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Best Therapists And Counselors in Back Mountain, PA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Back Mountain: Unizon Mental Health Services, LLC, RP Score 73/100; 4.7★ from 25 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 4 PM.

  2. 3

    Most-reviewed: Clearbrook Treatment Center, 451 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 53 ranked; ranked #3.

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

53 Back Mountain therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 17 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.2★ across 53 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Back Mountain 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 Back Mountain at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Unizon Mental Health Services, LLC734.7★ (25)Back MountainSat · EveningsOverall
2Cross Valley Counseling724.8★ (18)Back MountainSat—
3Clearbrook Treatment Center714.7★ (451)Wilkes-Barre, 11 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
4Keystone Drug and Alcohol715.0★ (3)Back MountainSat—
5The Northeast Resilience Center705.0★ (4)Back MountainSat · Evenings—
6Beyond Behavior Consulting, LLC694.6★ (10)Back Mountain——
7Brighter Visions Counseling685.0★ (5)Back Mountain——
820/20 Counseling, LLC684.2★ (5)Back MountainEvenings—
9Omni Health Services684.5★ (52)Kingston, 8 mi away——
10The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center673.8★ (12)Wilkes-Barre, 9 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 53 best therapists and counselors in Back Mountain, 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 Back Mountain

    #1 Unizon Mental Health Services, LLC

    Based in Back Mountain

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.7★ from 25 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri 11 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    341 Wyoming Ave Ste 8, West Pittston, PA 18643
    View profile for Unizon Mental Health Services, LLC(445) 255-7877

  2. #2 Cross Valley Counseling

    Based in Back Mountain

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    190 S River St Ste A, Plains, PA 18705
    View profile for Cross Valley Counseling(570) 301-3565

  3. #3 Clearbrook Treatment Center

    Based in Wilkes-Barre, 11 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.7★ from 451 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 451 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1100 E Northampton St, Laurel Run, PA 18706
    View profile for Clearbrook Treatment Center(570) 405-9934

  4. #4 Keystone Drug and Alcohol

    Based in Back Mountain

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    341 Wyoming Ave, Wyoming, PA 18644
    View profile for Keystone Drug and Alcohol(570) 209-1831

  7. #7 Brighter Visions Counseling

    Based in Back Mountain

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 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 10 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1846 N Memorial Hwy, Shavertown, PA 18708
    View profile for Brighter Visions Counseling(272) 200-5506

  8. #8 20/20 Counseling, LLC

    Based in Back Mountain

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–7 PM · Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed 9 AM–7 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    900 Rutter Ave, Forty Fort, PA 18704
    View profile for 20/20 Counseling, LLC(570) 285-3179

  9. #9 Omni Health Services

    Based in Kingston, 8 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.5★ from 52 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 52 Google reviews
    Address
    220 Pierce St, Kingston, PA 18704
    View profile for Omni Health Services(570) 331-3003

  15. #15 Counseling & Therapy by Miriam Hartley, LCSW & Associates

    Based in Back Mountain

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social services organization”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 1 PM–6:30 PM · Fri closed · Sat 11 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3154 Memorial Hwy #100, Dallas, PA 18612
    View profile for Counseling & Therapy by Miriam Hartley, LCSW & Associates(570) 674-1155

  16. #16 Merc Counseling Services, LLC

    Based in Kingston, 8 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 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.

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 11 AM–7 PM · Fri–Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    250 Pierce St #213, Kingston, PA 18704
    View profile for Merc Counseling Services, LLC(570) 661-1061

  18. #18 Revive Counseling Associates LLC

    Based in Kingston, 8 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue–Wed 9 AM–8 PM · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    480 Pierce St #108, Kingston, PA 18704
    View profile for Revive Counseling Associates LLC(570) 855-8787

  21. #21 Miners Medical

    Based in Wilkes-Barre, 9 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.1★ from 51 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 51 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5:30 AM–12 PM · Sat 6:30 AM–9:30 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    90 E Union St #3, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
    View profile for Miners Medical(570) 822-5145

  22. #22 Vincent L. Carolan, LCSW

    Based in Wilkes-Barre, 9 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 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
    100 Wilkes-Barre Blvd Ste 302, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
    View profile for Vincent L. Carolan, LCSW(570) 706-1591

  23. #23 Mountaintop Counseling LLC

    Based in Mountain Top, 13 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–9 PM · Tue–Wed 8 AM–9 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    54 N Mountain Blvd, Mountain Top, PA 18707
    View profile for Mountaintop Counseling LLC(570) 762-6358

