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Best Psychiatrists in South Portland, ME (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in South Portland: CoRecover, LLC, RP Score 79/100; 4.3★ from 35 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 17

    Most-reviewed: Guardian Recovery - Pine Tree, 353 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 47 ranked; ranked #17.

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47 South Portland psychiatrists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 5 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 47 rated practices.

Most of this list also appears on the Psychiatrists in Portland ranking. See Psychiatrists in Portland

Top 10 psychiatrists in South Portland 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 psychiatrists in South Portland at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1CoRecover, LLC794.3★ (35)South PortlandSat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Edward J. Bilotti, M.D.765.0★ (5)South Portland——
3Ariel Alfis, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner714.9★ (10)South Portland——
4Dr. Joseph Scott, Psychiatrist714.8★ (24)Portland, 2 mi away——
5Miriam Adele MSN, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner714.9★ (19)Portland, 2 mi away——
6Gwen Duffield, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner705.0★ (6)South Portland——
7Jeremy Spiegel MD704.3★ (35)Portland, 2 mi away——
8Chelsea Dunton, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner705.0★ (7)Portland, 2 mi away——
9Mark Shaughnessy, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner694.3★ (7)Portland, 2 mi away——
10Angela M. Liess, MD694.0★ (4)Portland, 1 mi awayEvenings—

The 47 best psychiatrists in South Portland, 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 South Portland

    #1 CoRecover, LLC

    Based in South Portland

    79/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.3★ from 35 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    10 Atlantic Pl, South Portland, ME 04106
    View profile for CoRecover, LLC(207) 482-0276

  2. #2 Edward J. Bilotti, M.D.

    Based in South Portland

    76/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 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.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    10 Atlantic Pl, South Portland, ME 04106
    View profile for Edward J. Bilotti, M.D.(207) 482-0276

  3. #3 Ariel Alfis, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

    Based in South Portland

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    707 Sable Oaks Dr Ste 230, South Portland, ME 04106
    View profile for Ariel Alfis, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner(207) 774-8700

  4. #4 Dr. Joseph Scott, Psychiatrist

    Based in Portland, 2 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    11 Baxter Blvd 2nd Floor, Portland, ME 04101
    View profile for Dr. Joseph Scott, Psychiatrist(207) 774-8700

  5. #5 Miriam Adele MSN, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

    Based in Portland, 2 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    11 Baxter Blvd 2nd Floor, Portland, ME 04101
    View profile for Miriam Adele MSN, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner(207) 828-4026

  7. #7 Jeremy Spiegel MD

    Based in Portland, 2 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.3★ from 35 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    47 Portland St 4th floor, Portland, ME 04101
    View profile for Jeremy Spiegel MD(207) 772-3221

  9. #9 Mark Shaughnessy, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

    Based in Portland, 2 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    11 Baxter Blvd 2nd Floor, Portland, ME 04101
    View profile for Mark Shaughnessy, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner(207) 828-4026

  10. #10 Angela M. Liess, MD

    Based in Portland, 1 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychiatrist”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Tue 8:30 AM–7 PM · Wed–Thu 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    100 Commercial St #104, Portland, ME 04101
    View profile for Angela M. Liess, MD(207) 536-0740

  12. #12 Benjamin Wood, Psychiatrist

    Based in West Scarborough, 7 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10 Market St Suite 205, Scarborough, ME 04074
    View profile for Benjamin Wood, Psychiatrist(207) 503-3583

  13. #13 Family Psychiatric Services

    Based in Portland, 3 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 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 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    500 Forest Ave Unit 7, Portland, ME 04101
    View profile for Family Psychiatric Services(207) 518-9543

  20. #20 LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists South Portland

    Based in South Portland

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 110 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 110 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    707 Sable Oaks Dr Ste 230, South Portland, ME 04106
    View profile for LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists South Portland(207) 387-0801

  21. #21 Peace Behavioral Health - Saco & Portland, Maine - Psychiatrist

    Based in Saco, 15 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.1★ from 14 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    110 Main St 3rd Floor Suite 1300, Saco, ME 04072
    View profile for Peace Behavioral Health - Saco & Portland, Maine - Psychiatrist(207) 200-4789

  22. #22 LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Portland

    Based in Portland, 2 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 110 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 110 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    11 Baxter Blvd 2nd Floor, Portland, ME 04101
    View profile for LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Portland(207) 828-4026

  23. #23 LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Portland

    Based in Portland, 2 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.3★ from 143 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 143 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    53 Baxter Blvd Ste 3, Portland, ME 04101
    View profile for LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Portland(207) 553-3070

  24. #24 Sylvia Park, Psychiatrist

    Based in Portland, 2 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.5★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    53 Baxter Blvd Ste 3, Portland, ME 04101
    View profile for Sylvia Park, Psychiatrist(207) 553-3070

  25. #25 David Wright, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

    Based in Portland, 2 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    11 Baxter Blvd 2nd Floor, Portland, ME 04101
    View profile for David Wright, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner(207) 828-4026

How we ranked South Portland psychiatrists

We scored 47 South Portland 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

RP Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn South Portland 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 psychiatrist

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure psychiatry is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. Ask whether the practice offers therapy as well as medication management, or medication visits only.
  4. Check whether you need a referral from your family doctor; in Canada a referral is usually required for publicly covered psychiatric care.
  5. 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.
  6. Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
  7. 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 South Portland: frequently asked questions

Who is the best psychiatrist in South Portland?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked psychiatrist in South Portland, ME is CoRecover, LLC with an RP Score of 79/100. It has 4.3★ from 35 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Edward J. Bilotti, M.D. (#2) and Ariel Alfis, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (#3) follow. We ranked 47 psychiatrists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many psychiatrists are there in South Portland?

RankedPsychologists ranks 47 psychiatrists serving South Portland, ME. 5 of them are based in South Portland; the rest serve it from nearby towns. 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 South Portland work on weekends?

5 of 47 ranked psychiatrists post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are CoRecover, LLC (#1), Guardian Recovery - Pine Tree (#15) and Thriveworks Psychiatry & Counseling Portland (#16). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do South Portland psychiatrists have?

The median Google rating among 47 rated psychiatrists in South Portland is 4.8★, with a median of 10 reviews. Guardian Recovery - Pine Tree has the most, 353 reviews, and ranks #17. 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 South Portland count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the South Portland 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 South Portland 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 South Portland

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 47 psychiatrists serving South Portland.

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