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Best Psychologists in West Whittier-Los Nietos, CA (2026)

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  1. 1

    Best overall in West Whittier-Los Nietos: Familias Unidas LA, RP Score 74/100; 5.0★ from 1,072 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 1 PM.

  2. 17

    Most-reviewed: Northbound Treatment Services, 253 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 457 ranked after Familias Unidas LA; ranked #17.

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

457 West Whittier-Los Nietos psychologists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 147 open Saturdays and 64 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 457 rated practices.

Top 10 psychologists in West Whittier-Los Nietos 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 Whittier-Los Nietos at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Familias Unidas LA745.0★ (1,072)Monterey Park, 6 mi awaySatOverall
2French David J PhD744.2★ (10)Whittier, 2 mi away——
3Joseph A. Lantz, PsyD734.3★ (4)Whittier, 2 mi away——
4Rivera Ernest J725.0★ (7)Montebello, 5 mi away——
5Dr. Veronica H. Wahba725.0★ (3)Whittier, 4 mi away——
6Dr. Miroslava Gonzalez725.0★ (3)Whittier, 4 mi away——
7Kaneeza Lafir, PsyD, PsyD, PhD, CAMS-II714.3★ (6)Norwalk, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Dr. Elvira (Elle) C. Walker, PsyD714.2★ (5)Downey, 4 mi away——
9Alan A. Modarressi, PHD, MSCP702.6★ (10)Downey, 4 mi away——
10Chantelle L. Miller, PSYD (CEO of Peace Of Mind Psychological Services Inc.)705.0★ (11)Cerritos, 8 mi away——

The 457 best psychologists in West Whittier-Los Nietos, 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 Whittier-Los Nietos

    #1 Familias Unidas LA

    Based in Monterey Park, 6 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 1,072 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 1,072 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2162 S Garfield Ave, Monterey Park, CA 91754
    View profile for Familias Unidas LA(877) 958-6432

  2. #2 French David J PhD

    Based in Whittier, 2 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 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.

    • 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews
    Address
    7624 Painter Ave #200, Whittier, CA 90602
    View profile for French David J PhD(562) 945-6471

  3. #3 Joseph A. Lantz, PsyD

    Based in Whittier, 2 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 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
    13215 Penn St #325, Whittier, CA 90602
    View profile for Joseph A. Lantz, PsyD(562) 945-2233

  4. #4 Rivera Ernest J

    Based in Montebello, 5 mi away

    72/100RP 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
    Address
    1623 Paramount Blvd, Montebello, CA 90640
    View profile for Rivera Ernest J(323) 722-8744

  5. #5 Dr. Veronica H. Wahba

    Based in Whittier, 4 mi away

    72/100RP 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
    9200 Colima Rd, Whittier, CA 90605
    View profile for Dr. Veronica H. Wahba(562) 945-5454

  6. #6 Dr. Miroslava Gonzalez

    Based in Whittier, 4 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 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
    9200 Colima Rd #206, Whittier, CA 90605
    View profile for Dr. Miroslava Gonzalez(562) 945-5454

  7. #7 Kaneeza Lafir, PsyD, PsyD, PhD, CAMS-II

    Based in Norwalk, 5 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–8:30 PM · Tue–Wed 8 AM–9 PM · Thu 9 AM–9 PM · Fri 7 AM–9 PM · Sat 8 AM–9 PM · Sun 12 PM–8 PM
    Address
    12006 Rosecrans Ave, Norwalk, CA 90650
    View profile for Kaneeza Lafir, PsyD, PsyD, PhD, CAMS-II(562) 773-3044

  10. #10 Chantelle L. Miller, PSYD (CEO of Peace Of Mind Psychological Services Inc.)

    Based in Cerritos, 8 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “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
    10900 183rd St #220, Cerritos, CA 90703
    View profile for Chantelle L. Miller, PSYD (CEO of Peace Of Mind Psychological Services Inc.)(562) 455-4413

  12. #12 Middleton David K

    Based in Bellflower, 7 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 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
    16600 Woodruff Ave, Bellflower, CA 90706
    View profile for Middleton David K(562) 920-1600

  13. #13 Fierro Richard A

    Based in Montebello, 5 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri–Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1623 Paramount Blvd, Montebello, CA 90640
    View profile for Fierro Richard A(323) 722-8744

  16. #16 Dr. Arodi Martinez

    Based in Monrovia, 13 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.9★ from 68 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 68 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–9 PM
    Address
    106 W Lime Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
    View profile for Dr. Arodi Martinez(424) 288-0865

  18. #18 Gordon St.mary

    Based in Cerritos, 8 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 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
    10929 South St Ste 202B, Cerritos, CA 907035368
    View profile for Gordon St.mary(818) 326-3816

  20. #20 LEAP: LICENSED EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT PROFESSIONALS | Joanna Cheng, Licensed Educational Psychologist #4101

    Based in Pasadena, 12 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 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–Sat 12 AM–12 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    2810 E Del Mar Blvd #7, Pasadena, CA 91107
    View profile for LEAP: LICENSED EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT PROFESSIONALS | Joanna Cheng, Licensed Educational Psychologist #4101(626) 322-2744

  21. #21 New Directions/Richard Perla, PHD

    Based in La Mirada, 6 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 12 PM–6 PM · Thu–Fri 11 AM–5 PM · Sat 7 AM–11 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    15901 Imperial Hwy., La Mirada, CA 90638
    View profile for New Directions/Richard Perla, PHD(562) 943-6000

