83/100RP Score
Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.8★ from 921 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Best Psychologists in Fort Lauderdale, FL (2026)
371 psychologists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Fort Lauderdale: Evolutions Treatment Center, RP Score 83/100; 4.8★ from 921 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 22
Most-reviewed: Center For Hearing & Communication, 79 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 371 ranked after Evolutions Treatment Center; ranked #22.
Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
371 Fort Lauderdale psychologists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 118 open Saturdays and 48 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 371 rated practices.
Top 10 psychologists in Fort Lauderdale 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 | Evolutions Treatment Center | 83 | 4.8★ (921) | Fort Lauderdale | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Dr. Marla Reis, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist | 78 | 5.0★ (4) | Fort Lauderdale | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | SOUTH FLORIDA COUNSELING AND ASSESSMENT - Fort Lauderdale | 77 | 5.0★ (32) | Fort Lauderdale | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Success Hypnosis & Holistic Coaching | 76 | 5.0★ (11) | Fort Lauderdale | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Parish Michael S | 76 | 5.0★ (8) | Fort Lauderdale | — | — |
| 6 | MorMindful Therapy & Psychiatry Fort Lauderdale | 76 | 5.0★ (59) | Fort Lauderdale | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Dr. Andre Caruso, Psy.D. | 75 | 5.0★ (4) | Fort Lauderdale | — | — |
| 8 | Psychological Health And Therapy Center | 75 | 5.0★ (4) | Fort Lauderdale | — | — |
| 9 | Abello Ana L | 75 | 5.0★ (4) | Fort Lauderdale | — | — |
| 10 | Fort Lauderdale Psychology | 74 | 3.7★ (3) | Fort Lauderdale | — | — |
The 371 best psychologists in Fort Lauderdale, 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 Fort Lauderdale
78/100RP ScoreRanked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Lauderdale
77/100RP ScoreRanked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Lauderdale
76/100RP ScoreRanked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Lauderdale
76/100RP ScoreRanked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Fort Lauderdale
76/100RP ScoreRanked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Lauderdale
75/100RP ScoreRanked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Fort Lauderdale
75/100RP ScoreRanked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
#9 Abello Ana L
Based in Fort Lauderdale
75/100RP ScoreRanked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Fort Lauderdale
74/100RP ScoreRanked #10 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.
#11 Bayview Therapy
Based in Fort Lauderdale
74/100RP ScoreRanked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Lauderdale
74/100RP ScoreRanked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#13 Dr Royce Jalazo
Based in Fort Lauderdale
74/100RP ScoreRanked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 2.3★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Fort Lauderdale
73/100RP ScoreRanked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Lauderdale
73/100RP ScoreRanked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Lauderdale
72/100RP ScoreRanked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Lauderdale
72/100RP ScoreRanked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Lauderdale
72/100RP ScoreRanked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#19 EvaluWaves
Based in Fort Lauderdale
72/100RP ScoreRanked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Lauderdale
72/100RP ScoreRanked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Plantation, 7 mi away
72/100RP ScoreRanked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 3.5★ from 13 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Lauderdale
71/100RP ScoreRanked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.6★ from 79 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Lauderdale
71/100RP ScoreRanked #23 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.
Based in Fort Lauderdale
71/100RP ScoreRanked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Plantation, 4 mi away
71/100RP ScoreRanked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
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 371 ranked psychologists here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Fort Lauderdale
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.
How we ranked Fort Lauderdale psychologists
We scored 371 Fort Lauderdale 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Fort Lauderdale 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 psychologist
- Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
- Make sure they regularly work with clients who have your concern, and ask what approach they use and why.
- If you may need testing as well as therapy (for example for ADHD or memory concerns), ask whether the practice does assessments itself.
- 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 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 Fort Lauderdale: frequently asked questions
Who is the best psychologist in Fort Lauderdale?
By RP Score, the highest-ranked psychologist in Fort Lauderdale, FL is Evolutions Treatment Center with an RP Score of 83/100. It has 4.8★ from 921 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Dr. Marla Reis, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist (#2) and SOUTH FLORIDA COUNSELING AND ASSESSMENT - Fort Lauderdale (#3) follow. We ranked 371 psychologists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many psychologists are there in Fort Lauderdale?
RankedPsychologists ranks 371 psychologists serving Fort Lauderdale, FL. 35 of them are based in Fort Lauderdale; 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 Fort Lauderdale work on weekends?
118 of 371 ranked psychologists post Saturday hours and 48 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Evolutions Treatment Center (#1), Dr. Marla Reis, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist (#2) and SOUTH FLORIDA COUNSELING AND ASSESSMENT - Fort Lauderdale (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.
What Google rating do Fort Lauderdale psychologists have?
The median Google rating among 371 rated psychologists in Fort Lauderdale is 4.7★, with a median of 10 reviews. Evolutions Treatment Center has the most, 921 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Fort Lauderdale count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale
- November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 371 psychologists serving Fort Lauderdale.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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