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Best Psychologists in Saugus, MA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Saugus: Roger R. Davies, SCD, RP Score 72/100; 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

  2. 7

    Most-reviewed: Neuropsychological Assessment Clinic, 362 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 266 ranked; ranked #7.

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

266 Saugus psychologists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 89 open Saturdays and 33 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 266 rated practices.

Top 10 psychologists in Saugus 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 Saugus at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Roger R. Davies, SCD725.0★ (4)Melrose, 3 mi away—Overall
2Anthony Erdmann713.7★ (9)Lynn, 3 mi away——
3Quantum Healing Universe LLC705.0★ (10)SaugusEvenings—
4Sapphire Jill LLC705.0★ (7)Revere, 6 mi away——
5Zieff Eric704.2★ (5)Wakefield, 5 mi away——
6Impact Sports Lab695.0★ (26)Woburn, 6 mi awaySat · Evenings—
7Neuropsychological Assessment Clinic694.8★ (362)Brookline, 11 mi awaySatMost reviews
8MSW Psychological Associates695.0★ (9)Boston, 9 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Isenberg Steven J685.0★ (6)Arlington, 8 mi away——
10Cambridge Eating Disorder Center682.6★ (51)Cambridge, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 266 best psychologists in Saugus, 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 Saugus

    Based in Melrose, 3 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 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.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    1 W Foster St, Melrose, MA 02176
  2. Based in Lynn, 3 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews
    Address
    269 Union St Na, Lynn, MA 01901
  3. Based in Revere, 6 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
  4. Based in Wakefield, 5 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 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
    599 North Ave, Wakefield, MA 01880
  5. Based in Woburn, 6 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–8 PM · Tue 6 AM–8 PM · Wed 9 AM–8 PM · Thu 6 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    220 W Cummings Park, Woburn, MA 01801
  6. Based in Arlington, 8 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    The Lower Level, 259 Massachusetts Ave 2nd floor, Arlington, MA 02474
  7. Based in Wakefield, 5 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    591 North Ave Unit 5_1A-A, Wakefield, MA 01880
  8. Based in Somerville, 8 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    175 Elm St, Somerville, MA 02144
  9. Based in Salem, 7 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 2.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    70 Washington St Unit 210, Salem, MA 01970
  10. Based in Salem, 7 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    1 Salem Green #400, Salem, MA 01970
  11. Based in Boston, 8 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    10 Milk St #16, Boston, MA 02108
  12. Based in Cambridge, 9 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 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.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    22 Hilliard St, Cambridge, MA 02138
  13. Based in Cambridge, 8 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 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
    1208 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
  14. Based in Brookline, 10 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.4★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 10 Google reviews
    Address
    1093 Beacon St, Brookline, MA 02446
  15. Based in Marblehead, 8 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    40 South St #201, Marblehead, MA 01945
  16. Based in Lexington, 11 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun 9 AM–9:30 PM
    Address
    127 Concord Ave, Lexington, MA 02421

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 266 ranked psychologists here; the rest are on their profiles.

psychologists in Saugus, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Michelle Schlief664.8★ (5)10 mi
27James P. Leone, PhD661.0★ (3)8 mi
28New England Neuropsych655.0★ (7)5 mi
29Beverly Center: Beilin George I PHD653.7★ (3)10 mi
30Laurence M. Kelly Jr., PsyD655.0★ (4)5 mi
31Trimble David654.0★ (3)10 mi
32Cognitive Canvas, LLC655.0★ (15)15 mi
33Weinberg Igor653.0★ (4)10 mi
34Dr. Jonice Webb644.2★ (5)11 mi
35Simona Bujoreanu, PHD642.0★ (4)10 mi
36Katherine Flagg, PhD Clinical Psychologist642.3★ (3)11 mi
37Isabelle Girard, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner645.0★ (14)8 mi
38Kendall Psychological Associates, P.C.644.7★ (12)8 mi
39KC Chiappa, PsyD642.3★ (3)11 mi
40Kendall Psychological Associates, P.C.633.6★ (7)7 mi
41Aviva Psychology Services634.0★ (4)8 mi
42Dennis Plant, PhD635.0★ (4)8 mi
43NESCA Newton634.4★ (13)12 mi
44Samara Muniz Psychology635.0★ (17)4 mi
45Joseph T. Coyle, PhD623.7★ (3)13 mi
46Health Psychology Associates624.3★ (6)9 mi
47Dr. Marsha Vannicelli625.0★ (7)8 mi
48Carita M. Anderson, Ph.D.625.0★ (4)8 mi
49Touchstone Neurodevelopmental Center LLC624.2★ (5)8 mi
50Aurora for Women615.0★ (35)7 mi

Also serving Saugus

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.

How we ranked Saugus psychologists

We scored 266 Saugus 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 Saugus 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 Saugus: frequently asked questions

Who is the best psychologist in Saugus?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked psychologist in Saugus, MA is Roger R. Davies, SCD with an RP Score of 72/100. It has 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews. Anthony Erdmann (#2) and Quantum Healing Universe LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 266 psychologists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many psychologists are there in Saugus?

RankedPsychologists ranks 266 psychologists serving Saugus, MA. 1 of them is based in Saugus; 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 Saugus work on weekends?

89 of 266 ranked psychologists post Saturday hours and 33 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Impact Sports Lab (#6), Neuropsychological Assessment Clinic (#7) and MSW Psychological Associates (#8). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Saugus psychologists have?

The median Google rating among 266 rated psychologists in Saugus is 4.6★, with a median of 10 reviews. Neuropsychological Assessment Clinic has the most, 362 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 Saugus count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 266 psychologists serving Saugus.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.