76/100RP Score
Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “EMDR psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Best Therapists And Counselors in Alief, TX (2026)
905 therapists and counselors ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Alief: Hathor Counseling, RP Score 76/100; 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 21
Most-reviewed: TRS Health, 933 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 905 ranked; ranked #21.
Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
905 Alief therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 325 open Saturdays and 102 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 905 rated practices.
Top 10 therapists and counselors in Alief 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 | Hathor Counseling | 76 | 5.0★ (12) | Alief | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Therapy for Moms, Couples Therapy, Mental Load in MotherhoodPostpartum Therapy in Texas - Balanced Minds Therapy | 75 | 5.0★ (18) | Houston, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Arabella Counseling | 74 | 5.0★ (22) | Alief | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Path of Progression Mental & Behavioral Services | 73 | 5.0★ (14) | Houston, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | The Wellness Initiative Therapy & Consulting, PLLC | 73 | 5.0★ (9) | Houston, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Wholehealth PLLC. | 73 | 4.6★ (519) | Houston, 3 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Comfort Christian Counseling | 73 | 4.1★ (11) | Houston, 2 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Dorothy Tiedt, LPC | 73 | 5.0★ (5) | Houston, 2 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Point Psychiatry Behavioral Health Solutions | 73 | 5.0★ (41) | Houston, 2 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Apex Integrated Therapy Services | 73 | 5.0★ (7) | Houston, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 905 best therapists and counselors in Alief, 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.
Based in Houston, 5 mi away
75/100RP ScoreRanked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Alief
74/100RP ScoreRanked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Houston, 3 mi away
73/100RP ScoreRanked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Houston, 3 mi away
73/100RP ScoreRanked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Houston, 3 mi away
73/100RP ScoreRanked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.6★ from 519 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Houston, 2 mi away
73/100RP ScoreRanked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.1★ from 11 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Houston, 2 mi away
73/100RP ScoreRanked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Houston, 2 mi away
73/100RP ScoreRanked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Houston, 3 mi away
73/100RP ScoreRanked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Alief
72/100RP ScoreRanked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Houston, 2 mi away
72/100RP ScoreRanked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Stafford, 7 mi away
72/100RP ScoreRanked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.7★ from 29 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Houston, 7 mi away
72/100RP ScoreRanked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Houston, 3 mi away
72/100RP ScoreRanked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.9★ from 93 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Houston, 4 mi away
72/100RP ScoreRanked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.4★ from 32 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Alief
71/100RP ScoreRanked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#18 C Positive ABA
Based in Houston, 4 mi away
71/100RP ScoreRanked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Houston, 3 mi away
71/100RP ScoreRanked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.2★ from 9 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Sugar Land, 6 mi away
71/100RP ScoreRanked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.9★ from 52 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#21 TRS Health
Based in Stafford, 6 mi away
71/100RP ScoreRanked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.8★ from 933 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Houston, 4 mi away
71/100RP ScoreRanked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Houston, 3 mi away
71/100RP ScoreRanked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Houston, 2 mi away
71/100RP ScoreRanked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#25 Your Safe Place
Based in Houston, 2 mi away
71/100RP ScoreRanked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Therapists and counselors 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 905 ranked therapists and counselors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Alief
20 more therapists and counselors within 15 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Above My Umbrella - ABA Therapy | 5.0★ (2) | In Alief |
| Alief Educational Services Center | 1.0★ (1) | In Alief |
| Asian American Health Coalition | 3.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Bee Focus IOP | 4.5★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Bleu Arc Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| CLSibley Bookkeeping | In Alief | |
| De Pareja a Pareja | In Alief | |
| From the Shadows Counseling | In Alief | |
| Grounded Gem | 5.0★ (2) | In Alief |
| Growing and Glowing Counseling PLLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Alief |
| Iris C. Chang, LPC | 3.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Kite Ecotherapy | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| L. Kay Howard | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Liberty Community Health Center | 4.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Mentally FIT Therapeutic & Recovery Services, PLLC | In Alief | |
| Platform Behavioral Support Services | 3.5★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Radical Resilience Therapy | In Alief | |
| Terapia de Parejas | In Alief | |
| Transcend Living Transformative Counseling | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Yarinika M. Miller, LPC | 4.5★ (2) | 3 mi |
How we ranked Alief therapists and counselors
We scored 905 Alief therapists and counselors 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 Alief 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 therapist
- 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.
- Check which license they hold (for example LPC, LCSW, LMFT or RP) and look it up with the board or college that issued it.
- 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 therapist
- 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?
- Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
- 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.
Therapists and counselors in Alief: frequently asked questions
Who is the best therapist in Alief?
By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Alief, TX is Hathor Counseling with an RP Score of 76/100. It has 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Therapy for Moms, Couples Therapy, Mental Load in MotherhoodPostpartum Therapy in Texas - Balanced Minds Therapy (#2) and Arabella Counseling (#3) follow. We ranked 905 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many therapists and counselors are there in Alief?
RankedPsychologists ranks 905 therapists and counselors serving Alief, TX. 6 of them are based in Alief; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 15 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 therapists and counselors in Alief work on weekends?
325 of 905 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 102 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Hathor Counseling (#1), Therapy for Moms, Couples Therapy, Mental Load in MotherhoodPostpartum Therapy in Texas - Balanced Minds Therapy (#2) and Arabella Counseling (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.
What Google rating do Alief therapists and counselors have?
The median Google rating among 905 rated therapists and counselors in Alief is 4.9★, with a median of 10 reviews. TRS Health has the most, 933 reviews, and ranks #21. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does RankedPsychologists rank therapists and counselors?
Each therapist 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 therapists and counselors outside Alief count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Alief city center, our service radius for therapists and counselors. 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 therapists and counselors 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 therapists and counselors in Alief ranked?
Each practice gets an RP Score from 0 to 100 from 8 published factors, including its Google rating, how clearly it focuses on therapy and counseling and how close it is. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank. The score does not measure treatment outcomes.
Is a licensed counselor the same as a psychologist?
No. Licensed professional counselors, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists and, in Ontario, registered psychotherapists hold their own licenses and answer to their own boards or colleges. They provide talk therapy for many of the same concerns; formal psychological testing is usually done by a psychologist.
Can I see a therapist 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 Alief
- November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 905 therapists and counselors serving Alief.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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