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Best Therapists And Counselors in La Riviera, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in La Riviera: Zinnia Health Sacramento, RP Score 76/100; 4.1★ from 97 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 9

    Most-reviewed: American River Wellness, 221 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 443 ranked; ranked #9.

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

443 La Riviera therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 132 open Saturdays and 88 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 443 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in La Riviera 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 La Riviera at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Zinnia Health Sacramento764.1★ (97)Sacramento, 1 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2HealthLinkNow763.6★ (84)La RivieraSat · Sun · Evenings—
3Northern California Mental Health754.8★ (11)Sacramento, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Turning Point Community Programs744.0★ (4)Sacramento, 1 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Evolve Teen Treatment Center - Arden Oaks733.4★ (13)Sacramento, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Attune Counseling Center734.3★ (21)Sacramento, 1 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Psychiatric Intervention Medical Associates Inc733.8★ (13)Sacramento, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Life Practice Counseling Group734.6★ (5)Sacramento, 1 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9American River Wellness724.9★ (221)Sacramento, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
10Down Barbara724.0★ (4)Sacramento, 1 mi away——

The 443 best therapists and counselors in La Riviera, 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 La Riviera

    #1 Zinnia Health Sacramento

    Based in Sacramento, 1 mi away

    76/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.1★ from 97 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 97 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    8950 Cal Center Dr #165, Sacramento, CA 95826
    View profile for Zinnia Health Sacramento(916) 642-7464

  2. #2 HealthLinkNow

    Based in La Riviera

    76/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 3.6★ from 84 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.6★ from 84 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    View profile for HealthLinkNow(888) 880-8443

  6. #6 Attune Counseling Center

    Based in Sacramento, 1 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.3★ from 21 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    3336 Bradshaw Rd #340, Sacramento, CA 95827
    View profile for Attune Counseling Center(916) 234-6316

  9. #9 American River Wellness

    Based in Sacramento, 6 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.9★ from 221 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 221 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5:30 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–7 PM
    Address
    3102 O St Ste 6, Sacramento, CA 95816
    View profile for American River Wellness(916) 282-0866

  10. #10 Down Barbara

    Based in Sacramento, 1 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship 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
    9521 Folsom Blvd # R, Sacramento, CA 95827
    View profile for Down Barbara(916) 364-7098

  14. #14 Jenna Ramirez-Kirgan, LMFT

    Based in Sacramento, 5 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    3800 Auburn Blvd Ste a, Sacramento, CA 95821
    View profile for Jenna Ramirez-Kirgan, LMFT(916) 741-0548

  16. #16 Couples Resource Collective

    Based in Sacramento, 3 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    900 Fulton Ave Unit 160, Sacramento, CA 95825
    View profile for Couples Resource Collective(916) 426-6567

  17. #17 Crestwood Center

    Based in Sacramento, 6 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.9★ from 21 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.9★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    2600 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95817
    View profile for Crestwood Center(916) 452-1431

  18. #18 Evoluer Counseling

    Based in Sacramento, 3 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–7 PM
    Address
    601 University Ave #140, Sacramento, CA 95825
    View profile for Evoluer Counseling(916) 234-3101

  20. #20 Akua Mind Body - Mental Health & Addiction Outpatient Treatment Sacramento

    Based in Sacramento, 1 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    9121 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95826
    View profile for Akua Mind Body - Mental Health & Addiction Outpatient Treatment Sacramento(916) 516-1865

  21. #21 Anchor Therapy Clinic

    Based in Sacramento, 2 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 1.9★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 1.9★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    3090 Fite Cir #102, Sacramento, CA 95827
    View profile for Anchor Therapy Clinic(916) 701-5197

  23. #23 ESM Prep

    Based in Sacramento, 3 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    100 Howe Ave Ste 263N, Sacramento, CA 95825
    View profile for ESM Prep(916) 706-0754

