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Best Therapists And Counselors in Colchester, VT (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Colchester: The Safety Team/Empowerment Self Defense: Together We Prevent Violence & Heal Trauma, RP Score 70/100; 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews.

  2. 36

    Most-reviewed: Community Health Centers – Riverside, 222 Google reviews at 3.3★, the most of 39 ranked; ranked #36.

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

39 Colchester therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 6 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.0★ across 39 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Colchester 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 Colchester at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1The Safety Team/Empowerment Self Defense: Together We Prevent Violence & Heal Trauma705.0★ (56)Burlington, 6 mi away—Overall
2Turning Point Center-Chittenden674.0★ (17)Burlington, 6 mi awaySat · Sun—
3Hinesburg Counseling Collaborative664.7★ (3)Colchester——
4First Call For Chittenden County662.2★ (10)Burlington, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Gretchen Ross Therapy & Couples Counseling Williston665.0★ (6)Burlington, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Ned Church Counseling665.0★ (3)Burlington, 6 mi awaySat · Sun—
7Mark E. Williams, LCMHC664.3★ (6)South Burlington, 5 mi away——
8Gallagher Kevin654.2★ (5)Burlington, 5 mi away——
9Vermont Center for integrative & Therapy643.2★ (10)South Burlington, 6 mi away——
10Quinttusential Yoga Therapy645.0★ (17)Burlington, 4 mi awayEvenings—

The 39 best therapists and counselors in Colchester, 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 Colchester

    Based in Burlington, 6 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews
    Address
    Business office only, for workshops' location, please refer to the website or the welcome email, 444 S Union St, Burlington, VT 05401
  2. 66/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 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–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    206 Commerce St, Hinesburg, VT 05461
  3. Based in Burlington, 6 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 10 AM–4 PM
    Address
    The Offices @, 86 St Paul St #305, Burlington, VT 05401
  4. Based in South Burlington, 5 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    186 White St, South Burlington, VT 05403
  5. Based in Burlington, 5 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    Burlington, VT 05401
  6. Based in Burlington, 4 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–4 PM · Tue 8:30 AM–6:30 PM · Wed–Thu 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 10 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1 Mill St Unit 204, Burlington, VT 05401
  7. Based in Burlington, 6 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 2.1★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.1★ from 10 Google reviews
    Address
    112 Lake St, Burlington, VT 05401
  8. Based in Burlington, 7 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 2.8★ from 20 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.8★ from 20 Google reviews
    Address
    855 Pine St, Burlington, VT 05401
  9. Based in Burlington, 6 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 2.8★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.8★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    125 College St, Burlington, VT 05401
  10. Based in Essex Junction, 4 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 3.7★ from 15 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–4:45 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8 Essex Way, Essex Junction, VT 05452
  11. Based in South Burlington, 7 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–7 PM · Wed closed · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    1 Kennedy Dr Ste L6, South Burlington, VT 05403
  12. Based in Burlington, 8 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    1138 Pine St, Burlington, VT 05401
  13. Based in Essex Junction, 4 mi away

    61/100RP Score

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

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8 Pearl St, Essex Junction, VT 05452
  14. Based in Burlington, 6 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–3 PM · Tue 8:15 AM–8 PM · Wed 10 AM–8 PM · Thu 8:30 AM–8 PM · Fri 11 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    305 St Paul St Suite 323, Burlington, VT 05401
  15. Based in Burlington, 6 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.5★ from 16 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    95 College St, Burlington, VT 05401
  16. Based in South Burlington, 8 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1223 A Shelburne Rd, Shelburne, VT 05482

All 39 therapists and counselors

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #39, in RP Score order; each links to its profile.

therapists and counselors in Colchester, ranks 26 to 39
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Valerie Racine594.2★ (5)6 mi
27Champlain College Student Health Services593.7★ (3)6 mi
28Crossroads593.5★ (6)6 mi
29MindWell Psychology, LLP594.0★ (4)7 mi
30Wisdom Within You Therapy595.0★ (3)7 mi
31Green State Psychiatry582.7★ (7)7 mi
32Community Health Centers – Winooski554.2★ (34)In Colchester
33Rooted Way Counseling545.0★ (4)11 mi
34Tamarack Psychiatry524.2★ (5)13 mi
35Community Health Centers – South End493.4★ (52)7 mi
36Community Health Centers – Riverside493.3★ (222)5 mi
37Touching The Earth Somatics: Somatic Experiencing®495.0★ (20)6 mi
38Psychiatry - 1 South Prospect Street, University of Vermont Medical Center472.7★ (3)5 mi
39Community Health Centers – Good Health463.1★ (45)6 mi

Also serving Colchester

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 Colchester
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Adele NicolsIn Colchester
Counseling Connection PLC1.0★ (1)In Colchester
Dr. Robert DuWors, PhD, Inc.5.0★ (1)In Colchester
Evolution Psychotherapy, PLLCIn Colchester
Gauthier David5.0★ (1)In Colchester
Jepson Neil AIn Colchester
kcs psychologyIn Colchester
Kelsey D. Conroy, LICSW, Clinical Social WorkerIn Colchester
Kester BarbaraIn Colchester
Kristin SopronyiIn Colchester
Macdonald Virginia M PHDIn Colchester
Meridian DBT & Psychotherapy ServicesIn Colchester
Michelle Metzler, LCMHCIn Colchester
Miller Ronald B PhDIn Colchester
North Country Behavioral Medicine5.0★ (1)In Colchester
Nunc Coepi CounselingIn Colchester
Shapiro NaomiIn Colchester
Sonny J Provetto, LICSWIn Colchester
Tuck Holly KIn Colchester
Vermont Center for Responder Wellness5.0★ (1)In Colchester

How we ranked Colchester therapists and counselors

We scored 39 Colchester 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 Colchester 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 Colchester: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Colchester?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Colchester, VT is The Safety Team/Empowerment Self Defense: Together We Prevent Violence & Heal Trauma with an RP Score of 70/100. It has 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews. Turning Point Center-Chittenden (#2) and Hinesburg Counseling Collaborative (#3) follow. We ranked 39 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Colchester?

RankedPsychologists ranks 39 therapists and counselors serving Colchester, VT. 2 of them are based in Colchester; 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 Colchester work on weekends?

6 of 39 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Turning Point Center-Chittenden (#2), First Call For Chittenden County (#4) and Gretchen Ross Therapy & Couples Counseling Williston (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Colchester therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 39 rated therapists and counselors in Colchester is 4.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. Community Health Centers – Riverside has the most, 222 reviews, and ranks #36. 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 Colchester count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 39 therapists and counselors serving Colchester.