  24. #24 Medical Center

    Based in Kingston, 7 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.5★ from 12 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–3 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    675 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, PA 18704
    View profile for Medical Center(570) 288-4205

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

therapists and counselors in Back Mountain, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26CleanSlate Outpatient Addiction Medicine603.9★ (125)9 mi
27Breeze Mental Health605.0★ (14)In Back Mountain
28Dr. John G. Kuna & Associates603.7★ (3)In Back Mountain
29Tiffany Griffiths, Psy.D. & Associates, Inc.603.0★ (31)7 mi
30Robert Bogdan, LCSW605.0★ (5)8 mi
31Ciaruffoli Counseling Services604.7★ (3)7 mi
32Solcentered Integrative Psychiatric Care593.9★ (9)8 mi
33Mental Health Calmness594.0★ (7)In Back Mountain
34Robinson Counseling Center - SUD Services593.8★ (24)9 mi
35Hollie Browning Counseling594.5★ (8)8 mi
36Lori Alesson R.N. LCSW595.0★ (6)8 mi
37Susquehanna Counseling Group583.7★ (3)8 mi
38Tiffany Griffiths, Psy.D. & Associates, Inc.583.5★ (8)In Back Mountain
39Jeffrey Fremont & Associates582.3★ (3)In Back Mountain
40Northeast Counseling Services Administration583.0★ (4)9 mi
41AllOne Health – EAP & Organizational Consulting Wilkes-Barre, PA572.3★ (16)9 mi
42Northeast Counseling Services - Nanticoke573.0★ (65)9 mi
43Children's Service Center562.3★ (58)8 mi
44Red Bird Mental Health Services524.2★ (13)9 mi
45Early Psychiatric & Counseling Svc., LLC.521.8★ (9)13 mi
46Abby Russin, Ph.D.505.0★ (4)7 mi
47Wilkes-Barre Comprehensive Treatment Center474.9★ (16)10 mi
48Sperazza Dal S MD471.4★ (20)7 mi
49Second Family Memory Care Center465.0★ (5)9 mi
50Stephen M. Timchack PsyD, ABPP464.0★ (8)8 mi

Also serving Back Mountain

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 Back Mountain
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Better Patterns Therapy LLCIn Back Mountain
Bohlander Robert W PHDIn Back Mountain
Carolan Behavioral HealthIn Back Mountain
Children's Behavioral Health Services5.0★ (1)In Back Mountain
Connected Fungirl Wellness5.0★ (2)In Back Mountain
Early Psychiatric & Counseling Svc., LLC.In Back Mountain
Gray Marie CIn Back Mountain
KC Psychiatry, LLC5.0★ (1)In Back Mountain
Keystone Psychiatry PLLC4.9★ (36)In Back Mountain
Kindlewood Counseling5.0★ (1)In Back Mountain
MBS Counseling LLCIn Back Mountain
New You Therapy, LLC5.0★ (1)In Back Mountain
Polaris Counseling and Wellness LLCIn Back Mountain
Rahman Shafiq MD1.0★ (4)In Back Mountain
Sara E. Nardone, Ph.D., LLCIn Back Mountain
Sowcik Mark K PhDIn Back Mountain
Sutton Psychiatry & Behavioral Health5.0★ (2)In Back Mountain
TARA O'DONNELL PSYD & ASSOCIATESIn Back Mountain
Thaxton Holistic Wellness Center5.0★ (1)In Back Mountain
The Family Health InstituteIn Back Mountain

How we ranked Back Mountain therapists and counselors

We scored 53 Back Mountain 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 Back Mountain 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 Back Mountain: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Back Mountain?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Back Mountain, PA is Unizon Mental Health Services, LLC with an RP Score of 73/100. It has 4.7★ from 25 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 4 PM. Cross Valley Counseling (#2) and Clearbrook Treatment Center (#3) follow. We ranked 53 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Back Mountain?

RankedPsychologists ranks 53 therapists and counselors serving Back Mountain, PA. 14 of them are based in Back Mountain; 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 Back Mountain work on weekends?

17 of 53 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Unizon Mental Health Services, LLC (#1), Cross Valley Counseling (#2) and Clearbrook Treatment Center (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Back Mountain therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 53 rated therapists and counselors in Back Mountain is 4.2★, with a median of 9 reviews. Clearbrook Treatment Center has the most, 451 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Back Mountain count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Back Mountain 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 Back Mountain 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 Back Mountain

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 53 therapists and counselors serving Back Mountain.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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