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Best Therapists And Counselors in Universal City, TX (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Universal City: Carla Barnes LPC, PLLC and Associates, RP Score 76/100; 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 35

    Most-reviewed: Insight Mental Wellness, 814 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 313 ranked; ranked #35.

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

313 Universal City therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 90 open Saturdays and 27 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 313 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Universal City 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 Universal City at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Carla Barnes LPC, PLLC and Associates765.0★ (10)Schertz, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Brandi Martin Licensed Professional Counselor, PLLC754.0★ (4)Schertz, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Kathleen M. White, LCSW742.7★ (3)Universal City——
4Crystal Clear Mental Wellness, LLC734.9★ (12)Converse, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Expressive Thoughts, PLLC725.0★ (4)Universal CitySat · Evenings—
6Alba Wellness Inc.724.1★ (9)Universal CitySat—
7Dr Stephen Lower PhD725.0★ (15)Cibolo, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8HOPE Therapeutic Alliance704.4★ (7)Schertz, 2 mi awaySat · Evenings—
9Leveled Up Therapy, LLC704.7★ (13)Universal City——
10Stepping Forward Christian Counseling695.0★ (3)Canyon Lake, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 313 best therapists and counselors in Universal City, 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.

  3. #3 Kathleen M. White, LCSW

    Based in Universal City

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 2.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    1201 Pat Booker Rd, Universal City, TX 78148
    View profile for Kathleen M. White, LCSW(210) 658-7337

  5. #5 Expressive Thoughts, PLLC

    Based in Universal City

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 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 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    433 Kitty Hawk Rd #211, Universal City, TX 78148
    View profile for Expressive Thoughts, PLLC(210) 371-9708

  6. #6 Alba Wellness Inc.

    Based in Universal City

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    433 Kitty Hawk Rd #219, Universal City, TX 78148
    View profile for Alba Wellness Inc.(210) 566-1280

  7. #7 Dr Stephen Lower PhD

    Based in Cibolo, 4 mi away

    72/100RP Score

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

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

    • 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–7:30 PM · Sun 9 AM–7:30 PM
    Address
    157 Bison Ln, Cibolo, TX 78108
    View profile for Dr Stephen Lower PhD(737) 351-3305

  8. #8 HOPE Therapeutic Alliance

    Based in Schertz, 2 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1996 Schertz Pkwy Ste 402, Schertz, TX 78154
    View profile for HOPE Therapeutic Alliance(210) 294-4264

  9. #9 Leveled Up Therapy, LLC

    Based in Universal City

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1001 Pat Booker Rd #200, Universal City, TX 78148
    View profile for Leveled Up Therapy, LLC(830) 285-5248

  10. #10 Stepping Forward Christian Counseling

    Based in Canyon Lake, 5 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship 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–Wed 9 AM–7 PM · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    also know as outside, 19115 FM 2252, 1604 Nacogdoches Rd #15, Garden Ridge, TX 78266
    View profile for Stepping Forward Christian Counseling(210) 833-1900

  13. #13 USAWA Wellness Services, PLLC

    Based in Live Oak, 3 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.2★ from 13 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.2★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    11901 Toepperwein Rd #1202, Live Oak, TX 78233
    View profile for USAWA Wellness Services, PLLC(210) 951-3479

  16. #16 Abundant Life Biblical Counseling

    Based in Cibolo, 3 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5:30 PM · Wed closed · Thu 9 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 11 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    16016 N Evans Rd, Selma, TX 78154
    View profile for Abundant Life Biblical Counseling(210) 612-8535

  18. #18 Luma Therapy & Wellness

    Based in Schertz, 2 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1996 Schertz Pkwy Ste 402, Schertz, TX 78154
    View profile for Luma Therapy & Wellness(210) 251-6677

  19. #19 Rapha Counseling LLC

    Based in Canyon Lake, 5 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.5★ from 13 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    19115 FM 2252 #4, Garden Ridge, TX 78266
    View profile for Rapha Counseling LLC(210) 757-3150

  22. #22 New Day Recovery Services

    Based in San Antonio, 14 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.9★ from 68 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 68 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1931 NW Military Hwy #204, Castle Hills, TX 78213
    View profile for New Day Recovery Services(210) 801-9291

  23. #23 James B. Keedy, LPC

    Based in San Antonio, 10 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 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–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    8820 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78217
    View profile for James B. Keedy, LPC(210) 826-8686

