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Best Therapists And Counselors in Wayne, NJ (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Wayne: Guardian Recovery - Montville Adolescent Center, RP Score 77/100; 4.8★ from 89 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 44

    Most-reviewed: Curemed Pharmacy, 502 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 789 ranked; ranked #44.

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

789 Wayne therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 315 open Saturdays and 161 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 789 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Wayne 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 Wayne at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Guardian Recovery - Montville Adolescent Center774.8★ (89)Lincoln Park, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Guardian Recovery – New Pathway Pine Brook764.8★ (164)East Hanover, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Dr. Jolanta Szmuc754.3★ (11)Wayne——
4Hanisch Counseling Services755.0★ (59)Lincoln Park, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Wayne Counseling and Wellness Center755.0★ (3)Wayne——
6Dr. Mohamed A. Elrafei, MD743.3★ (12)Wayne——
7Love Play Grow NJ744.6★ (10)Pompton Lakes, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8New Chapter Recovery NJ735.0★ (133)Parsippany, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Oasis Mental Health Centers734.8★ (13)WayneSat · Evenings—
10Dr. Saima Sandhu734.9★ (69)WayneSat—

The 789 best therapists and counselors in Wayne, 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 Dr. Jolanta Szmuc

    Based in Wayne

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews
    Address
    450 Hamburg Tpke #2f, Wayne, NJ 07470
    View profile for Dr. Jolanta Szmuc(973) 800-7123

  4. #4 Hanisch Counseling Services

    Based in Lincoln Park, 3 mi away

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–3 PM
    Address
    277 Fairfield Rd, Fairfield, NJ 07004
    View profile for Hanisch Counseling Services(973) 520-7829

  7. #7 Love Play Grow NJ

    Based in Pompton Lakes, 2 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–9 PM · Fri–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun 12 PM–5 PM
    Address
    180 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Pequannock Township, NJ 07440
    View profile for Love Play Grow NJ(973) 520-6066

  8. #8 New Chapter Recovery NJ

    Based in Parsippany, 8 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 133 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 133 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1915 US-46, Parsippany, NJ 07054
    View profile for New Chapter Recovery NJ(551) 383-3372

  9. #9 Oasis Mental Health Centers

    Based in Wayne

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    30 2 Bridges Rd Ste 205, Fairfield, NJ 07004
    View profile for Oasis Mental Health Centers(973) 620-7950

  10. #10 Dr. Saima Sandhu

    Based in Wayne

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.9★ from 69 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 69 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri closed · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    271 US-46 Ste C-103, Fairfield, NJ 07004
    View profile for Dr. Saima Sandhu(551) 655-4073

  11. #11 Christian Health

    Based in Wyckoff, 7 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.3★ from 421 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 421 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    301 Sicomac Ave, Wyckoff, NJ 07481
    View profile for Christian Health(201) 848-5200

  13. #13 ChoicePoint

    Based in Fair Lawn, 7 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.6★ from 77 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 77 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    23-00 NJ-208 Ste 2-9, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
    View profile for ChoicePoint(908) 948-8802

  14. #14 Resilience Recovery Center

    Based in Fair Lawn, 8 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    22-10 NJ-208 Suite 2, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
    View profile for Resilience Recovery Center(973) 333-2965

  16. #16 Let’s Play Therapy

    Based in Wayne

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–9 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    455 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Wayne, NJ 07470
    View profile for Let’s Play Therapy(973) 872-9000

  17. #17 Kinda Crunchy Therapy

    Based in Pompton Lakes, 5 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews
    Address
    290 Wanaque Ave, Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
    View profile for Kinda Crunchy Therapy(973) 506-8695

  18. #18 Nova Mental Health

    Based in Fair Lawn, 8 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    22-08 NJ-208, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
    View profile for Nova Mental Health(201) 908-8338

