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Best Therapists And Counselors in North Myrtle Beach, SC (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in North Myrtle Beach: Bennett Counseling, RP Score 75/100; 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews.

  2. 27

    Most-reviewed: LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Myrtle Beach, 364 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 54 ranked; ranked #27.

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

54 North Myrtle Beach therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 10 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 54 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in North Myrtle Beach 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 Myrtle Beach at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Bennett Counseling754.2★ (5)North Myrtle Beach—Overall
2Cara Nelsen753.7★ (3)North Myrtle Beach——
3Your Health Physician's Office - Little River, SC734.7★ (164)North Myrtle Beach——
4Stephanie Kraft Intuitive Energy Healing and Hypnotherapy724.8★ (40)Myrtle Beach, 5 mi awaySat · Sun—
5R.E.A.L. Counseling LLC712.3★ (3)North Myrtle BeachSat—
6Therapeutic Billing and Credentialing for Mental Health Providers LLC705.0★ (30)North Myrtle BeachSat · Sun · Evenings—
7Creative Approaches Counseling704.5★ (8)North Myrtle Beach——
8A Place to Start Mental Health693.7★ (37)North Myrtle Beach——
9Collins & Collins Counseling Services694.8★ (18)Mansfield, 4 mi awaySat—
10Oceanside Family Counseling and Resource Center, PLLC695.0★ (3)North Myrtle Beach——

The 54 best therapists and counselors in North Myrtle Beach, 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 Myrtle Beach

    #1 Bennett Counseling

    Based in North Myrtle Beach

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    289 SC-90 Ste H, Little River, SC 29566
    View profile for Bennett Counseling(843) 855-2228

  2. #2 Cara Nelsen

    Based in North Myrtle Beach

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 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
    621 Sea Mountain Hwy, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
    View profile for Cara Nelsen(843) 273-0077

  5. #5 R.E.A.L. Counseling LLC

    Based in North Myrtle Beach

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1124 Sea Mountain Hwy #5, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
    View profile for R.E.A.L. Counseling LLC(843) 273-0077

  6. #6 Therapeutic Billing and Credentialing for Mental Health Providers LLC

    Based in North Myrtle Beach

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Business management consultant”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 6 AM–11 PM · Sun 6:30 AM–10 PM
    Address
    1000 Sea Mountain Hwy, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
    View profile for Therapeutic Billing and Credentialing for Mental Health Providers LLC(984) 399-6160

  8. #8 A Place to Start Mental Health

    Based in North Myrtle Beach

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.7★ from 37 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1016 2nd Ave N #205, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
    View profile for A Place to Start Mental Health(843) 491-3344

  11. #11 Debra Tyler Therapist

    Based in North Myrtle Beach

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 2.3★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3700 Sawtell Rd B, Little River, SC 29566
    View profile for Debra Tyler Therapist(843) 399-0724

  13. #13 Blues & Blahs

    Based in Bridgeport, 13 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.9★ from 73 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 73 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–9 PM
    View profile for Blues & Blahs(203) 571-3233

  14. #14 Sea Haven

    Based in North Myrtle Beach

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.0★ from 23 Google reviews, based in North Myrtle Beach.

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

    • 4.0★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    280 State Hwy 57 S, Little River, SC 29566
    View profile for Sea Haven(844) 394-6414

  15. #15 Renewing Minds Mentoring & Counseling

    Based in Myrtle Beach, 14 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–10 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    601 19th Ave N Ste 202B, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
    View profile for Renewing Minds Mentoring & Counseling(843) 488-0172

  16. #16 Serenity Psychiatric Solutions

    Based in Myrtle Beach, 7 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    618 Chestnut Rd #103, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
    View profile for Serenity Psychiatric Solutions(843) 742-1264

  17. #17 The Oaks Counseling Group

    Based in Myrtle Beach, 12 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 7 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4615 Oleander Dr Suite 201, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
    View profile for The Oaks Counseling Group(843) 945-0202

  19. #19 Mind, Medicine & Meaning

    Based in Myrtle Beach, 12 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 16 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 1 PM–6 PM · Wed 8 AM–6 PM · Thu 8 AM–1 PM · Fri–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1205 48th Ave N, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
    View profile for Mind, Medicine & Meaning(843) 703-1674

  20. #20 Carol Russo, MA, LMFT

    Based in Myrtle Beach, 12 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship 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
    1203 48th Ave N #202, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
    View profile for Carol Russo, MA, LMFT(843) 254-9447

  21. #21 Elizabeth Nixon

    Based in Myrtle Beach, 12 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 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
    4221 Mayfair St, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
    View profile for Elizabeth Nixon(843) 455-2258

  22. #22 Oceanic Counseling Group LLC

    Based in Myrtle Beach, 12 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.9★ from 66 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 66 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1304 Professional Dr Suite E, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
    View profile for Oceanic Counseling Group LLC(843) 894-0000

