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Best Therapists And Counselors in Bostonia, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Bostonia: ARTISANS OF ALCHEMY | BARBERSHOP & SOCIAL PARLOR, RP Score 77/100; 5.0★ from 83 Google reviews.

  2. 15

    Most-reviewed: LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists San Diego, 368 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 463 ranked; ranked #15.

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

463 Bostonia therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 182 open Saturdays and 65 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 463 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Bostonia 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 Bostonia at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1ARTISANS OF ALCHEMY | BARBERSHOP & SOCIAL PARLOR775.0★ (83)El Cajon, 2 mi away—Overall
2Parkside Health and Wellness Center765.0★ (9)El Cajon, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Rooted Insight765.0★ (7)Bostonia——
4Counseling SDC765.0★ (7)BostoniaSat · Sun · Evenings—
5Jackson House La Mesa Mental Health Treatment Center754.6★ (168)La Mesa, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Bruno Sam735.0★ (5)El Cajon, 2 mi away——
7Evolve Treatment Centers735.0★ (4)La Mesa, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Halcyon Center733.5★ (19)El Cajon, 1 mi away——
9The Therapy Innovation734.6★ (11)El Cajon, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Balanced Life Therapy Center734.0★ (4)El Cajon, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 463 best therapists and counselors in Bostonia, 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 Bostonia

    #1 ARTISANS OF ALCHEMY | BARBERSHOP & SOCIAL PARLOR

    Based in El Cajon, 2 mi away

    77/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 83 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 83 Google reviews
    Address
    in Phenix Salon Suites, 415 Fletcher Pkwy 907 Suite #130, El Cajon, CA 92020
    View profile for ARTISANS OF ALCHEMY | BARBERSHOP & SOCIAL PARLOR(619) 414-3057

  3. #3 Rooted Insight

    Based in Bostonia

    76/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “EMDR psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    View profile for Rooted Insight(971) 231-4449

  4. #4 Counseling SDC

    Based in Bostonia

    76/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 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–Sun 5 AM–7 PM
    View profile for Counseling SDC(619) 353-0818

  6. #6 Bruno Sam

    Based in El Cajon, 2 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 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
    140 W Park Ave Unit 219, El Cajon, CA 92020
    View profile for Bruno Sam(619) 593-6072

  7. #7 Evolve Treatment Centers

    Based in La Mesa, 4 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    9817 Edgar Pl, La Mesa, CA 91941
    View profile for Evolve Treatment Centers(619) 566-4766

  8. #8 Halcyon Center

    Based in El Cajon, 1 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.5★ from 19 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.5★ from 19 Google reviews
    Address
    1664 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021
    View profile for Halcyon Center(619) 579-8685

  9. #9 The Therapy Innovation

    Based in El Cajon, 3 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8:30 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun 8 AM–7 PM
    Address
    900 Cuyamaca St #107, El Cajon, CA 92020
    View profile for The Therapy Innovation(619) 289-8437

  10. #10 Balanced Life Therapy Center

    Based in El Cajon, 2 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 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–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    127 E Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
    View profile for Balanced Life Therapy Center(619) 990-0207

  11. #11 Casa De Oro Residential Care

    Based in Spring Valley, 5 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.3★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    3602 S Cordoba Ave, Spring Valley, CA 91977
    View profile for Casa De Oro Residential Care(619) 303-3717

  15. #15 LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists San Diego

    Based in La Mesa, 4 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.6★ from 368 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 368 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–8 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 8:30 AM–8 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    8881 Fletcher Pkwy Ste 350-360, La Mesa, CA 91942
    View profile for LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists San Diego(858) 279-1223

  16. #16 Evolve Treatment Centers

    Based in La Mesa, 4 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews
    Address
    10525 Fuerte Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941
    View profile for Evolve Treatment Centers(619) 332-3500

  17. #17 LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists La Mesa

    Based in La Mesa, 4 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.6★ from 111 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 111 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–8 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    8881 Fletcher Pkwy Ste 350-360, La Mesa, CA 91942
    View profile for LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists La Mesa(858) 279-1223

  19. #19 Fusion Care Group

    Based in Santee, 3 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 3.4★ from 46 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.4★ from 46 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–9 PM
    Address
    8772 Cuyamaca St, Santee, CA 92071
    View profile for Fusion Care Group(888) 688-0248

  20. #20 Enara Family Counseling, P.C.

