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Best Therapists And Counselors in Fernandina Beach, FL (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Fernandina Beach: MAPS Integrated Wellness, RP Score 77/100; 4.2★ from 40 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 9

    Most-reviewed: Amelia Shotgun Sports, 124 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 48 ranked; ranked #9.

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

48 Fernandina Beach therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 8 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 48 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Fernandina Beach 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 Fernandina Beach at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1MAPS Integrated Wellness774.2★ (40)Fernandina BeachSat · SunOverall
2Fernandina Beach Therapy745.0★ (3)Fernandina BeachSat · Sun · Evenings—
3Maria Murphy, MA, LMHC, NCC745.0★ (3)Fernandina Beach——
4Annette R. Maguire, MS744.0★ (4)Fernandina Beach——
5Christian Counseling of Fernandina735.0★ (11)Fernandina BeachSat—
6St. Marys Wellness Center724.7★ (36)St. Marys, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Anchored Christian Counseling714.8★ (18)Fernandina BeachEvenings—
8About You Counseling & Coaching, LLC704.7★ (15)Fernandina Beach——
9Amelia Shotgun Sports694.8★ (124)Yulee, 9 mi awaySat · SunMost reviews
10Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare - Amelia Island694.1★ (9)Fernandina Beach——

The 48 best therapists and counselors in Fernandina Beach, 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 Fernandina Beach

    Based in Fernandina Beach

    77/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.2★ from 40 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    1896 S 14th St Ste 6, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
  2. Based in Fernandina Beach

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 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–Sun 8 AM–12 PM
    Address
    1865 Lime St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
  3. Based in Fernandina Beach

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 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.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    1303 Jasmine St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
  4. Based in St. Marys, 8 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.7★ from 36 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1020 Mc Dowell St, St Marys, GA 31558
  5. Based in Fernandina Beach

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–7 PM · Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    2382 Sadler Rd, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
  6. Based in Yulee, 9 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.8★ from 124 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 124 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–3:30 PM · Tue–Wed closed · Thu–Sun 8 AM–3:30 PM
    Address
    86300 Hot Shot Trl, Yulee, FL 32097
  7. Based in Fernandina Beach

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 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–Wed 8 AM–4 PM · Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1411 S 14th St Bldg K, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
  8. Based in Fernandina Beach

    69/100RP 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 9 AM–6 PM · Tue 10 AM–6 PM · Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 10 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    501 Centre St #121, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
  9. Based in Fernandina Beach

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–7 PM · Tue 10 AM–3 PM · Wed closed · Thu 10 AM–5 PM · Fri 10 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1865 Lime St Ste 103, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
  10. Based in Fernandina Beach

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 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–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1865 Lime St Ste 100, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
  11. Based in St. Marys, 7 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 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 closed · Tue–Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    708 Osborne St #104, St Marys, GA 31558
  12. Based in St. Marys, 8 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 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–Thu 9 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–1:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    107 Industrial Dr Bldg E, St Marys, GA 31558
  13. Based in St. Marys, 8 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    1712 Osborne Rd Ste F, St Marys, GA 31558
  14. Based in St. Marys, 10 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    4499 GA-40 Ste a, St Marys, GA 31558
  15. Based in St. Marys, 12 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 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 11 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    122 Hawthorn Ln Suite 8, St Marys, GA 31558

All 48 therapists and counselors

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #48, in RP Score order; each links to its profile.

