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Best Therapists And Counselors in North Reading, MA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in North Reading: Meta Addiction Treatment, RP Score 81/100; 4.9★ from 145 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 2

    Most-reviewed: Aftermath Addiction Treatment Center, 215 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 466 ranked; ranked #2.

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

466 North Reading therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 180 open Saturdays and 90 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 466 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in North Reading 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 North Reading at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Meta Addiction Treatment814.9★ (145)North ReadingSat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Aftermath Addiction Treatment Center774.9★ (215)Wakefield, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
3Atlantic Behavioral Health764.8★ (57)Wilmington, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Mayflower Recovery764.7★ (182)Wilmington, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Aftermath Behavioral Health764.9★ (59)Wakefield, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Banyan Massachusetts754.3★ (92)Wilmington, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Luna Recovery for Women754.9★ (66)North Andover, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Pillars Health Group Tewksbury745.0★ (79)Tewksbury, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Crown Adolescent Health: Teen Behavioral Health Treatment Massachusetts735.0★ (24)Woburn, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10LightWork Therapy and Recovery734.9★ (82)Woburn, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 466 best therapists and counselors in North Reading, 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 North Reading

    #1 Meta Addiction Treatment

    Based in North Reading

    81/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.9★ from 145 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 145 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    55 Concord St, North Reading, MA 01864
    View profile for Meta Addiction Treatment(617) 668-1544

  3. #3 Atlantic Behavioral Health

    Based in Wilmington, 3 mi away

    76/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.8★ from 57 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 57 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    260 Fordham Rd Ste A900, Wilmington, MA 01887
    View profile for Atlantic Behavioral Health(978) 315-1011

  4. #4 Mayflower Recovery

    Based in Wilmington, 4 mi away

    76/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.7★ from 182 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 182 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    362 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA 01887
    View profile for Mayflower Recovery(978) 737-8979

  6. #6 Banyan Massachusetts

    Based in Wilmington, 3 mi away

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.3★ from 92 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 92 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    66K Concord St, Wilmington, MA 01887
    View profile for Banyan Massachusetts(978) 631-0146

  7. #7 Luna Recovery for Women

    Based in North Andover, 5 mi away

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.9★ from 66 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 66 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1270 Turnpike St, North Andover, MA 01845
    View profile for Luna Recovery for Women(844) 793-9292

  9. #9 Crown Adolescent Health: Teen Behavioral Health Treatment Massachusetts

    Based in Woburn, 5 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    444 Washington St #401, Woburn, MA 01801
    View profile for Crown Adolescent Health: Teen Behavioral Health Treatment Massachusetts(781) 412-1098

  11. #11 Victory Bay

    Based in Woburn, 6 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.8★ from 47 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 47 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    500 W Cummings Park Ste 1700 1800, Woburn, MA 01801
    View profile for Victory Bay(339) 337-0103

  12. #12 Ackroyd Psychiatric

    Based in Billerica, 5 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews
    View profile for Ackroyd Psychiatric(617) 318-8557

  13. #13 Aurora for Women

    Based in Danvers, 7 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    75 Sylvan St Ste B203 2nd Floor, Danvers, MA 01923
    View profile for Aurora for Women(978) 824-4360

  14. #14 Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) World Service Office, Inc.

    Based in Woburn, 6 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 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
    400 W Cummings Park #1700, Woburn, MA 01801
    View profile for Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) World Service Office, Inc.(781) 932-6300

  15. #15 Mind Soul Wellness

    Based in Woburn, 7 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 5.0★ from 85 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 85 Google reviews
    Address
    100 Tradecenter Dr, Woburn, MA 01801
    View profile for Mind Soul Wellness(781) 307-8184

  16. #16 Emerge Therapies

    Based in Woburn, 6 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.8★ from 86 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 86 Google reviews
    Address
    800 W Cummings Park Ste 6250, Woburn, MA 01801
    View profile for Emerge Therapies(781) 776-1944

  19. #19 Josephine Pandolfo , Dmd

    Based in Peabody, 7 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    355 Lowell St Ste B, Peabody, MA 01960
    View profile for Josephine Pandolfo , Dmd(978) 532-3316

  21. #21 Greater Essex Therapy

    Based in Lynnfield, 4 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    161 S Main St Ste 207, Middleton, MA 01949
    View profile for Greater Essex Therapy(978) 979-4595

  23. #23 Elevate Recovery Center

    Based in Billerica, 10 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.8★ from 109 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 109 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    267 Boston Rd Building A, Suite 22-24, North Billerica, MA 01862
    View profile for Elevate Recovery Center(877) 592-2102

