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Best Therapists And Counselors in Redwood City, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Redwood City: Developmental Pathways for Kids, RP Score 77/100; 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 29

    Most-reviewed: Joyous PBC, 1,157 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 226 ranked; ranked #29.

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

226 Redwood City therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 61 open Saturdays and 23 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 226 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Redwood 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 Redwood City at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Developmental Pathways for Kids774.2★ (5)Redwood CitySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2South County Mental Health Center762.7★ (7)Redwood CitySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Cordilleras County Mental Health Facility744.0★ (5)Redwood City——
4One Life Counseling Center744.6★ (21)San Carlos, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Riva Mental Health735.0★ (13)Redwood CitySat · Evenings—
6Mental Health and Wellness | Kaiser Permanente Redwood City Medical Center721.8★ (9)Redwood City——
7Center for Discovery - Menlo Park723.1★ (29)Menlo Park, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Women's Psychotherapy & Counseling - Menlo Park - Stefani Largent, MA, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - In-Office & Online Therapy715.0★ (6)Menlo Park, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Ellie Mental Health712.3★ (3)Redwood CitySat · Evenings—
10Summit Psychotherapy Center715.0★ (27)Redwood City——

The 226 best therapists and counselors in Redwood 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.

  5. #5 Riva Mental Health

    Based in Redwood City

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 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–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1775 Woodside Rd Ste 301, Redwood City, CA 94061
    View profile for Riva Mental Health(650) 262-1105

  6. #6 Mental Health and Wellness | Kaiser Permanente Redwood City Medical Center

    Based in Redwood City

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 1.8★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 1.8★ from 9 Google reviews
    Address
    1400 Veterans Blvd, Redwood City, CA 94063
    View profile for Mental Health and Wellness | Kaiser Permanente Redwood City Medical Center(650) 299-4777

  8. #8 Women's Psychotherapy & Counseling - Menlo Park - Stefani Largent, MA, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - In-Office & Online Therapy

    Based in Menlo Park, 4 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 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–Fri 7 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 7:30 AM–8 PM
    Address
    701 Menlo Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
    View profile for Women's Psychotherapy & Counseling - Menlo Park - Stefani Largent, MA, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - In-Office & Online Therapy(415) 842-1755

  9. #9 Ellie Mental Health

    Based in Redwood City

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1775 Woodside Rd Ste 203, Redwood City, CA 94061
    View profile for Ellie Mental Health(650) 456-1030

  10. #10 Summit Psychotherapy Center

    Based in Redwood City

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    611 Veterans Blvd Ste 200, Redwood City, CA 94063
    View profile for Summit Psychotherapy Center(650) 539-6358

  11. #11 One Medical Primary Care Clinic - Redwood City

    Based in Redwood City

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.5★ from 72 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 72 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    900 Veterans Blvd #150, Redwood City, CA 94063
    View profile for One Medical Primary Care Clinic - Redwood City(888) 663-6331

  12. #12 Beyond Measure - Bay Area Therapist & Dietitian Redwood City Nutrition Counseling

    Based in Redwood City

    70/100RP 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–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    617 Veterans Blvd #101, Redwood City, CA 94063
    View profile for Beyond Measure - Bay Area Therapist & Dietitian Redwood City Nutrition Counseling(650) 332-9583

  13. #13 Free At Last Community

    Based in East Palo Alto, 6 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 2.8★ from 11 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.8★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1796 Bay Rd, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
    View profile for Free At Last Community(650) 462-6999

  14. #14 The Couples Institute

    Based in Menlo Park, 4 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue 9 AM–8 PM · Wed 9 AM–9 PM · Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun 9 AM–12 PM
    Address
    445 Burgess Dr #150, Menlo Park, CA 94025
    View profile for The Couples Institute(650) 327-5915

  15. #15 Multi Concept Recovery

    Based in Redwood City

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1023 Chestnut St, Redwood City, CA 94063
    View profile for Multi Concept Recovery(866) 621-7232

  16. #16 Silicon Valley Marriage Counseling , Azizeh Rezaiyan, LMFT

    Based in Menlo Park, 4 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.5★ from 43 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 43 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1134 Crane St #218, Menlo Park, CA 94025
    View profile for Silicon Valley Marriage Counseling , Azizeh Rezaiyan, LMFT(650) 206-9973

  17. #17 Becoming Mothers Counseling - Maternal Wellness in the Mid-Peninsula Bay Area

    Based in Redwood City

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 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 9 AM–5:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    61 Renato Ct Ste 6, Redwood City, CA 94061
    View profile for Becoming Mothers Counseling - Maternal Wellness in the Mid-Peninsula Bay Area(650) 241-9914

