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Best Family Therapists in Wells Beach Station, ME (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Wells Beach Station: Craig Hadley, Strafford Counseling, RP Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

  2. 6

    Most-reviewed: LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Dover, 370 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 23 ranked; ranked #6.

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

23 Wells Beach Station family therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 1 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 23 rated practices.

Top 10 family therapists in Wells Beach Station 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 Wells Beach Station at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inBest for
1Craig Hadley, Strafford Counseling615.0★ (5)Dover, 17 mi awayOverall
2Chestnut Hill Counseling Associates: Savage-Reeder Lucia604.0★ (3)Dover, 17 mi away—
3Begin Anew Counseling594.0★ (4)Dover, 18 mi away—
4Sweetser592.7★ (10)Sanford, 12 mi away—
5Portsmouth Exeter Mental Health594.0★ (4)Portsmouth, 19 mi away—
6LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Dover464.4★ (370)Dover, 17 mi awayMost reviews
7David Schmidt, Psychiatrist454.5★ (62)Dover, 17 mi away—
8Richard Naimark, Psychiatrist454.5★ (63)Dover, 17 mi away—
9LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Portsmouth444.7★ (105)Portsmouth, 20 mi away—
10Kristen Lawlor, Counselor445.0★ (8)Dover, 17 mi away—

The 23 best family therapists in Wells Beach Station, 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.

  3. #3 Begin Anew Counseling

    Based in Dover, 18 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    102 Durham Rd, Dover, NH 03820
    View profile for Begin Anew Counseling(603) 742-3222

  4. #4 Sweetser

    Based in Sanford, 12 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 2.7★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.7★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    863 Main St, Sanford, ME 04073
    View profile for Sweetser(800) 434-3000

  6. #6 LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Dover

    Based in Dover, 17 mi away

    46/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.4★ from 370 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 370 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    16 5th St, Dover, NH 03820
    View profile for LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Dover(603) 749-4462

  7. #7 David Schmidt, Psychiatrist

    Based in Dover, 17 mi away

    45/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.5★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 62 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    16 5th St, Dover, NH 03820
    View profile for David Schmidt, Psychiatrist(603) 749-4462

  8. #8 Richard Naimark, Psychiatrist

    Based in Dover, 17 mi away

    45/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.5★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 63 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    16 5th St, Dover, NH 03820
    View profile for Richard Naimark, Psychiatrist(603) 749-4462

  9. #9 LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Portsmouth

    Based in Portsmouth, 20 mi away

    44/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 105 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 105 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–6 PM · Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    539 Islington St Suite 4, Portsmouth, NH 03801
    View profile for LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Portsmouth(603) 427-6565

  10. #10 Kristen Lawlor, Counselor

    Based in Dover, 17 mi away

    44/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    16 5th St, Dover, NH 03820
    View profile for Kristen Lawlor, Counselor(603) 749-4462

  11. #11 Sylvia Bradd, Counselor

    Based in Dover, 17 mi away

    44/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.5★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    16 5th St, Dover, NH 03820
    View profile for Sylvia Bradd, Counselor(603) 749-4462

  12. #12 Charles Farrell, Counselor

    Based in Dover, 17 mi away

    44/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    16 5th St, Dover, NH 03820
    View profile for Charles Farrell, Counselor(603) 749-4462

  13. #13 Richard Tomb, Psychiatrist

    Based in Portsmouth, 19 mi away

    44/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    414 State Street Ste 2, Portsmouth, NH 03801
    View profile for Richard Tomb, Psychiatrist(603) 689-7890

  14. #14 The Family Center of Maine

    Based in Biddeford, 19 mi away

    44/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5 Stewart Dr Unit 201, Scarborough, ME 04074
    View profile for The Family Center of Maine(207) 303-0061

  15. #15 George Nowak, Psychiatrist

    Based in Portsmouth, 20 mi away

    43/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 42 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–6 PM · Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    539 Islington St Suite 4, Portsmouth, NH 03801
    View profile for George Nowak, Psychiatrist(603) 427-6565

