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Best Therapists And Counselors in Norwich, CT (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Norwich: Southeast Mental Health Authority, RP Score 72/100; 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews.

  2. 9

    Most-reviewed: Stonington Institute, 134 Google reviews at 3.4★, the most of 62 ranked; ranked #9.

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

62 Norwich therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 12 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 62 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Norwich 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 Norwich at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Southeast Mental Health Authority723.7★ (6)Norwich—Overall
2Jennifer Tattersall LCSW715.0★ (3)Norwich——
3Life's Journey Counseling LLC714.3★ (16)NorwichSat · Evenings—
4Hana Dunham, LMFT712.3★ (3)Norwich——
5Root Center for Advanced Recovery - Norwich Clinic703.4★ (32)NorwichSat—
6Eddy Wellness, Founded by Renee Eddy705.0★ (8)NorwichSat · Evenings—
7Connecticut Behavioral Health Associates, P.C.693.8★ (100)Norwich——
8Franklin Professional Counseling Center694.3★ (13)Montville Center, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Stonington Institute683.4★ (134)Ledyard, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
10Mind Management Services of Norwich674.2★ (10)NorwichEvenings—

The 62 best therapists and counselors in Norwich, 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. Based in Norwich

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    12 Case St, Norwich, CT 06360
  2. 70/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “EMDR psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–8 PM · Tue 9 AM–4 PM · Wed–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    12 Case St #301, Norwich, CT 06360
  3. Based in Montville Center, 4 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.3★ from 13 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun 4 PM–8 PM
    Address
    72 CT-32, North Franklin, CT 06254
  4. Based in Ledyard, 8 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 3.4★ from 134 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.4★ from 134 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    75 Swantown Hill Rd, North Stonington, CT 06359
  5. 67/100RP Score

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

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

    • 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–9 PM · Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    60 Main St Unit 4, Norwich, CT 06360
  6. Based in Ledyard, 7 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “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–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun 10 AM–2 PM
  7. Based in Ledyard, 7 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    2 Chapman Ln Ste b, Gales Ferry, CT 06335
  8. Based in Waterford, 13 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.3★ from 22 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    12 Clark Ln 1st Fl, Waterford, CT 06385
  9. Based in Waterford, 11 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.9★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.9★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    567 Vauxhall St Ext Ste 122, Waterford, CT 06385
  10. Based in Ledyard, 11 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 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
    11 Main St, Mystic, CT 06355
  11. Based in Waterford, 13 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    11 Boston Post Rd 1st Fl, Waterford, CT 06385
  12. Based in New London, 12 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    300 State St Ste 4136, New London, CT 06320

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

therapists and counselors in Norwich, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Erin Drum, LCSW | Transformative Therapy Solutions LLC575.0★ (18)11 mi
27Allen Audrey A574.4★ (7)13 mi
28Mystic Bridge to Wellness574.0★ (3)14 mi
29Clarus Health Alliance574.4★ (51)In Norwich
30Connecticut Behavioral Health Associates, P.C.573.6★ (60)11 mi
31Connecticut Counseling Group Mystic - Anxiety, Relationship & Couples Therapy575.0★ (10)11 mi
32Connecticut Behavioral Health Associates Center for Specialized Services565.0★ (9)10 mi
33Connections Counseling Center, LLC562.3★ (3)12 mi
34Ever Flourish Mental Health LLC565.0★ (3)12 mi
35Waterstone Counseling Center564.3★ (13)11 mi
36Kathrine Clarke Licensed Therapist565.0★ (3)13 mi
37United Community and Family Services (UCFS) Behavioral Health Office563.4★ (14)11 mi
38Whole Self Wellness554.3★ (19)In Norwich
39Michelle van Duinen, APRN553.0★ (12)15 mi
40Heidi Gruss, LPC542.8★ (20)11 mi
41Metamorphosis Counseling545.0★ (9)12 mi
42Sound Community Services, Inc.543.6★ (35)12 mi
43Better Together Couples Counseling LLC545.0★ (4)11 mi
44Northline Psychiatry545.0★ (13)14 mi
45Dale Kingsley, LMFT544.2★ (15)13 mi
46Hatina Terras LPC LLC542.7★ (7)11 mi
47The Grounded Therapist545.0★ (8)13 mi
48Healing Therapies Thru Sharing544.9★ (8)13 mi
49Jessica Foley, MA, LMHC535.0★ (3)12 mi
50Erin Gardner-Flores, LCSW535.0★ (3)12 mi

Also serving Norwich

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 Norwich
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A Path Forward Counseling, LLC5.0★ (1)In Norwich
Affinity Behavioral Health5.0★ (2)In Norwich
Better Bee Therapy and Wellness LLCIn Norwich
Cahill Druanne5.0★ (1)In Norwich
Center for Healing Connections LLC3.0★ (2)In Norwich
Colchester Counseling AssociatesIn Norwich
Connecticut Addiction Medicine, LLC4.1★ (39)In Norwich
Dr. Diaa F. Noaman, MD4.1★ (14)In Norwich
Dr. Jeanne Chadwick5.0★ (1)In Norwich
Dr. Walid A. Jaziri, MD2.6★ (46)In Norwich
Heather L.G. Ziemba, PhD, LPC5.0★ (1)In Norwich
InBloom Autism Services | Norwich4.8★ (25)In Norwich
Jill E. Millea, LPC Therapist1.0★ (1)In Norwich
Julie A. Longton, LMFT2.5★ (2)In Norwich
Mahmoud Okasha, M.D.,2.8★ (13)In Norwich
Maran Gene I MD5.0★ (6)In Norwich
Ms. Barbara GroverIn Norwich
Southeastern Mental Health5.0★ (1)In Norwich
Starlight Program5.0★ (4)In Norwich
Trudy Friedberg5.0★ (1)In Norwich

How we ranked Norwich therapists and counselors

We scored 62 Norwich 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 Norwich 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 Norwich: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Norwich?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Norwich, CT is Southeast Mental Health Authority with an RP Score of 72/100. It has 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews. Jennifer Tattersall LCSW (#2) and Life's Journey Counseling LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 62 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Norwich?

RankedPsychologists ranks 62 therapists and counselors serving Norwich, CT. 14 of them are based in Norwich; 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 Norwich work on weekends?

12 of 62 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Life's Journey Counseling LLC (#3), Root Center for Advanced Recovery - Norwich Clinic (#5) and Eddy Wellness, Founded by Renee Eddy (#6). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Norwich therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 62 rated therapists and counselors in Norwich is 4.3★, with a median of 8 reviews. Stonington Institute has the most, 134 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 Norwich count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 62 therapists and counselors serving Norwich.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.