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Best Therapists And Counselors in Great Falls, VA (2026)

1,069 therapists and counselors ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Great Falls: AMFM Mental Health Treatment, RP Score 79/100; 4.7★ from 18 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 20

    Most-reviewed: Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board, 241 Google reviews at 4.2★, the most of 1,069 ranked; ranked #20.

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

1,069 Great Falls therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 343 open Saturdays and 161 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 1,069 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Great Falls 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 Great Falls at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1AMFM Mental Health Treatment794.7★ (18)Great FallsSat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Oasis Mental Health Services774.4★ (91)Great FallsSat · Sun · Evenings—
3Newport Academy765.0★ (10)Great FallsSat · Sun · Evenings—
4AMFM Mental Health Treatment754.5★ (17)Vienna, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Newport Academy753.8★ (12)Great FallsSat · Sun · Evenings—
6Olive Branch Wellness, LLC755.0★ (3)Great Falls——
7Cynthia Chauvin, CHT744.8★ (59)Sugarland Run, 3 mi away——
8NeuroGrow Brain Fitness Center735.0★ (206)McLean, 6 mi away——
9Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Reston734.6★ (96)Reston, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10AMFM Mental Health Treatment724.7★ (12)Vienna, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 1,069 best therapists and counselors in Great Falls, 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 Great Falls

    #1 AMFM Mental Health Treatment

    Based in Great Falls

    79/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.7★ from 18 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    11301 Kellie Jean Ct, Great Falls, VA 22066
    View profile for AMFM Mental Health Treatment(844) 613-0846

  2. #2 Oasis Mental Health Services

    Based in Great Falls

    77/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.4★ from 91 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 91 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 10 AM–5 PM
    Address
    8609 Westwood Center Dr #110, Tysons, VA 22182
    View profile for Oasis Mental Health Services(703) 722-4828

  3. #3 Newport Academy

    Based in Great Falls

    76/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–9 PM
    Address
    11740 Plantation Dr, Great Falls, VA 22066
    View profile for Newport Academy(703) 940-5718

  5. #5 Newport Academy

    Based in Great Falls

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 3.8★ from 12 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.8★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–9 PM
    Address
    11901 Plantation Dr, Great Falls, VA 22066
    View profile for Newport Academy(703) 940-5718

  6. #6 Olive Branch Wellness, LLC

    Based in Great Falls

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 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
    737 Walker Rd Ste 1D, Great Falls, VA 22066
    View profile for Olive Branch Wellness, LLC

  14. #14 Dr. Goldberg & Associates

    Based in Reston, 4 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 3.7★ from 17 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sun 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
    Address
    11495 Sunset Hills Rd Ste 202, Reston, VA 20190
    View profile for Dr. Goldberg & Associates(703) 935-0058

  15. #15 Schrader Madelyn

    Based in Reston, 4 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family 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
    11250 Roger Bacon Dr Ste 17, Reston, VA 20190
    View profile for Schrader Madelyn(703) 402-3527

  18. #18 Ashley Bucci Therapy

    Based in Potomac, 7 mi away

    69/100RP Score

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

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

    • 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–8 PM
    Address
    7945 Macarthur Blvd, Cabin John, MD 20818
    View profile for Ashley Bucci Therapy(202) 580-9518

  21. #21 Sun Psychiatry Center

    Based in Great Falls

    69/100RP Score

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

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Sun Psychiatry Center(571) 572-2014

  22. #22 Integrated Autism Behavior Services - School-Age ABA Center

    Based in Herndon, 6 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1110 Herndon Pkwy Ste 305, Herndon, VA 20170
    View profile for Integrated Autism Behavior Services - School-Age ABA Center(703) 943-6560

  23. #23 E & M Counseling

    Based in Gaithersburg, 9 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–9:30 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–2 PM
    Address
    504 Main St Ste 3, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
    View profile for E & M Counseling(301) 892-6814

  24. #24 Fairfax Therapy Group

    Based in Dranesville, 6 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 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 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    1765 Greensboro Station Pl 9th floor, Tysons, VA 22102
    View profile for Fairfax Therapy Group(703) 239-4511

  25. #25 Atousa Raissyan - Soulystic

    Based in Potomac, 6 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 80 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 80 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat 10:30 AM–1:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    Farnsworth Dr, Potomac, MD 20854
    View profile for Atousa Raissyan - Soulystic(240) 244-9321

