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

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Highland Park: Guardian Recovery - New Brunswick Counseling Center, RP Score 80/100; 5.0★ from 101 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 44

    Most-reviewed: Redefine Healthcare - Edison, NJ, 1,551 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 458 ranked; ranked #44.

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

458 Highland Park therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 192 open Saturdays and 96 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 458 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Highland 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 Highland Park at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Guardian Recovery - New Brunswick Counseling Center805.0★ (101)New Brunswick, 1 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Solace Wellness Center Mental Health Treatment New Jersey764.7★ (12)New Brunswick, 1 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) Center764.9★ (29)Highland ParkSat · Sun · Evenings—
4Joanne Gerr, L.C.S.W.754.6★ (9)Highland ParkSat · Sun · Evenings—
5Tatyana Babayan745.0★ (3)Highland Park——
6Guided Journey Counseling Center744.0★ (4)Highland ParkSat · Sun—
7Lawrence L. Fisch, LCSW733.1★ (9)Highland Park——
8AZZ Medical Associates - Mental Health Clinic in South Plainfield NJ734.9★ (98)South Plainfield, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9AZZ Medical Associates - Primary Care - Old Bridge734.7★ (314)Old Bridge, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Epiphany Wellness Edison New Jersey735.0★ (8)Edison, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 458 best therapists and counselors in Highland 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.

  4. #4 Joanne Gerr, L.C.S.W.

    Based in Highland Park

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–9 PM
    Address
    324 Raritan Ave #111, Highland Park, NJ 08904
    View profile for Joanne Gerr, L.C.S.W.(732) 247-5112

  5. #5 Tatyana Babayan

    Based in Highland Park

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship 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
    24 N 3rd Ave #109, Highland Park, NJ 08904
    View profile for Tatyana Babayan(732) 672-6564

  7. #7 Lawrence L. Fisch, LCSW

    Based in Highland Park

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 3.1★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.1★ from 9 Google reviews
    Address
    320 Raritan Ave, Highland Park, NJ 08904
    View profile for Lawrence L. Fisch, LCSW(800) 969-5300

  8. #8 AZZ Medical Associates - Mental Health Clinic in South Plainfield NJ

    Based in South Plainfield, 7 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.9★ from 98 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 98 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1550 Park Ave, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
    View profile for AZZ Medical Associates - Mental Health Clinic in South Plainfield NJ(609) 890-1050

  11. #11 Lifebulb

    Based in Edison, 6 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.9★ from 91 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 91 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–10 PM · Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun 10 AM–4 PM
    Address
    3 Lincoln Hwy Ste 102a, Edison, NJ 08820
    View profile for Lifebulb(848) 800-0013

  12. #12 INNERCORE

    Based in Highland Park

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–8 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sat closed · Sun 8 AM–1 PM
    Address
    320 Raritan Ave #202b, Highland Park, NJ 08904
    View profile for INNERCORE(732) 798-0084

  13. #13 Lessons N Sessions

    Based in Bradley Gardens, 5 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 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

  15. #15 Your Marriage Counselor

    Based in Somerset, 2 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9:30 AM–10:30 PM
    Address
    25 Oakbrook Pl, Somerset, NJ 08873
    View profile for Your Marriage Counselor(732) 246-8484

  16. #16 Cohesive Counseling

    Based in Highland Park

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 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–Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat closed · Sun 9:30 AM–10:30 PM
    Address
    12 N 4th Ave, Highland Park, NJ 08904
    View profile for Cohesive Counseling(551) 312-3640

  18. #18 More Life Recovery Center

    Based in Metuchen, 4 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.9★ from 115 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 115 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    280 Main St, Metuchen, NJ 08840
    View profile for More Life Recovery Center(888) 825-8689

  21. #21 MindSpa Therapy & Counseling

    Based in East Brunswick, 5 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun 9 AM–1 PM
    Address
    646 NJ-18 Bldg. A, Ste. 105, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
    View profile for MindSpa Therapy & Counseling(732) 718-8249

  23. #23 Universal Progressive Therapy

    Based in New Brunswick, 1 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 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 10 AM–7 PM · Sat 10 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    317 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
    View profile for Universal Progressive Therapy(973) 800-6291

  24. #24 Hope Acupuncture and Wellness

    Based in East Brunswick, 2 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 10 AM–6 PM · Wed closed · Thu 10 AM–6 PM · Fri 11 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    190 NJ-18 #200, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
    View profile for Hope Acupuncture and Wellness(732) 895-9088

