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Best Therapists And Counselors in Mobile, AL (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Mobile: Dana Watson, PhD, LICSW-S - Christian Counselor, RP Score 76/100; 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 13

    Most-reviewed: The Wellness Collective, 277 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 105 ranked; ranked #13.

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

105 Mobile therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 17 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 105 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Mobile 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 Mobile at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Dana Watson, PhD, LICSW-S - Christian Counselor765.0★ (16)MobileSat · SunOverall
2Autism Behavior and Cognitive Development - Mobile764.4★ (25)MobileSat · Sun · Evenings—
3Sunshine Behavioral Health Center754.3★ (15)Mobile——
4Prestige Medical LLC754.1★ (24)MobileSat · Sun—
5Mobile Metro Treatment Center754.2★ (37)MobileSat · Sun—
6Pathway 2 Purpose Wellness & Consulting755.0★ (7)Mobile——
7JB Counseling LLC755.0★ (6)MobileSat · Sun—
8AltaPointe Health – Behavioral Health Crisis Center752.7★ (44)MobileSat · Sun · Evenings—
9Connie Vais Fleming, LPC743.8★ (10)Mobile——
10Life Anchors Child & Adolescent Counseling LLC745.0★ (3)Mobile——

The 105 best therapists and counselors in Mobile, 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.

  4. #4 Prestige Medical LLC

    Based in Mobile

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.1★ from 24 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    857 Downtowner Blvd, Mobile, AL 36609
    View profile for Prestige Medical LLC(251) 341-7295

  5. #5 Mobile Metro Treatment Center

    Based in Mobile

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.2★ from 37 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5 AM–1:30 PM · Sat–Sun 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
    Address
    1924 Dauphin Island Pkwy, Mobile, AL 36605
    View profile for Mobile Metro Treatment Center(251) 476-5733

  7. #7 JB Counseling LLC

    Based in Mobile

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 7 AM–5 PM · Tue–Thu 7 AM–6 PM · Fri 7 AM–3 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun 10 AM–3 PM
    Address
    576 Azalea Rd #101, Mobile, AL 36609
    View profile for JB Counseling LLC(251) 260-9594

  11. #11 Bender Justin

    Based in Mobile

    74/100RP 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
    1110 Montlimar Dr #500, Mobile, AL 36609
    View profile for Bender Justin(251) 343-4101

  13. #13 The Wellness Collective

    Based in Mobile

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.8★ from 277 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 277 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    960 Downtowner Blvd, Mobile, AL 36609
    View profile for The Wellness Collective(251) 480-0070

  14. #14 Richard S. Atwell, MS

    Based in Mobile

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 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
    6001 Grelot Rd, Mobile, AL 36609
    View profile for Richard S. Atwell, MS(251) 343-9411

  15. #15 Numa Wellness Collective

    Based in Mobile

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 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–Fri 5:30 AM–1 PM · Sat 7:30 AM–11 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    1719 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL 36604
    View profile for Numa Wellness Collective(251) 289-1758

  17. #17 PULSE Counseling and Consulting

    Based in Mobile

    71/100RP 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–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri closed · Sat 12 PM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    6316 Piccadilly Square Dr Ste B, Mobile, AL 36609
    View profile for PULSE Counseling and Consulting(251) 268-9944

  19. #19 Christian Counseling Professionals of Mobile, LLC

    Based in Mobile

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–5 PM · Tue–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    7268 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL 36695
    View profile for Christian Counseling Professionals of Mobile, LLC(251) 308-6838

  22. #22 Dyson Associates

    Based in Mobile

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5600 Rabbit Creek Dr, Theodore, AL 36582
    View profile for Dyson Associates(251) 209-1505

  24. #24 Emily Brewer, LICSW

    Based in Mobile

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri closed · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    150 Government St #1000-B, Mobile, AL 36602
    View profile for Emily Brewer, LICSW(251) 447-4417

