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Best Psychologists in Carrboro, NC (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Carrboro: Project Yes PLLC - Tatyana Kholodkov, Ph.d., RP Score 71/100; 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews.

  2. 32

    Most-reviewed: Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Durham, 196 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 94 ranked; ranked #32.

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

94 Carrboro psychologists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 19 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.1★ across 94 rated practices.

Top 10 psychologists in Carrboro 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 psychologists in Carrboro at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Project Yes PLLC - Tatyana Kholodkov, Ph.d.715.0★ (12)Chapel Hill, 5 mi away—Overall
2Chapel Hill Pediatric Psychology703.6★ (9)Chapel Hill, 4 mi away——
3Triangle Child Psychology, PLLC694.3★ (6)Chapel Hill, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Dr. Stephen Messer, Chapel Hill Psychotherapy672.3★ (3)Chapel Hill, 2 mi awaySat · Evenings—
5Therapy Smarts674.7★ (35)Chapel Hill, 4 mi away——
6Kari F. Lenox, PhD673.7★ (9)Durham, 7 mi away——
7Preston Neuropsychology674.3★ (4)Durham, 7 mi away——
8Robert Ferguson664.0★ (4)Durham, 8 mi away——
9Davis Perrianne665.0★ (3)Durham, 8 mi away——
10Kuzyszyn-Jones Katrina N663.0★ (4)Durham, 8 mi away——

The 94 best psychologists in Carrboro, 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. Based in Chapel Hill, 5 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    6320 Quadrangle Dr Ste 100, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
  2. Based in Chapel Hill, 2 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–7 PM · Tue–Fri 12 PM–7 PM · Sat 2 PM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    102 Market St Ste 200, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
  3. Based in Chapel Hill, 4 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.7★ from 35 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1130 Weaver Dairy Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
  4. Based in Durham, 7 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews
    Address
    5318 Highgate Dr, Durham, NC 27713
  5. Based in Durham, 7 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    5015 Southpark Dr #250, Durham, NC 27713
  6. Based in Durham, 8 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    3805 University Dr Suite D, Durham, NC 27707
  7. Based in Durham, 8 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    6011 Fayetteville Rd, Durham, NC 27713
  8. Based in Durham, 8 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    5317 Highgate Dr #213, Durham, NC 27713
  9. Based in Chapel Hill, 3 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    421 Bennett Orchard Trail, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
  10. Based in Durham, 9 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 3.0★ from 12 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Address
    2634 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd Ste 220, Durham, NC 27707
  11. Based in Chapel Hill, 3 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1710 E Franklin St #1003, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
  12. Based in Chapel Hill, 5 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–4 PM · Tue closed · Wed 9 AM–4 PM · Thu closed · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    180 Providence Rd #7, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
  13. 62/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4 Consultant Pl, Durham, NC 27705
  14. Based in Durham, 8 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2 Consultant Pl, Durham, NC 27707
  15. Based in Durham, 13 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    2216 S Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703
  16. Based in Durham, 14 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    120 William Penn Plaza, Durham, NC 27704

Psychologists 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 94 ranked psychologists here; the rest are on their profiles.

psychologists in Carrboro, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26TAP Clinic613.0★ (7)8 mi
27Mindi Perry, Counselor614.8★ (11)10 mi
28The Purpose Center @ KKJ Forensic and Psychological Services602.9★ (17)8 mi
29Duke Child Development and Behavioral Health Clinic604.2★ (5)10 mi
30Duke Autism Clinic593.3★ (8)10 mi
31Duke Children's Evaluation Center593.8★ (4)10 mi
32Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Durham594.7★ (196)8 mi
33Dr. Rhian Daniel595.0★ (6)19 mi
34Duke ADHD Clinic581.9★ (9)10 mi
35Brett Maher Psychotherapy585.0★ (4)18 mi
36Greenleaf Psychological and Support Services584.3★ (17)8 mi
37Lepage Associates Psychological Services583.9★ (45)8 mi
38Triangle ACT574.4★ (7)19 mi
39Triangle Psychiatry and Mental Health: ADHD, Anxiety, and Depression Specialists574.9★ (13)10 mi
40Sunrise Clinical Associates, PLLC573.6★ (18)14 mi
41Be BOLD Psychology and Consulting565.0★ (3)8 mi
42Krippa Family Psychological & Wellness Services563.0★ (3)18 mi
433-C Family Services563.7★ (22)15 mi
44Psychiatric & Psychological Associates of Durham, PLLC563.1★ (9)14 mi
45Vito J. Guarnaccia, PHD564.0★ (4)18 mi
46Counseling and Psychological Services561.9★ (23)2 mi
47AHB Psychological Services PLLC562.3★ (9)8 mi
48Carolina Psychological Associates, P.A.563.7★ (3)4 mi
49Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Durham554.6★ (93)11 mi
50Therapy Smarts544.8★ (134)10 mi