    Based in El Cajon, 2 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 3.9★ from 14 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.9★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    175 W Lexington Ave Ste A, El Cajon, CA 92020
    View profile for Enara Family Counseling, P.C.(619) 573-1779

  21. #21 Sacred Discoveries

    Based in Santee, 5 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.9★ from 47 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 47 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    9710 Carita Ct, Santee, CA 92071
    View profile for Sacred Discoveries(619) 368-6534

  22. #22 Richard Bladh, Counselor

    Based in La Mesa, 4 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–8 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    8881 Fletcher Pkwy Ste 350-360, La Mesa, CA 91942
    View profile for Richard Bladh, Counselor(858) 279-1223

  23. #23 Positive Change Counseling Center

    Based in La Mesa, 5 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 3.5★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.5★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–8 PM · Wed–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun 9 AM–4 PM
    Address
    8600 La Mesa Blvd Ste. B, La Mesa, CA 91942
    View profile for Positive Change Counseling Center(619) 733-6414

  25. #25 Michael Nelson, Counselor

    Based in La Mesa, 4 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–8 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    8881 Fletcher Pkwy Ste 350-360, La Mesa, CA 91942
    View profile for Michael Nelson, Counselor(858) 279-1223

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

therapists and counselors in Bostonia, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Jackson House San Diego Mental Health Treatment Center694.9★ (105)12 mi
27Alvarado Parkway Institute Outpatient Services Mental Health & Addiction Treatment693.4★ (129)7 mi
28Michelle Pappalardi, Counselor694.7★ (14)4 mi
29Bendis Breathwork695.0★ (23)10 mi
30Saranne Wilson, LMFT694.0★ (4)5 mi
31Grow Through Life Counseling La Mesa683.3★ (8)6 mi
32Kenya Taylor, Counselor685.0★ (8)4 mi
33Heartland Center684.6★ (24)2 mi
34Janetta Stephen, Counselor685.0★ (6)4 mi
35Erica Assenti, Counselor685.0★ (5)4 mi
36Kristin Mcdonald, Counselor685.0★ (5)4 mi
37Margarita Velosa, Counselor685.0★ (5)4 mi
38Stephanie Danial, Counselor685.0★ (5)4 mi
39McAlister Institute- Corporate Office684.4★ (51)2 mi
40Aaron Skobel Therapy685.0★ (8)6 mi
41Healing Balance Therapy Inc. - La Mesa Therapy & Counseling685.0★ (30)6 mi
42East County Behavioral Health Center683.6★ (20)1 mi
43Sharp Mesa Vista East County Outpatient Mental Health Services683.6★ (5)1 mi
44Tarbox-Roland Robin L683.7★ (6)6 mi
45Alisha McGovern, Counselor685.0★ (4)4 mi
46Teresa Lowe, Counselor685.0★ (4)4 mi
47The Healing Way By Jose685.0★ (3)7 mi
48Sara Vo, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner685.0★ (3)4 mi
49Dora Gilbert, Counselor685.0★ (3)4 mi
50Ian M. Cotton, MFT683.0★ (4)6 mi

Also serving Bostonia

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 Bostonia
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Carter C Gardner PHD3.0★ (2)6 mi
Center For Community Solutions3.0★ (2)2 mi
Counseling with Joey & Associates5.0★ (2)6 mi
Ellen Griffin, Counselor5.0★ (2)4 mi
Family Wellness Center5.0★ (2)8 mi
Fancor Guest Home2.5★ (2)2 mi
Gary D Hittle, PhD., Marriage and Family Counseling Corporation4.5★ (2)6 mi
GroundPoint CounselingIn Bostonia
Inspire Professional Counseling3.0★ (2)6 mi
Jan Slack, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist5.0★ (2)6 mi
Jesalyn EatchelIn Bostonia
Kaley Berlin, LCSW5.0★ (2)6 mi
Kate Bennett Marriage Family Therapist5.0★ (2)6 mi
Lemon Grove Family Counseling Center5.0★ (2)7 mi
Marcelo Podesta3.0★ (2)7 mi
Silva Family Therapy3.0★ (2)6 mi
Tamela Dreyer, LCSW5.0★ (2)3 mi
Tarina Griffin3.0★ (2)1 mi
Vincent Feitosa, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner3.0★ (2)4 mi
Wuott Counseling & Psychiatry3.0★ (2)1 mi

How we ranked Bostonia therapists and counselors

We scored 463 Bostonia 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 Bostonia 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 Bostonia: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Bostonia?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Bostonia, CA is ARTISANS OF ALCHEMY | BARBERSHOP & SOCIAL PARLOR with an RP Score of 77/100. It has 5.0★ from 83 Google reviews. Parkside Health and Wellness Center (#2) and Rooted Insight (#3) follow. We ranked 463 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Bostonia?

RankedPsychologists ranks 463 therapists and counselors serving Bostonia, CA. 2 of them are based in Bostonia; 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 Bostonia work on weekends?

182 of 463 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 65 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Parkside Health and Wellness Center (#2), Counseling SDC (#4) and Jackson House La Mesa Mental Health Treatment Center (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Bostonia therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 463 rated therapists and counselors in Bostonia is 4.9★, with a median of 9 reviews. LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists San Diego has the most, 368 reviews, and ranks #15. 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 Bostonia count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 463 therapists and counselors serving Bostonia.
  2. November 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.

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