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Best Couples Therapists in St. Petersburg, FL (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in St. Petersburg: KDM Counseling Group, RP Score 78/100; 5.0★ from 155 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 4 PM.

  2. 14

    Most-reviewed: McNulty Counseling and Wellness, 495 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 101 ranked; ranked #14.

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

101 St. Petersburg couples therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 39 open Saturdays and 16 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 101 rated practices.

Top 10 couples therapists in St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1KDM Counseling Group785.0★ (155)St. PetersburgSat · EveningsOverall
2Coffee Counseling, Coaching, and Consulting, LLC754.9★ (40)St. PetersburgSat · Evenings—
3St. Petersburg Counseling | Marriage, Family, & Individual Counseling725.0★ (43)St. Petersburg——
4Karen Card - Dating & Relationship Coach724.0★ (4)St. PetersburgSat—
5Barbara Rhode, LMFT695.0★ (4)St. Petersburg——
6Monica Burton LMFT675.0★ (4)Gulfport, 3 mi awayEvenings—
7Swindall David E674.0★ (21)Pinellas Park, 5 mi awayEvenings—
8Chosen Life Specialists, LLC665.0★ (52)Tampa, 16 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Rise In Love Counseling / Megan Szczepanik, LCSW (formerly Suncoast Imago)664.4★ (7)Largo, 9 mi awaySat · Evenings—
10In Between Counseling665.0★ (27)Seminole, 8 mi away——

The 101 best couples therapists in St. Petersburg, 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 St. Petersburg

    #1 KDM Counseling Group

    Based in St. Petersburg

    78/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 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.

    • 5.0★ from 155 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2931 1st Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712
    View profile for KDM Counseling Group(727) 437-0980

  3. #3 St. Petersburg Counseling | Marriage, Family, & Individual Counseling

    Based in St. Petersburg

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 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.

    • 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5536 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33707
    View profile for St. Petersburg Counseling | Marriage, Family, & Individual Counseling(727) 565-2808

  5. #5 Barbara Rhode, LMFT

    Based in St. Petersburg

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–4 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    The Alexander Building, 535 Central Ave Ste 317, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
    View profile for Barbara Rhode, LMFT(727) 418-7882

  6. #6 Monica Burton LMFT

    Based in Gulfport, 3 mi away

    67/100RP Score

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

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 10 AM–2 PM · Thu 12 PM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2838 Beach Blvd S, Gulfport, FL 33707
    View profile for Monica Burton LMFT(727) 565-2551

  7. #7 Swindall David E

    Based in Pinellas Park, 5 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 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.

    • 4.0★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5580 Park Blvd Ste 6, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
    View profile for Swindall David E(727) 544-9305

  8. #8 Chosen Life Specialists, LLC

    Based in Tampa, 16 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 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
    View profile for Chosen Life Specialists, LLC(877) 471-8020

  9. #9 Rise In Love Counseling / Megan Szczepanik, LCSW (formerly Suncoast Imago)

    Based in Largo, 9 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 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–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    12851 Cumberland Dr, Largo, FL 33773
    View profile for Rise In Love Counseling / Megan Szczepanik, LCSW (formerly Suncoast Imago)(727) 642-4746

  10. #10 In Between Counseling

    Based in Seminole, 8 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 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.

    • 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8588 Starkey Rd, Seminole, FL 33777
    View profile for In Between Counseling(813) 957-1036

  12. #12 It Begins Within Therapy

    Based in St. Petersburg

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews, based in St. Petersburg.

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

    • 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8:30 AM–8:30 PM
    Address
    12425 28th St #100, St. Petersburg, FL 33716
    View profile for It Begins Within Therapy(727) 624-0988

  13. #13 Pamela G. Wiggins, LMHC

    Based in Pinellas Park, 6 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 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.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Fri 10 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    A-1, 9365 US Hwy 19 N, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
    View profile for Pamela G. Wiggins, LMHC(727) 575-7060

  15. #15 South Tampa Therapy

    Based in Tampa, 17 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 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
    View profile for South Tampa Therapy(813) 240-3237

  16. #16 Dr. Jeri Devale PhD Psychotherapist and Lic. Marriage, Family, Child Counselor

    Based in Pinellas Park, 4 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 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.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 1 PM–5 PM
    Address
    6241 43rd Terrace N, Kenneth City, FL 33709
    View profile for Dr. Jeri Devale PhD Psychotherapist and Lic. Marriage, Family, Child Counselor(727) 374-3092

  21. #21 Sandra Orr, LMFT

    Based in Safety Harbor, 15 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 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
    View profile for Sandra Orr, LMFT(727) 612-1266

  22. #22 Tidal Haus Therapy

    Based in Largo, 11 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 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–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3665 E Bay Dr Ste. 204, #229, Largo, FL 33771
    View profile for Tidal Haus Therapy(727) 386-6622

  23. #23 Lori Bourgard, Ph.D.

    Based in St. Petersburg

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, based in St. Petersburg.

