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Best Therapists And Counselors in Mead Valley, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Mead Valley: South California Road to Recovery, RP Score 72/100; 4.7★ from 19 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 7

    Most-reviewed: Inland Psychiatric Medical Group Moreno Valley, 214 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 213 ranked; ranked #7.

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

213 Mead Valley therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 75 open Saturdays and 34 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 213 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Mead Valley 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 Mead Valley at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1South California Road to Recovery724.7★ (19)Riverside, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Lifepath Center714.9★ (80)Riverside, 10 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Muir Wood Teen Treatment: Edgewild Campus714.8★ (25)Riverside, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Hillside Horizon | Teen Residential Treatment705.0★ (5)Perris, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Muir Wood Teen Treatment: Bradley Ranch Campus694.8★ (6)Riverside, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Lee Shaw685.0★ (39)Riverside, 9 mi away——
7Inland Psychiatric Medical Group Moreno Valley674.3★ (214)Moreno Valley, 7 mi awaySatMost reviews
8Lemonade Counseling Services674.2★ (10)Moreno Valley, 6 mi away——
9Life Source Affordable Counseling673.8★ (36)Riverside, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Lagos674.3★ (37)Riverside, 11 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 213 best therapists and counselors in Mead Valley, 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 Lifepath Center

    Based in Riverside, 10 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.9★ from 80 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 80 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    3769 Tibbetts St # A, Riverside, CA 92506
    View profile for Lifepath Center(951) 405-8131

  6. #6 Lee Shaw

    Based in Riverside, 9 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews
    Address
    5225 Canyon Crest Dr Ste 253, Riverside, CA 92507
    View profile for Lee Shaw(951) 500-9658

  7. #7 Inland Psychiatric Medical Group Moreno Valley

    Based in Moreno Valley, 7 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.3★ from 214 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 214 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    23110 Atlantic Cir, Moreno Valley, CA 92553
    View profile for Inland Psychiatric Medical Group Moreno Valley(951) 243-6455

  10. #10 Lagos

    Based in Riverside, 11 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.3★ from 37 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    9890 County Farm Rd, Riverside, CA 92503
    View profile for Lagos(951) 509-8320

  12. #12 The Grove Corner - Counseling Center

    Based in Riverside, 5 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 12 PM–9 PM · Tue–Thu 9 AM–9 PM · Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    19321 Grove Community Dr, Riverside, CA 92508
    View profile for The Grove Corner - Counseling Center(951) 571-9096

  13. #13 Covenant Behavioral Health

    Based in Riverside, 10 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.8★ from 191 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 191 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    6370 Magnolia Ave Ste 210, Riverside, CA 92506
    View profile for Covenant Behavioral Health(760) 241-6044

  14. #14 Dr. Attaway & Associates

    Based in Riverside, 7 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–2 PM
    Address
    6235 River Crest Dr Ste J, Riverside, CA 92507
    View profile for Dr. Attaway & Associates(951) 682-7143

  16. #16 Promising Outlook

    Based in Riverside, 11 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    4136 Tenth St, Riverside, CA 92501
    View profile for Promising Outlook(951) 501-3377

  21. #21 Riverside MHRC

    Based in Riverside, 11 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 3.7★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    3933 Harrison St, Riverside, CA 92503
    View profile for Riverside MHRC(833) 391-0505

  22. #22 Autism Behavior Services Inc.

    Based in Riverside, 5 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 2.5★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.5★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    14427 Meridian Pkwy #7E, Riverside, CA 92518
    View profile for Autism Behavior Services Inc.(855) 581-0100

  25. #25 Balance & Peace Family Counseling Inc

    Based in Riverside, 10 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    6529 Riverside Ave Ste 155, Riverside, CA 92506
    View profile for Balance & Peace Family Counseling Inc(951) 295-8390

