74/100RP Score
Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Best Psychologists in Parma Heights, OH (2026)
174 psychologists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Parma Heights: Dr. Nancy Musarra, RP Score 74/100; 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 46
Most-reviewed: Cornerstone Behavioral Health, 64 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 174 ranked; ranked #46.
Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
174 Parma Heights psychologists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 29 open Saturdays and 15 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 174 rated practices.
Top 10 psychologists in Parma Heights 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. Nancy Musarra | 74 | 5.0★ (13) | Brecksville, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | PMA Assessment and Counseling - Cleveland | 71 | 4.7★ (26) | Cleveland, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Hellwig Jane M MD | 71 | 3.7★ (3) | Cleveland, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Klemperer Fritz | 70 | 5.0★ (3) | Berea, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Kathleen B. Corcoran, PHD | 69 | 4.0★ (4) | Brecksville, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Mitchell L Wax | 69 | 5.0★ (4) | Lakewood, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | J. Donald Lawson, Ph.D. | 68 | 4.0★ (4) | Rocky River, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Allied Behavioral Health Services | 67 | 4.2★ (19) | Fairview Park, 7 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Michael B. Leach, Ph.D. | 67 | 3.7★ (3) | Westlake, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Matese Francis J PhD | 67 | 5.0★ (3) | Cleveland, 7 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
The 174 best psychologists in Parma Heights, 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 Cleveland, 7 mi away
71/100RP ScoreRanked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland, 4 mi away
71/100RP ScoreRanked #3 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 Berea, 5 mi away
70/100RP 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 Brecksville, 6 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #5 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 Lakewood, 7 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #6 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 Rocky River, 7 mi away
68/100RP ScoreRanked #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.
Based in Fairview Park, 7 mi away
67/100RP ScoreRanked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.2★ from 19 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Westlake, 8 mi away
67/100RP ScoreRanked #9 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 Cleveland, 7 mi away
67/100RP ScoreRanked #10 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 Rocky River, 7 mi away
67/100RP ScoreRanked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 1.8★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Westlake, 10 mi away
66/100RP 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.
Based in Cleveland, 7 mi away
66/100RP ScoreRanked #13 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.
#14 Amy L. Lee, PhD
Based in Westlake, 9 mi away
66/100RP ScoreRanked #14 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 North Royalton, 5 mi away
65/100RP ScoreRanked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 3.8★ from 20 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Middleburg Heights, 4 mi away
65/100RP ScoreRanked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland, 11 mi away
65/100RP ScoreRanked #17 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 Brecksville, 10 mi away
65/100RP ScoreRanked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 3.3★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland, 11 mi away
65/100RP ScoreRanked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Beachwood, 14 mi away
65/100RP ScoreRanked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#21 David Streem, MD
Based in Cleveland, 11 mi away
65/100RP ScoreRanked #21 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 Cleveland, 11 mi away
65/100RP ScoreRanked #22 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 Cleveland, 11 mi away
65/100RP ScoreRanked #23 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.
#24 Mini Menon PhD
Based in Cleveland, 4 mi away
64/100RP ScoreRanked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#25 Dr Jack Brunner
Based in Westlake, 11 mi away
64/100RP 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 174 ranked psychologists here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Parma Heights
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Anita Maximin, Psy.D. | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Caroline A. Schaerfl, Ph.D, M.Ed. Clinical Psychologist | 3.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Catherine Foytik | 5.0★ (1) | In Parma Heights |
| Dicen Behavioral Health | In Parma Heights | |
| Francis W. Chiappa, PHD | In Parma Heights | |
| Horizons Counseling | 3.2★ (19) | In Parma Heights |
| Humanistic Counseling Center, LLC North Olmsted | 1.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Ingeborg M. Hrabowy, PHD | 1.5★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Jane T. Steckler, PHD | In Parma Heights | |
| Julianna Slattery, PSYD | In Parma Heights | |
| Mark L. Yoder, LPCC | In Parma Heights | |
| Martha A. Hall, PhD | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| MARTHA LANGENBAHN, EDD | In Parma Heights | |
| Medling James M PhD | 5.0★ (1) | In Parma Heights |
| MEWCO (MEWCO Mental Healthcare) | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Northern Ohio Health and Wellness | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Priscilla Kingston, PHD | In Parma Heights | |
| Sarah Benuska | 3.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Stephanie L. Kidd, PCC | In Parma Heights | |
| Tuesday A. Shattuck, LISW | In Parma Heights |
How we ranked Parma Heights psychologists
We scored 174 Parma Heights 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 Parma Heights 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 Parma Heights: frequently asked questions
Who is the best psychologist in Parma Heights?
By RP Score, the highest-ranked psychologist in Parma Heights, OH is Dr. Nancy Musarra with an RP Score of 74/100. It has 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. PMA Assessment and Counseling - Cleveland (#2) and Hellwig Jane M MD (#3) follow. We ranked 174 psychologists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many psychologists are there in Parma Heights?
RankedPsychologists ranks 174 psychologists serving Parma Heights, OH. 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 Parma Heights work on weekends?
29 of 174 ranked psychologists post Saturday hours and 15 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Dr. Nancy Musarra (#1), PMA Assessment and Counseling - Cleveland (#2) and Allied Behavioral Health Services (#8). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.
What Google rating do Parma Heights psychologists have?
The median Google rating among 174 rated psychologists in Parma Heights is 4.5★, with a median of 11 reviews. Cornerstone Behavioral Health has the most, 64 reviews, and ranks #46. 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 Parma Heights count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Parma Heights 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 Parma Heights 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 Parma Heights
- November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 174 psychologists serving Parma Heights.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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