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Best Therapists And Counselors in Gulf Gate Estates, FL (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Gulf Gate Estates: MiddleSpace Mental Health, RP Score 76/100; 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 50

    Most-reviewed: Center of Revitalizing Psychiatry, 351 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 205 ranked; ranked #50.

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

205 Gulf Gate Estates therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 42 open Saturdays and 20 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 205 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Gulf Gate Estates 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 Gulf Gate Estates at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1MiddleSpace Mental Health765.0★ (8)Gulf Gate EstatesSat · SunOverall
2Intimacy Retreats for Couples764.5★ (4)Gulf Gate Estates——
3Nouveau Consulting,Inc.754.8★ (18)Sarasota, 2 mi away——
4Jennifer Burke Counseling and Psychotherapy, LLC755.0★ (9)Sarasota, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Lisa A. Jennay, LMFT745.0★ (3)Sarasota, 1 mi away——
6It Begins Within Therapy745.0★ (36)Sarasota, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Kind Therapists735.0★ (13)Sarasota, 1 mi awaySat · Evenings—
8Michelle Rogers M.A., LMHC725.0★ (5)Gulf Gate EstatesSat · Evenings—
9Gulf Coast Psychotherapy & Psychiatry724.6★ (47)Sarasota, 2 mi awaySat—
10The Rising Sun Counseling - Florida715.0★ (6)Sarasota, 2 mi awaySun · Evenings—

The 205 best therapists and counselors in Gulf Gate Estates, 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.

  3. #3 Nouveau Consulting,Inc.

    Based in Sarasota, 2 mi away

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews
    Address
    3601 Beneva Woods Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34233
    View profile for Nouveau Consulting,Inc.(941) 957-8737

  4. #4 Jennifer Burke Counseling and Psychotherapy, LLC

    Based in Sarasota, 2 mi away

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 9 AM–7 PM · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun 2 PM–7 PM
    Address
    2100 Constitution Blvd Ste 120, Sarasota, FL 34231
    View profile for Jennifer Burke Counseling and Psychotherapy, LLC(203) 216-8607

  5. #5 Lisa A. Jennay, LMFT

    Based in Sarasota, 1 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship 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
    2477 Stickney Point Rd Suite 115B, Sarasota, FL 34231
    View profile for Lisa A. Jennay, LMFT(941) 780-1569

  6. #6 It Begins Within Therapy

    Based in Sarasota, 4 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8:30 AM–8:30 PM
    Address
    5939 Approach Rd, Sarasota, FL 34238
    View profile for It Begins Within Therapy(941) 260-1299

  7. #7 Kind Therapists

    Based in Sarasota, 1 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2750 Stickney Point Rd STE 210, Sarasota, FL 34231
    View profile for Kind Therapists(941) 299-2023

  8. #8 Michelle Rogers M.A., LMHC

    Based in Gulf Gate Estates

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 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 closed · Tue–Wed 9 AM–7 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    654 N Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL 34229
    View profile for Michelle Rogers M.A., LMHC

  11. #11 Susie Alarie, LMHC

    Based in Sarasota, 4 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 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
    3205 Southgate Cir, Sarasota, FL 34239
    View profile for Susie Alarie, LMHC(941) 232-8076

  12. #12 Linda K Miller, LMHC

    Based in Sarasota, 4 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 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
    3205 Southgate Cir, Sarasota, FL 34239
    View profile for Linda K Miller, LMHC(941) 730-5666

  13. #13 Epiphany Integrated Health

    Based in Sarasota, 1 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3231 Gulf Gate Dr #201, Sarasota, FL 34231
    View profile for Epiphany Integrated Health(941) 367-2356

  16. #16 Healing Transitions Creative Counseling For Children & Families Inc.

    Based in Sarasota, 1 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.0★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3333 Clark Rd #170, Sarasota, FL 34231
    View profile for Healing Transitions Creative Counseling For Children & Families Inc.(941) 888-2081

  18. #18 Therapists In Sarasota

    Based in Sarasota, 6 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    1487 2nd St C4, Sarasota, FL 34236
    View profile for Therapists In Sarasota(239) 565-6921

  21. #21 Eva Macaluso

    Based in Sarasota, 5 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    1445 S Osprey Ave, Sarasota, FL 34239
    View profile for Eva Macaluso(941) 363-1039

  23. #23 Anthony P. Lerie LMHC

    Based in Sarasota, 5 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    2055 Wood St #201, Sarasota, FL 34237
    View profile for Anthony P. Lerie LMHC(941) 735-2018

  24. #24 Center For Integrated Therapies

    Based in Sarasota, 5 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.8★ from 40 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1217 S East Ave Unit 307, Sarasota, FL 34239
    View profile for Center For Integrated Therapies(941) 330-1130

