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Best Therapists And Counselors in Hilton Head Island, SC (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Hilton Head Island: Lisette Cifaldi Therapist, Counselor, RP Score 78/100; 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews.

  2. 30

    Most-reviewed: Psychological & Counseling Associates of the Lowcountry, 104 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 37 ranked; ranked #30.

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

37 Hilton Head Island therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 11 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 37 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Hilton Head Island 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 Hilton Head Island at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Lisette Cifaldi Therapist, Counselor785.0★ (11)Hilton Head Island—Overall
2Element Psychiatry & Wellness765.0★ (3)Hilton Head Island——
3Jocelyn A. Evans, MSW753.7★ (3)Hilton Head Island——
4Psych CiSa LLC, Mental Health Therapy Services755.0★ (37)Hilton Head IslandSat · Evenings—
5Counseling Services - Therapy Group, LLC at Moss Creek Village743.8★ (13)Hilton Head IslandSat · Evenings—
6SYNERGY HomeCare705.0★ (97)Hilton Head IslandSat · Sun · Evenings—
7Mind Matters Therapy Services, LLC705.0★ (5)Hilton Head IslandEvenings—
8​Blue Mind Mental Health, LLC704.2★ (5)Hilton Head Island——
9Southern Sky Recovery694.7★ (21)Bluffton, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Coastal Empire Mental Health692.6★ (12)Hilton Head Island——

The 37 best therapists and counselors in Hilton Head Island, 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 Element Psychiatry & Wellness

    Based in Hilton Head Island

    76/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 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
    11 Palmetto Bay Rd Ste 101 1064, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
    View profile for Element Psychiatry & Wellness

  3. #3 Jocelyn A. Evans, MSW

    Based in Hilton Head Island

    75/100RP Score

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

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    19 Bow Cir, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
    View profile for Jocelyn A. Evans, MSW(843) 341-8255

  5. #5 Counseling Services - Therapy Group, LLC at Moss Creek Village

    Based in Hilton Head Island

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 3.8★ from 13 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.8★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1555 Fording Island Rd c1, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
    View profile for Counseling Services - Therapy Group, LLC at Moss Creek Village(843) 815-6789

  6. #6 SYNERGY HomeCare

    Based in Hilton Head Island

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 97 Google reviews, based in Hilton Head Island.

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

    • 5.0★ from 97 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    2 Corpus Christi Pl, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
    View profile for SYNERGY HomeCare(843) 310-1078

  7. #7 Mind Matters Therapy Services, LLC

    Based in Hilton Head Island

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 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 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 11 AM–7 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    11 Palmetto Pkwy Ste 105, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
    View profile for Mind Matters Therapy Services, LLC(843) 405-0619

  9. #9 Southern Sky Recovery

    Based in Bluffton, 8 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.7★ from 21 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–9 PM
    Address
    60 Pennington Dr, Bluffton, SC 29910
    View profile for Southern Sky Recovery(843) 612-6865

  10. #10 Coastal Empire Mental Health

    Based in Hilton Head Island

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 2.6★ from 12 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.6★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    151 Dillon Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
    View profile for Coastal Empire Mental Health(843) 681-4865

  11. #11 High Tide Counseling

    Based in Bluffton, 11 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun 10 AM–2 PM
    Address
    10 State Rd S-7-50 #301, Bluffton, SC 29909
    View profile for High Tide Counseling(308) 765-8027

  14. #14 Whole Health

    Based in Bluffton, 8 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3 Godfrey Pl Ste 2, Bluffton, SC 29910
    View profile for Whole Health(843) 422-7800

  15. #15 Low Country Family Counseling, LLC

    Based in Bluffton, 9 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 3.6★ from 13 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.6★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–7 PM · Tue 9 AM–9 PM · Wed–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–2 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    49 Pennington Dr Ste C, Bluffton, SC 29910
    View profile for Low Country Family Counseling, LLC(843) 384-4994

  16. #16 Powers Counseling, LLC

    Based in Bluffton, 8 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–6:30 PM · Tue closed · Wed 10 AM–6:30 PM · Thu 10 AM–6 PM · Fri 11 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10 Burr Way, Bluffton, SC 29910
    View profile for Powers Counseling, LLC(843) 338-5917

  17. #17 Peace by Piece Therapy: Leslie Slemmons: Anxiety and Trauma Healing | Somatic Yoga | Internal Family Systems

    Based in Bluffton, 11 mi away

    62/100RP 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 closed · Tue–Wed 12 PM–7 PM · Thu–Fri closed · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    10 State Rd S-7-50 Ste 314, Bluffton, SC 29910
    View profile for Peace by Piece Therapy: Leslie Slemmons: Anxiety and Trauma Healing | Somatic Yoga | Internal Family Systems(630) 291-0423

  18. #18 The Behavioral Wellness Group

    Based in Bluffton, 9 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    55A Sheridan Park Cir, Bluffton, SC 29910
    View profile for The Behavioral Wellness Group(843) 278-0008

