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Best Therapists And Counselors in Wallingford Center, CT (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Wallingford Center: Judy R. Kopman-Fried, LCSW, RP Score 74/100; 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews.

  2. 39

    Most-reviewed: Anchor Health - Hamden, 186 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 278 ranked; ranked #39.

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

278 Wallingford Center therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 71 open Saturdays and 28 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 278 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Wallingford Center 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 Wallingford Center at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Judy R. Kopman-Fried, LCSW744.6★ (11)Wallingford, 1 mi away—Overall
2Centerpiece Behavioral Health Services734.7★ (21)Wallingford, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Synergy Health and Wellness LLC725.0★ (4)Wallingford, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Golden Cord Holistic Healing725.0★ (44)Wallingford, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Balanced Life Psychiatric Care, PLLC715.0★ (4)East Hartford, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Michael Reiss, LMFT715.0★ (11)Wallingford, 4 mi away——
7Keystone House695.0★ (11)Hamden, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Embrace Calmness Counseling PLLC695.0★ (18)Wallingford, 1 mi away——
9Waterview Behavioral Health694.9★ (83)Wallingford, 3 mi awayEvenings—
10Joanna Karp, LMFT695.0★ (6)Branford, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 278 best therapists and counselors in Wallingford Center, 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 Wallingford Center

    #1 Judy R. Kopman-Fried, LCSW

    Based in Wallingford, 1 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews
    Address
    15 S Elm St, Wallingford, CT 06492
    View profile for Judy R. Kopman-Fried, LCSW(203) 269-3488

  6. #6 Michael Reiss, LMFT

    Based in Wallingford, 4 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Address
    2 Bartholomew Ln, Wallingford, CT 06492
    View profile for Michael Reiss, LMFT(203) 317-7446

  7. #7 Keystone House

    Based in Hamden, 8 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1715 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06517
    View profile for Keystone House(203) 288-4325

  9. #9 Waterview Behavioral Health

    Based in Wallingford, 3 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.9★ from 83 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 83 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    300 Church St Ste 302, Wallingford, CT 06492
    View profile for Waterview Behavioral Health(860) 421-6829

  10. #10 Joanna Karp, LMFT

    Based in Branford, 5 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat 9 AM–7 PM · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    View profile for Joanna Karp, LMFT(860) 593-7668

  12. #12 Maria Nunley LPC

    Based in Hamden, 6 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
    View profile for Maria Nunley LPC(203) 907-7462

  14. #14 Alternative Paths Counseling & Psychotherapy Services

    Based in Wallingford, 3 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.7★ from 14 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    300 Church St, Wallingford, CT 06492
    View profile for Alternative Paths Counseling & Psychotherapy Services(203) 265-7770

  17. #17 Chanel Myers, Lmft

    Based in Cheshire, 6 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 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
    292 Elmwood Cir, Cheshire, CT 06410
    View profile for Chanel Myers, Lmft

  19. #19 Soul Friends

    Based in Wallingford, 3 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.0★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 10 AM–7 PM · Thu 10 AM–5 PM · Fri 11 AM–6 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    300 Church St #105, Wallingford, CT 06492
    View profile for Soul Friends(203) 679-0849

  21. #21 Franciscan Life Center

    Based in Meriden, 6 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.2★ from 17 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 17 Google reviews
    Address
    271 Finch Ave, Meriden, CT 06451
    View profile for Franciscan Life Center(203) 237-8084

  24. #24 Nancy C. Wall, MS

    Based in Cheshire, 6 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    345 Highland Ave First Floor, Cheshire, CT 06410
    View profile for Nancy C. Wall, MS(203) 699-9996

  25. #25 Alternative Therapy LLC

    Based in Hamden, 6 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.4★ from 48 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 48 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–8 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2911 Dixwell Ave #401, Hamden, CT 06518
    View profile for Alternative Therapy LLC(203) 281-0300

