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Best Therapists And Counselors in Punta Gorda, FL (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Punta Gorda: Wade Warden | Counseling Dimensions, LMHC, NCC, RP Score 76/100; 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.

  2. 6

    Most-reviewed: Paradise Behavioral Health, 422 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 46 ranked; ranked #6.

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

46 Punta Gorda 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 46 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Punta Gorda 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 Punta Gorda at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Wade Warden | Counseling Dimensions, LMHC, NCC765.0★ (6)Punta Gorda—Overall
2Amanda McDonald Kennard, Ed.D., LMHC, NBCC, RPT-S754.0★ (4)Punta Gorda——
3Charlotte Behavioral Health Care (CBHC)743.0★ (4)Punta Gorda——
4Crisis Stabilization Unit731.8★ (10)Punta Gorda——
5ThinkTherapy735.0★ (43)Punta GordaEvenings—
6Paradise Behavioral Health724.6★ (422)Punta Gorda—Most reviews
7Back2Nature725.0★ (3)Punta GordaSat—
8Annette Fiedler Counseling703.3★ (12)Port Charlotte, 4 mi away——
9CTS Counseling702.3★ (3)Port Charlotte, 4 mi away——
10EmpowerHer Counseling695.0★ (5)Punta GordaEvenings—

The 46 best therapists and counselors in Punta Gorda, 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.

  4. #4 Crisis Stabilization Unit

    Based in Punta Gorda

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 1.8★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 1.8★ from 10 Google reviews
    Address
    1700 Education Ave A, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
    View profile for Crisis Stabilization Unit(941) 575-0222

  5. #5 ThinkTherapy

    Based in Punta Gorda

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 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

  6. #6 Paradise Behavioral Health

    Based in Punta Gorda

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.6★ from 422 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 422 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–12 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    25097 E Olympia Ave #201, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
    View profile for Paradise Behavioral Health(941) 347-8341

  7. #7 Back2Nature

    Based in Punta Gorda

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 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–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2000 Rio De Janeiro Ave, Punta Gorda, FL 33983
    View profile for Back2Nature(941) 456-7949

  9. #9 CTS Counseling

    Based in Port Charlotte, 4 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 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

  10. #10 EmpowerHer Counseling

    Based in Punta Gorda

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 10 AM–8 PM · Wed 10 AM–5 PM · Thu 10 AM–8 PM · Fri 10 AM–2:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6210 Scott St Ste 115, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
    View profile for EmpowerHer Counseling(941) 626-0585

  11. #11 Paul V. Belvitch, MA

    Based in Port Charlotte, 5 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 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

  12. #12 Stepping Stone Kids Therapy, LLC

    Based in Port Charlotte, 3 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 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–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    22655 Bayshore Rd Ste 160, Port Charlotte, FL 33980
    View profile for Stepping Stone Kids Therapy, LLC(941) 451-9743

  13. #13 Sunshine Family Counseling

    Based in Punta Gorda

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 11 AM–5 PM · Tue 10 AM–5 PM · Wed 11 AM–7 PM · Thu 11 AM–5 PM · Fri 12 PM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    103 W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
    View profile for Sunshine Family Counseling(941) 467-5010

  14. #14 Enhanced Healing Counseling

    Based in Port Charlotte, 6 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 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

  15. #15 Landry Therapy and Wellness

    Based in Port Charlotte, 9 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 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

  16. #16 Twin Rivers Pathways

    Based in Port Charlotte, 3 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 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

  17. #17 Elite DNA Behavioral Health Therapy & Psychiatry Clinic - Port Charlotte Harbor

    Based in Port Charlotte, 5 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 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

  20. #20 Jennifer Ouellet Counseling

    Based in Port Charlotte, 8 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 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

  21. #21 Dandelion Therapy Group

    Based in Port Charlotte, 8 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 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

  23. #23 Momentum Counseling

    Based in Port Charlotte, 4 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 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

  24. #24 PCP-Health

    Based in Port Charlotte, 10 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 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

  25. #25 Tri-County Counseling

    Based in Port Charlotte, 4 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue closed · Wed–Thu 10 AM–8 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    4055 S Tamiami Trl #45, Port Charlotte, FL 33980
    View profile for Tri-County Counseling(941) 876-3060

