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Best Therapists And Counselors in East Orange, NJ (2026)

2,103 therapists and counselors ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in East Orange: AZZ Medical Associates: Primary Care Clinic Newark, RP Score 79/100; 4.8★ from 182 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 31

    Most-reviewed: Serenity at Summit New Jersey, 262 Google reviews at 4.2★, the most of 2,103 ranked; ranked #31.

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

2,103 East Orange therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 824 open Saturdays and 469 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 2,103 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in East Orange 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 Orange at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1AZZ Medical Associates: Primary Care Clinic Newark794.8★ (182)Newark, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Barrett Counseling Services - Sabrina Barrett, LPC765.0★ (16)Montclair, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Authentically Living Psychological Services | Trauma Therapy NJ755.0★ (20)Montclair, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Rejuvenation Space LLC754.4★ (11)East Orange——
5Cura Psychiatry, LLC755.0★ (4)East OrangeSat · Sun · Evenings—
6Center For Growth & Mental744.3★ (4)East Orange——
7Circle of Life Shelter744.1★ (46)Newark, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Resilience Behavioral Health: Mental Health Treatment Center New Jersey744.9★ (67)Union, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center743.8★ (189)Newark, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Newark744.7★ (102)Newark, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 2,103 best therapists and counselors in East Orange, 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 East Orange

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.4★ from 11 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 11 Google reviews
    Address
    185 Central Ave, East Orange, NJ 07018
  2. Based in East Orange

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
  3. Based in Newark, 3 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.1★ from 46 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 46 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    55 Reeves Pl, Newark, NJ 07108
  4. 74/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.9★ from 67 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 67 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    2780 Morris Ave #2D, Union, NJ 07083
  5. Based in East Orange

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 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
    424 Main St, East Orange, NJ 07018
  6. #12 Closed

    Based in Bloomfield, 3 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6:30 AM–9 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun 7 AM–3 PM
    Address
    256 Broad St #2e, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
  7. Based in Clifton, 6 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.9★ from 149 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 149 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 6 AM–11:30 PM
    Address
    291 River Rd, Clifton, NJ 07014
  8. Based in Belleville, 3 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed 4 PM–8 PM · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–3 PM · Sun 10 AM–4:30 PM
    Address
    236 Belleville Ave, Belleville, NJ 07109
  9. Based in Newark, 2 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–4 PM
    Address
    300 Broadway, Newark, NJ 07104
  10. Based in Livingston, 6 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.7★ from 28 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    14 Borden Pl, Livingston, NJ 07039
  11. Based in Orange, 2 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 3.0★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6:30 PM · Sat 12 AM–12 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    205 S Essex Ave, City of Orange, NJ 07050
  12. Based in Montclair, 4 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 9 AM–8 PM · Thu 9 AM–7:30 PM · Fri 9 AM–6:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun 12 PM–4 PM
    Address
    70 Park St #208, Montclair, NJ 07042
  13. Based in Montclair, 4 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
    Address
    103 Park St, Montclair, NJ 07042

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 2,103 ranked therapists and counselors here; the rest are on their profiles.

therapists and counselors in East Orange, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Mental Wellness Montclair725.0★ (11)4 mi
27Nutley Family Service Bureau724.3★ (88)4 mi
28Infinite Therapy Solutions | Aba Therapy | Speech Therapy725.0★ (5)3 mi
29AZZ Medical Associates - Primary Care Clinic in Bayonne NJ724.7★ (86)8 mi
30Rooted Rhythm Montclair Child Therapy and Parent Coaching725.0★ (7)4 mi
31Serenity at Summit New Jersey714.2★ (262)7 mi
32Jeanie Lee Psychotherapy715.0★ (6)4 mi
33Reservoir Health Psychiatry713.0★ (23)2 mi
34Jennifer L Todd, LCSW, ACHT715.0★ (3)In East Orange
35Stacie Dubnoff, LCSW715.0★ (5)3 mi
36Stellar Counseling Services713.8★ (28)3 mi
37Love Solutions Consulting715.0★ (66)3 mi
38Sunrise Care, LLC712.9★ (13)2 mi
39University Behavioral Health Care/Behavioral Health Sciences Building712.6★ (5)2 mi
40Eleanor Health714.7★ (14)4 mi
41Maplewood Counseling714.8★ (13)5 mi
42Mind & Body Healing Therapy Center, LLC715.0★ (5)4 mi
43Northwest Essex Community Healthcare Network713.7★ (115)3 mi
44North Ward Behavioral Health Center714.8★ (204)2 mi
45Mt Carmel Guild-Mental Health Services713.3★ (3)3 mi
46Mountains Therapy715.0★ (79)5 mi
47Beyond Therapy & Wellness LLC715.0★ (26)6 mi
48Deeper Change: Personal Growth, Therapy, and Counseling Group LLC715.0★ (5)4 mi
49Cindy Browning, LCSW, P.C.715.0★ (3)3 mi
50Hala Ghanem, LPC - Psychotherapy714.0★ (8)3 mi

Also serving East Orange

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 Orange
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Amy C. Cox-Martins, LCSW5.0★ (1)In East Orange
Andrea C. Cruz, PsyD4.0★ (1)In East Orange
catch & rise5.0★ (1)In East Orange
Daniel E Williams Pa5.0★ (1)In East Orange
Elizabeth Carroll5.0★ (2)In East Orange
Expressions Behavioral Health Services5.0★ (1)In East Orange
Family Home Care Services LLC5.0★ (1)In East Orange
Help Others SucceedIn East Orange
Karen A. Tennyson, PHD1.0★ (2)In East Orange
Maureen Kritzer-Lange MSW, LCSW - Psychotherapy | Counseling Service | Professional Psychologist5.0★ (2)In East Orange
Meeting Place Therapy5.0★ (1)In East Orange
Mental Health Association of Essex5.0★ (1)In East Orange
Miriam's Well Healing LLC5.0★ (2)In East Orange
Prodigal Sons And Daughters Behavioral HealthCare ServicesIn East Orange
Professional Prescription Center4.4★ (22)In East Orange
Sinead Cowins4.2★ (5)In East Orange
Spring Psychotherapy and Wellness5.0★ (2)In East Orange
St. Michael Mental Care Consult5.0★ (43)In East Orange
Tophaven Evaluation and Counseling5.0★ (1)In East Orange
Tru Intentions5.0★ (2)In East Orange

How we ranked East Orange therapists and counselors

We scored 2,103 East Orange 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 Orange 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 Orange: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in East Orange?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in East Orange, NJ is AZZ Medical Associates: Primary Care Clinic Newark with an RP Score of 79/100. It has 4.8★ from 182 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Barrett Counseling Services - Sabrina Barrett, LPC (#2) and Authentically Living Psychological Services | Trauma Therapy NJ (#3) follow. We ranked 2,103 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in East Orange?

RankedPsychologists ranks 2,103 therapists and counselors serving East Orange, NJ. 6 of them are based in East Orange; 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 Orange work on weekends?

824 of 2,103 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 469 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are AZZ Medical Associates: Primary Care Clinic Newark (#1), Barrett Counseling Services - Sabrina Barrett, LPC (#2) and Authentically Living Psychological Services | Trauma Therapy NJ (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do East Orange therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 2,103 rated therapists and counselors in East Orange is 4.9★, with a median of 10 reviews. Serenity at Summit New Jersey has the most, 262 reviews, and ranks #31. 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 Orange count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 2,103 therapists and counselors serving East Orange.
  2. November 2026: 10 duplicate listings merged.