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Best Therapists And Counselors in Franklin Park, NJ (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Franklin Park: Better Be Blake Therapy, RP Score 78/100; 4.9★ from 65 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 26

    Most-reviewed: AZZ Medical Associates - Primary Care - Old Bridge, 314 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 371 ranked; ranked #26.

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

371 Franklin Park therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 152 open Saturdays and 71 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 371 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Franklin Park 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 Franklin Park at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Better Be Blake Therapy784.9★ (65)Franklin ParkSat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Guardian Recovery - New Brunswick Counseling Center755.0★ (101)New Brunswick, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Mindful Minds Counseling745.0★ (5)Franklin Park——
4Serenity Healing Psychotherapy Services, LLC744.2★ (5)Franklin Park——
5Legacy Counseling735.0★ (18)East Hanover, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Lessons N Sessions735.0★ (25)Bradley Gardens, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7AZZ Medical Associates Pediatrics Care Clinic in Plainsboro, NJ724.9★ (109)Princeton Meadows, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Earth House723.1★ (11)Somerset, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Arya Therapy Center of New Jersey724.8★ (19)Princeton, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Solace Wellness Center Mental Health Treatment New Jersey714.7★ (12)New Brunswick, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 371 best therapists and counselors in Franklin Park, 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 Franklin Park

    #1 Better Be Blake Therapy

    Based in Franklin Park

    78/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.9★ from 65 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 65 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–9 PM
    Address
    666 Plainsboro Rd Bldg 1000 Suite 1022, Plainsboro Township, NJ 08536
    View profile for Better Be Blake Therapy(848) 666-0264

  5. #5 Legacy Counseling

    Based in East Hanover, 3 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    View profile for Legacy Counseling(732) 672-9051

  6. #6 Lessons N Sessions

    Based in Bradley Gardens, 4 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun 9 AM–3 PM
    Address
    13 Clyde Rd Ste 103, Franklin Township, NJ 08873
    View profile for Lessons N Sessions(848) 999-0123

  7. #7 AZZ Medical Associates Pediatrics Care Clinic in Plainsboro, NJ

    Based in Princeton Meadows, 8 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.9★ from 109 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 109 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    666 Plainsboro Rd, Plainsboro Township, NJ 08536
    View profile for AZZ Medical Associates Pediatrics Care Clinic in Plainsboro, NJ(609) 890-1050

  8. #8 Earth House

    Based in Somerset, 4 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.1★ from 11 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.1★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    521 Canal Rd, Somerset, NJ 08873
    View profile for Earth House(877) 560-6422

  11. #11 Jordan Psychotherapy Group

    Based in Franklin Park

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 3.2★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.2★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    688 Nassau St, North Brunswick Township, NJ 08902
    View profile for Jordan Psychotherapy Group(732) 718-0586

  12. #12 The Pastors Lounge Therapy

    Based in Somerset, 3 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “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 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    192 Bennetts Ln, Somerset, NJ 08873
    View profile for The Pastors Lounge Therapy(908) 844-1080

  14. #14 Psych Station of New Jersey

    Based in Somerset, 3 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed 10 AM–5 PM · Thu–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1527 NJ-27 #1600, Somerset, NJ 08873
    View profile for Psych Station of New Jersey(908) 900-1116

  16. #16 Judith Velez,PHD LCSW

    Based in Somerset, 4 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    29 Clyde Rd, Somerset, NJ 08873
    View profile for Judith Velez,PHD LCSW(732) 873-0736

  19. #19 Ellie Mental Health

    Based in Franklin Park

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    50 Vreeland Dr Unit 1-3, Skillman, NJ 08558
    View profile for Ellie Mental Health(609) 793-9507

  21. #21 Ellie Mental Health

    Based in Franklin Park

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1100 Cornwall Rd Ste 305, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
    View profile for Ellie Mental Health(848) 375-1114

  22. #22 Emerald Wellness

    Based in Franklin Park

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 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–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3088 NJ-27, Kendall Park, NJ 08824
    View profile for Emerald Wellness(732) 444-2626

  23. #23 Cerebellum Psychiatry LLC

    Based in Franklin Park

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–5 PM · Tue 11 AM–8 PM · Wed–Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    401 Ridge Rd Ste 1C, Dayton, NJ 08810
    View profile for Cerebellum Psychiatry LLC(732) 456-6771

  25. #25 Stress & Anxiety Services

    Based in East Brunswick, 6 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–8 PM
    Address
    495 Ryders Ln, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
    View profile for Stress & Anxiety Services(732) 390-6694

