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Best Therapists And Counselors in Avocado Heights, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Avocado Heights: Clear Behavioral Health - Mental Health Services in El Monte, RP Score 77/100; 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 19

    Most-reviewed: Ortega Counseling Center, 631 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 645 ranked; ranked #19.

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

645 Avocado Heights therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 218 open Saturdays and 85 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 645 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Avocado Heights 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 Avocado Heights at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Clear Behavioral Health - Mental Health Services in El Monte775.0★ (30)South El Monte, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Solace Treatment Center754.5★ (161)Whittier, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Paradigm Shift Talk, Online Therapy in California735.0★ (12)Avocado HeightsSat · Evenings—
4Heredia Therapy Group732.9★ (21)Avocado Heights——
5Restoring Vida Therapy725.0★ (4)Avocado HeightsSat · Evenings—
6Mountain View Care Center725.0★ (5)El Monte, 3 mi away——
7Anew Counseling and Wellness724.0★ (4)Avocado HeightsSat · Evenings—
8MENA Counseling Services725.0★ (3)La Puente, 2 mi away——
9Pacific Clinics714.0★ (4)Baldwin Park, 3 mi away——
10Marez & Associates714.6★ (8)West Covina, 4 mi away——

The 645 best therapists and counselors in Avocado Heights, 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 Avocado Heights

    Based in South El Monte, 3 mi away

    77/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    10942 Klingerman St Unit A, South El Monte, CA 91733
  2. Based in Whittier, 5 mi away

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.5★ from 161 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 161 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    13027 Hadley St, Whittier, CA 90601
  3. Based in Avocado Heights

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 2.9★ from 21 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.9★ from 21 Google reviews
    Address
    13200 Crossroads Pkwy N Bldg 300, City of Industry, CA 91746
  4. Based in Avocado Heights

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 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.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
  5. Based in El Monte, 3 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    2622 Mountain View Rd, El Monte, CA 91732
  6. Based in La Puente, 2 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 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
    1084 N Hacienda Blvd, La Puente, CA 91744
  7. Based in Baldwin Park, 3 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 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
    13177 Ramona Blvd, Baldwin Park, CA 91706
  8. Based in West Covina, 4 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.6★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    1323 W Covina Pkwy # D, West Covina, CA 91790
  9. Based in West Covina, 5 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.9★ from 65 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 65 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1050 Lakes Dr #225, West Covina, CA 91790
  10. Based in Whittier, 4 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    13203 Hadley St Ste 203, Whittier, CA 90601
  11. Based in Monrovia, 8 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 12 PM–5 PM
    Address
    517 S Ivy Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
  12. Based in Monterey Park, 9 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.4★ from 38 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 38 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7:30 AM–6 PM · Fri closed · Sat–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    2211 S Atlantic Blvd, Monterey Park, CA 91754
  13. Based in Whittier, 5 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.9★ from 631 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 631 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6726 Milton Ave, Whittier, CA 90601
  14. Based in Whittier, 5 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 12 PM–4 PM · Fri closed · Sat 12 PM–6 PM · Sun 12 PM–4 PM
    Address
    6503 Greenleaf Ave c, Whittier, CA 90601
  15. Based in Whittier, 5 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 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
    13020 Hadley St, Whittier, CA 90601
  16. Based in El Monte, 4 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.0★ from 22 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–7 PM · Sat 7:30 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    11001 Main St, El Monte, CA 91731
  17. Based in Whittier, 5 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 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–Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 9 AM–9 PM · Fri 9 AM–11 PM · Sat 9 AM–10 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    6737 Bright Ave, Whittier, CA 90601

