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Best Therapists And Counselors in Wauwatosa, WI (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Wauwatosa: Wellbrook Recovery: Addiction Treatment Center In Wisconsin, RP Score 77/100; 4.9★ from 173 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 20

    Most-reviewed: River's Shore Comprehensive Treatment Center, 98 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 483 ranked after Wellbrook Recovery: Addiction Treatment Center In Wisconsin; ranked #20.

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

483 Wauwatosa therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 86 open Saturdays and 47 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 483 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Wauwatosa 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 Wauwatosa at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Wellbrook Recovery: Addiction Treatment Center In Wisconsin774.9★ (173)Brookfield, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Firefly Counseling, LLC - East Tosa755.0★ (5)Wauwatosa——
3Stillwaters Counseling744.0★ (4)Wauwatosa——
4Wisconsin Behavioral Health745.0★ (22)Brookfield, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Lakewood Memory Care & Assisted Living734.9★ (46)Brookfield, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6CLARA Healing Institute734.3★ (17)WauwatosaSat · Evenings—
7Alternatives In Psychological Consultation, S.C.734.3★ (10)West Allis, 2 mi away——
8ASAP Addiction Services And Pharmacotherapy - West Allis734.5★ (35)West Allis, 3 mi awaySat · Sun—
9Crisis Resource Center-South723.9★ (29)Milwaukee, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Empath Counseling724.4★ (9)WauwatosaSat · Evenings—

The 483 best therapists and counselors in Wauwatosa, 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 Wauwatosa

    #1 Wellbrook Recovery: Addiction Treatment Center In Wisconsin

    Based in Brookfield, 5 mi away

    77/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.9★ from 173 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 173 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    13850 W Capitol Dr, Brookfield, WI 53005
    View profile for Wellbrook Recovery: Addiction Treatment Center In Wisconsin(414) 867-4242

  3. #3 Stillwaters Counseling

    Based in Wauwatosa

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 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
    830 N 109th St #30, Wauwatosa, WI 53226
    View profile for Stillwaters Counseling(262) 649-5581

  4. #4 Wisconsin Behavioral Health

    Based in Brookfield, 5 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    15850 W Bluemound Rd #210, Brookfield, WI 53005
    View profile for Wisconsin Behavioral Health(262) 229-2195

  6. #6 CLARA Healing Institute

    Based in Wauwatosa

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.3★ from 17 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    7954 Harwood Ave Ste 40, Wauwatosa, WI 53213
    View profile for CLARA Healing Institute(414) 573-6891

  8. #8 ASAP Addiction Services And Pharmacotherapy - West Allis

    Based in West Allis, 3 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.5★ from 35 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5 AM–12:30 PM · Sat–Sun 6 AM–9 AM
    Address
    11390 W Theo Trecker Way, West Allis, WI 53214
    View profile for ASAP Addiction Services And Pharmacotherapy - West Allis(414) 928-1401

  10. #10 Empath Counseling

    Based in Wauwatosa

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.4★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    10855 W Potter Rd #27, Wauwatosa, WI 53226
    View profile for Empath Counseling(414) 939-4540

  11. #11 Geode Health

    Based in Wauwatosa

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.9★ from 71 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 71 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1233 N Mayfair Rd Ste 207, Wauwatosa, WI 53226
    View profile for Geode Health(414) 285-6018

  12. #12 The Thousand Mile Journey Clinic

    Based in Milwaukee, 2 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 3.2★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.2★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 12 PM–5 PM · Sun 12 PM–6 PM
    Address
    10501 Research Dr g200, Milwaukee, WI 53226
    View profile for The Thousand Mile Journey Clinic(414) 543-3333

  15. #15 AMRI Counseling Services

    Based in Milwaukee, 4 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 3.9★ from 49 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.9★ from 49 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–9 PM
    Address
    4001 W Capitol Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53216
    View profile for AMRI Counseling Services(414) 455-3879

  16. #16 The Practice MKE

    Based in Milwaukee, 2 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 10 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    5800 W Burleigh St #100, Milwaukee, WI 53210
    View profile for The Practice MKE(414) 563-7229

  17. #17 Forward Healing Therapy

    Based in Wauwatosa

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8320 W Bluemound Rd, Wauwatosa, WI 53213
    View profile for Forward Healing Therapy(414) 207-8068

  18. #18 Mindora Mental Health & Wellness

    Based in Milwaukee, 7 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 73 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 73 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat 9 AM–7 PM · Sun 9 AM–1 PM
    Address
    3927 S Howell Ave Ste 101, Milwaukee, WI 53207
    View profile for Mindora Mental Health & Wellness(414) 295-9611

  21. #21 NeuroWave Therapy Group

    Based in West Allis, 4 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–9 PM
    Address
    2363 S 102nd St #203, West Allis, WI 53227
    View profile for NeuroWave Therapy Group(262) 447-8999

  22. #22 MKE Couples Counseling

    Based in Milwaukee, 2 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    9205 W Center St #200, Milwaukee, WI 53222
    View profile for MKE Couples Counseling(414) 207-6466

