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Best Therapists And Counselors in South Hadley, MA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in South Hadley: Three Rivers Program, RP Score 75/100; 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 50

    Most-reviewed: West Central Mental Health - West Springfield, 162 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 152 ranked; ranked #50.

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

152 South Hadley therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 51 open Saturdays and 29 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.0★ across 152 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in South Hadley 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 South Hadley at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Three Rivers Program753.7★ (3)South HadleySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2CLINIC Alternative Medicines735.0★ (104)Northampton, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Advanced Behavioral Health Group733.3★ (16)South HadleySat · Sun—
4Care Point of Boston Mental Health & Depression Treatment Center724.9★ (89)Ludlow, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Cooley Dickinson Medical Group Behavioral Health713.2★ (5)Northampton, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Transitional Support Services712.8★ (4)Holyoke, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7The Northampton Center For Couples Therapy704.4★ (45)Northampton, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Intensive Therapy Retreats704.8★ (26)Northampton, 5 mi awaySat · Sun—
9Windhorse Integrative Mental Health703.7★ (6)Northampton, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Hadley EFT695.0★ (17)South Hadley——

The 152 best therapists and counselors in South Hadley, 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 South Hadley

    Based in South Hadley

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    52 Old Bay Rd, Belchertown, MA 01007
  2. Based in Northampton, 5 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 104 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 104 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–9 PM · Sun 10 AM–5 PM
    Address
    The Pink House, 53 Center St, Northampton, MA 01060
  3. Based in Northampton, 5 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 26 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
    Address
    43 Center St Ste 304, Northampton, MA 01060
  4. Based in South Hadley

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  5. 69/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    74 Coles Meadow Rd, Northampton, MA 01060
  6. Based in Chicopee, 6 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.7★ from 23 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 23 Google reviews
    Address
    71 Mary St, Chicopee, MA 01020
  7. Based in Northampton, 5 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.0★ from 11 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    16 Center St #517, Northampton, MA 01060
  8. Based in Easthampton, 5 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    181 Northampton St Ste B-4, Easthampton, MA 010271181
  9. Based in Longmeadow, 14 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 5.0★ from 153 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 153 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    175 Dwight Rd, Longmeadow, MA 01106
  10. Based in Northampton, 4 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 2.6★ from 39 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.6★ from 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    8 Atwood Dr Ste 201, Northampton, MA 01060
  11. Based in South Hadley

    67/100RP Score

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

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

    • 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 2 PM–8 PM · Wed 2:30 PM–9 PM · Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    130 College St, South Hadley, MA 01075
  12. Based in Holyoke, 4 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 1.3★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 1.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    27 Canby St, Holyoke, MA 01040
  13. Based in Easthampton, 5 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    181 Northampton St, Easthampton, MA 01027
  14. Based in Holyoke, 4 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5:30 AM–12 PM · Sat 7 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    235 Maple St, Holyoke, MA 01040

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

therapists and counselors in South Hadley, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26barry federman663.0★ (6)5 mi
27River Valley Counseling Center, Inc.663.5★ (36)4 mi
28Nurture & Insight Psychiatry PLLC655.0★ (3)6 mi
29Somatic Psychotherapy Group LLC655.0★ (3)5 mi
30CleanSlate Outpatient Addiction Medicine654.5★ (39)4 mi
31Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry West Springfield654.5★ (63)11 mi
32Baystate Behavioral Health - Adult Psychiatric Treatment Unit652.0★ (4)10 mi
33Elizabeth Bertuch Aprn643.9★ (9)7 mi
34Behavioral Health642.5★ (19)6 mi
35Core Awakening - Somatic Experiencing Therapy & Trauma Sensitive Yoga645.0★ (5)8 mi
36Multicultural Clinical Services644.7★ (15)9 mi
37Getoff Sarah644.9★ (46)6 mi
38Leah Cantler - LICSW645.0★ (3)5 mi
39Muse Psychotherapy644.4★ (5)9 mi
40New England Hold Me Tight, LLC645.0★ (28)11 mi
41Phoenix House Springfield643.1★ (20)11 mi
42Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (MSPCC) Holyoke644.0★ (4)6 mi
43quality life634.9★ (7)9 mi
44Institute of Human Solutions, LLC634.1★ (8)7 mi
45Greenbrook Mental Wellness Centers633.9★ (15)5 mi
46BHN Crisis632.4★ (36)10 mi
47Behavioral Health Network, Inc.633.5★ (112)10 mi
48Stephen J. Bradley LICSW, LMHC635.0★ (12)6 mi
49Springfield Comprehensive Treatment Center624.1★ (44)12 mi
50West Central Mental Health - West Springfield624.5★ (162)9 mi

Also serving South Hadley

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 South Hadley
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Andrea M. Coleman, LICSW5.0★ (1)In South Hadley
Balance Journey WiseIn South Hadley
Boyle-Glidden SusanIn South Hadley
Center for transforming relationshipsIn South Hadley
Clarity ABAIn South Hadley
Clearing TraumaIn South Hadley
Dr. Laura D.M. GrantIn South Hadley
Elena S. Davis, PhDIn South Hadley
Hadley Psychotherapy: Desiree D. Lowit LICSWIn South Hadley
Iris Robertson, PHD5.0★ (1)In South Hadley
Jessica Young Intuitive Wellness & ReikiIn South Hadley
Jordana Amato, LICSWIn South Hadley
Kathy Zeiben LICSWIn South Hadley
Kristin EspinosaIn South Hadley
Marjory R. Gray, PhDIn South Hadley
Ophir Counseling Services5.0★ (1)In South Hadley
Relationship and Sex Therapy InstituteIn South Hadley
Sabrina HermanIn South Hadley
Seiler MargaretIn South Hadley
Verdi-Cournoye AnnaIn South Hadley

How we ranked South Hadley therapists and counselors

We scored 152 South Hadley 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 South Hadley 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 South Hadley: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in South Hadley?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in South Hadley, MA is Three Rivers Program with an RP Score of 75/100. It has 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. CLINIC Alternative Medicines (#2) and Advanced Behavioral Health Group (#3) follow. We ranked 152 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in South Hadley?

RankedPsychologists ranks 152 therapists and counselors serving South Hadley, MA. 4 of them are based in South Hadley; 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 South Hadley work on weekends?

51 of 152 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 29 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Three Rivers Program (#1), CLINIC Alternative Medicines (#2) and Advanced Behavioral Health Group (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do South Hadley therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 152 rated therapists and counselors in South Hadley is 4.0★, with a median of 10 reviews. West Central Mental Health - West Springfield has the most, 162 reviews, and ranks #50. 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 South Hadley count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the South Hadley 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 South Hadley 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 South Hadley

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 152 therapists and counselors serving South Hadley.