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 1,069 ranked therapists and counselors here; the rest are on their profiles.

therapists and counselors in Great Falls, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Professional Psychological Services694.7★ (15)5 mi
27Continuum Autism Spectrum Alliance694.6★ (18)6 mi
28Dulles Psychological Services684.1★ (22)7 mi
29A Step Forward Counseling & Psychotherapy685.0★ (47)9 mi
30Well Marriage Center - Reston684.7★ (17)5 mi
31Sage House Counseling & Art Therapy684.2★ (5)4 mi
32The Peaceful Place684.3★ (6)7 mi
33Reston Psychological Center P.C.681.8★ (6)5 mi
34Cushing Counseling Sex and Couples Therapy685.0★ (11)10 mi
35Lindsey Hoskins & Associates, Couple & Family Therapy684.4★ (21)10 mi
36Dr. Goldberg & Associates685.0★ (3)7 mi
37Kentlands Psychotherapy684.8★ (40)9 mi
38Mission Connection685.0★ (7)7 mi
39Jacqueline Laurenzi Counseling685.0★ (3)6 mi
40Dr. Goldberg & Associates673.8★ (10)7 mi
41One Medical Primary Care Clinic - Flats at Bethesda674.8★ (131)11 mi
42Help In The Home, LLC674.6★ (22)11 mi
43Kids Club ABA ABA Therapy in Virginia675.0★ (199)7 mi
44Patricia D. Doane, LCPC674.0★ (3)7 mi
45Renewal of The Mind Therapy674.6★ (127)10 mi
46Blackbird Health674.4★ (77)6 mi
47Miriam Turner, M.Ed., LPC674.0★ (8)7 mi
48Newport Academy674.2★ (5)10 mi
49Improved Dynamics ABA674.9★ (103)6 mi
50One Medical Primary Care Clinic - Reston Town Center674.9★ (66)5 mi

Also serving Great Falls

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 Great Falls
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
AMFM Mental Health Treatment5.0★ (2)5 mi
Atherton John WIn Great Falls
Cliff Ayers, Ph.D., Individual and Couples CounselingIn Great Falls
Collaborative Support Psychological Services PLLC5.0★ (1)In Great Falls
Cornita Mental Health Services, LLC1.0★ (2)5 mi
David Cranford, Ph.D.4.0★ (2)5 mi
Edythe A WiggsIn Great Falls
Great Falls Wellness5.0★ (8)In Great Falls
harborIn Great Falls
Hill Smith Counseling5.0★ (1)In Great Falls
Kind Nest AcademyIn Great Falls
Peak Performance Neurofeedback, LLC4.5★ (2)4 mi
Phoenix Rising Counseling and Consulting LLC5.0★ (1)In Great Falls
Positive Strides Therapy5.0★ (2)4 mi
Project Horse5.0★ (1)In Great Falls
Restorative Solutions Therapy, LLC5.0★ (2)4 mi
Rooted in Care TherapyIn Great Falls
Sean Gray LCSW5.0★ (1)In Great Falls
Susan M. Pan, MSW5.0★ (2)4 mi
Van Syckle Guy PhD5.0★ (2)In Great Falls

How we ranked Great Falls therapists and counselors

We scored 1,069 Great Falls 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 Great Falls 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 Great Falls: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Great Falls?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Great Falls, VA is AMFM Mental Health Treatment with an RP Score of 79/100. It has 4.7★ from 18 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Oasis Mental Health Services (#2) and Newport Academy (#3) follow. We ranked 1,069 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Great Falls?

RankedPsychologists ranks 1,069 therapists and counselors serving Great Falls, VA. 6 of them are based in Great Falls; 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 Great Falls work on weekends?

343 of 1,069 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 161 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are AMFM Mental Health Treatment (#1), Oasis Mental Health Services (#2) and Newport Academy (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Great Falls therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 1,069 rated therapists and counselors in Great Falls is 4.8★, with a median of 9 reviews. Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board has the most, 241 reviews, and ranks #20. 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 Great Falls count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Great Falls 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 Great Falls 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 Great Falls

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 1,069 therapists and counselors serving Great Falls.
  2. November 2026: 5 duplicate listings merged.

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