  24. #24 San Antonio Compassionate Counseling & Behavioral Center, PLLC

    Based in Live Oak, 3 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    11901 Toepperwein Rd #901, Live Oak, TX 78233
    View profile for San Antonio Compassionate Counseling & Behavioral Center, PLLC(210) 286-2586

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

therapists and counselors in Universal City, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Ability Counseling, PLLC665.0★ (4)2 mi
27Peace of Mind Mental Health and Wellness654.2★ (5)6 mi
28Cultivate Behavioral Health & Education - ABA Therapy for Autism653.7★ (3)3 mi
29Plamondon Therapy655.0★ (5)3 mi
30MARRIAGE 101 MINISTRIES654.0★ (5)11 mi
31Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry San Antonio654.4★ (84)11 mi
32Care For You Counseling654.2★ (5)3 mi
33Klarien Mental Wellness, LLC653.7★ (40)3 mi
34Taylor Counseling Group - Alamo Heights655.0★ (32)9 mi
35Insight Mental Wellness654.4★ (814)7 mi
36Life Revised Counseling Services, PLLC655.0★ (6)4 mi
37The Reset Space Counseling Solutions, PLLC655.0★ (4)3 mi
38Emotional Healing Counseling Services, PLLC653.7★ (6)3 mi
39Desta Therapy, LLC644.9★ (101)14 mi
40R&O Wellness645.0★ (18)9 mi
41Anne Manske Counseling645.0★ (13)5 mi
42Serenity Mental Health Centers - San Antonio644.7★ (641)13 mi
43Christina Inclan, PhD, APRN, PMHNP645.0★ (21)9 mi
44Live Oak Psychiatry and Family Practice PLLC644.3★ (74)9 mi
45Mindful Living Counseling Dan Ornes, LPC634.3★ (6)6 mi
46The Oaks Counseling and Play Therapy, PLLC635.0★ (5)5 mi
47International Therapy Team PLLC635.0★ (7)6 mi
48Arbor Mental Health and Family Medical Center634.4★ (7)9 mi
49Blackbird Counseling & Wellness634.5★ (8)9 mi
50The Vine Wellness Group634.6★ (10)9 mi

Also serving Universal City

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 Universal City
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Action Behavior Centers - ABC Academy5.0★ (1)In Universal City
Brenda Brown Information Tech5.0★ (1)In Universal City
Fatima Keys to Healing5.0★ (1)In Universal City
Good to Go TherapyIn Universal City
Head Over Heart Counseling, PLLCIn Universal City
Kathleen WilliamsIn Universal City
Maria-Cecilia F. Alvarez, LPCSIn Universal City
Ms. Wendy TheriotIn Universal City
MW Psychotherapy5.0★ (2)6 mi
Nancy L. Walden, LPC3.0★ (2)5 mi
Olivia Sanchez, MA, LPC3.0★ (2)5 mi
Rhapsody Counseling and Wellness Center5.0★ (2)6 mi
Sheri Cobarruvias, MS, LPC-S, NCCIn Universal City
Staley Health and WellnessIn Universal City
Teresa Buchanan CounselingIn Universal City
The Autism Therapy Group (ATG)5.0★ (1)In Universal City
Trinity Baptist Counseling CenterIn Universal City
Whole Health BehaviorIn Universal City
Whole Health PsychologyIn Universal City
William Magee, LPCIn Universal City

How we ranked Universal City therapists and counselors

We scored 313 Universal City 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 Universal City 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 Universal City: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Universal City?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Universal City, TX is Carla Barnes LPC, PLLC and Associates with an RP Score of 76/100. It has 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Brandi Martin Licensed Professional Counselor, PLLC (#2) and Kathleen M. White, LCSW (#3) follow. We ranked 313 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Universal City?

RankedPsychologists ranks 313 therapists and counselors serving Universal City, TX. 4 of them are based in Universal City; 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 Universal City work on weekends?

90 of 313 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 27 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Carla Barnes LPC, PLLC and Associates (#1), Brandi Martin Licensed Professional Counselor, PLLC (#2) and Crystal Clear Mental Wellness, LLC (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Universal City therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 313 rated therapists and counselors in Universal City is 4.8★, with a median of 10 reviews. Insight Mental Wellness has the most, 814 reviews, and ranks #35. 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 Universal City count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Universal City 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 Universal City 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 Universal City

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 313 therapists and counselors serving Universal City.
  2. November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.

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