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Best Therapists And Counselors in North Charleston, SC (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in North Charleston: Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry North Charleston, RP Score 79/100; 4.7★ from 210 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 7

    Most-reviewed: Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health, 336 Google reviews at 2.9★, the most of 249 ranked; ranked #7.

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

249 North Charleston therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 40 open Saturdays and 21 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 249 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in North Charleston 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 North Charleston at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry North Charleston794.7★ (210)North CharlestonSat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Torchlight Interventions and Consulting, LLC764.8★ (19)Charleston, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Pursuing Peace Counseling765.0★ (11)North CharlestonSat · Sun · Evenings—
4Melissa (Missa) Borah, LCSW765.0★ (10)North Charleston——
5LeAnn Gardner744.3★ (6)North Charleston——
6Green Marvin L745.0★ (4)North Charleston——
7Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health742.9★ (336)North CharlestonSat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
8Rhonda L. Baiocco, LPC745.0★ (3)North Charleston——
9Willow Virtual Therapist745.0★ (7)Charleston, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Lavender Lane Therapy735.0★ (3)Hanahan, 1 mi away——

The 249 best therapists and counselors in North Charleston, 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 North Charleston

    #1 Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry North Charleston

    Based in North Charleston

    79/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.7★ from 210 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 210 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–11 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–9:30 PM
    Address
    4975 Lacross Rd #351, North Charleston, SC 29406
    View profile for Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry North Charleston(843) 549-4786

  3. #3 Pursuing Peace Counseling

    Based in North Charleston

    76/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 6 AM–8 PM · Tue–Wed 7:30 AM–8:30 PM · Thu 6 AM–8:30 PM · Fri 6 AM–6 PM · Sat 7:30 AM–1 PM · Sun 9 AM–12 PM
    Address
    5401 Netherby Ln Unit 901, North Charleston, SC 29420
    View profile for Pursuing Peace Counseling(843) 830-4904

  5. #5 LeAnn Gardner

    Based in North Charleston

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    5107 N Rhett Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405
    View profile for LeAnn Gardner(803) 447-2003

  6. #6 Green Marvin L

    Based in North Charleston

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 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
    2200 Greenridge Rd, North Charleston, SC 29406
    View profile for Green Marvin L(843) 830-2979

  8. #8 Rhonda L. Baiocco, LPC

    Based in North Charleston

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 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
    7301 Rivers Ave #185, North Charleston, SC 29406
    View profile for Rhonda L. Baiocco, LPC(843) 569-8741

  9. #9 Willow Virtual Therapist

    Based in Charleston, 4 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    115 Central Island St, Charleston, SC 29492
    View profile for Willow Virtual Therapist(681) 661-2042

  18. #18 Breathe Life Counseling and Wellness

    Based in North Charleston

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 3.9★ from 25 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.9★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed 9 AM–6:30 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1495 Remount Rd, North Charleston, SC 29406
    View profile for Breathe Life Counseling and Wellness(843) 882-6880

  19. #19 Trusted Results Therapy Group - North Charleston

    Based in North Charleston

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3520 W Montague Ave #201, North Charleston, SC 29418
    View profile for Trusted Results Therapy Group - North Charleston(843) 942-9820

  22. #22 Stages

    Based in Charleston, 2 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8:30 PM · Sat 10 AM–7:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4900 O'Hear Ave Ste 100 #171, Charleston, SC 29405
    View profile for Stages(843) 925-7505

  23. #23 Lindy N. Quesenbery, MED

    Based in Charleston, 3 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    3 Gamecock Ave, Charleston, SC 29407
    View profile for Lindy N. Quesenbery, MED(843) 730-4455

  24. #24 Holy City Psychology

    Based in Charleston, 6 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–6 PM
    Address
    171 Church St Ste 230, Charleston, SC 29401
    View profile for Holy City Psychology(843) 804-8251