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

therapists and counselors in Wallingford Center, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Kiran Shabbir - Therapist665.0★ (5)5 mi
27Parents' Foundation for Transitional Living664.8★ (17)11 mi
28Connecticut Counseling Centers664.6★ (11)7 mi
29CT Kids Matter663.3★ (12)6 mi
30Anchored Soul Counseling, PLLC664.6★ (29)4 mi
31Bergvik Counseling Services, LLC664.3★ (11)5 mi
32American Cognitive Behavioral Therapy665.0★ (42)5 mi
33Recovery Mansion On Grand LLC665.0★ (7)10 mi
34LaFemina Counseling & Coaching665.0★ (3)6 mi
35Adolescent & Family Counseling Center, LLC664.3★ (6)5 mi
36Holistic Behavioral Health, LLC654.9★ (7)6 mi
37Clear The Way Art Therapy LLC655.0★ (4)5 mi
38Mental Health and Psychiatry Services MHPS653.0★ (4)5 mi
39Anchor Health - Hamden654.5★ (186)7 mi
40Central Connecticut Counseling LLC655.0★ (3)5 mi
41Silver City Counseling, LLC654.3★ (6)6 mi
42Connecticut Healing Center654.2★ (65)8 mi
43Breakthrough Counseling, LLC655.0★ (17)5 mi
44Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry New Haven654.6★ (62)12 mi
45Peak Longevity, LLC645.0★ (11)7 mi
46Ambitions Counseling Services, LLC644.3★ (3)3 mi
47Wholistic Perspective643.4★ (7)6 mi
48Jimena Lozovikas, LCSW645.0★ (15)5 mi
49New England Mind Clinic - Psychiatric & Therapy Services in Connecticut644.8★ (18)5 mi
50Transcend Behavioral Health PLLC645.0★ (7)5 mi

Also serving Wallingford Center

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 Wallingford Center
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Balanced Path Mental Health PLLC5.0★ (2)4 mi
brownstone psychological associates5.0★ (1)In Wallingford Center
Cynthia L. Williams, LMFT4.0★ (2)5 mi
Ember and Bloom Counseling5.0★ (2)2 mi
Fearless Futures Therapy5.0★ (2)In Wallingford Center
Fearless Futures Therapy5.0★ (1)In Wallingford Center
Gordon Phyllis5.0★ (2)1 mi
Growing Peace Counseling &Consulting Services5.0★ (2)5 mi
Isabelle Shook LPC PLLC | Therapist5.0★ (2)5 mi
Lighthouse Counseling and Intervention, LLC5.0★ (2)2 mi
LM Therapy Associates, LLC5.0★ (2)5 mi
Melinda E. Sharpe, LCSW5.0★ (2)3 mi
Mindful Mediation5.0★ (2)5 mi
New Leaf Psychiatry, LLC5.0★ (2)5 mi
Serenity Psychiatric Care5.0★ (2)5 mi
Tall Oaks Counseling, LLC5.0★ (2)2 mi
Touchstone Counseling5.0★ (2)5 mi
Wallingford Counseling and Wellness, LLCIn Wallingford Center
Waterstone Counseling Center5.0★ (2)5 mi
ZABA Therapy, LLC5.0★ (2)5 mi

How we ranked Wallingford Center therapists and counselors

We scored 278 Wallingford Center 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 Wallingford Center 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 Wallingford Center: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Wallingford Center?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Wallingford Center, CT is Judy R. Kopman-Fried, LCSW with an RP Score of 74/100. It has 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews. Centerpiece Behavioral Health Services (#2) and Synergy Health and Wellness LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 278 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Wallingford Center?

RankedPsychologists ranks 278 therapists and counselors serving Wallingford Center, CT. 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 Wallingford Center work on weekends?

71 of 278 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 28 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Centerpiece Behavioral Health Services (#2), Synergy Health and Wellness LLC (#3) and Golden Cord Holistic Healing (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Wallingford Center therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 278 rated therapists and counselors in Wallingford Center is 4.3★, with a median of 9 reviews. Anchor Health - Hamden has the most, 186 reviews, and ranks #39. 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 Wallingford Center count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Wallingford Center 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 Wallingford Center 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 Wallingford Center

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 278 therapists and counselors serving Wallingford Center.
  2. November 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.

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