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Best Couples Therapists in Cheval, FL (2026)

134 couples therapists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Cheval: Tampa Bay Christian Counseling Center - Chris Cambas, LMFT, Certified Gottman Therapist, RP Score 71/100; 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews; open evenings.

  2. 36

    Most-reviewed: LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Tampa, 322 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 134 ranked; ranked #36.

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

134 Cheval couples therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 41 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 134 rated practices.

Top 10 couples therapists in Cheval 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 couples therapists in Cheval at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Tampa Bay Christian Counseling Center - Chris Cambas, LMFT, Certified Gottman Therapist714.7★ (13)Lutz, 1 mi awayEveningsOverall
2Christian Counseling Center of Tampa Bay704.5★ (8)Lutz, 1 mi awayEvenings—
3Relationship Enrichment Center705.0★ (6)Tampa, 7 mi away——
4Covenant Army Marriage704.9★ (32)Shady Hills, 2 mi away——
5Serenity Wellness Services694.3★ (28)Elfers, 6 mi awaySat · Evenings—
6Got Counseling LLC684.7★ (37)New Port Richey, 9 mi awaySat · Evenings—
7Chosen Life Specialists, LLC685.0★ (52)Tampa, 14 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Ha Alberti685.0★ (6)Tampa, 10 mi away——
9South Tampa Therapy674.9★ (56)Tampa, 15 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Lynne A. Santiago, PhD, LMHC663.7★ (3)Tampa, 11 mi away——

The 134 best couples therapists in Cheval, 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. 71/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    18524 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Lutz, FL 33548
  2. Based in Shady Hills, 2 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sun closed
  3. Based in Elfers, 6 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.3★ from 28 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue–Fri 11 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    13553 FL-54, Odessa, FL 33556
  4. Based in New Port Richey, 9 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.7★ from 37 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–8 PM · Wed 8:30 AM–8 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3030 Starkey Blvd #178, New Port Richey, FL 34655
  5. Based in Tampa, 14 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 10 AM–11:30 PM · Sun 2 PM–6 PM
    Address
    4920 W Cypress St Ste 104 PMB5021, Tampa, FL 33607
  6. Based in Tampa, 10 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    13035 W Linebaugh Ave #101, Tampa, FL 33626
  7. Based in Tampa, 15 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8:30 PM
    Address
    425 S Orleans Ave, Tampa, FL 33606
  8. 66/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.2★ from 13 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 1:30 PM–7 PM · Thu 10 AM–3:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    14499 N Dale Mabry Hwy Suite 164, Tampa, FL 33618
  9. 65/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–4:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    13911 Carrollwood Village Run, Tampa, FL 33618
  10. Based in Tampa, 8 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–4 PM · Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed closed · Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1202 W Linebaugh Ave A, Tampa, FL 33612
  11. 64/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    808 N Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602
  12. Based in Wesley Chapel, 11 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5806 Old Pasco Rd, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
  13. Based in Safety Harbor, 16 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 12 PM–8 PM · Tue 12 AM–8 PM · Wed–Thu 12 PM–8 PM · Fri–Sat closed · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    132 10th Ave N #105, Safety Harbor, FL 34695
  14. 61/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.7★ from 23 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 2 PM–8 PM · Sat 11 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2430 Estancia Blvd Ste 106, Clearwater, FL 33761
  15. Based in Dunedin, 18 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    1968 Bayshore Blvd, Dunedin, FL 34698
  16. Based in Tampa, 14 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3105 W Azeele St, Tampa, FL 33609
  17. Based in Safety Harbor, 15 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 11 AM–7 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    3135 Florida, 3135 FL-580, Safety Harbor, FL 34695

Couples therapists 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 134 ranked couples therapists here; the rest are on their profiles.

