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Best Therapists And Counselors in Ocean City, NJ (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Ocean City: The Center for Growth / Therapy in Ocean City, RP Score 79/100; 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 17

    Most-reviewed: UNITE HERE HEALTH - Health Center, 138 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 58 ranked; ranked #17.

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

58 Ocean City therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 19 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 58 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Ocean City 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 Ocean City at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1The Center for Growth / Therapy in Ocean City794.7★ (15)Ocean CitySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Healing in Hope - Kelly Geary774.6★ (33)Ocean City——
3Cardinal Counseling Associates765.0★ (11)Ocean City——
4Vantage Point Counseling754.3★ (12)Ocean CitySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Hello Wellness Counseling Services753.3★ (7)Ocean City——
6Island Therapy, LLC744.5★ (42)Somers Point, 3 mi away——
7Mending Minds, Healing Hearts723.5★ (10)Ocean CitySat · Evenings—
8Roots to Grow Behavioral Health and Wellness LLC714.3★ (4)Somers Point, 3 mi away——
9GIA Institute of Psychotherapy714.8★ (17)Somers Point, 3 mi awaySat · Evenings—
10Beautiful Minds704.6★ (10)Ocean CityEvenings—

The 58 best therapists and counselors in Ocean City, 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.

  4. #4 Vantage Point Counseling

    Based in Ocean City

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–7 PM · Tue 9 AM–8 PM · Wed–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun 9 AM–11 AM
    Address
    2106 New Rd Unit a-7, Linwood, NJ 08221
    View profile for Vantage Point Counseling(609) 650-9673

  6. #6 Island Therapy, LLC

    Based in Somers Point, 3 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.5★ from 42 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 42 Google reviews
    Address
    803 New Rd, Somers Point, NJ 08244
    View profile for Island Therapy, LLC(609) 415-4901

  9. #9 GIA Institute of Psychotherapy

    Based in Somers Point, 3 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    Bayside Commons, 501 Bay Ave Ste 202, Somers Point, NJ 08244
    View profile for GIA Institute of Psychotherapy(609) 788-0771

  10. #10 Beautiful Minds

    Based in Ocean City

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2106 New Rd Suite E4, Linwood, NJ 08221
    View profile for Beautiful Minds(609) 350-5007

  13. #13 Brownstone Center

    Based in Atlantic City, 8 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews
    Address
    331 Tilton Rd Unit 28, Northfield, NJ 08225
    View profile for Brownstone Center(609) 833-1644

  14. #14 Robin L. Resnick, LPC

    Based in Atlantic City, 6 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 3.8★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.8★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    Linwood, NJ 08221
    View profile for Robin L. Resnick, LPC(609) 576-7912

  15. #15 Goloff Carol N

    Based in Atlantic City, 6 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.1★ from 26 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.1★ from 26 Google reviews
    Address
    2216 Shore Rd, Northfield, NJ 08225
    View profile for Goloff Carol N(609) 646-1333

  16. #16 Elevated Wellness Psychotherapy and Consultation LLC

    Based in Somers Point, 3 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 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–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    501 Bay Avenue Bayside Commons #108, Somers Point, NJ 08244
    View profile for Elevated Wellness Psychotherapy and Consultation LLC(609) 576-8564

  17. #17 UNITE HERE HEALTH - Health Center

    Based in Atlantic City, 10 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.6★ from 138 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 138 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–8 PM · Sat 7:30 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1801 Atlantic Ave 3rd floor, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
    View profile for UNITE HERE HEALTH - Health Center(609) 570-2400

  20. #20 Enlightened Recovery - IOP in Ventnor NJ

    Based in Ventnor City, 6 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–9 PM · Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed–Thu 9 AM–9 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6412 Ventnor Ave, Ventnor City, NJ 08406
    View profile for Enlightened Recovery - IOP in Ventnor NJ(609) 277-2824

  21. #21 Oasis Mental Health Centers

    Based in Pleasantville, 7 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1423 Tilton Rd Ste 6, Northfield, NJ 08225
    View profile for Oasis Mental Health Centers(267) 692-7815

  22. #22 Seaside Serenity Counseling, LLC

    Based in Atlantic City, 9 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.4★ from 42 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 42 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    6712 Washington Ave #305, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
    View profile for Seaside Serenity Counseling, LLC(609) 961-1827