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

therapists and counselors in Avocado Heights, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Freedom Marriage and Family Program685.0★ (10)5 mi
27The Couples Therapy & Reunification Counseling – Montebello684.9★ (84)7 mi
28Adolescent Growth Commerce684.2★ (12)9 mi
29Penn Mar Therapeutic Center682.1★ (14)3 mi
30Acacia Counseling682.8★ (20)4 mi
31La Puente Valley Community Mental Health Center684.0★ (16)1 mi
32Centro Espiritual Guru Ancestral684.9★ (35)11 mi
33Perez Behavior Solutions685.0★ (8)5 mi
34Krystal Dreisbach, LMFT685.0★ (3)In Avocado Heights
35East Valley Community Health Center Inc - West Covina683.8★ (392)4 mi
36Life Focus Center683.7★ (3)3 mi
37Social Justice Healing Claudia Morales, LCSW, PPSC674.4★ (7)6 mi
38Department of State Hospitals-Metropolitan673.5★ (47)9 mi
39Walden House674.2★ (14)2 mi
40Crossroads Family Therapy674.8★ (28)6 mi
41Creative Hearts Collaborative675.0★ (7)8 mi
42Travis M. Mead, MFT674.0★ (3)6 mi
43Tell Your Story Therapy675.0★ (10)11 mi
44Enki Youth & Family Services673.3★ (21)1 mi
45Restoring Lives Therapy675.0★ (3)5 mi
46Clear Behavioral Health – Mental Health Services in Pasadena675.0★ (37)13 mi
47Aegis Treatment Centers | El Monte674.0★ (13)4 mi
48Alma Family Services672.6★ (5)6 mi
49Aspire Counseling Group675.0★ (30)7 mi
50Anger Breakthrough675.0★ (9)5 mi

Also serving Avocado Heights

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 Avocado Heights
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Alma De Madre TherapyIn Avocado Heights
Cassandra Monfared LMFT5.0★ (1)In Avocado Heights
Celina Marciano, PSYDIn Avocado Heights
Cerebrate TherapyIn Avocado Heights
Confidence and ClarityIn Avocado Heights
Da Nie Counseling and Family Services, Inc.In Avocado Heights
Enso Psychological Services PCIn Avocado Heights
FotosIn Avocado Heights
Hacienda EsperanzaIn Avocado Heights
Healing Juntos Marriage & Family Therapy5.0★ (2)In Avocado Heights
Here & Now Family Counseling ServicesIn Avocado Heights
Jimna Mendoza, LCSWIn Avocado Heights
Kingdom Journey to Healing5.0★ (1)In Avocado Heights
Marilyn Rivas, LCSW1.0★ (1)In Avocado Heights
Monica Perez, Associate Marriage Family TherapistIn Avocado Heights
Pacific Clinics - Hope Drop-In Center TAY5.0★ (1)In Avocado Heights
Pacific Clinics Multicultural Family Center5.0★ (2)In Avocado Heights
Preplanificacion de gastos funeralesIn Avocado Heights
Spectrum Assessment ServicesIn Avocado Heights
Talk For Two CounselingIn Avocado Heights

How we ranked Avocado Heights therapists and counselors

We scored 645 Avocado Heights 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 Avocado Heights 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 Avocado Heights: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Avocado Heights?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Avocado Heights, CA is Clear Behavioral Health - Mental Health Services in El Monte with an RP Score of 77/100. It has 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Solace Treatment Center (#2) and Paradigm Shift Talk, Online Therapy in California (#3) follow. We ranked 645 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Avocado Heights?

RankedPsychologists ranks 645 therapists and counselors serving Avocado Heights, CA. 5 of them are based in Avocado Heights; 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 Avocado Heights work on weekends?

218 of 645 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 85 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Clear Behavioral Health - Mental Health Services in El Monte (#1), Solace Treatment Center (#2) and Paradigm Shift Talk, Online Therapy in California (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Avocado Heights therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 645 rated therapists and counselors in Avocado Heights is 4.8★, with a median of 8 reviews. Ortega Counseling Center has the most, 631 reviews, and ranks #19. 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 Avocado Heights count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Avocado Heights 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 Avocado Heights 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 Avocado Heights

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 645 therapists and counselors serving Avocado Heights.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.