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Best Therapists And Counselors in El Paso, TX (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in El Paso: Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry El Paso, RP Score 77/100; 4.6★ from 104 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 14

    Most-reviewed: El Paso Behavioral Health System, 441 Google reviews at 2.9★, the most of 169 ranked; ranked #14.

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

169 El Paso therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 67 open Saturdays and 21 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 169 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in El Paso 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 El Paso at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry El Paso774.6★ (104)El PasoSat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2TeleMind774.6★ (97)El PasoSat · Sun · Evenings—
3OT FOR TOTS774.7★ (68)El Paso——
42 Love1, Counseling Services Texas & New Mexico774.9★ (46)El Paso——
5Harmony Road Recovery774.3★ (15)El PasoSat · Sun · Evenings—
6The Capelli Group, LLC764.8★ (269)El PasoSat · Evenings—
7Mind Forward Health Center754.7★ (115)El PasoSat · Evenings—
8Curis Functional Health (Dr. Sara Guido) Formally Know As Family Chiropractic Clinic754.9★ (216)El PasoSat—
9Lightning Hypnosis755.0★ (62)El PasoSun—
10Courageous Mind Counseling, PLLC755.0★ (10)El Paso——

The 169 best therapists and counselors in El Paso, 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.

  2. #2 TeleMind

    Based in El Paso

    77/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.6★ from 97 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 97 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 7 AM–4 PM
    Address
    1401 Montana Ave Suite B-9, El Paso, TX 79902
    View profile for TeleMind(800) 950-0026

  3. #3 OT FOR TOTS

    Based in El Paso

    77/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.7★ from 68 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 68 Google reviews
    Address
    1510 N Zaragoza Rd Ste B1, El Paso, TX 79936
    View profile for OT FOR TOTS(915) 921-6881

  5. #5 Harmony Road Recovery

    Based in El Paso

    77/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.3★ from 15 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    813 N Kansas St Ste 200, El Paso, TX 79902
    View profile for Harmony Road Recovery(915) 271-8971

  6. #6 The Capelli Group, LLC

    Based in El Paso

    76/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.8★ from 269 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 269 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 10 AM–5 PM · Wed 10 AM–7 PM · Thu 10 AM–2 PM · Fri closed · Sat 9:30 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    9739 Socorro Rd, El Paso, TX 79927
    View profile for The Capelli Group, LLC(915) 799-0614

  7. #7 Mind Forward Health Center

    Based in El Paso

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.7★ from 115 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 115 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2150 Trawood Dr Ste B161, El Paso, TX 79935
    View profile for Mind Forward Health Center(915) 832-1702

  8. #8 Curis Functional Health (Dr. Sara Guido) Formally Know As Family Chiropractic Clinic

    Based in El Paso

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.9★ from 216 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 216 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    11570 Pellicano Dr, El Paso, TX 79936
    View profile for Curis Functional Health (Dr. Sara Guido) Formally Know As Family Chiropractic Clinic(915) 594-8298

  9. #9 Lightning Hypnosis

    Based in El Paso

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5:30 PM · Sat closed · Sun 7 AM–5:30 PM
    Address
    6329 El Risco St, El Paso, TX 79912
    View profile for Lightning Hypnosis(915) 234-1890

  13. #13 Fernando Muniz, LPC

    Based in El Paso

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.6★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    1421 Lee Trevino Dr b2 b, El Paso, TX 79936
    View profile for Fernando Muniz, LPC(915) 598-2190

  17. #17 WellMind, PLLC

    Based in El Paso

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.5★ from 72 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 72 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    11163 La Quinta Pl B-100, El Paso, TX 79936
    View profile for WellMind, PLLC(915) 201-2606

  18. #18 Jessica Acker LPC INC

    Based in El Paso

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 3.8★ from 60 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.8★ from 60 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–3 PM
    Address
    12321 Tierra Humeda Dr, El Paso, TX 79938
    View profile for Jessica Acker LPC INC(915) 691-7130

  19. #19 Soul Spring Psychiatry PLLC

    Based in El Paso

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2100 George Dieter Dr, El Paso, TX 79936
    View profile for Soul Spring Psychiatry PLLC(915) 317-1054

  21. #21 Mental Health in Color

    Based in El Paso

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    View profile for Mental Health in Color

  22. #22 Wellness Therapies

    Based in El Paso

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 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–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
    Address
    125 Thunderbird Dr F, El Paso, TX 79912
    View profile for Wellness Therapies(915) 270-0791

  24. #24 New Leaf Wellness Center

    Based in El Paso

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.1★ from 107 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 107 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    10921 Pellicano Dr #110, El Paso, TX 79935
    View profile for New Leaf Wellness Center(915) 313-4114

