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Best Psychologists in Tallahassee, FL (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Tallahassee: Dr. Robert Kline, RP Score 71/100; 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

  2. 15

    Most-reviewed: Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Tallahassee, 96 Google reviews at 4.1★, the most of 23 ranked; ranked #15.

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

23 Tallahassee psychologists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 5 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.1★ across 23 rated practices.

Top 10 psychologists in Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Dr. Robert Kline715.0★ (4)Tallahassee—Overall
2James M. Gagnon, PhD715.0★ (3)Tallahassee——
3Dr. Michael Railey702.0★ (4)Tallahassee——
4Raychel Powers, Psy. D. LLC695.0★ (5)TallahasseeSat · Evenings—
5Charles H. Madsen Jr, PHD685.0★ (4)TallahasseeSat—
6Tallahassee Psychology Group674.0★ (12)Tallahassee——
7Casey W. Schmidt, PHD675.0★ (7)Tallahassee——
8Powers of Mind Psychological Services663.4★ (7)Tallahassee——
9Assessment, Learning Evaluation, and Counseling Center653.7★ (6)Tallahassee——
10Barbara J. Uchino, PHD655.0★ (4)Tallahassee——

The 23 best psychologists in Tallahassee, 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 Tallahassee

    #1 Dr. Robert Kline

    Based in Tallahassee

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 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.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    View profile for Dr. Robert Kline(850) 321-4451

  2. #2 James M. Gagnon, PhD

    Based in Tallahassee

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 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
    220 Office Plaza Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32301
    View profile for James M. Gagnon, PhD(850) 877-0205

  3. #3 Dr. Michael Railey

    Based in Tallahassee

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    1607 Village Square Blvd Ste 5, Tallahassee, FL 32309
    View profile for Dr. Michael Railey(850) 727-4757

  4. #4 Raychel Powers, Psy. D. LLC

    Based in Tallahassee

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 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.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 11 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    901 N Gadsden St, Tallahassee, FL 32303
    View profile for Raychel Powers, Psy. D. LLC(850) 807-9801

  5. #5 Charles H. Madsen Jr, PHD

    Based in Tallahassee

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 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–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1254 Ocala Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32304
    View profile for Charles H. Madsen Jr, PHD(850) 575-8954

  6. #6 Tallahassee Psychology Group

    Based in Tallahassee

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.0★ from 12 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1030 E Lafayette St Ste 3, Tallahassee, FL 32301
    View profile for Tallahassee Psychology Group(850) 325-0415

  7. #7 Casey W. Schmidt, PHD

    Based in Tallahassee

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 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 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3325 Thomasville Rd # C, Tallahassee, FL 32308
    View profile for Casey W. Schmidt, PHD(850) 385-8222

  10. #10 Barbara J. Uchino, PHD

    Based in Tallahassee

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 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–Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1003 N Adams St, Tallahassee, FL 32303
    View profile for Barbara J. Uchino, PHD

  11. #11 Virginia Persinger, Psy D

    Based in Tallahassee

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2633 Centennial Blvd Ste 201, Tallahassee, FL 32308
    View profile for Virginia Persinger, Psy D(850) 431-7058

  12. #12 Holly Schilling, Ph. D.

    Based in Tallahassee

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2898 Mahan Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32308
    View profile for Holly Schilling, Ph. D.(850) 552-0691

  13. #13 Railey & Associates

    Based in Tallahassee

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 1.4★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 1.4★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2236 Capital Cir NE Ste 203, Tallahassee, FL 32308
    View profile for Railey & Associates(850) 727-4757

  16. #16 Apalachee Center

    Based in Tallahassee

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of proximity and its Google rating: based in Tallahassee, 2.2★ from 77 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.2★ from 77 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    2634 Capital Cir NE, Tallahassee, FL 32308
    View profile for Apalachee Center(850) 523-3333

  17. #17 FSU Psychology Clinic

    Based in Tallahassee

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1107 W Call St, Tallahassee, FL 32306
    View profile for FSU Psychology Clinic(850) 644-3006

  20. #20 Enso Psych Group

    Based in Tallahassee

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, based in Tallahassee.

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

    • 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1113 S Magnolia Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32301
    View profile for Enso Psych Group(850) 778-1642

  22. #22 Elite DNA Behavioral Health Therapy & Psychiatry Clinic - Tallahassee

    Based in Tallahassee

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and proximity: 3.5★ from 95 Google reviews, based in Tallahassee.

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

    • 3.5★ from 95 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2252 Killearn Center Blvd #300, Tallahassee, FL 32309
    View profile for Elite DNA Behavioral Health Therapy & Psychiatry Clinic - Tallahassee(850) 671-4600

Also serving Tallahassee

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 Tallahassee
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A Time To Change Counseling Center, P.A.4.4★ (37)In Tallahassee
Ability Plus Mental Health Clinic3.8★ (24)In Tallahassee
Better Living Solutions Recovery Center4.0★ (20)In Tallahassee
Blue Sky Therapeutic Services5.0★ (9)In Tallahassee
Damron Counseling4.8★ (16)In Tallahassee
Dr. Tolonda Tate3.5★ (11)In Tallahassee
Florida Therapy Services, Inc1.9★ (73)In Tallahassee
FSU Center for Couple And Family Therapy3.6★ (8)In Tallahassee
Harmony United Psychiatric care - Tallahassee4.3★ (40)In Tallahassee
Kay Colvin-Guthrie, PHD4.4★ (13)In Tallahassee
Lang Counseling and Consulting Group, LLC3.8★ (13)In Tallahassee
Lifespan Psychiatric Services3.8★ (55)In Tallahassee
Mosaic Creative Counseling5.0★ (17)In Tallahassee
Red Hills Counseling Center, Inc.4.4★ (33)In Tallahassee
SG Mental Health Counseling4.6★ (11)In Tallahassee
Tallahassee Counseling Center4.4★ (13)In Tallahassee
Tallahassee Memorial Behavioral Health Center3.0★ (76)In Tallahassee
Tommy Swiney D.O.4.0★ (35)In Tallahassee
WellStead Mental Health - Centennial Place2.7★ (74)In Tallahassee
WellStead Mental Health - M D Lane4.1★ (16)In Tallahassee

How we ranked Tallahassee psychologists

We scored 23 Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee: frequently asked questions

Who is the best psychologist in Tallahassee?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked psychologist in Tallahassee, FL is Dr. Robert Kline with an RP Score of 71/100. It has 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews. James M. Gagnon, PhD (#2) and Dr. Michael Railey (#3) follow. We ranked 23 psychologists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many psychologists are there in Tallahassee?

RankedPsychologists ranks 23 psychologists serving Tallahassee, FL. 23 of them are based in Tallahassee; 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 Tallahassee work on weekends?

5 of 23 ranked psychologists post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Raychel Powers, Psy. D. LLC (#4), Charles H. Madsen Jr, PHD (#5) and Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Tallahassee (#15). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Tallahassee psychologists have?

The median Google rating among 23 rated psychologists in Tallahassee is 4.1★, with a median of 6 reviews. Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Tallahassee has the most, 96 reviews, and ranks #15. 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 Tallahassee count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 23 psychologists serving Tallahassee.

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