  25. #25 Dr. Marty Tashman

    Based in Somerset, 2 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 2.8★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.8★ from 9 Google reviews
    Address
    25 Oakbrook Pl, Somerset, NJ 08873
    View profile for Dr. Marty Tashman(732) 246-8484

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

therapists and counselors in Highland Park, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Body Like Mind Counseling & Wellness705.0★ (3)3 mi
27A Freeman's Place Counseling704.1★ (40)2 mi
28Haven Healthcare Services LLC.705.0★ (11)1 mi
29Rutgers Health Services701.8★ (12)1 mi
30Judith Weinberg Rosenbaum705.0★ (4)3 mi
31Rebecca Hopper, APN705.0★ (3)3 mi
32Institute For Personal Growth704.2★ (47)In Highland Park
33New Brunswick Counseling Center704.0★ (56)2 mi
34Stress & Anxiety Services704.3★ (12)5 mi
35Life Psychotherapy LLC704.3★ (27)5 mi
36Moving Forward Community Wellness Center705.0★ (5)1 mi
37Eleanor Health704.8★ (21)6 mi
38Center of Inner Transformations, LLC - Alternative Mental Health and Substance Abuse Clinic695.0★ (5)2 mi
39Lifebulb695.0★ (17)6 mi
40Blooming Horizons LLC694.8★ (8)3 mi
41Institute For Family Services693.6★ (5)4 mi
42Advocare North Brunswick Medical Associates694.7★ (242)3 mi
43Capital psychiatry group694.7★ (3)7 mi
44Redefine Healthcare - Edison, NJ694.8★ (1,551)6 mi
45Jordan Psychotherapy Group693.2★ (9)2 mi
46Eugenia A. Monroy-Advis, LCSW695.0★ (3)4 mi
47Sunny Days Sunshine Center695.0★ (3)3 mi
48Family and Youth Services695.0★ (12)4 mi
49The Pastors Lounge Therapy695.0★ (26)5 mi
50Judith Velez,PHD LCSW694.0★ (4)4 mi

Also serving Highland 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 Highland Park
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Behavioral Health Solutions3.0★ (2)In Highland Park
Callan Craig M5.0★ (1)In Highland Park
Child & Family Counseling Center5.0★ (2)In Highland Park
Counseling & Consulting New Jersey (CCNJ)5.0★ (2)In Highland Park
Damian B. Kim, M.D. FAPA, FAAPDP | Psychiatrist and Psychoanalyst in Highland Park, NJ5.0★ (2)In Highland Park
Donna Wolfskehl DiStefano MSW LCSW LCADC5.0★ (1)In Highland Park
Dr. Alan Winder - Psychologist/Couples Mediator5.0★ (2)In Highland Park
Dr. Jacqueline Gilbert5.0★ (1)In Highland Park
Fredman Beth3.7★ (3)In Highland Park
Gabrielsen Group4.0★ (1)In Highland Park
Grabelsky Robert B PHD5.0★ (2)In Highland Park
Gray Sybil5.0★ (1)In Highland Park
Institute for Practical Life3.0★ (2)In Highland Park
Panzer David PhD3.0★ (2)In Highland Park
Peter Vietze, PhD. LLC3.0★ (6)In Highland Park
Reset Counseling, LLC5.0★ (1)In Highland Park
Rogoff David4.5★ (2)In Highland Park
Siegman David5.0★ (4)In Highland Park
Sol Herzig, PhD5.0★ (2)In Highland Park
Tocco Barbara PHD5.0★ (2)In Highland Park

How we ranked Highland Park therapists and counselors

We scored 458 Highland 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 Highland 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 Highland Park: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Highland Park?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Highland Park, NJ is Guardian Recovery - New Brunswick Counseling Center with an RP Score of 80/100. It has 5.0★ from 101 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Solace Wellness Center Mental Health Treatment New Jersey (#2) and CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) Center (#3) follow. We ranked 458 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Highland Park?

RankedPsychologists ranks 458 therapists and counselors serving Highland Park, NJ. 8 of them are based in Highland 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 Highland Park work on weekends?

192 of 458 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 96 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Guardian Recovery - New Brunswick Counseling Center (#1), Solace Wellness Center Mental Health Treatment New Jersey (#2) and CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) Center (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Highland Park therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 458 rated therapists and counselors in Highland Park is 4.8★, with a median of 10 reviews. Redefine Healthcare - Edison, NJ has the most, 1,551 reviews, and ranks #44. 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 Highland Park count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 458 therapists and counselors serving Highland Park.
  2. November 2026: 4 duplicate listings merged.

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