Skip to content

Best Therapists And Counselors in Shrewsbury, MA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Shrewsbury: Lake Avenue Recovery Addiction Treatment Centers, RP Score 76/100; 4.9★ from 150 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 2

    Most-reviewed: Washburn House, 537 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 177 ranked; ranked #2.

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

177 Shrewsbury therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 83 open Saturdays and 36 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 177 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Lake Avenue Recovery Addiction Treatment Centers764.9★ (150)Worcester, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Washburn House754.8★ (537)Worcester, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
3Pine Haven Behavioral Health755.0★ (13)Grafton, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4NuLife Behavioral Health: Addiction and Mental Health Treatment In Massachusetts744.8★ (48)Worcester, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Blue Hills Recovery734.2★ (101)Worcester, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Autism Allies732.3★ (6)ShrewsburySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Waterside West Behavioral Health: IOP and PHP for Mental Health and Addiction735.0★ (37)Grafton, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Serenity Coaching and Counseling LLC724.7★ (12)Worcester, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9UMass Memorial Medical Center: Emergency Mental Health Services721.8★ (14)Worcester, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10The Dragonfly Path724.2★ (5)ShrewsburySat · Evenings—

The 177 best therapists and counselors in Shrewsbury, 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.

  2. #2 Washburn House

    Based in Worcester, 7 mi away

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.8★ from 537 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 537 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1183 Main St, Worcester, MA 01603
    View profile for Washburn House(508) 552-2376

  4. #4 NuLife Behavioral Health: Addiction and Mental Health Treatment In Massachusetts

    Based in Worcester, 5 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.8★ from 48 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 48 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    359 Main St, Worcester, MA 01608
    View profile for NuLife Behavioral Health: Addiction and Mental Health Treatment In Massachusetts(508) 203-6770

  5. #5 Blue Hills Recovery

    Based in Worcester, 5 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.2★ from 101 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 101 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    474 Grove St, Worcester, MA 01605
    View profile for Blue Hills Recovery(508) 403-7877

  6. #6 Autism Allies

    Based in Shrewsbury

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 2.3★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 10 AM–8 PM · Sun 9 AM–3 PM
    Address
    560 Boston Tpke, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
    View profile for Autism Allies(508) 443-0018

  7. #7 Waterside West Behavioral Health: IOP and PHP for Mental Health and Addiction

    Based in Grafton, 7 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1 Research Dr, Westborough, MA 01581
    View profile for Waterside West Behavioral Health: IOP and PHP for Mental Health and Addiction(774) 228-4738

  10. #10 The Dragonfly Path

    Based in Shrewsbury

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 10 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    415 Boston Tpke #215, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
    View profile for The Dragonfly Path

  12. #12 Eleanor Health

    Based in Worcester, 5 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.6★ from 41 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 41 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–6 PM
    Address
    108 Grove St Ste 200, Worcester, MA 01605
    View profile for Eleanor Health(774) 855-6593

  13. #13 ABA Centers of America

    Based in Worcester, 3 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 3.9★ from 18 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.9★ from 18 Google reviews
    Address
    650-660 Lincoln St, Worcester, MA 01605
    View profile for ABA Centers of America(877) 222-8415

  15. #15 Meta Addiction Treatment

    Based in Marlborough, 7 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    400 Donald Lynch Blvd Ste 105, Marlborough, MA 01752
    View profile for Meta Addiction Treatment(617) 668-1544

  16. #16 Mind Healing & Wellness Center- WORCESTER & Northborough offices

    Based in Grafton, 3 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.9★ from 25 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    300 W Main St Building A 2nd Flr Suite A1-A4, 300 W Main St A4, Northborough, MA 01532
    View profile for Mind Healing & Wellness Center- WORCESTER & Northborough offices(508) 344-7530

  19. #19 Applied Behavior Institute

    Based in Worcester, 2 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.4★ from 25 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    425 N Lake Ave Ste 203, Worcester, MA 01605
    View profile for Applied Behavior Institute(617) 402-5444

  20. #20 Positive Psychology LLC

    Based in Worcester, 5 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–9 PM · Sat 7:30 AM–9 PM · Sun 7 AM–7 PM
    Address
    51 Union St Suites 118 & 217, Worcester, MA 01608
    View profile for Positive Psychology LLC(508) 723-2227

  22. #22 Genesis Club Inc

    Based in Worcester, 4 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.6★ from 74 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 74 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    274 Lincoln St, Worcester, MA 01605
    View profile for Genesis Club Inc(508) 831-0100