  22. #22 Psych Lab Psychology Center

    Based in Long Beach, 12 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–4 PM
    Address
    3950 Long Beach Blvd Ste 101, Long Beach, CA 90807
    View profile for Psych Lab Psychology Center(562) 684-1300

  24. #24 Frank X. Acosta, PhD

    Based in Los Angeles, 10 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 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
    1520 San Pablo St, Los Angeles, CA 90033
    View profile for Frank X. Acosta, PhD(323) 442-5955

  25. #25 Dr. Judith Jensen

    Based in La Habra, 9 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 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
    La Habra, CA 90631
    View profile for Dr. Judith Jensen(714) 578-9330

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

psychologists in West Whittier-Los Nietos, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Walter David H PhD672.5★ (4)9 mi
27Martin Trudy E PhD663.7★ (3)10 mi
28Samantha Cox664.4★ (7)11 mi
29La Vie Center664.3★ (13)13 mi
30Roger Kirtz | M.A. Sports Psychology665.0★ (23)11 mi
31Jack S Levine, Ph.D665.0★ (19)13 mi
32Philip E. Corrado, PHD665.0★ (5)12 mi
33Autism Learning Partners Downey Center for Autism653.7★ (15)5 mi
34James P Hall D.O.654.1★ (31)12 mi
35Biola Counseling Center653.3★ (6)5 mi
36Trevor L. Monroe, PHD655.0★ (4)12 mi
37Almansor Clinical Services653.7★ (3)11 mi
38Greenhouse Therapy Center653.4★ (10)13 mi
39Richard S. Klein, PHD655.0★ (3)12 mi
40Pacific Coast Psychological Associates654.0★ (8)12 mi
41Holmquist Gerald P PHD654.8★ (4)12 mi
42Dr Jennifer Dugan653.7★ (3)12 mi
43Silver Lake Psychology644.1★ (208)15 mi
44Heartship Psychological Services, PC645.0★ (33)10 mi
45Sycamores (Altadena)643.0★ (12)16 mi
46Cary Frank Schwimmer, Psy.D.643.0★ (4)12 mi
47Robert Vande Steeg, Ph.D.643.7★ (3)12 mi
48Dr. Wheldon645.0★ (3)13 mi
49Gunn Psychological Services of California643.0★ (4)12 mi
50Real Connections Child643.4★ (5)12 mi

Also serving West Whittier-Los Nietos

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 West Whittier-Los Nietos
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Alyssa Basulto, Counselor5.0★ (2)2 mi
Apbmc1.0★ (2)4 mi
Aragon & Hernandez Social Service - Low Cost Counseling5.0★ (2)5 mi
Bee haven psychological & behavioral health wellness, Inc.3.0★ (2)8 mi
Center For Cancer Counseling3.0★ (2)10 mi
Cerritos Psychological Center - Therapy Covered by Medi-Cal and Commercial Insurances3.0★ (2)7 mi
Davitta R. Love, Psychotherapy1.0★ (2)10 mi
Dr. Seaton-Bacon5.0★ (2)2 mi
Greenleaf Counseling: Daniel W. Puls, PsyD5.0★ (2)2 mi
Lester A. Mindus, PH4.5★ (2)7 mi
Lewis V. Webb, PhD5.0★ (2)4 mi
Maria A. Gonzalez, PHD5.0★ (2)3 mi
Melissa H. Robertson, PHD5.0★ (2)2 mi
Patricia Mendez LMFTIn West Whittier-Los Nietos
Tamar Chorbadjian DO | Kaiser Permanente5.0★ (2)8 mi
Tanya Diaz, PsyD5.0★ (2)2 mi
The Road Most Traveled, Dr. Bonnie Bull5.0★ (2)9 mi
Turning Point Counseling - Christian Counseling5.0★ (2)10 mi
Your Mind Matters Life Solutions5.0★ (4)In West Whittier-Los Nietos
心里热线4.5★ (2)6 mi

How we ranked West Whittier-Los Nietos psychologists

We scored 457 West Whittier-Los Nietos 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 Whittier-Los Nietos 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 Whittier-Los Nietos: frequently asked questions

Who is the best psychologist in West Whittier-Los Nietos?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked psychologist in West Whittier-Los Nietos, CA is Familias Unidas LA with an RP Score of 74/100. It has 5.0★ from 1,072 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 1 PM. French David J PhD (#2) and Joseph A. Lantz, PsyD (#3) follow. We ranked 457 psychologists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many psychologists are there in West Whittier-Los Nietos?

RankedPsychologists ranks 457 psychologists serving West Whittier-Los Nietos, 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 West Whittier-Los Nietos work on weekends?

147 of 457 ranked psychologists post Saturday hours and 64 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Familias Unidas LA (#1), Kaneeza Lafir, PsyD, PsyD, PhD, CAMS-II (#7) and Fierro Richard A (#13). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do West Whittier-Los Nietos psychologists have?

The median Google rating among 457 rated psychologists in West Whittier-Los Nietos is 4.7★, with a median of 7 reviews. Familias Unidas LA has the most, 1,072 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 Whittier-Los Nietos count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the West Whittier-Los Nietos 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 Whittier-Los Nietos 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 Whittier-Los Nietos

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 457 psychologists serving West Whittier-Los Nietos.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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