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Best Therapists And Counselors in Hackensack, NJ (2026)

2,079 therapists and counselors ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Hackensack: New Life New Jersey Mental Health & Depression Treatment, RP Score 78/100; 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 42

    Most-reviewed: Curemed Pharmacy, 502 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 2,079 ranked; ranked #42.

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

2,079 Hackensack therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 814 open Saturdays and 448 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 2,079 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Hackensack 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 Hackensack at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1New Life New Jersey Mental Health & Depression Treatment785.0★ (57)Saddle Brook, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Guardian Recovery - Saddle Brook Counseling Center775.0★ (61)Saddle Brook, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Equality Mental Health765.0★ (38)River Edge, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Guardian Recovery – New Pathway Paramus764.6★ (134)Paramus, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Search for Self (formerly Mars & Venus Counseling Center)765.0★ (12)HackensackSat · Sun · Evenings—
6Garden Springs Wellness754.4★ (32)Englewood, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7MARS & VENUS Counseling Center - Bergen County755.0★ (9)Teaneck, 1 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8V&J Care LLC745.0★ (5)HackensackSat · Sun · Evenings—
9Rachel Korenblit, LCSW744.2★ (5)Hackensack——
10Garden State Counseling Center744.9★ (78)Paramus, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 2,079 best therapists and counselors in Hackensack, 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 Hackensack

    Based in Saddle Brook, 2 mi away

    78/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    88 Market St Fl 2B, Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
  2. Based in River Edge, 4 mi away

    76/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    852 Kinderkamack Rd, River Edge, NJ 07661
  3. Based in Englewood, 4 mi away

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.4★ from 32 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    285 Grand Ave Ste B3G, Englewood, NJ 07631
  4. Based in Hackensack

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–12 PM · Tue–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 4:30 PM–7:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun 9 AM–7:30 PM
    Address
    Plaza Dr, 2university, Suit 100, Hackensack, NJ 07601
  5. Based in Hackensack

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    235 Main St Ste 203, Hackensack, NJ 07601
  6. Based in Paramus, 2 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.9★ from 137 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 137 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    240 Frisch Ct #105, Paramus, NJ 07652
  7. Based in Hackensack

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 10 AM–6 PM · Fri 11 AM–4 PM · Sat 12 PM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2 University Plaza Dr Suit 100, Hackensack, NJ 07601
  8. Based in Hackensack

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 10 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2 University Plaza Dr Suit 100, Hackensack, NJ 07601
  9. Based in Hackensack

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    10 Banta Pl Ste 107, Hackensack, NJ 07601
  10. Based in Teaneck, 1 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–9 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat closed · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    763 River Rd, Teaneck, NJ 07666
  11. Based in Fair Lawn, 6 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    22-10 NJ-208 Suite 2, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
  12. Based in New York City, 6 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    133 Fort George Ave, New York, NY 10040
  13. Based in Fair Lawn, 7 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.6★ from 77 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 77 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    23-00 NJ-208 Ste 2-9, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
  14. Based in Englewood, 3 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.6★ from 32 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 32 Google reviews
    Address
    25 Rockwood Pl #205, Englewood, NJ 07631
  15. Based in Fair Lawn, 6 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    22-08 NJ-208, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
  16. Based in Clifton, 6 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.9★ from 149 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 149 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 6 AM–11:30 PM
    Address
    291 River Rd, Clifton, NJ 07014

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 2,079 ranked therapists and counselors here; the rest are on their profiles.