  24. #24 Bridge Counseling Services, LLC

    Based in Atlantic City, 7 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 3.4★ from 13 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.4★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    505 New Rd, Northfield, NJ 08225
    View profile for Bridge Counseling Services, LLC(609) 840-6034

  25. #25 Total Mind Spa

    Based in Atlantic City, 7 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    631 Tilton Rd Ste A, Northfield, NJ 08225
    View profile for Total Mind Spa(609) 484-8175

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

therapists and counselors in Ocean City, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Psychiatric Intervention Program642.8★ (5)9 mi
27Create your Dreams645.0★ (3)9 mi
28Alison Maxfield635.0★ (3)7 mi
29Rooted Counseling and Art Therapy635.0★ (7)6 mi
30Atlanticare Behavioral Health634.0★ (5)10 mi
31Karen Leonard, LCSW, LLC635.0★ (5)In Ocean City
32Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties622.7★ (35)5 mi
33Eleanor Health624.9★ (14)14 mi
34Mindful Counseling Center LLC624.1★ (15)10 mi
35Bright Path Therapy LLC625.0★ (4)6 mi
36AtlantiCare Behavioral Health622.6★ (35)8 mi
37Greenbranch Recovery & Wellness614.9★ (11)10 mi
38Acenda Integrated Health605.0★ (5)8 mi
39Mullen Susan L604.8★ (13)14 mi
40Behavioral Crossroads603.7★ (29)10 mi
41A Better Life Therapy - Jersey Shore595.0★ (9)13 mi
42Therapeutic Self Care595.0★ (16)14 mi
43Mindfully Active Counseling and Art Therapy595.0★ (6)14 mi
44Sacred Heart Navigations595.0★ (12)14 mi
45Atlanticare Behavioral Health583.0★ (4)10 mi
46The Alcove Center583.7★ (3)14 mi
47AtlantiCare Behavioral Health582.3★ (3)9 mi
48Family Empowerment Associates574.0★ (8)14 mi
49Interactive Kids574.2★ (5)In Ocean City
50It Takes A Family564.3★ (32)14 mi

Also serving Ocean City

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 Ocean City
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Brooks Psychological Services, LLC3.0★ (2)6 mi
Changing Tides Therapy, LLC5.0★ (2)4 mi
Child & Family Counseling Center5.0★ (1)In Ocean City
Dr. Joanne Coyle5.0★ (1)In Ocean City
Integrated Treatment Solutions, LLC5.0★ (2)In Ocean City
Jan Rosenstein, LCSW3.0★ (2)3 mi
Joseph Davidow, Ed.D.In Ocean City
Kelly Richman LCSW5.0★ (1)In Ocean City
Laura J. Huberman LCSW, LLCIn Ocean City
Lisa Krachman LLC - Psychotherapist-Eating Disorder Therapist/ConsultantIn Ocean City
Mike Huber, LPC3.0★ (2)In Ocean City
Mindful Connections Therapy5.0★ (1)In Ocean City
Mindfully Active - Counseling + Art TherapyIn Ocean City
Ocean Point Counseling5.0★ (1)In Ocean City
One Life CounselingIn Ocean City
Practice Connections, LLCIn Ocean City
Resnick Robin PHD3.0★ (2)4 mi
Sex Therapy in Ocean City NJ5.0★ (1)In Ocean City
Shore Counseling ServiceIn Ocean City
Stranges Vincent R Ph D5.0★ (1)In Ocean City

How we ranked Ocean City therapists and counselors

We scored 58 Ocean City 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 Ocean City 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 Ocean City: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Ocean City?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Ocean City, NJ is The Center for Growth / Therapy in Ocean City with an RP Score of 79/100. It has 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Healing in Hope - Kelly Geary (#2) and Cardinal Counseling Associates (#3) follow. We ranked 58 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Ocean City?

RankedPsychologists ranks 58 therapists and counselors serving Ocean City, NJ. 10 of them are based in Ocean City; 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 Ocean City work on weekends?

19 of 58 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are The Center for Growth / Therapy in Ocean City (#1), Vantage Point Counseling (#4) and Mending Minds, Healing Hearts (#7). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Ocean City therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 58 rated therapists and counselors in Ocean City is 4.5★, with a median of 11 reviews. UNITE HERE HEALTH - Health Center has the most, 138 reviews, and ranks #17. 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 Ocean City count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Ocean City 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 Ocean City 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 Ocean City

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 58 therapists and counselors serving Ocean City.

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