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Best Therapists And Counselors in Woodrow, NY (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Woodrow: Inner Peace and Positivity Mental Health Counseling Services, PLLC, RP Score 74/100; 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 46

    Most-reviewed: Redefine Healthcare - Edison, NJ, 1,551 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 795 ranked; ranked #46.

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

795 Woodrow therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 314 open Saturdays and 185 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 795 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Woodrow 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 Woodrow at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Inner Peace and Positivity Mental Health Counseling Services, PLLC745.0★ (11)Staten Island, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2A Place For You Mental Health Counseling PC745.0★ (11)Staten Island, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Thrive Creative Arts Therapy734.8★ (19)Staten Island, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Potential Self Mental Health Counseling, PC735.0★ (8)Arverne, 2 mi away——
5Elizabeth Fadale, LMHC734.5★ (28)Staten Island, 3 mi away——
6AZZ Medical Associates - Primary Care - Old Bridge724.7★ (314)Old Bridge, 9 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7AZZ Medical Associates Primary care Clinic in Hazlet NJ714.9★ (79)Sayreville Junction, 9 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8BCS Counseling Group713.7★ (6)Carteret, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Lucy's counseling715.0★ (7)Linden, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10AZZ Medical Associates - Primary Care Clinic in Matawan NJ714.7★ (106)East Brunswick, 9 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 795 best therapists and counselors in Woodrow, 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 Woodrow

    Based in Staten Island, 2 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 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 9 AM–9 PM
    Address
    3930 Richmond Ave Ste 105, Staten Island, NY 10312
  2. Based in Staten Island, 2 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun 9 AM–9 PM
    Address
    3930 Richmond Ave, Staten Island, NY 10312
  3. Based in Staten Island, 3 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–9 PM · Tue–Wed 8 AM–8 PM · Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–8 PM · Sun 8 AM–7 PM
    Address
    4300 Hylan Blvd Ste 2D, Staten Island, NY 10312
  4. Based in Staten Island, 3 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.5★ from 28 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 28 Google reviews
    Address
    149 Barlow Ave, Staten Island, NY 10308
  5. Based in Sayreville Junction, 9 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.9★ from 79 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 79 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    Bethany Commons, 6 Bethany Rd Ste 97, Hazlet, NJ 07730
  6. Based in Carteret, 3 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–9 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 11 AM–5 PM · Sun 11 AM–4 PM
  7. Based in Linden, 7 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    N Wood Ave, Linden, NJ 07036
  8. 70/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.9★ from 28 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.9★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 11 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun 11 AM–7 PM
    Address
    2025 Richmond Ave Ste 220, Staten Island, NY 10314
  9. Based in Staten Island, 5 mi away

    70/100RP Score

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

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

    • 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 10 AM–7 PM
    Address
    2381 Hylan Blvd LL, Suite #2, Staten Island, NY 10306
  10. Based in Edison, 8 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.9★ from 91 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 91 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–10 PM · Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun 10 AM–4 PM
    Address
    3 Lincoln Hwy Ste 102a, Edison, NJ 08820
  11. Based in Staten Island, 2 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.1★ from 17 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 11 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4456 Amboy Rd, Staten Island, NY 10312
  12. 69/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.9★ from 54 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 54 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Fri 9:30 AM–7 PM · Sat 9:30 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    102 Green st Entrance on, Tisdale Pl, Woodbridge, NJ 07095
  13. Based in Avenel, 7 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–5 PM

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

Also serving Woodrow

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.

How we ranked Woodrow therapists and counselors

We scored 795 Woodrow 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 Woodrow 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 Woodrow: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Woodrow?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Woodrow, NY is Inner Peace and Positivity Mental Health Counseling Services, PLLC with an RP Score of 74/100. It has 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. A Place For You Mental Health Counseling PC (#2) and Thrive Creative Arts Therapy (#3) follow. We ranked 795 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Woodrow?

RankedPsychologists ranks 795 therapists and counselors serving Woodrow, NY. 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 Woodrow work on weekends?

314 of 795 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 185 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Inner Peace and Positivity Mental Health Counseling Services, PLLC (#1), A Place For You Mental Health Counseling PC (#2) and Thrive Creative Arts Therapy (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Woodrow therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 795 rated therapists and counselors in Woodrow is 4.7★, with a median of 11 reviews. Redefine Healthcare - Edison, NJ has the most, 1,551 reviews, and ranks #46. 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 Woodrow count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 795 therapists and counselors serving Woodrow.
  2. November 2026: 4 duplicate listings merged.