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Best Psychologists in Arden-Arcade, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Arden-Arcade: Capitol Psychological Assessment, Inc., RP Score 76/100; 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 3

    Most-reviewed: Love Heal Grow: Relationship-Focused Therapy Center, 87 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 97 ranked; ranked #3.

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

97 Arden-Arcade psychologists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 22 open Saturdays and 17 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 97 rated practices.

Most of this list also appears on the Psychologists in Sacramento ranking. See Psychologists in Sacramento

Top 10 psychologists in Arden-Arcade 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 psychologists in Arden-Arcade at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Capitol Psychological Assessment, Inc.764.2★ (5)Sacramento, 1 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Mending Feelings Psychotherapy754.3★ (7)Arden-ArcadeSat · Sun · Evenings—
3Love Heal Grow: Relationship-Focused Therapy Center754.8★ (87)Sacramento, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
4Tondow Lauriane PHD705.0★ (3)Sacramento, 5 mi away——
5Wisdom Institute705.0★ (5)Sacramento, 6 mi awaySat · Sun—
6Bridges of the Mind Psychological Services704.4★ (46)Sacramento, 2 mi away——
7Catherine Cohen, PSYD703.7★ (3)Sacramento, 5 mi away——
8Mark Ettensohn, Psy.D.693.7★ (3)Sacramento, 5 mi away——
9Leona S. Kashersky, PSYD693.3★ (10)Sacramento, 6 mi away——
10Nicholas Larry PHD692.3★ (3)Sacramento, 6 mi away——

The 97 best psychologists in Arden-Arcade, 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.

  4. #4 Tondow Lauriane PHD

    Based in Sacramento, 5 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 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
    3560 J St Ste 6, Sacramento, CA 95816
    View profile for Tondow Lauriane PHD(916) 974-7960

  5. #5 Wisdom Institute

    Based in Sacramento, 6 mi away

    70/100RP Score

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

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    2710 X St, Sacramento, CA 95818
    View profile for Wisdom Institute(916) 595-7233

  7. #7 Catherine Cohen, PSYD

    Based in Sacramento, 5 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 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.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    3010 I St, Sacramento, CA 95816
    View profile for Catherine Cohen, PSYD(916) 444-8834

  9. #9 Leona S. Kashersky, PSYD

    Based in Sacramento, 6 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 3.3★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.3★ from 10 Google reviews
    Address
    Crossroads Bldg, 2710 X St, Sacramento, CA 95818
    View profile for Leona S. Kashersky, PSYD(916) 595-7233

  10. #10 Nicholas Larry PHD

    Based in Sacramento, 6 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 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
    2428 K St #5002, Sacramento, CA 95816
    View profile for Nicholas Larry PHD(916) 973-9058

  12. #12 Cannon Psychology Inc.

    Based in Arden-Arcade

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–4 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Cannon Psychology Inc.(858) 367-3368

  13. #13 Christopher L. Mathe, PHD

    Based in Rancho Cordova, 7 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 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.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    11344 Coloma Rd Suite 435, Gold River, CA 95670
    View profile for Christopher L. Mathe, PHD(916) 709-1170

  14. #14 Joy Aubrey Eliz PhD

    Based in Sacramento, 5 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1441 37th St, Sacramento, CA 95816
    View profile for Joy Aubrey Eliz PhD(916) 453-1006

  15. #15 Amber Cation, Counselor

    Based in Sacramento, 3 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    100 Howe Ave Ste 170N, Sacramento, CA 95825
    View profile for Amber Cation, Counselor(925) 282-1778

  16. #16 Reward Learning, LLC

    Based in Roseville, 14 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–8 PM
    Address
    1430 Blue Oaks Blvd Ste 120, Roseville, CA 95747
    View profile for Reward Learning, LLC(916) 330-4443

  18. #18 Deep Insight Psychology

    Based in Carmichael, 4 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 10 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    5740 Windmill Way #8, Carmichael, CA 95608
    View profile for Deep Insight Psychology(510) 200-8334

  19. #19 Marietta L. Rubien, LCSW

    Based in Citrus Heights, 10 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 1.8★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 1.8★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    Old Auburn Oaks Professionsl Building, 8084 Old Auburn Rd, Citrus Heights, CA 95610
    View profile for Marietta L. Rubien, LCSW(916) 723-8773

  20. #20 CAPS Clinic

    Based in Sacramento, 4 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 3.2★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3331 Power Inn Rd #140, Sacramento, CA 95826
    View profile for CAPS Clinic(916) 875-1183

  22. #22 Christine A. Volker, PHD

    Based in Roseville, 11 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 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.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    775 Sunrise Ave Ste 210, Roseville, CA 95661
    View profile for Christine A. Volker, PHD(916) 812-3004

  24. #24 Gilchrist Randy A

    Based in Roseville, 12 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    1899 E Roseville Pkwy #100, Roseville, CA 95661
    View profile for Gilchrist Randy A(916) 899-4990

  25. #25 Michelle Deubert, PsyD

    Based in Roseville, 12 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 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
    2412 Professional Dr, Roseville, CA 95661
    View profile for Michelle Deubert, PsyD(916) 469-5803

How we ranked Arden-Arcade psychologists

We scored 97 Arden-Arcade 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

RP Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Arden-Arcade 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 psychologist

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure they regularly work with clients who have your concern, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. If you may need testing as well as therapy (for example for ADHD or memory concerns), ask whether the practice does assessments itself.
  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 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 Arden-Arcade: frequently asked questions

Who is the best psychologist in Arden-Arcade?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked psychologist in Arden-Arcade, CA is Capitol Psychological Assessment, Inc. with an RP Score of 76/100. It has 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Mending Feelings Psychotherapy (#2) and Love Heal Grow: Relationship-Focused Therapy Center (#3) follow. We ranked 97 psychologists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many psychologists are there in Arden-Arcade?

RankedPsychologists ranks 97 psychologists serving Arden-Arcade, CA. 3 of them are based in Arden-Arcade; the rest serve it from nearby towns. 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 Arden-Arcade work on weekends?

22 of 97 ranked psychologists post Saturday hours and 17 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Capitol Psychological Assessment, Inc. (#1), Mending Feelings Psychotherapy (#2) and Love Heal Grow: Relationship-Focused Therapy Center (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Arden-Arcade psychologists have?

The median Google rating among 97 rated psychologists in Arden-Arcade is 4.6★, with a median of 8 reviews. Love Heal Grow: Relationship-Focused Therapy Center has the most, 87 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Arden-Arcade count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Arden-Arcade 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 Arden-Arcade 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 Arden-Arcade

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 97 psychologists serving Arden-Arcade.

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