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Best Therapists And Counselors in Old Saybrook, CT (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Old Saybrook: Mazzy, RP Score 78/100; 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 13

    Most-reviewed: Wisdom Within Counseling, LLC, 51 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 57 ranked; ranked #13.

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

57 Old Saybrook therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 15 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 57 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Old Saybrook 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 Old Saybrook at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Mazzy785.0★ (22)Old SaybrookSat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Connecticut Behavioral Health Associates, P.C.774.6★ (12)Old Saybrook——
3Art Therapy & Creative Counseling LLC764.6★ (11)Old Saybrook——
4MinuteClinic at CVS764.2★ (15)Old SaybrookSat · Sun · Evenings—
5Middlesex Health Mental Health Services - Adult Outpatient Services753.1★ (9)Old Saybrook——
6Privé-Swiss: Private Mental Health Retreat Programs752.8★ (11)Old SaybrookSat · Sun · Evenings—
7Project Courage – Addiction Recovery Center734.8★ (35)Old SaybrookEvenings—
8BLOOM BCS734.7★ (7)Old SaybrookSat—
9Shoreline Therapy of Old Saybrook725.0★ (13)Old SaybrookEvenings—
10Hopewell Health Solutions - Westbrook705.0★ (6)Old SaybrookEvenings—

The 57 best therapists and counselors in Old Saybrook, 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 Old Saybrook

    #1 Mazzy

    Based in Old Saybrook

    78/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–1 PM
    View profile for Mazzy(800) 307-2265

  4. #4 MinuteClinic at CVS

    Based in Old Saybrook

    76/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.2★ from 15 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–7:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sun 9 AM–4:30 PM
    Address
    519 Boston Post Rd, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
    View profile for MinuteClinic at CVS(866) 389-2727

  8. #8 BLOOM BCS

    Based in Old Saybrook

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    230 Shore Rd, Old Lyme, CT 06371
    View profile for BLOOM BCS(860) 333-5183

  11. #11 Change Talk LLC

    Based in Old Saybrook

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 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–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    251 Essex Plaza, Essex, CT 06426
    View profile for Change Talk LLC(860) 964-9268

  12. #12 Rebecca Tydeman, Relationship Strategist

    Based in Old Saybrook

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Wed 8 AM–8 PM · Thu closed · Fri 9 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    180 Westbrook Rd, Essex, CT 06426
    View profile for Rebecca Tydeman, Relationship Strategist(860) 449-4427

  15. #15 Kasey Barret, LCSW

    Based in Old Saybrook

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    129 Main St, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
    View profile for Kasey Barret, LCSW(860) 339-6936

  17. #17 Oceanside Recovery, LLC

    Based in Old Saybrook

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 2.2★ from 22 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.2★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    170 Flanders Rd Ste C5, Niantic, CT 06357
    View profile for Oceanside Recovery, LLC(860) 691-0873

  19. #19 Art and Soul Art Therapy, LLC

    Based in Madison, 12 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.5★ from 26 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    141 Durham Rd Suite 19, Madison, CT 06443
    View profile for Art and Soul Art Therapy, LLC(203) 350-3717

  20. #20 Alex Klein, MS, LCSW

    Based in Madison, 11 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews
    Address
    762 Boston Post Rd #2, Madison, CT 06443
    View profile for Alex Klein, MS, LCSW(203) 499-7890

  21. #21 Anchor Counseling LLC. CEO Rik Ginty MSW, LADC, LCSW

    Based in Old Saybrook

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social worker”.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    134 Boston Post Rd Office #2, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
    View profile for Anchor Counseling LLC. CEO Rik Ginty MSW, LADC, LCSW(860) 235-2635

  22. #22 Sunrise Med LLC

    Based in Madison, 11 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 4 PM–8 PM · Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun 7 AM–12 PM
    Address
    85 Wall St 1st Floor, Madison, CT 06443
    View profile for Sunrise Med LLC(203) 872-2131

  24. #24 Cynthia L. Sarris, LCSW

    Based in Guilford, 10 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    166 CT-81, Killingworth, CT 06419
    View profile for Cynthia L. Sarris, LCSW(860) 395-9110

  25. #25 Northline Psychiatry

    Based in Waterford, 10 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    170 Flanders Rd B1, Niantic, CT 06357
    View profile for Northline Psychiatry(860) 385-6547

