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Best Family Therapists in Palm City, FL (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Palm City: Affirming Words Counseling LLC, RP Score 72/100; 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews; open Sundays until 4 PM.

  2. 20

    Most-reviewed: Riverview Community Mental Health Center, 128 Google reviews at 3.0★, the most of 34 ranked; ranked #20.

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

34 Palm City family therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 9 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 34 rated practices.

Top 10 family therapists in Palm City 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 Palm City at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Affirming Words Counseling LLC725.0★ (11)Palm CitySun · EveningsOverall
2PSL COUNSELING, LLC683.2★ (10)Port Saint Lucie, 7 mi away——
3Inspiring Hope Counseling Services, LLC675.0★ (3)Stuart, 2 mi awayEvenings—
4The Stuart Center for Couples & Families675.0★ (4)Stuart, 2 mi awayEvenings—
5Life Works Parenting Tools654.3★ (6)Stuart, 4 mi away——
6Luminescence Counseling625.0★ (24)Stuart, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7River Park Counseling, LLC605.0★ (22)Stuart, 2 mi awaySat · Evenings—
8Counseling For the Healing Mind584.7★ (14)Stuart, 3 mi awaySat · Evenings—
9Psychiatry of the Palm Beaches Stuart, FL574.6★ (45)Stuart, 2 mi away——
10Blue Heron Psychology564.9★ (36)Stuart, 3 mi awayEvenings—

The 34 best family therapists in Palm City, 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 Palm City

    #1 Affirming Words Counseling LLC

    Based in Palm City

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–7 PM · Tue 9 AM–12 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 9 AM–1 PM · Fri 12 PM–6 PM · Sat closed · Sun 1 PM–4 PM
    Address
    901 SW Martin Downs Blvd, Palm City, FL 34990
    View profile for Affirming Words Counseling LLC(973) 204-4100

  2. #2 PSL COUNSELING, LLC

    Based in Port Saint Lucie, 7 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.2★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.2★ from 10 Google reviews
    Address
    1856 SE Port St Lucie Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952
    View profile for PSL COUNSELING, LLC(772) 204-2558

  5. #5 Life Works Parenting Tools

    Based in Stuart, 4 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4441 SE Commerce Ave, Stuart, FL 34997
    View profile for Life Works Parenting Tools(800) 775-0405

  6. #6 Luminescence Counseling

    Based in Stuart, 3 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, 3 mi from Palm City.

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

    • 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    465 SE Riverside Dr, Stuart, FL 34994
    View profile for Luminescence Counseling(772) 207-0716

  7. #7 River Park Counseling, LLC

    Based in Stuart, 2 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, 2 mi from Palm City.

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

    • 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    615 SW St Lucie Crescent Ste 204, Stuart, FL 34994
    View profile for River Park Counseling, LLC(772) 206-0248

  10. #10 Blue Heron Psychology

    Based in Stuart, 3 mi away

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews, 3 mi from Palm City.

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

    • 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–9 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    1002 SE Monterey Commons Blvd #205, Stuart, FL 34996
    View profile for Blue Heron Psychology(772) 208-8538

  11. #11 Mind Body Therapeutics - Center for the Healing Arts

    Based in Stuart, 1 mi away

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and proximity: 2.8★ from 45 Google reviews, 1 mi from Palm City.

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

    • 2.8★ from 45 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–4:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2630 SE Willoughby Blvd #2B, Stuart, FL 34994
    View profile for Mind Body Therapeutics - Center for the Healing Arts(772) 486-4417

  14. #14 Agape Behavioral Center Florida Mental Health & Depression Treatment

    Based in Fort Pierce, 15 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    5081 NW Dunn Rd, Fort Pierce, FL 34981
    View profile for Agape Behavioral Center Florida Mental Health & Depression Treatment(772) 356-0416

  15. #15 Sea Glass Healing

    Based in Stuart, 2 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, 2 mi from Palm City.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    506 SW Federal Hwy #102, Stuart, FL 34994
    View profile for Sea Glass Healing(772) 480-3588

  18. #18 Life Thrive Solutions

    Based in Stuart, 2 mi away

    53/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and proximity: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, 2 mi from Palm City.

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

    • 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    770 SE Indian St Ste 24, Stuart, FL 34997
    View profile for Life Thrive Solutions(772) 210-4331

  19. #19 Rise Counseling Treasure Coast

    Based in Port Saint Lucie, 13 mi away

    52/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    6666 US-1, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952
    View profile for Rise Counseling Treasure Coast(772) 226-0383

  21. #21 Riggs Doris A

    Based in Jensen Beach, 6 mi away

    51/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.6★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”.

