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Best Couples Therapists in Mauldin, SC (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Mauldin: Relationship Coaching & Coupling, RP Score 71/100; 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 8

    Most-reviewed: Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Greenville, 444 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 52 ranked; ranked #8.

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52 Mauldin couples therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 3 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 52 rated practices.

Most of this list also appears on the Couples therapists in Greenville ranking. See Couples therapists in Greenville

Top 10 couples therapists in Mauldin 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 Mauldin at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Relationship Coaching & Coupling715.0★ (9)Berea, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Dr. Rick Barr - Individual, Marriage and Family Counseling714.1★ (9)Simpsonville, 3 mi awaySat · Evenings—
3Next Generation Counseling, LLC715.0★ (4)Greenville, 6 mi away——
4Suntia Smith, MSW, LISW674.8★ (43)Greenville, 6 mi away——
5Hadley H. Mullen, LISW-CP655.0★ (3)Greenville, 5 mi away——
6Eastside Family Therapy Associates643.5★ (8)Greer, 7 mi away——
7RB Therapy, LLC625.0★ (3)Gantt, 9 mi away——
8Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Greenville614.5★ (444)Greenville, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
9A Choice Christian Counseling595.0★ (3)Greenville, 2 mi away——
10Consola Esambe, Psychiatrist564.9★ (62)Greenville, 5 mi away——

The 52 best couples therapists in Mauldin, 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.

  2. #2 Dr. Rick Barr - Individual, Marriage and Family Counseling

    Based in Simpsonville, 3 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–9 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    700 NE Main St, Simpsonville, SC 29681
    View profile for Dr. Rick Barr - Individual, Marriage and Family Counseling(864) 354-4920

  4. #4 Suntia Smith, MSW, LISW

    Based in Greenville, 6 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.8★ from 43 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 43 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3445 Pelham Rd Ste B, Greenville, SC 29615
    View profile for Suntia Smith, MSW, LISW(864) 559-8181

  5. #5 Hadley H. Mullen, LISW-CP

    Based in Greenville, 5 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 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 9 AM–6 PM · Tue–Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    Cleveland Therapy, 7C Cleveland Ct, Greenville, SC 29607
    View profile for Hadley H. Mullen, LISW-CP(864) 350-4572

  7. #7 RB Therapy, LLC

    Based in Gantt, 9 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 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 closed · Tue–Thu 10 AM–6 PM · Fri 10 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3113 SC-153 Ste d, Piedmont, SC 29673
    View profile for RB Therapy, LLC(864) 209-1633

  10. #10 Consola Esambe, Psychiatrist

    Based in Greenville, 5 mi away

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    30 Patewood Dr Bldg 2, Suite 160, Greenville, SC 29615
    View profile for Consola Esambe, Psychiatrist(864) 823-6649

  11. #11 LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Greenville

    Based in Greenville, 5 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.4★ from 294 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 294 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    30 Patewood Dr Bldg 2, Suite 160, Greenville, SC 29615
    View profile for LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Greenville(864) 823-6649

  12. #12 Joshua Neuer, LLC Counseling

    Based in Greenville, 7 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 106 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 106 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 10 AM–3 PM · Thu 10 AM–4 PM · Fri 10 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1326 Haywood Rd Ste 202, Greenville, SC 29615
    View profile for Joshua Neuer, LLC Counseling(864) 660-3844

  13. #13 Dr. Martha Smith, Counselor

    Based in Greenville, 5 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    30 Patewood Dr Bldg 2, Suite 160, Greenville, SC 29615
    View profile for Dr. Martha Smith, Counselor(864) 823-6649

  14. #14 Alba Giraldo, Counselor

    Based in Greenville, 5 mi away

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    30 Patewood Dr Bldg 2, Suite 160, Greenville, SC 29615
    View profile for Alba Giraldo, Counselor(864) 823-6649

  15. #15 Porsha Kimbrough, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

    Based in Greenville, 5 mi away

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    30 Patewood Dr Bldg 2, Suite 160, Greenville, SC 29615
    View profile for Porsha Kimbrough, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner(864) 823-6649

  16. #16 Riner Counseling, LLC

    Based in Greenville, 6 mi away

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1990 Augusta St, Greenville, SC 29605
    View profile for Riner Counseling, LLC(864) 666-3538

  18. #18 Dawn M. Harbin, Counselor

    Based in Greenville, 5 mi away

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    30 Patewood Dr Bldg 2, Suite 160, Greenville, SC 29615
    View profile for Dawn M. Harbin, Counselor(864) 823-6649

  21. #21 Julia Rodriguez, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

    Based in Greenville, 5 mi away

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    30 Patewood Dr Bldg 2, Suite 160, Greenville, SC 29615
    View profile for Julia Rodriguez, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner(864) 823-6649

  22. #22 Regarding You Therapy

    Based in Greenville, 7 mi away

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    100 Whitsett St, Greenville, SC 29601
    View profile for Regarding You Therapy(864) 214-5680

  23. #23 Still Wind Ministries

    Based in Greenville, 3 mi away

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, 3 mi from Mauldin.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1231 Woodruff Rd, Greenville, SC 29607
    View profile for Still Wind Ministries(864) 234-1150

  24. #24 Mary Katherine Therapy

    Based in Greenville, 3 mi away

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, 3 mi from Mauldin.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    11 Davis Keats Dr, Greenville, SC 29607
    View profile for Mary Katherine Therapy(864) 202-6537

  25. #25 Yvonne Fernandez, Counselor

    Based in Greenville, 5 mi away

    53/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    30 Patewood Dr Bldg 2, Suite 160, Greenville, SC 29615
    View profile for Yvonne Fernandez, Counselor(864) 823-6649

How we ranked Mauldin couples therapists

We scored 52 Mauldin 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 Mauldin 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 Mauldin: frequently asked questions

Who is the best couples therapist in Mauldin?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked couples therapist in Mauldin, SC is Relationship Coaching & Coupling with an RP Score of 71/100. It has 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Dr. Rick Barr - Individual, Marriage and Family Counseling (#2) and Next Generation Counseling, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 52 couples therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 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 Mauldin work on weekends?

3 of 52 ranked couples therapists post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Relationship Coaching & Coupling (#1), Dr. Rick Barr - Individual, Marriage and Family Counseling (#2) and Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Greenville (#8). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Mauldin couples therapists have?

The median Google rating among 52 rated couples therapists in Mauldin is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Greenville has the most, 444 reviews, and ranks #8. 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 Mauldin count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Mauldin 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 Mauldin 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 Mauldin

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 52 couples therapists serving Mauldin.

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