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Best Therapists And Counselors in Ramona, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Ramona: Neurogen Brain Balancing, RP Score 76/100; 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 14

    Most-reviewed: Yorkshire College Planning, 735 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 101 ranked; ranked #14.

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

101 Ramona therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 35 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 101 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Ramona 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 Ramona at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Neurogen Brain Balancing765.0★ (44)Escondido, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Flynn Skidmore755.0★ (36)National City, 2 mi awaySat · Sun—
3Changing Options753.8★ (10)RamonaSat · Sun—
4Your Therapy Room with Brittaney Latta, LMFT715.0★ (27)RamonaEvenings—
5Willing Couples- Deborah Rosasco715.0★ (32)Ramona——
6Punch Therapy715.0★ (12)Carlsbad, 2 mi awaySat · Evenings—
7Hypno Wellness and Zone Mindset for Athletes715.0★ (11)Poway, 2 mi awaySat · Evenings—
8Thrive In Life Therapy704.8★ (4)Chula Vista, 2 mi awaySat · Evenings—
9VMR Therapy, Inc.692.0★ (8)Bonita, 2 mi awaySat · Evenings—
10Double Peak Recovery645.0★ (13)Escondido, 14 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 101 best therapists and counselors in Ramona, 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 National City, 2 mi away

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
  2. Based in Ramona

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    500 3rd St, Ramona, CA 92065
  3. Based in Carlsbad, 2 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6 AM–8 PM · Sat 6 AM–11 AM · Sun closed
  4. Based in Chula Vista, 2 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
  5. Based in Bonita, 2 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 2.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
  6. Based in Escondido, 14 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    422 S Spruce St, Escondido, CA 92025
  7. Based in Poway, 11 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.5★ from 361 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 361 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–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    15611 Pomerado Rd #535, Poway, CA 92064
  8. Based in San Diego, 12 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 3.8★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.8★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–7:30 PM · Tue 8 AM–8 PM · Wed 9 AM–7:30 PM · Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–2:30 PM · Sun 8 AM–4:30 PM
    Address
    11590 W Bernardo Ct Ste. 120, San Diego, CA 92127
  9. Based in San Diego, 12 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.9★ from 735 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 735 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    16935 W Bernardo Dr #170, San Diego, CA 92127
  10. Based in Poway, 11 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ 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–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    15611 Pomerado Rd Suite 535, Poway, CA 92064
  11. Based in Poway, 11 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 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 8:30 AM–8 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    15611 Pomerado Rd Suite 535, Poway, CA 92064
  12. Based in Poway, 11 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship 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
    14261 Danielson St B, Poway, CA 92064
  13. Based in Poway, 11 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.8★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 10 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–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    15611 Pomerado Rd Suite 535, Poway, CA 92064
  14. Based in Poway, 11 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 7 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–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    15611 Pomerado Rd Suite 535, Poway, CA 92064
  15. Based in Poway, 11 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 8 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–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    15611 Pomerado Rd Suite 535, Poway, CA 92064
  16. Based in Escondido, 13 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    127 E 3rd Ave, Escondido, CA 92025
  17. Based in Poway, 11 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 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–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    15611 Pomerado Rd Suite 535, Poway, CA 92064
  18. Based in San Diego, 12 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 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
    12396 World Trade Dr Suite 109, San Diego, CA 92128
  19. Based in Poway, 11 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–8 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    15611 Pomerado Rd Suite 535, Poway, CA 92064

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

therapists and counselors in Ramona, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Edward J. McShane, LCSW603.4★ (8)13 mi
27Renova San Diego - Carmel Mountain604.0★ (4)12 mi
28Palomar UC San Diego Health Inpatient Behavioral Health Services601.8★ (5)11 mi
29Resilience Counseling604.6★ (10)12 mi
30Balance Center for Mental Health and Wellness604.0★ (4)12 mi
31Scott Elizondo604.2★ (5)13 mi
32Well and Sound Center603.0★ (5)12 mi
33Neighborhood Healthcare Escondido, Elm604.4★ (343)13 mi
34Victoria Rosario, LMFT603.0★ (6)12 mi
35North County Serenity House593.8★ (81)15 mi
36Miriam Chor Freitas, LCSW595.0★ (16)13 mi
37Jasmine Perez, LCSW595.0★ (17)14 mi
38Tendril Therapy595.0★ (5)12 mi
39Orchid Healthcare593.2★ (6)13 mi
40Escondido Psychotherapy Center: Himelstein Skip594.3★ (6)13 mi
41Jaclyn Gang PhD595.0★ (3)13 mi
42AFC of San Diego (Dr. Fariba Rostami)593.9★ (14)12 mi
43Esperanza Crisis Center593.5★ (22)13 mi
44LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists San Diego584.6★ (165)13 mi
45Deborah Moyer, LMFT585.0★ (5)13 mi
46Vista Hill585.0★ (3)14 mi
47Neighborhood Healthcare Escondido BH584.1★ (125)13 mi
48Neighborhood Healthcare Lakeside584.5★ (214)13 mi
49The Crosby Clinic: Emotional Wellness & Addiction Rehabilitation583.0★ (14)14 mi
50High Conflict Coparenting Strategies575.0★ (8)12 mi

Also serving Ramona

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 Ramona
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Amaral L Neenah5.0★ (2)12 mi
April Minjarez, Ph.D., LMFT3.5★ (2)13 mi
Authentic Living CounselingIn Ramona
Center for Fertility Support5.0★ (2)12 mi
Daystar Family Counseling - Dr. Heather Mechanic3.0★ (2)12 mi
Elisabeth Caetano MFT5.0★ (2)12 mi
Hawthorne Karen5.0★ (2)In Ramona
Hayley Silverman PsyD Clinical Psychologist3.0★ (2)12 mi
Healing Hope CounselingIn Ramona
Jeanne Lagorio-Anthony, LCSWIn Ramona
Karen Loftis, LMFT & Clinical Hypnotherapist5.0★ (1)In Ramona
Lindsay Watson, MFT5.0★ (1)In Ramona
Michelle D. Motta, LMFT3.0★ (2)12 mi
Ramona Integrated Treatment CenterIn Ramona
Restoration Ranch4.7★ (63)In Ramona
SMARTCARE5.0★ (1)In Ramona
Straus Therapy5.0★ (2)12 mi
Valerie J. Lucio, MFT3.0★ (2)In Ramona
Vista Hill5.0★ (1)In Ramona
Your Therapy RoomIn Ramona

How we ranked Ramona therapists and counselors

We scored 101 Ramona 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 Ramona 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 Ramona: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Ramona?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Ramona, CA is Neurogen Brain Balancing with an RP Score of 76/100. It has 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Flynn Skidmore (#2) and Changing Options (#3) follow. We ranked 101 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Ramona?

RankedPsychologists ranks 101 therapists and counselors serving Ramona, CA. 3 of them are based in Ramona; 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 Ramona work on weekends?

35 of 101 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 9 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Neurogen Brain Balancing (#1), Flynn Skidmore (#2) and Changing Options (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Ramona therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 101 rated therapists and counselors in Ramona is 4.7★, with a median of 11 reviews. Yorkshire College Planning has the most, 735 reviews, and ranks #14. 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 Ramona count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 101 therapists and counselors serving Ramona.