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Best Therapists And Counselors in Altadena, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Altadena: Clear Behavioral Health – Mental Health Services in Pasadena, RP Score 78/100; 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 45

    Most-reviewed: Lifescape Recovery Mental Health Services: IOP and PHP Programs, 115 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 690 ranked; ranked #45.

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

690 Altadena therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 277 open Saturdays and 131 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 690 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Altadena 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 therapists and counselors in Altadena at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Clear Behavioral Health – Mental Health Services in Pasadena785.0★ (37)Pasadena, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Impact Drug & Alcohol Treatment Center763.9★ (31)Pasadena, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Tell Your Story Therapy755.0★ (10)Pasadena, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Wellful Therapy755.0★ (14)Pasadena, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Heartship Psychological Services, PC755.0★ (33)San Marino, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6The Gooden Center753.8★ (39)Pasadena, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Fields Family Counseling Services753.7★ (3)Altadena——
8Heartship Psychological Services, PC | Pasadena Therapy745.0★ (42)Pasadena, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Palomares Therapy735.0★ (16)Pasadena, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Center for Growth and Connection735.0★ (11)Pasadena, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 690 best therapists and counselors in Altadena, 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 Altadena

    Based in Pasadena, 3 mi away

    78/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    769 N Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91103
  2. Based in Pasadena, 3 mi away

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “EMDR psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    50 N Hill Ave Ste 202, Pasadena, CA 91106
  3. Based in Pasadena, 4 mi away

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    200 E Del Mar Blvd Ste 104, Pasadena, CA 91105
  4. Based in Pasadena, 3 mi away

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.8★ from 39 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.8★ from 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    191 N El Molino Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
  5. Based in Pasadena, 4 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–9 PM
    Address
    210 S Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105
  6. Based in Pasadena, 4 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–6 PM
    Address
    210 S Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105
  7. Based in Pasadena, 3 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun 8 AM–3 PM
    Address
    572 E Green St #304, Pasadena, CA 91101
  8. Based in Pasadena, 3 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    117 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105
  9. Based in Pasadena, 3 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 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
    595 E Colorado Blvd 332 Suite B, Pasadena, CA 91101
  10. Based in Pasadena, 5 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    940 N Avenue 64 Ste B, Pasadena, CA 91105
  11. Based in Pasadena, 3 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 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
    595 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91101
  12. Based in Pasadena, 3 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 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
    525 E Colorado Blvd Ste 200, Pasadena, CA 91101
  13. Based in Pasadena, 3 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 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
    301 E Colorado Blvd #860, Pasadena, CA 91101
  14. Based in Pasadena, 3 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 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
    301 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91101
  15. Based in Pasadena, 3 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    107 S Fair Oaks Ave Ste 217/218, Pasadena, CA 91105
  16. Based in Pasadena, 3 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 5 AM–8 PM · Fri 5 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    595 E Colorado Blvd Ste, Pasadena, CA 91101
  17. Based in Pasadena, 3 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    595 E Colorado Blvd #629, Pasadena, CA 91101

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 690 ranked therapists and counselors here; the rest are on their profiles.

therapists and counselors in Altadena, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26AMJAK Therapy Center715.0★ (20)3 mi
27Planned Parenthood - Pasadena Health Center714.1★ (102)2 mi
28Aegis Treatment Centers | Pasadena714.4★ (38)1 mi
29Los Angeles Group Therapy715.0★ (3)7 mi
30Kelsey Milano Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #150222715.0★ (5)4 mi
31Old Town Psychiatric Service713.3★ (4)3 mi
32New U Therapy Center & Family Services715.0★ (15)3 mi
33Oak and Stone Therapy705.0★ (7)3 mi
34Therapy on Fig - Los Angeles In Person & Virtual Therapy704.9★ (34)7 mi
35Sandbox Family Services704.7★ (15)3 mi
36The Center for Connection705.0★ (23)4 mi
37WINGS OF THE FUTURE, NFP705.0★ (18)3 mi
38California Integrative Therapy704.6★ (29)4 mi
39Connections Psychotherapy Services704.1★ (8)8 mi
40Carolina's Sacred Awakenings Yoga, Healing, Reiki Master, QHHT (quantum hypnosis therapist)705.0★ (20)2 mi
41Dr. Eunice Lee Therapy, LMFT, DMFT705.0★ (13)3 mi
42Inner Vision Psychotherapy705.0★ (12)4 mi
43The Hummingbird Nest705.0★ (20)4 mi
44Teresa Yunker Mft705.0★ (4)5 mi
45Lifescape Recovery Mental Health Services: IOP and PHP Programs704.9★ (115)11 mi
46Relationship Coach Dawn705.0★ (12)3 mi
47Salonia Singh therapy and associates LMFT695.0★ (10)4 mi
48D&Y Integrated Psychiatry695.0★ (44)8 mi
49Embodied Living Therapy695.0★ (4)3 mi
50The Holding Space695.0★ (4)3 mi

Also serving Altadena

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.

Unranked therapists and counselors serving Altadena
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Altadena Recovery Center5.0★ (5)In Altadena
Barbara Ackermann, EdD LCSWIn Altadena
Brooke Nisen, MFTIn Altadena
Carol Beecroft, MFTIn Altadena
Cons​tellation SpaceIn Altadena
Darrel D. Dobbs, PhDIn Altadena
De Fraga KarenIn Altadena
Dr. Briana HedmanIn Altadena
Federico CarmonaIn Altadena
Grim RenandezIn Altadena
Holly A. Evans, LMFTIn Altadena
James Higa Therapy5.0★ (1)In Altadena
Jennifer Gustafson, LMFT5.0★ (1)In Altadena
Lisa Lewis Counseling5.0★ (1)In Altadena
Michael J. Kolasa, LMFTIn Altadena
Night Owl PsychotherapyIn Altadena
Pasadena Institute-RltnshpsIn Altadena
Phil Kiehl LMFTIn Altadena
Sage Guidance & Life TherapyIn Altadena
Terapeuta EmocionalIn Altadena

How we ranked Altadena therapists and counselors

We scored 690 Altadena 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

RP Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Altadena 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 therapist

  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. Check which license they hold (for example LPC, LCSW, LMFT or RP) and look it up with the board or college that issued it.
  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 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 Altadena: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Altadena?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Altadena, CA is Clear Behavioral Health – Mental Health Services in Pasadena with an RP Score of 78/100. It has 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Impact Drug & Alcohol Treatment Center (#2) and Tell Your Story Therapy (#3) follow. We ranked 690 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Altadena?

RankedPsychologists ranks 690 therapists and counselors serving Altadena, CA. 1 of them is based in Altadena; 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 Altadena work on weekends?

277 of 690 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 131 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Clear Behavioral Health – Mental Health Services in Pasadena (#1), Impact Drug & Alcohol Treatment Center (#2) and Tell Your Story Therapy (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Altadena therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 690 rated therapists and counselors in Altadena is 5.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. Lifescape Recovery Mental Health Services: IOP and PHP Programs has the most, 115 reviews, and ranks #45. 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 Altadena count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Altadena 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 Altadena 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 Altadena

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 690 therapists and counselors serving Altadena.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.