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Best Therapists And Counselors in Coronado, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Coronado: HGR Drug Rehabs San Diego California, RP Score 78/100; 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 2

    Most-reviewed: Perlman Wellness, 1,241 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 534 ranked; ranked #2.

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

534 Coronado therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 208 open Saturdays and 88 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 534 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Coronado 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 Coronado at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1HGR Drug Rehabs San Diego California785.0★ (33)San Diego, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Perlman Wellness764.9★ (1,241)San Diego, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
3Radar Recovery Center764.4★ (201)San Diego, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Akua Strong - Mental Health & Addiction Outpatient Treatment San Diego764.8★ (41)San Diego, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Akua Mental Health Acute Care Facility San Diego754.9★ (11)San Diego, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Healthy U Behavioral Health755.0★ (19)San Diego, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Jackson House San Diego Mental Health Treatment Center754.9★ (105)San Diego, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Allison Barton Therapy - San Diego EMDR Therapy745.0★ (14)San Diego, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Hawthorne Crisis Center743.8★ (52)San Diego, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Sober Life Recovery Solutions734.9★ (47)San Diego, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 534 best therapists and counselors in Coronado, 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. Based in San Diego, 5 mi away

    76/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.9★ from 1,241 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 1,241 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6:30 AM–10 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–4:30 PM
    Address
    3900 Fifth Ave #340, San Diego, CA 92103
  2. Based in San Diego, 4 mi away

    76/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.4★ from 201 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 201 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1119 28th St, San Diego, CA 92102
  3. 76/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.8★ from 41 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 41 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1784 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA 92110
  4. Based in San Diego, 5 mi away

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    3930 Fourth Ave Ste 300, San Diego, CA 92103
  5. Based in San Diego, 3 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.8★ from 52 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.8★ from 52 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    545 Laurel St, San Diego, CA 92101
  6. Based in Coronado

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat closed · Sun 9 AM–12 PM
  7. Based in San Diego, 3 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.3★ from 17 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 17 Google reviews
    Address
    734 Tenth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
  8. Based in San Diego, 7 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.4★ from 118 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 118 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    2810 Camino del Rio S #106, San Diego, CA 92108
  9. Based in San Diego, 3 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.3★ from 15 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–4 PM
    Address
    1620 Fifth Ave #800, San Diego, CA 92101
  10. Based in San Diego, 4 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    2251 San Diego Ave Ste B - 150, San Diego, CA 92110
  11. Based in San Diego, 4 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.2★ from 46 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 46 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–6 PM
    Address
    2729 Fourth Ave Ste 2, San Diego, CA 92103
  12. Based in San Diego, 3 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews
    Address
    1031 25th St, San Diego, CA 92102
  13. Based in San Diego, 3 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–8 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–9 PM · Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–3 PM
    Address
    2121 Fifth Ave #214, San Diego, CA 92101
  14. 72/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 6 PM–8 PM · Wed–Thu 1:30 PM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
  15. Based in San Diego, 7 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    2140 Hartford St, San Diego, CA 92110
  16. Based in San Diego, 3 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 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
    2121 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

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

therapists and counselors in Coronado, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Healthy Life Recovery714.9★ (109)10 mi
27Tara McGrath L.M.F.T.715.0★ (3)6 mi
28Antoinette Montgomery LMFT714.2★ (5)3 mi
29Soluna Wellness714.8★ (19)5 mi
30Holding Place Therapy | EMDR Therapist San Diego715.0★ (7)5 mi
31Stress Solutions - Therapy for Couples and Men - Jordan Zipkin715.0★ (29)6 mi
32Bedrosian Garet715.0★ (3)4 mi
33Dan Loney Therapy715.0★ (4)4 mi
34Porta Verum Psychotherapy Services715.0★ (5)5 mi
35Tando Darlene A715.0★ (4)4 mi
36Monima Wellness Center714.8★ (44)9 mi
37Alter Behavioral Health - San Diego704.9★ (48)9 mi
38Schaim Judi704.0★ (4)4 mi
39Pederson Marriage and Family Therapy705.0★ (3)4 mi
40Pacific Beach Health704.7★ (24)9 mi
41Freedom Within Therapy and Wellness Center704.8★ (44)4 mi
42Thomas E. Bell, MFT701.5★ (8)3 mi
43Resilient Roots Therapy705.0★ (4)5 mi
44Brinkmann Center - Miriam T. Brinkmann, PhD, MFT705.0★ (13)4 mi
45Rooted Works Counseling705.0★ (6)2 mi
46Whitney Gordon Counseling695.0★ (6)In Coronado
47Element Q Healing Center695.0★ (9)9 mi
48Dana McNeil Counseling and Therapy695.0★ (6)4 mi
49Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry San Diego694.3★ (15)6 mi
50Center for Mindful Relationships695.0★ (3)3 mi

Also serving Coronado

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 Coronado
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Ava Ames Therapy5.0★ (2)In Coronado
Corinne Hardisty Therapy5.0★ (1)In Coronado
CrownTown Counseling5.0★ (2)In Coronado
Dennis Patrick Wood, Ph.DIn Coronado
Dr. Maha Kabban-Moses5.0★ (1)In Coronado
Dr. Tumini Sekibo-Kaliku, Psy.D.5.0★ (1)In Coronado
Extraordinary ABA5.0★ (1)In Coronado
Firm Foundation Marriage and Family Therapy, Inc.5.0★ (1)In Coronado
GAYLE HENRY LCSW, SEPIn Coronado
Hall Roderick S PhD3.0★ (2)In Coronado
Kalal Beth a PhDIn Coronado
Lazar Lisa M PhD1.0★ (1)In Coronado
Mona Life5.0★ (1)In Coronado
Real Life Solutions TrtIn Coronado
Resolution Psychology5.0★ (1)In Coronado
San Diego Psychological ServicesIn Coronado
San Diego Teen & Parent Center for HealingIn Coronado
Shari J Crane, MD1.0★ (1)In Coronado
Strength In Service Therapy Inc.In Coronado
True North Clinical Counseling5.0★ (2)In Coronado

How we ranked Coronado therapists and counselors

We scored 534 Coronado 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 Coronado 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 Coronado: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Coronado?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Coronado, CA is HGR Drug Rehabs San Diego California with an RP Score of 78/100. It has 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Perlman Wellness (#2) and Radar Recovery Center (#3) follow. We ranked 534 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Coronado?

RankedPsychologists ranks 534 therapists and counselors serving Coronado, CA. 3 of them are based in Coronado; 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 Coronado work on weekends?

208 of 534 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 88 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are HGR Drug Rehabs San Diego California (#1), Perlman Wellness (#2) and Radar Recovery Center (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Coronado therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 534 rated therapists and counselors in Coronado is 4.9★, with a median of 9 reviews. Perlman Wellness has the most, 1,241 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Coronado count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 534 therapists and counselors serving Coronado.
  2. November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.