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

therapists and counselors in Old Saybrook, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Anchored Point Wellness LLC | Emily Breno, LCSW615.0★ (4)12 mi
27Sarah Trepp, LCSW, LLC615.0★ (4)12 mi
28High Hopes Therapeutic Riding Inc.614.5★ (4)In Old Saybrook
29Shoreline Therapy Center604.8★ (25)12 mi
30J9 Counseling and Consultation, LLC605.0★ (3)8 mi
31Coastal Counseling Associates LLC602.4★ (7)12 mi
32Trinity Therapeutic Care604.3★ (22)13 mi
33Waterstone Counseling Center604.6★ (29)11 mi
34The Grounded Therapist605.0★ (8)10 mi
35Saylor Counseling595.0★ (7)14 mi
36Prism Counseling and Support LLC595.0★ (6)10 mi
37Allen Audrey A594.4★ (7)14 mi
38LifeCatalyst595.0★ (11)12 mi
39Peaceful Connections, PLLC / Aditi Gohil, LPC585.0★ (3)14 mi
40Pathways Center For Learning & Behavioral Health, LLC583.7★ (3)10 mi
41Child & Family Agency - New London Child Guidance Clinic584.2★ (6)15 mi
42Realms of Life Counseling575.0★ (4)12 mi
43Inner Peace CT Wellness Center573.9★ (10)14 mi
44Connecticut Psychiatric Services575.0★ (3)15 mi
45Macdara MacColl, LMFT575.0★ (3)11 mi
46Dale Kingsley, LMFT564.2★ (15)13 mi
47Connections Counseling Center, LLC562.3★ (3)15 mi
48Healing Therapies Thru Sharing564.9★ (8)14 mi
49Lee Weber APRN LLC554.2★ (5)In Old Saybrook
50Waterstone Counseling Center554.3★ (13)15 mi

Also serving Old Saybrook

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 Old Saybrook
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Bayside Counseling LLC5.0★ (2)In Old Saybrook
CenterWell Home Health4.7★ (20)In Old Saybrook
Clear Water Counseling5.0★ (2)In Old Saybrook
Crowell Counseling and Consulting5.0★ (1)In Old Saybrook
Deb Feigenbaum, LCSW5.0★ (1)In Old Saybrook
Dufore Douglas5.0★ (2)In Old Saybrook
JEANNETTE OGORZALEK, LPC5.0★ (1)In Old Saybrook
Joshua Center Shoreline1.0★ (2)In Old Saybrook
Kamilla Gardner, LMFT5.0★ (1)In Old Saybrook
Karen Goldfinger, PHD3.0★ (2)In Old Saybrook
Lauren LaRusso, LPC5.0★ (2)In Old Saybrook
Mark Aron, Ph.D.5.0★ (1)In Old Saybrook
Melanie Meyer, LMFT5.0★ (2)In Old Saybrook
Nancy C. Lucas, LCSW5.0★ (1)In Old Saybrook
New England Wellness Center3.0★ (2)In Old Saybrook
River Valley Services5.0★ (1)In Old Saybrook
Saybrook Counseling Services5.0★ (1)In Old Saybrook
Sound Counseling Center, LLC3.0★ (2)In Old Saybrook
Valerie T. Keating, PSYD5.0★ (1)In Old Saybrook
Westbrook Youth & Family Services Inc.5.0★ (2)In Old Saybrook

How we ranked Old Saybrook therapists and counselors

We scored 57 Old Saybrook 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 Old Saybrook 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 Old Saybrook: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Old Saybrook?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Old Saybrook, CT is Mazzy with an RP Score of 78/100. It has 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Connecticut Behavioral Health Associates, P.C. (#2) and Art Therapy & Creative Counseling LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 57 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Old Saybrook?

RankedPsychologists ranks 57 therapists and counselors serving Old Saybrook, CT. 19 of them are based in Old Saybrook; 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 Old Saybrook work on weekends?

15 of 57 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Mazzy (#1), MinuteClinic at CVS (#4) and Privé-Swiss: Private Mental Health Retreat Programs (#6). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Old Saybrook therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 57 rated therapists and counselors in Old Saybrook is 4.8★, with a median of 7 reviews. Wisdom Within Counseling, LLC has the most, 51 reviews, and ranks #13. 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 Old Saybrook count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Old Saybrook 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 Old Saybrook 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 Old Saybrook

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 57 therapists and counselors serving Old Saybrook.

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