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Best Therapists And Counselors in Port Charlotte, FL (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Port Charlotte: Landry Therapy and Wellness, RP Score 77/100; 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 26

    Most-reviewed: Paradise Behavioral Health, 422 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 48 ranked; ranked #26.

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

48 Port Charlotte therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 9 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 48 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Port Charlotte 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 Port Charlotte at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Landry Therapy and Wellness775.0★ (23)Port CharlotteSat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Paul V. Belvitch, MA755.0★ (3)Port Charlotte——
3Annette Fiedler Counseling743.3★ (12)Port Charlotte——
4PCP-Health745.0★ (25)Port CharlotteSat · Evenings—
5Enhanced Healing Counseling744.8★ (22)Port CharlotteSat—
6Jennifer Ouellet Counseling745.0★ (18)Port CharlotteSun · Evenings—
7CTS Counseling742.3★ (3)Port Charlotte——
8Dandelion Therapy Group734.5★ (24)Port CharlotteSat · Evenings—
9Stepping Stone Kids Therapy, LLC725.0★ (4)Port CharlotteSat—
10Elite DNA Behavioral Health Therapy & Psychiatry Clinic - Port Charlotte Harbor714.2★ (355)Port Charlotte——

The 48 best therapists and counselors in Port Charlotte, 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 Port Charlotte

    #1 Landry Therapy and Wellness

    Based in Port Charlotte

    77/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    1720 El Jobean Rd #202, Port Charlotte, FL 33948
    View profile for Landry Therapy and Wellness(941) 524-2673

  2. #2 Paul V. Belvitch, MA

    Based in Port Charlotte

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 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
    3400 S Tamiami Trl #204, Port Charlotte, FL 33952
    View profile for Paul V. Belvitch, MA(941) 629-0440

  4. #4 PCP-Health

    Based in Port Charlotte

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–8 PM · Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 10 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    16954 Toledo Blade Blvd Suite 2, Port Charlotte, FL 33954
    View profile for PCP-Health(941) 946-7820

  5. #5 Enhanced Healing Counseling

    Based in Port Charlotte

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 6 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1427 Hayworth Rd, Port Charlotte, FL 33952
    View profile for Enhanced Healing Counseling(305) 498-3442

  6. #6 Jennifer Ouellet Counseling

    Based in Port Charlotte

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 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–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri–Sat closed · Sun 8 AM–3 PM
    Address
    1777 S Tamiami Trl #304, Port Charlotte, FL 33948
    View profile for Jennifer Ouellet Counseling(941) 740-9515

  7. #7 CTS Counseling

    Based in Port Charlotte

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 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
    4055 S Tamiami Trl Ste 5, Port Charlotte, FL 33952
    View profile for CTS Counseling

  8. #8 Dandelion Therapy Group

    Based in Port Charlotte

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.5★ from 24 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 7:30 AM–7 PM · Tue–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1777 S Tamiami Trl Ste 500, Port Charlotte, FL 33948
    View profile for Dandelion Therapy Group(941) 780-4268

  10. #10 Elite DNA Behavioral Health Therapy & Psychiatry Clinic - Port Charlotte Harbor

    Based in Port Charlotte

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.2★ from 355 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 355 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3191 Harbor Blvd Ste A&B, Port Charlotte, FL 33952
    View profile for Elite DNA Behavioral Health Therapy & Psychiatry Clinic - Port Charlotte Harbor(941) 883-4518

  11. #11 Twin Rivers Pathways

    Based in Port Charlotte

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.6★ from 37 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4161 S Tamiami Trl Ste 302, Port Charlotte, FL 33952
    View profile for Twin Rivers Pathways(941) 766-0171

  12. #12 Elite DNA Behavioral Health Therapy & Psychiatry Clinic - Port Charlotte Tamiami

    Based in Port Charlotte

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.2★ from 88 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 88 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1777 S Tamiami Trl Ste 201, Port Charlotte, FL 33948
    View profile for Elite DNA Behavioral Health Therapy & Psychiatry Clinic - Port Charlotte Tamiami(941) 249-4354

  17. #17 Kelley Sgroi, LMHC, LLC

    Based in Port Charlotte

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1777 S Tamiami Trl, Port Charlotte, FL 33948
    View profile for Kelley Sgroi, LMHC, LLC(941) 204-8595

  18. #18 Cornerstone Alliance Network

    Based in Port Charlotte

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 10:30 AM–6 PM · Wed–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    1777 S Tamiami Trl Ste. 411, Port Charlotte, FL 33948
    View profile for Cornerstone Alliance Network(941) 587-2837

  19. #19 South Cove Counseling

    Based in Port Charlotte

    69/100RP 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–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1720 El Jobean Rd #207, Port Charlotte, FL 33948
    View profile for South Cove Counseling(941) 203-9598

  22. #22 ThinkTherapy

    Based in Punta Gorda, 4 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    309 S Tamiami Trl Ste 4, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
    View profile for ThinkTherapy(941) 787-9196

