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Best Therapists And Counselors in Sun Valley, NV (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Sun Valley: Sierra Health + Wellness: Reno - Addiction Treatment Center, RP Score 72/100; 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews.

  2. 37

    Most-reviewed: FEM Women's Wellness, 427 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 151 ranked; ranked #37.

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

151 Sun Valley therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 30 open Saturdays and 17 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 151 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Sun Valley 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 Sun Valley at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Sierra Health + Wellness: Reno - Addiction Treatment Center725.0★ (10)Reno, 2 mi away—Overall
2Renown Crisis Care Center713.4★ (10)Sparks, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3TeleMind714.3★ (194)Reno, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Silver State Mental Health714.8★ (52)Reno, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Sierra Counseling Center714.4★ (14)Sparks, 3 mi away——
6Sprinkel Stephen L705.0★ (6)Sparks, 3 mi away——
7Saint Mary’s Behavioral Health702.8★ (9)Reno, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Solutions Counseling Center704.6★ (31)Sparks, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Community Health Alliance – Sun Valley Health Center704.1★ (61)Sun Valley——
10Mystique Health & Longevity695.0★ (11)Reno, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 151 best therapists and counselors in Sun Valley, 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 Sparks, 5 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 3.4★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.4★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    480 Galletti Wy Unit 25C, Sparks, NV 89431
  2. Based in Reno, 6 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.3★ from 194 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 194 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 4 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 6 AM–3 PM
    Address
    888 W 2nd St #108, Reno, NV 89503
  3. Based in Reno, 8 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.8★ from 52 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 52 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    5470 Kietzke Ln #300, Reno, NV 89511
  4. Based in Sparks, 3 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews
    Address
    1855 Sullivan Ln #145, Sparks, NV 89431
  5. Based in Sparks, 3 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    1055 Roberta Ln #102b, Sparks, NV 89431
  6. Based in Sparks, 5 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.6★ from 31 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 1 PM–8 PM · Tue closed · Wed 11 AM–8 PM · Thu 1 PM–8 PM · Fri closed · Sat 9:30 AM–5 PM · Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    420 S Rock Blvd, Sparks, NV 89431
  7. Based in Reno, 5 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.7★ from 65 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 65 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    255 Bell St Ste 206, Reno, NV 89503
  8. Based in Sparks, 3 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 3.8★ from 35 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.8★ from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–7 PM · Wed 7 AM–7 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2125 Green Vista Dr #106, Sparks, NV 89431
  9. 68/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 3.9★ from 16 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.9★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–8:30 PM · Tue 9 AM–7:30 PM · Wed–Fri 9 AM–8:30 PM · Sat–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    6490 S McCarran Blvd Bldg D2 Suite 41, Reno, NV 89509
  10. Based in Reno, 6 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.7★ from 45 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 45 Google reviews
    Address
    491 Court St, Reno, NV 89501
  11. Based in Reno, 6 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 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 10 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 10 AM–12 PM
    Address
    247 Court St 2nd floor, Reno, NV 89501
  12. Based in Reno, 6 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    421 Court St, Reno, NV 89501
  13. Based in Reno, 5 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.9★ from 75 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 75 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    343 Elm St Ste 308, Reno, NV 89503
  14. Based in Reno, 6 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 10 AM–10 PM · Sun 10 AM–7 PM
    Address
    625 Margrave Dr, Reno, NV 89502
  15. Based in Reno, 6 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 3.5★ from 14 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.5★ from 14 Google reviews
    Address
    1155 W 4th St Ticket Office, Reno, NV 89503
  16. Based in Reno, 5 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 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
    131 Ryland St, Reno, NV 89501
  17. Based in Reno, 7 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 2.8★ from 164 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.8★ from 164 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    690 Edison Way, Reno, NV 89502
  18. 66/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship 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 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 9:30 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    403 Flint St, Reno, NV 89501

