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Best Therapists And Counselors in West Orange, NJ (2026)

1,812 therapists and counselors ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in West Orange: Authentically Living Psychological Services | Trauma Therapy NJ, RP Score 77/100; 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 3

    Most-reviewed: AZZ Medical Associates: Primary Care Clinic Newark, 182 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 1,812 ranked; ranked #3.

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

1,812 West Orange therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 735 open Saturdays and 407 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 1,812 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in West Orange 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 West Orange at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Authentically Living Psychological Services | Trauma Therapy NJ775.0★ (20)Montclair, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Barrett Counseling Services - Sabrina Barrett, LPC775.0★ (16)Montclair, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3AZZ Medical Associates: Primary Care Clinic Newark774.8★ (182)Newark, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
4Roseland Psychotherapy Associates755.0★ (23)East Hanover, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Deeper Change: Personal Growth, Therapy, and Counseling Group LLC755.0★ (5)West OrangeSat · Sun · Evenings—
6Online Virtual Counselors754.7★ (28)Livingston, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Quantum Psychotherapy Group (Essex)755.0★ (57)Montclair, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Pathway to Wellness744.0★ (4)West Orange——
9Wellness Counseling745.0★ (15)Montclair, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Michelle Lepak LCSW745.0★ (18)Montclair, 2 mi away——

The 1,812 best therapists and counselors in West Orange, 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 West Orange

    Based in Montclair, 2 mi away

    77/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    80 Park St, Montclair, NJ 07042
  2. 75/100RP Score

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

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 10 AM–8 PM · Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun 10 AM–3 PM
    Address
    1500 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052
  3. Based in Livingston, 4 mi away

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.7★ from 28 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    14 Borden Pl, Livingston, NJ 07039
  4. Based in West Orange

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 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
    405 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052
  5. Based in Montclair, 2 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 9 AM–8 PM · Thu 9 AM–7:30 PM · Fri 9 AM–6:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun 12 PM–4 PM
    Address
    70 Park St #208, Montclair, NJ 07042
  6. Based in Montclair, 2 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
    Address
    103 Park St, Montclair, NJ 07042
  7. Based in Montclair, 2 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 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 8 AM–7 PM
    Address
    325 Claremont Ave Ste 5, Montclair, NJ 07042
  8. Based in West Orange

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    769 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052
  9. Based in Montclair, 2 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat 10 AM–9 PM · Sun 11 AM–8 PM
    Address
    34 Park St, Montclair, NJ 07042
  10. Based in Verona, 2 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue 10 AM–6 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 10 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–6 PM
    Address
    96 Pompton Ave Ste 101, Verona, NJ 07044
  11. #18 Closed

    Based in Bloomfield, 2 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 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 6:30 AM–9 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun 7 AM–3 PM
    Address
    256 Broad St #2e, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
  12. Based in Montclair, 2 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 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
    18-20 Lackawanna Plaza, Montclair, NJ 07042
  13. 73/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.9★ from 67 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 67 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    2780 Morris Ave #2D, Union, NJ 07083
  14. Based in Montclair, 2 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.8★ from 28 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.8★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–8 PM
    Address
    491 Bloomfield Ave #103, Montclair, NJ 07042
  15. Based in Montclair, 2 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Thu 10:30 AM–7 PM · Fri 1 PM–6 PM · Sat 1 PM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    18-20 Lackawanna Plaza Ste 200, Montclair, NJ 07042

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 1,812 ranked therapists and counselors here; the rest are on their profiles.

