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Best Therapists And Counselors in Central Islip, NY (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Central Islip: Roberto Toledo, LCSW, RP Score 75/100; 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews.

  2. 3

    Most-reviewed: Sunrise Counseling Center, 207 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 361 ranked; ranked #3.

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

361 Central Islip therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 164 open Saturdays and 76 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 361 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Central Islip 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 Islip at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Roberto Toledo, LCSW754.4★ (5)Central Islip—Overall
2Paniccia Psychotherapy & Counseling of Long Island - Therapist Long Island NY Suffolk County744.6★ (9)Bohemia, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Sunrise Counseling Center734.4★ (207)East Islip, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
4Transformations Counseling Group LCSW PLLC733.8★ (19)Hauppauge, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Jacqueline Lomando724.8★ (45)Smithtown, 5 mi away——
6South Shore Mental Health Counseling Services, P.C.724.6★ (11)East Islip, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Dynamic Counseling LCSW PC725.0★ (13)Commack, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Mindful Care Psychiatry and Therapy724.6★ (145)Hauppauge, 3 mi awaySun—
9Independent Support Services723.7★ (3)Hauppauge, 2 mi away——
10Margery Tannenbaum714.8★ (5)Hauppauge, 3 mi away——

The 361 best therapists and counselors in Central Islip, 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 Central Islip

    #1 Roberto Toledo, LCSW

    Based in Central Islip

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    253 Feller Dr, Central Islip, NY 11722
    View profile for Roberto Toledo, LCSW(631) 334-4299

  2. #2 Paniccia Psychotherapy & Counseling of Long Island - Therapist Long Island NY Suffolk County

    Based in Bohemia, 2 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 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

  3. #3 Sunrise Counseling Center

    Based in East Islip, 4 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 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

  5. #5 Jacqueline Lomando

    Based in Smithtown, 5 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews
    Address
    267 E Main St, Smithtown, NY 11787
    View profile for Jacqueline Lomando(631) 987-3031

  7. #7 Dynamic Counseling LCSW PC

    Based in Commack, 4 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–9 PM
    Address
    354 Veterans Memorial Hwy Ste 5, Commack, NY 11725
    View profile for Dynamic Counseling LCSW PC(631) 600-3216

  10. #10 Margery Tannenbaum

    Based in Hauppauge, 3 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    94 Steven Pl W, Hauppauge, NY 11788
    View profile for Margery Tannenbaum(631) 724-4067

  11. #11 Suffolk Family Therapy

    Based in Bohemia, 5 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 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

  13. #13 Glow Counseling

    Based in Bay Shore, 4 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 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

  15. #15 Family Services League

    Based in Central Islip

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 2.9★ from 17 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.9★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–9 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    320 Carleton Ave, Central Islip, NY 11722
    View profile for Family Services League(631) 234-7807

  16. #16 Scott Forsmith, LCSW-R

    Based in Central Islip

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–5 PM · Tue closed · Wed 10 AM–5 PM · Thu 10 AM–7 PM · Fri 10 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10 Dolores Pl, Central Islip, NY 11722
    View profile for Scott Forsmith, LCSW-R(631) 234-8490

  17. #17 Mindful Therapy

    Based in Commack, 6 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–3 PM
    Address
    2171 Jericho Tpke Ste 240, Commack, NY 11725
    View profile for Mindful Therapy(631) 486-7788

  18. #18 Peace of Mind Mental Health Counseling, PC

    Based in Hauppauge, 2 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    111 Smithtown Bypass #101, Hauppauge, NY 11788
    View profile for Peace of Mind Mental Health Counseling, PC(631) 721-8130

  19. #19 Sunshine Counseling

    Based in Bay Shore, 6 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 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

  21. #21 DASH

    Based in Hauppauge, 3 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 2.6★ from 85 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.6★ from 85 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    90 Adams Ave, Hauppauge, NY 11788
    View profile for DASH(631) 952-3333

  23. #23 Sunrise Counseling Center

    Based in Bay Shore, 5 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 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

  25. #25 Pathways Within - Wisdom and Wellness Collaborative

    Based in Smithtown, 3 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.0★ from 12 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–10 PM · Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat closed · Sun 7 AM–4 PM
    Address
    496 Smithtown Bypass Ste 203, Smithtown, NY 11787
    View profile for Pathways Within - Wisdom and Wellness Collaborative(631) 371-3825

