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Best Therapists And Counselors in Yakima, WA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Yakima: William Ellis SAP Service, RP Score 80/100; 4.8★ from 126 Google reviews.

  2. 7

    Most-reviewed: Valley Health and Counseling, 159 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 31 ranked; ranked #7.

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

31 Yakima therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 6 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 3.7★ across 31 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Yakima 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 Yakima at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1William Ellis SAP Service804.8★ (126)Yakima—Overall
2Comprehensive Healthcare - Bridges762.9★ (13)YakimaSat · Sun · Evenings—
3Barth Clinic764.3★ (35)YakimaSat · Sun · Evenings—
4Comprehensive Healthcare: Pathways Adult Residential Treatment762.8★ (8)YakimaSat · Sun · Evenings—
5Cornerstone Counseling Center745.0★ (4)Yakima——
6Pia Hull, MS745.0★ (4)Yakima——
7Valley Health and Counseling734.7★ (159)Yakima—Most reviews
8Peaceful Solutions733.0★ (4)Yakima——
9Debby L. Gefroh, LMHC733.3★ (3)Yakima——
10Northwest Behavioral Clinic722.1★ (10)YakimaSat · Sun—

The 31 best therapists and counselors in Yakima, 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 Yakima

    #1 William Ellis SAP Service

    Based in Yakima

    80/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.8★ from 126 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 126 Google reviews
    Address
    505 S 3rd Ave Ste 16, Yakima, WA 98902
    View profile for William Ellis SAP Service(509) 853-5377

  3. #3 Barth Clinic

    Based in Yakima

    76/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.3★ from 35 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7:30 AM–6:30 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–5 PM · Sat 7:30 AM–1 PM · Sun 11 AM–4 PM
    Address
    201 E Lincoln Ave Ste 100, Yakima, WA 98901
    View profile for Barth Clinic(509) 457-5653

  6. #6 Pia Hull, MS

    Based in Yakima

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    411 S 12th Ave, Yakima, WA 98902
    View profile for Pia Hull, MS(509) 452-5300

  8. #8 Peaceful Solutions

    Based in Yakima

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    15 N Naches Ave, Yakima, WA 98901
    View profile for Peaceful Solutions(509) 985-7181

  9. #9 Debby L. Gefroh, LMHC

    Based in Yakima

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 3.3★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    1428 Summitview Ave, Yakima, WA 98902
    View profile for Debby L. Gefroh, LMHC(509) 949-1873

  11. #11 Mobile total wellness

    Based in Yakima

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 5:30 PM–9 PM · Fri–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3810 Kern Rd, Yakima, WA 98902
    View profile for Mobile total wellness(509) 402-1733

  15. #15 Behavioral Health Services

    Based in Yakima

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 3.6★ from 18 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.6★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    918 E Mead Ave, Yakima, WA 98903
    View profile for Behavioral Health Services(509) 453-1344

  18. #18 Triumph Treatment Services

    Based in Yakima

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.1★ from 51 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.1★ from 51 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    120 S 3rd St, Yakima, WA 98901
    View profile for Triumph Treatment Services(509) 248-1800

  25. #25 PHILLIPS CHANI, PHD, LMHC

    Based in Yakima

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 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–Thu 8 AM–5:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    1440 N 16th Ave Ste 4, Yakima, WA 98902
    View profile for PHILLIPS CHANI, PHD, LMHC(509) 966-1700

All 31 therapists and counselors

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #31, in RP Score order; each links to its profile.

therapists and counselors in Yakima, ranks 26 to 31
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Kendra Wagar, LMHC, PLLC663.7★ (3)In Yakima
27Joy Psychiatric Services663.7★ (6)In Yakima
28Comprehensive Healthcare652.5★ (79)In Yakima
29Tawnya L. Wright, DMFT(c), MEd, LMHC634.1★ (17)4 mi
30Behavioral Health Services, 12th Avenue592.6★ (5)In Yakima
31Comprehensive Healthcare - Opioid Treatment Program564.3★ (3)In Yakima

Also serving Yakima

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 Yakima
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Anthropos Health & Counseling Center, PLLC - Leslie C. Rodriguez, ARNP5.0★ (2)In Yakima
Believe in Recovery5.0★ (6)In Yakima
Blair Counseling & Forensic Evaluations5.0★ (2)In Yakima
Burns Martha1.5★ (2)In Yakima
Cascade Psychological Health5.0★ (2)In Yakima
Crest Counseling Service, P.S.1.0★ (2)In Yakima
Essence Holistic Health LLC5.0★ (2)In Yakima
Hires Gregg5.0★ (1)In Yakima
Ideal Option4.4★ (53)In Yakima
Jana Spasovski5.0★ (2)In Yakima
Kristi Hunziker2.5★ (2)In Yakima
Lake Aspen Professional Group: Vlahakis Jr George J MD5.0★ (1)In Yakima
Lori Drews, ARNP5.0★ (3)In Yakima
Mark Heeringa Counseling5.0★ (1)In Yakima
Oak Tree Counseling Services, LLC5.0★ (1)In Yakima
Robert M. Newell, Ph.D.3.7★ (3)In Yakima
The Middle Way Counseling Clinic2.0★ (1)In Yakima
Valley Therapy & Consulting - Dr. Victoria Schroder5.0★ (1)In Yakima
Wellness Counseling and Evaluation, PLLC5.0★ (2)In Yakima
Whitmer And Associates, Inc.1.0★ (1)In Yakima

How we ranked Yakima therapists and counselors

We scored 31 Yakima 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 Yakima 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 Yakima: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Yakima?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Yakima, WA is William Ellis SAP Service with an RP Score of 80/100. It has 4.8★ from 126 Google reviews. Comprehensive Healthcare - Bridges (#2) and Barth Clinic (#3) follow. We ranked 31 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Yakima?

RankedPsychologists ranks 31 therapists and counselors serving Yakima, WA. 30 of them are based in Yakima; 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 Yakima work on weekends?

6 of 31 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Comprehensive Healthcare - Bridges (#2), Barth Clinic (#3) and Comprehensive Healthcare: Pathways Adult Residential Treatment (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Yakima therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 31 rated therapists and counselors in Yakima is 3.7★, with a median of 8 reviews. Valley Health and Counseling has the most, 159 reviews, and ranks #7. 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 Yakima count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 31 therapists and counselors serving Yakima.

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