couples therapists in Cheval, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Shanon Roberts Counseling585.0★ (3)15 mi
27Rafael The Counselor, LLC584.2★ (5)13 mi
28Elizabeth Mahaney (LMHC) Counselor, Mediator, (MFT) Marriage and Family, (Ph.D)584.5★ (31)15 mi
29Boundless Hope Christian Clinical Counseling585.0★ (15)1 mi
30Harper Therapy : Yolanda Harper, LCSW, LLC585.0★ (47)4 mi
31Thomas Waterhouse, Counseling & Consulting575.0★ (9)16 mi
32Marriage Counseling Tampa | Dr. Crystal Hollenbeck575.0★ (3)15 mi
33Premier Psychological Services, P.L.574.5★ (11)5 mi
34Sandra Lee Therapy575.0★ (3)8 mi
35Community Victory Family Services, Inc. dba The Collective Wellness Institute564.7★ (13)7 mi
36LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Tampa564.5★ (322)5 mi
37Life Connections Counseling Center565.0★ (3)1 mi
38Fred Feliciano, MA, LMHC, PA & Trinity Life Counseling564.4★ (7)2 mi
39Christian Counseling of Tampa564.9★ (27)4 mi
40Blessing Ranch Ministries565.0★ (3)1 mi
41Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Tampa554.5★ (216)13 mi
42Float On Counseling, LLC554.9★ (32)5 mi
43Yulonda Leverett, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner555.0★ (30)5 mi
44It Begins Within Therapy554.9★ (82)14 mi
45Now and Zen Wellness LLC555.0★ (25)5 mi
46Caridad Martinez-Watson, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner554.6★ (36)5 mi
47Peter Stoyanov, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner554.7★ (26)5 mi
48Boundless Hope Christian Clinical Counseling554.7★ (43)10 mi
49Seasons Psychotherapy Associates544.4★ (7)8 mi
50Above & Beyond Christian Counseling - Tampa, Florida544.8★ (143)7 mi

Also serving Cheval

20 more couples therapists within 20 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked couples therapists serving Cheval
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Christianne Porta5.0★ (2)5 mi
Clear Vision Counseling5.0★ (7)In Cheval
David Shields, LMHC - Mental Health Counseling5.0★ (2)15 mi
Douglas Webster5.0★ (2)16 mi
Evolving Hope Counseling5.0★ (66)In Cheval
Fitness Marriage CoachingIn Cheval
Graceful Guidance Counseling Center5.0★ (1)In Cheval
Help to Evolve5.0★ (5)In Cheval
Kevin Stevenson, LMHC, MCAP4.5★ (2)15 mi
Lois A Miller, LCSW, PA5.0★ (2)16 mi
Maggie Flynn, Counselor5.0★ (2)14 mi
Marriage and Family Therapy Services1.0★ (2)11 mi
National Marriage Seminars of America3.0★ (2)1 mi
Refresh Marriage CounselingIn Cheval
The Communication DocIn Cheval
TOWARDS STABILITY COUNSELINGIn Cheval
Triple C ADHD Solutions, LLC5.0★ (14)In Cheval
Universal Therapy and Wellness5.0★ (3)In Cheval
West Coast Behavioral Therapy4.5★ (2)8 mi
Women Rewilding5.0★ (12)In Cheval

How we ranked Cheval couples therapists

We scored 134 Cheval couples therapists 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 Cheval 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 couples therapist

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure couples and marriage counseling is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. Ask what training they have in couples work specifically (for example the Gottman Method or Emotionally Focused Therapy).
  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 couples therapist

  • Are you accepting new clients, and how soon could I start?
  • Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
  • How much of your work is couples and marriage counseling?
  • Do you also see each partner on their own?
  • 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.

Couples therapists in Cheval: frequently asked questions

Who is the best couples therapist in Cheval?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked couples therapist in Cheval, FL is Tampa Bay Christian Counseling Center - Chris Cambas, LMFT, Certified Gottman Therapist with an RP Score of 71/100. It has 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews. It is open evenings. Christian Counseling Center of Tampa Bay (#2) and Relationship Enrichment Center (#3) follow. We ranked 134 couples therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many couples therapists are there in Cheval?

RankedPsychologists ranks 134 couples therapists serving Cheval, FL. 1 of them is based in Cheval; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 20 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 couples therapists in Cheval work on weekends?

41 of 134 ranked couples therapists post Saturday hours and 11 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Serenity Wellness Services (#5), Got Counseling LLC (#6) and Chosen Life Specialists, LLC (#7). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Cheval couples therapists have?

The median Google rating among 134 rated couples therapists in Cheval is 4.8★, with a median of 15 reviews. LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Tampa has the most, 322 reviews, and ranks #36. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank couples therapists?

Each couples 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 couples therapists outside Cheval count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Cheval city center, our service radius for couples therapists. 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 couples therapists 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 couples therapists in Cheval ranked?

Each practice gets an RP Score from 0 to 100 from 8 published factors, including its Google rating, how clearly it focuses on couples and marriage counseling and how close it is. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank. The score does not measure treatment outcomes.

Do both partners need to come to couples therapy?

Most couples therapists prefer to see both partners, at least at first, but many will start with one. Ask how they handle individual sessions. If there is violence or fear in the relationship, tell the therapist privately; many do not offer joint sessions in that situation.

Can I see a couples 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 Cheval

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 134 couples therapists serving Cheval.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.