82/100RP Score
Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.7★ from 155 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Best Therapists And Counselors in Tulare, CA (2026)
42 therapists and counselors ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Tulare: Jackson House Tulare, RP Score 82/100; 4.7★ from 155 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 4
Most-reviewed: Advanced Psychiatry Associates, 128 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 42 ranked after Jackson House Tulare; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
42 Tulare therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 10 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 42 rated practices.
Top 10 therapists and counselors in Tulare 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.
| Rank | Business | RP Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson House Tulare | 82 | 4.7★ (155) | Tulare | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Michael J Fit - Relationship Coach and Infidelity Recovery Specialist | 76 | 5.0★ (73) | Tulare | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 3 | The Counseling and Psychotherapy Center | 73 | 2.0★ (4) | Tulare | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Advanced Psychiatry Associates | 71 | 4.4★ (128) | Visalia, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun | Most reviews |
| 5 | Jackson House Visalia Addiction and Mental Health Treatment Center | 71 | 4.9★ (22) | Visalia, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Resilience Collective Psychology Group | 70 | 5.0★ (5) | Tulare | Evenings | — |
| 7 | MindDivers | 69 | 4.4★ (13) | Tulare | — | — |
| 8 | Hope Horizon Mental Health | 68 | 2.8★ (12) | Tulare | — | — |
| 9 | Kings View | 67 | 1.7★ (6) | Tulare | — | — |
| 10 | McDermott Counseling | 67 | 4.9★ (77) | Visalia, 9 mi away | Sun · Evenings | — |
The 42 best therapists and counselors in Tulare, 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.
Based in Tulare
76/100RP ScoreRanked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 73 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Tulare
73/100RP ScoreRanked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Visalia, 7 mi away
71/100RP ScoreRanked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.4★ from 128 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Visalia, 8 mi away
71/100RP ScoreRanked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.9★ from 22 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Tulare
70/100RP ScoreRanked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#7 MindDivers
Based in Tulare
69/100RP ScoreRanked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Tulare
68/100RP ScoreRanked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 2.8★ from 12 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#9 Kings View
Based in Tulare
67/100RP ScoreRanked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 1.7★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Visalia, 9 mi away
67/100RP ScoreRanked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.9★ from 77 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Visalia, 7 mi away
67/100RP ScoreRanked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.9★ from 84 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Visalia, 9 mi away
66/100RP ScoreRanked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 2.1★ from 14 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Visalia, 9 mi away
65/100RP ScoreRanked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Visalia, 9 mi away
64/100RP ScoreRanked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Visalia, 8 mi away
64/100RP ScoreRanked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Visalia, 6 mi away
63/100RP ScoreRanked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Visalia, 8 mi away
63/100RP ScoreRanked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Visalia, 8 mi away
62/100RP ScoreRanked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Visalia, 6 mi away
62/100RP ScoreRanked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 2.9★ from 17 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Visalia, 8 mi away
62/100RP ScoreRanked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Visalia, 7 mi away
61/100RP ScoreRanked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.0★ from 9 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#22 Family Services
Based in Visalia, 9 mi away
61/100RP ScoreRanked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 2.7★ from 15 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Visalia, 8 mi away
60/100RP ScoreRanked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Visalia, 9 mi away
60/100RP ScoreRanked #24 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.