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

therapists and counselors in North Charleston, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Susanne Flynn Healing LLC715.0★ (30)6 mi
27Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Mt Pleasant714.6★ (89)7 mi
28Treehouse Therapy Solutions - Talk and Art Therapy Charleston SC715.0★ (10)5 mi
29Steadfast Christian Counseling705.0★ (56)3 mi
30New Horizons Therapy, LLC704.0★ (12)4 mi
31Carolina Counseling for Athletes705.0★ (19)In North Charleston
32Trusted Results Therapy Group704.8★ (81)5 mi
33Tricounty Behavioral Health704.4★ (60)In North Charleston
34Windham Online Therapist705.0★ (6)7 mi
35CelebrateYou ABA704.9★ (16)In North Charleston
36Therapy Studios704.7★ (13)In North Charleston
37Oceanic Counseling Group - North Charleston705.0★ (14)In North Charleston
38Mandy Carr Counseling, LLC704.8★ (19)In North Charleston
39LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Charleston704.6★ (183)3 mi
40Trident Pain Center North Charleston703.9★ (163)In North Charleston
41Lowcountry Biblical Counseling Center704.7★ (14)In North Charleston
42Annan Counseling Services695.0★ (10)6 mi
43Lumen Holistic Healing695.0★ (11)In North Charleston
44Charleston Family Center694.0★ (4)4 mi
45John G. Alberti, LPC-A | Charleston Men’s Therapist695.0★ (4)2 mi
46Golden Care Solutions694.7★ (12)In North Charleston
47Blair Scott Counseling695.0★ (7)In North Charleston
48Ally Psychiatry - Charleston, SC694.3★ (12)In North Charleston
49Sabatini Laura E685.0★ (7)6 mi
50Pegasus Counseling, LLC685.0★ (5)In North Charleston

Also serving North Charleston

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 North Charleston
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
CenterWell Home Health4.4★ (71)In North Charleston
Charleston Center3.1★ (87)In North Charleston
Debra Schmitz5.0★ (2)In North Charleston
Donna Kingsbury, LPC5.0★ (2)In North Charleston
Dr. Mari Asper, MD4.3★ (15)In North Charleston
Dr. Mary Macrae Chapman | Healing Hour Therapy, LLC5.0★ (1)In North Charleston
Epworth Lowcountry Center for Counseling5.0★ (1)In North Charleston
Huckleberry Health, LLC5.0★ (2)In North Charleston
MUSC Health Children's Day Treatment - Star Program4.1★ (8)In North Charleston
New Horizons Counseling Services3.0★ (2)In North Charleston
New Land Therapy LLC5.0★ (2)In North Charleston
Peaceful Foundations Wellness Center5.0★ (15)In North Charleston
Positive Solutions Counseling Services5.0★ (2)In North Charleston
Psychiatry Specialists of South Carolina3.0★ (2)In North Charleston
PsychMYway3.0★ (4)In North Charleston
Renew Biblical Solutions5.0★ (2)In North Charleston
Salt Marsh Counseling - Elizabeth Martin, LMFT5.0★ (1)In North Charleston
Shalom Recovery Services1.9★ (9)In North Charleston
Todd Magro, MD - Coastal Psychiatry & Addiction Medicine3.7★ (3)In North Charleston
Zen Therapeutic Solutions5.0★ (2)In North Charleston

How we ranked North Charleston therapists and counselors

We scored 249 North Charleston 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 North Charleston 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 North Charleston: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in North Charleston?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in North Charleston, SC is Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry North Charleston with an RP Score of 79/100. It has 4.7★ from 210 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Torchlight Interventions and Consulting, LLC (#2) and Pursuing Peace Counseling (#3) follow. We ranked 249 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in North Charleston?

RankedPsychologists ranks 249 therapists and counselors serving North Charleston, SC. 26 of them are based in North Charleston; 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 North Charleston work on weekends?

40 of 249 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 21 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry North Charleston (#1), Torchlight Interventions and Consulting, LLC (#2) and Pursuing Peace Counseling (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do North Charleston therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 249 rated therapists and counselors in North Charleston is 5.0★, with a median of 10 reviews. Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health has the most, 336 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 North Charleston count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the North Charleston 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 North Charleston 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 North Charleston

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 249 therapists and counselors serving North Charleston.
  2. November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.

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