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

therapists and counselors in La Riviera, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Rebecca Mankowski693.7★ (3)3 mi
27Heritage Oaks Patient Enrichment Center692.0★ (8)5 mi
28New Dawn Treatment Centers - Sacramento Addiction Treatment694.6★ (69)2 mi
29Insightful Psychiatry California695.0★ (28)6 mi
30The Attach Place Center for Strengthening Relationships, LLC694.6★ (10)1 mi
31UC Davis Health CAARE Center695.0★ (3)4 mi
32Eternal Light Wellness695.0★ (4)7 mi
33Yellow Wood Recovery694.8★ (19)9 mi
34Sierra Health + Wellness: Sacramento - Outpatient Mental Health and Addiction Treatment693.7★ (12)2 mi
35Embrace Therapy694.7★ (27)7 mi
36Clear Behavioral Health: Online Mental Health Psychiatry, Therapy, and Outpatient Services685.0★ (3)7 mi
37Sunrise Health & Wellness Center684.6★ (11)2 mi
38Miyazaki Iko684.0★ (4)4 mi
39Akua Mind Body - Mental Health Facility Fair Oaks683.7★ (19)8 mi
40Life Practice Counseling Group683.6★ (20)5 mi
41White House Counseling Center683.8★ (5)5 mi
42Westbrook Psychological Services682.8★ (4)4 mi
43Thrive Therapy & Counseling674.2★ (24)7 mi
44Crestwood Behavioral Health Center673.4★ (16)5 mi
45Greenhouse Therapy673.7★ (3)5 mi
46Jennifer L. Flood Marriage and Family Counseling Group, Inc.674.7★ (49)3 mi
47Middle Way Health Family Counseling, Inc.674.0★ (4)3 mi
48Kathleen Oravec LMFT674.8★ (11)7 mi
49Crosstown Psychology675.0★ (35)3 mi
50Cornerstone Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Inc.674.9★ (8)4 mi

Also serving La Riviera

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 La Riviera
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Alyssa Beck CounselingIn La Riviera
Anchored in Hope CounselingIn La Riviera
Arielle Grossman Sacramento Therapist5.0★ (2)3 mi
Atkinson Family Services4.0★ (2)5 mi
Better Decisions Counseling5.0★ (2)3 mi
Calmspace Counseling3.0★ (2)1 mi
Cynthia Schlie, Counselor5.0★ (2)3 mi
Dr. Jene EdwardsIn La Riviera
Esperanza Behavioral Health3.0★ (2)5 mi
Gail Burmeister, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner5.0★ (2)3 mi
Kadiant5.0★ (2)1 mi
Lions Heart Counseling3.0★ (2)3 mi
Lourdes Ortiz, LPCC, CMPIn La Riviera
Neuro Wellness Spa | Psychiatrists in Sacramento5.0★ (2)5 mi
Sacramento Life Improvement Center3.0★ (2)4 mi
Sakura Counseling5.0★ (2)3 mi
Serenity Bean Therapy5.0★ (2)4 mi
Stephanie Iott LMFT5.0★ (2)4 mi
Therapy Space California5.0★ (2)3 mi
These Kids Are Driving Me Crazy3.0★ (2)1 mi

How we ranked La Riviera therapists and counselors

We scored 443 La Riviera 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 La Riviera 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 La Riviera: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in La Riviera?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in La Riviera, CA is Zinnia Health Sacramento with an RP Score of 76/100. It has 4.1★ from 97 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. HealthLinkNow (#2) and Northern California Mental Health (#3) follow. We ranked 443 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in La Riviera?

RankedPsychologists ranks 443 therapists and counselors serving La Riviera, CA. 1 of them is based in La Riviera; 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 La Riviera work on weekends?

132 of 443 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 88 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Zinnia Health Sacramento (#1), HealthLinkNow (#2) and Northern California Mental Health (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do La Riviera therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 443 rated therapists and counselors in La Riviera is 4.5★, with a median of 8 reviews. American River Wellness has the most, 221 reviews, and ranks #9. 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 La Riviera count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the La Riviera 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 La Riviera 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 La Riviera

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 443 therapists and counselors serving La Riviera.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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