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Best Psychologists in Portland, ME (2026)

37 psychologists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Portland: Stewart John, RP Score 76/100; 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews.

  2. 5

    Most-reviewed: Guardian Recovery - Pine Tree, 353 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 37 ranked; ranked #5.

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

37 Portland psychologists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 6 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 37 rated practices.

Top 10 psychologists in Portland 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 Portland at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Stewart John764.6★ (11)Portland—Overall
2Dr. Christopher Muncie755.0★ (3)Portland——
3Amy Wood, Psy.D.704.3★ (11)PortlandEvenings—
4Guardian Recovery - Pine Tree694.9★ (148)PortlandSat · Sun · Evenings—
5Guardian Recovery - Pine Tree694.6★ (353)PortlandSat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
6James M. Claiborn Ph.D. ABPP ACT683.0★ (4)Portland——
7Spurwink Child Abuse Program682.8★ (4)Portland——
8Cornerstones of Maine653.6★ (38)Biddeford, 16 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Thriveworks Psychiatry & Counseling Portland634.1★ (60)PortlandSat · Sun · Evenings—
10CoRecover, LLC634.3★ (35)South Portland, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 37 best psychologists in Portland, 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 Portland

    #1 Stewart John

    Based in Portland

    76/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews
    Address
    22 Monument Sq Ste 404, Portland, ME 04101
    View profile for Stewart John(207) 712-4869

  2. #2 Dr. Christopher Muncie

    Based in Portland

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 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
    251 Woodford St, Portland, ME 04103
    View profile for Dr. Christopher Muncie(207) 773-2828

  3. #3 Amy Wood, Psy.D.

    Based in Portland

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 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.

    • 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    57 Exchange St #403, Portland, ME 04101
    View profile for Amy Wood, Psy.D.(207) 232-0390

  8. #8 Cornerstones of Maine

    Based in Biddeford, 16 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 3.6★ from 38 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.6★ from 38 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    257 South St, Biddeford, ME 04005
    View profile for Cornerstones of Maine(207) 274-7340

  10. #10 CoRecover, LLC

    Based in South Portland, 4 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.3★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    10 Atlantic Pl, South Portland, ME 04106
    View profile for CoRecover, LLC(207) 482-0276

  11. #11 Portland Talk Club

    Based in Portland

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, based in Portland.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–7 PM
    Address
    97A Exchange St Ste 503, Portland, ME 04101
    View profile for Portland Talk Club(207) 820-8688

  16. #16 Sylvia Park, Psychiatrist

    Based in Portland

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.5★ from 27 Google reviews, based in Portland.

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

    • 4.5★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    53 Baxter Blvd Ste 3, Portland, ME 04101
    View profile for Sylvia Park, Psychiatrist(207) 553-3070

  18. #18 Devin Cain, Counselor

    Based in Portland

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, based in Portland.

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

    • 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    11 Baxter Blvd 2nd Floor, Portland, ME 04101
    View profile for Devin Cain, Counselor(207) 828-4026

  19. #19 Kalyn Burgio, Counselor

    Based in Portland

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, based in Portland.

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    11 Baxter Blvd 2nd Floor, Portland, ME 04101
    View profile for Kalyn Burgio, Counselor(207) 828-4026

  20. #20 Carol Squires, Counselor

    Based in Portland

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, based in Portland.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    53 Baxter Blvd Ste 3, Portland, ME 04101
    View profile for Carol Squires, Counselor(207) 553-3070

  21. #21 LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists South Portland

    Based in South Portland, 4 mi away

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 110 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 110 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    707 Sable Oaks Dr Ste 230, South Portland, ME 04106
    View profile for LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists South Portland(207) 387-0801

  22. #22 Lindsay Woodward, Counselor

    Based in Portland

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, based in Portland.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    11 Baxter Blvd 2nd Floor, Portland, ME 04101
    View profile for Lindsay Woodward, Counselor(207) 828-4026

  23. #23 Rachel Pierce, Counselor

    Based in Portland

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, based in Portland.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    11 Baxter Blvd 2nd Floor, Portland, ME 04101
    View profile for Rachel Pierce, Counselor(207) 828-4026

  24. #24 Stuart Kay, Counselor

    Based in Portland

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, based in Portland.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    11 Baxter Blvd 2nd Floor, Portland, ME 04101
    View profile for Stuart Kay, Counselor(207) 828-4026

All 37 psychologists

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #37, in RP Score order; each links to its profile.

psychologists in Portland, ranks 26 to 37
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Christine Bergeron, Counselor565.0★ (3)In Portland
27Nathaniel Clark, Counselor565.0★ (3)In Portland
28Paula Curran, Counselor565.0★ (3)In Portland
29Hidden Springs Psychological Services552.8★ (4)15 mi
30LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Scarborough544.7★ (81)7 mi
31Bonnie Cloukey, Counselor535.0★ (7)4 mi
32Stephanie Thompson, Counselor534.8★ (6)4 mi
33Gwen Duffield, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner535.0★ (6)4 mi
34The Family Center of Maine515.0★ (33)9 mi
35The Family Center of Maine494.9★ (18)10 mi
36Peace Behavioral Health - Saco & Portland, Maine - Psychiatrist454.1★ (14)15 mi
37Oceanside Community Services, LLP434.0★ (45)17 mi

Also serving Portland

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 Portland
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Alpinist Mental Health LLC5.0★ (4)In Portland
Chelsea Dunton, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner5.0★ (7)In Portland
Counseling and Trauma Therapy Associates2.7★ (7)In Portland
Dr. Joseph Scott, Psychiatrist4.8★ (24)In Portland
Eastern Shore Counseling5.0★ (14)In Portland
EMDR & Trauma Therapist - Liz McCooey, LCSW - Lizard Wellness5.0★ (4)In Portland
Hand of Mercy Health Care3.8★ (38)In Portland
Jessica Pulkkinen, Counselor5.0★ (5)In Portland
Josh Masterson LCSW5.0★ (7)In Portland
Juniper Therapeutic Services LLC5.0★ (5)In Portland
Justine Fraser, Counselor5.0★ (3)In Portland
MaineHealth Behavioral Health - Lancaster St - Portland2.4★ (51)In Portland
MaineHealth Behavioral Health - Portland2.8★ (38)In Portland
Morgan Barber Counseling5.0★ (9)In Portland
Norma Kraus- Eule, MSW5.0★ (5)In Portland
Tanya Zaldumbide, Counselor5.0★ (5)In Portland
The Couples Center3.6★ (5)In Portland
The Rising Sun Counseling5.0★ (21)In Portland
Therapy with Maeve5.0★ (4)In Portland
Warrior of the Heart Psychotherapy PLLC5.0★ (19)In Portland

How we ranked Portland psychologists

We scored 37 Portland 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 Portland 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 Portland: frequently asked questions

Who is the best psychologist in Portland?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked psychologist in Portland, ME is Stewart John with an RP Score of 76/100. It has 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews. Dr. Christopher Muncie (#2) and Amy Wood, Psy.D. (#3) follow. We ranked 37 psychologists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many psychologists are there in Portland?

RankedPsychologists ranks 37 psychologists serving Portland, ME. 23 of them are based in Portland; 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 Portland work on weekends?

6 of 37 ranked psychologists post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Guardian Recovery - Pine Tree (#4), Guardian Recovery - Pine Tree (#5) and Cornerstones of Maine (#8). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Portland psychologists have?

The median Google rating among 37 rated psychologists in Portland is 4.7★, with a median of 8 reviews. Guardian Recovery - Pine Tree has the most, 353 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Portland count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Portland 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 Portland 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 Portland

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 37 psychologists serving Portland.

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