  16. #16 Ellie Mental Health

    Based in Portsmouth, 20 mi away

    43/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–8 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    501 Islington St Ste 2D, Portsmouth, NH 03801
    View profile for Ellie Mental Health(603) 288-1254

  17. #17 The Family Center of Maine

    Based in Saco, 18 mi away

    43/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3 Community Dr, Saco, ME 04072
    View profile for The Family Center of Maine(207) 219-8227

  18. #18 Dean Pratt, Therapy Clinician

    Based in Dover, 17 mi away

    43/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    16 5th St #0, Dover, NH 03820
    View profile for Dean Pratt, Therapy Clinician(603) 689-7890

  19. #19 Hannah Noel, Counselor

    Based in Dover, 17 mi away

    43/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    16 5th St, Dover, NH 03820
    View profile for Hannah Noel, Counselor(603) 749-4462

  20. #20 Tristram Dashti-Gibson, Counselor

    Based in Portsmouth, 20 mi away

    42/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–6 PM · Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    539 Islington St Suite 4, Portsmouth, NH 03801
    View profile for Tristram Dashti-Gibson, Counselor(603) 427-6565

  22. #22 Dawna Conversano, Counselor

    Based in Portsmouth, 20 mi away

    41/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–6 PM · Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    539 Islington St Suite 4, Portsmouth, NH 03801
    View profile for Dawna Conversano, Counselor(603) 427-6565

  23. #23 Maura Fine, Counselor

    Based in Portsmouth, 20 mi away

    41/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–6 PM · Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    539 Islington St Suite 4, Portsmouth, NH 03801
    View profile for Maura Fine, Counselor(603) 427-6565

Also serving Wells Beach Station

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 Wells Beach Station
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Carley Soule, Counselor5.0★ (2)17 mi
Counseling AssociatesIn Wells Beach Station
Crowley Cali3.0★ (2)14 mi
Fresh Start Counseling5.0★ (2)14 mi
Gregory Lennox, Counselor5.0★ (2)20 mi
Hannah Foran, Counselor5.0★ (2)17 mi
Headwaters Wellness, LLC5.0★ (3)In Wells Beach Station
Hillary Hartwick5.0★ (1)6 mi
Hollie Crosbie, Counselor5.0★ (2)17 mi
Katherine Stevens WestmorelandIn Wells Beach Station
Kathryn Lachance, Counselor5.0★ (2)17 mi
Kevan Walker, Counselor5.0★ (2)17 mi
Meghan Harford, Counselor5.0★ (2)20 mi
Mending Minds Counseling, LLCIn Wells Beach Station
Michael W. Bean, LCPC3.3★ (9)In Wells Beach Station
Nannette Nero Zuke LMFT LLC5.0★ (1)In Wells Beach Station
Pine Coast CounselingIn Wells Beach Station
Pulsifer Anne E5.0★ (2)In Wells Beach Station
Wayfinder Wellness and Psychotherapy ServicesIn Wells Beach Station
William Badgley, Counselor4.0★ (2)17 mi

How we ranked Wells Beach Station family therapists

We scored 23 Wells Beach Station 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 Wells Beach Station 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 Wells Beach Station: frequently asked questions

Who is the best family therapist in Wells Beach Station?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked family therapist in Wells Beach Station, ME is Craig Hadley, Strafford Counseling with an RP Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews. Chestnut Hill Counseling Associates: Savage-Reeder Lucia (#2) and Begin Anew Counseling (#3) follow. We ranked 23 family therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many family therapists are there in Wells Beach Station?

RankedPsychologists ranks 23 family therapists serving Wells Beach Station, ME. 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 Wells Beach Station work on weekends?

1 of 23 ranked family therapists post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Ellie Mental Health (#16). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Wells Beach Station family therapists have?

The median Google rating among 23 rated family therapists in Wells Beach Station is 4.7★, with a median of 8 reviews. LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Dover has the most, 370 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Wells Beach Station count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Wells Beach Station 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 Wells Beach Station 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 Wells Beach Station

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 23 family therapists serving Wells Beach Station.

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