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Best Therapists And Counselors in Arroyo Grande, CA (2026)

71 therapists and counselors ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Arroyo Grande: New Beginnings Therapy, RP Score 75/100; 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 17

    Most-reviewed: LivewellSLO Chiropractic + Wellness, 128 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 71 ranked; ranked #17.

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

71 Arroyo Grande therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 18 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 71 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Arroyo Grande 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 Arroyo Grande at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1New Beginnings Therapy755.0★ (5)Arroyo GrandeSat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Tom La Chapelle Lmft755.0★ (4)Arroyo Grande——
3FIREFLY HAVEN745.0★ (16)Grover Beach, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4South County Adult Mental Health Services742.3★ (9)Arroyo Grande——
5O & A Wellness Group, Inc725.0★ (11)Grover Beach, 1 mi awaySat—
6Jennifer Shepard, LMFT, LPCC713.2★ (9)Arroyo GrandeSat—
7Katty Richardson, Ph.D., LMFT, LPCC715.0★ (5)Arroyo GrandeSat · Evenings—
8Aspire Counseling Services714.7★ (41)San Luis Obispo, 9 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9BLOOM Maternal Therapy714.7★ (14)Arroyo GrandeEvenings—
10Peace and Purpose Therapy695.0★ (5)Arroyo Grande——

The 71 best therapists and counselors in Arroyo Grande, 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 Arroyo Grande

    #1 New Beginnings Therapy

    Based in Arroyo Grande

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 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.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–6:30 PM · Sat 11 PM–12 AM · Sun 12 AM–2 PM
    Address
    405 E Branch St #111, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
    View profile for New Beginnings Therapy(805) 242-8114

  2. #2 Tom La Chapelle Lmft

    Based in Arroyo Grande

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family 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
    154 Traffic Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
    View profile for Tom La Chapelle Lmft(805) 704-4402

  3. #3 FIREFLY HAVEN

    Based in Grover Beach, 2 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 11 AM–7 PM · Wed–Fri 11 AM–6:30 PM · Sat–Sun 1 PM–5 PM
    Address
    178 S 4th St #101, Grover Beach, CA 93433
    View profile for FIREFLY HAVEN(805) 295-9417

  5. #5 O & A Wellness Group, Inc

    Based in Grover Beach, 1 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1447 W Grand Ave, Grover Beach, CA 93433
    View profile for O & A Wellness Group, Inc(805) 867-7298

  7. #7 Katty Richardson, Ph.D., LMFT, LPCC

    Based in Arroyo Grande

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Thu 12 PM–6:30 PM · Fri 12:30 PM–6:30 PM · Sat 10:30 AM–3:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    350 Blue Sky Dr, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
    View profile for Katty Richardson, Ph.D., LMFT, LPCC(805) 975-8399

  8. #8 Aspire Counseling Services

    Based in San Luis Obispo, 9 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.7★ from 41 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 41 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    895 Aerovista Pl #106, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
    View profile for Aspire Counseling Services(888) 585-7373

  9. #9 BLOOM Maternal Therapy

    Based in Arroyo Grande

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    310 James Way #150, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
    View profile for BLOOM Maternal Therapy(805) 206-3354

  10. #10 Peace and Purpose Therapy

    Based in Arroyo Grande

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    512 Paulding Cir, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
    View profile for Peace and Purpose Therapy(805) 556-5532

  14. #14 Neurogenesis Neurofeedback

    Based in Los Osos, 9 mi away

    66/100RP 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 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 9:30 AM–3 PM · Wed 9:30 AM–8 PM · Thu 9:30 AM–2 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–8 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–6 PM · Sun 9 AM–6 PM
    Address
    6627 Bay Laurel Pl, Avila Beach, CA 93424
    View profile for Neurogenesis Neurofeedback(805) 748-2239

  15. #15 Windhorse Integrative Mental

    Based in San Luis Obispo, 12 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1304 Pacific St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
    View profile for Windhorse Integrative Mental(805) 548-8931

  18. #18 Rebecca Velasquez, LCSW & Associates -Psychotherapy Practice/Meditation Teaching

    Based in San Luis Obispo, 11 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–9 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1248 Laurel Ln # B, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
    View profile for Rebecca Velasquez, LCSW & Associates -Psychotherapy Practice/Meditation Teaching(805) 305-4543

  19. #19 Good Samaritan Shelter

    Based in Santa Maria, 15 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 3.7★ from 112 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 112 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    401 W Morrison Ave C, Santa Maria, CA 93458
    View profile for Good Samaritan Shelter(805) 347-3338

  20. #20 Jaclyn Woods, MA, LMFT

    Based in San Luis Obispo, 10 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 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
    4251 S Higuera St #300, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
    View profile for Jaclyn Woods, MA, LMFT(805) 776-3505

  21. #21 Erik Edler LMFT

    Based in San Luis Obispo, 12 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 11 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 11 AM–4 PM
    Address
    599 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
    View profile for Erik Edler LMFT(805) 868-0767