  23. #23 Operation PAR Inc

    Based in Port Charlotte

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.9★ from 19 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.9★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5:30 AM–11:30 AM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    946 S Tamiami Trl, Port Charlotte, FL 33953
    View profile for Operation PAR Inc(941) 613-0951

  24. #24 Momentum Counseling

    Based in Port Charlotte

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 3.2★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.2★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4055 S Tamiami Trl, Port Charlotte, FL 33980
    View profile for Momentum Counseling(941) 206-2480

All 48 therapists and counselors

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #48, in RP Score order; each links to its profile.

therapists and counselors in Port Charlotte, ranks 26 to 48
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Paradise Behavioral Health684.6★ (422)4 mi
27Tri-County Counseling684.0★ (4)In Port Charlotte
28Soul Hope Christian Counseling675.0★ (20)8 mi
29Crisis Stabilization Unit671.8★ (10)5 mi
30Back2Nature665.0★ (3)5 mi
31North Port Behavioral Health662.3★ (51)7 mi
32Rooted Therapies655.0★ (102)8 mi
33Tri County Counseling654.8★ (178)11 mi
34EmpowerHer Counseling655.0★ (5)4 mi
35Sunshine Family Counseling643.4★ (5)4 mi
36Olivia Duball Counseling and Wellness625.0★ (35)9 mi
37CAN Community Health - North Port614.9★ (51)10 mi
38Carolyn Saad Gonzalez Counseling, LLC605.0★ (4)8 mi
39Spectrum Diagnostics605.0★ (3)8 mi
40Jennifer Grennell Therapy605.0★ (3)8 mi
41Hart Strong Enterprise595.0★ (9)10 mi
42Estar Counseling Services, Inc.595.0★ (4)8 mi
43Harmony United Psychiatric Care - Port Charlotte584.6★ (31)In Port Charlotte
44Brenda Waters, Certified Consulting Hypnotist575.0★ (4)In Port Charlotte
45Gulf Coast Counseling, Inc.545.0★ (5)14 mi
46Elite DNA Behavioral Health Therapy and Psychiatry Clinic - North Port544.3★ (6)15 mi
47Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center534.7★ (7)9 mi
48The Florida Center for Early Childhood454.6★ (8)11 mi

Also serving Port Charlotte

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 Port Charlotte
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
AGAPAE Inc5.0★ (1)In Port Charlotte
CenterWell Home Health4.3★ (34)In Port Charlotte
Chantelle Grant, LCSW- Beacon Clinic1.0★ (1)In Port Charlotte
Dr. Bernardo J. Arias, MD3.4★ (20)In Port Charlotte
Gonzalez-Canal Jose M MD, Psychiatric Associates of Charlotte County3.4★ (39)In Port Charlotte
Jocelyn Sterling5.0★ (1)In Port Charlotte
Lighthouse Psychiatry4.1★ (93)In Port Charlotte
Maria Rivera5.0★ (1)In Port Charlotte
Mission Unity Inc DBA Gulf Harbor Treatment Center2.6★ (5)In Port Charlotte
OWL Behavior Analysis Practice,LLC5.0★ (5)In Port Charlotte
Patricia Sullivan3.0★ (2)In Port Charlotte
Peace River Psychology Center5.0★ (1)In Port Charlotte
Pieces of A Dream, 590 Tamiami Unit 3, Port Charlotte, Florida 339533.0★ (2)In Port Charlotte
Play On Words Therapy Connections5.0★ (2)In Port Charlotte
Rebeca Bright, PsyD5.0★ (3)In Port Charlotte
Ryan Esser, LMHC5.0★ (1)In Port Charlotte
Stellar Counseling Services2.0★ (1)In Port Charlotte
Still Waters Counseling of Southwest Florida5.0★ (1)In Port Charlotte
Virtus Health2.3★ (3)In Port Charlotte
Weser Linda5.0★ (1)In Port Charlotte

How we ranked Port Charlotte therapists and counselors

We scored 48 Port Charlotte 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 Port Charlotte 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 Port Charlotte: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Port Charlotte?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Port Charlotte, FL is Landry Therapy and Wellness with an RP Score of 77/100. It has 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Paul V. Belvitch, MA (#2) and Annette Fiedler Counseling (#3) follow. We ranked 48 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Port Charlotte?

RankedPsychologists ranks 48 therapists and counselors serving Port Charlotte, FL. 24 of them are based in Port Charlotte; 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 Port Charlotte work on weekends?

9 of 48 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Landry Therapy and Wellness (#1), PCP-Health (#4) and Enhanced Healing Counseling (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Port Charlotte therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 48 rated therapists and counselors in Port Charlotte is 4.8★, with a median of 9 reviews. Paradise Behavioral Health has the most, 422 reviews, and ranks #26. 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 Port Charlotte count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Port Charlotte 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 Port Charlotte 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 Port Charlotte

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 48 therapists and counselors serving Port Charlotte.

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