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

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4763 1st Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33711
    View profile for Lori Bourgard, Ph.D.(727) 710-2679

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

couples therapists in St. Petersburg, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26The Right Marriage Christian Counseling and Coaching604.8★ (23)18 mi
27West Coast Behavioral Healthcare604.2★ (5)In St. Petersburg
28The Image of You Counseling, LLC.605.0★ (10)In St. Petersburg
29Be Your Best Self & Thrive Counseling594.8★ (45)In St. Petersburg
30Institute of Healing Arts and Films Inc595.0★ (3)In St. Petersburg
31Richard Tifft, M.A., Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist594.7★ (23)18 mi
32Mr. Matthew Welch595.0★ (5)20 mi
33Coastal Tides Counseling585.0★ (10)16 mi
34Winning At Home585.0★ (5)In St. Petersburg
35Sheldon Wykell, LCSW573.9★ (11)In St. Petersburg
36Tampa Bay Area Counseling DBA TBAC Group574.3★ (35)In St. Petersburg
37Pinnacle ADHD Counseling Center575.0★ (5)In St. Petersburg
38Family Psychology Associates574.4★ (5)In St. Petersburg
39Harvest Counseling St. Petersburg575.0★ (4)In St. Petersburg
40Shanon Roberts Counseling565.0★ (3)17 mi
41Dr. Ariana Wittgenstein565.0★ (3)In St. Petersburg
42Authentic Well-being LLC | Mental Health Therapist St. Petersburg | Therapy and Counseling in St. Petersburg565.0★ (3)In St. Petersburg
43Elizabeth Mahaney (LMHC) Counselor, Mediator, (MFT) Marriage and Family, (Ph.D)564.5★ (31)17 mi
44BayBrooke Center563.0★ (3)In St. Petersburg
45Lori Georgiou, LMFT564.4★ (7)18 mi
46ME-Therapy554.1★ (9)In St. Petersburg
47Marriage and Family Services, Tampa, FL555.0★ (9)19 mi
48Saible Neuropsychology553.5★ (85)In St. Petersburg
49Renee Gillombardo, LMFT553.7★ (3)In St. Petersburg
50Lotus Counseling & Coaching554.9★ (36)9 mi

Also serving St. Petersburg

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 St. Petersburg
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Butler Hypnotherapy5.0★ (83)In St. Petersburg
Caring Community Counseling | Therapy | Psychiatry | Targeted Case Managment4.0★ (166)In St. Petersburg
Center for Wellness & Clinical Development, LLC5.0★ (23)In St. Petersburg
Cheri Anderson, LLC5.0★ (18)In St. Petersburg
Cheryl D' La Rotta4.1★ (18)In St. Petersburg
Christin Larue Counselor M.S., LMHC4.6★ (21)In St. Petersburg
Costello Center For Counseling4.9★ (193)In St. Petersburg
Cypress Wellness Center4.3★ (20)In St. Petersburg
Ellie Mental Health4.5★ (26)In St. Petersburg
Integrative Counsel4.9★ (27)In St. Petersburg
LunaJoy4.6★ (258)In St. Petersburg
Maddie Meditates Wellness Center4.9★ (108)In St. Petersburg
McNulty Counseling and Wellness- Tyrone4.6★ (33)In St. Petersburg
Nu Day Therapy Services, LLC5.0★ (20)In St. Petersburg
Resolution Today Associates4.4★ (18)In St. Petersburg
Suncoast Center, Inc.2.3★ (219)In St. Petersburg
The Healing Arts, LLC5.0★ (35)In St. Petersburg
The Holistic Mental Health Clinic4.7★ (42)In St. Petersburg
THERAPY for HER5.0★ (18)In St. Petersburg
Thorpe Chiropractic and Wellness4.9★ (519)In St. Petersburg

How we ranked St. Petersburg couples therapists

We scored 101 St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg: frequently asked questions

Who is the best couples therapist in St. Petersburg?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked couples therapist in St. Petersburg, FL is KDM Counseling Group with an RP Score of 78/100. It has 5.0★ from 155 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 4 PM. Coffee Counseling, Coaching, and Consulting, LLC (#2) and St. Petersburg Counseling | Marriage, Family, & Individual Counseling (#3) follow. We ranked 101 couples therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many couples therapists are there in St. Petersburg?

RankedPsychologists ranks 101 couples therapists serving St. Petersburg, FL. 31 of them are based in St. Petersburg; 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 St. Petersburg work on weekends?

39 of 101 ranked couples therapists post Saturday hours and 16 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are KDM Counseling Group (#1), Coffee Counseling, Coaching, and Consulting, LLC (#2) and Karen Card - Dating & Relationship Coach (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do St. Petersburg couples therapists have?

The median Google rating among 101 rated couples therapists in St. Petersburg is 4.9★, with a median of 13 reviews. McNulty Counseling and Wellness has the most, 495 reviews, and ranks #14. 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 St. Petersburg count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 101 couples therapists serving St. Petersburg.

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