76/100RP Score
Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Best Psychologists in Culver City, CA (2026)
521 psychologists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Culver City: Friedman David L MD, RP Score 76/100; 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews.
- 50
Most-reviewed: Silver Lake Psychology, 208 Google reviews at 4.1★, the most of 521 ranked; ranked #50.
Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
521 Culver City psychologists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 172 open Saturdays and 92 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 521 rated practices.
Top 10 psychologists in Culver City 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 | Friedman David L MD | 76 | 4.5★ (8) | Culver City | — | Overall |
| 2 | Norrington-San Kimani | 76 | 5.0★ (4) | Culver City | — | — |
| 3 | Forward Behavior | 75 | 5.0★ (7) | Hollywood, 1 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Blair Wellness Group | A Professional Psychological Corporation | Beverly Hills, CA | 75 | 4.8★ (56) | Beverly Hills, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Caspian Psychological Services | 75 | 5.0★ (17) | Beverly Hills, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Dr. Baljinder Grewal | 74 | 4.8★ (22) | Los Angeles, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Rape Treatment Center / Stuart House | 74 | 4.0★ (8) | Santa Monica, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | JNK Assessments | 74 | 4.7★ (15) | Los Angeles, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Compass Clinic | 74 | 4.5★ (16) | Los Angeles, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Center For the Developing Mind | 74 | 4.2★ (5) | Los Angeles, 2 mi away | — | — |
The 521 best psychologists in Culver City, 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 Culver City
76/100RP ScoreRanked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hollywood, 1 mi away
75/100RP ScoreRanked #3 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 Beverly Hills, 3 mi away
75/100RP ScoreRanked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.8★ from 56 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Beverly Hills, 3 mi away
75/100RP ScoreRanked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Los Angeles, 3 mi away
74/100RP ScoreRanked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Santa Monica, 5 mi away
74/100RP ScoreRanked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Angeles, 3 mi away
74/100RP ScoreRanked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Los Angeles, 3 mi away
74/100RP ScoreRanked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 4.5★ from 16 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Angeles, 2 mi away
74/100RP ScoreRanked #10 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.
Based in Los Angeles, 4 mi away
74/100RP ScoreRanked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Angeles, 1 mi away
74/100RP ScoreRanked #12 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.
#13 Group Therapy LA
Based in Beverly Hills, 3 mi away
73/100RP ScoreRanked #13 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.
Based in Los Angeles, 3 mi away
73/100RP ScoreRanked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.6★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Angeles, 3 mi away
73/100RP ScoreRanked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
#16 The Blue Clinic
Based in Los Angeles, 3 mi away
73/100RP ScoreRanked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 3.0★ from 3 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#17 Key Healthcare
Based in Malibu, 8 mi away
73/100RP ScoreRanked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#18 Dr. Cheryl Arutt
Based in Beverly Hills, 3 mi away
73/100RP ScoreRanked #18 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.
Based in Los Angeles, 3 mi away
73/100RP ScoreRanked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 3.6★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Sherman Oaks, 9 mi away
72/100RP ScoreRanked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in El Segundo, 7 mi away
72/100RP ScoreRanked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 3.3★ from 3 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Beverly Hills, 3 mi away
72/100RP ScoreRanked #22 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 Los Angeles, 3 mi away
72/100RP ScoreRanked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Angeles, 5 mi away
72/100RP ScoreRanked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Beverly Hills, 3 mi away
72/100RP ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 521 ranked psychologists here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Culver City
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ArtistServices Therapy | 5.0★ (5) | In Culver City |
| Bailey Carver, Counselor | 5.0★ (2) | In Culver City |
| Be Well With Gina | 5.0★ (2) | In Culver City |
| Comprehensive Psychiatric Services | 4.4★ (73) | In Culver City |
| Counseling Services, Inc. | 4.2★ (11) | In Culver City |
| Culver City Christian Counseling | 4.9★ (21) | In Culver City |
| Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services | 2.5★ (32) | In Culver City |
| Dr. Marc Borkheim | 3.0★ (2) | In Culver City |
| Dr. Tamala Black and Associates | 5.0★ (2) | In Culver City |
| Ellen McCormack, LMFT | 5.0★ (2) | In Culver City |
| Friedman Psychiatric Medical Group | 1.0★ (2) | In Culver City |
| My LA Therapy | 5.0★ (8) | In Culver City |
| Olivia Knott, Psychiatrist | 5.0★ (15) | In Culver City |
| Pamela Payton, LMFT | 3.9★ (14) | In Culver City |
| Rachel Brosamle, Ph.D. | 3.0★ (2) | In Culver City |
| Shakti Therapy & Healing Services | 5.0★ (78) | In Culver City |
| Tarrah Oktavec, Counselor | 5.0★ (3) | In Culver City |
| Tolwin Michael MD | 3.5★ (17) | In Culver City |
| Tolwin Psychiatric Med Group | 4.0★ (4) | In Culver City |
| TrueMe® Counseling | 5.0★ (10) | In Culver City |
How we ranked Culver City psychologists
We scored 521 Culver City 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 Culver City 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 Culver City: frequently asked questions
Who is the best psychologist in Culver City?
By RP Score, the highest-ranked psychologist in Culver City, CA is Friedman David L MD with an RP Score of 76/100. It has 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews. Norrington-San Kimani (#2) and Forward Behavior (#3) follow. We ranked 521 psychologists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many psychologists are there in Culver City?
RankedPsychologists ranks 521 psychologists serving Culver City, CA. 5 of them are based in Culver City; 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 Culver City work on weekends?
172 of 521 ranked psychologists post Saturday hours and 92 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Forward Behavior (#3), Blair Wellness Group | A Professional Psychological Corporation | Beverly Hills, CA (#4) and Rape Treatment Center / Stuart House (#7). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.
What Google rating do Culver City psychologists have?
The median Google rating among 521 rated psychologists in Culver City is 4.8★, with a median of 7 reviews. Silver Lake Psychology has the most, 208 reviews, and ranks #50. 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 Culver City count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Culver City 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 Culver City 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 Culver City
- November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 521 psychologists serving Culver City.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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