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Best Therapists And Counselors in Highlands Ranch, CO (2026)

1,145 therapists and counselors ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Highlands Ranch: Core Reborn Drug Rehabilitation Highlands Ranch, CO, RP Score 79/100; 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 24

    Most-reviewed: AllHealth Network - DTC, 780 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 1,145 ranked; ranked #24.

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

1,145 Highlands Ranch therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 370 open Saturdays and 133 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 1,145 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Highlands Ranch 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 Highlands Ranch at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Core Reborn Drug Rehabilitation Highlands Ranch, CO794.9★ (29)Highlands RanchSat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Joanna Kim, MSN755.0★ (6)Highlands Ranch——
3AK Counseling Services755.0★ (3)Highlands RanchSat · Sun · Evenings—
4Braincode Centers - Littleton744.9★ (83)Littleton, 2 mi awaySat · Evenings—
5Guardian Recovery - CuraWest734.7★ (520)Denver, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6MyCounselor.Online | Christian Counseling734.9★ (84)Highlands RanchEvenings—
7LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Littleton734.6★ (113)Littleton, 2 mi awaySat—
8Lone Tree Mental Health Services735.0★ (3)Lone Tree, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Hilary Goulding Therapy | Therapy for Women, Teens & Couples725.0★ (9)Greenwood Village, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Valiant Living Men's Recovery Program724.4★ (14)Greenwood Village, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 1,145 best therapists and counselors in Highlands Ranch, 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.

  2. #2 Joanna Kim, MSN

    Based in Highlands Ranch

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    630 Plaza Dr, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
    View profile for Joanna Kim, MSN(720) 902-3821

  3. #3 AK Counseling Services

    Based in Highlands Ranch

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 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–Sun 8 AM–9 PM
    Address
    1745 Shea Center Dr 4th Floor, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
    View profile for AK Counseling Services(720) 580-1060

  4. #4 Braincode Centers - Littleton

    Based in Littleton, 2 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.9★ from 83 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 83 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    7921 Southpark Plaza Ste 102, Littleton, CO 80120
    View profile for Braincode Centers - Littleton(720) 990-8470

  7. #7 LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Littleton

    Based in Littleton, 2 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.6★ from 113 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 113 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    7780 S Broadway Suite 300, Littleton, CO 80122
    View profile for LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Littleton(720) 902-6747

  8. #8 Lone Tree Mental Health Services

    Based in Lone Tree, 5 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 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–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    9695 S Yosemite St, Lone Tree, CO 80124
    View profile for Lone Tree Mental Health Services

  9. #9 Hilary Goulding Therapy | Therapy for Women, Teens & Couples

    Based in Greenwood Village, 6 mi away

    72/100RP Score

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

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

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    6000 Greenwood Plaza Blvd #105, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
    View profile for Hilary Goulding Therapy | Therapy for Women, Teens & Couples(720) 730-9064

  11. #11 Family Care Center

    Based in Highlands Ranch

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.6★ from 299 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 299 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    9135 Ridgeline Blvd #160, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
    View profile for Family Care Center(303) 800-6093

  12. #12 Counseling Littleton

    Based in Littleton, 5 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
    Address
    5613 S Prince St Ste t, Littleton, CO 80120
    View profile for Counseling Littleton(303) 900-3637

  15. #15 Ayers Tracey

    Based in Littleton, 2 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 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
    7800 S Elati St #230, Littleton, CO 80120
    View profile for Ayers Tracey(303) 426-8757

  18. #18 Larson Mental Health

    Based in Highlands Ranch

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.6★ from 148 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 148 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1745 Shea Center Dr Ste 400, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
    View profile for Larson Mental Health(720) 303-5748

  19. #19 Your Hearts Desire Wedding | Colorado Wedding Officiant Services

    Based in Centennial, 1 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 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 closed · Tue–Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri–Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    8255 S Fillmore Cir, Centennial, CO 80122
    View profile for Your Hearts Desire Wedding | Colorado Wedding Officiant Services(720) 934-0620

  23. #23 My Denver Therapy

    Based in Lone Tree, 5 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 10 AM–4 PM
    Address
    9233 Park Meadows Dr Ste 200, Lone Tree, CO 80124
    View profile for My Denver Therapy(720) 504-4329

  24. #24 AllHealth Network - DTC

    Based in Centennial, 5 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.7★ from 780 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 780 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    155 Inverness Dr W Ste 100, Centennial, CO 80112
    View profile for AllHealth Network - DTC(303) 730-8858

  25. #25 Dr. Bruce Rumsey

    Based in Littleton, 5 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 99 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 99 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 10 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    5613 S Prince St Ste b, Littleton, CO 80120
    View profile for Dr. Bruce Rumsey(303) 868-7246

