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Best Psychologists in Fort Walton Beach, FL (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Fort Walton Beach: Bayer NeuroBehavioral Center, PLLC, RP Score 69/100; 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews.

  2. 10

    Most-reviewed: Pattison Professional Counseling and Mediation Center, 76 Google reviews at 3.8★, the most of 14 ranked; ranked #10.

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

14 Fort Walton Beach psychologists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 1 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 14 rated practices.

Top 10 psychologists in Fort Walton 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.

Top 10 psychologists in Fort Walton Beach at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Bayer NeuroBehavioral Center, PLLC694.3★ (12)Fort Walton Beach—Overall
2Elizabeth A. Michas, PHD, LLC684.4★ (7)Fort Walton Beach——
3Mc Cain Marianne PhD685.0★ (4)Fort Walton Beach——
4Turning Point Center For Psychological & Family Growth674.2★ (5)Fort Walton Beach——
5Psychiatric Associates672.9★ (10)Fort Walton Beach——
6Michael Tallman633.0★ (4)Niceville, 12 mi away——
7OAS Peter T PhD631.9★ (23)Niceville, 10 mi away——
8Bay Area Psychological Consultants624.6★ (45)Niceville, 12 mi away——
9Sandra L. Adams, Ph.D., P.A.615.0★ (3)Navarre, 15 mi away——
10Pattison Professional Counseling and Mediation Center603.8★ (76)Fort Walton BeachSatMost reviews

The 14 best psychologists in Fort Walton 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Fort Walton Beach

    #1 Bayer NeuroBehavioral Center, PLLC

    Based in Fort Walton Beach

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3 Vine Ave NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
    View profile for Bayer NeuroBehavioral Center, PLLC(850) 226-7666

  3. #3 Mc Cain Marianne PhD

    Based in Fort Walton Beach

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 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.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–3 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    118 Truxton Ave, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
    View profile for Mc Cain Marianne PhD(850) 664-7690

  4. #4 Turning Point Center For Psychological & Family Growth

    Based in Fort Walton Beach

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 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 closed · Tue–Wed 8 AM–5:30 PM · Thu 9 AM–4:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    404 Barataria Ln, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
    View profile for Turning Point Center For Psychological & Family Growth(850) 243-8086

  5. #5 Psychiatric Associates

    Based in Fort Walton Beach

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 2.9★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.9★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    816 Pinedale Rd, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
    View profile for Psychiatric Associates(850) 862-3141

  6. #6 Michael Tallman

    Based in Niceville, 12 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 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
    1417 Partin Dr N Unit 1, Niceville, FL 32578
    View profile for Michael Tallman(850) 729-0303

  7. #7 OAS Peter T PhD

    Based in Niceville, 10 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 1.9★ from 23 Google reviews.

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

    • 1.9★ from 23 Google reviews
    Address
    707 Bayshore Dr, Niceville, FL 32578
    View profile for OAS Peter T PhD(850) 729-3117

  11. #11 Krueger Wellness Institute

    Based in Niceville, 13 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.3★ from 16 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    4566 E Hwy 20 Ste 204, Niceville, FL 32578
    View profile for Krueger Wellness Institute(850) 842-2424

  13. #13 Invictus Counseling, LLC

    Based in Fort Walton Beach

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, based in Fort Walton Beach.

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

    • 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 1 PM–8 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    151 Mary Esther Blvd Ste 503, Mary Esther, FL 32569
    View profile for Invictus Counseling, LLC(850) 970-7222

Also serving Fort Walton Beach

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 Fort Walton Beach
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Anchor Life Clinic3.0★ (3)In Fort Walton Beach
Bluewater Behavioral Health3.8★ (16)In Fort Walton Beach
Center For Neuropsychological Services4.0★ (41)In Fort Walton Beach
Clarity Counseling & Wellness, LLC5.0★ (3)In Fort Walton Beach
Dr. George A. Michas, MD3.2★ (22)In Fort Walton Beach
Empower Today Therapy5.0★ (3)In Fort Walton Beach
Family & Child Development3.1★ (7)In Fort Walton Beach
High Tide Behavioral Health4.5★ (8)In Fort Walton Beach
Jerzy Grzebieluch MD, LLC4.5★ (32)In Fort Walton Beach
Jodi Ryan5.0★ (17)In Fort Walton Beach
Kizuna Counseling, LLC4.3★ (6)In Fort Walton Beach
Living Resilient Counseling5.0★ (3)In Fort Walton Beach
Mayor Mental Health5.0★ (3)In Fort Walton Beach
New Heights Counseling & Consulting, LLC4.9★ (146)In Fort Walton Beach
Okaloosa Outpatient Center3.8★ (13)In Fort Walton Beach
Regina A. Bright, MS, LMHC, BCST4.5★ (8)In Fort Walton Beach
Satori Counseling4.5★ (8)In Fort Walton Beach
Sonshine Counseling & Associates, LLC4.5★ (17)In Fort Walton Beach
Stepping Stones Professional Counseling4.3★ (22)In Fort Walton Beach
Still I Rise Counseling5.0★ (3)In Fort Walton Beach

How we ranked Fort Walton Beach psychologists

We scored 14 Fort Walton Beach 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 Fort Walton Beach 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 Fort Walton Beach: frequently asked questions

Who is the best psychologist in Fort Walton Beach?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked psychologist in Fort Walton Beach, FL is Bayer NeuroBehavioral Center, PLLC with an RP Score of 69/100. It has 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews. Elizabeth A. Michas, PHD, LLC (#2) and Mc Cain Marianne PhD (#3) follow. We ranked 14 psychologists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many psychologists are there in Fort Walton Beach?

RankedPsychologists ranks 14 psychologists serving Fort Walton Beach, FL. 7 of them are based in Fort Walton Beach; 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 Walton Beach work on weekends?

1 of 14 ranked psychologists post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Pattison Professional Counseling and Mediation Center (#10). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Fort Walton Beach psychologists have?

The median Google rating among 14 rated psychologists in Fort Walton Beach is 4.3★, with a median of 11 reviews. Pattison Professional Counseling and Mediation Center has the most, 76 reviews, and ranks #10. 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 Walton Beach count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Fort Walton Beach 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 Walton 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 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 Walton Beach

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 14 psychologists serving Fort Walton Beach.

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