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Best Therapists And Counselors in Kiryas Joel, NY (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Kiryas Joel: Synergy Of Spirit Counseling & Hypnosis Center, RP Score 79/100; 4.9★ from 74 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 48

    Most-reviewed: New Windsor Pediatrics and Family Care, 747 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 77 ranked; ranked #48.

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

77 Kiryas Joel therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 24 open Saturdays and 15 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 77 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Kiryas Joel 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 Kiryas Joel at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Synergy Of Spirit Counseling & Hypnosis Center794.9★ (74)Kiryas JoelSat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Hudson Valley Psychotherapy764.6★ (9)Kiryas Joel——
3Nourish Counseling764.4★ (7)Kiryas JoelSat · Sun · Evenings—
4Richard Vega765.0★ (4)Kiryas Joel——
5Nourish Counseling753.9★ (7)Kiryas Joel——
6Inner Peace Rising755.0★ (24)Kiryas JoelSat · Evenings—
7Ruth Cecchetelli mental health counseling PC725.0★ (3)Kiryas JoelSat—
8Beacon Place, LLC714.3★ (18)Woodbury, 2 mi awaySun · Evenings—
9Kacey Kaufman, LCSW-R, PMH-C705.0★ (3)Kiryas JoelEvenings—
10Catholic Charities693.3★ (3)Kiryas JoelEvenings—

The 77 best therapists and counselors in Kiryas Joel, 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 Kiryas Joel

    #1 Synergy Of Spirit Counseling & Hypnosis Center

    Based in Kiryas Joel

    79/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.9★ from 74 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 74 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–11 PM · Sat 12 PM–6 PM · Sun 12 PM–11 PM
    Address
    4 Main St, Chester, NY 10918
    View profile for Synergy Of Spirit Counseling & Hypnosis Center(914) 643-5700

  3. #3 Nourish Counseling

    Based in Kiryas Joel

    76/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–4 PM
    Address
    45 Quaker Ave Ste 206, Cornwall, NY 12518
    View profile for Nourish Counseling(845) 547-0479

  4. #4 Richard Vega

    Based in Kiryas Joel

    76/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    200 NY-32 Ste 206, Central Valley, NY 10917
    View profile for Richard Vega(917) 620-7874

  5. #5 Nourish Counseling

    Based in Kiryas Joel

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    Upstairs, 520 NY-17M Suite 3, Monroe, NY 10950
    View profile for Nourish Counseling(845) 547-0479

  6. #6 Inner Peace Rising

    Based in Kiryas Joel

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–9 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Inner Peace Rising(845) 248-6607

  8. #8 Beacon Place, LLC

    Based in Woodbury, 2 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.3★ from 18 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat closed · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    583 NY-32 #1u, Highland Mills, NY 10930
    View profile for Beacon Place, LLC(845) 827-6680

  10. #10 Catholic Charities

    Based in Kiryas Joel

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.3★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    101 Carpenter Pl, Monroe, NY 10950
    View profile for Catholic Charities(845) 782-0295

  12. #12 The Nesting Place

    Based in Franklin Lakes, 12 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 237 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 237 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat 10 AM–4 PM · Sun 10 AM–2 PM
    View profile for The Nesting Place(201) 623-3629

  13. #13 Nourish Counseling

    Based in Middletown, 9 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 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–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–4 PM
    Address
    1997 NY-17M 2nd floor, Goshen, NY 10924
    View profile for Nourish Counseling(845) 547-0479

  14. #14 Tracy L. Garay, LCSW

    Based in Kiryas Joel

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social worker”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    28 Carpenter Pl, Monroe, NY 10950
    View profile for Tracy L. Garay, LCSW(845) 250-3944

  16. #16 Therapy In Motion, LLC

    Based in Woodbury, 9 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews
    Address
    16 Quaker Ave, Cornwall, NY 12518
    View profile for Therapy In Motion, LLC(845) 288-2672

  17. #17 Vanessa Cardenas Relationship Reset Expert

    Based in Peekskill, 13 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–4 PM · Tue 12 PM–9 PM · Wed 10 AM–3 PM · Thu 10 AM–9 PM · Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    Atrium at Charles Point, 8 John Walsh Blvd #406b, Peekskill, NY 10566
    View profile for Vanessa Cardenas Relationship Reset Expert(914) 705-2530

  19. #19 Dianna Chillo, LCSW-R

    Based in Woodbury, 10 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    815 Blooming Grove Turnpike #506, New Windsor, NY 12553
    View profile for Dianna Chillo, LCSW-R(845) 293-2328

  23. #23 Nourish Counseling

    Based in Middletown, 13 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 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.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–4 PM
    Address
    6 Wesley Ct, Middletown, NY 10941
    View profile for Nourish Counseling(845) 547-0479

