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Best Therapists And Counselors in Winchester, VA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Winchester: Bloom Health Centers - Winchester, RP Score 74/100; 4.8★ from 389 Google reviews.

  2. 23

    Most-reviewed: Winchester Community Mental Health Center, 105 Google reviews at 1.8★, the most of 26 ranked after Bloom Health Centers - Winchester; ranked #23.

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

26 Winchester therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 5 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.0★ across 26 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Winchester 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 at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Bloom Health Centers - Winchester744.8★ (389)Winchester—Overall
2Dr. Christopher DeCanio745.0★ (7)Winchester——
3Susan J. Smoot, MFT734.2★ (5)Winchester——
4National Counseling Group733.5★ (11)Winchester——
5Fred Sabia, MS, Lighthouse Counseling735.0★ (3)Winchester——
6Morgan Naar Sutton, LPC722.3★ (4)Winchester——
7Dr. Brenda Ridgeway722.3★ (3)Winchester——
8Connected Communities714.5★ (8)WinchesterSat—
9Hope Counseling and Wellness715.0★ (5)WinchesterSat · Evenings—
10Grafton Integrated Health713.3★ (7)WinchesterEvenings—

The 26 best therapists and counselors in Winchester, 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 Dr. Christopher DeCanio

    Based in Winchester

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    1455 Senseny Rd, Winchester, VA 22602
    View profile for Dr. Christopher DeCanio(540) 722-9472

  3. #3 Susan J. Smoot, MFT

    Based in Winchester

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    1001 Berryville Pike, Winchester, VA 22601
    View profile for Susan J. Smoot, MFT(540) 550-3884

  4. #4 National Counseling Group

    Based in Winchester

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.5★ from 11 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.5★ from 11 Google reviews
    Address
    817 Cedar Creek Grade Ste 202, Winchester, VA 22602
    View profile for National Counseling Group(540) 450-2734

  6. #6 Morgan Naar Sutton, LPC

    Based in Winchester

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 2.3★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.3★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    125 S Cameron St, Winchester, VA 22601
    View profile for Morgan Naar Sutton, LPC(540) 722-0750

  7. #7 Dr. Brenda Ridgeway

    Based in Winchester

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 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
    210 S Braddock St, Winchester, VA 22601
    View profile for Dr. Brenda Ridgeway(703) 853-0959

  8. #8 Connected Communities

    Based in Winchester

    71/100RP Score

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

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

    • 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    629 Cedar Creek Grade Ste C1&2, Winchester, VA 22601
    View profile for Connected Communities(540) 404-5985

  9. #9 Hope Counseling and Wellness

    Based in Winchester

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 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–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3046 Valley Ave Ste 100, Winchester, VA 22601
    View profile for Hope Counseling and Wellness(240) 513-6127

  10. #10 Grafton Integrated Health

    Based in Winchester

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 12 AM–12 AM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    120 Bellview Ave, Winchester, VA 22601
    View profile for Grafton Integrated Health(540) 542-0200

  11. #11 Paladin Family Practice - Winchester Direct Primary Care

    Based in Winchester

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9:30 AM–5:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    158 Front Royal Pike Ste 311, Winchester, VA 22602
    View profile for Paladin Family Practice - Winchester Direct Primary Care(540) 405-8688

  12. #12 Healing Grace Counseling Services

    Based in Winchester

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family 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–Tue 9 AM–7 PM · Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    133 W Boscawen St #10, Winchester, VA 22601
    View profile for Healing Grace Counseling Services(540) 686-7831

  13. #13 Carpe Diem Counseling

    Based in Winchester

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.1★ from 28 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    201 N Loudoun St, Winchester, VA 22601
    View profile for Carpe Diem Counseling(540) 773-1620

  15. #15 Heartsease Psychotherapy, Leah Filomena LCSW, LSATP, PMH-C

    Based in Winchester

    68/100RP 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–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    149 N Loudoun St Ste 204, Winchester, VA 22601
    View profile for Heartsease Psychotherapy, Leah Filomena LCSW, LSATP, PMH-C(910) 389-4169

  16. #16 Psychotherapy Associates

    Based in Winchester

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.0★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    125 S Cameron St, Winchester, VA 22601
    View profile for Psychotherapy Associates(540) 722-0750

  18. #18 Cameron Pediatric Counseling

    Based in Winchester

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.5★ from 11 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.5★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    407 S Loudoun St, Winchester, VA 22601
    View profile for Cameron Pediatric Counseling(540) 550-8083

  20. #20 Nell Kushlak, LCSW PLLC

    Based in Winchester

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 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 9 AM–6 PM · Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 9 AM–4 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    124 Amherst St Ste 203, Winchester, VA 22601
    View profile for Nell Kushlak, LCSW PLLC(540) 242-1415

  24. #24 Blue Ridge Care

    Based in Winchester

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.5★ from 27 Google reviews, based in Winchester.

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

    • 4.5★ from 27 Google reviews
    Address
    333 W Cork St Unit 405, Winchester, VA 22601
    View profile for Blue Ridge Care(540) 313-9200

All 26 therapists and counselors

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

therapists and counselors in Winchester, ranks 26 to 26
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Sterling Mental Health603.8★ (25)In Winchester

Also serving Winchester

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
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
ARS of Winchester3.6★ (52)In Winchester
Bridging the Gaps4.5★ (18)In Winchester
BrightView4.8★ (39)In Winchester
Brown Robert C5.0★ (2)In Winchester
Centered On Change LLC5.0★ (2)In Winchester
Changing Minds Counseling, LLC5.0★ (1)In Winchester
Counseling Associates, P.C.3.0★ (2)In Winchester
David Adams Counseling LLC5.0★ (1)In Winchester
Dr. James Lizer3.0★ (2)In Winchester
E.A.S. Winchester, PLLC3.0★ (2)In Winchester
Geoffrey Byrd, LPC5.0★ (2)In Winchester
Lighthouse Counselling5.0★ (1)In Winchester
Michael Ellis3.0★ (2)In Winchester
Sarah C. Childress, MED5.0★ (3)In Winchester
Silvia Restivo Counseling Services4.0★ (1)In Winchester
The Recovery Connection4.9★ (32)In Winchester
Thrive Under 5 - Pam Haefner5.0★ (1)In Winchester
Tina Johnston5.0★ (2)In Winchester
Wellness 81.0★ (1)In Winchester
Winchester Psychological Assessment, LLC3.3★ (4)In Winchester

How we ranked Winchester therapists and counselors

We scored 26 Winchester 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 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: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Winchester?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Winchester, VA is Bloom Health Centers - Winchester with an RP Score of 74/100. It has 4.8★ from 389 Google reviews. Dr. Christopher DeCanio (#2) and Susan J. Smoot, MFT (#3) follow. We ranked 26 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Winchester?

RankedPsychologists ranks 26 therapists and counselors serving Winchester, VA. 26 of them are based in Winchester; 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 work on weekends?

5 of 26 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Connected Communities (#8), Hope Counseling and Wellness (#9) and Healing Grace Counseling Services (#12). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Winchester therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 26 rated therapists and counselors in Winchester is 4.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. Bloom Health Centers - Winchester has the most, 389 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 Winchester count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Winchester 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 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

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 26 therapists and counselors serving Winchester.
  2. November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.

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