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

therapists and counselors in Mobile, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Franklin Primary704.3★ (3)3 mi
27Qlarity Counseling694.8★ (11)In Mobile
28Alabama Primary Counseling Group695.0★ (9)In Mobile
29Alefyah Taqui, LICSW-PIP695.0★ (9)In Mobile
30New South Psychiatry694.1★ (48)In Mobile
31Heal and Thrive Therapy694.6★ (10)In Mobile
32Collins Counseling & Associates, P.C.694.4★ (19)In Mobile
33Hands of Hope Healthcare694.7★ (16)In Mobile
34Clarity & Focus695.0★ (8)In Mobile
35AIDS Alabama South694.4★ (30)In Mobile
36Mental Freedom Counseling Services LLC695.0★ (5)In Mobile
37The Sommer House694.7★ (9)In Mobile
38Emily Ryan, LICSW- NCS Therapy and Coaching695.0★ (5)In Mobile
39Delta Family Counseling695.0★ (13)In Mobile
40Michelle Edwards, LPC685.0★ (4)In Mobile
41Tranquility Counseling LLC685.0★ (3)In Mobile
42Dawn M. DiQuattro MA, LMFT684.4★ (7)In Mobile
43AltaPointe Health Children's Outpatient- Central683.6★ (19)In Mobile
44Bright Haven Therapy685.0★ (6)In Mobile
45Pathway Healthcare683.7★ (6)In Mobile
46The Sunshine's Haven Counseling Center, LLC684.9★ (8)In Mobile
47Really Living Today, LLC685.0★ (3)In Mobile
48Holistic Counseling, LLC685.0★ (3)In Mobile
49Lifelines Counseling Services684.0★ (7)In Mobile
50New Life Counseling Center684.1★ (9)In Mobile

Also serving Mobile

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 Mobile
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Alabama Plus ADHD Center ( Mobile, Baldwin)5.0★ (13)In Mobile
Amber R. Krempa Psy.D. LLC5.0★ (3)In Mobile
Bay Area Clinical Associates LLC4.0★ (4)In Mobile
Be Better Clinical Psychology4.2★ (5)In Mobile
CenterWell Home Health4.5★ (53)In Mobile
Christopher L. Jenkins, M.D., LLC4.1★ (48)In Mobile
Clarity Health LLC3.7★ (37)In Mobile
Dr. Bayani Y. Abordo, MD4.3★ (6)In Mobile
Dr. Jack C. Carney, Ph.D.4.7★ (122)In Mobile
Dr. Richard Sinclair5.0★ (3)In Mobile
ECD Program4.6★ (37)In Mobile
Formwalt & Williams5.0★ (4)In Mobile
M. Hope Jackson, Ph.D., LLC4.0★ (4)In Mobile
Mobile Bay ABA Autism Center4.2★ (5)In Mobile
Nerkissa Curtis EdD, MSN, CRNP, PMHNP-BC5.0★ (35)In Mobile
Psychological Services of Mobile, Jennifer L. Adams, Ph.D., Brian T. Upton, Ph.D.3.0★ (4)In Mobile
Psychological Services-Mobile2.8★ (4)In Mobile
Rachel Hoadley-Clausen, Ph.D.4.6★ (120)In Mobile
USA Psychological Clinic5.0★ (6)In Mobile
Vista Medical of Alabama, Inc.4.2★ (77)In Mobile

How we ranked Mobile therapists and counselors

We scored 105 Mobile 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 Mobile 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 Mobile: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Mobile?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Mobile, AL is Dana Watson, PhD, LICSW-S - Christian Counselor with an RP Score of 76/100. It has 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Autism Behavior and Cognitive Development - Mobile (#2) and Sunshine Behavioral Health Center (#3) follow. We ranked 105 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Mobile?

RankedPsychologists ranks 105 therapists and counselors serving Mobile, AL. 49 of them are based in Mobile; 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 Mobile work on weekends?

17 of 105 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Dana Watson, PhD, LICSW-S - Christian Counselor (#1), Autism Behavior and Cognitive Development - Mobile (#2) and Prestige Medical LLC (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Mobile therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 105 rated therapists and counselors in Mobile is 4.8★, with a median of 7 reviews. The Wellness Collective has the most, 277 reviews, and ranks #13. 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 Mobile count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Mobile 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 Mobile 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 Mobile

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 105 therapists and counselors serving Mobile.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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