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Best Therapists And Counselors in Short Pump, VA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Short Pump: Aster Springs Virginia Glen Allen, RP Score 78/100; 4.5★ from 94 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 26

    Most-reviewed: Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Midlothian, 333 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 363 ranked; ranked #26.

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

363 Short Pump therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 70 open Saturdays and 41 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 363 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Short Pump 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 Short Pump at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Aster Springs Virginia Glen Allen784.5★ (94)Glen Allen, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Family 1st of Virginia Healthcare and Safety Training Center754.1★ (64)Tuckahoe, 4 mi awaySat · Sun—
3Piedmont Counseling Collective, LLC755.0★ (13)Richmond, 1 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Henrico744.4★ (92)Tuckahoe, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Monroe Behavioral Insight Consulting, LLC735.0★ (34)Richmond, 4 mi away——
6Holon Health734.1★ (18)Short PumpEvenings—
7Sunstone Counseling724.0★ (3)Glen Allen, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8BHG Glen Allen Treatment Center724.4★ (62)Glen Allen, 2 mi awaySat—
9Panoramic Counseling, LLC715.0★ (14)Glen Allen, 2 mi awaySat · Evenings—
10Wellspring of Hope Counseling714.7★ (14)Glen Allen, 2 mi awaySat · Evenings—

The 363 best therapists and counselors in Short Pump, 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.

  6. #6 Holon Health

    Based in Short Pump

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.1★ from 18 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 12 AM–12 AM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Holon Health(877) 465-6650

  7. #7 Sunstone Counseling

    Based in Glen Allen, 2 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 6 AM–10 PM
    Address
    4112 Innslake Dr, Glen Allen, VA 23060
    View profile for Sunstone Counseling(703) 534-5100

  9. #9 Panoramic Counseling, LLC

    Based in Glen Allen, 2 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    10307 W Broad St #223, Glen Allen, VA 23060
    View profile for Panoramic Counseling, LLC(804) 205-4152

  10. #10 Wellspring of Hope Counseling

    Based in Glen Allen, 2 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4121 Cox Rd Ste 120, Glen Allen, VA 23060
    View profile for Wellspring of Hope Counseling(804) 887-3062

  11. #11 RVA Counseling

    Based in Richmond, 5 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.4★ from 31 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun 9 AM–7 PM
    Address
    8003 Franklin Farms Dr Ste 101 & Ste 131, Richmond, VA 23229
    View profile for RVA Counseling(804) 716-0428

  12. #12 McShin Foundation

    Based in Richmond, 8 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.7★ from 277 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 277 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 12 PM–5 PM
    Address
    2300 Dumbarton Rd, Richmond, VA 23228
    View profile for McShin Foundation(804) 249-1845

  13. #13 iPSYCHS

    Based in Glen Allen, 1 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.2★ from 19 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 4 PM–11 PM · Tue 8 PM–11 PM · Wed 4 PM–11 PM · Thu 8 PM–11 PM · Fri 11 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–10 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    2400 Old Brick Rd Ste 138, Glen Allen, VA 23060
    View profile for iPSYCHS(888) 779-2470

  14. #14 Verity Psychiatry

    Based in Glen Allen, 3 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 10 AM–5 PM · Wed 10 AM–6 PM · Thu–Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3974 Springfield Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23060
    View profile for Verity Psychiatry(804) 495-8661

  15. #15 Marriage CHATS With Dr. Steve

    Based in Glen Allen, 2 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.4★ from 112 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 112 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 12 PM–9 PM · Thu 9 AM–9 PM · Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4932 Dominion Blvd, Glen Allen, VA 23060
    View profile for Marriage CHATS With Dr. Steve(540) 746-6861

  17. #17 Bright Integrative Care

    Based in Glen Allen, 3 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.8★ from 132 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 132 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    11551 Nuckols Rd Suite P, Glen Allen, VA 23059
    View profile for Bright Integrative Care(804) 593-5935

  19. #19 Dr. Peter Breslin

    Based in Glen Allen, 3 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.5★ from 28 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 10 AM–5 PM · Wed 10 AM–6 PM · Thu–Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3974 Springfield Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23060
    View profile for Dr. Peter Breslin(804) 495-8661

  20. #20 Richmond Creative Counseling LLC

    Based in Richmond, 4 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    8804 Patterson Ave, Richmond, VA 23229
    View profile for Richmond Creative Counseling LLC

  21. #21 LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Glen Allen

    Based in Glen Allen, 2 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.5★ from 159 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 159 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10900 Nuckols Rd Ste 100, Glen Allen, VA 23060
    View profile for LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Glen Allen(804) 215-3839