All 46 therapists and counselors

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #46, in RP Score order; each links to its profile.

therapists and counselors in Punta Gorda, ranks 26 to 46
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Soul Hope Christian Counseling635.0★ (20)13 mi
27Elite DNA Behavioral Health Therapy & Psychiatry Clinic - Port Charlotte Tamiami624.2★ (88)8 mi
28A Peaceful Mind Counseling Group625.0★ (17)8 mi
29North Port Behavioral Health622.3★ (51)12 mi
30Kelley Sgroi, LMHC, LLC614.5★ (8)8 mi
31Cornerstone Alliance Network614.9★ (8)8 mi
32Olivia Duball Counseling and Wellness615.0★ (35)10 mi
33Rooted Therapies615.0★ (102)13 mi
34Tri County Counseling614.8★ (178)15 mi
35South Cove Counseling604.3★ (6)9 mi
36Operation PAR Inc593.9★ (19)9 mi
37CAN Community Health - North Port574.9★ (51)14 mi
38Carolyn Saad Gonzalez Counseling, LLC565.0★ (4)13 mi
39Spectrum Diagnostics565.0★ (3)12 mi
40Jennifer Grennell Therapy555.0★ (3)13 mi
41Hart Strong Enterprise555.0★ (9)14 mi
42Estar Counseling Services, Inc.545.0★ (4)13 mi
43Brenda Waters, Certified Consulting Hypnotist525.0★ (4)5 mi
44Harmony United Psychiatric Care - Port Charlotte524.6★ (31)5 mi
45Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center484.7★ (7)13 mi
46The Florida Center for Early Childhood414.6★ (8)15 mi

Also serving Punta Gorda

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 Punta Gorda
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Barrett InstituteIn Punta Gorda
Chrisanna G. Harrington, RDN, LMHC5.0★ (2)In Punta Gorda
CTS Addiction-Counseling ServicesIn Punta Gorda
Dandelion Therapy Group5.0★ (1)In Punta Gorda
Dr. Katina A. Matthews-Ferrari, MD3.1★ (21)In Punta Gorda
Gyst Counseling5.0★ (2)In Punta Gorda
Integra Guardians, Inc.In Punta Gorda
James Fry, MA, LMHC5.0★ (2)In Punta Gorda
Lynn Snyder, LCSW, CAPIn Punta Gorda
Macgregor StephenIn Punta Gorda
Majd Alsamman, M.D.5.0★ (3)In Punta Gorda
Nutegra Mental Health & NutriIn Punta Gorda
Peace River CounselingIn Punta Gorda
Peace River Psychology Center1.0★ (1)In Punta Gorda
Peace River Psychology Center: Di Cocco Barbara PHDIn Punta Gorda
Punta Gorda Physicians Management4.5★ (2)In Punta Gorda
Steven R. Pollard, PHD5.0★ (1)In Punta Gorda
Sunny Days Behavior Therapy LLCIn Punta Gorda
Valiant Recovery4.9★ (9)In Punta Gorda
Yamile ReveizIn Punta Gorda

How we ranked Punta Gorda therapists and counselors

We scored 46 Punta Gorda 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 Punta Gorda 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 Punta Gorda: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Punta Gorda?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Punta Gorda, FL is Wade Warden | Counseling Dimensions, LMHC, NCC with an RP Score of 76/100. It has 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews. Amanda McDonald Kennard, Ed.D., LMHC, NBCC, RPT-S (#2) and Charlotte Behavioral Health Care (CBHC) (#3) follow. We ranked 46 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Punta Gorda?

RankedPsychologists ranks 46 therapists and counselors serving Punta Gorda, FL. 9 of them are based in Punta Gorda; 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 Punta Gorda work on weekends?

9 of 46 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Back2Nature (#7), Stepping Stone Kids Therapy, LLC (#12) and Enhanced Healing Counseling (#14). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Punta Gorda therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 46 rated therapists and counselors in Punta Gorda is 4.8★, with a median of 10 reviews. Paradise Behavioral Health has the most, 422 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Punta Gorda count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Punta Gorda 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 Punta Gorda 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 Punta Gorda

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 46 therapists and counselors serving Punta Gorda.

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