71/100RP Score
Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Best Psychologists in Novato, CA (2026)
36 psychologists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Novato: Wellspring Psychotherapy Center, RP Score 71/100; 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 19
Most-reviewed: Muir Wood Teen Treatment: Skillman Campus, 66 Google reviews at 4.2★, the most of 36 ranked; ranked #19.
Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
36 Novato psychologists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 7 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 36 rated practices.
Top 10 psychologists in Novato 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 | Wellspring Psychotherapy Center | 71 | 4.3★ (12) | San Rafael, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Renee A. Stephens, PhD Transformational Psychlogist and Shamanic Practitioner | 71 | 5.0★ (16) | Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Family Recovery Institute | 69 | 4.4★ (7) | San Rafael, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | DR. STEPHANIE DISNEY | 68 | 5.0★ (3) | Petaluma, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Nancy Hoffman, PsyD | 67 | 3.7★ (3) | San Rafael, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Crawford Educational Psychology | 66 | 5.0★ (41) | San Rafael, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Psychologist - Dr. Kirsten Cameron | 66 | 5.0★ (7) | San Rafael, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Hausman Sheryl B PhD | 66 | 1.0★ (3) | Larkspur, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Unfold Psychology - Corte Madera | 64 | 5.0★ (5) | Larkspur, 12 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Brown Jonathan PHD | 63 | 4.0★ (4) | Mill Valley, 14 mi away | — | — |
The 36 best psychologists in Novato, 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 Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, 10 mi away
71/100RP ScoreRanked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in San Rafael, 9 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Petaluma, 10 mi away
68/100RP ScoreRanked #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.
Based in San Rafael, 9 mi away
67/100RP ScoreRanked #5 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.
Based in San Rafael, 10 mi away
66/100RP ScoreRanked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in San Rafael, 7 mi away
66/100RP ScoreRanked #7 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 Larkspur, 10 mi away
66/100RP ScoreRanked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 1.0★ from 3 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Larkspur, 12 mi away
64/100RP ScoreRanked #9 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.
Based in Mill Valley, 14 mi away
63/100RP ScoreRanked #10 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 Mill Valley, 15 mi away
63/100RP ScoreRanked #11 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 Petaluma, 9 mi away
63/100RP ScoreRanked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 3.3★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#13 Alicia Cockrum
Based in Sonoma, 14 mi away
62/100RP ScoreRanked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Petaluma, 10 mi away
62/100RP ScoreRanked #14 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.
#15 Skate Mental Inc
Based in Richmond, 17 mi away
62/100RP ScoreRanked #15 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 Larkspur, 10 mi away
61/100RP ScoreRanked #16 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 Mill Valley, 15 mi away
60/100RP ScoreRanked #17 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.
Based in Mill Valley, 15 mi away
59/100RP ScoreRanked #18 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.
Based in Petaluma, 12 mi away
58/100RP ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.2★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Petaluma, 11 mi away
58/100RP ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 16 mi away
57/100RP ScoreRanked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Alum Rock, 18 mi away
57/100RP ScoreRanked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in San Anselmo, 8 mi away
57/100RP ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Bay Point, 18 mi away
55/100RP ScoreRanked #24 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 Rohnert Park, 16 mi away
54/100RP ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.1★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
All 36 psychologists
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #36, in RP Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | RP Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Juniper & Jade Psychotherapy Inc. | 54 | 5.0★ (10) | 6 mi |
| 27 | Comprehensive Psychiatric Services | 53 | 4.6★ (19) | 7 mi |
| 28 | Dr. Sandy Peace, PsyD | 52 | 5.0★ (3) | 12 mi |
| 29 | Josephine Rabb, PsyD, LMFT, LPC | 51 | 3.7★ (3) | 13 mi |
| 30 | One Mind Therapy | 50 | 5.0★ (13) | 11 mi |
| 31 | Robert Nemerovski, Psy.D | 50 | 5.0★ (4) | 9 mi |
| 32 | Mind Therapy Clinic | 49 | 4.4★ (18) | 12 mi |
| 33 | Segal Telepsychiatry Network | 48 | 4.7★ (41) | 15 mi |
| 34 | Hypnotherapy Marin, Alan Barsky, Certified Hypnotherapist | 48 | 5.0★ (12) | 14 mi |
| 35 | Muir Wood Teen Treatment: Petaluma Intensive Outpatient Clinic | 48 | 4.0★ (4) | 10 mi |
| 36 | Sequential Development Consulting | 44 | 5.0★ (8) | 18 mi |
Also serving Novato
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Amy Urban Therapy | 5.0★ (4) | In Novato |
| Ann Parille, MFT | 5.0★ (1) | In Novato |
| Avery Lane For Women | 4.1★ (35) | In Novato |
| Buckelew Programs | 3.0★ (2) | In Novato |
| Canyon Manor | 4.0★ (4) | In Novato |
| Dixon Lilo | 5.0★ (2) | In Novato |
| Eve Cooper Consulting | 5.0★ (11) | In Novato |
| Fox & Bear Behavioral Care | 5.0★ (7) | In Novato |
| Jessica Holliday, MD, MPH | 4.9★ (18) | In Novato |
| Joy A Fillman PhD | 1.0★ (1) | In Novato |
| Kodo Couples Therapy | 5.0★ (23) | In Novato |
| Kristen Fong, LMFT | 5.0★ (2) | In Novato |
| Larissa R. Wolford, MA | 5.0★ (1) | In Novato |
| MarinHealth Psychiatry | A UCSF Health Clinic | 4.7★ (67) | In Novato |
| Mindy Leake, DNP, PMHNP-BC | 5.0★ (1) | In Novato |
| Nicole Douglas Marriage & Family Therapy | 5.0★ (1) | In Novato |
| North Marin Community Services | 4.8★ (5) | In Novato |
| Redwood Behavioral Health | 5.0★ (13) | In Novato |
| Susan Kenny, LMFT-Somatic Psychotherapist | 5.0★ (6) | In Novato |
| Whole Mind | 3.9★ (7) | In Novato |
How we ranked Novato psychologists
We scored 36 Novato 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 13, 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 Novato 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 Novato: frequently asked questions
Who is the best psychologist in Novato?
By RP Score, the highest-ranked psychologist in Novato, CA is Wellspring Psychotherapy Center with an RP Score of 71/100. It has 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Renee A. Stephens, PhD Transformational Psychlogist and Shamanic Practitioner (#2) and Family Recovery Institute (#3) follow. We ranked 36 psychologists on eight factors, last updated November 13, 2026.
How many psychologists are there in Novato?
RankedPsychologists ranks 36 psychologists serving Novato, CA. 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 Novato work on weekends?
7 of 36 ranked psychologists post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Wellspring Psychotherapy Center (#1), Renee A. Stephens, PhD Transformational Psychlogist and Shamanic Practitioner (#2) and Unfold Psychology - Corte Madera (#9). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.
What Google rating do Novato psychologists have?
The median Google rating among 36 rated psychologists in Novato is 5.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. Muir Wood Teen Treatment: Skillman Campus has the most, 66 reviews, and ranks #19. 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 Novato count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Novato 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 Novato 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 Novato
- November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 36 psychologists serving Novato.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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