83/100RP Score
Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.8★ from 339 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Best Therapists And Counselors in Baton Rouge, LA (2026)
127 therapists and counselors ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Baton Rouge: Avenues Recovery Center at Baton Rouge, RP Score 83/100; 4.8★ from 339 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 12
Most-reviewed: The Baton Rouge Clinic Psychiatry, 393 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 127 ranked; ranked #12.
Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
127 Baton Rouge therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 24 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 127 rated practices.
Top 10 therapists and counselors in Baton Rouge 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 | Avenues Recovery Center at Baton Rouge | 83 | 4.8★ (339) | Baton Rouge | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | St. Christopher's Addiction Wellness Center | 80 | 4.5★ (58) | Baton Rouge | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Thriveworks Psychiatry & Counseling Baton Rouge | 78 | 4.6★ (75) | Baton Rouge | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Women's Community Rehabilitation Center | 77 | 4.3★ (3) | Baton Rouge | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | The Bridge Center for Hope | 76 | 3.1★ (29) | Baton Rouge | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | The Healthcare Gallery & Regenerative Spa - Spa Baton Rouge | 76 | 4.8★ (175) | Baton Rouge | Sat | — |
| 7 | O'Brien House | 76 | 4.5★ (17) | Baton Rouge | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Mark E. Crosby, LPC | 76 | 4.7★ (12) | Baton Rouge | — | — |
| 9 | Baton Rouge General - Mid City | 75 | 3.1★ (152) | Baton Rouge | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | The Relationship Institute | 75 | 4.8★ (60) | Baton Rouge | Sat | — |
The 127 best therapists and counselors in Baton Rouge, 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 Baton Rouge
80/100RP ScoreRanked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.5★ from 58 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Baton Rouge
78/100RP ScoreRanked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.6★ from 75 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Baton Rouge
77/100RP ScoreRanked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Baton Rouge
76/100RP ScoreRanked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.1★ from 29 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Baton Rouge
76/100RP ScoreRanked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.8★ from 175 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Baton Rouge
76/100RP ScoreRanked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Baton Rouge
76/100RP ScoreRanked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Baton Rouge
75/100RP ScoreRanked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.1★ from 152 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Baton Rouge
75/100RP ScoreRanked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.8★ from 60 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Baton Rouge
75/100RP ScoreRanked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Baton Rouge
75/100RP ScoreRanked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.9★ from 393 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Baton Rouge
75/100RP ScoreRanked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Baton Rouge
75/100RP ScoreRanked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Baton Rouge
74/100RP ScoreRanked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 3.8★ from 9 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Baton Rouge
74/100RP ScoreRanked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Baton Rouge
74/100RP ScoreRanked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.8★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Baton Rouge
74/100RP ScoreRanked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Baton Rouge
74/100RP ScoreRanked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Baton Rouge
74/100RP ScoreRanked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
#21 Doug Leyda, LCSW
Based in Baton Rouge
74/100RP ScoreRanked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Baton Rouge
74/100RP ScoreRanked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Baton Rouge
74/100RP ScoreRanked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.9★ from 22 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Baton Rouge
74/100RP ScoreRanked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
#25 Mr. Logan Foley
Based in Baton Rouge
74/100RP ScoreRanked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Therapists and counselors 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 127 ranked therapists and counselors here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | RP Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | A Turning Point Family & Community Services | 73 | 5.0★ (14) | In Baton Rouge |
| 27 | LeBlanc, Lori MA LPC LMFT | 73 | 2.7★ (3) | In Baton Rouge |
| 28 | Guided Journey Counseling & Consulting, LLC | 73 | 2.3★ (3) | In Baton Rouge |
| 29 | Baton Rouge Mission | 72 | 4.8★ (11) | In Baton Rouge |
| 30 | Agape Love Marriage Coaching LLC | 72 | 5.0★ (6) | In Baton Rouge |
| 31 | Edith Altomare, LPC | 72 | 4.3★ (9) | In Baton Rouge |
| 32 | Always Hope LLC - Perkins | 72 | 4.7★ (78) | In Baton Rouge |
| 33 | Brett Quantrille, LCSW | 72 | 4.9★ (63) | In Baton Rouge |
| 34 | Heal Your Life Counseling, LLC | 71 | 3.6★ (5) | In Baton Rouge |
| 35 | Michele Guidry, LCSW-BACS | 71 | 4.0★ (4) | In Baton Rouge |
| 36 | Baton Rouge Comprehensive Treatment Center | 71 | 3.9★ (88) | In Baton Rouge |
| 37 | Roger D. Butner, PhD, LMFT | 71 | 4.3★ (6) | In Baton Rouge |
| 38 | Flourish Forward Counseling and Consulting | 71 | 5.0★ (4) | In Baton Rouge |
| 39 | Tau Center | 71 | 2.0★ (37) | In Baton Rouge |
| 40 | Refinery Counseling Center | 71 | 4.4★ (53) | In Baton Rouge |
| 41 | NeuroJust | 71 | 4.7★ (31) | In Baton Rouge |
| 42 | Still Waters Counseling &Therapy LLC | 70 | 5.0★ (20) | In Baton Rouge |
| 43 | Roads to Wellness, Integrated Therapies | 70 | 2.3★ (3) | In Baton Rouge |
| 44 | Baton Rouge Counseling Associates | 70 | 4.7★ (15) | In Baton Rouge |
