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Best Therapists And Counselors in Beaufort, SC (2026)

23 therapists and counselors ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Beaufort: kendratwitty, RP Score 73/100; 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews.

  2. 16

    Most-reviewed: Psych CiSa LLC, Mental Health Therapy Services, 37 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 23 ranked; ranked #16.

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

23 Beaufort therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 3 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 3.7★ across 23 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Beaufort 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 therapists and counselors in Beaufort at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1kendratwitty733.6★ (5)Beaufort—Overall
2Butterworth Maureen733.7★ (3)Beaufort——
3Coastal Empire Community Mental Health Center732.8★ (4)Beaufort——
4Coastal Empire Community Mental: Mc Daniel Sandra P733.3★ (3)Beaufort——
5Balanced Wellness714.3★ (28)BeaufortEvenings—
6Beaufort Psychological Services715.0★ (18)BeaufortEvenings—
7Safe Harbour Counseling Services715.0★ (4)BeaufortSat—
8Coastal Empire Mental Health702.1★ (11)BeaufortSat—
9Lonnie Elliott, LPC694.7★ (13)BeaufortEvenings—
10Jamison Consultants692.5★ (8)Port Royal, 3 mi away——

The 23 best therapists and counselors in Beaufort, 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 Beaufort

    #1 kendratwitty

    Based in Beaufort

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    818 Bay St, Beaufort, SC 29902
    View profile for kendratwitty(843) 812-1018

  2. #2 Butterworth Maureen

    Based in Beaufort

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 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
    106 West St Ext, Beaufort, SC 29902
    View profile for Butterworth Maureen(843) 524-7050

  5. #5 Balanced Wellness

    Based in Beaufort

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.3★ from 28 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3345 Argent Blvd Unit 101, Ridgeland, SC 29936
    View profile for Balanced Wellness(843) 212-6651

  9. #9 Lonnie Elliott, LPC

    Based in Beaufort

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    25 Marshellen Dr, Beaufort, SC 29902
    View profile for Lonnie Elliott, LPC(843) 263-8293

  10. #10 Jamison Consultants

    Based in Port Royal, 3 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 2.5★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    1875 N Paris Ave, Port Royal, SC 29935
    View profile for Jamison Consultants(843) 379-9600

  11. #11 Mental Health Department

    Based in Beaufort

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 3.4★ from 27 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.4★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1050 Ribaut Rd, Beaufort, SC 29902
    View profile for Mental Health Department(843) 524-3378

  15. #15 Suzie Long, PhD

    Based in Lake Ridge, 6 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 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 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Suzie Long, PhD

  16. #16 Psych CiSa LLC, Mental Health Therapy Services

    Based in Hilton Head Island, 15 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5 PM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    60 Main St Ste H, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
    View profile for Psych CiSa LLC, Mental Health Therapy Services(843) 505-8847

  18. #18 Dr. Catherine Scott

    Based in Bluffton, 15 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    Regus Bldg., 110 Traders Cross,, Suite 240, Bluffton, SC 29909
    View profile for Dr. Catherine Scott(864) 630-9185

  21. #21 Coastal Empire Mental Health

    Based in Hilton Head Island, 14 mi away

    53/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 2.6★ from 12 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.6★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    151 Dillon Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
    View profile for Coastal Empire Mental Health(843) 681-4865

  22. #22 Mind Matters Therapy Services, LLC

    Based in Hilton Head Island, 15 mi away

    52/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 11 AM–7 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    11 Palmetto Pkwy Ste 105, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
    View profile for Mind Matters Therapy Services, LLC(843) 405-0619

  23. #23 Donald P. Orso, Ph.D.

    Based in Port Royal, 4 mi away

    51/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1203 Paris Ave, Port Royal, SC 29935
    View profile for Donald P. Orso, Ph.D.(443) 306-6913

Also serving Beaufort

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.

Unranked therapists and counselors serving Beaufort
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Bay of Hope Counseling Services5.0★ (1)In Beaufort
Beaufort Counseling Services, LLC5.0★ (2)In Beaufort
Beaufort Family Therapy5.0★ (1)In Beaufort
Belonging Counseling LLC5.0★ (2)In Beaufort
Benton Lutz, Eds5.0★ (2)In Beaufort
Boost Behavioral Services4.5★ (8)In Beaufort
Carolina Cognitive5.0★ (1)In Beaufort
Diagnosis & Treatment | Psychiatry Specialists of South Carolina1.5★ (2)In Beaufort
Dr. Royce Malphrus5.0★ (2)In Beaufort
From Surviving to Thriving5.0★ (2)In Beaufort
Haille Riddle, AGPCNP-C5.0★ (3)In Beaufort
Judy Lohr5.0★ (1)In Beaufort
Lonnie Elliott LPC5.0★ (1)In Beaufort
Palmetto Counseling Collective5.0★ (2)In Beaufort
Raising Hope Consulting LLC1.0★ (1)In Beaufort
Shaffer Scott C PhD5.0★ (1)In Beaufort
She Thrives Psychology & Consulting5.0★ (1)In Beaufort
St John Gay Mary MD3.0★ (4)In Beaufort
Tiffany Holland, MA5.0★ (1)In Beaufort
Washington's Family Counseling5.0★ (1)In Beaufort

How we ranked Beaufort therapists and counselors

We scored 23 Beaufort 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

RP Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Beaufort 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 therapist

  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. Check which license they hold (for example LPC, LCSW, LMFT or RP) and look it up with the board or college that issued it.
  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 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 Beaufort: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Beaufort?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Beaufort, SC is kendratwitty with an RP Score of 73/100. It has 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews. Butterworth Maureen (#2) and Coastal Empire Community Mental Health Center (#3) follow. We ranked 23 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Beaufort?

RankedPsychologists ranks 23 therapists and counselors serving Beaufort, SC. 14 of them are based in Beaufort; 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 Beaufort work on weekends?

3 of 23 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Safe Harbour Counseling Services (#7), Coastal Empire Mental Health (#8) and Psych CiSa LLC, Mental Health Therapy Services (#16). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Beaufort therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 23 rated therapists and counselors in Beaufort is 3.7★, with a median of 11 reviews. Psych CiSa LLC, Mental Health Therapy Services has the most, 37 reviews, and ranks #16. 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 Beaufort count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Beaufort 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 Beaufort 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 Beaufort

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 23 therapists and counselors serving Beaufort.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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