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Best Therapists And Counselors in Golden Gate, FL (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Golden Gate: Goins Counseling & Psychotherapy, PLLC, RP Score 74/100; 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 7

    Most-reviewed: David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health, 469 Google reviews at 4.1★, the most of 110 ranked; ranked #7.

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

110 Golden Gate therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 35 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 110 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Golden Gate 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 Golden Gate at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Goins Counseling & Psychotherapy, PLLC744.3★ (6)Naples, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Therapy Treatment Team745.0★ (19)Naples, 1 mi awaySat · Evenings—
3Allpure Behavioral Health735.0★ (141)Naples, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Ellie Mental Health724.8★ (24)Naples, 3 mi awaySat · Evenings—
5Naples Oceanside Wellness – Janessa Borges, LCSW714.8★ (45)Naples, 6 mi away——
6Dragonfly Christian Counseling695.0★ (3)Naples, 5 mi away——
7David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health694.1★ (469)Naples, 2 mi away—Most reviews
8Crossroads Behavioral Health Center Inc.695.0★ (39)Naples, 6 mi awaySat · Evenings—
9George R. Drobinski, LMHC695.0★ (8)Naples, 7 mi away——
10Counseling of Southwest Florida - Golden Gate684.0★ (4)Naples, 1 mi away——

The 110 best therapists and counselors in Golden Gate, 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 Therapy Treatment Team

    Based in Naples, 1 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    11725 Collier Blvd STE C, Naples, FL 34116
    View profile for Therapy Treatment Team(239) 880-2074

  3. #3 Allpure Behavioral Health

    Based in Naples, 7 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 141 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 141 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–9 PM
    Address
    4850 Tamiami Trl N Suite 301, Naples, FL 34103
    View profile for Allpure Behavioral Health(239) 799-7873

  4. #4 Ellie Mental Health

    Based in Naples, 3 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    75 Vineyards Blvd Suite 201, Naples, FL 34119
    View profile for Ellie Mental Health(239) 474-8088

  9. #9 George R. Drobinski, LMHC

    Based in Naples, 7 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    2500 Tamiami Trl N #210, Naples, FL 34103
    View profile for George R. Drobinski, LMHC(239) 821-4564

  12. #12 Florida Coast Counseling

    Based in Naples, 4 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–8 PM · Tue–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3443 Pine Ridge Rd Ste 101, Naples, FL 34109
    View profile for Florida Coast Counseling(239) 427-1833

  13. #13 Therapy Treatment Team

    Based in Naples, 6 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2345 Stanford Ct #601, Naples, FL 34112
    View profile for Therapy Treatment Team(239) 880-2074

  15. #15 Wise Counseling Inc. - Individual and Couples Therapy / EMDR Therapy

    Based in Naples, 6 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 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 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    501 Goodlette-Frank Rd Ste B300, Naples, FL 34102
    View profile for Wise Counseling Inc. - Individual and Couples Therapy / EMDR Therapy(941) 202-3350

  17. #17 Molly Barrow, Ph.D.

    Based in Naples, 5 mi away

    67/100RP 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 10 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    5500 Bryson Dr #301, Naples, FL 34109
    View profile for Molly Barrow, Ph.D.(239) 250-1150

  18. #18 Naples Integrated Recovery

    Based in Naples, 4 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1715 Heritage Trail Ste 203, Naples, FL 34112
    View profile for Naples Integrated Recovery(305) 501-1795

  19. #19 Naples Therapists

    Based in Naples, 6 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6:30 PM · Sat 7:30 AM–12:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1048 Goodlette-Frank Rd, Naples, FL 34102
    View profile for Naples Therapists(239) 526-8526

  21. #21 Dura Medical

    Based in Naples, 6 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.6★ from 234 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 234 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1575 Pine Ridge Rd Ste 16, Naples, FL 34109
    View profile for Dura Medical(239) 734-3481

  22. #22 Empathy Care Wellness

    Based in Naples, 5 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 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–Thu 9:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 9:30 AM–1:30 PM · Sat 10 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    5445 Park Central Ct, Naples, FL 34109
    View profile for Empathy Care Wellness(239) 459-1656

