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Best Therapists And Counselors in Newark, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Newark: Sunol Hills at Fremont, RP Score 76/100; 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 16

    Most-reviewed: Bikram Hot Yoga Milpitas, 90 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 318 ranked; ranked #16.

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

318 Newark therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 93 open Saturdays and 48 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 318 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Newark 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 Newark at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Sunol Hills at Fremont765.0★ (6)Fremont, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Mindpath Health - Newark754.1★ (47)Newark——
3Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Fremont734.6★ (58)Fremont, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4CoachInspire725.0★ (6)Hayward, 2 mi away——
5Tri City Community Support Center705.0★ (3)Fremont, 3 mi away——
6BACS South County Wellness Center693.3★ (12)Fremont, 4 mi awaySat · Sun—
7Free At Last Community692.8★ (11)East Palo Alto, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Second Chance Inc.684.2★ (5)NewarkEvenings—
9Peaceful Sunshine Psychology Inc. - Dr. Joyce Sun685.0★ (5)Newark——
10Masonic Center for Youth and Families683.0★ (6)Union City, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 318 best therapists and counselors in Newark, 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 Newark

    Based in Fremont, 2 mi away

    76/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 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 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    5149 Winston Ct, Fremont, CA 94536
  2. Based in Newark

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.1★ from 47 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 47 Google reviews
    Address
    39899 Balentine Dr #210, Newark, CA 94560
  3. Based in Hayward, 2 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
  4. Based in East Palo Alto, 7 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 2.8★ from 11 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.8★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1796 Bay Rd, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
  5. Based in Newark

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6330 Thornton Ave, Newark, CA 94560
  6. Based in Newark

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 1.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 1.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    39899 Balentine Dr #200, Newark, CA 94560
  7. 67/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship 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–Tue 12:30 PM–6:30 PM · Wed closed · Thu 12:30 PM–6:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    39899 Balentine Dr, Newark, CA 94560
  8. Based in Palo Alto, 7 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.5★ from 12 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 12 Google reviews
    Address
    2100 Geng Rd Ste 210, Palo Alto, CA 94303
  9. Based in Dublin, 13 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    11501 Dublin Blvd Ste 200, Dublin, CA 94568
  10. Based in Milpitas, 9 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews
    Address
    200 Pacifica Way, Milpitas, CA 95035
  11. Based in Milpitas, 11 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.6★ from 90 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 90 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 5:15 AM–8:30 PM · Fri 5:15 AM–8:15 PM · Sat–Sun 9:30 AM–6:30 PM
    Address
    1200 S Abel St 2nd Floor, Suite 1272, Milpitas, CA 95035
  12. Based in Fremont, 4 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 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 11 AM–10 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2450 Peralta Blvd #207, Fremont, CA 94536
  13. Based in Fremont, 5 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 1.9★ from 21 Google reviews.

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

    • 1.9★ from 21 Google reviews
    Address
    Paseo Padre Pkwy #312, Fremont, CA 94538
  14. Based in Palo Alto, 8 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–8 PM
    Address
    Palo Alto Square, Palo Alto, CA 94303
  15. Based in Fremont, 2 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    38950 Blacow Rd Unit d, Fremont, CA 94536
  16. Based in Fremont, 4 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.9★ from 41 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.9★ from 41 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    39199 Liberty St Bldg 8, Fremont, CA 94538
  17. 64/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 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–Fri 7 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 7:30 AM–8 PM
    Address
    701 Menlo Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025

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

therapists and counselors in Newark, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Hume Center645.0★ (4)4 mi
27Niles Counseling and Therapy645.0★ (3)5 mi
28South County Mental Health Center642.7★ (7)11 mi
29Shalini Dayal, Marriage, Family & Child Therapist643.9★ (7)4 mi
30The Couples Institute644.0★ (4)9 mi
31Real World Psychotherapy, Laurie Phuong Ertley, LMFT644.3★ (6)8 mi
32Discover Hope Behavioral Solutions, Inc.643.5★ (8)4 mi
33Pivot Counseling645.0★ (53)13 mi
34Resonance Relationship Counseling and Coaching645.0★ (7)11 mi
35ACES ABA - Autism Therapy Center644.0★ (9)In Newark
36Elena Makarova, M.A., M.F.T.644.0★ (4)9 mi
37Mary Ellen Lemieux, JD, LCSW645.0★ (3)9 mi
38Center for Discovery - Menlo Park633.1★ (29)12 mi
39Acknowledge Alliance633.7★ (3)9 mi
40Samantha Moshiri, LMFT, Eating Disorder Therapist635.0★ (4)9 mi
41Telecare Redwood Place633.8★ (4)13 mi
42Lauren Matern Psychotherapy635.0★ (4)11 mi
43Bay Area Therapy for Wellness635.0★ (4)8 mi
44Eden Mental Health Services635.0★ (4)13 mi
45Fox Penny634.0★ (4)9 mi
46Silicon Valley Marriage Counseling , Azizeh Rezaiyan, LMFT634.5★ (43)10 mi
47Emily Wharton635.0★ (29)7 mi
48Telecare Alameda County Youth Crisis Stabilization Unit634.3★ (4)13 mi
49Villa Fairmont Mental Health633.9★ (7)13 mi
50Peninsula Behavioral Health633.2★ (9)9 mi

Also serving Newark

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.

How we ranked Newark therapists and counselors

We scored 318 Newark 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 Newark 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 Newark: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Newark?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Newark, CA is Sunol Hills at Fremont with an RP Score of 76/100. It has 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Mindpath Health - Newark (#2) and Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Fremont (#3) follow. We ranked 318 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Newark?

RankedPsychologists ranks 318 therapists and counselors serving Newark, CA. 6 of them are based in Newark; 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 Newark work on weekends?

93 of 318 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 48 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Sunol Hills at Fremont (#1), Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Fremont (#3) and BACS South County Wellness Center (#6). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Newark therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 318 rated therapists and counselors in Newark is 4.6★, with a median of 7 reviews. Bikram Hot Yoga Milpitas has the most, 90 reviews, and ranks #16. 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 Newark count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Newark 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 Newark 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 Newark

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 318 therapists and counselors serving Newark.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.