. Voloshin, LCSW Counseling LLC425.0★ (4)19 mi
49Vicky Tompkins, MS, LMFT425.0★ (3)16 mi
50Adam's House425.0★ (12)17 mi

Also serving Wallingford Center

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 Wallingford Center
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Angelo Farenga MA, Licensed Professional Counselor5.0★ (2)19 mi
Anna Haven Behavioral Health Services3.0★ (2)7 mi
Family Therapy Center of Bristol3.0★ (2)17 mi
Fearless Futures Therapy5.0★ (1)In Wallingford Center
Fianna Family Therapy5.0★ (2)19 mi
Gratton Robert PHD3.5★ (2)16 mi
Greater New Haven Counseling and Family Therapy3.0★ (2)7 mi
Haley Neidich Psychotherapy and Consulting5.0★ (1)11 mi
Little Seeds Counseling LLC5.0★ (2)12 mi
Marjorie G. Hart, LCSW5.0★ (1)12 mi
Nathiel Susan PHD1.0★ (1)5 mi
Non-Violence Alliance1.0★ (1)12 mi
Peaceful Mind Behavioral Health & Wellness5.0★ (1)11 mi
Safe Harbor Christian Counseling5.0★ (2)15 mi
Safe Harbor Christian Counseling5.0★ (1)8 mi
Safe Harbor Christian Counseling5.0★ (1)11 mi
Shed Your Stress Counseling LLC5.0★ (1)5 mi
The Beta Program5.0★ (1)5 mi
Today's Youth, LLC3.5★ (2)15 mi
You and Yours LLC5.0★ (2)6 mi

How we ranked Wallingford Center family therapists

We scored 57 Wallingford Center 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 Wallingford Center 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 Wallingford Center: frequently asked questions

Who is the best family therapist in Wallingford Center?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked family therapist in Wallingford Center, CT is Alternative Paths Counseling & Psychotherapy Services with an RP Score of 70/100. It has 3.7★ from 14 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 3 PM. Korman Nicki (#2) and Roeder & Polansky Family Associates (#3) follow. We ranked 57 family therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many family therapists are there in Wallingford Center?

RankedPsychologists ranks 57 family therapists serving Wallingford Center, 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 Wallingford Center work on weekends?

23 of 57 ranked family therapists post Saturday hours and 14 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Alternative Paths Counseling & Psychotherapy Services (#1), After the Hatch -permanently closed (#6) and Centerpiece Behavioral Health Services (#8). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Wallingford Center family therapists have?

The median Google rating among 57 rated family therapists in Wallingford Center is 4.6★, with a median of 10 reviews. Cortes Counseling has the most, 104 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 Wallingford Center count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Wallingford Center 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 Wallingford Center 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 Wallingford Center

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 57 family therapists serving Wallingford Center.