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

therapists and counselors in Mead Valley, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Talk Therapy Center654.3★ (36)5 mi
27Joyful Minds Recovery Center654.7★ (13)13 mi
28Claudia Moon-Perez653.0★ (7)7 mi
29Radiant Path Therapy655.0★ (21)14 mi
30California Neurofeedback655.0★ (24)6 mi
31Athena Counseling653.3★ (9)8 mi
32Sol Womens Treatment644.6★ (25)11 mi
33Grand Quality Counseling With Glaser Burkhardt, LMFT644.3★ (17)9 mi
34Jack L. Johnson, MFT (Lic. #-MFC24968)645.0★ (4)10 mi
35Lilac Recovery Center644.3★ (6)12 mi
36Carving Rivers Marriage & Family Counseling645.0★ (15)12 mi
37Kerry McCoy, MS, LMFT645.0★ (3)9 mi
38Wolfgang A.Klebel, Ph.D.643.0★ (4)6 mi
39Assure Behavioral Services644.7★ (40)12 mi
40Inner Balance Therapy Services635.0★ (4)5 mi
41Victor Community Support Services, Perris633.7★ (21)5 mi
42Claudia Bouslough Counseling635.0★ (3)9 mi
43Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Riverside633.7★ (6)10 mi
44Mighty Oak Community Counseling Center635.0★ (12)9 mi
45Center For Autism Related Disorders635.0★ (3)8 mi
46New Creation Addiction Treatment Center634.7★ (14)14 mi
47Hope & Healing Counseling Services633.5★ (13)8 mi
48Perez Moon Perez Psychotherapy & Family Court Services634.0★ (12)7 mi
49Willowbrooks Behavioral Health633.1★ (17)9 mi
50Inland Psychiatric Medical Group Riverside634.4★ (140)11 mi

Also serving Mead Valley

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 Mead Valley
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Azul Counseling,IncIn Mead Valley
Breaking Free of Addiction5.0★ (2)8 mi
Dorothy Husen Mind/Body Coach Inc.5.0★ (2)10 mi
Dr. Veola Vazquez Psychological ServicesIn Mead Valley
Egypt Relief FundIn Mead Valley
Eleos Behavioral Health5.0★ (2)8 mi
Garden of friends Foundation5.0★ (2)10 mi
Gary R. McGuire, MFT3.0★ (2)9 mi
iCLASS Counseling Center3.0★ (2)10 mi
Improving ImagesIn Mead Valley
James B. Martin, MAIn Mead Valley
New Dawn Behavioral & Addiction Treatment Service5.0★ (2)5 mi
Pathways Counseling Center3.0★ (2)9 mi
Peter Stocks5.0★ (2)10 mi
Rev. Mitchell Case- spiritual guidance and counselingIn Mead Valley
Robert Plavajka LMFT, Counseling ServicesIn Mead Valley
Sharilyn Johnson, MFT5.0★ (2)10 mi
The Eyes Awakened a Spiritual Wellness Temple for allIn Mead Valley
The Nurtured SpaceIn Mead Valley
Turner Counseling and ConsultingIn Mead Valley

How we ranked Mead Valley therapists and counselors

We scored 213 Mead Valley 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 Mead Valley 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 Mead Valley: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Mead Valley?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Mead Valley, CA is South California Road to Recovery with an RP Score of 72/100. It has 4.7★ from 19 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Lifepath Center (#2) and Muir Wood Teen Treatment: Edgewild Campus (#3) follow. We ranked 213 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Mead Valley?

RankedPsychologists ranks 213 therapists and counselors serving Mead Valley, CA. 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 Mead Valley work on weekends?

75 of 213 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 34 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are South California Road to Recovery (#1), Lifepath Center (#2) and Muir Wood Teen Treatment: Edgewild Campus (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Mead Valley therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 213 rated therapists and counselors in Mead Valley is 4.4★, with a median of 9 reviews. Inland Psychiatric Medical Group Moreno Valley has the most, 214 reviews, and ranks #7. 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 Mead Valley count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Mead Valley 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 Mead Valley 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 Mead Valley

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 213 therapists and counselors serving Mead Valley.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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