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Best Therapists And Counselors in East Rancho Dominguez, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in East Rancho Dominguez: Long Beach Shores Behavioral Health, RP Score 76/100; 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 42

    Most-reviewed: Solace Treatment Center, 161 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 940 ranked; ranked #42.

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

940 East Rancho Dominguez therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 355 open Saturdays and 193 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 940 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in East Rancho Dominguez 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 Rancho Dominguez at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Long Beach Shores Behavioral Health764.8★ (24)Long Beach, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Melissa Paramo Therapy, LMFT744.9★ (48)Long Beach, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Central Star Rancho Los Amigos Crisis Residential Center744.0★ (9)Downey, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Valley Star MLK CRTP744.2★ (5)Los Angeles, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Clear Behavioral Health – Addiction Treatment in Gardena734.9★ (68)Gardena, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Luisa Contreras, Sex & Marriage Therapist735.0★ (5)Paramount, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Tarzana Treatment Centers733.4★ (52)Long Beach, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Telecare Citrus House722.1★ (7)Downey, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Southern California Health & Rehabilitation Program724.6★ (12)Lynwood, 3 mi away——
10Moment of Clarity724.7★ (24)Long Beach, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 940 best therapists and counselors in East Rancho Dominguez, 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 Los Angeles, 3 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    12021 Wilmington Ave Bldg 18 Unit 2B, Los Angeles, CA 90059
  2. Based in Long Beach, 3 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 3.4★ from 52 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.4★ from 52 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    5190 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90805
  3. Based in Downey, 3 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 2.1★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.1★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    7725 Leeds St Bldg D, Downey, CA 90242
  4. Based in Long Beach, 6 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.7★ from 24 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    2664 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90806
  5. Based in Long Beach, 6 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.7★ from 22 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    3806 N Sebren Ave, Long Beach, CA 90808
  6. Based in Long Beach, 5 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–6 PM · Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–1 PM
    Address
    3701 Long Beach Blvd #3003, Long Beach, CA 90807
  7. Based in Carson, 4 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews
    Address
    16920 Avalon Blvd, Carson, CA 90746
  8. Based in Commerce, 7 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.2★ from 12 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    6323 Zindell Ave, Commerce, CA 90040
  9. 70/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    18616 Manhattan Pl, Torrance, CA 90504
  10. Based in Downey, 6 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 10 AM–5 PM · Fri 10 AM–7:30 PM · Sat–Sun 10 AM–6 PM
    Address
    8350 Florence Ave #300, Downey, CA 90240
  11. 70/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.8★ from 33 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 33 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    18123 Prairie Ave, Torrance, CA 90504
  12. Based in Long Beach, 7 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 3.9★ from 46 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.9★ from 46 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    2101 Magnolia Ave, Long Beach, CA 90806
  13. Based in East Rancho Dominguez

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family 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–Thu 1 PM–7 PM · Fri closed · Sat 7:30 AM–12:30 PM · Sun closed
  14. Based in Long Beach, 5 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.6★ from 72 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 72 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue closed · Wed–Sat 12 PM–6 PM · Sun 12 PM–4 PM
    Address
    4141 Norse Way Unit c, Long Beach, CA 90808
  15. Based in Downey, 4 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    9530 Imperial Hwy. Ste g, Downey, CA 90242

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

therapists and counselors in East Rancho Dominguez, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Blume Behavioral Health705.0★ (41)10 mi
27Shields For Families703.7★ (3)3 mi
28Blume Behavioral Health - Torrance House705.0★ (14)8 mi
29Clear Behavioral Health – Dual Diagnosis Outpatient Treatment in Redondo Beach705.0★ (57)10 mi
30Marilyn Shenker, M.F.T.704.2★ (5)4 mi
31Centro Espiritual Guru Ancestral694.9★ (35)10 mi
32Matthews Family Counseling-A Place to Grow694.7★ (30)7 mi
33Self Help Los Angeles694.7★ (117)6 mi
34Kedren Health Watts695.0★ (5)5 mi
35Clear Behavioral Health - Residential Mental Health Services in Los Angeles695.0★ (3)7 mi
36Manifesting M.E. Wellness695.0★ (5)8 mi
37Saddle Group Counseling693.2★ (5)4 mi
38Healing Trails Therapy695.0★ (4)5 mi
39Rising Anchor Therapy695.0★ (4)3 mi
40Harmony Mental Health PC695.0★ (45)5 mi
41Telecare694.7★ (3)5 mi
42Solace Treatment Center694.5★ (161)11 mi
43Hacienda Of Hope694.9★ (30)7 mi
44Harmony Haven Nursing & Behavioral Health Services685.0★ (4)8 mi
45Department of State Hospitals-Metropolitan683.5★ (47)8 mi
46Compton WIC Office684.6★ (28)2 mi
47Community Family Guidance Center683.3★ (3)4 mi
48Heredia therapy group683.8★ (6)5 mi
49Weaving Clarity684.4★ (7)5 mi
50Community Family Guidance Center684.6★ (15)6 mi

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How we ranked East Rancho Dominguez therapists and counselors

We scored 940 East Rancho Dominguez 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 Rancho Dominguez 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 Rancho Dominguez: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in East Rancho Dominguez?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in East Rancho Dominguez, CA is Long Beach Shores Behavioral Health with an RP Score of 76/100. It has 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Melissa Paramo Therapy, LMFT (#2) and Central Star Rancho Los Amigos Crisis Residential Center (#3) follow. We ranked 940 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in East Rancho Dominguez?

RankedPsychologists ranks 940 therapists and counselors serving East Rancho Dominguez, CA. 1 of them is based in East Rancho Dominguez; 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 Rancho Dominguez work on weekends?

355 of 940 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 193 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Long Beach Shores Behavioral Health (#1), Melissa Paramo Therapy, LMFT (#2) and Central Star Rancho Los Amigos Crisis Residential Center (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do East Rancho Dominguez therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 940 rated therapists and counselors in East Rancho Dominguez is 4.7★, with a median of 10 reviews. Solace Treatment Center has the most, 161 reviews, and ranks #42. 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 Rancho Dominguez count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the East Rancho Dominguez 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 Rancho Dominguez 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 Rancho Dominguez

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 940 therapists and counselors serving East Rancho Dominguez.
  2. November 2026: 9 duplicate listings merged.

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