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Best Psychologists in Visitacion Valley, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Visitacion Valley: Calm Again Counseling in San Francisco, CA, RP Score 74/100; 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 2

    Most-reviewed: Peninsula Sleep Center, 245 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 188 ranked; ranked #2.

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

188 Visitacion Valley psychologists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 40 open Saturdays and 18 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 188 rated practices.

Top 10 psychologists in Visitacion Valley 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 Visitacion Valley at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Calm Again Counseling in San Francisco, CA745.0★ (12)San Francisco, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Peninsula Sleep Center734.8★ (245)Burlingame, 9 mi away—Most reviews
3Northstate Clinic733.7★ (3)San Francisco, 2 mi away——
4Mind Matters - San Francisco735.0★ (4)San Francisco, 3 mi away——
5Ariel Schonfeld, MD715.0★ (11)San Francisco, 6 mi away——
6Dr. Wendy Herrera715.0★ (4)San Francisco, 5 mi away——
7Bay Area CBT Center704.7★ (13)San Francisco, 4 mi awaySun · Evenings—
8Kenneth Roberson Ph.D.705.0★ (3)San Francisco, 5 mi away——
9Dr. Charlene Kallusch, PsyD - Private Practice705.0★ (6)Foster City, 7 mi awaySat · Sun—
10San Francisco Stress and Anxiety Center704.6★ (16)San Francisco, 5 mi awaySat · Evenings—

The 188 best psychologists in Visitacion Valley, 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 Peninsula Sleep Center

    Based in Burlingame, 9 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.8★ from 245 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 245 Google reviews
    Address
    1720 El Camino Real Unit 105, Burlingame, CA 94010
    View profile for Peninsula Sleep Center(650) 779-4055

  3. #3 Northstate Clinic

    Based in San Francisco, 2 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 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
    3996 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94112
    View profile for Northstate Clinic(415) 469-0508

  5. #5 Ariel Schonfeld, MD

    Based in San Francisco, 6 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Address
    3569 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94118
    View profile for Ariel Schonfeld, MD(415) 857-5673

  6. #6 Dr. Wendy Herrera

    Based in San Francisco, 5 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 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
    939 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94109
    View profile for Dr. Wendy Herrera(415) 833-2000

  7. #7 Bay Area CBT Center

    Based in San Francisco, 4 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat closed · Sun 12 PM–5 PM
    Address
    45 Franklin St Suite #210, San Francisco, CA 94102
    View profile for Bay Area CBT Center(415) 941-5373

  8. #8 Kenneth Roberson Ph.D.

    Based in San Francisco, 5 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 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
    PMB2187, 2012 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94115
    View profile for Kenneth Roberson Ph.D.(415) 922-1122

  11. #11 California Center for Change

    Based in San Francisco, 1 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    68 Leland Ave #34532, San Francisco, CA 94134
    View profile for California Center for Change(833) 771-1888

  12. #12 Interactive Mind Counseling

    Based in San Francisco, 5 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Wed–Fri 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 12 PM–5:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2211 Post St Ste 300-305, San Francisco, CA 94115
    View profile for Interactive Mind Counseling(650) 830-9135

  13. #13 Rich-Holtzberg Ilene

    Based in San Francisco, 5 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 2.8★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.8★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    55 New Montgomery St #205, San Francisco, CA 94105
    View profile for Rich-Holtzberg Ilene(415) 794-3907

  14. #14 Robbins Rebecca PHD

    Based in San Francisco, 5 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 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
    2383 California St, San Francisco, CA 94115
    View profile for Robbins Rebecca PHD(415) 921-2139

  15. #15 Hee Linda L

    Based in San Francisco, 6 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 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.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    5709 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121
    View profile for Hee Linda L(415) 752-8855

  16. #16 Lotus Educational Psychology

    Based in San Francisco, 5 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child 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 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2211 Post St #300, San Francisco, CA 94115
    View profile for Lotus Educational Psychology(415) 489-0793

  17. #17 Bay Area Parent-Child Interaction Therapy

    Based in San Francisco, 5 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 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.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1 Hallidie Plaza #700 E, 939 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103
    View profile for Bay Area Parent-Child Interaction Therapy(415) 523-0348

  18. #18 Andrea Crapanzano Ph.D

    Based in San Francisco, 4 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    879 14th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
    View profile for Andrea Crapanzano Ph.D(415) 663-6645

  19. #19 William L. Spivey, PHD

    Based in Oakland, 10 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews
    Address
    2940 Summit St, Oakland, CA 94609
    View profile for William L. Spivey, PHD(510) 893-2001

  20. #20 Liberate Psychological & Consultation Services, Inc.

    Based in Oakland, 10 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Wed 8 AM–8 PM · Thu–Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2940 Summit St Suite 2D, Oakland, CA 94609
    View profile for Liberate Psychological & Consultation Services, Inc.

