5. Miyazawa Yukino from Kareshi Kanojo no Jijou.
Why? First, she's overcome (mostly) her own personality flaws of vanity and pretentiousness, is intelligent and honest, and despite the occasional misunderstanding with Arima, manages to stay on track with him as well as her other friends. She's also adept at psychological manipulation, usually for more nefarious ends (e.g. the Culture Fair play), but surely she could extend the applications to therapy. She's never dealt with a "real" crisis, though (exploding cities, occult weirdness, and the like), so her ability to deal with psychotic maniacs is unknown.

4. Ruri from Martian Successor Nadesico.
Her "bedside manner" may be lacking, but her oft-repeated diagnosis -- "baka" -- is pithy, to the point, and pretty accurate with regards to the Nadesico's crew.

3. Yang Wenli from Legend of the Galactic Heroes.
Lack of political acumen aside, he showed an understated sensitivity in dealing with the loyal Lt. Greenhill when word of her father's betrayal (and later death) arrived. No doubt this sensitivity extends to others under his care.

2. Totoro from My Neighbor Totoro.
Who can resist a giant, well, Totoro? Its playfulness and friendly antics with the neighborhood children were just what they needed. Recommended for anyone under age 10.

1. Himura Kenshin from Rurouni Kenshin (with apologies to Alex Kay).
Kenshin's preternatural skills of combat analysis enable him to sense his opponents' emotions, glimpse their inner conflicts, and talk them through these conflicts, preferably to a non-violent conclusion. The best example was probably his therapy session with Soujiro. As an added bonus, his skill with the sakaba-to allows him to deal with frustrated and violent patients.

and the 5 Worst Anime Therapists

5. Doctor Mima Murao from Key the Metal Idol.
More a parapsychological researcher than a therapist per se, but his experiments on his wife and daughter are reminiscent of psychology experiments at their worst; his deal with Ajo, however reluctant, also exposed his clients to danger. Not to be trusted, especially if you have psychic powers.

4. Masame Eiri (a.k.a. "God") from Serial Experiments Lain.
His attempts at manipulating Lain should clue you in as to his unreliability. Besides, any therapist who claims to be God probably needs therapy more than you do.

3. Ikari Gendou from Neon Genesis Evangelion.
Let's face it, Gendou wasn't exactly the most caring of fathers. In fact, it's hard to believe he has any concern for people unless they serve his twisted agenda. Another therapist to be avoided.

2. The wizards (under Dornkirk/Isaac Newton's guidance) in The Vision of Escaflowne.
Any group of therapists that forces a client to undergo a sex-change -- well, enough said.

1. Nakago from Fushigi Yuugi.
Nakago makes an interesting villain, but his mind-games with Hongo Yui in convincing her that she was raped probably indicate that any other clients would also fall under this sort of psychological spell. Too bad Yui never gets around to suing him....