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Best Therapists And Counselors in Bella Vista, AR (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Bella Vista: Karen Maloney Marriage Coaching, RP Score 79/100; 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 15

    Most-reviewed: Alleviant Integrated Mental Health - Bentonville, 120 Google reviews at 4.1★, the most of 84 ranked; ranked #15.

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

84 Bella Vista therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 12 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 84 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Bella Vista 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 Bella Vista at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Karen Maloney Marriage Coaching795.0★ (10)Bella VistaSat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Lisa Lewis705.0★ (20)Bella Vista——
3Holistic Healing Therapy, Kayli Humphreys LCSW705.0★ (16)Bella Vista——
4Chenal Family Therapy - Bella Vista Office682.3★ (3)Bella Vista——
5Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Bentonville674.1★ (60)Bentonville, 9 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6ZipHealthy PLLC674.7★ (81)Bentonville, 8 mi awaySat · Evenings—
7Paul W. Peterson | Counseling & Hypnosis675.0★ (42)Bentonville, 5 mi away——
8Wellness & Courage674.9★ (22)Bentonville, 9 mi away——
9Rachel Bannert-Goddu Counseling Services635.0★ (38)Rogers, 13 mi away——
10Cody Bryan Counseling635.0★ (32)Bentonville, 8 mi away——

The 84 best therapists and counselors in Bella Vista, 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.

  2. #2 Lisa Lewis

    Based in Bella Vista

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–4 PM · Tue–Wed 10 AM–6 PM · Thu 10 AM–4 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    View profile for Lisa Lewis(479) 802-2592

  6. #6 ZipHealthy PLLC

    Based in Bentonville, 8 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.7★ from 81 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 81 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    240 S Main St Suite# 270, Bentonville, AR 72712
    View profile for ZipHealthy PLLC(479) 259-1390

  7. #7 Paul W. Peterson | Counseling & Hypnosis

    Based in Bentonville, 5 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–4:30 PM · Wed 9 AM–3:30 PM · Thu 9 AM–3 PM · Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    701 NW McNelly Rd #9, Bentonville, AR 72712
    View profile for Paul W. Peterson | Counseling & Hypnosis(501) 260-7324

  8. #8 Wellness & Courage

    Based in Bentonville, 9 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.9★ from 22 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 22 Google reviews
    Address
    1116 S Walton Blvd Ste 201, Bentonville, AR 72712
    View profile for Wellness & Courage(479) 316-7770

  10. #10 Cody Bryan Counseling

    Based in Bentonville, 8 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    201 NW 2nd St, Bentonville, AR 72712
    View profile for Cody Bryan Counseling(479) 755-9748

  11. #11 4 Rivers Counseling

    Based in Bentonville, 10 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    305 SW 18th St, Bentonville, AR 72712
    View profile for 4 Rivers Counseling(479) 319-6579

  12. #12 Treetop Counseling LLC

    Based in Bentonville, 6 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3214 NW Avignon Way #4, Bentonville, AR 72712
    View profile for Treetop Counseling LLC(801) 200-1945

  13. #13 Shelly Reaves

    Based in Bentonville, 10 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    1732 SE Moberly Ln B, Bentonville, AR 72712
    View profile for Shelly Reaves(479) 422-4657

  14. #14 Harris Counseling and Consulting

    Based in Bentonville, 8 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–3 PM · Tue–Wed closed · Thu 10 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    915 NW 7th St Ste 3, Bentonville, AR 72712
    View profile for Harris Counseling and Consulting(479) 310-5770

  16. #16 Ozark Guidance Bentonville Adult Services

    Based in Bentonville, 10 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 2.3★ from 27 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.3★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 8 AM–8 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–1 PM
    Address
    2508 SE 20th St, Bentonville, AR 72712
    View profile for Ozark Guidance Bentonville Adult Services(479) 273-9088

  17. #17 McClellan Counseling

    Based in Bentonville, 9 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–8 PM · Tue–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1002 McClain Rd Bldg A, Suite 110, Bentonville, AR 72712
    View profile for McClellan Counseling(918) 810-8237

  19. #19 Harmony in Bloom Counseling, LLC

    Based in Bentonville, 10 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue closed · Wed 8 AM–8 PM · Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–2 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    910 SE 21st St, Bentonville, AR 72712
    View profile for Harmony in Bloom Counseling, LLC(479) 208-7475

  20. #20 Global Therapy, Inc.

