137 couples therapists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Clearwater: Richard Tifft, M.A., Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, RP Score 73/100; 4.7★ from 23 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 1 PM.
Most-reviewed: LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Palm Harbor, 323 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 137 ranked; ranked #44.
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137 Clearwater couples therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 43 open Saturdays and 18 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 137 rated practices.
Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.
| Rank | Business | RP Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richard Tifft, M.A., Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist | 73 | 4.7★ (23) | Clearwater | Sat · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Mr. Matthew Welch | 71 | 5.0★ (5) | Dunedin, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Sandra Orr, LMFT | 69 | 4.6★ (19) | Safety Harbor, 7 mi away | Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Rise In Love Counseling / Megan Szczepanik, LCSW (formerly Suncoast Imago) | 68 | 4.4★ (7) | Largo, 6 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Ha Alberti | 66 | 5.0★ (6) | Tampa, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Tidal Haus Therapy | 66 | 5.0★ (3) | Largo, 5 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 7 | Chosen Life Specialists, LLC | 65 | 5.0★ (52) | Tampa, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | KDM Counseling Group | 65 | 5.0★ (155) | St. Petersburg, 16 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | In Between Counseling | 65 | 5.0★ (27) | Seminole, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Clearwater | 65 | 4.7★ (67) | Clearwater | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
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.
Ranked #1 in Clearwater
Based in Clearwater
Ranked #1 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.
Based in Dunedin, 5 mi away
Ranked #2 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.
Based in Safety Harbor, 7 mi away
Ranked #3 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.
Based in Largo, 6 mi away
Ranked #4 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.
Based in Tampa, 12 mi away
Ranked #5 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.
Based in Largo, 5 mi away
Ranked #6 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.
Based in Tampa, 17 mi away
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.
Based in St. Petersburg, 16 mi away
Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 155 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Seminole, 8 mi away
Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Clearwater
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.7★ from 67 Google reviews, based in Clearwater.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Safety Harbor, 7 mi away
Ranked #11 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.
Based in Tampa, 20 mi away
Ranked #12 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.
Based in Palm Harbor, 9 mi away
Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Pinellas Park, 10 mi away
Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.0★ from 21 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in St. Petersburg, 17 mi away
Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Clearwater
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, based in Clearwater.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Pinellas Park, 10 mi away
Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Clearwater
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews, based in Clearwater.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Tampa, 17 mi away
Ranked #19 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.
Based in St. Petersburg, 15 mi away
Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in New Port Richey, 19 mi away
Ranked #21 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.
Based in Clearwater
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.9★ from 51 Google reviews, based in Clearwater.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in St. Petersburg, 17 mi away
Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Pinellas Park, 12 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Clearwater
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, based in Clearwater.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#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 137 ranked couples therapists here; the rest are on their profiles.
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.
We scored 137 Clearwater 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Clearwater data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Review volume | 5% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of Google reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availability | Measured |
| Specialty focus | 25% | How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 15% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