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

therapists and counselors in Wayne, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Inspirational Counseling & Consulting715.0★ (26)In Wayne
27Montville Therapy Group704.9★ (15)6 mi
28Adaptive Counseling and Therapy705.0★ (9)In Wayne
29Healing Heroes Recovery Center704.7★ (15)3 mi
30GenPsych PC704.2★ (50)In Wayne
31Barrett Counseling Services - Sabrina Barrett, LPC705.0★ (16)9 mi
32New Life New Jersey Mental Health & Depression Treatment705.0★ (57)10 mi
33WayFare Counseling, LLC705.0★ (18)6 mi
34Online Virtual Counselors704.7★ (28)9 mi
35Step Up Family Services704.7★ (22)6 mi
36Elizabeth Macgregor705.0★ (7)5 mi
37Community Hope Inc703.3★ (7)7 mi
38Garden State Counseling Center704.9★ (78)11 mi
39TheraCorp Behavioral Health - Fairfield, NJ704.1★ (13)In Wayne
40Metamorphosis with Ryna704.8★ (16)6 mi
41North Jersey Axis Mental Health Group (formally Comprehensive Counseling)704.6★ (10)3 mi
42Dona Baldassarre-Caamano, LCSW705.0★ (5)In Wayne
43Be Well Psychotherapy704.4★ (5)5 mi
44Curemed Pharmacy694.8★ (502)7 mi
45Steven R. Scrivo, MA, LPC695.0★ (5)6 mi
46Karen Glick, EdS, PsyA691.8★ (5)2 mi
47Grace Counseling Ministries695.0★ (3)5 mi
48Guardian Recovery – New Pathway Paramus694.6★ (134)11 mi
49The Counseling Center at West Caldwell693.1★ (8)In Wayne
50True Life Care Mental Health New Jersey694.8★ (218)12 mi

Also serving Wayne

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 Wayne
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Aileen Torres, PHD4.0★ (2)In Wayne
AOK Health Solutions4.7★ (39)In Wayne
Cangelosi Donna PHD5.0★ (1)In Wayne
Caroline B. Goldberg, LCSW, LLC5.0★ (2)In Wayne
Center of Counseling and Psychotherapy of NJ5.0★ (1)In Wayne
DB Institute for Autism & Behavior5.0★ (1)In Wayne
De Meyer Joseph a PhD5.0★ (1)In Wayne
Digipsych1.5★ (6)In Wayne
Dr. Cecilia S. Wang, MD4.2★ (105)In Wayne
Dr. Igor Gefter, MD4.5★ (22)In Wayne
Dr. Sam Von Reiche and Associates5.0★ (11)In Wayne
Dr. Syed Rasheed3.1★ (9)In Wayne
Eugene Festa, M.D, Ph.D.: Rejuvenation Center for Mind and Body4.8★ (182)In Wayne
Integrative Psychiatric Services5.0★ (1)In Wayne
Kashoqa Psychiatric Associates: Amer Kashoqa MD, Fumitaka Hayashi MD3.8★ (31)In Wayne
North Jersey Psychiatry Associates2.7★ (3)In Wayne
Rosewood Mental Health LLC5.0★ (1)In Wayne
St. Joseph's Behavioral Health Services at Wayne3.0★ (2)In Wayne
Strength for Change LLC5.0★ (2)In Wayne
Susan A. Grossbard, PSYD3.7★ (3)In Wayne

How we ranked Wayne therapists and counselors

We scored 789 Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Wayne: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Wayne?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Wayne, NJ is Guardian Recovery - Montville Adolescent Center with an RP Score of 77/100. It has 4.8★ from 89 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Guardian Recovery – New Pathway Pine Brook (#2) and Dr. Jolanta Szmuc (#3) follow. We ranked 789 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Wayne?

RankedPsychologists ranks 789 therapists and counselors serving Wayne, NJ. 14 of them are based in Wayne; 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 Wayne work on weekends?

315 of 789 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 161 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Guardian Recovery - Montville Adolescent Center (#1), Guardian Recovery – New Pathway Pine Brook (#2) and Hanisch Counseling Services (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Wayne therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 789 rated therapists and counselors in Wayne is 4.8★, with a median of 9 reviews. Curemed Pharmacy has the most, 502 reviews, and ranks #44. 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 Wayne count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 789 therapists and counselors serving Wayne.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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