  25. #25 Veronica Mascorro

    Based in El Paso

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 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
    9434 Viscount Blvd #149, El Paso, TX 79925
    View profile for Veronica Mascorro(915) 777-4399

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

therapists and counselors in El Paso, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26East Bliss Behavioral Health735.0★ (3)In El Paso
27THE LENDING EAR COUNSELING CENTER734.0★ (4)In El Paso
28Rio Vista Behavioral Health732.7★ (356)In El Paso
29Living Proof Counseling & Wellness PLLC. Uptown/Kern Place Therapist735.0★ (29)In El Paso
30Emergence Health Network733.8★ (4)In El Paso
31Curtis L. Hoppe, MA733.7★ (3)In El Paso
32emergence health Network733.0★ (4)In El Paso
33Rosales and Rosales Counseling Services LLC724.6★ (30)In El Paso
34Positive Expressions Inc - Patricia Ramirez LPC, LCDC724.8★ (24)In El Paso
35Associated Behavioral and Trauma Specialties, East724.2★ (49)In El Paso
36Counseling Center of Expressive Arts723.0★ (26)In El Paso
37El Paso Behavioral Health System - East OP Clinic722.7★ (10)In El Paso
38Montes Jorge R721.8★ (5)In El Paso
39The Cognitive Behavioral Institute of El Paso - Yarbrough724.0★ (42)In El Paso
40Dos Puentes Wellness Center725.0★ (17)In El Paso
41Tri-crowns Holistic Healthcare725.0★ (9)In El Paso
42Samsara Healthcare724.2★ (26)In El Paso
43Angel Lopez, LCPC | Therapy & Counseling725.0★ (8)In El Paso
44El Paso MHMR721.0★ (3)In El Paso
45Clearview Counseling Center725.0★ (9)In El Paso
46Thrive Counseling & Wellness PLLC724.6★ (14)In El Paso
47La Mente Behavioral Health724.4★ (240)In El Paso
48SAMUEL MARCEL PHD., LPC, SAP714.3★ (11)In El Paso
49New Beginnings Counseling and Psychotherapy, PLLC --715.0★ (8)In El Paso
50Aspiring Life Counseling714.0★ (20)In El Paso

Also serving El Paso

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 El Paso
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Allberg Walter PHD4.7★ (3)In El Paso
Arbona Jaime MD3.0★ (25)In El Paso
Betsy E. Nacim, PhD3.7★ (18)In El Paso
Bliss ABA5.0★ (2)In El Paso
Dr. Roberto Flores, MD - Psychiatry5.0★ (339)In El Paso
El Paso Psychological Services5.0★ (2)In El Paso
Garry L. Feldman, PHD4.3★ (6)In El Paso
Griselda Villalobos, PHD4.4★ (19)In El Paso
Hand Michael P PhD3.8★ (15)In El Paso
J Raul Jimenez Medical Office2.5★ (14)In El Paso
James W. Schutte, Ph.D.4.6★ (17)In El Paso
Jean Joseph-Vanderpool2.3★ (6)In El Paso
Juan Contreras3.4★ (5)In El Paso
NAMI El Paso3.0★ (2)In El Paso
Patterson Richard B PHD4.0★ (11)In El Paso
PsychPlus El Paso Clinic - Psychiatrist and Therapist4.6★ (23)In El Paso
Texas Medical and Psychiatric Associates PLLC - Primary Care & Psychiatry4.7★ (61)In El Paso
The Hills Psychiatry, PLLC4.4★ (176)In El Paso
Tolulope Shada, MD1.9★ (7)In El Paso
Westwind Psychological Services, PLLC5.0★ (4)In El Paso

How we ranked El Paso therapists and counselors

We scored 169 El Paso 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 El Paso 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 El Paso: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in El Paso?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in El Paso, TX is Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry El Paso with an RP Score of 77/100. It has 4.6★ from 104 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. TeleMind (#2) and OT FOR TOTS (#3) follow. We ranked 169 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in El Paso?

RankedPsychologists ranks 169 therapists and counselors serving El Paso, TX. 50 of them are based in El Paso; 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 El Paso work on weekends?

67 of 169 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 21 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry El Paso (#1), TeleMind (#2) and Harmony Road Recovery (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do El Paso therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 169 rated therapists and counselors in El Paso is 4.4★, with a median of 14 reviews. El Paso Behavioral Health System has the most, 441 reviews, and ranks #14. 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 El Paso count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the El Paso 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 El Paso 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 El Paso

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 169 therapists and counselors serving El Paso.

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