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Best Psychologists in Fayetteville, AR (2026)

26 psychologists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Fayetteville: Susan L. Shackelford, PHD, RP Score 73/100; 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

  2. 23

    Most-reviewed: Ozark Guidance, 70 Google reviews at 1.8★, the most of 26 ranked; ranked #23.

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

26 Fayetteville psychologists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 1 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.0★ across 26 rated practices.

Top 10 psychologists in Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inBest for
1Susan L. Shackelford, PHD734.0★ (4)FayettevilleOverall
2Dr. John Jameson733.7★ (3)Fayetteville—
3Dr. Crystal S. Rofkahr, Ph.D.733.0★ (4)Fayetteville—
4Dr. Matthew J. Crouch, MD694.1★ (8)Fayetteville—
5Stephen Gemmell, PhD684.3★ (4)Fayetteville—
6Center for Psychology & Counseling634.4★ (34)Fayetteville—
7Psychology and Counseling Associates613.5★ (29)Fayetteville—
8Northwest Arkansas Psychological Group604.0★ (7)Fayetteville—
9Suzanne McKenna, PHD585.0★ (6)Rogers, 19 mi away—
10McCollum William E MD573.9★ (7)Rogers, 19 mi away—

The 26 best psychologists in Fayetteville, 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 Fayetteville

    #1 Susan L. Shackelford, PHD

    Based in Fayetteville

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 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
    1 W Sunbridge Dr, Fayetteville, AR 72703
    View profile for Susan L. Shackelford, PHD(479) 443-5575

  2. #2 Dr. John Jameson

    Based in Fayetteville

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    128 Southwinds Rd, Farmington, AR 72730
    View profile for Dr. John Jameson(479) 267-6934

  4. #4 Dr. Matthew J. Crouch, MD

    Based in Fayetteville

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.1★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    28 W Sunbridge Dr, Fayetteville, AR 72703
    View profile for Dr. Matthew J. Crouch, MD(479) 301-2284

  5. #5 Stephen Gemmell, PhD

    Based in Fayetteville

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    12 E Appleby Rd, Fayetteville, AR 72703
    View profile for Stephen Gemmell, PhD(479) 463-4444

  9. #9 Suzanne McKenna, PHD

    Based in Rogers, 19 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    211 N 34th St, Rogers, AR 72756
    View profile for Suzanne McKenna, PHD(479) 202-9956

  10. #10 McCollum William E MD

    Based in Rogers, 19 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    201 N 36th St, Rogers, AR 72756
    View profile for McCollum William E MD(479) 621-8600

  12. #12 Point Momentum, PLLC

    Based in Fayetteville

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, based in Fayetteville.

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

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2592 N Gregg Ave #35, Fayetteville, AR 72703
    View profile for Point Momentum, PLLC(479) 448-6652

  13. #13 Thomas T. Lawson, PHD

    Based in Fayetteville

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, based in Fayetteville.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    118 E Sunbridge Dr, Fayetteville, AR 72703
    View profile for Thomas T. Lawson, PHD(479) 444-1400

  14. #14 Center For Psychology

    Based in Rogers, 18 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 3.9★ from 15 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.9★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    901 S Rainbow Rd, Rogers, AR 72758
    View profile for Center For Psychology(479) 254-1144

  16. #16 Bridges to Wellbeing

    Based in Fayetteville

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and proximity: 2.8★ from 24 Google reviews, based in Fayetteville.

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

    • 2.8★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    28 W Sunbridge Dr, Fayetteville, AR 72703
    View profile for Bridges to Wellbeing(479) 301-2284

  19. #19 Childers Jr John H

    Based in Springdale, 8 mi away

    51/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    601 W Maple Ave #502, Springdale, AR 72764
    View profile for Childers Jr John H(479) 751-8992

  22. #22 PsychologyWorks, P.L.L.C.

    Based in Bentonville, 19 mi away

    46/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3401 SE Macy Rd #13, Bentonville, AR 72712
    View profile for PsychologyWorks, P.L.L.C.(833) 779-9675

  23. #23 Ozark Guidance

    Based in Springdale, 7 mi away

    45/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 1.8★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 1.8★ from 70 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2400 S 48th St #1110, Springdale, AR 72762
    View profile for Ozark Guidance(479) 750-2020

  24. #24 Freeman-Burchfield Institute For Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

    Based in Rogers, 18 mi away

    45/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 43 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5210 Village Pkwy, Rogers, AR 72758
    View profile for Freeman-Burchfield Institute For Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(479) 339-1238

  25. #25 Chenal Family Therapy - NWA Rogers Office

    Based in Rogers, 17 mi away

    45/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.1★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 3.1★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–8 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–8:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    5512 W Walsh Ln #101, Rogers, AR 72758
    View profile for Chenal Family Therapy - NWA Rogers Office(479) 333-2375

All 26 psychologists

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

psychologists in Fayetteville, ranks 26 to 26
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Ryan Freeman-Burchfield405.0★ (3)18 mi

Also serving Fayetteville

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 Fayetteville
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Abundance Counseling5.0★ (12)In Fayetteville
Aligned Living Counseling5.0★ (13)In Fayetteville
Alleviant Integrated Mental Health - Fayetteville4.3★ (128)In Fayetteville
Anchored Hope Counseling NWA5.0★ (56)In Fayetteville
Barrios Counseling5.0★ (42)In Fayetteville
Be Well Counseling Studio5.0★ (12)In Fayetteville
Bluebird Health3.1★ (38)In Fayetteville
Cardinal Care Center PLLC3.6★ (16)In Fayetteville
Dauntless Psychiatry4.4★ (144)In Fayetteville
Dr. Angela C. Chapman, MD3.6★ (19)In Fayetteville
Integrate Brain Health4.1★ (12)In Fayetteville
Mountain Town Counseling4.5★ (11)In Fayetteville
NWA Therapy4.3★ (12)In Fayetteville
Rooted Hope Counseling and Consulting PLC5.0★ (15)In Fayetteville
Still Waters Family Counseling3.9★ (25)In Fayetteville
UAMS Health - Psychiatry Clinic4.1★ (11)In Fayetteville
Water's Edge Counseling Services4.3★ (23)In Fayetteville
Watkins Family Health & Counseling4.1★ (28)In Fayetteville
Wellness & Courage4.5★ (44)In Fayetteville
Yolanda Nally, L.C.S.W3.5★ (11)In Fayetteville

How we ranked Fayetteville psychologists

We scored 26 Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville: frequently asked questions

Who is the best psychologist in Fayetteville?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked psychologist in Fayetteville, AR is Susan L. Shackelford, PHD with an RP Score of 73/100. It has 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews. Dr. John Jameson (#2) and Dr. Crystal S. Rofkahr, Ph.D. (#3) follow. We ranked 26 psychologists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many psychologists are there in Fayetteville?

RankedPsychologists ranks 26 psychologists serving Fayetteville, AR. 14 of them are based in Fayetteville; 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 psychologists in Fayetteville work on weekends?

1 of 26 ranked psychologists post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Chenal Family Therapy - NWA Rogers Office (#25). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Fayetteville psychologists have?

The median Google rating among 26 rated psychologists in Fayetteville is 4.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. Ozark Guidance has the most, 70 reviews, and ranks #23. 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 Fayetteville count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 26 psychologists serving Fayetteville.

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