  24. #24 Caminar

    Based in Redwood City

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.6★ from 13 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.6★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1410 Marshall St, Redwood City, CA 94063
    View profile for Caminar(650) 372-4080

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

therapists and counselors in Redwood City, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Christina Wade, LCSW675.0★ (16)6 mi
27Kindful Body675.0★ (6)2 mi
28Jeffrey Gielow673.7★ (3)6 mi
29Joyous PBC674.5★ (1,157)6 mi
30Women's Therapy Institute674.5★ (12)7 mi
31Shaista Khan, MD Psychiatrist675.0★ (5)4 mi
32Ann Langley, PhD672.3★ (3)In Redwood City
33Psychiatry: Palo Alto Center: Palo Alto Medical Foundation672.2★ (6)5 mi
34Nathaniel Silveira-Pyzik Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor PC675.0★ (5)2 mi
35Fox Penny674.0★ (4)6 mi
36Jessica Urzua-Jones LMFT, 102349675.0★ (26)6 mi
37Pre to three/ Partners for Safe and Healthy Children/ Child Welfare Programs- San Mateo County BHRS674.0★ (4)6 mi
38Angelica Ayala, Marriage & Family Therapist665.0★ (3)2 mi
39Mighty Oak Wellness665.0★ (28)8 mi
40Emily Wharton665.0★ (29)5 mi
41Jamie Hanna Duddy MFT662.3★ (3)6 mi
42Scott Granet, Lcsw665.0★ (5)In Redwood City
43TheraWin Health664.0★ (4)5 mi
44Samantha Moshiri, LMFT, Eating Disorder Therapist665.0★ (4)7 mi
45Christian Counseling Centers San Mateo665.0★ (3)6 mi
46Peninsula Behavioral Health653.2★ (9)7 mi
47One Medical Primary Care Clinic - Palo Alto - Evergreen Park654.0★ (28)7 mi
48Guide Behavioral Health654.2★ (5)3 mi
49Mental Health Association of San Mateo County655.0★ (3)In Redwood City
50Renaissance Behavioral Medicine654.3★ (6)6 mi

Also serving Redwood 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 Redwood City
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Alma Healing Psychological Care5.0★ (6)In Redwood City
Cicinelli Richard MD5.0★ (1)In Redwood City
Cordilleras Mental Health Center: Lampe Nobbi MD5.0★ (2)In Redwood City
Douglas Slakey, PhD5.0★ (1)In Redwood City
Dr. Courtney Murphy5.0★ (1)In Redwood City
Dr. Kari Wolman Killianey5.0★ (1)In Redwood City
gabriela breton psychotherapy1.0★ (1)In Redwood City
Hawthorne House2.0★ (2)In Redwood City
Joann G. Riggio, MFT5.0★ (1)In Redwood City
Key Follin A1.0★ (1)In Redwood City
Mark Steinberg & Associates4.4★ (117)In Redwood City
Max Burns MD5.0★ (2)In Redwood City
Mid-Peninsula DBT3.5★ (2)In Redwood City
Our Common Ground5.0★ (1)In Redwood City
Sandy Lillie, Ph.D.3.0★ (2)In Redwood City
Susan L. Kole, PhD1.0★ (1)In Redwood City
The OCD-BDD Clinic of Northern California5.0★ (2)In Redwood City
The Talking Playhouse5.0★ (1)In Redwood City
ye old time keeprs4.6★ (10)In Redwood City
Your Therapy Nook Peninsula - Child and Teen Therapist, Play Therapist5.0★ (1)In Redwood City

How we ranked Redwood City therapists and counselors

We scored 226 Redwood 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 Redwood 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 Redwood City: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Redwood City?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Redwood City, CA is Developmental Pathways for Kids with an RP Score of 77/100. It has 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. South County Mental Health Center (#2) and Cordilleras County Mental Health Facility (#3) follow. We ranked 226 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Redwood City?

RankedPsychologists ranks 226 therapists and counselors serving Redwood City, CA. 17 of them are based in Redwood 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 Redwood City work on weekends?

61 of 226 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 23 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Developmental Pathways for Kids (#1), South County Mental Health Center (#2) and One Life Counseling Center (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Redwood City therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 226 rated therapists and counselors in Redwood City is 4.6★, with a median of 6 reviews. Joyous PBC has the most, 1,157 reviews, and ranks #29. 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 Redwood City count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 226 therapists and counselors serving Redwood City.
  2. November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.

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