  23. #23 Bell Therapy Brentwood

    Based in Milwaukee, 6 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    7229 W Brentwood Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53223
    View profile for Bell Therapy Brentwood(414) 358-0906

  25. #25 Awake

    Based in Wauwatosa

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    11220 W Burleigh St #100, Wauwatosa, WI 53222
    View profile for Awake(619) 846-2025

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

therapists and counselors in Wauwatosa, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers - Mental Health Support Center704.1★ (13)4 mi
27Hillary Counseling, LLC704.9★ (59)5 mi
28Systemic Perspectives703.4★ (9)4 mi
29Aurora Behavioral Health Services703.7★ (3)3 mi
30Touch: Emotional Support Animal Assistance704.0★ (16)5 mi
31Kennedy's Circle of Wellness705.0★ (6)3 mi
32Associated Mental Health Consultants704.1★ (14)In Wauwatosa
33Jessica Behagen, LMFT705.0★ (5)5 mi
34Gro Family Services703.8★ (35)2 mi
35Divine Wellness & Counseling703.7★ (3)4 mi
36Shoreside Therapies695.0★ (49)6 mi
37Leap Counseling and Consultation695.0★ (6)In Wauwatosa
38Mary Determan MSW LLC693.7★ (9)4 mi
39Dr. Robyn Welk-Richards & Associates695.0★ (10)4 mi
40Center For Behavioral Medicine693.1★ (19)4 mi
41Always A Better You Counseling Services693.4★ (9)2 mi
42Lutheran Counseling and Family Services of Wisconsin693.9★ (14)In Wauwatosa
43Creative Counseling of Milwaukee694.4★ (18)6 mi
44Deborah Slack-Finn, LCSW695.0★ (17)6 mi
45Clinical Psychology Associates694.7★ (14)4 mi
46Solutions For Relationships695.0★ (9)6 mi
47Innovative Wellness695.0★ (7)In Wauwatosa
48Modern Wellness693.3★ (7)4 mi
49Royal Road Clinic: mind body care695.0★ (5)5 mi
50Bloom Center for Art and Integrated Therapies695.0★ (3)5 mi

Also serving Wauwatosa

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 Wauwatosa
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Amy L Ridley Meyers, PHD5.0★ (1)In Wauwatosa
Basil U. Maduka, DNP3.6★ (15)In Wauwatosa
Centered Counseling and Art Therapy Services5.0★ (1)In Wauwatosa
Dawn Giorno Counseling5.0★ (2)In Wauwatosa
Diana L. Bolmes, LCSW5.0★ (1)In Wauwatosa
Diane M. Bucaro, LCSW5.0★ (1)In Wauwatosa
Dr. James B. Winston, Psychiatrist3.6★ (25)In Wauwatosa
Gregg E. Hintz, PsyD5.0★ (2)In Wauwatosa
In Depth Psychotherapy5.0★ (1)In Wauwatosa
IR Counseling Services LLC5.0★ (1)In Wauwatosa
Jennifer L. Maxwell, LCSW1.0★ (1)In Wauwatosa
Jordan Brown5.0★ (1)In Wauwatosa
PCL Therapy LLC5.0★ (1)In Wauwatosa
Pediatric Psychology Associates, LLC & Autism Behavioral Network3.7★ (7)In Wauwatosa
Phoenix Rising Wellness, LLC5.0★ (1)In Wauwatosa
Psychological Associates2.5★ (2)In Wauwatosa
Quiet Waters Therapy, LLC Lynsey Steiner MA LPC5.0★ (1)In Wauwatosa
SAGE Center, S. C.5.0★ (2)In Wauwatosa
Steinpreis Rhea PHD2.7★ (13)In Wauwatosa
Tera Carman, LCSW, MSW5.0★ (1)In Wauwatosa

How we ranked Wauwatosa therapists and counselors

We scored 483 Wauwatosa 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 Wauwatosa 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 Wauwatosa: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Wauwatosa?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Wauwatosa, WI is Wellbrook Recovery: Addiction Treatment Center In Wisconsin with an RP Score of 77/100. It has 4.9★ from 173 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Firefly Counseling, LLC - East Tosa (#2) and Stillwaters Counseling (#3) follow. We ranked 483 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Wauwatosa?

RankedPsychologists ranks 483 therapists and counselors serving Wauwatosa, WI. 11 of them are based in Wauwatosa; 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 Wauwatosa work on weekends?

86 of 483 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 47 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Wellbrook Recovery: Addiction Treatment Center In Wisconsin (#1), Wisconsin Behavioral Health (#4) and Lakewood Memory Care & Assisted Living (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Wauwatosa therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 483 rated therapists and counselors in Wauwatosa is 4.9★, with a median of 7 reviews. Wellbrook Recovery: Addiction Treatment Center In Wisconsin has the most, 173 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 Wauwatosa count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 483 therapists and counselors serving Wauwatosa.
  2. November 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.

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