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Best Therapists And Counselors in Cohoes, NY (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Cohoes: Dr. Elmer Jones Elma, RP Score 70/100; 2.3★ from 4 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 40

    Most-reviewed: Hometown Health Centers, 463 Google reviews at 3.5★, the most of 93 ranked; ranked #40.

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

93 Cohoes therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 15 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 3.7★ across 93 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Cohoes 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 Cohoes at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Dr. Elmer Jones Elma702.3★ (4)CohoesSat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Whitney M. Young, Jr. Health Center - Troy674.1★ (79)Troy, 2 mi away——
3Unity HouseDV674.2★ (54)Troy, 2 mi away——
4Ally Swiatowicz, LMHC673.7★ (3)Latham, 3 mi away——
5Kurzon Mary F675.0★ (3)Latham, 4 mi away——
6Behavioral Health Outpatint Svs662.6★ (21)Troy, 3 mi away——
7Integrated Behavioral Health661.7★ (9)Latham, 3 mi away——
8Rocco R. Pizzollo, LCSW662.6★ (5)Latham, 4 mi away——
9Capital Church644.6★ (35)Schenectady, 6 mi awaySun—
10With Grace Mental Health Counseling PLLC644.1★ (37)Rotterdam, 6 mi awaySat—

The 93 best therapists and counselors in Cohoes, 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 Cohoes

    #1 Dr. Elmer Jones Elma

    Based in Cohoes

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 2.3★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.3★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–10:30 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–6:30 PM
    Address
    1126a Loudon Rd, Cohoes, NY 12047
    View profile for Dr. Elmer Jones Elma(315) 216-0105

  3. #3 Unity HouseDV

    Based in Troy, 2 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.2★ from 54 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 54 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6 102nd St, Troy, NY 12180
    View profile for Unity HouseDV(518) 272-5917

  4. #4 Ally Swiatowicz, LMHC

    Based in Latham, 3 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    6 Wellness Wy, Latham, NY 12110
    View profile for Ally Swiatowicz, LMHC(518) 836-3656

  5. #5 Kurzon Mary F

    Based in Latham, 4 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    459 Troy-Schenectady Rd, Latham, NY 12110
    View profile for Kurzon Mary F(518) 785-5150

  8. #8 Rocco R. Pizzollo, LCSW

    Based in Latham, 4 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 2.6★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.6★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    117 Old Loudon Rd, Latham, NY 12110
    View profile for Rocco R. Pizzollo, LCSW(518) 786-8012

  9. #9 Capital Church

    Based in Schenectady, 6 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.6★ from 35 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat closed · Sun 9 AM–12:30 PM
    Address
    1222 Troy-Schenectady Rd, Schenectady, NY 12309
    View profile for Capital Church(518) 456-3022

  10. #10 With Grace Mental Health Counseling PLLC

    Based in Rotterdam, 6 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.1★ from 37 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    7 Corporate Dr, Clifton Park, NY 12065
    View profile for With Grace Mental Health Counseling PLLC(518) 400-0033

  11. #11 Upstate Counseling

    Based in Albany, 7 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.4★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.4★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–7 PM
    Address
    125 Wolf Rd Suite 410, Albany, NY 12205
    View profile for Upstate Counseling(518) 517-4535

  13. #13 AR Mental Health Counseling

    Based in Troy, 3 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9:30 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    17 1st St Ste 205, Troy, NY 12180
    View profile for AR Mental Health Counseling(518) 810-9452

  14. #14 Hope House Troy Outpatient

    Based in Troy, 3 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 3.3★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.3★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–9 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1724 5th Ave, Troy, NY 12180
    View profile for Hope House Troy Outpatient(518) 272-3918

  18. #18 Noteworthy Resources

    Based in Albany, 8 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    930 Broadway Ste 1, Albany, NY 12207
    View profile for Noteworthy Resources(518) 250-9719

  24. #24 Carver Community Counseling

    Based in Schenectady, 12 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    846 State St, Schenectady, NY 12307
    View profile for Carver Community Counseling(518) 382-7838

