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Best Therapists And Counselors in South Old Bridge, NJ (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in South Old Bridge: AZZ Medical Associates - Primary Care - Old Bridge, RP Score 78/100; 4.7★ from 314 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 24

    Most-reviewed: OB/GYN Of East Brunswick, 851 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 382 ranked; ranked #24.

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

382 South Old Bridge therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 166 open Saturdays and 88 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 382 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in South Old Bridge 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 Old Bridge at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1AZZ Medical Associates - Primary Care - Old Bridge784.7★ (314)Old Bridge, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Wellness and Comfort, LLC765.0★ (18)South Old Bridge——
3Reflections Mental Health Services765.0★ (14)South Old BridgeSat · Sun · Evenings—
4Center for Therapy & Counseling Services, LLC754.4★ (79)East Brunswick, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5AZZ Medical Associates - Primary Care Clinic in Matawan NJ734.7★ (106)East Brunswick, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Guardian Recovery - New Brunswick Counseling Center735.0★ (101)New Brunswick, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Life Psychotherapy LLC734.3★ (27)East Brunswick, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8MindSpa Therapy & Counseling735.0★ (12)East Brunswick, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9The Healing Tree Counseling & Consultation724.2★ (5)East Brunswick, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10New Dawn Therapy725.0★ (8)East Brunswick, 1 mi awaySat · Evenings—

The 382 best therapists and counselors in South Old Bridge, 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.

  7. #7 Life Psychotherapy LLC

    Based in East Brunswick, 2 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.3★ from 27 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8:30 AM–9:30 PM
    Address
    6 Auer Ct Ste D, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
    View profile for Life Psychotherapy LLC(732) 390-0007

  8. #8 MindSpa Therapy & Counseling

    Based in East Brunswick, 3 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 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 9 AM–9 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun 9 AM–1 PM
    Address
    646 NJ-18 Bldg. A, Ste. 105, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
    View profile for MindSpa Therapy & Counseling(732) 718-8249

  9. #9 The Healing Tree Counseling & Consultation

    Based in East Brunswick, 2 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–9 PM · Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun 8 AM–4 PM
    Address
    4G Auer Ct, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
    View profile for The Healing Tree Counseling & Consultation(732) 672-8754

  10. #10 New Dawn Therapy

    Based in East Brunswick, 1 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–9 PM · Fri–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    16 Emerson St Ste 4, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
    View profile for New Dawn Therapy(732) 419-8103

  12. #12 Operation HOPE NJ

    Based in South Old Bridge

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.9★ from 66 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 66 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Operation HOPE NJ(732) 497-8078

  13. #13 Martino Psychotherapy- Same Day Appt. Child, Individual, Couples

    Based in Freehold, 7 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 88 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 88 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 6:15 AM–10:15 PM · Wed–Sat 7 AM–10:15 PM · Sun 6:15 AM–10:15 PM
    Address
    351 US-9, Manalapan Township, NJ 07726
    View profile for Martino Psychotherapy- Same Day Appt. Child, Individual, Couples(848) 200-5596

  14. #14 Stress & Anxiety Services

    Based in East Brunswick, 4 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–8 PM
    Address
    495 Ryders Ln, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
    View profile for Stress & Anxiety Services(732) 390-6694

  15. #15 AZZ Medical Associates Primary care Clinic in Hazlet NJ

    Based in Sayreville Junction, 9 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.9★ from 79 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 79 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    Bethany Commons, 6 Bethany Rd Ste 97, Hazlet, NJ 07730
    View profile for AZZ Medical Associates Primary care Clinic in Hazlet NJ(609) 890-1050

  16. #16 Clarity Therapy Management

    Based in East Brunswick, 3 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 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
    561 Cranbury Rd Ste i 2nd floor, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
    View profile for Clarity Therapy Management(732) 444-3714

  17. #17 Serenity & Sakoon

    Based in East Brunswick, 3 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 10 AM–7 PM · Wed 8 AM–7 PM · Thu closed · Fri 12 PM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun 3 PM–6 PM
    Address
    646 NJ-18 Suite 214, Building B, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
    View profile for Serenity & Sakoon(732) 200-2316

  20. #20 Marc Rubin

    Based in East Brunswick, 3 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    503A Cranbury Rd, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
    View profile for Marc Rubin(732) 353-6258

  22. #22 Pathway to Mentality

    Based in Old Bridge, 2 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.7★ from 17 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 4 PM–8 PM · Tue 6 PM–8 PM · Wed 10 AM–4 PM · Thu closed · Fri 11 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    21 Angela Dr Ste 202, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
    View profile for Pathway to Mentality(609) 913-2969

