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Best Family Therapists in Greenville, SC (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Greenville: VISION Youth and Family Christian Counseling, RP Score 76/100; 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

  2. 6

    Most-reviewed: Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Greenville, 444 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 52 ranked; ranked #6.

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

52 Greenville family therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 6 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 52 rated practices.

Top 10 family therapists in Greenville 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 family therapists in Greenville at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1VISION Youth and Family Christian Counseling765.0★ (8)Greenville—Overall
2Connection Builders695.0★ (4)Greenville——
3The Pelham Center683.7★ (3)Greenville——
4Carolina Family Services683.5★ (37)GreenvilleEvenings—
5Greenville Therapy Center682.1★ (7)Greenville——
6Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Greenville664.5★ (444)GreenvilleSat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
7Safe Harbor633.3★ (47)GreenvilleSat · Sun · Evenings—
8Modern Wellness Family Counseling (Greenville)624.6★ (9)Greenville——
9Emerge Family Therapy Center & Teaching Clinic614.3★ (4)GreenvilleEvenings—
10Greenville Behavioral Counseling & Detoxification Therapy612.3★ (3)GreenvilleSat · Sun · Evenings—

The 52 best family therapists in Greenville, 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 Connection Builders

    Based in Greenville

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family 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 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    832 Wade Hampton Blvd Ste 108, Greenville, SC 29609
    View profile for Connection Builders(843) 697-2691

  3. #3 The Pelham Center

    Based in Greenville

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3150 SC-14, Greenville, SC 29615
    View profile for The Pelham Center

  4. #4 Carolina Family Services

    Based in Greenville

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.5★ from 37 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.5★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    17 Memorial Medical Dr, Greenville, SC 29605
    View profile for Carolina Family Services(864) 283-0637

  5. #5 Greenville Therapy Center

    Based in Greenville

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 2.1★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.1★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3519 Pelham Rd, Greenville, SC 29615
    View profile for Greenville Therapy Center(864) 234-6778

  7. #7 Safe Harbor

    Based in Greenville

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and proximity: 3.3★ from 47 Google reviews, based in Greenville.

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

    • 3.3★ from 47 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    429 N Main St, Greenville, SC 29601
    View profile for Safe Harbor(800) 291-2139

  14. #14 Joshua Neuer, LLC Counseling

    Based in Greenville

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 106 Google reviews, based in Greenville.

    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

  15. #15 All Seasons Counseling

    Based in Greenville

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and proximity: 3.1★ from 8 Google reviews, based in Greenville.

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

    • 3.1★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    1010 E North St, Greenville, SC 29601
    View profile for All Seasons Counseling

  17. #17 Ellie Mental Health

    Based in Greenville

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.1★ from 8 Google reviews, based in Greenville.

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

    • 4.1★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    430 Woodruff Rd Ste 450, Greenville, SC 29607
    View profile for Ellie Mental Health(864) 400-5130

  19. #19 Consola Esambe, Psychiatrist

    Based in Greenville

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews, based in Greenville.

    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

  20. #20 LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Greenville

    Based in Greenville

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.4★ from 294 Google reviews, based in Greenville.

    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

  22. #22 Dr. Martha Smith, Counselor

    Based in Greenville

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.8★ from 30 Google reviews, based in Greenville.

    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

  23. #23 Alba Giraldo, Counselor

    Based in Greenville

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.9★ from 23 Google reviews, based in Greenville.

    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

  24. #24 Dawn M. Harbin, Counselor

    Based in Greenville

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews, based in Greenville.

    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

  25. #25 Yvonne Fernandez, Counselor

    Based in Greenville

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.9★ from 9 Google reviews, based in Greenville.

