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Best Therapists And Counselors in Saint Charles, MD (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Saint Charles: One Alkaline Life LLC, RP Score 79/100; 4.9★ from 322 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 16

    Most-reviewed: IAFF Center of Excellence, 998 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 91 ranked; ranked #16.

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

91 Saint Charles therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 37 open Saturdays and 14 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 91 rated practices.

Most of this list also appears on the Therapists and counselors in Waldorf ranking. See Therapists and counselors in Waldorf

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Saint Charles 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 Saint Charles at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1One Alkaline Life LLC794.9★ (322)Waldorf, 1 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Alpas Wellness Maryland Recovery Center784.9★ (314)Waldorf, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3All Is Well Inc.755.0★ (10)Waldorf, 2 mi away——
4BWN Inc.745.0★ (5)Waldorf, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5God's Way Christian Counseling744.8★ (22)Waldorf, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Atlas Behavioral Health Services733.9★ (11)Waldorf, 2 mi away——
7US Marine Corps Recruiting Station WALDORF734.7★ (18)Waldorf, 1 mi awaySat · Evenings—
8The Pinnacle Center733.0★ (4)Waldorf, 2 mi away——
9K. Way Consulting Services, LLC733.8★ (11)Waldorf, 3 mi away——
10Rhema Counseling Services724.4★ (7)Waldorf, 3 mi away——

The 91 best therapists and counselors in Saint Charles, 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 Saint Charles

    Based in Waldorf, 1 mi away

    79/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.9★ from 322 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 322 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
    Address
    1036 St Nicholas Dr, Waldorf, MD 20603
  2. Based in Waldorf, 2 mi away

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Address
    603 Post Office Rd Ste 307, Waldorf, MD 20602
  3. Based in Waldorf, 2 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 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–Sun 8 AM–10 PM
    Address
    50 Post Office Rd Ste 203, Waldorf, MD 20602
  4. Based in Waldorf, 2 mi away

    74/100RP Score

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

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

    • 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 3 PM–7 PM · Tue 3 PM–8 PM · Wed 6 PM–7 PM · Thu 3 PM–8 PM · Fri 2 PM–6 PM · Sat 11 AM–3 PM · Sun 3 PM–6 PM
    Address
    3261 Old Washington Rd STE 2020, Waldorf, MD 20601
  5. Based in Waldorf, 2 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    603 Post Office Rd, Waldorf, MD 20602
  6. Based in Waldorf, 3 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    2670 Crain Hwy #206, Waldorf, MD 20601
  7. Based in Waldorf, 2 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.5★ from 35 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    601 Post Office Rd, Waldorf, MD 20602
  8. Based in Waldorf, 2 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 1.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 1.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    603 Post Office Rd Ste 210, Waldorf, MD 20602
  9. Based in Waldorf, 2 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    50 Post Office Rd, Waldorf, MD 20602
  10. Based in Waldorf, 2 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.3★ from 24 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3261 Old Washington Rd Ste 3021, Waldorf, MD 20602
  11. Based in Clinton, 12 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.9★ from 998 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 998 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    13400 Edgemeade Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
  12. 71/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.6★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    605 Post Office Rd Ste 301, Waldorf, MD 20602
  13. Based in Waldorf, 3 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.3★ from 32 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2670 Crain Hwy Ste. 106, Waldorf, MD 20601
  14. Based in Waldorf, 2 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 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–6 PM · Sat 12 PM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3261 Old Washington Rd Suite 2020, Waldorf, MD 20602
  15. Based in Waldorf, 3 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2670 Crain Hwy Ste 510, Waldorf, MD 20601
  16. Based in Accokeek, 6 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 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
    15638 Livingston Rd #9, Accokeek, MD 20607

How we ranked Saint Charles therapists and counselors

We scored 91 Saint Charles 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 Saint Charles 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 Saint Charles: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Saint Charles?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Saint Charles, MD is One Alkaline Life LLC with an RP Score of 79/100. It has 4.9★ from 322 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Alpas Wellness Maryland Recovery Center (#2) and All Is Well Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 91 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Saint Charles?

RankedPsychologists ranks 91 therapists and counselors serving Saint Charles, MD. 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 Saint Charles work on weekends?

37 of 91 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 14 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are One Alkaline Life LLC (#1), Alpas Wellness Maryland Recovery Center (#2) and BWN Inc. (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Saint Charles therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 91 rated therapists and counselors in Saint Charles is 4.6★, with a median of 8 reviews. IAFF Center of Excellence has the most, 998 reviews, and ranks #16. 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 Saint Charles count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Saint Charles 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 Saint Charles 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 Saint Charles

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 91 therapists and counselors serving Saint Charles.