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Best Therapists And Counselors in East Milton, FL (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in East Milton: Santa Rosa Counseling Center, RP Score 74/100; 4.7★ from 352 Google reviews.

  2. 8

    Most-reviewed: Avalon of Lakeview Center, 50 Google reviews at 2.8★, the most of 53 ranked after Santa Rosa Counseling Center; ranked #8.

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

53 East Milton therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 11 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 53 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in East Milton 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 East Milton at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Santa Rosa Counseling Center744.7★ (352)East Milton—Overall
2Hope Counseling Services732.0★ (8)East Milton——
3Lifelong Behavioral Services725.0★ (3)East MiltonSat · Evenings—
4Santa Rosa Counseling Center704.5★ (24)East Milton——
5The Wisdom Tree Counseling Services, LLC704.1★ (19)East MiltonEvenings—
6Proud Moments ABA704.4★ (8)East MiltonEvenings—
7Partners Family Medicine Practice & Recovery Center683.6★ (40)East MiltonEvenings—
8Avalon of Lakeview Center662.8★ (50)East Milton—Most reviews
9Panhandle Comprehensive Treatment Center654.1★ (43)Pace, 6 mi awaySat—
10Dr. Paula Maness: My Therapy Partner Inc625.0★ (7)East MiltonEvenings—

The 53 best therapists and counselors in East Milton, 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 East Milton

    #1 Santa Rosa Counseling Center

    Based in East Milton

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.7★ from 352 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 352 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5642 Jones St, Milton, FL 32570
    View profile for Santa Rosa Counseling Center(850) 626-7779

  3. #3 Lifelong Behavioral Services

    Based in East Milton

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 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 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4629 Church St, Milton, FL 32583
    View profile for Lifelong Behavioral Services(850) 503-6636

  4. #4 Santa Rosa Counseling Center

    Based in East Milton

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.5★ from 24 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–12:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5441 Berryhill Rd, Milton, FL 32570
    View profile for Santa Rosa Counseling Center(850) 626-7779

  6. #6 Proud Moments ABA

    Based in East Milton

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6479 Caroline St, Milton, FL 32570
    View profile for Proud Moments ABA(850) 910-4089

  7. #7 Partners Family Medicine Practice & Recovery Center

    Based in East Milton

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 3.6★ from 40 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.6★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–7 PM · Wed 9 AM–5:30 PM · Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    6655 Caroline St, Milton, FL 32570
    View profile for Partners Family Medicine Practice & Recovery Center(850) 905-0110

  8. #8 Avalon of Lakeview Center

    Based in East Milton

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 2.8★ from 50 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.8★ from 50 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6024 Spikes Way, Milton, FL 32583
    View profile for Avalon of Lakeview Center(850) 437-8900

  11. #11 The Resiliency Well, LLC

    Based in Pace, 10 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 8 AM–7 PM · Thu 7:30 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4493 Woodbine Rd, Pace, FL 32571
    View profile for The Resiliency Well, LLC(850) 778-9194

  12. #12 Behavioral Health

    Based in Pensacola, 14 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 2.1★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.1★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    8383 N Davis Hwy, Pensacola, FL 32514
    View profile for Behavioral Health(850) 494-5000

  13. #13 Adult & Child Mental Health Care, LLC / Santa Rosa Office

    Based in Pace, 7 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 2.9★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.9★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4622 Summerdale Blvd #1368, Pace, FL 32571
    View profile for Adult & Child Mental Health Care, LLC / Santa Rosa Office(850) 466-3200

  15. #15 Outreach Behavior Support

    Based in Pace, 9 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4359 5th Ave, Pace, FL 32571
    View profile for Outreach Behavior Support(850) 503-0805

  17. #17 Triple R Counseling & Consulting

    Based in Pensacola, 15 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Address
    600 University Office Blvd Bldg 10, Pensacola, FL 32504
    View profile for Triple R Counseling & Consulting

  20. #20 Dr. Donna Marie Marshall of OceanLife Christian Counseling

    Based in Pensacola, 14 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship 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–Fri 10 AM–8 PM · Sat 11 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    9932 Fairway Villas Ln, Pensacola, FL 32514
    View profile for Dr. Donna Marie Marshall of OceanLife Christian Counseling(850) 485-4899

  21. #21 KR Counseling

    Based in Pensacola, 15 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4400 Bayou Blvd Ste 34, Pensacola, FL 32503
    View profile for KR Counseling(850) 760-2300

  22. #22 Proud Moments ABA

    Based in Pensacola, 12 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.0★ from 18 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    9900 N Davis Hwy, Pensacola, FL 32514
    View profile for Proud Moments ABA(850) 607-6910