  25. #25 Burch Tree Counseling Center

    Based in Sarasota, 2 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2100 Constitution Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34231
    View profile for Burch Tree Counseling Center(352) 730-9388

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

therapists and counselors in Gulf Gate Estates, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Alliance Counseling Services704.8★ (4)5 mi
27Denise Schonwald, LLC704.9★ (114)12 mi
28Paul McKean and Lisa McKean705.0★ (4)5 mi
29Center for Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, LLC694.9★ (7)1 mi
30Kathleen Frank LMHC, LPC, NCC694.6★ (9)1 mi
31Heather. D. Eslien, LMHC694.2★ (13)6 mi
32Dr. April Brown, LMHC, CST Relationship, Intimacy, And Sex Therapist695.0★ (4)6 mi
33Newfound Therapy, LLC/Carey Warren, LCSW695.0★ (4)In Gulf Gate Estates
34Amy S. Thatcher, LCSW695.0★ (4)6 mi
35Radiant Healing Energy695.0★ (4)6 mi
36Candice Burch Therapy and Counseling685.0★ (6)2 mi
37Heart to Heart Counseling LLC684.8★ (132)5 mi
38Generazzo Therapy685.0★ (7)2 mi
39My College Resource685.0★ (14)2 mi
40ALW Counseling and Coaching685.0★ (5)1 mi
41Know Hope Transformational Counseling LLC685.0★ (12)5 mi
42Eric Sizler & Associates684.2★ (5)6 mi
43Jewish Family & Children's Services: Mishkin Beverly H683.3★ (3)6 mi
44Jeffrey C. Anglin, MSW, CAP685.0★ (10)6 mi
45Linda Kroll LCSW685.0★ (3)1 mi
46CenterPointe Recovery674.9★ (28)5 mi
47Relational Skills, Inc.675.0★ (40)5 mi
48Dr. Kimberly S Benson LMHC CAP CCTP NBCC674.9★ (85)6 mi
49McNulty Counseling and Wellness675.0★ (133)7 mi
50Center of Revitalizing Psychiatry674.3★ (351)5 mi

Also serving Gulf Gate Estates

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 Gulf Gate Estates
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
AnayatherapyIn Gulf Gate Estates
Aqua Sanista3.0★ (2)6 mi
Arlie N. Wallace, D.O. Psychiatrist5.0★ (1)In Gulf Gate Estates
Carmen Teresa Alvarez5.0★ (2)1 mi
Christian Counseling of Sarasota5.0★ (2)In Gulf Gate Estates
Christina Burge5.0★ (2)5 mi
Creative Counseling Solutions of Sarasota, Inc.5.0★ (2)4 mi
Harmony & Growth Counseling LLCIn Gulf Gate Estates
Holistic Health LinkIn Gulf Gate Estates
Janis W. Gold, LMHC, LPCIn Gulf Gate Estates
Laura Carnevale TherapyIn Gulf Gate Estates
Lisa L. Mowrey, PhD5.0★ (2)6 mi
Lisiane Fidalgo, LMHCIn Gulf Gate Estates
Private Practice of Florida5.0★ (1,846)In Gulf Gate Estates
Sarasota CounselingIn Gulf Gate Estates
Sarasota Counseling Services, LLC - Anne K. Glowacki, LCSW, LMFT, CCHt5.0★ (2)3 mi
Sarasota TherapistsIn Gulf Gate Estates
Sherbet Behavioral Health LLCIn Gulf Gate Estates
Therapist Brajan Kowalski5.0★ (2)2 mi
Wildflower Psych - Dr. Anna Hung5.0★ (2)1 mi

How we ranked Gulf Gate Estates therapists and counselors

We scored 205 Gulf Gate Estates 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 Gulf Gate Estates 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 Gulf Gate Estates: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Gulf Gate Estates?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Gulf Gate Estates, FL is MiddleSpace Mental Health with an RP Score of 76/100. It has 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Intimacy Retreats for Couples (#2) and Nouveau Consulting,Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 205 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Gulf Gate Estates?

RankedPsychologists ranks 205 therapists and counselors serving Gulf Gate Estates, FL. 4 of them are based in Gulf Gate Estates; 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 Gulf Gate Estates work on weekends?

42 of 205 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 20 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are MiddleSpace Mental Health (#1), Jennifer Burke Counseling and Psychotherapy, LLC (#4) and It Begins Within Therapy (#6). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Gulf Gate Estates therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 205 rated therapists and counselors in Gulf Gate Estates is 4.9★, with a median of 10 reviews. Center of Revitalizing Psychiatry has the most, 351 reviews, and ranks #50. 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 Gulf Gate Estates count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Gulf Gate Estates 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 Gulf Gate Estates 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 Gulf Gate Estates

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 205 therapists and counselors serving Gulf Gate Estates.
  2. November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.

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