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Best Therapists And Counselors in Bay Shore, NY (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Bay Shore: Sunshine Counseling, RP Score 76/100; 4.6★ from 15 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 6

    Most-reviewed: Sunrise Counseling Center, 207 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 345 ranked; ranked #6.

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

345 Bay Shore therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 167 open Saturdays and 79 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 345 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Bay Shore 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 Bay Shore at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Sunshine Counseling764.6★ (15)Bay ShoreSat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Glow Counseling765.0★ (9)Bay ShoreSat · Sun · Evenings—
3Mosaic Mind Psychotherapy LCSW PC755.0★ (6)Bay ShoreSat · Sun · Evenings—
4Beyond Motherhood755.0★ (5)Bay Shore——
5Advanced Counseling Associates754.6★ (112)Bay ShoreSat · Evenings—
6Sunrise Counseling Center754.4★ (207)East Islip, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
7Sunrise Counseling Center743.4★ (5)Bay ShoreSat · Sun · Evenings—
8Hispanic Counseling Center Inc743.1★ (15)Bay Shore——
9Butterfly LCSW PC - Clinical Social Work Practice743.0★ (19)Bay ShoreSat · Sun · Evenings—
10Alexandria Baxter, LCSW, PMH-C735.0★ (7)Bay ShoreSat · Evenings—

The 345 best therapists and counselors in Bay Shore, 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 Bay Shore

    #1 Sunshine Counseling

    Based in Bay Shore

    76/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.6★ from 15 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–9 PM
    Address
    94 W Main St Ste 200, Bay Shore, NY 11706
    View profile for Sunshine Counseling(631) 252-2820

  2. #2 Glow Counseling

    Based in Bay Shore

    76/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–8:30 PM
    Address
    8 Idle Hour Blvd, Oakdale, NY 11769
    View profile for Glow Counseling(631) 730-5250

  4. #4 Beyond Motherhood

    Based in Bay Shore

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 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
    94 W Main St, Bay Shore, NY 11706
    View profile for Beyond Motherhood(631) 505-7842

  6. #6 Sunrise Counseling Center

    Based in East Islip, 3 mi away

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.4★ from 207 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 207 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–3 PM
    Address
    107 W Main St, East Islip, NY 11730
    View profile for Sunrise Counseling Center(631) 666-1615

  7. #7 Sunrise Counseling Center

    Based in Bay Shore

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    2157 Union Blvd, Bay Shore, NY 11706
    View profile for Sunrise Counseling Center(631) 666-1615

  14. #14 Family Service League Fay J. Lindner Health and Wellness Center

    Based in Bay Shore

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 3.5★ from 12 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.5★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–9 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1448 5th Ave, Bay Shore, NY 11706
    View profile for Family Service League Fay J. Lindner Health and Wellness Center(631) 309-6900

  15. #15 Talk with Diana

    Based in Bay Shore

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    160 Howells Rd, Bay Shore, NY 11706
    View profile for Talk with Diana(631) 203-1724

  16. #16 Journey Mental Health Counseling Services, PLLC

    Based in Babylon, 5 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.7★ from 27 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–9 PM · Fri–Sat 9 AM–7 PM · Sun 8 AM–9 PM
    Address
    60 Fire Island Ave, Babylon, NY 11702
    View profile for Journey Mental Health Counseling Services, PLLC(631) 434-5830

  19. #19 Catholic Charities

    Based in Bay Shore

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 3.3★ from 24 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.3★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue 9 AM–9 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 9 AM–9 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    21 4th Ave, Bay Shore, NY 11706
    View profile for Catholic Charities(631) 665-6707

  21. #21 Suffolk Family Therapy

    Based in Bohemia, 6 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.6★ from 22 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–9 PM · Wed 10:30 AM–9 PM · Thu 10 AM–9 PM · Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–2 PM
    Address
    4109 Sunrise Hwy, Bohemia, NY 11716
    View profile for Suffolk Family Therapy(631) 503-1539

  22. #22 True Mind Wellness: Center for Excellence in Mental Health

    Based in Deer Park, 6 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.1★ from 15 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–2 PM
    Address
    2061 Deer Park Ave Ste 206, Deer Park, NY 11729
    View profile for True Mind Wellness: Center for Excellence in Mental Health(631) 213-1236

  24. #24 Change Is Good Counseling

    Based in Deer Park, 7 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–8:30 PM · Tue 9 AM–10:30 PM · Wed 9 AM–7:30 PM · Thu 9 AM–8:30 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun 9 AM–11 AM
    View profile for Change Is Good Counseling(516) 429-8679