therapists and counselors in West Orange, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Family Healing Center734.3★ (12)In West Orange
27Align Counseling Center - Verona Office735.0★ (35)2 mi
28Focal Point Therapy735.0★ (3)2 mi
29Garrett Coan, LCSW734.9★ (149)6 mi
30Sandra Sinicropi, LCSW734.3★ (6)2 mi
31Mountains Therapy725.0★ (79)3 mi
32Silver Lining Counseling Practice725.0★ (3)1 mi
33Dr. Sharon Freedman723.7★ (3)2 mi
34Farber Phoebe723.7★ (3)2 mi
35Michele Vallone, Lcsw725.0★ (18)4 mi
36Circle of Life Shelter724.1★ (46)6 mi
37Answers Thru Counseling LLC723.7★ (3)2 mi
38Levine Health and Wellness725.0★ (22)2 mi
39Mental Clarity Outpatient Services LLC - Syndie Volcy725.0★ (34)2 mi
40Maplewood Mental Health Clinic725.0★ (3)5 mi
41Quannet Health, Inc723.0★ (7)2 mi
42Lukin Center for Psychotherapy | Montclair724.7★ (6)3 mi
43Silva Counseling724.7★ (26)2 mi
44Katie DeFrank Counseling725.0★ (9)4 mi
45Center For Growth & Mental724.3★ (4)3 mi
46Counseling Care Center724.2★ (10)3 mi
47Hanisch Counseling Services725.0★ (59)6 mi
48Nutley Family Service Bureau724.3★ (88)5 mi
49Beyond Therapy & Wellness LLC715.0★ (26)5 mi
50Inner Strength Wellness Center715.0★ (14)4 mi

Also serving West Orange

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 West Orange
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
ABA Centers of New Jersey2.0★ (2)In West Orange
Anchor Behavioral Solutions5.0★ (1)In West Orange
Barnabas Health Home Care and Hospice2.5★ (13)In West Orange
Barry W. Klein, Psy.D.5.0★ (2)In West Orange
Bierman Autism Centers - West Orange5.0★ (2)In West Orange
Cascades Counseling Center5.0★ (2)In West Orange
Childrens Aid Family2.0★ (1)In West Orange
Davis Marlene5.0★ (1)In West Orange
Helen Lichtman4.3★ (12)In West Orange
Kate Pfeifer counseling5.0★ (1)In West Orange
Meryl Dorf PhD5.0★ (1)In West Orange
Metro East Community Care, LLC.5.0★ (1)In West Orange
Natarajan Elangovan, MD4.0★ (25)In West Orange
Palisade Behavioral Care, West Orange, NJ4.2★ (6)In West Orange
Path for Change Counseling, LLC5.0★ (2)In West Orange
Paula C. Sociedade, PHD2.3★ (10)In West Orange
Roseanna B. Zoubek, LCSW5.0★ (1)In West Orange
Shirley Court Gonzalez LCSW BCD5.0★ (1)In West Orange
Total Family Solutions5.0★ (1)In West Orange
Transitions Counseling Services5.0★ (1)In West Orange

How we ranked West Orange therapists and counselors

We scored 1,812 West Orange 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 West Orange 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 West Orange: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in West Orange?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in West Orange, NJ is Authentically Living Psychological Services | Trauma Therapy NJ with an RP Score of 77/100. It has 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Barrett Counseling Services - Sabrina Barrett, LPC (#2) and AZZ Medical Associates: Primary Care Clinic Newark (#3) follow. We ranked 1,812 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in West Orange?

RankedPsychologists ranks 1,812 therapists and counselors serving West Orange, NJ. 5 of them are based in West Orange; 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 West Orange work on weekends?

735 of 1,812 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 407 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Authentically Living Psychological Services | Trauma Therapy NJ (#1), Barrett Counseling Services - Sabrina Barrett, LPC (#2) and AZZ Medical Associates: Primary Care Clinic Newark (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do West Orange therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 1,812 rated therapists and counselors in West Orange is 4.9★, with a median of 10 reviews. AZZ Medical Associates: Primary Care Clinic Newark has the most, 182 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 West Orange count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the West Orange 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 West Orange 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 West Orange

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 1,812 therapists and counselors serving West Orange.
  2. November 2026: 7 duplicate listings merged.