  23. #23 Tamara A. Willard, LPC

    Based in Myrtle Beach, 12 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    4221 Mayfair St #207, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
    View profile for Tamara A. Willard, LPC(843) 360-9491

  25. #25 Robert E. Mccarthy, PHD

    Based in Myrtle Beach, 12 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 2.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    4603 Oleander Dr Ste 1, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
    View profile for Robert E. Mccarthy, PHD(843) 497-5240

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

therapists and counselors in North Myrtle Beach, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Trusted Results Therapy Group - Myrtle Beach604.6★ (17)14 mi
27LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Myrtle Beach594.7★ (364)14 mi
28Radial Myrtle Beach594.8★ (35)12 mi
29Linda A Bachman, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner584.9★ (67)14 mi
30Coastal Recovery & Wellness584.4★ (57)12 mi
31Evolve Therapy Center LLC575.0★ (7)12 mi
32Donna Maisano, Counselor575.0★ (26)14 mi
33Eleanor Tedesco, Psychiatrist574.6★ (45)14 mi
34Growing Rootz575.0★ (7)13 mi
35SLC Therapy, Counseling and Coaching575.0★ (8)13 mi
36Susan M. Bulsza, LPC574.4★ (7)12 mi
37Mona Jafarian, Counselor565.0★ (17)14 mi
38Coastal Samaritan Counseling Center563.6★ (15)12 mi
39Janine Norment, Counselor565.0★ (12)14 mi
40Thomas Mott, Counselor565.0★ (11)14 mi
41Osprey Counseling Solutions, Gina Eddy565.0★ (3)12 mi
42Patricia Allen, Counselor554.8★ (6)14 mi
43Richard Tedesco, Counselor554.3★ (9)14 mi
44Sarah Aulbach, Counselor555.0★ (5)14 mi
45Brittney Williams, Counselor555.0★ (4)14 mi
46Etheria Counseling555.0★ (3)14 mi
47MOFDAPS Comprehensive Behavioral Health Services473.1★ (66)12 mi
48Thrive Through Life, LLC455.0★ (13)12 mi
49Deborah Woodberry, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner444.9★ (25)14 mi
50Lisa Norton, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner444.8★ (29)14 mi

Also serving North Myrtle Beach

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 Myrtle Beach
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Alfreda Small, LPC NCC5.0★ (2)In North Myrtle Beach
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Dr Archie Johnson, Ph.D. LLM3.0★ (2)12 mi
Dr. Deborah TylerIn North Myrtle Beach
Ellen King, LPC at TLC Counseling Center5.0★ (1)In North Myrtle Beach
Grace Family Services Inc.3.0★ (2)In North Myrtle Beach
Grand Strand Psychiatry4.0★ (4)In North Myrtle Beach
Hope 320 CounselingIn North Myrtle Beach
Mental and Emotional Therapeutics ,LLCIn North Myrtle Beach
Mental and Emotional Therapeutics.comIn North Myrtle Beach
Mr. Bruce LynchIn North Myrtle Beach
New Directions Counseling LLCIn North Myrtle Beach
New Vision Wellness Center, LLCIn North Myrtle Beach
oceano counseling LLC1.0★ (2)In North Myrtle Beach
Orange Therapy LLC5.0★ (1)In North Myrtle Beach
Patricia Zahniser5.0★ (1)In North Myrtle Beach
Real Counseling LLCIn North Myrtle Beach
Sandhills Intergrated Care3.0★ (2)In North Myrtle Beach
Starling Therapy and Wellness, PLLCIn North Myrtle Beach

How we ranked North Myrtle Beach therapists and counselors

We scored 54 North Myrtle Beach 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 Myrtle Beach 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 Myrtle Beach: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in North Myrtle Beach?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in North Myrtle Beach, SC is Bennett Counseling with an RP Score of 75/100. It has 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews. Cara Nelsen (#2) and Your Health Physician's Office - Little River, SC (#3) follow. We ranked 54 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in North Myrtle Beach?

RankedPsychologists ranks 54 therapists and counselors serving North Myrtle Beach, SC. 11 of them are based in North Myrtle Beach; 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 Myrtle Beach work on weekends?

10 of 54 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Stephanie Kraft Intuitive Energy Healing and Hypnotherapy (#4), R.E.A.L. Counseling LLC (#5) and Therapeutic Billing and Credentialing for Mental Health Providers LLC (#6). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do North Myrtle Beach therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 54 rated therapists and counselors in North Myrtle Beach is 4.9★, with a median of 13 reviews. LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Myrtle Beach has the most, 364 reviews, and ranks #27. 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 Myrtle Beach count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the North Myrtle Beach 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 Myrtle Beach 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 Myrtle Beach

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 54 therapists and counselors serving North Myrtle Beach.

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