77/100RP Score
Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.9★ from 48 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Best Psychiatrists in Riviera Beach, FL (2026)
273 psychiatrists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Riviera Beach: Gozal Lyad MD, RP Score 77/100; 4.9★ from 48 Google reviews.
- 34
Most-reviewed: Daylight Recovery Center, 350 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 273 ranked; ranked #34.
Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
273 Riviera Beach psychiatrists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 65 open Saturdays and 41 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 273 rated practices.
Top 10 psychiatrists in Riviera Beach 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.
| Rank | Business | RP Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gozal Lyad MD | 77 | 4.9★ (48) | West Palm Beach, 4 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Fairway Psychiatry | 75 | 5.0★ (3) | Palm Beach Gardens, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Brett Flanagan | 75 | 4.8★ (25) | Palm Beach Gardens, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Michael J. Kittay, MD | 75 | 5.0★ (21) | West Palm Beach, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Harmony Life LLC | 75 | 5.0★ (10) | Palm Beach Gardens, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Dr. Jeryl Kershner | 74 | 4.0★ (3) | West Palm Beach, 2 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Mark G. Agresti, M.D., LLC | 73 | 4.8★ (190) | Riviera Beach | — | — |
| 8 | SoleMar Psychiatry | 73 | 5.0★ (75) | West Palm Beach, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Meera Joseph, MD | 72 | 5.0★ (5) | Palm Beach Gardens, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Michelle Chaney | 72 | 4.3★ (6) | Palm Beach Gardens, 7 mi away | — | — |
The 273 best psychiatrists in Riviera Beach, 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.
Based in Palm Beach Gardens, 5 mi away
75/100RP ScoreRanked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Palm Beach Gardens, 4 mi away
75/100RP ScoreRanked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in West Palm Beach, 5 mi away
75/100RP ScoreRanked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Palm Beach Gardens, 4 mi away
75/100RP ScoreRanked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in West Palm Beach, 2 mi away
74/100RP ScoreRanked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychiatrist”, 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Riviera Beach
73/100RP ScoreRanked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.8★ from 190 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in West Palm Beach, 6 mi away
73/100RP ScoreRanked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Palm Beach Gardens, 7 mi away
72/100RP ScoreRanked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
#10 Michelle Chaney
Based in Palm Beach Gardens, 7 mi away
72/100RP ScoreRanked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Palm Springs, 8 mi away
71/100RP ScoreRanked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 205 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#12 Mangrola Raju MD
Based in Jupiter, 9 mi away
71/100RP ScoreRanked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Palm Beach Gardens, 6 mi away
71/100RP ScoreRanked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 2.8★ from 14 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Palm Beach Gardens, 5 mi away
71/100RP ScoreRanked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.8★ from 125 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Palm Beach Gardens, 5 mi away
71/100RP ScoreRanked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#16 Petit Psychiatry
Based in West Palm Beach, 7 mi away
70/100RP ScoreRanked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.2★ from 36 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Palm Beach Gardens, 4 mi away
70/100RP ScoreRanked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.7★ from 55 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in West Palm Beach, 2 mi away
70/100RP ScoreRanked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.6★ from 56 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Wellington, 14 mi away
70/100RP ScoreRanked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.8★ from 140 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Jupiter, 9 mi away
70/100RP ScoreRanked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.9★ from 155 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenacres City, 12 mi away
70/100RP ScoreRanked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.6★ from 63 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in West Palm Beach, 5 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#23 Aron Tendler, MD
Based in West Palm Beach, 4 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.1★ from 40 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Jupiter, 9 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Jupiter, 9 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.8★ from 95 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Psychiatrists 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 273 ranked psychiatrists here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Riviera Beach
20 more psychiatrists within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Mind Psychiatry | 5.0★ (2) | 31 mi |
| Dr. Anisha Gulati | 5.0★ (2) | 27 mi |
| Dr. Arnold S. Hartman, MD | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Dr. Ebony Davis | 3.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Dr. Eli Nader, MD | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Dr. Juan Oms | 5.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| Dr. Neri Barnea | 1.0★ (2) | 38 mi |
| Ellen Babinsky, DO | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Gemini Counseling | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| GroundWork CBT | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Happy Sol Health | 5.0★ (2) | 37 mi |
| Health Haven Atlantis | 3.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Inlet Psychiatry | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Luma Path Mental Health & Wellness | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Michael S. Cohen, MD Psychiatry | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Pompano Youth Treatment Center | 3.0★ (2) | 36 mi |
| Psychiatry Boutique | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| TruMediq Mental Health | Psychiatrist | 5.0★ (2) | 38 mi |
| Unity Advanced Healthcare And Wellness, PLLC | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Werboff Robert MD | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
How we ranked Riviera Beach psychiatrists
We scored 273 Riviera Beach psychiatrists 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 Riviera Beach 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 |
How to choose a psychiatrist
- Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
- Make sure psychiatry is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
- Ask whether the practice offers therapy as well as medication management, or medication visits only.
- Check whether you need a referral from your family doctor; in Canada a referral is usually required for publicly covered psychiatric care.
- 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.
- Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
- After a few sessions, ask yourself whether you feel heard. Changing to a different provider is common and fine.
Questions to ask a psychiatrist
- 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 psychiatry?
- Do you offer therapy sessions, or medication management only?
- How soon is the first appointment, and how long are follow-up visits?
- 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.
Psychiatrists in Riviera Beach: frequently asked questions
Who is the best psychiatrist in Riviera Beach?
By RP Score, the highest-ranked psychiatrist in Riviera Beach, FL is Gozal Lyad MD with an RP Score of 77/100. It has 4.9★ from 48 Google reviews. Fairway Psychiatry (#2) and Brett Flanagan (#3) follow. We ranked 273 psychiatrists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many psychiatrists are there in Riviera Beach?
RankedPsychologists ranks 273 psychiatrists serving Riviera Beach, FL. 1 of them is based in Riviera Beach; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 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 psychiatrists in Riviera Beach work on weekends?
65 of 273 ranked psychiatrists post Saturday hours and 41 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Fairway Psychiatry (#2), Harmony Life LLC (#5) and SoleMar Psychiatry (#8). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.
What Google rating do Riviera Beach psychiatrists have?
The median Google rating among 273 rated psychiatrists in Riviera Beach is 4.7★, with a median of 19 reviews. Daylight Recovery Center has the most, 350 reviews, and ranks #34. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does RankedPsychologists rank psychiatrists?
Each psychiatrist 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 psychiatrists outside Riviera Beach count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Riviera Beach city center, our service radius for psychiatrists. 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 psychiatrists 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 psychiatrists in Riviera Beach ranked?
Each practice gets an RP Score from 0 to 100 from 8 published factors, including its Google rating, how clearly it focuses on psychiatry and how close it is. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank. The score does not measure treatment outcomes.
What is the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?
A psychiatrist is a medical doctor (MD or DO) who completed a residency in psychiatry and can prescribe medication. A psychologist usually holds a doctorate in psychology (PhD or PsyD), provides therapy and psychological testing, and in most places does not prescribe. Many people see both: a psychiatrist for medication and a psychologist or therapist for talk therapy.
Can I see a psychiatrist 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 Riviera Beach
- November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 273 psychiatrists serving Riviera Beach.
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