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

    • 3.6★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    3180 NE Maple Ave, Jensen Beach, FL 34957
    View profile for Riggs Doris A(772) 288-0560

  22. #22 Limitless Potentials: Jupiter Therapist & Counseling, Kathy Shafer Ph.D

    Based in Jupiter, 20 mi away

    50/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    351 S US-1 #100, Jupiter, FL 33477
    View profile for Limitless Potentials: Jupiter Therapist & Counseling, Kathy Shafer Ph.D(561) 799-6789

  23. #23 Paz Mental Health

    Based in Jupiter, 20 mi away

    46/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–7 PM
    Address
    175 Toney Penna Dr Ste 205, Jupiter, FL 33458
    View profile for Paz Mental Health(561) 464-6885

  25. #25 ClearPath Health LLC

    Based in Port Saint Lucie, 13 mi away

    46/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.7★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 3.7★ from 33 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1860 SW Fountainview Blvd #100, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
    View profile for ClearPath Health LLC(772) 348-0900

All 34 family therapists

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #34, in RP Score order; each links to its profile.

family therapists in Palm City, ranks 26 to 34
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Karni Kissil, Ph.D.455.0★ (22)20 mi
27Jupiter Community Counseling454.7★ (13)19 mi
28Jupiter Counseling Office of Dr. Ann Marie Semich, PhD, LMHC, LMFT445.0★ (21)19 mi
29Tree of Hope Play Therapy445.0★ (9)20 mi
30Hope Counseling Service425.0★ (4)20 mi
31Jaeger Counseling415.0★ (10)19 mi
32Best Life Counseling413.9★ (11)19 mi
33Creative Living Therapies404.0★ (4)19 mi
34John C. Profera, ARNP404.3★ (6)20 mi

Also serving Palm City

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 Palm City
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
ABA Therapy Solutions, LLC3.9★ (22)In Palm City
Better Together Counseling5.0★ (2)In Palm City
Caterpillar Counseling LLCIn Palm City
Charis Counseling LLCIn Palm City
Clear Intentions Counseling - Savannah Fulford, LMHC5.0★ (2)3 mi
Dr Constance DelGiudice Counseling & Sex Therapy5.0★ (2)2 mi
Elisa Horton, LMFT, LMHC, NCC, Inc.5.0★ (1)In Palm City
GentleWave Counseling, Consultation, & Clinical Supervision5.0★ (1)In Palm City
Joseph West, LMHC3.7★ (3)In Palm City
Maria D. Quinones-Perez, LMHC5.0★ (3)In Palm City
MARK J SCHOLL, LMHC, NBCC5.0★ (1)In Palm City
New Day Psychiatry LLC5.0★ (36)In Palm City
Palm City Wellness4.9★ (18)In Palm City
Pediatric Therapy Links4.8★ (25)In Palm City
Phoenix Mental Health LLC5.0★ (2)2 mi
Rao Family Counseling5.0★ (2)5 mi
Rasa Healing, LLC5.0★ (7)In Palm City
Ruthie Steinberg, LMHCIn Palm City
Sarah Paulick5.0★ (1)In Palm City
Shelley Dodt3.0★ (2)In Palm City

How we ranked Palm City family therapists

We scored 34 Palm City 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 Palm City 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 Palm City: frequently asked questions

Who is the best family therapist in Palm City?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked family therapist in Palm City, FL is Affirming Words Counseling LLC with an RP Score of 72/100. It has 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews. It is open Sundays until 4 PM. PSL COUNSELING, LLC (#2) and Inspiring Hope Counseling Services, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 34 family therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many family therapists are there in Palm City?

RankedPsychologists ranks 34 family therapists serving Palm City, FL. 1 of them is based in Palm City; 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 Palm City work on weekends?

9 of 34 ranked family therapists post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Luminescence Counseling (#6), River Park Counseling, LLC (#7) and Counseling For the Healing Mind (#8). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Palm City family therapists have?

The median Google rating among 34 rated family therapists in Palm City is 4.7★, with a median of 14 reviews. Riverview Community Mental Health Center has the most, 128 reviews, and ranks #20. 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 Palm City count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Palm City 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 Palm City 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 Palm City

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 34 family therapists serving Palm City.

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