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 1,145 ranked therapists and counselors here; the rest are on their profiles.

therapists and counselors in Highlands Ranch, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26My Denver Therapy714.9★ (29)6 mi
27Gameplan Therapy715.0★ (18)5 mi
28AllHealth Network - Southwood714.5★ (62)3 mi
29Leslie Kille, Counselor715.0★ (7)2 mi
30Thrive Couple and Family Counseling Services714.9★ (33)6 mi
31Thriveworks Counseling & Therapy Centennial704.2★ (28)5 mi
32Denver Mental Health and Counseling704.6★ (34)In Highlands Ranch
33Nourished Mind Psychiatry705.0★ (71)2 mi
34A Journey Within, LLC705.0★ (7)8 mi
35Robin Sweet Counseling LLC705.0★ (3)7 mi
36Movement Counseling + Wellness705.0★ (4)2 mi
37Ancient Art Health Center705.0★ (10)5 mi
38MindGym704.8★ (49)5 mi
39ChiMontee Health Services704.2★ (31)5 mi
40Rekindle Marriage and Family Therapy704.6★ (9)5 mi
41Biofeedback Colorado Littleton Counseling705.0★ (8)5 mi
42Haelen Mental Health704.9★ (68)2 mi
43Cynthia Jackson, Psychotherapy704.7★ (11)5 mi
44limitless growth705.0★ (4)5 mi
45Insightful Psychiatry Colorado694.6★ (20)6 mi
46Purple Lotus Counseling695.0★ (5)In Highlands Ranch
47Merker Bernadine694.6★ (7)5 mi
48Susan Hein Counseling694.3★ (6)5 mi
49McAllaster- & Associates695.0★ (4)5 mi
50Elliant Counseling Services694.9★ (28)5 mi

Also serving Highlands Ranch

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 Highlands Ranch
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
12:2 Counseling5.0★ (1)In Highlands Ranch
AllHealth Network- Highlands Ranch4.7★ (121)In Highlands Ranch
Amy Ray Trifonov, LCSWIn Highlands Ranch
Cottonwood Psychiatry5.0★ (1)In Highlands Ranch
Creative Connections5.0★ (2)In Highlands Ranch
Cultivate Healing5.0★ (1)In Highlands Ranch
Doug P. Smith, PhD5.0★ (1)In Highlands Ranch
Equinox Counseling LLCIn Highlands Ranch
Jill E Hughes5.0★ (1)In Highlands Ranch
Mind Body Life Alchemy5.0★ (9)In Highlands Ranch
Patterns of Hope5.0★ (7)In Highlands Ranch
Patty Beyers Counseling5.0★ (1)In Highlands Ranch
Renewal Counseling PLLCIn Highlands Ranch
Sparrow Christian Counseling5.0★ (1)In Highlands Ranch
Stillwaters Counseling Services LLC5.0★ (2)In Highlands Ranch
The Karibuni Center for Couples and Individual Counseling5.0★ (1)In Highlands Ranch
UCHealth - Kristin L. Orlowski PhDIn Highlands Ranch
Vibrant Hope Nutrition & Wellness5.0★ (34)In Highlands Ranch
Walter Korea Lee, MD | Kaiser Permanente5.0★ (3)In Highlands Ranch
Westside Behavioral Care5.0★ (1)In Highlands Ranch

How we ranked Highlands Ranch therapists and counselors

We scored 1,145 Highlands Ranch 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 Highlands Ranch 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 Highlands Ranch: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Highlands Ranch?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Highlands Ranch, CO is Core Reborn Drug Rehabilitation Highlands Ranch, CO with an RP Score of 79/100. It has 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Joanna Kim, MSN (#2) and AK Counseling Services (#3) follow. We ranked 1,145 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Highlands Ranch?

RankedPsychologists ranks 1,145 therapists and counselors serving Highlands Ranch, CO. 10 of them are based in Highlands Ranch; 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 Highlands Ranch work on weekends?

370 of 1,145 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 133 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Core Reborn Drug Rehabilitation Highlands Ranch, CO (#1), AK Counseling Services (#3) and Braincode Centers - Littleton (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Highlands Ranch therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 1,145 rated therapists and counselors in Highlands Ranch is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. AllHealth Network - DTC has the most, 780 reviews, and ranks #24. 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 Highlands Ranch count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Highlands Ranch 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 Highlands Ranch 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 Highlands Ranch

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 1,145 therapists and counselors serving Highlands Ranch.
  2. November 2026: 6 duplicate listings merged.

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