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

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Winchester Center: Sarah Osborne, LPC, LADC, EMDR Certified Therapist, RP Score 71/100; 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

  2. 6

    Most-reviewed: Imagine Float, 277 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 35 ranked; ranked #6.

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

35 Winchester Center therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 13 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 35 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Winchester 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 Winchester Center at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Sarah Osborne, LPC, LADC, EMDR Certified Therapist715.0★ (5)West Torrington, 4 mi away—Overall
2Unalome Healing Center705.0★ (3)Winchester CenterSat—
3Oliver Taeb LLC704.3★ (38)Torrington, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Wellmore | Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health Services695.0★ (29)Torrington, 8 mi away——
5Mental Health Connecticut, Inc682.3★ (3)Torrington, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Imagine Float685.0★ (277)Winchester CenterSat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
7Dharma Health and Wellness LLC683.6★ (8)Torrington, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Lisa O'Neil, LMFT Torrington CT675.0★ (3)Torrington, 7 mi away——
9Rooting Wisdom Lactation and Wellness Counseling655.0★ (39)Winchester CenterSat · Sun—
10Calm and Centered Counseling653.5★ (8)Torrington, 7 mi awaySat · Evenings—

The 35 best therapists and counselors in Winchester 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.

  2. #2 Unalome Healing Center

    Based in Winchester Center

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue–Fri closed · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    10 Bridge St BLD 2 Unit 32, Winsted, CT 06098
    View profile for Unalome Healing Center(203) 910-3419

  3. #3 Oliver Taeb LLC

    Based in Torrington, 7 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.3★ from 38 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 38 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8:30 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–3 PM
    Address
    UCONN HEALTH BLDG, 507 E Main St #301, Torrington, CT 06790
    View profile for Oliver Taeb LLC(860) 618-5910

  6. #6 Imagine Float

    Based in Winchester Center

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 277 Google reviews, based in Winchester Center.

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

    • 5.0★ from 277 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue closed · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun 9 AM–9 PM
    Address
    290 W Main St C, Avon, CT 06001
    View profile for Imagine Float(860) 453-6109

  7. #7 Dharma Health and Wellness LLC

    Based in Torrington, 5 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.6★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.6★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed closed · Thu 5:30 PM–9 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun 9 AM–2 PM
    Address
    849 Winsted Rd B, Torrington, CT 06790
    View profile for Dharma Health and Wellness LLC(203) 947-0437

  10. #10 Calm and Centered Counseling

    Based in Torrington, 7 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    137 Water St, Torrington, CT 06790
    View profile for Calm and Centered Counseling(203) 558-3975

  11. #11 Prima Wellness LLC

    Based in Torrington, 11 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews
    Address
    174 West St Ste 207, Litchfield, CT 06759
    View profile for Prima Wellness LLC(860) 681-4684

  12. #12 Counseling Service-Litchfield

    Based in Torrington, 7 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    913 New Harwinton Rd, Torrington, CT 06790
    View profile for Counseling Service-Litchfield(860) 309-7262

  13. #13 Astacio Wellness

    Based in Torrington, 5 mi away

    64/100RP Score

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

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–6 PM · Tue 10 AM–7 PM · Wed 10 AM–6 PM · Thu 10 AM–7 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    View profile for Astacio Wellness(860) 900-9401

  16. #16 McCall Behavioral Health Network

    Based in Torrington, 7 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.0★ from 19 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–9 PM · Tue 8 AM–8 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–9 PM · Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    58 High St, Torrington, CT 06790
    View profile for McCall Behavioral Health Network(860) 496-2100

  18. #18 Challenging Minds LLC

    Based in Torrington, 8 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.4★ from 27 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    30 Peck Rd, Torrington, CT 06790
    View profile for Challenging Minds LLC(860) 361-6204

