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Best Therapists And Counselors in East Norwalk, CT (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in East Norwalk: North Star Wellness - Erica Adler, LCSW - Therapist Norwalk CT Counseling, RP Score 77/100; 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 27

    Most-reviewed: Norwalk Community Health Center (NCHC), 308 Google reviews at 3.4★, the most of 235 ranked; ranked #27.

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

235 East Norwalk therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 83 open Saturdays and 43 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 235 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in East Norwalk 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 East Norwalk at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1North Star Wellness - Erica Adler, LCSW - Therapist Norwalk CT Counseling775.0★ (13)Norwalk, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Leonard Kenowitz LLC735.0★ (3)Norwalk, 1 mi away——
3Darien Wellness724.6★ (61)Darien, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Lift Wellness Group724.4★ (27)Westport, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Embrace Psychotherapy724.4★ (18)Norwalk, 1 mi awaySat · Evenings—
6Whole Psychotherapy715.0★ (5)Norwalk, 1 mi awaySat · Evenings—
7Dr Nahid Westwood715.0★ (3)Norwalk, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Lisa Colvin, LPC, Psychotherapist714.5★ (8)Westport, 3 mi away——
9Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program - Southport714.0★ (6)Fairfield, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10SISU Integrated Health, LLC714.2★ (15)Westport, 1 mi awaySat · Evenings—

The 235 best therapists and counselors in East Norwalk, 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 East Norwalk

    Based in Norwalk, 2 mi away

    77/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 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 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    597 Westport Ave, Norwalk, CT 06851
  2. Based in Norwalk, 1 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 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
    71 East Ave, Norwalk, CT 06851
  3. Based in Darien, 4 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.6★ from 61 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 61 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 6 AM–10 PM
    Address
    30 Old Kings Hwy S, Darien, CT 06820
  4. Based in Westport, 3 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.4★ from 27 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–9 PM
    Address
    8 Myrtle Ave, Westport, CT 06880
  5. Based in Norwalk, 1 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.4★ from 18 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 10 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    9 Mott Ave, Norwalk, CT 06850
  6. Based in Norwalk, 1 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    91 East Ave, Norwalk, CT 06851
  7. Based in Norwalk, 3 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family 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–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri–Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun 9 AM–7 PM
  8. Based in Westport, 1 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.2★ from 15 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–3:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    228 Saugatuck Ave Unit 2 East, Westport, CT 06880
  9. Based in Westport, 2 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.9★ from 58 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 58 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    16 Railroad Pl #1059, Westport, CT 06880
  10. Based in Westport, 3 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.6★ from 30 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    181 Post Rd W, Westport, CT 06880
  11. Based in Westport, 3 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    166 Kings Hwy N, Westport, CT 06880
  12. Based in Westport, 3 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship 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–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    225 Main St, Westport, CT 06880
  13. Based in Norwalk, 1 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–6 PM · Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8 Norden Pl, Norwalk, CT 06855
  14. Based in Westport, 4 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 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
    180 Post Rd E Ste 208, Westport, CT 06880
  15. 69/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3 Sylvan Rd S, Westport, CT 06880
  16. Based in East Norwalk

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6 Steep Hill Rd, Weston, CT 06883
  17. Based in Stamford, 8 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews
    Address
    992 High Ridge Rd #300, Stamford, CT 06905
  18. Based in Westport, 5 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 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
    1698 Post Rd E, Westport, CT 06880

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

therapists and counselors in East Norwalk, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Meytin Wellness695.0★ (3)8 mi
27Norwalk Community Health Center (NCHC)693.4★ (308)2 mi
28Serenity and Wellness Counseling, LLC695.0★ (3)In East Norwalk
29Come Home Therapy & Healing695.0★ (8)1 mi
30Mindflow Therapy685.0★ (4)3 mi
31AJS Psychotherapy, PLLC685.0★ (5)In East Norwalk
32Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Stamford684.7★ (59)9 mi
33Ellie Mental Health684.2★ (5)1 mi
34Kathleen Toombs LMFT - MA -MS685.0★ (6)6 mi
35St. Vincent's Medical Center681.9★ (13)3 mi
36Newport Institute682.7★ (7)8 mi
37Lisa Ryan LPC - Advocacy Circle - Marriage & Infidelity Counseling685.0★ (16)3 mi
38Mid-Fairfield Community Care Center683.7★ (14)1 mi
39ESM Counseling and Consulting LLC685.0★ (13)8 mi
40Elevate Health and Wellness684.4★ (71)3 mi
41New Outlook Counseling Norwalk Catholic Charities of Fairfield County684.8★ (5)1 mi
42Mel Schwartz684.9★ (19)3 mi
43True Talk Mental Health Counseling685.0★ (3)4 mi
44Connecticut Counseling Group Norwalk - Family, Relationship & Couples Therapy685.0★ (7)2 mi
45Beyond Wellness674.8★ (4)9 mi
46Indigo Wellness Group674.9★ (85)8 mi
47Heather Waxman, LMFT-A675.0★ (3)1 mi
48Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program - Stamford672.5★ (33)7 mi
49Solstice Healthcare674.4★ (20)8 mi
50ELM Outreach Services LLC675.0★ (18)8 mi

Also serving East Norwalk

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 East Norwalk
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Christian Counseling Family Services5.0★ (1)In East Norwalk
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Connecticut Renaissance Inc.2.5★ (2)1 mi
Constellation KidsIn East Norwalk
Constellation KidsIn East Norwalk
CT Family Therapy5.0★ (2)1 mi
Dr. Elizabeth BakerIn East Norwalk
Emotional Wellness and Counseling LLCIn East Norwalk
Joanne Reinhardt, LCSWIn East Norwalk
Joy Through Acceptance Counseling PLLCIn East Norwalk
Lesley Eisenberg3.0★ (2)1 mi
Luke Robbins CounselingIn East Norwalk
Michael Romano LMFT, LLC5.0★ (1)In East Norwalk
Paula Kirsch Therapy5.0★ (1)In East Norwalk
Sherry Becker, LCSW1.0★ (2)1 mi
Shoreline Psychiatry1.0★ (2)1 mi
Stark ABAIn East Norwalk
Tanya Strontzer CounselingIn East Norwalk
Tricia Ryan CounselingIn East Norwalk
Wellness Point CounselingIn East Norwalk

How we ranked East Norwalk therapists and counselors

We scored 235 East Norwalk 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 East Norwalk 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 East Norwalk: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in East Norwalk?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in East Norwalk, CT is North Star Wellness - Erica Adler, LCSW - Therapist Norwalk CT Counseling with an RP Score of 77/100. It has 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Leonard Kenowitz LLC (#2) and Darien Wellness (#3) follow. We ranked 235 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in East Norwalk?

RankedPsychologists ranks 235 therapists and counselors serving East Norwalk, CT. 4 of them are based in East Norwalk; 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 East Norwalk work on weekends?

83 of 235 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 43 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are North Star Wellness - Erica Adler, LCSW - Therapist Norwalk CT Counseling (#1), Darien Wellness (#3) and Lift Wellness Group (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do East Norwalk therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 235 rated therapists and counselors in East Norwalk is 4.9★, with a median of 8 reviews. Norwalk Community Health Center (NCHC) has the most, 308 reviews, and ranks #27. 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 East Norwalk count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the East Norwalk 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 East Norwalk 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 East Norwalk

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 235 therapists and counselors serving East Norwalk.
  2. November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.