  22. #22 Wolf & Moon Coaching

    Based in San Luis Obispo, 9 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    866 Calle del Caminos, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
    View profile for Wolf & Moon Coaching

  23. #23 SLO Couples Therapy

    Based in San Luis Obispo, 12 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 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 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    956 Walnut St Ste 200 C, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
    View profile for SLO Couples Therapy(805) 225-3058

  25. #25 Katja Ahlstrom

    Based in San Luis Obispo, 12 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    508 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
    View profile for Katja Ahlstrom(805) 215-0373

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

therapists and counselors in Arroyo Grande, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Jessica Bany, LMFT and Associates615.0★ (3)12 mi
27David C. Lichti, LMFT612.3★ (6)11 mi
28Ken Starr MD Wellness Group Addiction Medicine & NAD Therapies604.7★ (24)In Arroyo Grande
29Sarah Becker, LMFT605.0★ (3)12 mi
30DeRose Therapy Group604.7★ (13)10 mi
31Summer Sessions Counseling603.2★ (5)12 mi
32Aligned Psychology Group605.0★ (5)12 mi
33Trauma Healing Center595.0★ (5)12 mi
34Well-Being Mental Health Inc.595.0★ (32)12 mi
35Atrévete Al Cambio Integral Wellness Center595.0★ (9)14 mi
36Kristin Toney, PMHNP-BC - Psychiatric Clinician | Mindpath Health585.0★ (21)13 mi
37Greenbrook Mental Wellness Centers584.2★ (5)11 mi
38Central Coast Behavioral Health582.4★ (51)In Arroyo Grande
39Shannon Aguirre, LMFT Marriage and Family Therapist585.0★ (5)15 mi
40Mindful Heart Counseling Center575.0★ (7)12 mi
41Pacific Emotional Wellness575.0★ (5)12 mi
42Sun & Moon Therapy575.0★ (8)12 mi
43Martha's Place574.0★ (5)11 mi
44Gantt Lynda M PhD575.0★ (3)15 mi
45California Coastal Mental Health575.0★ (4)12 mi
46Balance Treatment Center - San Luis Obispo573.4★ (5)11 mi
47Elizabeth Karsh Psychotherapy575.0★ (3)12 mi
48Tidelands Counseling574.0★ (8)12 mi
49San Luis Obispo Mental Health573.4★ (9)11 mi
50Daisy Biggers, LMFT575.0★ (6)12 mi

Also serving Arroyo Grande

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 Arroyo Grande
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Alexandra Seastrunk LMFT5.0★ (1)In Arroyo Grande
christian marriage counseling1.0★ (2)In Arroyo Grande
Colleen A. Sebastian, MC, LMFT5.0★ (1)In Arroyo Grande
Counseling into Wellness5.0★ (2)In Arroyo Grande
Deana Huddleston Lmft5.0★ (1)In Arroyo Grande
dorothy boyce mft1.0★ (1)In Arroyo Grande
Dr. Pedro D. Guimaraes, MD3.7★ (6)In Arroyo Grande
Dr. Tammy Dobbs4.3★ (6)In Arroyo Grande
Elaina Weiss, LCSW3.0★ (1)In Arroyo Grande
Jennifer Padilla-Burger, LMFT5.0★ (1)In Arroyo Grande
Kristyn Collins5.0★ (1)In Arroyo Grande
Lola J. Friedmann, MA5.0★ (1)In Arroyo Grande
Mary Bienkowski, MFT5.0★ (1)In Arroyo Grande
New Life Care + Counseling5.0★ (1)In Arroyo Grande
Ritchie Rand C MD3.0★ (6)In Arroyo Grande
Safe Haven5.0★ (1)In Arroyo Grande
Sandra Warmerdam, LCSW5.0★ (2)In Arroyo Grande
Shelly A. Browne, PsyD5.0★ (2)In Arroyo Grande
SLO Psychological Services - Miriam Burlakovsky5.0★ (10)In Arroyo Grande
Whitlow Jeffrey5.0★ (1)In Arroyo Grande

How we ranked Arroyo Grande therapists and counselors

We scored 71 Arroyo Grande 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 Arroyo Grande 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 Arroyo Grande: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Arroyo Grande?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Arroyo Grande, CA is New Beginnings Therapy with an RP Score of 75/100. It has 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Tom La Chapelle Lmft (#2) and FIREFLY HAVEN (#3) follow. We ranked 71 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Arroyo Grande?

RankedPsychologists ranks 71 therapists and counselors serving Arroyo Grande, CA. 11 of them are based in Arroyo Grande; 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 Arroyo Grande work on weekends?

18 of 71 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 10 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are New Beginnings Therapy (#1), FIREFLY HAVEN (#3) and O & A Wellness Group, Inc (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Arroyo Grande therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 71 rated therapists and counselors in Arroyo Grande is 5.0★, with a median of 6 reviews. LivewellSLO Chiropractic + Wellness has the most, 128 reviews, and ranks #17. 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 Arroyo Grande count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Arroyo Grande 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 Arroyo Grande 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 Arroyo Grande

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 71 therapists and counselors serving Arroyo Grande.

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