  25. #25 Anna Little, Counselor

    Based in Shrewsbury

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 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 AM–7 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    44 Bearfoot Rd Ste 300, Northborough, MA 01532
    View profile for Anna Little, Counselor(508) 242-9666

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

therapists and counselors in Shrewsbury, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (MSPCC) Worcester694.8★ (5)4 mi
27Aura Integra Behavioral Health695.0★ (4)5 mi
28Mass Behavioral Health Center694.1★ (50)6 mi
29Noel Warwick, Psychiatrist694.7★ (6)In Shrewsbury
30Autism Behavioral Center693.5★ (8)3 mi
31New Beginnings Relationship Coaching Counseling LLC695.0★ (6)In Shrewsbury
32Nahla LCSW, Counselor685.0★ (3)In Shrewsbury
33Synergy Wellness Center684.9★ (108)10 mi
34Richard B. Abelli, LMHC683.7★ (6)5 mi
35ATS Autism Therapeutic Services, LLC684.2★ (18)4 mi
36Healing Toward Joy LLC685.0★ (3)In Shrewsbury
37Cedar Hill Behavioral Health684.4★ (37)10 mi
38Auburn Youth & Family Services Inc684.3★ (3)9 mi
39AdCare Outpatient Facility, Worcester684.9★ (61)5 mi
40Teresa M Rafferty & Associates683.8★ (5)5 mi
41The Bridge of Central Massachusetts672.5★ (8)5 mi
42LifeTent Behavioral Health, LLC675.0★ (8)5 mi
43EleMental Wellness Center674.4★ (7)4 mi
44Psychiatry & Counseling Associates/ Now offering telehealth673.3★ (3)5 mi
45Westfield Behavioral Health LLC674.8★ (9)5 mi
46Clearview OCD Counseling675.0★ (4)6 mi
47Jayme M. Valdez, LMHC673.7★ (9)6 mi
48Linx Autism Services674.1★ (20)5 mi
49New Beginnings Wellness Center674.3★ (37)8 mi
50Gentles Counseling Services LLC664.4★ (7)5 mi

Also serving Shrewsbury

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 Shrewsbury
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Abounding Strength Counseling Inc5.0★ (1)In Shrewsbury
Alisa Zaref, LICSW5.0★ (2)In Shrewsbury
Comprehensive Psychiatric Care5.0★ (8)In Shrewsbury
Cortica Shrewsbury3.9★ (18)In Shrewsbury
Dr. Amjad Bahnassi, MD3.0★ (8)In Shrewsbury
Dr. Wade MunroeIn Shrewsbury
Forensic, Immigration, and Psychological Evaluations, Dr. Claudia P. Osorio5.0★ (2)In Shrewsbury
Gilbert L. Skidmore, LMHC5.0★ (1)In Shrewsbury
Holistic/Spiritual Counseling5.0★ (1)In Shrewsbury
Jodi K. Utter, LMHC5.0★ (1)In Shrewsbury
Kasendorf Eydie IIn Shrewsbury
Keith Mantel, Counselor5.0★ (2)In Shrewsbury
Leslie Briggs LICSW4.7★ (3)In Shrewsbury
Matthew Waugh5.0★ (1)In Shrewsbury
Nicole Henry, Counselor5.0★ (1)In Shrewsbury
Phyllis B. Simas, InternIn Shrewsbury
Rollins Counseling CenterIn Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury1.0★ (1)In Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury Youth & Family Services5.0★ (1)In Shrewsbury
The Golden Hour Service SocietyIn Shrewsbury

How we ranked Shrewsbury therapists and counselors

We scored 177 Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Shrewsbury?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Shrewsbury, MA is Lake Avenue Recovery Addiction Treatment Centers with an RP Score of 76/100. It has 4.9★ from 150 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Washburn House (#2) and Pine Haven Behavioral Health (#3) follow. We ranked 177 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Shrewsbury?

RankedPsychologists ranks 177 therapists and counselors serving Shrewsbury, MA. 8 of them are based in Shrewsbury; 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 Shrewsbury work on weekends?

83 of 177 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 36 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Lake Avenue Recovery Addiction Treatment Centers (#1), Washburn House (#2) and Pine Haven Behavioral Health (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Shrewsbury therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 177 rated therapists and counselors in Shrewsbury is 4.4★, with a median of 9 reviews. Washburn House has the most, 537 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Shrewsbury count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 177 therapists and counselors serving Shrewsbury.
  2. November 2026: 5 duplicate listings merged.

More therapists and counselors and Shrewsbury pages