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Best Therapists And Counselors in Valinda, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Valinda: Clear Behavioral Health - Mental Health Services in El Monte, RP Score 74/100; 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 31

    Most-reviewed: Ortega Counseling Center, 631 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 630 ranked; ranked #31.

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

630 Valinda therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 217 open Saturdays and 85 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 630 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Valinda 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 Valinda at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Clear Behavioral Health - Mental Health Services in El Monte745.0★ (30)South El Monte, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2MENA Counseling Services745.0★ (3)La Puente, 1 mi away——
3Marez & Associates734.6★ (8)West Covina, 2 mi away——
4Solace Treatment Center734.5★ (161)Whittier, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Wings of the Future, NFP724.9★ (65)West Covina, 2 mi awaySat—
6Baldwin Park Counseling Center723.4★ (9)West Covina, 2 mi away——
7Mental Health and Social Justice Clinic711.0★ (5)West Covina, 2 mi away——
8East Valley Community Health Center Inc - West Covina703.8★ (392)West Covina, 2 mi awaySat · Evenings—
9Pacific Clinics704.0★ (4)Baldwin Park, 4 mi away——
10Crossroads Family Therapy704.8★ (28)Covina, 4 mi awaySat · Evenings—

The 630 best therapists and counselors in Valinda, 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. Ranked #1 in Valinda

    Based in South El Monte, 5 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    10942 Klingerman St Unit A, South El Monte, CA 91733
  2. Based in La Puente, 1 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 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
    1084 N Hacienda Blvd, La Puente, CA 91744
  3. Based in West Covina, 2 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.6★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    1323 W Covina Pkwy # D, West Covina, CA 91790
  4. Based in Whittier, 7 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.5★ from 161 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 161 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    13027 Hadley St, Whittier, CA 90601
  5. Based in West Covina, 2 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.9★ from 65 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 65 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1050 Lakes Dr #225, West Covina, CA 91790
  6. Based in Baldwin Park, 4 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    13177 Ramona Blvd, Baldwin Park, CA 91706
  7. Based in Covina, 4 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.8★ from 28 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat 9 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    416 W Badillo St, Covina, CA 91723
  8. Based in Monrovia, 8 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 12 PM–5 PM
    Address
    517 S Ivy Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
  9. Based in El Monte, 5 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    2622 Mountain View Rd, El Monte, CA 91732
  10. Based in Covina, 5 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 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–Tue 9 AM–9 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat 10 AM–6 PM · Sun 10 AM–2 PM
    Address
    957 N Grand Ave, Covina, CA 91724
  11. Based in Covina, 5 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 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.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    1338 Center Ct Dr #105, Covina, CA 91724
  12. Based in Glendora, 8 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun 9 AM–12 PM
    Address
    1340 E Rte 66 Ste 106, Glendora, CA 91740
  13. Based in Avocado Heights, 4 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 2.9★ from 21 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.9★ from 21 Google reviews
    Address
    13200 Crossroads Pkwy N Bldg 300, City of Industry, CA 91746
  14. Based in Covina, 4 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 1.7★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 1.7★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    101 N Citrus Ave #4B, Covina, CA 91723
  15. Based in West Covina, 2 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5 AM–8:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1502 W Covina Pkwy, West Covina, CA 91790
  16. Based in Diamond Bar, 7 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 1 PM–6:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–3:30 PM · Sun 1 PM–5 PM
    Address
    21316 Pathfinder Rd, Diamond Bar, CA 91765

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

therapists and counselors in Valinda, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26HS2 Academy674.8★ (33)6 mi
27My Voice674.8★ (6)7 mi
28Through the Sea Marriage and Family Counseling Inc.672.9★ (30)3 mi
29La Puente Valley Community Mental Health Center674.0★ (16)2 mi
30Life Focus Center673.7★ (3)4 mi
31Ortega Counseling Center674.9★ (631)7 mi
32California Pediatric & Family673.9★ (7)7 mi
33River Community Covina672.9★ (13)4 mi
34ENKI Youth & Family Services673.7★ (12)2 mi
35Hadley House Counseling674.7★ (12)7 mi
36Sierra Family Center - Pacific Clinics673.6★ (15)7 mi
37New Harbor Counseling675.0★ (5)8 mi
38Creative Hearts Collaborative675.0★ (7)8 mi
39Penn Mar Therapeutic Center672.1★ (14)4 mi
40Family Church Counseling Center674.8★ (14)8 mi
41Prado Center674.4★ (38)12 mi
42Eduardo L. Lopez-Navarro, MFT674.0★ (22)6 mi
43Kai Integrative Psychiatry675.0★ (3)7 mi
44Turning Point Counseling - Christian Counseling665.0★ (16)7 mi
45Lemon Tree Pediatric Center665.0★ (8)3 mi
46Eye Of The Storm664.5★ (8)8 mi
47Natalia Garcia L.C.S.W., S.A.P.665.0★ (32)4 mi
48Kelley Holtom & Associates664.0★ (4)7 mi
49Aspire Counseling Group665.0★ (30)8 mi
50Turning Point Counseling - Christian Counseling665.0★ (19)7 mi

Also serving Valinda

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.

How we ranked Valinda therapists and counselors

We scored 630 Valinda 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 Valinda 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 Valinda: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Valinda?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Valinda, CA is Clear Behavioral Health - Mental Health Services in El Monte with an RP Score of 74/100. It has 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. MENA Counseling Services (#2) and Marez & Associates (#3) follow. We ranked 630 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Valinda?

RankedPsychologists ranks 630 therapists and counselors serving Valinda, CA. 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 Valinda work on weekends?

217 of 630 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 85 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Clear Behavioral Health - Mental Health Services in El Monte (#1), Solace Treatment Center (#4) and Wings of the Future, NFP (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Valinda therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 630 rated therapists and counselors in Valinda is 4.8★, with a median of 8 reviews. Ortega Counseling Center has the most, 631 reviews, and ranks #31. 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 Valinda count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Valinda 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 Valinda 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 Valinda

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 630 therapists and counselors serving Valinda.
  2. November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.