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

therapists and counselors in Golden Gate, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Freedom Counseling and Yoga665.0★ (7)7 mi
27Kind Hearted Counseling - Child, Adult, Family & Couples Therapy665.0★ (13)7 mi
28Mindful Masterpieces Behavioral Services663.9★ (7)6 mi
29Talk Shop Therapy with Kaylan White, LMHC665.0★ (15)5 mi
30Phoenix Behavioral Group665.0★ (55)7 mi
31Turn 2 Wellness Counseling663.7★ (6)7 mi
32Elite DNA Behavioral Health Therapy & Psychiatry Clinic - Naples664.3★ (384)6 mi
33Stepping Stone Kids Therapy, LLC654.3★ (4)7 mi
34Biofeedback Center of FL, JoAnn Blumenthal, LMHC, BCN654.8★ (63)7 mi
35Holly Zazo Therapy652.3★ (3)7 mi
36Grow Beyond Counseling654.0★ (8)7 mi
37Dr. Jessika Czverencz655.0★ (3)7 mi
38Christine Lane Counseling "Tapping into Emotional Wellness"655.0★ (3)7 mi
39Blueprint Therapy Solutions654.8★ (16)6 mi
40Serenity Counseling Associates of Naples645.0★ (6)8 mi
41Eve Scharf, MSW, LCSW645.0★ (9)6 mi
42Wings of Change644.5★ (8)5 mi
43Danielle Sethi Therapy645.0★ (11)7 mi
44Sara L. Henry, MA, LMFT | Henry Neurorelational Center | HNC643.4★ (5)9 mi
45Counseling of Southwest Florida - Naples644.3★ (28)6 mi
46Collier County Counseling Inc "CCC"643.9★ (29)6 mi
47Pro Counselors645.0★ (14)7 mi
48PhDr. Eva Smidova, Ph.D. LMFT, CTCT634.2★ (10)7 mi
49Intuitive Well-Being, LLC635.0★ (8)11 mi
50Life-changing Concierge Psychotherapy634.3★ (11)7 mi

Also serving Golden Gate

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 Golden Gate
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
April Arnold LCSW Concierge Counseling LLC5.0★ (2)8 mi
Building A New Foundation Counseling5.0★ (2)In Golden Gate
Connected Path Counseling5.0★ (2)15 mi
Create Pathways Counseling5.0★ (2)6 mi
Footprints In the Sand Therapy Center, Sarah Carlson-Pint, LMFT5.0★ (2)8 mi
Gulf Coast Integrative Counseling5.0★ (2)7 mi
Life-Changing Psychotherapy5.0★ (2)7 mi
Linda Burton LMHC5.0★ (2)5 mi
Mary Ann Whalen, LCSW5.0★ (2)9 mi
MH Therapy5.0★ (2)7 mi
Miladys Gonzalez LCSW5.0★ (2)7 mi
Mindful Therapeutics3.0★ (2)7 mi
Naples Counseling5.0★ (2)7 mi
Palm Beach Wedding Officiant5.0★ (2)14 mi
Pauze Point Therapy5.0★ (2)7 mi
Resolve Community Counseling Center of Collier County5.0★ (2)4 mi
Salt and Light Psychiatry5.0★ (2)12 mi
Serenity Space Therapy5.0★ (2)12 mi
Victoria Elkins, LCSW PA3.0★ (2)3 mi
Y.M. Counseling, LLC5.0★ (1)In Golden Gate

How we ranked Golden Gate therapists and counselors

We scored 110 Golden Gate 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 Golden Gate 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 Golden Gate: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Golden Gate?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Golden Gate, FL is Goins Counseling & Psychotherapy, PLLC with an RP Score of 74/100. It has 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Therapy Treatment Team (#2) and Allpure Behavioral Health (#3) follow. We ranked 110 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Golden Gate?

RankedPsychologists ranks 110 therapists and counselors serving Golden Gate, FL. 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 Golden Gate work on weekends?

35 of 110 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Goins Counseling & Psychotherapy, PLLC (#1), Therapy Treatment Team (#2) and Allpure Behavioral Health (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Golden Gate therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 110 rated therapists and counselors in Golden Gate is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health has the most, 469 reviews, and ranks #7. 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 Golden Gate count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Golden Gate 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 Golden Gate 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 Golden Gate

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 110 therapists and counselors serving Golden Gate.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

More therapists and counselors and Golden Gate pages