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Best Therapists And Counselors in Murraysville, NC (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Murraysville: Brighter Start Health - Addiction Treatment Center in Wilmington, NC, RP Score 74/100; 4.6★ from 112 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 11

    Most-reviewed: Wilmington Treatment Center, 527 Google reviews at 3.8★, the most of 161 ranked; ranked #11.

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

161 Murraysville therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 24 open Saturdays and 18 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 161 rated practices.

Most of this list also appears on the Therapists and counselors in Wilmington ranking. See Therapists and counselors in Wilmington

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Murraysville 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 Murraysville at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Brighter Start Health - Addiction Treatment Center in Wilmington, NC744.6★ (112)Wilmington, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Tree House Recovery NC735.0★ (38)Wilmington, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Journey to Healing, PLLC (Therapy & Consulting)- North Carolina725.0★ (12)Wilmington, 3 mi away——
4Momentum Recovery724.0★ (48)Wilmington, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Catherine S Pittman LCMHC, CPC725.0★ (6)Wilmington, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Wilmington Counseling714.6★ (9)Wilmington, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7LifeSource, Inc.714.8★ (36)Murraysville——
8Learning Perspectives Inc714.7★ (24)Wilmington, 5 mi away——
9Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Wilmington714.4★ (85)Wilmington, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Cathy Cosentino695.0★ (4)Wilmington, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 161 best therapists and counselors in Murraysville, 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 Murraysville

    #1 Brighter Start Health - Addiction Treatment Center in Wilmington, NC

    Based in Wilmington, 6 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.6★ from 112 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 112 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    5710 Oleander Dr #100, Wilmington, NC 28403
    View profile for Brighter Start Health - Addiction Treatment Center in Wilmington, NC(910) 886-2426

  2. #2 Tree House Recovery NC

    Based in Wilmington, 7 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1118 N 4th St, Wilmington, NC 28401
    View profile for Tree House Recovery NC(910) 812-1728

  4. #4 Momentum Recovery

    Based in Wilmington, 6 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.0★ from 48 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 48 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    5027 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403
    View profile for Momentum Recovery(888) 815-5502

  5. #5 Catherine S Pittman LCMHC, CPC

    Based in Wilmington, 5 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family 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–Fri 11 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    3205 Randall Pkwy #113, Wilmington, NC 28403
    View profile for Catherine S Pittman LCMHC, CPC(910) 262-2362

  6. #6 Wilmington Counseling

    Based in Wilmington, 6 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    5031 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403
    View profile for Wilmington Counseling(910) 685-6928

  7. #7 LifeSource, Inc.

    Based in Murraysville

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for LifeSource, Inc.(910) 742-9243

  8. #8 Learning Perspectives Inc

    Based in Wilmington, 5 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.7★ from 24 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 24 Google reviews
    Address
    3963 Market St Unit a, Wilmington, NC 28403
    View profile for Learning Perspectives Inc

  10. #10 Cathy Cosentino

    Based in Wilmington, 5 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship 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–Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–1 PM
    Address
    1213 Culbreth Dr Ste 101, Wilmington, NC 28405
    View profile for Cathy Cosentino(201) 485-9558

  11. #11 Wilmington Treatment Center

    Based in Wilmington, 8 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.8★ from 527 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.8★ from 527 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    2520 Troy Dr, Wilmington, NC 28401
    View profile for Wilmington Treatment Center(910) 444-7086

  12. #12 New Hope DWI Services

    Based in Wilmington, 7 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.9★ from 173 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 173 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    201 N Front St Suite 308, Wilmington, NC 28401
    View profile for New Hope DWI Services(910) 663-1543

  15. #15 Amy Riecken, MSW LCSW

    Based in Murraysville

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 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 closed
    Address
    233 A Merchants Cir Ste 203, Hampstead, NC 28443
    View profile for Amy Riecken, MSW LCSW(910) 408-5422

  16. #16 Play Solutions INC

    Based in Murraysville

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 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–Thu 9 AM–5:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    31-A Village Pond Ln, Hampstead, NC 28443
    View profile for Play Solutions INC(910) 233-5339

  17. #17 Reclaim Counseling & Wellness

    Based in Murraysville

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 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 8 AM–6:30 PM · Tue–Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    144 Merchants Cir Ste 100, Hampstead, NC 28443
    View profile for Reclaim Counseling & Wellness(910) 941-0071

  18. #18 Wilmington Neurofeedback, LLC

    Based in Wilmington, 4 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 9 AM–7:30 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 9 AM–7:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5101 Dunlea Ct #204B, Wilmington, NC 28405
    View profile for Wilmington Neurofeedback, LLC(910) 386-1078

  20. #20 Parent Like It Matters, PLLC

    Based in Wilmington, 7 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 10 AM–6 PM
    Address
    4014 Oleander Dr Ste 101, Wilmington, NC 28403
    View profile for Parent Like It Matters, PLLC(910) 707-4160

  23. #23 Zanker Counseling Services & Music-Arts A Plus. James A. Zanker, MA, LCMHC, NCC, LCAS

    Based in Wilmington, 7 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–8:30 PM
    Address
    321 N Front St, Wilmington, NC 28401
    View profile for Zanker Counseling Services & Music-Arts A Plus. James A. Zanker, MA, LCMHC, NCC, LCAS(910) 791-4478

  24. #24 Jess Ahlum

    Based in Wilmington, 6 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    5129 Oleander Dr #103, Wilmington, NC 28403
    View profile for Jess Ahlum(336) 420-2887

How we ranked Murraysville therapists and counselors

We scored 161 Murraysville 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 Murraysville 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 Murraysville: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Murraysville?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Murraysville, NC is Brighter Start Health - Addiction Treatment Center in Wilmington, NC with an RP Score of 74/100. It has 4.6★ from 112 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Tree House Recovery NC (#2) and Journey to Healing, PLLC (Therapy & Consulting)- North Carolina (#3) follow. We ranked 161 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Murraysville?

RankedPsychologists ranks 161 therapists and counselors serving Murraysville, NC. 7 of them are based in Murraysville; the rest serve it from nearby towns. 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 Murraysville work on weekends?

24 of 161 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 18 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Brighter Start Health - Addiction Treatment Center in Wilmington, NC (#1), Tree House Recovery NC (#2) and Momentum Recovery (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Murraysville therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 161 rated therapists and counselors in Murraysville is 4.8★, with a median of 10 reviews. Wilmington Treatment Center has the most, 527 reviews, and ranks #11. 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 Murraysville count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 161 therapists and counselors serving Murraysville.

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