Ranked #1 in Somerset
Based in East Brunswick, 4 mi away
78/100RP Score
Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.8★ from 145 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Best Psychologists in Somerset, NJ (2026)
197 psychologists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Somerset: AZZ Medical Associates - Primary Care Clinic in North Brunswick Township Point NJ, RP Score 78/100; 4.8★ from 145 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 18
Most-reviewed: Guardian Recovery - New Brunswick Counseling Center, 101 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 197 ranked after AZZ Medical Associates - Primary Care Clinic in North Brunswick Township Point NJ; ranked #18.
Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
197 Somerset psychologists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 55 open Saturdays and 32 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 197 rated practices.
Top 10 psychologists in Somerset 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 | AZZ Medical Associates - Primary Care Clinic in North Brunswick Township Point NJ | 78 | 4.8★ (145) | East Brunswick, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Sachs Center | 76 | 4.9★ (16) | Princeton Meadows, 1 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Riviere Deborah | 74 | 2.3★ (3) | Somerset | — | — |
| 4 | Siegman David | 73 | 5.0★ (4) | Highland Park, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Daniel Noll, Ph.D. | 72 | 4.0★ (5) | Highland Park, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Fredman Beth | 72 | 3.7★ (3) | Highland Park, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Victory Bay | 72 | 4.8★ (86) | Princeton, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Monika Kushwaha | 70 | 3.7★ (3) | Franklin Park, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Rathauser John PHD | 70 | 3.7★ (3) | Franklin Park, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Peter Vietze, PhD. LLC | 70 | 3.0★ (6) | Highland Park, 3 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
The 197 best psychologists in Somerset, 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 Sachs Center
Based in Princeton Meadows, 1 mi away
76/100RP ScoreRanked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Somerset
74/100RP ScoreRanked #3 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.
Based in Highland Park, 3 mi away
73/100RP ScoreRanked #4 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 Highland Park, 3 mi away
72/100RP ScoreRanked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
#6 Fredman Beth
Based in Highland Park, 3 mi away
72/100RP ScoreRanked #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.
#7 Victory Bay
Based in Princeton, 12 mi away
72/100RP ScoreRanked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.8★ from 86 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Franklin Park, 5 mi away
70/100RP ScoreRanked #8 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 Franklin Park, 6 mi away
70/100RP 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 Highland Park, 3 mi away
70/100RP ScoreRanked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 3.0★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Metuchen, 6 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #11 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 Metuchen, 7 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Metuchen, 7 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #13 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 Middlesex, 7 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #14 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.
Based in Bradley Gardens, 8 mi away
68/100RP ScoreRanked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Metuchen, 7 mi away
68/100RP ScoreRanked #16 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.
Based in Plainfield, 9 mi away
67/100RP ScoreRanked #17 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 New Brunswick, 2 mi away
67/100RP ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 101 Google reviews, 2 mi from Somerset.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Iselin, 10 mi away
67/100RP ScoreRanked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 3.3★ from 3 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Clark, 13 mi away
67/100RP ScoreRanked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Highland Park, 4 mi away
67/100RP ScoreRanked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Plainfield, 9 mi away
67/100RP ScoreRanked #22 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.
Based in Princeton Meadows, 10 mi away
65/100RP ScoreRanked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 2.3★ from 9 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Woodbridge, 11 mi away
64/100RP ScoreRanked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 2.7★ from 3 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in East Brunswick, 7 mi away
64/100RP ScoreRanked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency 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 197 ranked psychologists here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Somerset
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Behavioral Solutions P.C. | 4.6★ (35) | In Somerset |
| Bing Counseling | 5.0★ (4) | In Somerset |
| Body Like Mind Counseling & Wellness | 5.0★ (3) | In Somerset |
| Breath of Life Counseling Services, LLC | 2.6★ (5) | In Somerset |
| Callender Melanie PHD | 3.0★ (2) | In Somerset |
| Christian Wellness Center of NJ | 4.1★ (23) | In Somerset |
| Dr. Daniel S. Cowen, MD | 4.7★ (12) | In Somerset |
| Dr. Marty Tashman | 2.8★ (9) | In Somerset |
| Dr. Peter C. Donnelly PhD | 5.0★ (2) | In Somerset |
| Judith Velez,PHD LCSW | 4.0★ (4) | In Somerset |
| Linda K. Tamm, Psy | 3.5★ (2) | In Somerset |
| Michael C. Selbst Ph.D., BCBA-D | 5.0★ (1) | In Somerset |
| Michael P. Andronico, PHD | 5.0★ (2) | In Somerset |
| Modiano Rachel | 1.0★ (2) | In Somerset |
| Psych Station of New Jersey | 4.8★ (17) | In Somerset |
| RK Psychiatry Associates: Renée Kohanski, MD, | 5.0★ (6) | In Somerset |
| Stress Care of New Jersey, LLC | 3.9★ (58) | In Somerset |
| Strides In Psychotherapy | 4.8★ (24) | In Somerset |
| The Pastors Lounge Therapy | 5.0★ (26) | In Somerset |
| Transcend Counseling and Wellness Center | 4.0★ (4) | In Somerset |
How we ranked Somerset psychologists
We scored 197 Somerset 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 Somerset 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 Somerset: frequently asked questions
Who is the best psychologist in Somerset?
By RP Score, the highest-ranked psychologist in Somerset, NJ is AZZ Medical Associates - Primary Care Clinic in North Brunswick Township Point NJ with an RP Score of 78/100. It has 4.8★ from 145 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Sachs Center (#2) and Riviere Deborah (#3) follow. We ranked 197 psychologists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many psychologists are there in Somerset?
RankedPsychologists ranks 197 psychologists serving Somerset, NJ. 2 of them are based in Somerset; 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 Somerset work on weekends?
55 of 197 ranked psychologists post Saturday hours and 32 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are AZZ Medical Associates - Primary Care Clinic in North Brunswick Township Point NJ (#1), Sachs Center (#2) and Victory Bay (#7). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.
What Google rating do Somerset psychologists have?
The median Google rating among 197 rated psychologists in Somerset is 4.6★, with a median of 7 reviews. AZZ Medical Associates - Primary Care Clinic in North Brunswick Township Point NJ has the most, 145 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Somerset count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Somerset 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 Somerset 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 Somerset
- November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 197 psychologists serving Somerset.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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