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Best Psychologists in North Branford, CT (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in North Branford: Center for NeuroPotential, RP Score 67/100; 4.0★ from 25 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12 PM.

  2. 40

    Most-reviewed: Community Health Center, Inc, 278 Google reviews at 4.0★, the most of 53 ranked; ranked #40.

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

53 North Branford psychologists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 13 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 53 rated practices.

Top 10 psychologists in North Branford 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 North Branford at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Center for NeuroPotential674.0★ (25)Guilford, 6 mi awaySat · EveningsOverall
2Behavioral Health Consultants663.0★ (6)Hamden, 8 mi away——
3Shoreline Psychological655.0★ (7)Madison, 9 mi awaySat · Evenings—
4Amy B. Palmer, PsyD, BCN654.0★ (4)Branford, 4 mi awayEvenings—
5Sleep Disorders Center of Connecticut652.9★ (42)Branford, 2 mi away——
6Marcia Eckerd Ph.D.625.0★ (6)New Haven, 8 mi awayEvenings—
7Eric D. Jackson, PhD624.0★ (4)Orange, 13 mi away——
8Child & Family Psychotherapy Center - Rhoda L Kreisman, PHD625.0★ (3)North Haven, 7 mi away——
9Dr. Corey Roos, PhD - Psychologist615.0★ (3)New Haven, 8 mi away——
10Barbara H. Corn, Ph.D., LLC614.0★ (8)City of Milford (balance), 15 mi away——

The 53 best psychologists in North Branford, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in North Branford

    Based in Guilford, 6 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.0★ from 25 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 10 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    669 Boston Post Rd Ste 3, Guilford, CT 06437
  2. Based in Madison, 9 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #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.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    17 A Woodland Rd, Madison, CT 06443
  3. Based in Branford, 4 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 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.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9:30 AM–7 PM · Fri 9:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    144 N Main St, Branford, CT 06405
  4. Based in New Haven, 8 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–7:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    227 Church St, New Haven, CT 06510
  5. Based in Orange, 13 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 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.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    35 Old Tavern Rd #101, Orange, CT 06477
  6. Based in Ansonia, 15 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    63 Acorn Hill Rd, Woodbridge, CT 06525
  7. Based in New Haven, 10 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 2.9★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.9★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    869 Whalley Ave, New Haven, CT 06515
  8. Based in Cheshire, 11 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–2 PM · Fri 9 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4 Pine Brook Ct, Cheshire, CT 06410
  9. Based in Ansonia, 13 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 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.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    75 Country Club Dr, Woodbridge, CT 06525
  10. Based in Guilford, 5 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 25 Google reviews
    Address
    5 Durham Rd Ste B5, Guilford, CT 06437
  11. Based in New Haven, 8 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    29 Eld St, New Haven, CT 06511
  12. Based in Dix Hills, 15 mi away

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10:30 AM–6:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  13. Based in City of Milford (balance), 19 mi away

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    580 Naugatuck Ave, Milford, CT 06461
  14. Based in Hamden, 8 mi away

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.4★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 48 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–8 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2911 Dixwell Ave #401, Hamden, CT 06518
  15. Based in Wallingford, 8 mi away

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Address
    2 Bartholomew Ln, Wallingford, CT 06492
  16. Based in Branford, 2 mi away

    53/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and proximity: 3.9★ from 16 Google reviews, 2 mi from North Branford.

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

    • 3.9★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    420 E Main St Bldg 2 Suite #5, Branford, CT 06405

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 53 ranked psychologists here; the rest are on their profiles.

psychologists in North Branford, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Generations Psychiatry Services533.5★ (17)2 mi
27Family Psychiatric Services, LLC534.9★ (20)6 mi
28Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Milford514.6★ (66)16 mi
29Cortes Counseling514.9★ (104)19 mi
30Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Cheshire504.6★ (69)17 mi
31Apex Psychological Services LLC503.0★ (22)11 mi
32Connecticut Behavioral Health492.9★ (10)13 mi
33Rivia Mind494.9★ (10)8 mi
34Ellie Mental Health495.0★ (4)8 mi
35LifeCatalyst495.0★ (11)9 mi
36Arcadian Counseling495.0★ (39)11 mi
37James Killian, LPC495.0★ (3)11 mi
38Yale Stress Center485.0★ (3)9 mi
39Milford Holistic Counseling475.0★ (5)17 mi
40Community Health Center, Inc474.0★ (278)17 mi
41Sharon Clayman, Psy.D., LLC465.0★ (5)15 mi
42Bespoke Therapy CT - Psychiatric Mental Health Treatment465.0★ (8)12 mi
43Awaken The Power Therapy464.4★ (23)18 mi
44Newport Academy453.3★ (7)19 mi
45Dr. Pavle Joksovic444.8★ (4)17 mi
46Small Victories Wellness Services434.2★ (52)17 mi
47Broadview Counseling and Assessment LLC435.0★ (17)17 mi
48Psychotherapy Center for Children, Adults and Families413.3★ (4)16 mi
49Change Talk LLC405.0★ (5)19 mi
50Northeast Neuropsychology403.1★ (19)17 mi

Also serving North Branford

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.

Unranked psychologists serving North Branford
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Amy L. Catalano, Psy3.5★ (2)8 mi
Anthony F. Campagna, PHD5.0★ (2)8 mi
Arnold D. Holzman, PHD5.0★ (2)8 mi
Barbara Canales5.0★ (2)8 mi
BHcare Shoreline Offices3.5★ (42)In North Branford
Brown Thomas E PhD5.0★ (2)8 mi
Children's Neuropsychology of Connecticut5.0★ (2)5 mi
Dr. Judith WilcoxIn North Branford
Dr. Nicola Giordano, Psy.D. Licensed Clinical Psychologist5.0★ (2)8 mi
Greater New Haven Counseling and Family Therapy3.0★ (2)8 mi
Horwitz Robert a PhD3.0★ (2)8 mi
Lissette LaRue, MS, NCC, LPC, CHTIn North Branford
Melvin P Roy3.5★ (2)8 mi
Mindset for Success Therapy5.0★ (1)In North Branford
Owens-Lane Jan5.0★ (2)8 mi
Porto PartnershipsIn North Branford
Psychological Consultation Services1.0★ (2)8 mi
Psychotherapy EndeavorsIn North Branford
Shapiro Psychology5.0★ (2)2 mi
The Wilcox Center For Psychotherapy and the Healing Arts~Dr. Judith WilcoxIn North Branford

How we ranked North Branford psychologists

We scored 53 North Branford 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 North Branford 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 North Branford: frequently asked questions

Who is the best psychologist in North Branford?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked psychologist in North Branford, CT is Center for NeuroPotential with an RP Score of 67/100. It has 4.0★ from 25 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 12 PM. Behavioral Health Consultants (#2) and Shoreline Psychological (#3) follow. We ranked 53 psychologists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many psychologists are there in North Branford?

RankedPsychologists ranks 53 psychologists serving North Branford, CT. 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 North Branford work on weekends?

13 of 53 ranked psychologists post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Center for NeuroPotential (#1), Shoreline Psychological (#3) and Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry New Haven (#20). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do North Branford psychologists have?

The median Google rating among 53 rated psychologists in North Branford is 4.6★, with a median of 10 reviews. Community Health Center, Inc has the most, 278 reviews, and ranks #40. 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 North Branford count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the North Branford 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 North Branford 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 North Branford

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 53 psychologists serving North Branford.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.