76/100RP Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Psychologists in Kiryas Joel, NY (2026)
46 psychologists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Kiryas Joel: Eileen Rafferty, PsyD, RP Score 76/100; 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.
- 6
Most-reviewed: Hudson Valley DWI Evaluations, 331 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 46 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
46 Kiryas Joel psychologists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 15 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 46 rated practices.
Top 10 psychologists in Kiryas Joel 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 | Eileen Rafferty, PsyD | 76 | 5.0★ (3) | Kiryas Joel | — | Overall |
| 2 | Debra Klinger-Rosenfeld | 75 | 2.3★ (6) | Kiryas Joel | — | — |
| 3 | Hudson Valley Center for Development | 70 | 3.4★ (10) | Kiryas Joel | Evenings | — |
| 4 | Rooney Rebecca PHD | 69 | 5.0★ (6) | Middletown, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Wilkie Janet M PhD | 68 | 3.9★ (7) | Middletown, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Hudson Valley DWI Evaluations | 67 | 5.0★ (331) | Middletown, 15 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 7 | Marc S Mednick & Associates | 67 | 2.5★ (8) | Middletown, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Center For Stress Reduction | 65 | 2.6★ (40) | Middletown, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Gutheit Karen PHD | 63 | 5.0★ (3) | Middletown, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Dr. Martin Ogulnick | 63 | 3.0★ (4) | Newburgh, 14 mi away | — | — |
The 46 best psychologists in Kiryas Joel, 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 Kiryas Joel
75/100RP ScoreRanked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 2.3★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Kiryas Joel
70/100RP ScoreRanked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 3.4★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Middletown, 9 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Middletown, 9 mi away
68/100RP 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 Middletown, 15 mi away
67/100RP ScoreRanked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 331 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Middletown, 9 mi away
67/100RP ScoreRanked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 2.5★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Middletown, 9 mi away
65/100RP ScoreRanked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 2.6★ from 40 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Middletown, 15 mi away
63/100RP ScoreRanked #9 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.
Based in Newburgh, 14 mi away
63/100RP ScoreRanked #10 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.
#11 BFF Therapy
Based in Beacon, 15 mi away
62/100RP ScoreRanked #11 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.
Based in Middletown, 12 mi away
62/100RP ScoreRanked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 1.7★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Newburgh, 14 mi away
62/100RP ScoreRanked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.2★ from 15 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in New City, 16 mi away
62/100RP ScoreRanked #14 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 Haverstraw, 14 mi away
61/100RP ScoreRanked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#16 Bob Milich Ph.D.
Based in Ossining, 17 mi away
61/100RP ScoreRanked #16 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 Middletown, 12 mi away
61/100RP ScoreRanked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 1.3★ from 14 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in New City, 15 mi away
60/100RP ScoreRanked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Beacon, 19 mi away
58/100RP ScoreRanked #19 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.
#20 Dr. Linda Rosen
Based in Ramsey, 19 mi away
58/100RP ScoreRanked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Nanuet, 20 mi away
56/100RP ScoreRanked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 1.0★ from 3 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#22 Embrace Therapy
Based in Ossining, 17 mi away
56/100RP ScoreRanked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Beacon, 19 mi away
55/100RP ScoreRanked #23 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 Ramsey, 19 mi away
54/100RP ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Monsey, 16 mi away
50/100RP ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
All 46 psychologists
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #46, in RP Score order; each links to its profile.
Also serving Kiryas Joel
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A Counseling Services | 2.0★ (1) | In Kiryas Joel |
| Ascend ABA | 5.0★ (7) | In Kiryas Joel |
| Authentic Life Mental Health Counseling, PLLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Kiryas Joel |
| Dawn Sammarco-Gutierrez LCSW | 5.0★ (2) | In Kiryas Joel |
| Hudson Valley Psychotherapy | 4.6★ (9) | In Kiryas Joel |
| Improve ABA | 5.0★ (128) | In Kiryas Joel |
| Kacey Kaufman, LCSW-R, PMH-C | 5.0★ (3) | In Kiryas Joel |
| Marc S Mednick & Associates | 5.0★ (1) | In Kiryas Joel |
| Moss Daniel a PhD | 5.0★ (1) | In Kiryas Joel |
| Nourish Counseling | 3.9★ (7) | In Kiryas Joel |
| Richard Vega | 5.0★ (4) | In Kiryas Joel |
| Score ABA of Augusta | 5.0★ (2) | In Kiryas Joel |
| Soma Flow Psychotherapy | 5.0★ (2) | In Kiryas Joel |
| Soma Flow Psychotherapy | 5.0★ (2) | In Kiryas Joel |
| StarBright Applied Behavior Analysis | 5.0★ (1) | In Kiryas Joel |
| Strides ABA Therapy in Upstate New York | 5.0★ (1) | In Kiryas Joel |
| Synergy Of Spirit Counseling & Hypnosis Center | 4.9★ (74) | In Kiryas Joel |
| Think Out Loud, LCSW, PLLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Kiryas Joel |
| Tracy L. Garay, LCSW | 5.0★ (3) | In Kiryas Joel |
| W. Mack Bartels, Psy.D. | 5.0★ (2) | In Kiryas Joel |
How we ranked Kiryas Joel psychologists
We scored 46 Kiryas Joel 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 Kiryas Joel 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 Kiryas Joel: frequently asked questions
Who is the best psychologist in Kiryas Joel?
By RP Score, the highest-ranked psychologist in Kiryas Joel, NY is Eileen Rafferty, PsyD with an RP Score of 76/100. It has 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews. Debra Klinger-Rosenfeld (#2) and Hudson Valley Center for Development (#3) follow. We ranked 46 psychologists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many psychologists are there in Kiryas Joel?
RankedPsychologists ranks 46 psychologists serving Kiryas Joel, NY. 3 of them are based in Kiryas Joel; 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 Kiryas Joel work on weekends?
15 of 46 ranked psychologists post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Hudson Valley DWI Evaluations (#6), Center For Stress Reduction (#8) and Katherine McDonald, PMHNP-BC (#12). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.
What Google rating do Kiryas Joel psychologists have?
The median Google rating among 46 rated psychologists in Kiryas Joel is 4.5★, with a median of 6 reviews. Hudson Valley DWI Evaluations has the most, 331 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Kiryas Joel count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Kiryas Joel 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 Kiryas Joel 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 Kiryas Joel
- November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 46 psychologists serving Kiryas Joel.
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