therapists and counselors in Hackensack, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Heart to Heart734.7★ (12)In Hackensack
27Robert La Bril, MD724.6★ (27)3 mi
28The New Jersey Institute For Training In Psychoanalysis725.0★ (4)2 mi
29Dr. Robin Ellen Leder, MD: A Better Alternative Medical Center, Comprehensive Functional Medicine724.6★ (46)In Hackensack
30Redefining Counseling724.6★ (20)4 mi
31Collaborative Minds Psychotherapy LLC724.8★ (23)2 mi
32Myneurva Brain Centers725.0★ (7)In Hackensack
33Jums Babatunde, PA724.6★ (16)3 mi
34TMR Mental Health Care723.9★ (39)In Hackensack
35A Therapy Life Center714.4★ (14)3 mi
36Niama Jacobs, MD714.0★ (21)3 mi
37Specialized Therapy Associates712.7★ (7)In Hackensack
38Chamomile Counseling LLC715.0★ (3)3 mi
39Savia Community Counseling715.0★ (8)1 mi
40Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Paramus714.6★ (141)6 mi
41Best Fit Therapy715.0★ (4)4 mi
42Curemed Pharmacy714.8★ (502)5 mi
43Holistik Therapy715.0★ (21)3 mi
44ABA Centers of New Jersey712.0★ (4)In Hackensack
45North Jersey Wellness Center715.0★ (11)2 mi
46Baker street Behavioral Health Services713.7★ (3)3 mi
47Lukin Center for Psychotherapy | Englewood715.0★ (3)4 mi
48Ipri counseling705.0★ (74)5 mi
49AZZ Medical Associates: Primary Care Clinic Newark704.8★ (182)11 mi
50Riverdale Therapy & Counseling Services704.7★ (114)7 mi

Also serving Hackensack

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 Hackensack
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Adult ADD Treatment Center1.0★ (2)In Hackensack
Alcyon Institute for Transformative Therapy5.0★ (1)In Hackensack
Cathy Gilio, LCSW5.0★ (2)In Hackensack
Centerbrite ABA5.0★ (2)In Hackensack
Clinical Psychology Associates of NJ2.3★ (3)In Hackensack
David Bezov5.0★ (1)In Hackensack
David Mednick, PsyD5.0★ (1)In Hackensack
Dianne Thomas MD LLC3.0★ (12)In Hackensack
Dr. Esha Khoshnu, MD4.0★ (4)In Hackensack
Dr. Yissell Delvalle, MD4.5★ (8)In Hackensack
Duca Catherine3.7★ (3)In Hackensack
Justin Kei5.0★ (2)In Hackensack
Mercedes A. Paine, MD3.7★ (12)In Hackensack
Metamorphosis Consulting Services5.0★ (1)In Hackensack
NYU Langone Child Study Center: Hackensack1.0★ (2)In Hackensack
Serenium Therapy and Wellness3.5★ (2)In Hackensack
Thriving Minds Counseling5.0★ (2)In Hackensack
Vanessa Gourdine, PSYD3.6★ (18)In Hackensack
Yolanda P. Hawkins-Rodgers, EDD4.0★ (4)In Hackensack
Zaidi Syed a MD2.9★ (20)In Hackensack

How we ranked Hackensack therapists and counselors

We scored 2,079 Hackensack 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 Hackensack 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 Hackensack: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Hackensack?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Hackensack, NJ is New Life New Jersey Mental Health & Depression Treatment with an RP Score of 78/100. It has 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Guardian Recovery - Saddle Brook Counseling Center (#2) and Equality Mental Health (#3) follow. We ranked 2,079 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Hackensack?

RankedPsychologists ranks 2,079 therapists and counselors serving Hackensack, NJ. 12 of them are based in Hackensack; 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 Hackensack work on weekends?

814 of 2,079 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 448 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are New Life New Jersey Mental Health & Depression Treatment (#1), Guardian Recovery - Saddle Brook Counseling Center (#2) and Equality Mental Health (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Hackensack therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 2,079 rated therapists and counselors in Hackensack is 4.9★, with a median of 10 reviews. Curemed Pharmacy has the most, 502 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 Hackensack count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Hackensack 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 Hackensack 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 Hackensack

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 2,079 therapists and counselors serving Hackensack.
  2. November 2026: 10 duplicate listings merged.