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Best Family Therapists in Westminster, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Westminster: Huntington Beach Christian Counseling, RP Score 77/100; 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 8 PM.

  2. 25

    Most-reviewed: Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Huntington Beach, 109 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 273 ranked; ranked #25.

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

273 Westminster family therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 111 open Saturdays and 49 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 273 rated practices.

Top 10 family therapists in Westminster 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 Westminster at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Huntington Beach Christian Counseling775.0★ (75)Huntington Beach, 2 mi awaySat · EveningsOverall
2Vantage Counseling Center725.0★ (4)Fountain Valley, 6 mi awaySat · Sun—
3Jessi Moon Mindfulness715.0★ (3)Huntington Beach, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4NEWPORT BEACH CHRISTIAN COUNSELING715.0★ (54)Newport Beach, 11 mi awaySat · Sun—
5Center For Fulfilling Solutions702.6★ (5)Garden Grove, 6 mi away——
6Grace Counseling Group705.0★ (3)Los Alamitos, 4 mi awaySat · Evenings—
7Grupo Crecer695.0★ (10)Anaheim, 6 mi awaySat—
8Veronica Demarco, LMFT694.7★ (14)Santa Ana, 10 mi away——
9Secure Visitation695.0★ (7)Newport Beach, 10 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Novus Mindful Life Institute Family Counseling and Recovery694.8★ (20)Garden Grove, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 273 best family therapists in Westminster, 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. Based in Fountain Valley, 6 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–5 PM
    Address
    17220 Newhope St #205, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
  2. Based in Huntington Beach, 6 mi away

    71/100RP Score

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

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–7 PM · Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed 8 AM–7 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–4 PM · Sun 11 AM–2 PM
    Address
    1600 Palm Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
  3. Based in Los Alamitos, 4 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–9 PM · Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4132 Katella Ave Unit 104, Los Alamitos, CA 90720
  4. Based in Anaheim, 6 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    421 N Brookhurst Ave #100, Anaheim, CA 92801
  5. Based in Santa Ana, 10 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews
    Address
    540 N Golden Cir Dr #202, Santa Ana, CA 92705
  6. Based in Newport Beach, 10 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 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.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    3857 Birch St Ste 276, Newport Beach, CA 92660
  7. 69/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–10 PM
    Address
    12832 Valley View St Ste 107, Garden Grove, CA 92845
  8. Based in Long Beach, 7 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 2.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    park central professional building, 5175 CA-1 #304, Long Beach, CA 90804
  9. Based in Huntington Beach, 5 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    18811 Huntington St Unit 240, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
  10. Based in Irvine, 16 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.9★ from 68 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 68 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–8 PM
    Address
    16485 Laguna Canyon Rd Ste 200, Irvine, CA 92618
  11. Based in Tustin, 11 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    145 W Main St Ste 100, Tustin, CA 92780
  12. Based in Orange, 10 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 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
    1439 E Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92866
  13. Based in Fountain Valley, 5 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Thu 10 AM–9 PM · Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10061 Talbert Ave Ste 365, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
  14. Based in Costa Mesa, 11 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    Newport Office Tower, 485 E 17th St Ste 201, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
  15. Based in Newport Beach, 10 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4000 Westerly Pl, Newport Beach, CA 92660
  16. Based in Santa Ana, 10 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 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
    505 N Tustin Ave #188, Santa Ana, CA 92705
  17. Based in Orange, 9 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    162 N Glassell St Ste C, Orange, CA 92866
  18. Based in Huntington Beach, 3 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.3★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 3.3★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–9 PM · Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun 8 AM–7 PM
    Address
    17111 Beach Blvd 102, 202, 204 & 205, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
  19. Based in Santa Ana, 10 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 2.6★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.6★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 3 PM–8 PM · Tue–Sat 9 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2030 E 4th St Ste F138, Santa Ana, CA 92705
  20. Based in Long Beach, 7 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 11 AM–8 PM · Tue 8 AM–8 PM · Wed 9 AM–8 PM · Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    5855 E Naples Plaza Ste 307, Long Beach, CA 90803

