71/100RP Score
Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Best Psychologists in Arroyo Grande, CA (2026)
10 psychologists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Arroyo Grande: Dr. Tammy Dobbs, RP Score 71/100; 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5 PM.
- 2
Most-reviewed: SLO Psychological Services - Miriam Burlakovsky, 10 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 10 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
10 Arroyo Grande psychologists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 2 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 10 rated practices.
Top 10 psychologists in Arroyo Grande 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 | Dr. Tammy Dobbs | 71 | 4.3★ (6) | Arroyo Grande | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | SLO Psychological Services - Miriam Burlakovsky | 71 | 5.0★ (10) | Arroyo Grande | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Jane A. Hill, Therapist | 65 | 4.5★ (4) | San Luis Obispo, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Wylie Thomas F PhD | 64 | 3.4★ (5) | San Luis Obispo, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Justin Chernow, PhD - Clinical Psychologist | 61 | 5.0★ (7) | San Luis Obispo, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Annelie S Purdy Inc | 60 | 2.3★ (3) | Santa Maria, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Coastal Center for Anxiety Treatment | 58 | 5.0★ (3) | San Luis Obispo, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Aligned Psychology Group | 55 | 5.0★ (5) | San Luis Obispo, 12 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | California Coastal Mental Health | 47 | 5.0★ (4) | San Luis Obispo, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Calming and collective therapeutic services inc | 42 | 5.0★ (3) | Santa Maria, 15 mi away | Evenings | — |
The 10 best psychologists in Arroyo Grande, 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 Arroyo Grande
71/100RP ScoreRanked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in San Luis Obispo, 10 mi away
65/100RP ScoreRanked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in San Luis Obispo, 11 mi away
64/100RP ScoreRanked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in San Luis Obispo, 12 mi away
61/100RP ScoreRanked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Maria, 15 mi away
60/100RP ScoreRanked #6 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.
Based in San Luis Obispo, 12 mi away
58/100RP ScoreRanked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in San Luis Obispo, 12 mi away
55/100RP ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in San Luis Obispo, 12 mi away
47/100RP ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Maria, 15 mi away
42/100RP ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Also serving Arroyo Grande
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Seastrunk LMFT | 5.0★ (1) | In Arroyo Grande |
| BLOOM Maternal Therapy | 4.7★ (14) | In Arroyo Grande |
| Central Coast Behavioral Health | 2.4★ (51) | In Arroyo Grande |
| Counseling into Wellness | 5.0★ (2) | In Arroyo Grande |
| Deana Huddleston Lmft | 5.0★ (1) | In Arroyo Grande |
| Dr. Denise Dritsas | 1.0★ (1) | In Arroyo Grande |
| Dr. Pedro D. Guimaraes, MD | 3.7★ (6) | In Arroyo Grande |
| Elaina Weiss, LCSW | 3.0★ (1) | In Arroyo Grande |
| Jennifer Padilla-Burger, LMFT | 5.0★ (1) | In Arroyo Grande |
| Jennifer Shepard, LMFT, LPCC | 3.2★ (9) | In Arroyo Grande |
| Jeremy Dastic, LMFT - Arroyo Grande Therapist | 4.0★ (4) | In Arroyo Grande |
| Katty Richardson, Ph.D., LMFT, LPCC | 5.0★ (5) | In Arroyo Grande |
| Kristyn Collins | 5.0★ (1) | In Arroyo Grande |
| NeuroWell Psychiatry | 5.0★ (1) | In Arroyo Grande |
| New Beginnings Therapy | 5.0★ (5) | In Arroyo Grande |
| New Life Care + Counseling | 5.0★ (1) | In Arroyo Grande |
| Peace and Purpose Therapy | 5.0★ (5) | In Arroyo Grande |
| Sacred Path Holistic Therapy | 5.0★ (3) | In Arroyo Grande |
| Shelly A. Browne, PsyD | 5.0★ (2) | In Arroyo Grande |
| South County Adult Mental Health Services | 2.3★ (9) | In Arroyo Grande |
How we ranked Arroyo Grande psychologists
We scored 10 Arroyo Grande 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 Arroyo Grande 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 Arroyo Grande: frequently asked questions
Who is the best psychologist in Arroyo Grande?
By RP Score, the highest-ranked psychologist in Arroyo Grande, CA is Dr. Tammy Dobbs with an RP Score of 71/100. It has 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 5 PM. SLO Psychological Services - Miriam Burlakovsky (#2) and Jane A. Hill, Therapist (#3) follow. We ranked 10 psychologists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many psychologists are there in Arroyo Grande?
RankedPsychologists ranks 10 psychologists serving Arroyo Grande, CA. 2 of them are based in Arroyo Grande; 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 Arroyo Grande work on weekends?
2 of 10 ranked psychologists post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Dr. Tammy Dobbs (#1) and Aligned Psychology Group (#8). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.
What Google rating do Arroyo Grande psychologists have?
The median Google rating among 10 rated psychologists in Arroyo Grande is 5.0★, with a median of 5 reviews. SLO Psychological Services - Miriam Burlakovsky has the most, 10 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Arroyo Grande count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Arroyo Grande 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 Arroyo Grande 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 Arroyo Grande
- November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 10 psychologists serving Arroyo Grande.
More psychologists and Arroyo Grande pages
Psychologists near Arroyo Grande
- Psychologists in Grover Beach, CA11 ranked
- Psychologists in Nipomo, CA11 ranked
- Psychologists in San Luis Obispo, CA12 ranked
- Psychologists in Santa Maria, CA5 ranked
- Psychologists in Los Osos, CA11 ranked
- Psychologists in Morro Bay, CA10 ranked
- Psychologists in Atascadero, CA12 ranked
- Psychologists in Paso Robles, CA6 ranked
Other specialties in Arroyo Grande
- Therapists and counselors in Arroyo Grande71 ranked
- Couples therapists in Arroyo Grande20 ranked
- Family therapists in Arroyo Grande15 ranked
- Trauma and PTSD therapists in Arroyo Grande8 ranked
- Psychiatrists in Arroyo Grande17 ranked
- Clinical social workers in Arroyo Grande7 ranked
- Addiction counselors in Arroyo Grande15 ranked
- All psychologists in Arroyo Grande