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Best Psychologists in Santa Clara, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Santa Clara: Therapy for Every Body - Santa Clara Therapists, RP Score 78/100; 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 25

    Most-reviewed: Silicon Valley ENT & Sinus Center: Philip Ho, MD, FACS, 122 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 120 ranked; ranked #25.

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

120 Santa Clara psychologists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 39 open Saturdays and 18 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 120 rated practices.

Most of this list also appears on the Psychologists in San Jose ranking. See Psychologists in San Jose

Top 10 psychologists in Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Therapy for Every Body - Santa Clara Therapists785.0★ (6)Santa ClaraSat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Mind by Design744.9★ (32)Campbell, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Kerner Michael PHD722.8★ (10)San Jose, 2 mi away——
4Jeffrey L. Becker, PhD723.4★ (5)San Jose, 2 mi away——
5Momentum724.0★ (8)San Jose, 3 mi away——
6Salerno Gregory P PHD723.7★ (3)San Jose, 2 mi away——
7Relucent Psychology Group724.8★ (19)San Jose, 3 mi awaySat · Evenings—
8Dr. David Dahl, Ph.D.704.0★ (4)Campbell, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Comprehensive Psychiatric Services704.4★ (82)San Jose, 3 mi away——
10Dufford, Donald B., Ph.D, Licensed Clinical Psychologist695.0★ (4)San Jose, 7 mi away——

The 120 best psychologists in Santa Clara, 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.

  2. #2 Mind by Design

    Based in Campbell, 5 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    51 E Campbell Ave #110, Campbell, CA 95008
    View profile for Mind by Design(669) 282-2510

  3. #3 Kerner Michael PHD

    Based in San Jose, 2 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 2.8★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.8★ from 10 Google reviews
    Address
    1120 McKendrie St, San Jose, CA 95126
    View profile for Kerner Michael PHD(408) 236-6666

  4. #4 Jeffrey L. Becker, PhD

    Based in San Jose, 2 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    1625 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126
    View profile for Jeffrey L. Becker, PhD(408) 293-6313

  5. #5 Momentum

    Based in San Jose, 3 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    540 N First St, San Jose, CA 95112
    View profile for Momentum(408) 510-3420

  6. #6 Salerno Gregory P PHD

    Based in San Jose, 2 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 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.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    390 Spar Ave #205, San Jose, CA 95117
    View profile for Salerno Gregory P PHD(408) 243-4776

  7. #7 Relucent Psychology Group

    Based in San Jose, 3 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1101 S Winchester Blvd Ste A101, San Jose, CA 95128
    View profile for Relucent Psychology Group(408) 680-4114

  8. #8 Dr. David Dahl, Ph.D.

    Based in Campbell, 6 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 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–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun 10 AM–4 PM
    Address
    2542 S Bascom Ave #265, Campbell, CA 95008
    View profile for Dr. David Dahl, Ph.D.(408) 793-0313

  11. #11 Affiliated Psychologists

    Based in Cupertino, 5 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 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.

    • 1.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    20863 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014
    View profile for Affiliated Psychologists(408) 342-0612

  12. #12 Connections LEP

    Based in San Jose, 5 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 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–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–11 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    1261 Lincoln Ave #209, San Jose, CA 95125
    View profile for Connections LEP(408) 753-7322

  13. #13 Jennifer Storlie, PhD

    Based in Santa Clara

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 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.

    • 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5201 Great America Pkwy Suite 320, Santa Clara, CA 95054
    View profile for Jennifer Storlie, PhD(408) 444-7074

  14. #14 Rori Care

    Based in San Jose, 2 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 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 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    125 Ciro Ave #240, San Jose, CA 95128
    View profile for Rori Care(650) 777-8611

  16. #16 Willow Anxiety And OCD

    Based in San Jose, 2 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 3.8★ from 16 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.8★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1900 The Alameda #630, San Jose, CA 95126
    View profile for Willow Anxiety And OCD(408) 475-1665

  17. #17 Hattori Beryl G

    Based in Mountain View, 7 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    565 Castro St, Mountain View, CA 94041
    View profile for Hattori Beryl G(650) 903-2859

  21. #21 Momentum for Health

    Based in San Jose, 2 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 3.7★ from 19 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1922 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126
    View profile for Momentum for Health(408) 261-7777

  23. #23 Wellspring Psychology

    Based in Los Gatos, 9 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.5★ from 27 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    475 Alberto Way Ste 170, Los Gatos, CA 95032
    View profile for Wellspring Psychology(408) 359-7535

How we ranked Santa Clara psychologists

We scored 120 Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara: frequently asked questions

Who is the best psychologist in Santa Clara?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked psychologist in Santa Clara, CA is Therapy for Every Body - Santa Clara Therapists with an RP Score of 78/100. It has 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Mind by Design (#2) and Kerner Michael PHD (#3) follow. We ranked 120 psychologists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many psychologists are there in Santa Clara?

RankedPsychologists ranks 120 psychologists serving Santa Clara, CA. 2 of them are based in Santa Clara; the rest serve it from nearby towns. 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 Santa Clara work on weekends?

39 of 120 ranked psychologists post Saturday hours and 18 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Therapy for Every Body - Santa Clara Therapists (#1), Mind by Design (#2) and Relucent Psychology Group (#7). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Santa Clara psychologists have?

The median Google rating among 120 rated psychologists in Santa Clara is 4.8★, with a median of 6 reviews. Silicon Valley ENT & Sinus Center: Philip Ho, MD, FACS has the most, 122 reviews, and ranks #25. 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 Santa Clara count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 120 psychologists serving Santa Clara.

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