  24. #24 Square Behavioral Health LLC

    Based in North Andover, 6 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.9★ from 100 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 100 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    799 Turnpike St, North Andover, MA 01845
    View profile for Square Behavioral Health LLC(978) 226-4508

  25. #25 East Point Behavioral Health

    Based in Beverly, 10 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.7★ from 46 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 46 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    950 Cummings Center Ste 105x, Beverly, MA 01915
    View profile for East Point Behavioral Health(978) 951-7863

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

therapists and counselors in North Reading, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Forrest Behavioral Health - Bedford694.8★ (170)11 mi
27Femina Psychiatry and Wellness695.0★ (4)5 mi
28Sheila Walker McMahan, LMHC DBA Walker McMahan Counseling695.0★ (7)In North Reading
29LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Lynnfield684.5★ (79)5 mi
30Cagway Health & Wellness684.9★ (49)6 mi
31Rockland Recovery Behavioral Health North684.7★ (18)10 mi
32LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists North Andover684.7★ (108)6 mi
33Susan Cabral LICSW683.7★ (3)5 mi
34Arbour Counseling Services Woburn683.9★ (12)6 mi
35Balance Mental Health Group684.9★ (27)6 mi
36North Shore Professional Therapy685.0★ (17)8 mi
37Friedlander Lisa M, LICSW685.0★ (3)6 mi
38The Rising Sun Counseling - Massachusetts685.0★ (9)5 mi
39Sheila M. Tucke, LICSW675.0★ (4)6 mi
40Longwood Care673.7★ (3)6 mi
41ABA Centers of America674.0★ (6)7 mi
42Embrace Pathways674.8★ (68)7 mi
43Lisa Zenofsky, Counselor675.0★ (7)5 mi
44Catholic Charities674.4★ (19)7 mi
45All Ages Behavioral Family Counseling Services673.7★ (3)9 mi
46Maglione Mindful Therapy LLC675.0★ (3)1 mi
47Meghan Elmore, Counselor674.7★ (6)5 mi
48Metro North (Wakefield) Site Office671.4★ (5)5 mi
49Zuri Psychiatric Health: Tabby Kinyanjui DNP, ACNP-BC, PMHNP-BC675.0★ (23)6 mi
50North Shore Nurse Practitioner674.0★ (3)6 mi

Also serving North Reading

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 North Reading
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Cheryl Kronhaus, LCSWIn North Reading
Clarity Psychological Testing3.0★ (4)In North Reading
Collected Self PsychotherapyIn North Reading
Deborah J. ColucciIn North Reading
Dr. Donna WhippleIn North Reading
Gregory P. Morin, PHDIn North Reading
Harmony Counseling: Katherine M Ryan, LMHC5.0★ (1)In North Reading
Head For HealthIn North Reading
Joyce Davis/Park Place Counseling Inc.In North Reading
Karen Kiley-Brabeck, PhD., Neuropsychological Evaluation and Consultation Services5.0★ (1)In North Reading
Meghan Braley LMHCIn North Reading
North Star Therapists5.0★ (2)In North Reading
Ouellette DianneIn North Reading
Peter Reed, LICSWIn North Reading
Psychotherapy Associates4.5★ (2)In North Reading
Reading Counseling Associates1.0★ (1)In North Reading
Richard L. Falzone, MD, LLC3.0★ (4)In North Reading
Richard T. Kaufman, MSWIn North Reading
Stacey P. Orr, DPTIn North Reading
The Psychological Collaborative5.0★ (1)In North Reading

How we ranked North Reading therapists and counselors

We scored 466 North Reading 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 North Reading 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 North Reading: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in North Reading?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in North Reading, MA is Meta Addiction Treatment with an RP Score of 81/100. It has 4.9★ from 145 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Aftermath Addiction Treatment Center (#2) and Atlantic Behavioral Health (#3) follow. We ranked 466 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in North Reading?

RankedPsychologists ranks 466 therapists and counselors serving North Reading, MA. 2 of them are based in North Reading; 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 North Reading work on weekends?

180 of 466 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 90 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Meta Addiction Treatment (#1), Aftermath Addiction Treatment Center (#2) and Atlantic Behavioral Health (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do North Reading therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 466 rated therapists and counselors in North Reading is 4.7★, with a median of 9 reviews. Aftermath Addiction Treatment Center has the most, 215 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 North Reading count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the North Reading 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 North Reading 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 North Reading

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 466 therapists and counselors serving North Reading.
  2. November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.

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