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

therapists and counselors in Sun Valley, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Natalie M. Sanchez, MS, MFT664.7★ (6)6 mi
27Great Basin Counseling Services665.0★ (3)6 mi
28Empowerment Center664.7★ (62)9 mi
29Pebbles Psychiatry663.8★ (4)6 mi
30Milbeck Kathleen664.0★ (4)6 mi
31Meridian Health664.8★ (83)6 mi
32Sierra Dragonfly Center664.5★ (4)6 mi
33Alecia Towell, LMFT664.0★ (4)6 mi
34Community Health Alliance – Sparks Health Center663.9★ (126)3 mi
35Reno Therapy Counselor-Linda Brose, LCSW655.0★ (23)8 mi
36stepstonewfreedom org654.9★ (8)6 mi
37FEM Women's Wellness654.8★ (427)9 mi
38Debbie Rasmussen641.3★ (7)6 mi
39Alpine Counseling Associates644.6★ (5)8 mi
40Evalone Pro641.6★ (5)7 mi
41Crossed Keys Counseling644.9★ (18)5 mi
42Grapevine Inner Wellness645.0★ (22)5 mi
43King Counseling LLC Anxiety, Trauma, and Couples Therapy in Nevada and California645.0★ (14)5 mi
44Balance Therapy Center LLC643.7★ (9)8 mi
45Inner Solutions Psychotherapy643.0★ (8)6 mi
46Mind and Body Counseling Associates644.5★ (230)8 mi
47Thriveworks Counseling & Therapy Reno644.2★ (37)11 mi
48Zen Mind Mental Health645.0★ (15)3 mi
49BHG Reno Treatment Center644.6★ (80)7 mi
50ONE Counseling and Associates LLC645.0★ (10)5 mi

Also serving Sun Valley

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 Sun Valley
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Alecia Towell M.S. LMFT5.0★ (2)6 mi
Alpenglow Wellness LLCIn Sun Valley
Amptman Janet5.0★ (2)6 mi
Charter Recovery5.0★ (2)6 mi
Christine Kaplan CoachingIn Sun Valley
Christopher Dietrich5.0★ (2)6 mi
Clover Counseling5.0★ (2)5 mi
Compass CounselingIn Sun Valley
Connected Therapy5.0★ (2)6 mi
Grow Today TherapyIn Sun Valley
Janine Jenkins, MA3.0★ (2)4 mi
Joanne Fontana, LCSW4.5★ (2)5 mi
Lemus Sr Frank D5.0★ (2)6 mi
Lori Carroll, Ed. S., MFT5.0★ (2)6 mi
Lynda A. Harper, MS5.0★ (2)5 mi
Mellum Family Psychiatry5.0★ (2)6 mi
Pathways Family and Community Services, Reno5.0★ (2)3 mi
Resilience CounselingIn Sun Valley
Ron Cummings3.0★ (2)6 mi
Vida & Hope Counseling PLLCIn Sun Valley

How we ranked Sun Valley therapists and counselors

We scored 151 Sun Valley 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 Sun Valley 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 Sun Valley: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Sun Valley?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Sun Valley, NV is Sierra Health + Wellness: Reno - Addiction Treatment Center with an RP Score of 72/100. It has 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews. Renown Crisis Care Center (#2) and TeleMind (#3) follow. We ranked 151 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Sun Valley?

RankedPsychologists ranks 151 therapists and counselors serving Sun Valley, NV. 1 of them is based in Sun Valley; 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 Sun Valley work on weekends?

30 of 151 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 17 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Renown Crisis Care Center (#2), TeleMind (#3) and Silver State Mental Health (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Sun Valley therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 151 rated therapists and counselors in Sun Valley is 4.3★, with a median of 10 reviews. FEM Women's Wellness has the most, 427 reviews, and ranks #37. 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 Sun Valley count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Sun Valley 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 Sun Valley 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 Sun Valley

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 151 therapists and counselors serving Sun Valley.