  24. #24 OB/GYN Of East Brunswick

    Based in East Brunswick, 2 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.4★ from 851 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 851 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–7 PM · Tue–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    172 Summerhill Rd #1, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
    View profile for OB/GYN Of East Brunswick(732) 254-1500

  25. #25 Insight Counseling and Care

    Based in East Brunswick, 4 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.6★ from 16 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4 Cornwall Dr #103, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
    View profile for Insight Counseling and Care(908) 669-9080

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

therapists and counselors in South Old Bridge, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Ellie Mental Health694.8★ (17)1 mi
27Chat N Relax Counseling & Consultation, LLC694.3★ (4)5 mi
28CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) Center694.9★ (29)8 mi
29Brighterspace Mental Healthcare695.0★ (3)2 mi
30Mindful Therapy of Monmouth County LLC694.8★ (17)6 mi
31Family and Youth Services685.0★ (12)4 mi
32PAINT THE STARS ART THERAPY685.0★ (14)7 mi
33Ability Mental Wellness685.0★ (13)4 mi
34Relevance Recovery684.6★ (105)11 mi
35Stone River Behavioral Health684.5★ (41)10 mi
36Avatar Behavioral Health684.8★ (52)3 mi
37Marina Moshkovich682.0★ (4)4 mi
38Mind Matters Psychotherapy685.0★ (7)7 mi
39Stress Care of New Jersey, LLC683.8★ (762)4 mi
40Thrive Counseling/ Old Bridge Marriage and Family Therapy684.0★ (4)3 mi
41Laszlo Center 4 Hope and Healing685.0★ (3)4 mi
42The Counseling Center At Freehold683.8★ (21)9 mi
43Lifebulb684.9★ (91)10 mi
44Peaceful Change Counseling683.5★ (8)In South Old Bridge
45Therapy with Lauren685.0★ (3)In South Old Bridge
46Serene Mind672.6★ (5)In South Old Bridge
47AZZ Medical Associates Pediatrics Care Clinic in Plainsboro, NJ674.9★ (109)13 mi
48Professional Counseling and Development Center, LLC674.5★ (11)7 mi
49Hope Acupuncture and Wellness674.8★ (26)5 mi
50Joanne Gerr, L.C.S.W.674.6★ (9)7 mi

Also serving South Old Bridge

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 Old Bridge
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Alyssa Somohano, LCSWIn South Old Bridge
Body and Mind Counseling LLCIn South Old Bridge
Bright Harmony Counseling5.0★ (2)In South Old Bridge
Brite Futures Counseling, LLC3.0★ (2)5 mi
Feel Better Consulting5.0★ (2)5 mi
Grace Abounds Counseling3.5★ (2)4 mi
Harmony Bay3.0★ (2)3 mi
Healing Reimagined, LLCIn South Old Bridge
Help Starts From Within5.0★ (2)5 mi
High Noon Counseling5.0★ (1)In South Old Bridge
Inner Harmony Counseling Services, LLCIn South Old Bridge
Jody Weiner Davis5.0★ (2)5 mi
Laura E. Sucher, LCSW3.0★ (2)2 mi
Linda Lauretta, LCSWIn South Old Bridge
Lisa F. Ligammari, LCSWIn South Old Bridge
Nuptuall5.0★ (2)3 mi
Seaglass Counseling and Wellness Center, LLC5.0★ (1)In South Old Bridge
Simplistic Counseling, LLCIn South Old Bridge
Sound Psychological Services LLCIn South Old Bridge
The Cannabis Health Program at COIT4.0★ (2)5 mi

How we ranked South Old Bridge therapists and counselors

We scored 382 South Old Bridge 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 Old Bridge 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 Old Bridge: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in South Old Bridge?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in South Old Bridge, NJ is AZZ Medical Associates - Primary Care - Old Bridge with an RP Score of 78/100. It has 4.7★ from 314 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Wellness and Comfort, LLC (#2) and Reflections Mental Health Services (#3) follow. We ranked 382 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in South Old Bridge?

RankedPsychologists ranks 382 therapists and counselors serving South Old Bridge, NJ. 6 of them are based in South Old Bridge; 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 Old Bridge work on weekends?

166 of 382 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 88 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are AZZ Medical Associates - Primary Care - Old Bridge (#1), Reflections Mental Health Services (#3) and Center for Therapy & Counseling Services, LLC (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do South Old Bridge therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 382 rated therapists and counselors in South Old Bridge is 4.8★, with a median of 11 reviews. OB/GYN Of East Brunswick has the most, 851 reviews, and ranks #24. 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 Old Bridge count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the South Old Bridge 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 Old Bridge 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 Old Bridge

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 382 therapists and counselors serving South Old Bridge.
  2. November 2026: 4 duplicate listings merged.

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