81/100RP Score
Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.4★ from 354 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Best Therapists And Counselors in Gardner, MA (2026)
40 therapists and counselors ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Gardner: Clearbrook Massachusetts, RP Score 81/100; 4.4★ from 354 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 3
Most-reviewed: Recovery Centers of America at Westminster, 387 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 40 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
40 Gardner therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 21 open Saturdays and 12 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 40 rated practices.
Top 10 therapists and counselors in Gardner 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.
| Rank | Business | RP Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clearbrook Massachusetts | 81 | 4.4★ (354) | Gardner | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Crystal House | 76 | 5.0★ (6) | Gardner | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Recovery Centers of America at Westminster | 75 | 4.6★ (387) | Fitchburg, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 4 | Clinical & Support Options | 74 | 3.2★ (25) | Gardner | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Sparks Counseling Services | 73 | 4.3★ (6) | Gardner | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Spring Hill Recovery Center - Massachusetts | 72 | 4.8★ (338) | Fitchburg, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Lake Ave Recovery | 72 | 5.0★ (43) | Gardner | — | — |
| 8 | TherapyTogether | 71 | 5.0★ (13) | Fitchburg, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | On Site Academy At Windy Hl Farm | 68 | 4.0★ (12) | Fitchburg, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | The Grove Recovery Center by White Lotus | 65 | 4.0★ (10) | Leominster, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 40 best therapists and counselors in Gardner, 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.
Based in Gardner
76/100RP ScoreRanked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Fitchburg, 6 mi away
75/100RP ScoreRanked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.6★ from 387 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Gardner
74/100RP ScoreRanked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 3.2★ from 25 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Gardner
73/100RP ScoreRanked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Fitchburg, 10 mi away
72/100RP ScoreRanked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.8★ from 338 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Gardner
72/100RP ScoreRanked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Fitchburg, 5 mi away
71/100RP ScoreRanked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Fitchburg, 6 mi away
68/100RP ScoreRanked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.0★ from 12 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Leominster, 12 mi away
65/100RP ScoreRanked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.0★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Leominster, 12 mi away
65/100RP ScoreRanked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.5★ from 92 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Fitchburg, 14 mi away
64/100RP ScoreRanked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Fitchburg, 9 mi away
64/100RP ScoreRanked #13 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.
Based in Leominster, 12 mi away
64/100RP ScoreRanked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Fitchburg, 11 mi away
63/100RP ScoreRanked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.2★ from 38 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#16 Perry Psychiatry
Based in Fitchburg, 6 mi away
63/100RP ScoreRanked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.3★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Fitchburg, 10 mi away
62/100RP ScoreRanked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.1★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Fitchburg, 10 mi away
62/100RP ScoreRanked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Fitchburg, 11 mi away
62/100RP ScoreRanked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Fitchburg, 11 mi away
61/100RP ScoreRanked #20 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.
Based in Leominster, 12 mi away
61/100RP ScoreRanked #21 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.
Based in Fitchburg, 11 mi away
61/100RP ScoreRanked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.7★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Leominster, 12 mi away
61/100RP ScoreRanked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Leominster, 12 mi away
60/100RP ScoreRanked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.4★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Leominster, 12 mi away
59/100RP ScoreRanked #25 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.
All 40 therapists and counselors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #40, in RP Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | RP Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Harmony Bay | 59 | 4.6★ (9) | 14 mi |
| 27 | VirtuCare Harmony | 58 | 3.9★ (14) | 10 mi |
| 28 | Greenbrook Mental Wellness Centers | 58 | 4.6★ (19) | 12 mi |
| 29 | Behavioral Health Services at MOC | 58 | 2.0★ (6) | 9 mi |
| 30 | My Mental Health Matters Psychiatric Services and ADHD Psychological Testing | 58 | 5.0★ (4) | 11 mi |
| 31 | Northeast Health Services - Fitchburg | 58 | 4.4★ (18) | 12 mi |
| 32 | perceptions psychotherapy | 58 | 4.0★ (4) | 11 mi |
| 33 | Water Bear Counseling, LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (4) | 11 mi |
| 34 | CleanSlate Outpatient Addiction Medicine | 57 | 4.5★ (24) | 13 mi |
| 35 | New Journey Psychiatry | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | 13 mi |
| 36 | TAK Center For Mental Health | 55 | 3.8★ (30) | 14 mi |
| 37 | Behavioral Concepts BCI | 50 | 3.0★ (4) | 8 mi |
| 38 | Len Brassard's Family Martial Arts Center | 49 | 4.9★ (59) | 11 mi |
| 39 | Spectrum Health Systems | 48 | 3.4★ (39) | 13 mi |
| 40 | Meagan Dembitzky, PMHNP | 45 | 5.0★ (3) | 13 mi |
Also serving Gardner
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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Adesholla Gionet, MSW, LISCW | In Gardner | |
| Anchored Counseling | In Gardner | |
| Boden Azora-Minda, LMHC | In Gardner | |
| Brightleaf Behavioral Support | 5.0★ (2) | In Gardner |
| Carl E. Dahl House at Evergreen Grove | 2.8★ (12) | In Gardner |
| Carrie A. Powers, MSW | In Gardner | |
| David M. Barry, LMHC | 5.0★ (2) | In Gardner |
| Full-Circle Coaching LLC & Wachusetts Family Services | In Gardner | |
| Gill David H MD | 3.0★ (1) | In Gardner |
| Gray Bernard PhD | 5.0★ (1) | In Gardner |
| Hayden A. Duggan, EDD | 5.0★ (1) | In Gardner |
| Lipton Center | 3.0★ (1) | In Gardner |
| Lynn Cormier-Sayarath, LICSW | In Gardner | |
| Mark Brooks Psychiatry | 4.8★ (12) | In Gardner |
| Maura E. Murphy, LICSW | In Gardner | |
| NAMI North Central Massachusetts | In Gardner | |
| Pathway House - GAAMHA Inc. | 5.0★ (4) | In Gardner |
| Suerae Stein | In Gardner | |
| Suzanne L. Caron, MA | 1.0★ (2) | In Gardner |
| Youth Opportunities Upheld | In Gardner |
How we ranked Gardner therapists and counselors
We scored 40 Gardner 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Gardner data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Review volume | 5% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of Google reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availability | Measured |
| Specialty focus | 25% | How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 15% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
How to choose a therapist
- Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
- Make sure they regularly work with clients who have your concern, and ask what approach they use and why.
- Check which license they hold (for example LPC, LCSW, LMFT or RP) and look it up with the board or college that issued it.
- 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.
- Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
- 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 Gardner: frequently asked questions
Who is the best therapist in Gardner?
By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Gardner, MA is Clearbrook Massachusetts with an RP Score of 81/100. It has 4.4★ from 354 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Crystal House (#2) and Recovery Centers of America at Westminster (#3) follow. We ranked 40 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many therapists and counselors are there in Gardner?
RankedPsychologists ranks 40 therapists and counselors serving Gardner, MA. 5 of them are based in Gardner; 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 Gardner work on weekends?
21 of 40 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 12 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Clearbrook Massachusetts (#1), Crystal House (#2) and Recovery Centers of America at Westminster (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.
What Google rating do Gardner therapists and counselors have?
The median Google rating among 40 rated therapists and counselors in Gardner is 4.4★, with a median of 9 reviews. Recovery Centers of America at Westminster has the most, 387 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Gardner count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Gardner 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 Gardner 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 Gardner
- November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 40 therapists and counselors serving Gardner.
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