    Based in Bentonville, 9 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1002 McClain Rd Bldg A Ste 108, Bentonville, AR 72712
    View profile for Global Therapy, Inc.(479) 268-4598

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 84 ranked therapists and counselors here; the rest are on their profiles.

therapists and counselors in Bella Vista, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Eric Johnson PhD Marriage & Parent-Child Relationships605.0★ (42)12 mi
27Luke W. Jackson | Couples Counseling & Hypnosis605.0★ (44)12 mi
28Integrated Counseling Solutions605.0★ (4)9 mi
29Water's Edge Counseling Services603.8★ (16)9 mi
30Pathways Counseling NWA594.0★ (8)12 mi
31Kati Wells CBT- Bentonville594.8★ (19)10 mi
32Allison D. Wahbi, LCSW595.0★ (5)13 mi
33Village Roots Postpartum Care595.0★ (7)In Bella Vista
34WholeHearted Counseling594.8★ (18)10 mi
35A Hopeful Place, LLC595.0★ (3)12 mi
36Northwest Arkansas Psychotherapy, PLLC594.8★ (12)10 mi
37Children's Therapy Team Aquatics at The Agility Center595.0★ (7)11 mi
38Massiel Bradberry, LPC -Living Better Lives Counseling LLC -595.0★ (3)10 mi
39NWA Premier Therapy594.8★ (34)12 mi
40Four Pillars Counseling, PLLC595.0★ (5)10 mi
41Freeman-Burchfield Institute For Cognitive Behavioral Therapy594.8★ (43)12 mi
42Harris Counseling and Consulting595.0★ (36)12 mi
43Bentonville Counseling Collective594.0★ (8)10 mi
44Psyche NWA594.9★ (31)12 mi
45Chenal Family Therapy - NWA Rogers Office583.1★ (21)13 mi
46Regional Therapy Services584.2★ (16)11 mi
47Holden Institute584.2★ (42)10 mi
48Vineyard Family Counseling585.0★ (4)10 mi
49Ascend Integrative Mental Health585.0★ (5)10 mi
50The People Place Counseling Center585.0★ (5)10 mi

Also serving Bella Vista

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 Bella Vista
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Afield Adventure TherapyIn Bella Vista
Anchored Hearts Counseling Services5.0★ (2)In Bella Vista
Animo Sano Psychiatry - Arkansas2.5★ (2)9 mi
Birdsong Counseling LLCIn Bella Vista
DBSA Northwest ArkansasIn Bella Vista
Embody Counseling & YogaIn Bella Vista
Evergreen Christian Counseling PLLC.5.0★ (2)9 mi
Foundation 4 Growth Counseling5.0★ (2)9 mi
Julie Kinder, LCSWIn Bella Vista
KajSiab Therapy, PLLC5.0★ (2)9 mi
Kelly Dundon Collaborative PsychotherapyIn Bella Vista
Kin & Grove Therapy5.0★ (2)9 mi
Lauren Anderson Behavior Consulting, LLCIn Bella Vista
Living Authentic CounselingIn Bella Vista
Matthew C. Myatt, MS, LPC, AR LPC-MHSP, TN, NCC4.0★ (2)9 mi
Movin' Towards Purpose5.0★ (2)6 mi
NWA Marriage & Family TherapyIn Bella Vista
Resilience Refined CounselingIn Bella Vista
SoulTalk Therapy - Whitney Ghassani, LCSW5.0★ (2)9 mi
UpSpring Therapy, LLC5.0★ (2)9 mi

How we ranked Bella Vista therapists and counselors

We scored 84 Bella Vista 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 Bella Vista 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 Bella Vista: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Bella Vista?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Bella Vista, AR is Karen Maloney Marriage Coaching with an RP Score of 79/100. It has 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Lisa Lewis (#2) and Holistic Healing Therapy, Kayli Humphreys LCSW (#3) follow. We ranked 84 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Bella Vista?

RankedPsychologists ranks 84 therapists and counselors serving Bella Vista, AR. 6 of them are based in Bella Vista; 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 Bella Vista work on weekends?

12 of 84 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Karen Maloney Marriage Coaching (#1), Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Bentonville (#5) and ZipHealthy PLLC (#6). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Bella Vista therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 84 rated therapists and counselors in Bella Vista is 5.0★, with a median of 13 reviews. Alleviant Integrated Mental Health - Bentonville has the most, 120 reviews, and ranks #15. 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 Bella Vista count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Bella Vista 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 Bella Vista 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 Bella Vista

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 84 therapists and counselors serving Bella Vista.

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