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Best Therapists And Counselors in Walnut Park, CA (2026)

1,516 therapists and counselors ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Walnut Park: Project Return Peer Support Network, RP Score 77/100; 4.1★ from 12 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 17

    Most-reviewed: SHIELDS For Families, 208 Google reviews at 4.1★, the most of 1,516 ranked; ranked #17.

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

1,516 Walnut Park therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 561 open Saturdays and 311 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 1,516 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Walnut Park 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 Walnut Park at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Project Return Peer Support Network774.1★ (12)Huntington Park, 1 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Centro Espiritual Guru Ancestral744.9★ (35)Los Angeles, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3San Antonio Mental Health Clinic744.1★ (23)Huntington Park, 1 mi away——
4Valley Star MLK CRTP744.2★ (5)Los Angeles, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Clear Behavioral Health – Addiction Treatment in Gardena734.9★ (68)Gardena, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Central Star Rancho Los Amigos Crisis Residential Center724.0★ (9)Downey, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Southern California Health & Rehabilitation Program724.6★ (12)Lynwood, 3 mi away——
8Adolescent Growth Commerce724.2★ (12)Commerce, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Prado Center724.4★ (38)Monterey Park, 7 mi awaySat · Sun—
10Invigorate Behavioral Health714.8★ (92)Los Angeles, 9 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 1,516 best therapists and counselors in Walnut Park, 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.

  4. #4 Valley Star MLK CRTP

    Based in Los Angeles, 3 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 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–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    12021 Wilmington Ave Bldg 18 Unit 2B, Los Angeles, CA 90059
    View profile for Valley Star MLK CRTP(213) 222-1681

  8. #8 Adolescent Growth Commerce

    Based in Commerce, 6 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.2★ from 12 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    6323 Zindell Ave, Commerce, CA 90040
    View profile for Adolescent Growth Commerce(888) 948-9998

  9. #9 Prado Center

    Based in Monterey Park, 7 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.4★ from 38 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 38 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7:30 AM–6 PM · Fri closed · Sat–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    2211 S Atlantic Blvd, Monterey Park, CA 91754
    View profile for Prado Center(323) 268-3723

  11. #11 Lifescape Recovery Mental Health Services: IOP and PHP Programs

    Based in Los Angeles, 10 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.9★ from 115 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 115 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1212 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029
    View profile for Lifescape Recovery Mental Health Services: IOP and PHP Programs(323) 443-3225

  12. #12 Kedren Health Watts

    Based in Los Angeles, 3 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 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
    710 E 111th Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90059
    View profile for Kedren Health Watts(323) 233-0425

  13. #13 Sandy Caldera

    Based in Huntington Park, 1 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    Florence Ave, Huntington Park, CA 90255
    View profile for Sandy Caldera(619) 451-7037

  14. #14 Detour Transitions

    Based in Huntington Park, 1 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 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–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2677 Zoe Ave Ste 215, Huntington Park, CA 90255
    View profile for Detour Transitions(323) 372-1281

  15. #15 Manifesting M.E. Wellness

    Based in Inglewood, 6 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 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.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    2930 W Imperial Hwy, Inglewood, CA 90303
    View profile for Manifesting M.E. Wellness(424) 888-0447

  16. #16 Telecare Citrus House

    Based in Downey, 5 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 2.1★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.1★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    7725 Leeds St Bldg D, Downey, CA 90242
    View profile for Telecare Citrus House(562) 445-3001

  17. #17 SHIELDS For Families

    Based in Los Angeles, 2 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.1★ from 208 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 208 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    9307 S Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90002
    View profile for SHIELDS For Families(323) 564-6982

  20. #20 Melrose Recovery LLC

    Based in Los Angeles, 9 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    501 N Mariposa Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004
    View profile for Melrose Recovery LLC(800) 217-3710

  21. #21 Speaklife2 counseling center

    Based in Los Angeles, 2 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship 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–7 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    9618 Grape St, Los Angeles, CA 90002
    View profile for Speaklife2 counseling center(323) 537-2611

  22. #22 Shields For Families

    Based in Los Angeles, 3 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    1721 E 120th St, Los Angeles, CA 90059
    View profile for Shields For Families(310) 668-8311

  23. #23 Tessie Cleveland Community Services Corporation.

