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Best Psychologists in Wolcott, CT (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Wolcott: Eric D. Margolies PSYD, RP Score 71/100; 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.

  2. 33

    Most-reviewed: Cortes Counseling, 104 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 82 ranked; ranked #33.

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

82 Wolcott psychologists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 23 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.0★ across 82 rated practices.

Top 10 psychologists in Wolcott 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 Wolcott at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Eric D. Margolies PSYD715.0★ (6)Waterbury, 5 mi away—Overall
2Comprehensive Neuropsychological Services651.6★ (15)Cheshire, 8 mi away——
3Randy Carrin, Psy.D., Psych Support653.7★ (6)Waterbury, 5 mi awayEvenings—
4Becoming You Center For Transformation644.9★ (12)Cheshire, 8 mi awayEvenings—
5Anxiety & OCD Treatment Center624.2★ (5)Farmington, 12 mi awaySat · Evenings—
6Corcione Carla L612.3★ (3)Farmington, 14 mi away——
7John Delizio, PHD615.0★ (3)Ansonia, 15 mi away——
8Jasmen Rice, PsyD605.0★ (17)Wethersfield, 18 mi away——
9Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Cheshire604.6★ (69)Cheshire, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10The Center for Children with Special Needs603.7★ (3)Farmington, 14 mi awaySat—

The 82 best psychologists in Wolcott, 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 Wolcott

    Based in Waterbury, 5 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 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
    228 Meadow St Ste 202, Waterbury, CT 06702
  2. Based in Farmington, 12 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    10 Forest Park Dr, Farmington, CT 06032
  3. Based in Farmington, 14 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 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
    270 Farmington Ave #309, Farmington, CT 06032
  4. Based in Ansonia, 15 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 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
    63 Acorn Hill Rd, Woodbridge, CT 06525
  5. Based in Wethersfield, 18 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    Address
    1260 Silas Deane Hwy #101, Wethersfield, CT 06109
  6. Based in Farmington, 16 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    40 Dale Rd #204, Avon, CT 06001
  7. Based in Hartford, 17 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 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
    430 New Park Ave Ste 102, Hartford, CT 06110
  8. Based in West Hartford, 17 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #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.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    45 S Main St #110, West Hartford, CT 06107
  9. Based in Cheshire, 11 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–2 PM · Fri 9 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4 Pine Brook Ct, Cheshire, CT 06410
  10. Based in West Hartford, 18 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 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
    345 N Main St #302, West Hartford, CT 06117
  11. Based in West Hartford, 18 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    8 Lowell Rd, West Hartford, CT 06119
  12. Based in West Hartford, 17 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 2.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    68 S Main St, West Hartford, CT 06107
  13. Based in Hartford, 19 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 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
    200 Retreat Ave, Hartford, CT 06114
  14. Based in Hartford, 18 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 1.8★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 1.8★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    609 Farmington Ave Ste LL22, Hartford, CT 06105

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

psychologists in Wolcott, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Michael P. Weaver, PHD575.0★ (3)19 mi
27CHH Center for Youth and Families573.4★ (26)15 mi
28Teitelbaum Caren MD562.1★ (7)19 mi
29Family Strong CT, LLC563.6★ (9)15 mi
30Total Psychology565.0★ (8)17 mi
31Kevin J. Connolly, PHD563.7★ (3)20 mi
32Bruce M. Freedman, PHD562.3★ (3)20 mi
33Cortes Counseling554.9★ (104)14 mi
34Peaceful Mind Behavioral Health & Wellness553.8★ (34)6 mi
35Child & Family Psychotherapy Center - Rhoda L Kreisman, PHD555.0★ (3)16 mi
36Dr. Victoria Bosse, PsyD, LMFT555.0★ (5)8 mi
37James Clarke, LPC544.4★ (7)6 mi
38Connecticut Behavioral Health532.9★ (10)9 mi
39Sharon Clayman, Psy.D., LLC535.0★ (5)8 mi
40Mindful Transformations LLC534.9★ (30)14 mi
41Paley Sharon PHD534.0★ (4)19 mi
42Krista Maturo534.0★ (4)8 mi
43Stephen M. Humphrey, Ph.D.531.6★ (7)18 mi
44Hop Brook Counseling Center, LLC - Southbury524.0★ (6)15 mi
45Post Traumatic Stress Center522.9★ (7)19 mi
46Family Medicine Center at Asylum Hill522.9★ (35)19 mi
47Celestial Empowerment Quantum Healthcare515.0★ (9)10 mi
48Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry West Hartford514.6★ (97)17 mi
49WCT Behavioral Health & Wellness513.2★ (41)4 mi
50Behavioral Health Center For Counseling & Learning514.4★ (14)11 mi

Also serving Wolcott

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 Wolcott psychologists

We scored 82 Wolcott 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 Wolcott 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 Wolcott: frequently asked questions

Who is the best psychologist in Wolcott?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked psychologist in Wolcott, CT is Eric D. Margolies PSYD with an RP Score of 71/100. It has 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews. Comprehensive Neuropsychological Services (#2) and Randy Carrin, Psy.D., Psych Support (#3) follow. We ranked 82 psychologists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many psychologists are there in Wolcott?

RankedPsychologists ranks 82 psychologists serving Wolcott, CT. 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 Wolcott work on weekends?

23 of 82 ranked psychologists post Saturday hours and 10 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Anxiety & OCD Treatment Center (#5), Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Cheshire (#9) and The Center for Children with Special Needs (#10). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Wolcott psychologists have?

The median Google rating among 82 rated psychologists in Wolcott is 4.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. Cortes Counseling has the most, 104 reviews, and ranks #33. 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 Wolcott count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 82 psychologists serving Wolcott.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.