Based in Elk Grove, 9 mi away
60/100RP ScoreRanked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
All 42 therapists and counselors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #42, in RP Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | RP Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Bella Vista Behavior Services | 60 | 4.5★ (11) | 9 mi |
| 27 | Erik Knudsen Therapy Group | 60 | 4.5★ (8) | 9 mi |
| 28 | MindDivers | 59 | 3.6★ (27) | 9 mi |
| 29 | Central Valley Regional Center | 59 | 3.0★ (27) | 8 mi |
| 30 | Hope Horizon Mental Health | 59 | 3.9★ (7) | 9 mi |
| 31 | Amy Durst, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist | 59 | 3.0★ (4) | 8 mi |
| 32 | Kaweah Health Center for Mental Wellness | 59 | 3.0★ (4) | 9 mi |
| 33 | Margo Molina Denison | 58 | 3.2★ (9) | 9 mi |
| 34 | My Voice Media Center | 58 | 4.8★ (6) | 9 mi |
| 35 | Palos Practice | Hailey Palos, LMFT | 58 | 5.0★ (3) | 9 mi |
| 36 | Synchrony of Visalia, Inc. | 58 | 2.1★ (25) | 8 mi |
| 37 | Central Valley Hypnotherapy | 54 | 5.0★ (24) | 9 mi |
| 38 | Kathy Chastain, LMFT | 52 | 4.2★ (6) | 8 mi |
| 39 | 360 Behavioral Health | 51 | 5.0★ (3) | 9 mi |
| 40 | Gonzales Lynn W | 49 | 5.0★ (3) | 9 mi |
| 41 | Turning Point of Central California, Inc. | 46 | 2.3★ (3) | 8 mi |
| 42 | Arise Psychiatric Medical Group | 45 | 3.2★ (19) | 9 mi |
Also serving Tulare
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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol Help Line NCADD Inc | In Tulare | |
| Alldredge Kristin S | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Ashley Miller Therapy | In Tulare | |
| Bloom Behavioral Health Services, LLC | 2.5★ (2) | In Tulare |
| Briano Therapy | In Tulare | |
| Carol Gray LMFT | In Tulare | |
| Center for Autism & Related Disorders | 5.0★ (1) | In Tulare |
| Danielle Ecker, LMFT | In Tulare | |
| Dream Big Children's Center | 5.0★ (1) | In Tulare |
| Gabriela Martinez, LMFT | In Tulare | |
| Gerardo Castro LCSW, Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Kings View Behavioral Health Systems | 2.5★ (2) | In Tulare |
| Michael H. Shaffer, LCSW | 3.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Mishel Cowart, MA, LMFT | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Peggy A. Goodale, PHD | 5.0★ (1) | In Tulare |
| Richards Colleen | 3.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Shaffer Michael H | 5.0★ (2) | In Tulare |
| Turn Point-Central California | In Tulare | |
| Turning Point Central One Stop | 4.5★ (2) | In Tulare |
| Walter R. Campbell, PSYD | In Tulare |
How we ranked Tulare therapists and counselors
We scored 42 Tulare 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Tulare data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Review volume | 5% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of Google reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availability | Measured |
| Specialty focus | 25% | How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 15% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
How to choose a therapist
- Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
- Make sure they regularly work with clients who have your concern, and ask what approach they use and why.
- Check which license they hold (for example LPC, LCSW, LMFT or RP) and look it up with the board or college that issued it.
- 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.
- Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
- 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 Tulare: frequently asked questions
Who is the best therapist in Tulare?
By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Tulare, CA is Jackson House Tulare with an RP Score of 82/100. It has 4.7★ from 155 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Michael J Fit - Relationship Coach and Infidelity Recovery Specialist (#2) and The Counseling and Psychotherapy Center (#3) follow. We ranked 42 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many therapists and counselors are there in Tulare?
RankedPsychologists ranks 42 therapists and counselors serving Tulare, CA. 7 of them are based in Tulare; 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 Tulare work on weekends?
10 of 42 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Jackson House Tulare (#1), Michael J Fit - Relationship Coach and Infidelity Recovery Specialist (#2) and The Counseling and Psychotherapy Center (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.
What Google rating do Tulare therapists and counselors have?
The median Google rating among 42 rated therapists and counselors in Tulare is 4.4★, with a median of 10 reviews. Jackson House Tulare has the most, 155 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Tulare count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Tulare 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 Tulare 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 Tulare
- November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 42 therapists and counselors serving Tulare.
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