  25. #25 Paniccia Psychotherapy & Counseling of Long Island - Therapist Long Island NY Suffolk County

    Based in Bohemia, 7 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–4 PM
    Address
    1777 Veterans Memorial Hwy Suite 6, Islandia, NY 11749
    View profile for Paniccia Psychotherapy & Counseling of Long Island - Therapist Long Island NY Suffolk County(631) 212-2405

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

therapists and counselors in Bay Shore, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Linda Girimonte, LMHC, P.C.684.3★ (6)In Bay Shore
27Transformations Counseling Group LCSW PLLC683.8★ (19)6 mi
28Dynamic Counseling LCSW PC685.0★ (13)8 mi
29Single Point of Access684.3★ (3)5 mi
30Long Island Center for Mindfulness685.0★ (3)6 mi
31NY Office of Mental Health: The Long Island Field Office683.7★ (3)5 mi
32Outreach Young adults residential program, Building 2681.8★ (5)5 mi
33Roberto Toledo, LCSW684.4★ (5)6 mi
34North Shore Relationship Center - Massapequa684.8★ (64)10 mi
35Collaborative Therapy of Long Island673.8★ (4)7 mi
36The Collective Therapy by Francesca Emma, LMHC: Long Island & NYC Eating Disorder , Body Image & Anxiety Specialist675.0★ (5)5 mi
37North Star Mental Health Counseling Services674.0★ (31)7 mi
38Mindful Therapy674.8★ (23)9 mi
39Balance the Scales Reiki675.0★ (4)6 mi
40Leff Meryl671.3★ (3)5 mi
41Independent Support Services673.7★ (3)6 mi
42Family Services League672.9★ (17)4 mi
43Nassau Suffolk Psychotherapy & Wellness674.3★ (6)5 mi
44DASH672.6★ (85)6 mi
45Elite Therapeutic Services665.0★ (23)10 mi
46DGN Warm & Caring Psychotherapy665.0★ (4)6 mi
47Jacqueline Lomando664.8★ (45)10 mi
48Kids First Evaluation664.8★ (19)4 mi
49Dorine D'Angelo, LCSW665.0★ (4)4 mi
50Heart and Soul Counseling Center663.3★ (90)7 mi

Also serving Bay Shore

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 Bay Shore
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Alejandro C. Sciammarella, PHDIn Bay Shore
Alexander GregoryIn Bay Shore
Augustyn Constance3.6★ (5)In Bay Shore
B&B Well Counseling5.0★ (2)In Bay Shore
Christina's Couch Mental Health Counseling5.0★ (2)In Bay Shore
Counseling Center For EatingIn Bay Shore
Dr. Aranda Roy3.5★ (2)In Bay Shore
Dr. Jean Bacon1.0★ (1)In Bay Shore
Dr. Syed N. Ahmad, MDIn Bay Shore
Jessica Mann, LMSW5.0★ (1)In Bay Shore
Kristen Hayward, M.S., LMHC (Ever Rising Mental Health Counseling, PLLC)5.0★ (2)In Bay Shore
Mary Hall1.0★ (1)In Bay Shore
Meghan McLeod, LCSW5.0★ (2)In Bay Shore
Mindful Living Psychological Services, PLLC5.0★ (4)In Bay Shore
Parientes of SuffolkIn Bay Shore
Peter R. O'Herron, LCSWIn Bay Shore
Physicians Mental Health CenterIn Bay Shore
Stillwater Counseling & TherapyIn Bay Shore
The Bridge Massage and Wellness5.0★ (15)In Bay Shore
Ximena Bailey, LCSW5.0★ (1)In Bay Shore

How we ranked Bay Shore therapists and counselors

We scored 345 Bay Shore 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 Bay Shore 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 Bay Shore: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Bay Shore?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Bay Shore, NY is Sunshine Counseling with an RP Score of 76/100. It has 4.6★ from 15 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Glow Counseling (#2) and Mosaic Mind Psychotherapy LCSW PC (#3) follow. We ranked 345 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Bay Shore?

RankedPsychologists ranks 345 therapists and counselors serving Bay Shore, NY. 15 of them are based in Bay Shore; 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 Bay Shore work on weekends?

167 of 345 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 79 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Sunshine Counseling (#1), Glow Counseling (#2) and Mosaic Mind Psychotherapy LCSW PC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Bay Shore therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 345 rated therapists and counselors in Bay Shore is 4.8★, with a median of 8 reviews. Sunrise Counseling Center has the most, 207 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Bay Shore count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Bay Shore 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 Bay Shore 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 Bay Shore

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 345 therapists and counselors serving Bay Shore.
  2. November 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.

More therapists and counselors and Bay Shore pages