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Best Psychologists in Reading, PA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Reading: David E. Nicodemus Jr, MA, RP Score 72/100; 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

  2. 7

    Most-reviewed: Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Wyomissing, 236 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 21 ranked; ranked #7.

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

21 Reading psychologists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 6 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.2★ across 21 rated practices.

Top 10 psychologists in Reading 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 Reading at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1David E. Nicodemus Jr, MA725.0★ (8)Reading—Overall
2HearthFire Psychology724.4★ (21)Wyomissing, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Michael R. Shires, MA715.0★ (3)Reading——
4Shoudt & Reilly Psychological664.3★ (6)ReadingEvenings—
5Associates in Neuropsychology and Wellness644.3★ (6)Wyomissing, 3 mi awayEvenings—
6Berks Counseling Associates, P.C.633.1★ (7)Wyomissing, 3 mi awayEvenings—
7Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Wyomissing634.4★ (236)Wyomissing, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
8Mind Matters Coaching, Counseling & Psychological Associates624.9★ (7)ReadingSat · Evenings—
9Center for Psychological Health and Wellness, LLC595.0★ (11)Reading——
10Creative Health Services Inc - COPE574.0★ (4)Pottstown, 16 mi away——

The 21 best psychologists in Reading, 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 Reading

    #1 David E. Nicodemus Jr, MA

    Based in Reading

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    1623 Morgantown Rd, Reading, PA 19607
    View profile for David E. Nicodemus Jr, MA(610) 796-6422

  2. #2 HearthFire Psychology

    Based in Wyomissing, 2 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.4★ from 21 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–7 PM
    Address
    220 N Park Rd Bldg 5, Wyomissing, PA 19610
    View profile for HearthFire Psychology(610) 823-7799

  3. #3 Michael R. Shires, MA

    Based in Reading

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 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
    3212 Kutztown Rd, Laureldale, PA 19605
    View profile for Michael R. Shires, MA(610) 929-1840

  5. #5 Associates in Neuropsychology and Wellness

    Based in Wyomissing, 3 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–7 PM · Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–7 PM · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1100 Berkshire Blvd Ste 201, Wyomissing, PA 19610
    View profile for Associates in Neuropsychology and Wellness(484) 877-5252

  8. #8 Mind Matters Coaching, Counseling & Psychological Associates

    Based in Reading

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–9 PM · Fri–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2209 Quarry Dr A-10, Reading, PA 19609
    View profile for Mind Matters Coaching, Counseling & Psychological Associates(844) 696-4631

  12. #12 John E. Pugh, PhD

    Based in Ephrata, 17 mi away

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 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.

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    400 W Main St, Ephrata, PA 17522
    View profile for John E. Pugh, PhD(717) 606-7652

  14. #14 Wellsprings Solutions LLC

    Based in Reading

    53/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.3★ from 13 Google reviews, based in Reading.

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

    • 4.3★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–8 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    4 Wellington Blvd Ste 202, Reading, PA 19610
    View profile for Wellsprings Solutions LLC(610) 985-0711

  18. #18 DGR Behavioral Health, LLC

    Based in Wyomissing, 3 mi away

    50/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and proximity: 2.9★ from 67 Google reviews, 3 mi from Reading.

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

    • 2.9★ from 67 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2201 Ridgewood Rd #400, Wyomissing, PA 19610
    View profile for DGR Behavioral Health, LLC(610) 378-9601

  21. #21 WellSpan Philhaven

    Based in Ephrata, 16 mi away

    39/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 2.9★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 2.9★ from 33 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    354 N Reading Rd, Ephrata, PA 17522
    View profile for WellSpan Philhaven(717) 738-1125

Also serving Reading

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 Reading
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Alternative Consulting Entrprse3.2★ (25)In Reading
Berks Counseling Center4.0★ (209)In Reading
Berkshire Psychiatric2.9★ (57)In Reading
Callowhill Family Therapy PC4.4★ (8)In Reading
Child and Family Support Services Inc3.7★ (10)In Reading
Continuum Counseling & Clinical Services4.9★ (17)In Reading
Emotional Wellness LLC3.7★ (9)In Reading
Fairview Counseling and The Play Therapy Center3.5★ (11)In Reading
Familicare Counseling Center3.9★ (16)In Reading
Hope Springs Clubhouse3.1★ (15)In Reading
Horizonz LLC4.7★ (7)In Reading
Monroe Trauma Healing Center5.0★ (14)In Reading
Pennsylvania Counseling Services (Reading / Wyomissing)3.1★ (17)In Reading
Pennsylvania Counseling Services (Reading Psychiatric)3.1★ (19)In Reading
Pure Life Counseling5.0★ (11)In Reading
Reading Counseling Services, LLC4.5★ (50)In Reading
Renewed Hopes Counseling5.0★ (15)In Reading
Solution Focused Counseling LLC5.0★ (9)In Reading
The Moore Resilient Group5.0★ (13)In Reading
Tower Behavioral Health2.4★ (148)In Reading

How we ranked Reading psychologists

We scored 21 Reading 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 Reading 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 Reading: frequently asked questions

Who is the best psychologist in Reading?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked psychologist in Reading, PA is David E. Nicodemus Jr, MA with an RP Score of 72/100. It has 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews. HearthFire Psychology (#2) and Michael R. Shires, MA (#3) follow. We ranked 21 psychologists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many psychologists are there in Reading?

RankedPsychologists ranks 21 psychologists serving Reading, PA. 8 of them are based in Reading; 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 Reading work on weekends?

6 of 21 ranked psychologists post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are HearthFire Psychology (#2), Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Wyomissing (#7) and Mind Matters Coaching, Counseling & Psychological Associates (#8). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Reading psychologists have?

The median Google rating among 21 rated psychologists in Reading is 4.2★, with a median of 10 reviews. Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Wyomissing has the most, 236 reviews, and ranks #7. 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 Reading count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 21 psychologists serving Reading.

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