  25. #25 Awab Shawkat, LMHC

    Based in Latham, 5 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    Old Niskayuna Rd, Latham, NY 12110
    View profile for Awab Shawkat, LMHC(413) 298-2215

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

therapists and counselors in Cohoes, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Trillium Psychiatry, PLLC605.0★ (9)10 mi
27Lambrinos Lois M Npp605.0★ (3)4 mi
28Orissa Healy House604.3★ (6)10 mi
29Whitney Young Health's Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Treatment Center604.0★ (16)8 mi
30THELMA COSTELLO LMHC PC602.4★ (34)7 mi
31Ellen Handler Singleton605.0★ (3)9 mi
32Albany Winds of Change595.0★ (9)7 mi
33Our Village Services592.3★ (3)9 mi
34Whitney M. Young, Jr. Health Center593.5★ (219)8 mi
35Ellie Mental Health593.4★ (10)6 mi
36Center For Solutions594.4★ (19)8 mi
37MindWell Psychology, LLP594.3★ (7)6 mi
38Ms. Carola Alden595.0★ (4)10 mi
39Solutions A Brief Therapy Center593.7★ (3)10 mi
40Hometown Health Centers593.5★ (463)12 mi
41START Children's Center Inc.594.3★ (6)6 mi
42Albany Behavioral Health592.8★ (20)9 mi
43HPA/LiveWell583.3★ (28)10 mi
44Allied Wellness Collective583.7★ (6)12 mi
45Pinnacle Behavioral Health583.5★ (279)10 mi
46Northeast Psychological Associates582.8★ (12)8 mi
47Legacy Behavioral Health, PC572.9★ (23)8 mi
48With Grace Mental Health Counseling PLLC575.0★ (3)8 mi
49Prism Counseling & Advocacy574.3★ (9)8 mi
50Sarris Patricia MD575.0★ (4)12 mi

Also serving Cohoes

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 Cohoes
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Andrea D. Sopko, PhDIn Cohoes
Anthony Parker - Hudson Valley Energy Healing, EFT, Reiki, Reflexology & Hypnosis1.0★ (1)In Cohoes
Berk Milnarik TherapyIn Cohoes
Clearview Center IncIn Cohoes
Dr. Seigie Kennedy, PhD5.0★ (1)In Cohoes
Drew Newbury, LCSWIn Cohoes
Empire Np Psychiatric Care PLLCIn Cohoes
Family Benevolence Services Inc.3.0★ (2)2 mi
Hard Things CounselingIn Cohoes
Joel Haynes, LMHCIn Cohoes
Katelyn Mucci, LMHCIn Cohoes
Laura M. Connell, M.A., LMHC3.0★ (2)7 mi
Moonrise Assessment and Therapy PLLCIn Cohoes
Moonrise Assessments and Therapy PLLCIn Cohoes
Parents Of Estranged Adult Kids5.0★ (1)In Cohoes
Restore TherapyIn Cohoes
SomaticpsychotherapynyIn Cohoes
St Peter's Addiction RecoveryIn Cohoes
The Studio for Integrative Psychotherapy Services5.0★ (2)3 mi
Thrive2125.0★ (1)In Cohoes

How we ranked Cohoes therapists and counselors

We scored 93 Cohoes 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 Cohoes 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 Cohoes: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Cohoes?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Cohoes, NY is Dr. Elmer Jones Elma with an RP Score of 70/100. It has 2.3★ from 4 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Whitney M. Young, Jr. Health Center - Troy (#2) and Unity HouseDV (#3) follow. We ranked 93 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Cohoes?

RankedPsychologists ranks 93 therapists and counselors serving Cohoes, NY. 1 of them is based in Cohoes; 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 Cohoes work on weekends?

15 of 93 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Dr. Elmer Jones Elma (#1), With Grace Mental Health Counseling PLLC (#10) and Upstate Counseling (#11). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Cohoes therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 93 rated therapists and counselors in Cohoes is 3.7★, with a median of 9 reviews. Hometown Health Centers has the most, 463 reviews, and ranks #40. 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 Cohoes count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 93 therapists and counselors serving Cohoes.

More therapists and counselors and Cohoes pages