| 45 | Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge | 70 | 4.2★ (41) | In Baton Rouge |
| 46 | Second Story Counseling Co. | 70 | 5.0★ (11) | In Baton Rouge |
| 47 | Capital Area Human Services | 70 | 4.0★ (165) | In Baton Rouge |
| 48 | Pierre Care Services | 70 | 4.7★ (29) | In Baton Rouge |
| 49 | Editions Counseling Co. | 70 | 5.0★ (12) | In Baton Rouge |
| 50 | On The Move For Christ Faith Based Counseling ,LLC | 69 | 5.0★ (16) | In Baton Rouge |
Also serving Baton Rouge
20 more therapists and counselors within 15 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alan L. Taylor & Associates, Inc. | 4.0★ (4) | In Baton Rouge |
| Amy Copeland, PhD | 3.9★ (7) | In Baton Rouge |
| Baton Rouge Recovery Health | 4.6★ (11) | In Baton Rouge |
| Convention Street Behavioral Health Clinic | 3.0★ (2) | In Baton Rouge |
| F. Charles Frey IV, PhD, ABPP | 5.0★ (2) | In Baton Rouge |
| Jack A Johnson JR., PHD | 5.0★ (20) | In Baton Rouge |
| Janina Mayeux, Ph.D., LLC | 3.4★ (5) | In Baton Rouge |
| Joseph Tramontana, PHD | 3.7★ (3) | In Baton Rouge |
| Kelly Ray, PhD | 4.9★ (36) | In Baton Rouge |
| Maxine E. Campbell, MP. PHD | 3.6★ (14) | In Baton Rouge |
| McMains Children's Developmental Center | 5.0★ (8) | In Baton Rouge |
| Mental Health Division | 5.0★ (2) | In Baton Rouge |
| Mercys Healing | 5.0★ (3) | In Baton Rouge |
| Open Health Care Clinic | 3.7★ (170) | In Baton Rouge |
| Paul M. Dammers, Ph.D., M.P., FACPN | 4.8★ (163) | In Baton Rouge |
| Post Trauma Institute | 4.1★ (186) | In Baton Rouge |
| Psychological Services Center | 2.3★ (3) | In Baton Rouge |
| Serenity Treatment Center of Louisiana | 4.8★ (253) | In Baton Rouge |
| The Maples - Baton Rouge | 4.7★ (41) | In Baton Rouge |
| Tracy Dossett | 5.0★ (4) | In Baton Rouge |
How we ranked Baton Rouge therapists and counselors
We scored 127 Baton Rouge therapists and counselors 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 Baton Rouge 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 therapist
- 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.
- Check which license they hold (for example LPC, LCSW, LMFT or RP) and look it up with the board or college that issued it.
- 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 therapist
- 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?
- Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
- 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.
Therapists and counselors in Baton Rouge: frequently asked questions
Who is the best therapist in Baton Rouge?
By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Baton Rouge, LA is Avenues Recovery Center at Baton Rouge with an RP Score of 83/100. It has 4.8★ from 339 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. St. Christopher's Addiction Wellness Center (#2) and Thriveworks Psychiatry & Counseling Baton Rouge (#3) follow. We ranked 127 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many therapists and counselors are there in Baton Rouge?
RankedPsychologists ranks 127 therapists and counselors serving Baton Rouge, LA. 50 of them are based in Baton Rouge; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 15 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 therapists and counselors in Baton Rouge work on weekends?
24 of 127 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 9 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Avenues Recovery Center at Baton Rouge (#1), St. Christopher's Addiction Wellness Center (#2) and Thriveworks Psychiatry & Counseling Baton Rouge (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.
What Google rating do Baton Rouge therapists and counselors have?
The median Google rating among 127 rated therapists and counselors in Baton Rouge is 4.3★, with a median of 7 reviews. The Baton Rouge Clinic Psychiatry has the most, 393 reviews, and ranks #12. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does RankedPsychologists rank therapists and counselors?
Each therapist 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 therapists and counselors outside Baton Rouge count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Baton Rouge city center, our service radius for therapists and counselors. 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 therapists and counselors 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 therapists and counselors in Baton Rouge ranked?
Each practice gets an RP Score from 0 to 100 from 8 published factors, including its Google rating, how clearly it focuses on therapy and counseling and how close it is. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank. The score does not measure treatment outcomes.
Is a licensed counselor the same as a psychologist?
No. Licensed professional counselors, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists and, in Ontario, registered psychotherapists hold their own licenses and answer to their own boards or colleges. They provide talk therapy for many of the same concerns; formal psychological testing is usually done by a psychologist.
Can I see a therapist 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 Baton Rouge
- November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 127 therapists and counselors serving Baton Rouge.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
More therapists and counselors and Baton Rouge pages
Therapists and counselors near Baton Rouge
- Therapists and counselors in Gardere, LA126 ranked
- Therapists and counselors in Baker, LA104 ranked
- Therapists and counselors in Shenandoah, LA130 ranked
- Therapists and counselors in Central, LA126 ranked
- Therapists and counselors in Denham Springs, LA128 ranked
- Therapists and counselors in Zachary, LA35 ranked
- Therapists and counselors in Prairieville, LA126 ranked
- Therapists and counselors in Gonzales, LA48 ranked
- Therapists and counselors in Hammond, LA18 ranked
- Therapists and counselors in New Iberia, LA19 ranked
Other specialties in Baton Rouge
- Psychologists in Baton Rouge35 ranked
- Child and teen therapists in Baton Rouge8 ranked
- Couples therapists in Baton Rouge19 ranked
- Family therapists in Baton Rouge14 ranked
- Psychiatrists in Baton Rouge29 ranked
- Clinical social workers in Baton Rouge23 ranked
- Addiction counselors in Baton Rouge26 ranked
- ABA therapy providers in Baton Rouge7 ranked
- All psychologists in Baton Rouge