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Best Therapists And Counselors in Pike Creek Valley, DE (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Pike Creek Valley: MeadowWood, RP Score 75/100; 3.0★ from 3 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 8

    Most-reviewed: Rockford Center, 500 Google reviews at 2.9★, the most of 176 ranked; ranked #8.

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

176 Pike Creek Valley therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 34 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 176 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Pike Creek Valley 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 Pike Creek Valley at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1MeadowWood753.0★ (3)Pike Creek ValleySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Claymont734.7★ (209)Pike Creek ValleyEvenings—
3LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Wilmington734.8★ (237)Wilmington, 1 mi awayEvenings—
4Brandywine Center For Mental Health724.9★ (23)Hockessin, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Priscilla J. Murphy, LPCMH715.0★ (3)Wilmington, 2 mi away——
6Amanda Carmean, LPCMH, NCC704.0★ (3)Wilmington, 2 mi away——
7Transitions Delaware LLC704.9★ (30)Wilmington, 5 mi away——
8Rockford Center702.9★ (500)Newark, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
9Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy703.6★ (8)Wilmington, 1 mi awaySat · Evenings—
10Hockessin Center For Change704.4★ (9)Hockessin, 4 mi away——

The 176 best therapists and counselors in Pike Creek Valley, 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 Pike Creek Valley

    #1 MeadowWood

    Based in Pike Creek Valley

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 3.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    611 S Dupont Hwy, New Castle, DE 19720
    View profile for MeadowWood(302) 213-3568

  2. #2 LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Claymont

    Based in Pike Creek Valley

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.7★ from 209 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 209 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–8 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    650 Naamans Rd Ste 110, Claymont, DE 19703
    View profile for LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Claymont(302) 546-6864

  3. #3 LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Wilmington

    Based in Wilmington, 1 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.8★ from 237 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 237 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–8 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 8:30 AM–8 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4420 Limestone Rd Ste 307, Wilmington, DE 19808
    View profile for LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Wilmington(302) 581-8177

  7. #7 Transitions Delaware LLC

    Based in Wilmington, 5 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews
    Address
    1305 Kirkwood Hwy, Wilmington, DE 19805
    View profile for Transitions Delaware LLC(302) 440-6737

  8. #8 Rockford Center

    Based in Newark, 4 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 2.9★ from 500 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.9★ from 500 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    100 Rockford Dr, Newark, DE 19713
    View profile for Rockford Center(302) 996-5480

  11. #11 The Couple's Workshop

    Based in Newark, 3 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    201 Possum Park Rd, Newark, DE 19711
    View profile for The Couple's Workshop(302) 533-6942

  12. #12 Kathy Deford, Counselor

    Based in Pike Creek Valley

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–8 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 8:30 AM–8 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    100 Commons Blvd Ste 301, New Castle, DE 19720
    View profile for Kathy Deford, Counselor(302) 428-0205

  13. #13 Rising Hope Therapy, LLC

    Based in Newark, 5 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.5★ from 22 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 22 Google reviews
    Address
    260 Chapman Rd Ste 104A, Newark, DE 19702
    View profile for Rising Hope Therapy, LLC(302) 273-3194

  15. #15 Nancy Powell, Counselor

    Based in Pike Creek Valley

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–8 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    650 Naamans Rd Ste 110, Claymont, DE 19703
    View profile for Nancy Powell, Counselor(302) 546-6864

  16. #16 Dolores Onorato, Counselor

    Based in Wilmington, 1 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–8 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 8:30 AM–8 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4420 Limestone Rd Ste 307, Wilmington, DE 19808
    View profile for Dolores Onorato, Counselor(302) 581-8177

  19. #19 Bancroft Behavioral Health, Inc

    Based in Wilmington, 2 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.5★ from 110 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 110 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–4 PM · Thu 9 AM–12 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    1601 Milltown Rd Ste 12, Wilmington, DE 19808
    View profile for Bancroft Behavioral Health, Inc(302) 502-3255

  20. #20 Tranquility Counseling, Inc.

