76/100RP Score
Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Best Psychiatrists in Vero Beach, FL (2026)
68 psychiatrists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Vero Beach: Marlene Aking, RP Score 76/100; 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews.
- 9
Most-reviewed: Dr. Renata Angelini, MD, 166 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 68 ranked; ranked #9.
Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
68 Vero Beach psychiatrists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 10 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 68 rated practices.
Top 10 psychiatrists in Vero 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 | Marlene Aking | 76 | 4.6★ (19) | Vero Beach | — | Overall |
| 2 | Paul Hebig | 75 | 5.0★ (4) | Vero Beach | — | — |
| 3 | Larry James | 70 | 4.8★ (16) | Vero Beach | — | — |
| 4 | Liana Urfer, MD, PA | 69 | 4.6★ (9) | Vero Beach | — | — |
| 5 | Refresh Psychiatry and Therapy - Vero Beach | 69 | 5.0★ (6) | Vero Beach | — | — |
| 6 | Dr. Theresa Prescott | 68 | 5.0★ (4) | Vero Beach | — | — |
| 7 | Raymond N. Dean, MD | 68 | 3.4★ (5) | Sebastian, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Dr. Aaron S. Dubrinsky, DO | 67 | 3.9★ (11) | Fort Pierce, 18 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Dr. Renata Angelini, MD | 66 | 5.0★ (166) | Port Saint Lucie, 22 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 10 | Adult and Pediatric Institute | 63 | 4.8★ (16) | Stuart, 33 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 68 best psychiatrists in Vero 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.
#2 Paul Hebig
Based in Vero Beach
75/100RP ScoreRanked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
#3 Larry James
Based in Vero Beach
70/100RP ScoreRanked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Vero Beach
69/100RP ScoreRanked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Vero Beach
69/100RP ScoreRanked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Vero Beach
68/100RP ScoreRanked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Sebastian, 13 mi away
68/100RP ScoreRanked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Fort Pierce, 18 mi away
67/100RP ScoreRanked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.9★ from 11 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Port Saint Lucie, 22 mi away
66/100RP ScoreRanked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 166 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Stuart, 33 mi away
63/100RP ScoreRanked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Stuart, 32 mi away
63/100RP ScoreRanked #11 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.
Based in Vero Beach
62/100RP ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.2★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Palm Bay, 30 mi away
62/100RP ScoreRanked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Stuart, 32 mi away
61/100RP ScoreRanked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
#15 Dr. Molly Ryan
Based in Stuart, 32 mi away
61/100RP ScoreRanked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Port Saint Lucie, 22 mi away
61/100RP ScoreRanked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.5★ from 32 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Palm Bay, 30 mi away
61/100RP ScoreRanked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
#18 Dr. Todd Gates
Based in Melbourne, 34 mi away
60/100RP ScoreRanked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
#19 Gerardo Olivera
Based in Stuart, 33 mi away
60/100RP ScoreRanked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Fort Pierce, 19 mi away
60/100RP ScoreRanked #20 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.
Based in Port Saint Lucie, 22 mi away
59/100RP ScoreRanked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.4★ from 40 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Vero Beach
59/100RP ScoreRanked #22 because of proximity and its Google rating: based in Vero Beach, 1.8★ from 56 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#23 Kelly Dunn
Based in Melbourne, 34 mi away
59/100RP ScoreRanked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.1★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Port Saint Lucie, 25 mi away
59/100RP ScoreRanked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.2★ from 25 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Vero Beach
59/100RP ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.5★ from 70 Google reviews, based in Vero Beach.
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 68 ranked psychiatrists here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Vero 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bethann Mahoney | 5.0★ (2) | 30 mi |
| Cassandra Hicks | 3.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Dr, Janis Downey | In Vero Beach | |
| Dr. Aamir Badruddin | In Vero Beach | |
| Dr. Anisha Gulati | 5.0★ (2) | 37 mi |
| Dr. Rafael Munne Quintana | In Vero Beach | |
| Florida Center for Psychiatric Services | In Vero Beach | |
| Happy Sol Health | 5.0★ (2) | 27 mi |
| Holistic Psychiatry by Traci Marando, PMHNP-BC | 5.0★ (1) | In Vero Beach |
| Insight Psychiatry and Wellness LLC | In Vero Beach | |
| Javier M. Prado, MD | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Juan Pimentel | In Vero Beach | |
| Lighthouse Health Group-Vero Beach | 5.0★ (2) | In Vero Beach |
| Professional Counseling VBCP.LLC | 4.7★ (46) | In Vero Beach |
| Psychiatry of the Palm Beaches Vero Beach, FL | In Vero Beach | |
| Quincy Healthcare | 1.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Vero Psychiatry | In Vero Beach | |
| Wave Treatment Centers | 5.0★ (1) | In Vero Beach |
| Yerneni Srinivas MD | In Vero Beach | |
| YourMindHealth | In Vero Beach |
How we ranked Vero Beach psychiatrists
We scored 68 Vero 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 Vero 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 Vero Beach: frequently asked questions
Who is the best psychiatrist in Vero Beach?
By RP Score, the highest-ranked psychiatrist in Vero Beach, FL is Marlene Aking with an RP Score of 76/100. It has 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews. Paul Hebig (#2) and Larry James (#3) follow. We ranked 68 psychiatrists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many psychiatrists are there in Vero Beach?
RankedPsychologists ranks 68 psychiatrists serving Vero Beach, FL. 10 of them are based in Vero 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 Vero Beach work on weekends?
10 of 68 ranked psychiatrists post Saturday hours and 9 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Adult and Pediatric Institute (#10), Cara Yergen, MD, DFAPA (#11) and Agape Behavioral Center Florida Mental Health & Depression Treatment (#20). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.
What Google rating do Vero Beach psychiatrists have?
The median Google rating among 68 rated psychiatrists in Vero Beach is 4.5★, with a median of 17 reviews. Dr. Renata Angelini, MD has the most, 166 reviews, and ranks #9. 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 Vero Beach count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Vero 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 Vero 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 Vero Beach
- November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 68 psychiatrists serving Vero Beach.
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