  23. #23 Intricate Minds

    Based in Pensacola, 12 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri closed · Sat 8 PM–12 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    9160 Roe St Ste 5, Pensacola, FL 32514
    View profile for Intricate Minds(850) 417-9231

  24. #24 Dr. Jack Moser PhD

    Based in Pensacola, 14 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–7 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3298 Summit Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32504
    View profile for Dr. Jack Moser PhD(850) 474-5265

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

therapists and counselors in East Milton, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Hirschorn, Steve PhD562.7★ (7)15 mi
27Bayou Wellness565.0★ (3)15 mi
28Adult Children & Family Counseling, LLC564.3★ (7)13 mi
29Clearview Education & Counseling, Llc553.7★ (15)13 mi
30Stone Ridge Counseling Center554.3★ (6)13 mi
31Catherine Quiring Counseling545.0★ (4)13 mi
32Innovative Direction- Counseling, Medication and Evaluation Services544.3★ (27)15 mi
33Gulf Coast NeuroSpa545.0★ (6)14 mi
34WithInSyte Counseling545.0★ (16)15 mi
35Self Haven - Melissa Garner, LMHC, QS, RYT545.0★ (7)14 mi
36Sandi Cobia LMHC LLC535.0★ (4)14 mi
37Nancy G. Paddock, MA, LMFT535.0★ (3)13 mi
38BTEC Behavioral Therapy (Plantation Road Office)534.0★ (8)15 mi
39Greenhouse Counseling Corporation534.6★ (11)15 mi
40The Center for Compassionate Care534.2★ (5)15 mi
41Tree of Life Counseling534.0★ (4)15 mi
42Molly Kasper LMFT535.0★ (4)15 mi
43Child And Family Development Center. NOT AFFILIATED WITH FL DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN & FAMILIES534.3★ (6)15 mi
44StayWell Counseling Center535.0★ (4)15 mi
45Regan Hager LMHC535.0★ (4)15 mi
46Monica Davis, LMFT at Still Waters Counseling525.0★ (3)15 mi
47Wander and Grow, LLC525.0★ (3)15 mi
48Melissa Featherstone LCSW EFT Practitioner523.7★ (3)15 mi
49Jonathan C. Hoffmann, LCSW, MSW484.2★ (5)15 mi
50Essential Grace Mental Health Services, LLC474.6★ (10)14 mi

Also serving East Milton

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 East Milton
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Action Confidential Counseling5.0★ (1)13 mi
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Andrea Sutrick Art TherapyIn East Milton
Ascension Sacred Heart Behavioral Health - Airport5.0★ (2)15 mi
BEHAVIOR CHANGESIn East Milton
Bloom Perinatal SupportIn East Milton
Catherine Fliszar, LMHC, LPC, LCMHC, LCPC- Freedom to Change Counseling and Wellness5.0★ (2)In East Milton
Davis Janet S5.0★ (1)13 mi
Free Your Mind Therapy Services, LLC3.0★ (2)15 mi
Ginger Woods, LCSWIn East Milton
Greater Pensacola Behavior Services, Inc.In East Milton
Hayes5.0★ (1)14 mi
Nancy K. Turner, LMHC5.0★ (2)15 mi
Next Step to Wellness, PLLCIn East Milton
Nicole Orgeron, LMHC5.0★ (2)15 mi
Root to Bloom TherapyIn East Milton
Rooted in Resilience Healing ArtsIn East Milton
Shiloh Counseling CenterIn East Milton
Soulful Shore Therapy5.0★ (2)15 mi
VOICES ONLINE5.0★ (1)In East Milton

How we ranked East Milton therapists and counselors

We scored 53 East Milton 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 East Milton 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 East Milton: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in East Milton?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in East Milton, FL is Santa Rosa Counseling Center with an RP Score of 74/100. It has 4.7★ from 352 Google reviews. Hope Counseling Services (#2) and Lifelong Behavioral Services (#3) follow. We ranked 53 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in East Milton?

RankedPsychologists ranks 53 therapists and counselors serving East Milton, FL. 9 of them are based in East Milton; 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 East Milton work on weekends?

11 of 53 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Lifelong Behavioral Services (#3), Panhandle Comprehensive Treatment Center (#9) and The Resiliency Well, LLC (#11). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do East Milton therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 53 rated therapists and counselors in East Milton is 4.6★, with a median of 7 reviews. Santa Rosa Counseling Center has the most, 352 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 East Milton count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the East Milton 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 East Milton 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 East Milton

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 53 therapists and counselors serving East Milton.

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