77/100RP Score
Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.8★ from 1,239 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Best Psychologists in American Fork, UT (2026)
168 psychologists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in American Fork: Alpine Pediatrics, RP Score 77/100; 4.8★ from 1,239 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5 PM.
- 9
Most-reviewed: Alpine Pediatrics, 726 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 168 ranked after Alpine Pediatrics; ranked #9.
Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
168 American Fork psychologists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 21 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 168 rated practices.
Top 10 psychologists in American Fork 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.
| Rank | Business | RP Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alpine Pediatrics | 77 | 4.8★ (1,239) | Pleasant Grove, 2 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Patricia E. Taylor, PHD | 75 | 5.0★ (3) | American Fork | — | — |
| 3 | Alpine Pediatrics | 72 | 4.7★ (716) | Saratoga Springs, 6 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Robert B. Burr, PhD | 70 | 4.7★ (18) | American Fork | — | — |
| 5 | Tyler A. Money, PhD | 70 | 3.9★ (7) | Orem, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Transitional Behavior Support | 70 | 5.0★ (7) | American Fork | Evenings | — |
| 7 | Child, Adolescent and Adult Treatment Specialists | 70 | 4.3★ (12) | American Fork | — | — |
| 8 | Dave R. Summers, PhD | 70 | 3.0★ (4) | Orem, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Alpine Pediatrics | 69 | 4.5★ (726) | Lehi, 4 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 10 | Milestone Neurodevelopment Center | 69 | 4.1★ (9) | American Fork | — | — |
The 168 best psychologists in American Fork, 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.
Based in American Fork
75/100RP ScoreRanked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Saratoga Springs, 6 mi away
72/100RP ScoreRanked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.7★ from 716 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in American Fork
70/100RP ScoreRanked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.7★ from 18 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Orem, 5 mi away
70/100RP ScoreRanked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in American Fork
70/100RP ScoreRanked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in American Fork
70/100RP ScoreRanked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Orem, 5 mi away
70/100RP ScoreRanked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lehi, 4 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.5★ from 726 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in American Fork
69/100RP ScoreRanked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in American Fork
69/100RP ScoreRanked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in American Fork
69/100RP ScoreRanked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Provo, 10 mi away
68/100RP ScoreRanked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Orem, 7 mi away
68/100RP ScoreRanked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Orem, 8 mi away
68/100RP ScoreRanked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 3.3★ from 3 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lehi, 7 mi away
67/100RP ScoreRanked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.8★ from 108 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Pleasant Grove, 2 mi away
67/100RP ScoreRanked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 2.7★ from 3 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#18 Hansen Alan B
Based in Provo, 10 mi away
66/100RP ScoreRanked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Provo, 11 mi away
66/100RP ScoreRanked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Provo, 12 mi away
65/100RP ScoreRanked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.2★ from 22 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lehi, 6 mi away
65/100RP ScoreRanked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#22 Nathan Sewell
Based in Provo, 11 mi away
65/100RP ScoreRanked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Draper, 11 mi away
65/100RP ScoreRanked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 3.3★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Draper, 11 mi away
65/100RP ScoreRanked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in South Jordan, 14 mi away
65/100RP ScoreRanked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.7★ from 41 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Psychologists 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 168 ranked psychologists here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving American Fork
20 more psychologists within 20 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Acadian Counseling | 4.0★ (21) | In American Fork |
| American Fork Family Clinic | Wasatch Behavioral Health | 3.4★ (37) | In American Fork |
| Child and Family Hope Center | 5.0★ (17) | In American Fork |
| Clear Perspective Counseling | 4.7★ (14) | In American Fork |
| Family Services | 3.9★ (17) | In American Fork |
| Healthier You Counseling Center | 4.4★ (14) | In American Fork |
| Kind Light Counseling PLLC | 5.0★ (13) | In American Fork |
| Life Stone Counseling Centers | 4.7★ (73) | In American Fork |
| Ludmil Manov MD, American Fork | 4.3★ (141) | In American Fork |
| Nathan Sellers LCSW | 5.0★ (50) | In American Fork |
| New Beginnings Counseling Group | 4.7★ (12) | In American Fork |
| Pure Wellness Counseling | 5.0★ (38) | In American Fork |
| RELATE COUNSELING | 5.0★ (13) | In American Fork |
| Renew Relationship Counseling | 4.8★ (40) | In American Fork |
| Restoring Hope Counseling & Trauma Healing | 4.8★ (13) | In American Fork |
| Suncrest Counseling | 3.7★ (12) | In American Fork |
| The Family Therapy Clinic | 4.7★ (15) | In American Fork |
| Utah Family Therapy | 4.4★ (25) | In American Fork |
| Vibrant Life Therapy | 5.0★ (20) | In American Fork |
| Zest for Life Counseling | 4.5★ (13) | In American Fork |
How we ranked American Fork psychologists
We scored 168 American Fork psychologists 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In American Fork data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Review volume | 5% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of Google reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availability | Measured |
| Specialty focus | 25% | How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 15% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
How to choose a psychologist
- Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
- Make sure they regularly work with clients who have your concern, and ask what approach they use and why.
- If you may need testing as well as therapy (for example for ADHD or memory concerns), ask whether the practice does assessments itself.
- 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.
- Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
- After a few sessions, ask yourself whether you feel heard. Changing to a different provider is common and fine.
Questions to ask a psychologist
- Are you accepting new clients, and how soon could I start?
- Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
- How often do you work with concerns like mine?
- Do you offer psychological testing, or therapy only?
- 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.
Psychologists in American Fork: frequently asked questions
Who is the best psychologist in American Fork?
By RP Score, the highest-ranked psychologist in American Fork, UT is Alpine Pediatrics with an RP Score of 77/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,239 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 5 PM. Patricia E. Taylor, PHD (#2) and Alpine Pediatrics (#3) follow. We ranked 168 psychologists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many psychologists are there in American Fork?
RankedPsychologists ranks 168 psychologists serving American Fork, UT. 8 of them are based in American Fork; 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 psychologists in American Fork work on weekends?
21 of 168 ranked psychologists post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Alpine Pediatrics (#1), Alpine Pediatrics (#3) and Power Within Child Therapists PLLC (#13). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.
What Google rating do American Fork psychologists have?
The median Google rating among 168 rated psychologists in American Fork is 4.6★, with a median of 11 reviews. Alpine Pediatrics has the most, 1,239 reviews, and ranks #1. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does RankedPsychologists rank psychologists?
Each psychologist 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 psychologists outside American Fork count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the American Fork city center, our service radius for psychologists. 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 psychologists 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 psychologists in American Fork ranked?
Each practice gets an RP Score from 0 to 100 from 8 published factors, including its Google rating, how clearly it focuses on psychology and how close it is. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank. The score does not measure treatment outcomes.
What is the difference between a psychologist and a therapist?
“Psychologist” is a protected title: only people licensed by a state or provincial psychology board may use it. Most hold a doctorate (PhD or PsyD) and are trained in psychological testing as well as therapy. “Therapist” is a general word: licensed counselors, clinical social workers and marriage and family therapists also provide therapy under their own licenses.
Can I see a psychologist 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 American Fork
- November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 168 psychologists serving American Fork.
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- Trauma and PTSD therapists in American Fork70 ranked
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- Psychiatrists in American Fork165 ranked
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