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

therapists and counselors in Kiryas Joel, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Orange County Np In psych625.0★ (6)9 mi
27Amy Wohl LMSW and CPT Inner Venture614.4★ (12)9 mi
28Embrace Therapy604.3★ (16)10 mi
29Lisa Whitenight, Counseling & Coaching605.0★ (6)9 mi
30Cornerstone Family Healthcare603.3★ (6)13 mi
31Vivid Mental Health Counseling PLLC -- EMDR & Individual / Couples Counseling in New York605.0★ (10)13 mi
32Shahla Gorovoy605.0★ (13)15 mi
33Arfsten Counseling Group605.0★ (7)9 mi
34Achieve Behavioral Health595.0★ (4)14 mi
35BAVOY Mental Health Counseling, PLLC593.9★ (36)10 mi
36Dr. Michele Winchester-Vega & Associates593.2★ (11)13 mi
37Child & Family Clinic592.8★ (8)14 mi
38Anger Solutions, New York584.6★ (14)15 mi
39Access: Supports for Living582.6★ (13)14 mi
40Spirit Heart Counseling & Healing Lynne Newman, M.P.S.585.0★ (5)15 mi
41Meadow Therapy585.0★ (3)11 mi
42Yeager Health Center582.6★ (5)14 mi
43Hana Ramat Psychotherapy and Coaching585.0★ (16)12 mi
44Erin Barboe, LCSW-R573.5★ (4)15 mi
45Treehouse Wisdom & Wellness575.0★ (3)15 mi
46NYS Office For People With Developmental Disabilities Hudson Valley DDSO573.7★ (11)12 mi
47Hudson Valley Center for Development563.4★ (10)In Kiryas Joel
48New Windsor Pediatrics and Family Care564.9★ (747)11 mi
49Yellow Bus ABA Therapy – Middletown563.5★ (8)12 mi
50Jeffrey S. Vallon, PHD564.0★ (4)15 mi

Also serving Kiryas Joel

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 Kiryas Joel
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A Counseling Services2.0★ (1)In Kiryas Joel
Achieve Behavioral Health5.0★ (1)In Kiryas Joel
Ascend ABA5.0★ (7)In Kiryas Joel
Authentic Life Mental Health Counseling, PLLC5.0★ (2)In Kiryas Joel
Dawn Sammarco-Gutierrez LCSW5.0★ (2)In Kiryas Joel
Debra Klinger-Rosenfeld2.3★ (6)In Kiryas Joel
Dr. Linden J. Schild, MD4.5★ (29)In Kiryas Joel
Eileen Rafferty, PsyD5.0★ (3)In Kiryas Joel
Improve ABA5.0★ (128)In Kiryas Joel
Live Well Individual and Family Counseling Service5.0★ (1)In Kiryas Joel
Marc S Mednick & Associates5.0★ (1)In Kiryas Joel
Moss Daniel a PhD5.0★ (1)In Kiryas Joel
Score ABA of Augusta5.0★ (2)In Kiryas Joel
Soma Flow Psychotherapy5.0★ (2)In Kiryas Joel
Soma Flow Psychotherapy5.0★ (2)In Kiryas Joel
StarBright Applied Behavior Analysis5.0★ (1)In Kiryas Joel
Strides ABA Therapy in Upstate New York5.0★ (1)In Kiryas Joel
Susan F. Turner, PhD5.0★ (1)In Kiryas Joel
Think Out Loud, LCSW, PLLC5.0★ (2)In Kiryas Joel
W. Mack Bartels, Psy.D.5.0★ (2)In Kiryas Joel

How we ranked Kiryas Joel therapists and counselors

We scored 77 Kiryas Joel 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 Kiryas Joel 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 Kiryas Joel: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Kiryas Joel?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Kiryas Joel, NY is Synergy Of Spirit Counseling & Hypnosis Center with an RP Score of 79/100. It has 4.9★ from 74 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Hudson Valley Psychotherapy (#2) and Nourish Counseling (#3) follow. We ranked 77 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Kiryas Joel?

RankedPsychologists ranks 77 therapists and counselors serving Kiryas Joel, NY. 12 of them are based in Kiryas Joel; 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 Kiryas Joel work on weekends?

24 of 77 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 15 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Synergy Of Spirit Counseling & Hypnosis Center (#1), Nourish Counseling (#3) and Inner Peace Rising (#6). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Kiryas Joel therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 77 rated therapists and counselors in Kiryas Joel is 4.4★, with a median of 8 reviews. New Windsor Pediatrics and Family Care has the most, 747 reviews, and ranks #48. 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 Kiryas Joel count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Kiryas Joel 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 Kiryas Joel 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 Kiryas Joel

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 77 therapists and counselors serving Kiryas Joel.

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