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

family therapists in Westminster, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Jennifer Yates, MFT635.0★ (8)4 mi
27Elizabeth Middleton, MA MFT624.8★ (4)6 mi
28Olive Crest623.3★ (26)10 mi
29Andrea Schoon Therapy (Newport Beach)625.0★ (11)13 mi
30Melissa Paramo Therapy, LMFT614.9★ (48)9 mi
31Forbes Individual and Family Therapy, Inc.604.9★ (39)10 mi
32Peace of Mind Wellness & Family Counseling, Inc.603.0★ (8)9 mi
33Rockman Marriage and Family Counseling - Dr. Steve Rockman, PhD.605.0★ (5)11 mi
34LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Westminster604.6★ (89)In Westminster
35Shields For Families603.7★ (3)18 mi
36Sano Counseling Center Long Beach605.0★ (17)6 mi
37HPI Counseling Center603.9★ (7)19 mi
38Nido Individual and Family Therapy604.9★ (14)10 mi
39Stillwater Behavioral Health595.0★ (10)9 mi
40Todd Creager LCSW, LMFT595.0★ (16)2 mi
41Affirming Therapy of Orange County593.7★ (3)4 mi
42CAV Family Therapy Inc.595.0★ (11)11 mi
43Practices of Lynn A. Gardiner, M.A., LMFT, Licensed Therapist & Neurofeedback Practitioner .594.3★ (3)4 mi
44Center for Individual & Family Therapy595.0★ (8)9 mi
45Moment of Clarity594.9★ (34)5 mi
46Amie Lowery-Luyties, MFT595.0★ (7)10 mi
47Moment of Clarity594.7★ (24)11 mi
48Irvine Family Counseling595.0★ (41)16 mi
49Sharon Chan, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist#88879585.0★ (17)11 mi
50Mark Howerton, LMFT584.4★ (5)9 mi

Also serving Westminster

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 Westminster
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Agape health services ca5.0★ (2)In Westminster
Christopher Brown, CounselorIn Westminster
Ingrid Murrle, Counselor5.0★ (1)In Westminster
Jean Jones, CounselorIn Westminster
Joshua Suri, Counselor5.0★ (4)In Westminster
Julie Duane, Psychiatric Nurse PractitionerIn Westminster
Ligaya Resurreccion, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner5.0★ (1)In Westminster
Lynne M. Palmer, LMFTIn Westminster
Marsalee Malatesta, Counselor5.0★ (2)In Westminster
New Day Group5.0★ (1)In Westminster
New Hope counselingIn Westminster
Phoenix Rising Intuitive Counseling & Energy Healing, LLC5.0★ (72)In Westminster
Pooja Sharma, Counselor5.0★ (1)In Westminster
Progeny Psychiatric Clinic - Westminster4.1★ (12)In Westminster
Rafael Gomez, LMFTIn Westminster
Simona Borza, Psychiatric Nurse PractitionerIn Westminster
Spectrum Behavioral Therapies5.0★ (5)In Westminster
The Porch Therapy GroupIn Westminster
Vo Darline T PhDIn Westminster
Westminster Recovery - Addiction Treatment Center4.9★ (14)In Westminster

How we ranked Westminster family therapists

We scored 273 Westminster 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 Westminster 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 Westminster: frequently asked questions

Who is the best family therapist in Westminster?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked family therapist in Westminster, CA is Huntington Beach Christian Counseling with an RP Score of 77/100. It has 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 8 PM. Vantage Counseling Center (#2) and Jessi Moon Mindfulness (#3) follow. We ranked 273 family therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many family therapists are there in Westminster?

RankedPsychologists ranks 273 family therapists serving Westminster, CA. 1 of them is based in Westminster; 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 Westminster work on weekends?

111 of 273 ranked family therapists post Saturday hours and 49 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Huntington Beach Christian Counseling (#1), Vantage Counseling Center (#2) and Jessi Moon Mindfulness (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Westminster family therapists have?

The median Google rating among 273 rated family therapists in Westminster is 4.9★, with a median of 7 reviews. Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Huntington Beach has the most, 109 reviews, and ranks #25. 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 Westminster count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 273 family therapists serving Westminster.