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Best Therapists And Counselors in Central City, AZ (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Central City: Rise Higher Psychiatry and Mental Health, RP Score 77/100; 4.9★ from 12 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 30

    Most-reviewed: Denova Collaborative Health, Bella Vista, 1,352 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 893 ranked; ranked #30.

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

893 Central City therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 285 open Saturdays and 123 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 893 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Central City 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 Central City at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Rise Higher Psychiatry and Mental Health774.9★ (12)Phoenix, 1 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Reflection Family Interventions765.0★ (42)Phoenix, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Changes Healing Center754.3★ (67)Phoenix, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4HOPESS Residential Recovery Center754.4★ (91)Phoenix, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Behavioral Health Residential Facility- Healing Human Services745.0★ (6)Phoenix, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Vogue Recovery Center744.2★ (146)Phoenix, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Odinma Health: Psychiatry & Wellness745.0★ (12)Phoenix, 1 mi away——
8Thomas Lewis745.0★ (6)Phoenix, 1 mi away——
9Calvary Healing Center744.4★ (325)Phoenix, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Birches Health744.4★ (14)Phoenix, 1 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 893 best therapists and counselors in Central City, 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.

  3. #3 Changes Healing Center

    Based in Phoenix, 3 mi away

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.3★ from 67 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 67 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    29 W Thomas Rd #205, Phoenix, AZ 85013
    View profile for Changes Healing Center(602) 691-7244

  6. #6 Vogue Recovery Center

    Based in Phoenix, 4 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.2★ from 146 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 146 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    4122 N 17th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016
    View profile for Vogue Recovery Center(928) 543-1515

  8. #8 Thomas Lewis

    Based in Phoenix, 1 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    700 E Jefferson St Unit 250, Phoenix, AZ 85034
    View profile for Thomas Lewis(602) 616-4433

  9. #9 Calvary Healing Center

    Based in Phoenix, 6 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.4★ from 325 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 325 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    720 E Montebello Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85014
    View profile for Calvary Healing Center(602) 362-8589

  10. #10 Birches Health

    Based in Phoenix, 1 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    2 N Central Ave Suite 1800, Phoenix, AZ 85004
    View profile for Birches Health(833) 483-3838

  12. #12 Coach Pamela

    Based in Phoenix, 1 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–8 PM
    Address
    2942 N 24th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016
    View profile for Coach Pamela(480) 535-4476

  13. #13 White Tiger Counseling

    Based in Phoenix, 3 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews
    Address
    2627 N 3rd St Ste 106, Phoenix, AZ 85004
    View profile for White Tiger Counseling(480) 637-7361

  14. #14 The Embers Recovery Phoenix Mental Health & Depression Treatment

    Based in Phoenix, 6 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    4202 N 44th St Suite 101, Phoenix, AZ 85018
    View profile for The Embers Recovery Phoenix Mental Health & Depression Treatment(602) 698-9016

  19. #19 Axiom Care

    Based in Phoenix, 4 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.1★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    2843 W Almeria Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85009
    View profile for Axiom Care

  20. #20 Mindful Therapy Group - Tempe

    Based in Tempe, 6 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.9★ from 182 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 182 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–4 PM
    Address
    1250 W Washington St Ste 215, Tempe, AZ 85288
    View profile for Mindful Therapy Group - Tempe(602) 842-7042

  23. #23 Southwest Behavioral & Health Services 7th Avenue Outpatient

    Based in Phoenix, 2 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.3★ from 59 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 59 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 6 AM–5 PM · Fri 6 AM–3 PM · Sat 6:30 AM–9:30 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    1424 S 7th Ave Bldg C, Phoenix, AZ 85007
    View profile for Southwest Behavioral & Health Services 7th Avenue Outpatient(602) 258-3600

  24. #24 BlueSky Telepsych, LLC.

