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Best Therapists And Counselors in Port Royal, SC (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Port Royal: Jamison Consultants, RP Score 74/100; 2.5★ from 8 Google reviews.

  2. 38

    Most-reviewed: Psychological & Counseling Associates of the Lowcountry, 104 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 39 ranked; ranked #38.

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

39 Port Royal therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 11 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 39 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Port Royal 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 Royal at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Jamison Consultants742.5★ (8)Port Royal—Overall
2Coastal Empire Community Mental Health Center712.8★ (4)Beaufort, 2 mi away——
3Coastal Empire Community Mental: Mc Daniel Sandra P713.3★ (3)Beaufort, 2 mi away——
4kendratwitty703.6★ (5)Beaufort, 4 mi away——
5Butterworth Maureen703.7★ (3)Beaufort, 4 mi away——
6Liz Esch LISW - Counseling & Play Therapy695.0★ (6)Beaufort, 1 mi away——
7BJHCHS Port Royal Medical Center683.1★ (19)Port Royal——
8Lonnie Elliott, LPC684.7★ (13)Beaufort, 2 mi awayEvenings—
9Beaufort Psychological Services675.0★ (18)Beaufort, 4 mi awayEvenings—
10Mental Health Department663.4★ (27)Beaufort, 2 mi away——

The 39 best therapists and counselors in Port Royal, 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 Royal

    #1 Jamison Consultants

    Based in Port Royal

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 2.5★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    1875 N Paris Ave, Port Royal, SC 29935
    View profile for Jamison Consultants(843) 379-9600

  4. #4 kendratwitty

    Based in Beaufort, 4 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    818 Bay St, Beaufort, SC 29902
    View profile for kendratwitty(843) 812-1018

  5. #5 Butterworth Maureen

    Based in Beaufort, 4 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 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
    106 West St Ext, Beaufort, SC 29902
    View profile for Butterworth Maureen(843) 524-7050

  8. #8 Lonnie Elliott, LPC

    Based in Beaufort, 2 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    25 Marshellen Dr, Beaufort, SC 29902
    View profile for Lonnie Elliott, LPC(843) 263-8293

  10. #10 Mental Health Department

    Based in Beaufort, 2 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 3.4★ from 27 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.4★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1050 Ribaut Rd, Beaufort, SC 29902
    View profile for Mental Health Department(843) 524-3378

  12. #12 Suzie Long, PhD

    Based in Lake Ridge, 3 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 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–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Suzie Long, PhD

  13. #13 High Tide Counseling

    Based in Bluffton, 13 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun 10 AM–2 PM
    Address
    10 State Rd S-7-50 #301, Bluffton, SC 29909
    View profile for High Tide Counseling(308) 765-8027

  14. #14 Southern Sky Recovery

    Based in Bluffton, 13 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.7★ from 21 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–9 PM
    Address
    60 Pennington Dr, Bluffton, SC 29910
    View profile for Southern Sky Recovery(843) 612-6865

  16. #16 Psych CiSa LLC, Mental Health Therapy Services

    Based in Hilton Head Island, 11 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5 PM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    60 Main St Ste H, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
    View profile for Psych CiSa LLC, Mental Health Therapy Services(843) 505-8847

  18. #18 Dr. Catherine Scott

    Based in Bluffton, 12 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    Regus Bldg., 110 Traders Cross,, Suite 240, Bluffton, SC 29909
    View profile for Dr. Catherine Scott(864) 630-9185

  20. #20 Counseling Services - Therapy Group, LLC at Moss Creek Village

    Based in Hilton Head Island, 12 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 3.8★ from 13 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.8★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1555 Fording Island Rd c1, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
    View profile for Counseling Services - Therapy Group, LLC at Moss Creek Village(843) 815-6789

  21. #21 Low Country Family Counseling, LLC

    Based in Bluffton, 13 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 3.6★ from 13 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.6★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–7 PM · Tue 9 AM–9 PM · Wed–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–2 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    49 Pennington Dr Ste C, Bluffton, SC 29910
    View profile for Low Country Family Counseling, LLC(843) 384-4994

  22. #22 Peace by Piece Therapy: Leslie Slemmons: Anxiety and Trauma Healing | Somatic Yoga | Internal Family Systems

