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Best Therapists And Counselors in South River, NJ (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in South River: AZZ Medical Associates - Primary Care - Old Bridge, RP Score 77/100; 4.7★ from 314 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 17

    Most-reviewed: OB/GYN Of East Brunswick, 851 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 436 ranked; ranked #17.

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

436 South River therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 187 open Saturdays and 96 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 436 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in South River 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 River at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1AZZ Medical Associates - Primary Care - Old Bridge774.7★ (314)Old Bridge, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Guardian Recovery - New Brunswick Counseling Center775.0★ (101)New Brunswick, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Center for Therapy & Counseling Services, LLC754.4★ (79)East Brunswick, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4MindSpa Therapy & Counseling755.0★ (12)East Brunswick, 1 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Life Psychotherapy LLC744.3★ (27)East Brunswick, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6New Jersey ABA Therapy - Bright Path735.0★ (31)East Brunswick, 1 mi awaySat · Evenings—
7Solace Wellness Center Mental Health Treatment New Jersey734.7★ (12)New Brunswick, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8The Healing Tree Counseling & Consultation734.2★ (5)East Brunswick, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Stress & Anxiety Services724.3★ (12)East Brunswick, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Epiphany Wellness Edison New Jersey725.0★ (8)Edison, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 436 best therapists and counselors in South River, 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. Based in East Brunswick, 1 mi away

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 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
  2. Based in East Brunswick, 2 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 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
  3. Based in East Brunswick, 2 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 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
  4. Based in East Brunswick, 2 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 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
  5. Based in East Brunswick, 1 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 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
  6. Based in East Brunswick, 2 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 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
  7. Based in East Brunswick, 1 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–9 PM · Wed 9 AM–8:30 PM · Thu–Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    367 Old Bridge Tpke, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
  8. Based in East Brunswick, 3 mi away

    71/100RP 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
  9. Based in East Brunswick, 1 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 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
  10. Based in East Brunswick, 2 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 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–8:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    330 Milltown Rd Ste 22E, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
  11. Based in East Brunswick, 2 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 10 AM–6 PM · Wed closed · Thu 10 AM–6 PM · Fri 11 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    190 NJ-18 #200, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
  12. Based in Highland Park, 4 mi away

    70/100RP Score

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

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

    • 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–9 PM
    Address
    324 Raritan Ave #111, Highland Park, NJ 08904
  13. Based in South River

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5 PM–9 PM · Sat 9:30 AM–3:30 PM · Sun closed
  14. Based in East Brunswick, 2 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.1★ from 40 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    190 NJ-18, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
  15. 70/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–9 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    223 NJ-18, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
  16. Based in Edison, 8 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.9★ from 91 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 91 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–10 PM · Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun 10 AM–4 PM
    Address
    3 Lincoln Hwy Ste 102a, Edison, NJ 08820
  17. Based in East Brunswick, 3 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 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

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

therapists and counselors in South River, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26TAKE 2 Counseling & Coaching705.0★ (6)4 mi
27Sharon Coyle-Saeed, LSW, Grief Specialist, EFT, Reiki, Energy Psychologist705.0★ (28)6 mi
28AZZ Medical Associates - Mental Health Clinic in South Plainfield NJ704.9★ (98)11 mi
29Insight Counseling and Care694.6★ (16)3 mi
30True Life Care New Jersey - Mental Health & Depression Treatment695.0★ (12)8 mi
31Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Edison694.5★ (242)8 mi
32Guided Journey Counseling Center694.0★ (4)4 mi
33Ability Mental Wellness695.0★ (13)3 mi
34Live Wonderfully Therapy695.0★ (3)2 mi
35Lessons N Sessions695.0★ (25)7 mi
36More Life Recovery Center694.9★ (115)6 mi
37Tatyana Babayan695.0★ (3)4 mi
38AZZ Medical Associates Primary care Clinic in Hazlet NJ694.9★ (79)11 mi
39Olive Branch Therapy Group694.0★ (48)1 mi
40Avatar Behavioral Health694.8★ (52)3 mi
41Lawrence L. Fisch, LCSW693.1★ (9)4 mi
42Chat N Relax Counseling & Consultation, LLC684.3★ (4)5 mi
43Advocare North Brunswick Medical Associates684.7★ (242)4 mi
44Lifebulb685.0★ (17)7 mi
45Blooming Horizons LLC684.8★ (8)4 mi
46Your Marriage Counselor684.0★ (4)6 mi
47Kaleidoscope ABA Therapy Services684.3★ (6)1 mi
48APluscare Behavioral Health684.2★ (24)1 mi
49Eleanor Health684.8★ (21)8 mi
50INNERCORE685.0★ (9)4 mi

Also serving South River

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 River
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Behavioral Health Solutions3.0★ (2)4 mi
Child & Family Counseling Center5.0★ (2)4 mi
Counseling & Consulting New Jersey (CCNJ)5.0★ (2)4 mi
Counseling for the AgesIn South River
Damian B. Kim, M.D. FAPA, FAAPDP | Psychiatrist and Psychoanalyst in Highland Park, NJ5.0★ (2)4 mi
Feel Better Consulting5.0★ (2)2 mi
Gissel Saavedra, Counselor5.0★ (2)5 mi
Grace Abounds Counseling3.5★ (2)6 mi
Harmony Bay3.0★ (2)5 mi
Institute for Practical Life3.0★ (2)4 mi
Laura E. Sucher, LCSW3.0★ (2)2 mi
Mindful Clarity Counseling, LLC5.0★ (2)5 mi
Monica Lamb, Counselor5.0★ (2)5 mi
NAMI New Jersey5.0★ (2)4 mi
NeuroCog Solutions3.0★ (2)5 mi
Nuptuall5.0★ (2)1 mi
Positive Reset Services1.0★ (1)In South River
Robin Deiner, Counselor5.0★ (2)5 mi
Rogoff David4.5★ (2)4 mi
The Cannabis Health Program at COIT4.0★ (2)2 mi

How we ranked South River therapists and counselors

We scored 436 South River 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 River 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 River: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in South River?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in South River, NJ is AZZ Medical Associates - Primary Care - Old Bridge with an RP Score of 77/100. It has 4.7★ from 314 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Guardian Recovery - New Brunswick Counseling Center (#2) and Center for Therapy & Counseling Services, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 436 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in South River?

RankedPsychologists ranks 436 therapists and counselors serving South River, NJ. 1 of them is based in South River; 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 River work on weekends?

187 of 436 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 96 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are AZZ Medical Associates - Primary Care - Old Bridge (#1), Guardian Recovery - New Brunswick Counseling Center (#2) and Center for Therapy & Counseling Services, LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do South River therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 436 rated therapists and counselors in South River is 4.8★, with a median of 10 reviews. OB/GYN Of East Brunswick has the most, 851 reviews, and ranks #17. 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 River count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 436 therapists and counselors serving South River.
  2. November 2026: 4 duplicate listings merged.