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

therapists and counselors in Franklin Park, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26AZZ Medical Associates - Primary Care - Old Bridge684.7★ (314)12 mi
27CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) Center684.9★ (29)8 mi
28Hilary Fineman, Counselor684.8★ (4)In Franklin Park
29Your Marriage Counselor684.0★ (4)6 mi
30Multifaith and Multicultural Counseling & Coaching Group685.0★ (5)4 mi
31Princeton House/Penn Medicine Behavioral Health682.2★ (10)7 mi
32Proud Moments ABA685.0★ (8)2 mi
33Advocare North Brunswick Medical Associates684.7★ (242)4 mi
34University Behavioral Health Care at Monmouth Junction (Rutgers Health)683.4★ (14)In Franklin Park
35Center for Therapy & Counseling Services, LLC674.4★ (79)8 mi
36Blooming Horizons LLC674.8★ (8)5 mi
37NJBH - affiliate of LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists North Brunswick674.5★ (84)3 mi
38Joanne Gerr, L.C.S.W.674.6★ (9)7 mi
39Paul Southwell, Counselor674.9★ (32)3 mi
40Body Like Mind Counseling & Wellness675.0★ (3)6 mi
41MindSpa Therapy & Counseling675.0★ (12)8 mi
42Awakened Path Counseling & Psychotherapy, LLC674.8★ (36)3 mi
43Life Psychotherapy LLC674.3★ (27)8 mi
44AZZ Medical Associates - Mental Health Clinic in South Plainfield NJ674.9★ (98)13 mi
45BEHAVIORAL CONSULTATION L.L.C.674.1★ (22)4 mi
46Emerald Psych LLC675.0★ (11)7 mi
47Family and Youth Services675.0★ (12)6 mi
48Helene Steinhauer, Counselor675.0★ (18)3 mi
49Clarity Therapy Management675.0★ (3)6 mi
50Sandy I. Rodriguez, Counselor665.0★ (16)3 mi

Also serving Franklin Park

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 Franklin Park
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Blooming Horizons LLC5.0★ (1)In Franklin Park
Bright Path Behavioral Health, LLCIn Franklin Park
Center-Psychology & Counseling5.0★ (1)In Franklin Park
Cliff Koblin, MA, LPC, LCADC - Mental Health Services & Addiction Treatment5.0★ (1)In Franklin Park
Connection Counseling LLC5.0★ (1)In Franklin Park
Danielle DiFilippo LMHC5.0★ (1)In Franklin Park
DBT and Trauma Recovery LLCIn Franklin Park
dr catie buttner therapy5.0★ (2)In Franklin Park
Emotion in Balance LLC5.0★ (1)In Franklin Park
Godfried K. Baning, PSYD5.0★ (2)In Franklin Park
Ivy Counseling Group5.0★ (1)In Franklin Park
Lillian Leslie F5.0★ (2)In Franklin Park
MindCare Psychiatric Services5.0★ (1)In Franklin Park
Monika Kushwaha3.7★ (3)In Franklin Park
Moonlit Path CounselingIn Franklin Park
NAMI New Jersey5.0★ (2)In Franklin Park
Regina Stanley, MA, LMFTIn Franklin Park
Rubin Therapy LCSW, P.C.In Franklin Park
Shaping Lives Health and Wellness1.0★ (1)In Franklin Park
Therapia Zone5.0★ (1)In Franklin Park

How we ranked Franklin Park therapists and counselors

We scored 371 Franklin Park 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 Franklin Park 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 Franklin Park: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Franklin Park?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Franklin Park, NJ is Better Be Blake Therapy with an RP Score of 78/100. It has 4.9★ from 65 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Guardian Recovery - New Brunswick Counseling Center (#2) and Mindful Minds Counseling (#3) follow. We ranked 371 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Franklin Park?

RankedPsychologists ranks 371 therapists and counselors serving Franklin Park, NJ. 13 of them are based in Franklin Park; 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 Franklin Park work on weekends?

152 of 371 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 71 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Better Be Blake Therapy (#1), Guardian Recovery - New Brunswick Counseling Center (#2) and Legacy Counseling (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Franklin Park therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 371 rated therapists and counselors in Franklin Park is 4.7★, with a median of 10 reviews. AZZ Medical Associates - Primary Care - Old Bridge has the most, 314 reviews, and ranks #26. 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 Franklin Park count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Franklin Park 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 Franklin Park 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 Franklin Park

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 371 therapists and counselors serving Franklin Park.
  2. November 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.

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