    Based in Bluffton, 13 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 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 closed · Tue–Wed 12 PM–7 PM · Thu–Fri closed · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    10 State Rd S-7-50 Ste 314, Bluffton, SC 29910
    View profile for Peace by Piece Therapy: Leslie Slemmons: Anxiety and Trauma Healing | Somatic Yoga | Internal Family Systems(630) 291-0423

  23. #23 Whole Health

    Based in Bluffton, 13 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3 Godfrey Pl Ste 2, Bluffton, SC 29910
    View profile for Whole Health(843) 422-7800

  25. #25 Coastal Empire Mental Health

    Based in Hilton Head Island, 10 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 2.6★ from 12 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.6★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    151 Dillon Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
    View profile for Coastal Empire Mental Health(843) 681-4865

All 39 therapists and counselors

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #39, in RP Score order; each links to its profile.

therapists and counselors in Port Royal, ranks 26 to 39
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Mind Matters Therapy Services, LLC575.0★ (5)11 mi
27Wright Directions Family Services572.9★ (28)11 mi
28The Behavioral Wellness Group564.6★ (11)13 mi
29Balanced Wellness564.3★ (28)14 mi
30Powers Counseling, LLC564.8★ (19)13 mi
31Donald P. Orso, Ph.D.565.0★ (8)In Port Royal
32Hopeful Reflections Therapy Services, LLC555.0★ (3)13 mi
33Lowcountry Psychiatric Associates554.0★ (6)12 mi
34BrainCore Systems555.0★ (4)13 mi
35Ridgeland Comprehensive Treatment Center555.0★ (3)15 mi
36MiraSol Health544.9★ (38)13 mi
37Beaufort Memorial Sea Island Psychiatry543.9★ (19)3 mi
38Psychological & Counseling Associates of the Lowcountry544.7★ (104)14 mi
39Bluffton Okatie Counseling Center533.1★ (7)15 mi

Also serving Port Royal

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 Royal
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Akacia Voorhies, LMSW - Mental Health Therapist in South CarolinaIn Port Royal
Beaufort Counseling Services, LLC5.0★ (2)4 mi
Beaufort Family Therapy5.0★ (1)4 mi
Bluffton Psychology Group5.0★ (2)13 mi
Brooke Dean, Ph.D.5.0★ (2)In Port Royal
Diagnosis & Treatment | Psychiatry Specialists of South Carolina1.5★ (2)3 mi
Dr. Joseph Conroy5.0★ (1)In Port Royal
Dr. Royce Malphrus5.0★ (2)4 mi
Family Counseling ServicesIn Port Royal
From Surviving to Thriving5.0★ (2)5 mi
Hilton Head Counseling5.0★ (2)11 mi
Inner Rest Counseling PLLCIn Port Royal
Judy Lohr5.0★ (1)3 mi
Lawson Metts, LPC5.0★ (1)In Port Royal
Lowcountry NeuropsychologyIn Port Royal
Palmetto Counseling Collective5.0★ (2)4 mi
Professional Counseling Associates of Port Royal5.0★ (1)In Port Royal
Third Realm IntegrationIn Port Royal
Tiffany Holland, MA5.0★ (1)2 mi
Travelers Rest Counseling AssociatesIn Port Royal

How we ranked Port Royal therapists and counselors

We scored 39 Port Royal 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 Royal 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 Royal: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Port Royal?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Port Royal, SC is Jamison Consultants with an RP Score of 74/100. It has 2.5★ from 8 Google reviews. Coastal Empire Community Mental Health Center (#2) and Coastal Empire Community Mental: Mc Daniel Sandra P (#3) follow. We ranked 39 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Port Royal?

RankedPsychologists ranks 39 therapists and counselors serving Port Royal, SC. 3 of them are based in Port Royal; 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 Royal work on weekends?

11 of 39 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Coastal Empire Mental Health (#11), High Tide Counseling (#13) and Southern Sky Recovery (#14). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Port Royal therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 39 rated therapists and counselors in Port Royal is 4.3★, with a median of 11 reviews. Psychological & Counseling Associates of the Lowcountry has the most, 104 reviews, and ranks #38. 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 Royal count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 39 therapists and counselors serving Port Royal.

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