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

therapists and counselors in Central Islip, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Transition Counseling Services694.6★ (9)3 mi
27Jennifer A. Ufko, LCSW694.6★ (9)2 mi
28Denise M. Zartler, MA, LCSW695.0★ (12)6 mi
29Jennifer Signet Yovino, LCAT, ATR-BC695.0★ (3)5 mi
30Single Point of Access694.3★ (3)4 mi
31Collaborative Therapy of Long Island693.8★ (4)5 mi
32Rafferty Jean M693.7★ (3)4 mi
33Phoenix Within Mental Health Counseling695.0★ (29)8 mi
34Proud Moments ABA695.0★ (14)4 mi
35Outreach Young adults residential program, Building 2691.8★ (5)4 mi
36JWB Wellness Therapy & Counseling Long Island New York - Therapist Long Island694.0★ (4)3 mi
37DGN Warm & Caring Psychotherapy695.0★ (4)3 mi
38NY Office of Mental Health: The Long Island Field Office693.7★ (3)5 mi
39Cheryl Buscaglia694.4★ (7)5 mi
40Advanced Counseling Associates694.6★ (112)6 mi
41Erica Zeller, Licensed Clinical Social Work, PLLC683.0★ (4)5 mi
42Beyond Motherhood685.0★ (5)6 mi
43SOL Mental Health Hauppauge Clinic685.0★ (10)2 mi
44Butterfly LCSW PC - Clinical Social Work Practice683.0★ (19)5 mi
45Balanced Living Mental Health Counseling PLLC685.0★ (10)5 mi
46Hands Across Long Island Inc683.5★ (13)In Central Islip
47New Beginnings Associates Inc684.3★ (18)5 mi
48Allison Thaler Therapy685.0★ (11)10 mi
49Long Island Behavioral Health684.4★ (13)7 mi
50Change Is Good Counseling685.0★ (10)7 mi

Also serving Central Islip

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 Islip
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Behavioral Health Counseling5.0★ (2)4 mi
Behavioral Health Services5.0★ (2)4 mi
Blooming Horizons ABA LLC5.0★ (1)In Central Islip
Breakthrough Psychological TherapyIn Central Islip
Calev Gila3.0★ (2)2 mi
Cornerstone Health Partners LLCIn Central Islip
Counselors Alliance-CentralIn Central Islip
Deryn Hults Mental Health CounselingIn Central Islip
Janice Pollack LACSWR, BCD1.0★ (1)In Central Islip
Jill N Wallace, LCSW PLLCIn Central Islip
John Callahan, LCSW5.0★ (2)3 mi
Karli CoverdaleIn Central Islip
Lisa Hoffman1.0★ (2)In Central Islip
Ministerio Cambiando Vidas4.0★ (1)In Central Islip
Pamela Trifaro, LCSW, PLLC3.0★ (2)3 mi
Positive ConsciousIn Central Islip
Saleem Health - Psychiatric Medicine5.0★ (1)In Central Islip
Sha-Niyah Ortiz, LCSW5.0★ (2)In Central Islip
Spotless Mind Mental Health Counseling PLLC5.0★ (2)2 mi
True North Counseling ServicesIn Central Islip

How we ranked Central Islip therapists and counselors

We scored 361 Central Islip 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 Islip 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 Islip: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Central Islip?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Central Islip, NY is Roberto Toledo, LCSW with an RP Score of 75/100. It has 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews. Paniccia Psychotherapy & Counseling of Long Island - Therapist Long Island NY Suffolk County (#2) and Sunrise Counseling Center (#3) follow. We ranked 361 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Central Islip?

RankedPsychologists ranks 361 therapists and counselors serving Central Islip, NY. 4 of them are based in Central Islip; 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 Central Islip work on weekends?

164 of 361 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 76 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Paniccia Psychotherapy & Counseling of Long Island - Therapist Long Island NY Suffolk County (#2), Sunrise Counseling Center (#3) and Transformations Counseling Group LCSW PLLC (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Central Islip therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 361 rated therapists and counselors in Central Islip is 4.8★, with a median of 8 reviews. Sunrise Counseling Center has the most, 207 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 Central Islip count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 361 therapists and counselors serving Central Islip.
  2. November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.

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