  19. #19 BrainCore Systems

    Based in Bluffton, 9 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 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 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4494 Bluffton Park Crescent, Bluffton, SC 29910
    View profile for BrainCore Systems(843) 686-9350

  20. #20 Dr. Catherine Scott

    Based in Bluffton, 13 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    Regus Bldg., 110 Traders Cross,, Suite 240, Bluffton, SC 29909
    View profile for Dr. Catherine Scott(864) 630-9185

  22. #22 Bluffton Counseling

    Based in Bluffton, 13 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 10 AM–7 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 10 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    39 Pearce Rd, Bluffton, SC 29910
    View profile for Bluffton Counseling(412) 737-4443

  23. #23 Gabriella I. Farkas MD PhD

    Based in Hilton Head Island

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, based in Hilton Head Island.

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

    • 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5 AM–11 AM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    11 Palmetto Bay Rd Ste 101, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
    View profile for Gabriella I. Farkas MD PhD(917) 267-9678

  24. #24 Jamison Consultants

    Based in Port Royal, 14 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 2.5★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    1875 N Paris Ave, Port Royal, SC 29935
    View profile for Jamison Consultants(843) 379-9600

All 37 therapists and counselors

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #37, in RP Score order; each links to its profile.

therapists and counselors in Hilton Head Island, ranks 26 to 37
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26MiraSol Health594.9★ (38)9 mi
27Cherryl Garner, PHD, LPC - Exploring Paths, LLC583.0★ (4)11 mi
28Lonnie Elliott, LPC574.7★ (13)13 mi
29Suzie Long, PhD575.0★ (3)12 mi
30Psychological & Counseling Associates of the Lowcountry574.7★ (104)12 mi
31Tardigrade Psychological Services, LLC: Heather Jean Goldberg, PsyD565.0★ (6)13 mi
32Liz Esch LISW - Counseling & Play Therapy565.0★ (6)13 mi
33Bluffton Okatie Counseling Center553.1★ (7)15 mi
34BJHCHS Port Royal Medical Center543.1★ (19)15 mi
35Wright Directions Family Services542.9★ (28)14 mi
36Leah Carter Lafountain Palmetto Mental Health484.6★ (9)13 mi
37Donald P. Orso, Ph.D.435.0★ (8)13 mi

Also serving Hilton Head Island

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 Hilton Head Island
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
BriteLife Recovery South Carolina4.6★ (236)In Hilton Head Island
Dr. Mary Lacey5.0★ (1)In Hilton Head Island
Emily V. Mulcahy, PSYIn Hilton Head Island
Geiger Lynn E PhD4.2★ (5)In Hilton Head Island
Heart Mind & Soul Counseling, LLCIn Hilton Head Island
Hilton Head Counseling5.0★ (2)In Hilton Head Island
Hilton Head Psychiatric Clinic2.3★ (3)In Hilton Head Island
Island Counseling AssociatesIn Hilton Head Island
Lowcountry Psychiatric AssociatesIn Hilton Head Island
Main Street Psychiatry3.0★ (2)In Hilton Head Island
Marcia Brandt Frezza5.0★ (1)In Hilton Head Island
Moore Counseling LLCIn Hilton Head Island
Nautical Lights Counseling and Focus Center5.0★ (1)In Hilton Head Island
Psychiatry of the Palm Beaches Hilton Head Island, SCIn Hilton Head Island
Psychological & Counseling Associates of the Lowcountry5.0★ (1)In Hilton Head Island
Rachel Ward, Clinical Psychologist5.0★ (1)In Hilton Head Island
Rosenbaum-Bloo Laura MD3.7★ (3)In Hilton Head Island
Sharon Smith5.0★ (1)In Hilton Head Island
Thrasher Patricia A5.0★ (2)In Hilton Head Island
Warneck Jr Walter JIn Hilton Head Island

How we ranked Hilton Head Island therapists and counselors

We scored 37 Hilton Head Island 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 Hilton Head Island 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 Hilton Head Island: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Hilton Head Island?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Hilton Head Island, SC is Lisette Cifaldi Therapist, Counselor with an RP Score of 78/100. It has 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews. Element Psychiatry & Wellness (#2) and Jocelyn A. Evans, MSW (#3) follow. We ranked 37 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Hilton Head Island?

RankedPsychologists ranks 37 therapists and counselors serving Hilton Head Island, SC. 10 of them are based in Hilton Head Island; 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 Hilton Head Island work on weekends?

11 of 37 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Psych CiSa LLC, Mental Health Therapy Services (#4), Counseling Services - Therapy Group, LLC at Moss Creek Village (#5) and SYNERGY HomeCare (#6). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Hilton Head Island therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 37 rated therapists and counselors in Hilton Head Island is 4.7★, with a median of 10 reviews. Psychological & Counseling Associates of the Lowcountry has the most, 104 reviews, and ranks #30. 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 Hilton Head Island count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Hilton Head Island 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 Hilton Head Island 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 Hilton Head Island

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 37 therapists and counselors serving Hilton Head Island.

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