    Based in Newark, 4 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.2★ from 59 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 59 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–8 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    314 E Main St #402, Newark, DE 19711
    View profile for Tranquility Counseling, Inc.(302) 636-0700

  22. #22 Lifebulb

    Based in Pennsville, 9 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    View profile for Lifebulb(302) 476-2262

  23. #23 Elizabeth Crews, Counselor

    Based in Wilmington, 1 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.9★ from 11 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–8 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 8:30 AM–8 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4420 Limestone Rd Ste 307, Wilmington, DE 19808
    View profile for Elizabeth Crews, Counselor(302) 581-8177

  24. #24 Diamond State Counseling

    Based in Wilmington, 1 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.0★ from 50 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 50 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4550 New Linden Hill Rd #152, Wilmington, DE 19808
    View profile for Diamond State Counseling(302) 683-1055

  25. #25 Lifebulb

    Based in Toms River, 5 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 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 8 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    View profile for Lifebulb(302) 565-3088

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

therapists and counselors in Pike Creek Valley, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26ADHDAdvisor.org684.7★ (175)9 mi
27Newark Behavioral Health684.0★ (90)4 mi
28Beth Sikma, Counselor685.0★ (4)In Pike Creek Valley
29Tranquility Wellness LLC684.8★ (22)5 mi
30Psychiatry Delaware683.4★ (12)In Pike Creek Valley
31Meghan Fickes, Counselor685.0★ (6)1 mi
32Journey Two Serenity675.0★ (5)2 mi
33Soul Essential Therapy, LLC675.0★ (4)2 mi
34Amanda Carmean, Counselor675.0★ (4)1 mi
35Andrea Hale-Nichols, Counselor674.8★ (4)1 mi
36Andrew Capone, Counselor675.0★ (3)1 mi
37Therapeutic Wellness Group675.0★ (4)4 mi
38Positive Thinking Minds675.0★ (6)4 mi
39Veneline Olorife, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner673.7★ (3)1 mi
40LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists New Castle674.8★ (122)6 mi
41Dorsey & Associates Care665.0★ (41)5 mi
42Harmonious Mind663.7★ (185)2 mi
43MHS Behavioral Health665.0★ (26)6 mi
44Hephzibah Psychiatry and Medical Center664.6★ (17)5 mi
45Dennis J. Carradin, Jr. LPCMH, NCC, BCETS665.0★ (7)2 mi
46Phoenix Healing Services664.7★ (13)6 mi
47Delaware Anger Management-Oldham665.0★ (160)10 mi
48Integrated Health & Wellness Services, LLC654.4★ (54)7 mi
49New Perspectives Inc653.8★ (9)2 mi
50Clearer Perspectives Counnseling,LLC655.0★ (5)2 mi

Also serving Pike Creek Valley

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 Pike Creek Valley
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Aspiring Change Counseling Services3.5★ (2)5 mi
Associates In Help Psychology5.0★ (2)3 mi
Bernadette Allen Transformative TherapyIn Pike Creek Valley
Cassidy Rickards, Therapy Clinician5.0★ (2)In Pike Creek Valley
Counseling Associates of Delaware5.0★ (1)In Pike Creek Valley
Hand In Hand Counseling Services4.5★ (2)5 mi
Hello Community HealthIn Pike Creek Valley
Integrated Pscyhological & Behavioral Health Services, LLC3.0★ (2)5 mi
James Mundell, Counselor5.0★ (2)1 mi
Malisa Shreve, LCSW Healthy Outlook Therapeutic Services LLCIn Pike Creek Valley
Margaret Coen Rollins, Counselor5.0★ (2)6 mi
NVOX5.0★ (2)5 mi
Oluwadamilare Shoneye, PMHNP-BC5.0★ (2)In Pike Creek Valley
Paths to Wellness Counseling, LLCIn Pike Creek Valley
Perinatal Prana LLC5.0★ (2)3 mi
Radiant Path Mental Health, LLC5.0★ (2)2 mi
Socially WellIn Pike Creek Valley
Steve K. D. Eichel, Ph.D., ABPP, CST5.0★ (2)5 mi
Veronica Richards, Counselor5.0★ (1)In Pike Creek Valley
Viamontie Counseling & Consulting Services5.0★ (2)5 mi

How we ranked Pike Creek Valley therapists and counselors

We scored 176 Pike Creek Valley 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 Pike Creek Valley 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 Pike Creek Valley: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Pike Creek Valley?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Pike Creek Valley, DE is MeadowWood with an RP Score of 75/100. It has 3.0★ from 3 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Claymont (#2) and LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Wilmington (#3) follow. We ranked 176 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Pike Creek Valley?

RankedPsychologists ranks 176 therapists and counselors serving Pike Creek Valley, DE. 7 of them are based in Pike Creek Valley; 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 Pike Creek Valley work on weekends?

34 of 176 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 13 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are MeadowWood (#1), Brandywine Center For Mental Health (#4) and Rockford Center (#8). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Pike Creek Valley therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 176 rated therapists and counselors in Pike Creek Valley is 4.6★, with a median of 10 reviews. Rockford Center has the most, 500 reviews, and ranks #8. 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 Pike Creek Valley count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Pike Creek Valley 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 Pike Creek Valley 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 Pike Creek Valley

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 176 therapists and counselors serving Pike Creek Valley.

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