    Based in Los Angeles, 1 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 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–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    8019 Compton Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90001
    View profile for Tessie Cleveland Community Services Corporation.(323) 586-7333

  24. #24 Huntington Park WIC Office

    Based in Huntington Park, 1 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.6★ from 51 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 51 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 10 AM–7 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7022 Rugby Ave, Huntington Park, CA 90255
    View profile for Huntington Park WIC Office(310) 661-3080

  25. #25 Conquer Recovery Centers

    Based in Los Angeles, 9 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1324 Keniston Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90019
    View profile for Conquer Recovery Centers(323) 766-6698

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 1,516 ranked therapists and counselors here; the rest are on their profiles.

therapists and counselors in Walnut Park, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Downtown Los Angeles Therapy705.0★ (5)5 mi
27Scharp's Oasis House704.3★ (11)4 mi
28Alcoholism Center For Women703.6★ (30)7 mi
29NARCOTICS PREVENTION ASSOCIATION704.3★ (26)5 mi
30Beyond Psychology Center, Echo Park705.0★ (9)8 mi
31LACADA705.0★ (10)5 mi
32Downey Wholistic Center704.8★ (23)6 mi
33St. John’s Community Health Mark-Ridley Thomas Wellness Center Manual Arts704.8★ (122)5 mi
34LMS Health Partners705.0★ (3)4 mi
35Overland IOP & PHP - Los Angeles Mental Health Treatment704.9★ (163)11 mi
36Pacific Clinics705.0★ (4)8 mi
37Blume Behavioral Health705.0★ (41)10 mi
38Ethos Recovery694.9★ (116)11 mi
39Defying Labels695.0★ (23)7 mi
40Los Angeles Training Institute For Alcohol & Drug Counseling694.6★ (54)5 mi
41Growth Extended695.0★ (6)8 mi
42Los Angeles County Mental Health694.2★ (5)8 mi
43Mission City Community Network692.3★ (3)7 mi
44Nuna Behavioral Healthcare694.7★ (15)4 mi
45Clear Behavioral Health - Mental Health Services in El Segundo694.9★ (109)12 mi
46Clear Behavioral Health - Virtual Mental Health Services in Torrance694.8★ (33)10 mi
47Melissa Paramo Therapy, LMFT694.9★ (48)11 mi
48Compatior Counseling Center694.8★ (64)2 mi
49Invigorate Behavioral Health Counseling Center695.0★ (23)10 mi
50Salvadorean Legal Services694.9★ (11)6 mi

Also serving Walnut Park

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 Walnut Park
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Anayah SmothIn Walnut Park
Atlantic Health Services3.0★ (2)1 mi
Center for Autism & Related Disorders1.0★ (1)In Walnut Park
CENTRO PARA LA EVALUACION DEL ESTRES Y NERVIOS3.7★ (3)In Walnut Park
Detour's Fresh Start2.5★ (2)1 mi
Didi Hirsch Community Mental Health5.0★ (2)4 mi
Didi Hirsch S. Mark Taper Foundation Center5.0★ (2)4 mi
Dr. Christo Franklin, Psychologist5.0★ (2)In Walnut Park
Enlightening Mental Health Services5.0★ (2)4 mi
Healing Minds Mental Health CoachingIn Walnut Park
IRL Mental Health Clinical Services3.0★ (2)4 mi
Liminal Mind Psychology, PCIn Walnut Park
Los Angeles Care Center2.5★ (2)3 mi
Morales Marta5.0★ (2)3 mi
Paladin Psychotherapy & Family CounselingIn Walnut Park
Rainer Geissler, M.A. Marriage & Family TherapistIn Walnut Park
RIO HONDO CENTRO DE BIENESTAR3.5★ (2)1 mi
Shala Shardil, PMHNP-BC5.0★ (2)4 mi
The Human Element Passage5.0★ (2)3 mi
VivaFullife5.0★ (1)In Walnut Park

How we ranked Walnut Park therapists and counselors

We scored 1,516 Walnut Park 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 Walnut Park 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 Walnut Park: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Walnut Park?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Walnut Park, CA is Project Return Peer Support Network with an RP Score of 77/100. It has 4.1★ from 12 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Centro Espiritual Guru Ancestral (#2) and San Antonio Mental Health Clinic (#3) follow. We ranked 1,516 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Walnut Park?

RankedPsychologists ranks 1,516 therapists and counselors serving Walnut Park, 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 Walnut Park work on weekends?

561 of 1,516 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 311 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Project Return Peer Support Network (#1), Centro Espiritual Guru Ancestral (#2) and Valley Star MLK CRTP (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Walnut Park therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 1,516 rated therapists and counselors in Walnut Park is 4.9★, with a median of 9 reviews. SHIELDS For Families has the most, 208 reviews, and ranks #17. 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 Walnut Park count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Walnut Park 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 Walnut Park 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 Walnut Park

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 1,516 therapists and counselors serving Walnut Park.
  2. November 2026: 10 duplicate listings merged.

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