  22. #22 Richmond Neurofeedback

    Based in Richmond, 6 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 9 AM–6:30 PM · Thu 12 AM–12 AM · Fri 9 AM–6:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    513 Forest Ave Suite 201, Henrico, VA 23229
    View profile for Richmond Neurofeedback(804) 338-0818

  23. #23 StarCity Behavioral Health

    Based in Richmond, 5 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.2★ from 11 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 11 Google reviews
    Address
    1610 Forest Ave #100, Richmond, VA 23229
    View profile for StarCity Behavioral Health(804) 773-4411

  25. #25 LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Glen Allen

    Based in Glen Allen, 2 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.4★ from 89 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 89 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5213 Hickory Park Dr Suite A, Glen Allen, VA 23059
    View profile for LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Glen Allen(804) 237-8030

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

therapists and counselors in Short Pump, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Midlothian694.7★ (333)11 mi
27Dreamel Spady, LCSW695.0★ (3)5 mi
28Aura Holistic Counseling, PLLC694.7★ (13)2 mi
29Well Marriage Center - Short Pump685.0★ (18)3 mi
30Acacia Counseling685.0★ (4)In Short Pump
31Backpack Healthcare685.0★ (20)8 mi
32Keesha Anderson, Counselor684.8★ (24)2 mi
33FREY Integrated Health684.0★ (8)3 mi
34Center For Christian Counsel683.8★ (10)6 mi
35Park Haven Psychiatry685.0★ (6)4 mi
36Zoe Therapy Services683.9★ (104)2 mi
37Infinite Abilities Counseling685.0★ (6)2 mi
38Richmond Mental Health Center at Sandstone Care675.0★ (6)2 mi
39LaunchPad Counseling674.8★ (33)7 mi
40PairCare674.6★ (9)7 mi
41Virginia Treatment Center for Children674.2★ (25)10 mi
42Family Life Enhancement, LLC675.0★ (78)8 mi
43Felicity Inc674.8★ (27)9 mi
44Insight Physicians671.0★ (11)4 mi
45Avenues Recovery Center at Richmond675.0★ (4)10 mi
46Aspect Counseling and Psychiatry674.2★ (18)3 mi
47Sandstone Care Richmond Outpatient Center673.7★ (6)2 mi
48Wellspring of Hope LLC674.2★ (5)2 mi
49VIPCare674.2★ (13)7 mi
50Acorn Health ABA Therapy - Henrico674.5★ (13)3 mi

Also serving Short Pump

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 Short Pump
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Abiding Branches, LLCIn Short Pump
Caldwell Counseling and Consulting- Blair Caldwell, LCSW5.0★ (1)In Short Pump
Connected Resilience, LLC5.0★ (2)1 mi
Growth Therapy Center5.0★ (2)2 mi
Josh Schubert, LPC5.0★ (1)In Short Pump
Lewis Slusher, Counselor5.0★ (2)2 mi
LifeWork Therapy LLCIn Short Pump
Lift Mental Health LLC5.0★ (2)2 mi
Marriage Coaching & Training RVA, LLCIn Short Pump
Mary Wells, PhD LCPIn Short Pump
Megan Spencer, Therapy Clinician5.0★ (2)2 mi
Melanie A Bosco, PLLCIn Short Pump
Michael J. Ingram, LPC5.0★ (2)2 mi
Moving Mind Counseling | Lisa Nazworth, LLC5.0★ (2)2 mi
New Hope Counseling, PLLC5.0★ (2)2 mi
Persimmon Grove Therapy LLC5.0★ (1)In Short Pump
Selah Counseling Services VirginiaIn Short Pump
Tuckahoe CounselingIn Short Pump
Upside ABA Services5.0★ (4)In Short Pump
YogiShelly WellnessIn Short Pump

How we ranked Short Pump therapists and counselors

We scored 363 Short Pump 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 Short Pump 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 Short Pump: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Short Pump?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Short Pump, VA is Aster Springs Virginia Glen Allen with an RP Score of 78/100. It has 4.5★ from 94 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Family 1st of Virginia Healthcare and Safety Training Center (#2) and Piedmont Counseling Collective, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 363 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Short Pump?

RankedPsychologists ranks 363 therapists and counselors serving Short Pump, VA. 2 of them are based in Short Pump; 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 Short Pump work on weekends?

70 of 363 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 41 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Aster Springs Virginia Glen Allen (#1), Family 1st of Virginia Healthcare and Safety Training Center (#2) and Piedmont Counseling Collective, LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Short Pump therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 363 rated therapists and counselors in Short Pump is 4.5★, with a median of 8 reviews. Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Midlothian has the most, 333 reviews, and ranks #26. 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 Short Pump count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Short Pump 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 Short Pump 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 Short Pump

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 363 therapists and counselors serving Short Pump.
  2. November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.

More therapists and counselors and Short Pump pages