    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

Family 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 52 ranked family therapists here; the rest are on their profiles.

family therapists in Greenville, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Dr. Rick Barr - Individual, Marriage and Family Counseling564.1★ (9)10 mi
27Endeavor Counseling Associates565.0★ (8)In Greenville
28Forgive & Live Ministries565.0★ (4)In Greenville
29Misha Gibson, Counselor564.9★ (7)In Greenville
30Nancy Drouse, Counselor565.0★ (7)In Greenville
31Elena Corral Therapy565.0★ (9)In Greenville
32City Center Counseling Ministries565.0★ (3)In Greenville
33Vive Greenville563.8★ (20)In Greenville
34Emily Strain, Counselor564.1★ (9)In Greenville
35Amy Lowe, Counselor565.0★ (4)In Greenville
36Mindful Upstate Counseling565.0★ (4)In Greenville
37Still Wind Ministries565.0★ (3)In Greenville
38All About Change553.6★ (30)In Greenville
39Bay Laurel Center For Psychotherapy553.5★ (13)In Greenville
40Susannah Long Therapy Services, LLC555.0★ (5)In Greenville
41Grace Jones Family Therapy, LLC555.0★ (10)8 mi
42Eastside Family Therapy Associates543.5★ (8)8 mi
43Gregory S. Smith & Associates, P.A.534.5★ (46)6 mi
44Compass of Carolina522.5★ (29)In Greenville
45Upstate Family Solutions504.7★ (14)8 mi
46Whole Self Counseling505.0★ (7)8 mi
47Fawn Moyer, LPC494.2★ (5)8 mi
48Jacqueline Sasso Therapy Services, LLC485.0★ (7)10 mi
49Robins Nest Counseling, LLC485.0★ (5)10 mi
50LivingRite Mental Health Therapy Services465.0★ (3)12 mi

Also serving Greenville

20 more family 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 family therapists serving Greenville
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Amaryllis Counseling3.5★ (17)In Greenville
Beyond Now Counseling LLC5.0★ (16)In Greenville
Bloom Therapy Center3.9★ (54)In Greenville
Canterbury Counseling Center3.2★ (17)In Greenville
Essence of the Mind Behavioral Health and Wellness5.0★ (18)In Greenville
Greenbrook Mental Wellness Centers4.6★ (19)In Greenville
Greenville Brain Training5.0★ (29)In Greenville
Greenville Mental Health Center2.0★ (82)In Greenville
Healing Valleys Counseling5.0★ (17)In Greenville
iTrust Wellness4.6★ (438)In Greenville
Ladd Psychiatry4.3★ (32)In Greenville
Milestone Therapy Group LLC.5.0★ (30)In Greenville
MindWell Mental Health4.8★ (199)In Greenville
New Beginnings Palmetto, LLC3.3★ (39)In Greenville
OLIVE TREE COUNSELING & CONSULTATION5.0★ (17)In Greenville
Riner Counseling, LLC4.9★ (34)In Greenville
Roper Creek Psychiatry & Counseling4.5★ (35)In Greenville
Sellman Gary K MD4.4★ (17)In Greenville
Suntia Smith, MSW, LISW4.8★ (43)In Greenville
True to Herself Therapy for Girls and Women4.8★ (18)In Greenville

How we ranked Greenville family therapists

We scored 52 Greenville family 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 Greenville 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 family therapist

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure family therapy is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. Marriage and family therapists (LMFT) are trained to work with families as a whole; psychologists and counselors may also offer family sessions, so ask about their training.
  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 family 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 family therapy?
  • Who would you want to attend the first session?
  • 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.

Family therapists in Greenville: frequently asked questions

Who is the best family therapist in Greenville?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked family therapist in Greenville, SC is VISION Youth and Family Christian Counseling with an RP Score of 76/100. It has 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews. Connection Builders (#2) and The Pelham Center (#3) follow. We ranked 52 family therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many family therapists are there in Greenville?

RankedPsychologists ranks 52 family therapists serving Greenville, SC. 38 of them are based in Greenville; 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 family therapists in Greenville work on weekends?

6 of 52 ranked family therapists post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Greenville (#6), Safe Harbor (#7) and Greenville Behavioral Counseling & Detoxification Therapy (#10). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Greenville family therapists have?

The median Google rating among 52 rated family therapists in Greenville is 4.7★, with a median of 8 reviews. Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Greenville has the most, 444 reviews, and ranks #6. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank family therapists?

Each family 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 family therapists outside Greenville count in this ranking?

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

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

Who attends family therapy?

It depends on the concern. Sessions may include the whole household, a parent and one child, or adult family members. Ask the practice how it decides who comes and whether it also sees people individually.

Can I see a family 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 Greenville

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 52 family therapists serving Greenville.

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