therapists and counselors in Fernandina Beach, ranks 26 to 48
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Lighthorse Psychiatry, LLC584.4★ (26)12 mi
27Amelia Island Psychology584.8★ (19)In Fernandina Beach
28Sacred Strengths, PLLC585.0★ (3)13 mi
29Family Matters Counseling584.2★ (22)12 mi
30Rise Above Counseling Group575.0★ (14)13 mi
31Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare - Yulee572.6★ (60)9 mi
32Small Steps Counseling Services for Children572.3★ (6)14 mi
33Flourish & Thrive Counseling & Care, PLLC565.0★ (12)13 mi
34Coastal Counseling Center563.6★ (14)12 mi
35Camden Behavioral Wellness563.8★ (16)12 mi
36Tideline Counseling And Mental Health Associates563.5★ (11)12 mi
37Kylie Lambert Counseling565.0★ (15)13 mi
38Elevated Wellness Counseling565.0★ (8)13 mi
39Glenise B. Parrott555.0★ (5)13 mi
40Lindsay Bottoms555.0★ (7)14 mi
41Gateway Community Service Board553.9★ (20)14 mi
42Positive Outlook Group, LLC555.0★ (3)13 mi
43Coastal Community Behavioral Health544.8★ (18)11 mi
44Emerald Isle Counseling542.9★ (7)14 mi
45Cultivate Behavioral Health & Education - ABA Therapy for Autism543.7★ (3)6 mi
46Breakthroughs of North Florida524.9★ (44)7 mi
47Dawn Grant Mental Training and Hypnosis Meditation524.2★ (6)9 mi
48Christina M. Panides-Keyser, LCSW495.0★ (3)14 mi

Also serving Fernandina Beach

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 Fernandina Beach
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Advanced Psychological Services5.0★ (1)In Fernandina Beach
Amelia Island Counseling LLCIn Fernandina Beach
Amelia Psychological Services LLC1.0★ (3)In Fernandina Beach
Art + Soul Therapy, Fernandina Beach5.0★ (1)In Fernandina Beach
Blue Chair Sessions5.0★ (2)In Fernandina Beach
Candece Tierney, MA, LMFT, LMHC5.0★ (1)In Fernandina Beach
Carly J. Miller, M.D.3.9★ (53)In Fernandina Beach
Coastal Health Psychiatry - Fernandina Beach4.6★ (22)In Fernandina Beach
Complete Psychiatric Care5.0★ (5)In Fernandina Beach
Cornerstone Counseling Center Inc. Dr. Sharon Chunn3.0★ (2)In Fernandina Beach
Crawford Counseling and WellnessIn Fernandina Beach
Dr. Denise Dutchak-Parmenter5.0★ (2)In Fernandina Beach
Dr. Ken Johnson5.0★ (1)In Fernandina Beach
Dr. Patricia Barreto4.7★ (9)In Fernandina Beach
Gateway Guidance Center5.0★ (2)In Fernandina Beach
Kelly Sayers Counseling Services, LLC5.0★ (1)In Fernandina Beach
Leavy Psychological Services5.0★ (3)In Fernandina Beach
Maggie Nick Counseling3.0★ (2)In Fernandina Beach
Monarch Academy for Neurodiverse Youth and Adults5.0★ (2)In Fernandina Beach
Sara Herreros5.0★ (1)In Fernandina Beach

How we ranked Fernandina Beach therapists and counselors

We scored 48 Fernandina Beach 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 Fernandina Beach 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 Fernandina Beach: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Fernandina Beach?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Fernandina Beach, FL is MAPS Integrated Wellness with an RP Score of 77/100. It has 4.2★ from 40 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Fernandina Beach Therapy (#2) and Maria Murphy, MA, LMHC, NCC (#3) follow. We ranked 48 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Fernandina Beach?

RankedPsychologists ranks 48 therapists and counselors serving Fernandina Beach, FL. 17 of them are based in Fernandina Beach; 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 Fernandina Beach work on weekends?

8 of 48 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are MAPS Integrated Wellness (#1), Fernandina Beach Therapy (#2) and Christian Counseling of Fernandina (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Fernandina Beach therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 48 rated therapists and counselors in Fernandina Beach is 4.8★, with a median of 8 reviews. Amelia Shotgun Sports has the most, 124 reviews, and ranks #9. 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 Fernandina Beach count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Fernandina Beach 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 Fernandina Beach 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 Fernandina Beach

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 48 therapists and counselors serving Fernandina Beach.