  21. #21 Nikita Marina, Holistic Psychology & Regression Therapy

    Based in San Francisco, 5 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–6:30 PM · Tue 3 PM–7:30 PM · Wed–Thu closed · Fri 3 PM–7:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    490 Post St Ste 939, San Francisco, CA 94108
    View profile for Nikita Marina, Holistic Psychology & Regression Therapy(415) 347-1481

  22. #22 Two Chairs

    Based in San Francisco, 5 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.1★ from 159 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 159 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    300 Montgomery St Ste 204, San Francisco, CA 94104
    View profile for Two Chairs(415) 202-5159

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

psychologists in Visitacion Valley, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Brain Waves Educational Psychology665.0★ (10)9 mi
27Seesaw Psychology Group663.6★ (15)4 mi
28San Francisco Therapy and Integration665.0★ (12)6 mi
29Therapy Now SF654.8★ (5)5 mi
30Trauma Healing Therapy SF (online services)655.0★ (4)5 mi
31Good Therapy SF655.0★ (3)5 mi
32Dr. Lesleigh Franklin653.0★ (4)10 mi
33Qin Fan, Psy.D.654.0★ (4)5 mi
34SpineCare Medical Group654.8★ (4)5 mi
35Gabriela Parra, Counselor655.0★ (3)5 mi
36Paullette Rosette, Counselor655.0★ (3)5 mi
37Interconnect Therapy (behavior therapy, OT, speech therapy & social skills groups for ADHD, Anxiety, Autism)655.0★ (5)5 mi
38Ting-Ting Shiue, PhD655.0★ (14)11 mi
39Gifted Support Services655.0★ (19)11 mi
40Lisa Padilla, Counselor654.0★ (4)5 mi
41Stephanie Rooney, PhD655.0★ (4)6 mi
42Savera Psychological Services PC644.2★ (9)10 mi
43Ehrensaft Diane PHD642.0★ (4)10 mi
44Dr. Adriana Popescu Clinical Psychologist, Addiction and Trauma Specialist, Empowerment Coach645.0★ (4)5 mi
45Kira Hoffman Psychotherapy Inc645.0★ (8)6 mi
46Natalie Spautz, LMFT644.2★ (5)5 mi
47Twilling Lisa L643.1★ (9)6 mi
48Practice San Francisco645.0★ (3)6 mi
49Therapy for Every Body645.0★ (3)9 mi
50San Francisco NeuroPsychology642.0★ (4)5 mi

Also serving Visitacion Valley

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 Visitacion Valley
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Alison Little, LMFT5.0★ (2)4 mi
Annette Goldman Mosqueda, PsyD5.0★ (2)5 mi
Cheryl Elmer, Counselor5.0★ (2)5 mi
Coleman Joshua PHD3.0★ (2)5 mi
Daniel S. Weiss, PhD4.0★ (2)4 mi
David Oretsky Psychotherapy5.0★ (2)5 mi
Dr. Gregory Wells, Licensed Psychologist5.0★ (2)4 mi
Dr. Roxanne Rafiepour5.0★ (2)6 mi
Elliott Isenberg, Ph.D.5.0★ (2)3 mi
Friedlander Steven PHD3.0★ (2)6 mi
Gateway Psychiatric Services - San Francisco5.0★ (2)4 mi
John C. Mclaughlin, Psy. D.5.0★ (2)4 mi
Nicolas Salazar, Psychiatrist5.0★ (2)5 mi
Ronnie Cummings, Psychiatrist4.5★ (2)5 mi
Sarah E. Bothe, PsyD5.0★ (2)5 mi
Tera E. Beaber, PhD3.0★ (2)4 mi
Therapy4Men5.0★ (2)5 mi
Thomas D. Stern, PhD3.0★ (2)5 mi
UCSF Pediatric Eating Disorders Program3.0★ (2)3 mi
UCSF Psychiatry Mission Bay3.0★ (2)3 mi

How we ranked Visitacion Valley psychologists

We scored 188 Visitacion Valley 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 Visitacion Valley 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 Visitacion Valley: frequently asked questions

Who is the best psychologist in Visitacion Valley?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked psychologist in Visitacion Valley, CA is Calm Again Counseling in San Francisco, CA with an RP Score of 74/100. It has 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Peninsula Sleep Center (#2) and Northstate Clinic (#3) follow. We ranked 188 psychologists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many psychologists are there in Visitacion Valley?

RankedPsychologists ranks 188 psychologists serving Visitacion Valley, CA. 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 Visitacion Valley work on weekends?

40 of 188 ranked psychologists post Saturday hours and 18 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Calm Again Counseling in San Francisco, CA (#1), Dr. Charlene Kallusch, PsyD - Private Practice (#9) and San Francisco Stress and Anxiety Center (#10). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Visitacion Valley psychologists have?

The median Google rating among 188 rated psychologists in Visitacion Valley is 4.8★, with a median of 5 reviews. Peninsula Sleep Center has the most, 245 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Visitacion Valley count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Visitacion Valley 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 Visitacion Valley 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 Visitacion Valley

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 188 psychologists serving Visitacion Valley.
  2. November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.

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