    Based in Phoenix, 5 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    2415 E Camelback Rd Suite 700, Phoenix, AZ 85016
    View profile for BlueSky Telepsych, LLC.(888) 279-0002

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

therapists and counselors in Central City, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Phoenix Oasis714.0★ (5)6 mi
27Noble Path Counseling & Consulting714.4★ (13)4 mi
28The Phoenix Counseling Collective714.7★ (15)2 mi
29Community 43714.2★ (43)4 mi
30Denova Collaborative Health, Bella Vista714.8★ (1,352)3 mi
31Esperanza Mental Health715.0★ (56)1 mi
32Q Counseling714.3★ (6)3 mi
33Crossroads, Inc.713.7★ (43)6 mi
34Moses Behavioral Care Ii703.0★ (4)3 mi
35Serenity Mental Health Centers - Biltmore704.5★ (788)5 mi
36Preston's Psychiatric Services704.8★ (6)4 mi
37Mariposa Monarca704.6★ (39)6 mi
38ATR Integrated705.0★ (20)6 mi
39House Of Healing703.9★ (18)4 mi
40Brazen Therapy705.0★ (9)2 mi
41Community Partners Integrated Healthcare703.3★ (4)3 mi
42Cindy Leisse Lcsw Lisac705.0★ (3)4 mi
43CADENS HEALTH AND WELLNESS705.0★ (3)7 mi
44Taylored Counseling Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) Services694.8★ (54)7 mi
45Chapter & Page Counseling695.0★ (3)5 mi
46Dragonfly Wellness Solutions695.0★ (12)3 mi
47Resilient Health694.7★ (93)2 mi
48Cornerstone Healing Center - Addiction & Mental Health Phoenix694.5★ (65)7 mi
49Stargate Behavioral Health Services LLC693.9★ (8)4 mi
50Palacios Crew Counseling LLC694.6★ (11)3 mi

Also serving Central City

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 Central City
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Behavioral Health Licensing3.0★ (2)3 mi
Counseling & Family Resources5.0★ (2)3 mi
Desert Foothills Counseling2.0★ (2)4 mi
Family Service Agency2.0★ (2)2 mi
Haven Horizons1.0★ (2)1 mi
Hurd Dorothy3.0★ (2)3 mi
Jeffrey M. Ainsa, LMSW5.0★ (2)5 mi
Jñāna Behavioral Health3.0★ (2)4 mi
Lindsay Infranco, MA, LAC - Philoxenia Counseling, PLLC5.0★ (2)2 mi
Markson & Markson5.0★ (2)3 mi
Marlene Shiple, PHD5.0★ (2)3 mi
Nicole Dressler, DNP5.0★ (2)5 mi
PCS: Psychological & Consulting Services5.0★ (2)4 mi
Rachel M. Tombaugh, MA5.0★ (2)5 mi
Reach Family Service, Inc. (Alcanza Servicios de Familia)3.0★ (2)5 mi
Sandy Graham, MS, PLLC5.0★ (2)5 mi
Sun Valley Family Therapy5.0★ (2)3 mi
The Family Ministry Counseling and Psychotherapy Service5.0★ (2)1 mi
Trinity Medical Behavioral Health3.0★ (2)3 mi
Witness To Love, Family Counseling Services5.0★ (2)4 mi

How we ranked Central City therapists and counselors

We scored 893 Central City 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 Central City 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 Central City: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Central City?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Central City, AZ is Rise Higher Psychiatry and Mental Health with an RP Score of 77/100. It has 4.9★ from 12 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Reflection Family Interventions (#2) and Changes Healing Center (#3) follow. We ranked 893 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Central City?

RankedPsychologists ranks 893 therapists and counselors serving Central City, AZ. 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 Central City work on weekends?

285 of 893 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 123 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Rise Higher Psychiatry and Mental Health (#1), Reflection Family Interventions (#2) and Changes Healing Center (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Central City therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 893 rated therapists and counselors in Central City is 4.7★, with a median of 12 reviews. Denova Collaborative Health, Bella Vista has the most, 1,352 reviews, and ranks #30. 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 Central City count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Central City 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 Central City 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 Central City

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 893 therapists and counselors serving Central City.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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