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Best Psychologists in West Sacramento, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in West Sacramento: Love Heal Grow: Relationship-Focused Therapy Center, RP Score 76/100; 4.8★ from 87 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 10

    Most-reviewed: Bridges of the Mind Psychological Services, 46 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 79 ranked after Love Heal Grow: Relationship-Focused Therapy Center; ranked #10.

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

79 West Sacramento psychologists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 19 open Saturdays and 16 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 79 rated practices.

Most of this list also appears on the Psychologists in Elk Grove ranking. See Psychologists in Elk Grove

Top 10 psychologists in West Sacramento 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 West Sacramento at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Love Heal Grow: Relationship-Focused Therapy Center764.8★ (87)Sacramento, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Wisdom Institute725.0★ (5)Sacramento, 3 mi awaySat · Sun—
3Capitol Psychological Assessment, Inc.714.2★ (5)Sacramento, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Leona S. Kashersky, PSYD713.3★ (10)Sacramento, 3 mi away——
5Tondow Lauriane PHD705.0★ (3)Sacramento, 4 mi away——
6Catherine Cohen, PSYD703.7★ (3)Sacramento, 4 mi away——
7Nicholas Larry PHD702.3★ (3)Sacramento, 3 mi away——
8Mark Ettensohn, Psy.D.703.7★ (3)Sacramento, 4 mi away——
9Joy Aubrey Eliz PhD685.0★ (3)Sacramento, 4 mi awaySat · Evenings—
10Bridges of the Mind Psychological Services654.4★ (46)Sacramento, 7 mi away—Most reviews

The 79 best psychologists in West Sacramento, 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 West Sacramento

    #1 Love Heal Grow: Relationship-Focused Therapy Center

    Based in Sacramento, 3 mi away

    76/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.8★ from 87 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 87 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–4 PM
    Address
    2430 K St, Sacramento, CA 95816
    View profile for Love Heal Grow: Relationship-Focused Therapy Center(916) 572-7412

  2. #2 Wisdom Institute

    Based in Sacramento, 3 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 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.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    2710 X St, Sacramento, CA 95818
    View profile for Wisdom Institute(916) 595-7233

  4. #4 Leona S. Kashersky, PSYD

    Based in Sacramento, 3 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 3.3★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.3★ from 10 Google reviews
    Address
    Crossroads Bldg, 2710 X St, Sacramento, CA 95818
    View profile for Leona S. Kashersky, PSYD(916) 595-7233

  5. #5 Tondow Lauriane PHD

    Based in Sacramento, 4 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 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
    3560 J St Ste 6, Sacramento, CA 95816
    View profile for Tondow Lauriane PHD(916) 974-7960

  6. #6 Catherine Cohen, PSYD

    Based in Sacramento, 4 mi away

    70/100RP 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
    3010 I St, Sacramento, CA 95816
    View profile for Catherine Cohen, PSYD(916) 444-8834

  7. #7 Nicholas Larry PHD

    Based in Sacramento, 3 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 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
    2428 K St #5002, Sacramento, CA 95816
    View profile for Nicholas Larry PHD(916) 973-9058

  9. #9 Joy Aubrey Eliz PhD

    Based in Sacramento, 4 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child 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–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1441 37th St, Sacramento, CA 95816
    View profile for Joy Aubrey Eliz PhD(916) 453-1006

  15. #15 Amber Cation, Counselor

    Based in Sacramento, 7 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 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.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    100 Howe Ave Ste 170N, Sacramento, CA 95825
    View profile for Amber Cation, Counselor(925) 282-1778

  16. #16 Northgate Point

    Based in Sacramento, 5 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 2.4★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.4★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3810 Rosin Ct #170, Sacramento, CA 95834
    View profile for Northgate Point(916) 567-4222

  18. #18 Corey Mark R PhD

    Based in Davis, 12 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 2.7★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.7★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    231 C St, Davis, CA 95616
    View profile for Corey Mark R PhD(530) 759-1277

  19. #19 The Rosetta Center for Counseling and Wellness

    Based in Sacramento, 6 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Thu 10 AM–5 PM · Fri 10 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1531 Corporate Way, Sacramento, CA 95831
    View profile for The Rosetta Center for Counseling and Wellness(916) 424-3700

  20. #20 CAPS Clinic

    Based in Sacramento, 7 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 3.2★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3331 Power Inn Rd #140, Sacramento, CA 95826
    View profile for CAPS Clinic(916) 875-1183

  21. #21 Reward Learning, LLC

    Based in Roseville, 19 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 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–Sun 7 AM–8 PM
    Address
    1430 Blue Oaks Blvd Ste 120, Roseville, CA 95747
    View profile for Reward Learning, LLC(916) 330-4443

  22. #22 West Coast Psychology

    Based in Sacramento, 3 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1919 21st Street #208, Sacramento, CA 95811
    View profile for West Coast Psychology(916) 880-8079

  23. #23 Embrace Therapy

    Based in Sacramento, 3 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.7★ from 27 Google reviews, 3 mi from West Sacramento.

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

    • 4.7★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 10 AM–5 PM
    Address
    2220 J St Ste 8, Sacramento, CA 95816
    View profile for Embrace Therapy(916) 494-4116

  24. #24 Erik Tootell, MFT

    Based in Woodland, 15 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 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
    Woodland, CA 95695
    View profile for Erik Tootell, MFT(530) 848-1544

  25. #25 Christopher L. Mathe, PHD

    Based in Rancho Cordova, 15 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 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
    11344 Coloma Rd Suite 435, Gold River, CA 95670
    View profile for Christopher L. Mathe, PHD(916) 709-1170

How we ranked West Sacramento psychologists

We scored 79 West Sacramento 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 West Sacramento 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 West Sacramento: frequently asked questions

Who is the best psychologist in West Sacramento?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked psychologist in West Sacramento, CA is Love Heal Grow: Relationship-Focused Therapy Center with an RP Score of 76/100. It has 4.8★ from 87 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Wisdom Institute (#2) and Capitol Psychological Assessment, Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 79 psychologists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 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 West Sacramento work on weekends?

19 of 79 ranked psychologists post Saturday hours and 16 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Love Heal Grow: Relationship-Focused Therapy Center (#1), Wisdom Institute (#2) and Capitol Psychological Assessment, Inc. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do West Sacramento psychologists have?

The median Google rating among 79 rated psychologists in West Sacramento is 4.4★, with a median of 7 reviews. Love Heal Grow: Relationship-Focused Therapy Center has the most, 87 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 West Sacramento count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the West Sacramento 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 West Sacramento 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 West Sacramento

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 79 psychologists serving West Sacramento.

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