  19. #19 Real Talk CT, LLC

    Based in Bristol, 13 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.2★ from 24 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun 7 AM–8 PM
    Address
    258 Spielman Hwy Ste 11, Burlington, CT 06013
    View profile for Real Talk CT, LLC(959) 210-6800

  23. #23 Therapy on the Run

    Based in Torrington, 7 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    69 Riverside Ave, Torrington, CT 06790
    View profile for Therapy on the Run(860) 618-0153

  24. #24 Cheryl Vanase, MA, CAGS, LPC

    Based in Plymouth, 11 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 79 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 79 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–1 PM · Tue–Fri 9 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10 Cobble Ct Ste 6, Litchfield, CT 06759
    View profile for Cheryl Vanase, MA, CAGS, LPC(401) 490-1753

  25. #25 Activate Counseling Services LLC

    Based in Bristol, 13 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–7 PM · Wed 12 PM–7 PM · Thu–Fri closed · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    258 Spielman Hwy Ste 3, Burlington, CT 06013
    View profile for Activate Counseling Services LLC(860) 431-3342

All 35 therapists and counselors

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #35, in RP Score order; each links to its profile.

therapists and counselors in Winchester Center, ranks 26 to 35
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Greenwoods Counseling & Referrals583.9★ (19)11 mi
27PATH: Personalized Approach to Health574.6★ (20)In Winchester Center
28TOOWi Wellness565.0★ (11)13 mi
29Litchfield Neurofeedback564.5★ (8)13 mi
30Tides of Mind Counseling of Connecticut565.0★ (3)13 mi
31Alison Bulman Inc.545.0★ (3)14 mi
32Rooted Therapy LLC543.7★ (3)14 mi
33Community Health & Wellness Center523.7★ (13)4 mi
34Community Health & Wellness Center493.4★ (149)6 mi
35Apex Community Care484.7★ (3)8 mi

Also serving Winchester 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 Winchester Center
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Ascend Mind and BodyIn Winchester Center
Behavioral Health Consulting Services, LLC5.0★ (1)In Winchester Center
Counseling Connected LLC5.0★ (2)12 mi
CRB Psychiatry LLC3.0★ (2)In Winchester Center
Dorm Room Coaching and Counseling, LLCIn Winchester Center
Evolving Tree TherapyIn Winchester Center
Family Therapy of SheltonIn Winchester Center
Focus Center For Autism - Fresh Start SchoolIn Winchester Center
Healing the Child Within, LLCIn Winchester Center
Hope PaysonIn Winchester Center
In The Valley ABA LLCIn Winchester Center
Judith P. Tsukroff, LMFT1.0★ (1)In Winchester Center
judy lydecker lcsw ladcIn Winchester Center
Katina TsitaridisIn Winchester Center
LiveWell HolisticIn Winchester Center
Mindful Moments LLCIn Winchester Center
MJ Psychiatry LLC5.0★ (2)In Winchester Center
Move Forward, LLC, Dr Jill HansonIn Winchester Center
Pack ABA LLC5.0★ (1)In Winchester Center
Tus Nua Counseling LLCIn Winchester Center

How we ranked Winchester Center therapists and counselors

We scored 35 Winchester 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 Winchester 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 Winchester Center: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Winchester Center?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Winchester Center, CT is Sarah Osborne, LPC, LADC, EMDR Certified Therapist with an RP Score of 71/100. It has 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews. Unalome Healing Center (#2) and Oliver Taeb LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 35 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Winchester Center?

RankedPsychologists ranks 35 therapists and counselors serving Winchester Center, CT. 4 of them are based in Winchester Center; 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 Winchester Center work on weekends?

13 of 35 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Unalome Healing Center (#2), Oliver Taeb LLC (#3) and Mental Health Connecticut, Inc (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Winchester Center therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 35 rated therapists and counselors in Winchester Center is 4.6★, with a median of 9 reviews. Imagine Float has the most, 277 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Winchester Center count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 35 therapists and counselors serving Winchester Center.

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