Also serving Carrboro

20 more psychologists within 20 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked psychologists serving Carrboro
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Ann Murphy, LCSW5.0★ (1)In Carrboro
Austin Hall1.0★ (2)In Carrboro
Chapel Hill Psychiatric Associates, PA5.0★ (2)In Carrboro
COLLABORATIVE MENTAL HEALTH3.7★ (3)In Carrboro
Congruence Counseling Group5.0★ (2)In Carrboro
Evergreen Therapeutic Solutions, PLLC5.0★ (1)In Carrboro
Flatirons Psychotherapy5.0★ (2)In Carrboro
Haw River Somatics5.0★ (2)In Carrboro
Healing Connections5.0★ (5)In Carrboro
Interval Counseling & Therapy5.0★ (3)In Carrboro
Leslie Stevens, LPC5.0★ (2)In Carrboro
Lizzette Potthoff5.0★ (4)In Carrboro
MOTIVATE Counseling & Coaching5.0★ (1)In Carrboro
Pike Julie L PhD5.0★ (2)In Carrboro
Reintjes Susan B5.0★ (3)In Carrboro
SUSAN D. WEBB, M.D.4.0★ (3)In Carrboro
Triangle Wellness Counseling, PLLC5.0★ (13)In Carrboro
UNC Horizons4.6★ (13)In Carrboro
Upline Therapy5.0★ (1)In Carrboro
Wellness Alliance At Ray House4.9★ (11)In Carrboro

How we ranked Carrboro psychologists

We scored 94 Carrboro psychologists 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 Carrboro 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 psychologist

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure they regularly work with clients who have your concern, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. If you may need testing as well as therapy (for example for ADHD or memory concerns), ask whether the practice does assessments itself.
  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 psychologist

  • Are you accepting new clients, and how soon could I start?
  • Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
  • How often do you work with concerns like mine?
  • Do you offer psychological testing, or therapy only?
  • 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.

Psychologists in Carrboro: frequently asked questions

Who is the best psychologist in Carrboro?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked psychologist in Carrboro, NC is Project Yes PLLC - Tatyana Kholodkov, Ph.d. with an RP Score of 71/100. It has 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews. Chapel Hill Pediatric Psychology (#2) and Triangle Child Psychology, PLLC (#3) follow. We ranked 94 psychologists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many psychologists are there in Carrboro?

RankedPsychologists ranks 94 psychologists serving Carrboro, NC. 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 psychologists in Carrboro work on weekends?

19 of 94 ranked psychologists post Saturday hours and 9 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Triangle Child Psychology, PLLC (#3), Dr. Stephen Messer, Chapel Hill Psychotherapy (#4) and Be BOLD Psychology and Consulting (#17). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Carrboro psychologists have?

The median Google rating among 94 rated psychologists in Carrboro is 4.1★, with a median of 9 reviews. Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Durham has the most, 196 reviews, and ranks #32. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank psychologists?

Each psychologist 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 psychologists outside Carrboro count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Carrboro city center, our service radius for psychologists. 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 psychologists 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 psychologists in Carrboro ranked?

Each practice gets an RP Score from 0 to 100 from 8 published factors, including its Google rating, how clearly it focuses on psychology 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 psychologist and a therapist?

“Psychologist” is a protected title: only people licensed by a state or provincial psychology board may use it. Most hold a doctorate (PhD or PsyD) and are trained in psychological testing as well as therapy. “Therapist” is a general word: licensed counselors, clinical social workers and marriage and family therapists also provide therapy under their own licenses.

Can I see a psychologist 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 Carrboro

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 94 psychologists serving Carrboro.