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Best Therapists And Counselors in Smyrna, TN (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Smyrna: Scott Phillips Counseling, RP Score 75/100; 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

  2. 33

    Most-reviewed: Athena Care Murfreesboro, 516 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 195 ranked; ranked #33.

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

195 Smyrna therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 39 open Saturdays and 15 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 195 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Smyrna 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 Smyrna at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Scott Phillips Counseling755.0★ (4)Smyrna—Overall
2Brittany Dyer, Counselor743.7★ (3)Smyrna——
3Matthew Walker Health Center.744.2★ (304)SmyrnaSat—
4Ellie Mental Health745.0★ (16)SmyrnaSat · Evenings—
5Reform Psychiatry LLC:724.5★ (296)Smyrna——
6Proud Moments ABA714.8★ (17)SmyrnaEvenings—
7BrightPath Recovery Services PLLC704.5★ (26)Smyrna——
8Tennessee Behavioral Health695.0★ (118)Nashville, 12 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Red Cedar Psychotherapy695.0★ (7)Smyrna——
10Family Care Center Therapy & Psychiatry – Smyrna694.3★ (6)Smyrna——

The 195 best therapists and counselors in Smyrna, 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. 74/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.2★ from 304 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 304 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–1 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    739 President Pl, Smyrna, TN 37167
  2. Based in Smyrna

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    521 Stonecrest Pkwy #102, Smyrna, TN 37167
  3. Based in Smyrna

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.5★ from 296 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 296 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    433 Nissan Dr Ste 303, Smyrna, TN 37167
  4. Based in Smyrna

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    695 Nissan Dr, Smyrna, TN 37167
  5. Based in Nashville, 12 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 5.0★ from 118 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 118 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    3343 Perimeter Hill Dr Ste 214, Nashville, TN 37211
  6. Based in Smyrna

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    240 Mayfield Dr #206, Smyrna, TN 37167
  7. Based in Smyrna

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 2.4★ from 54 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.4★ from 54 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    695 President Pl STE 202, Smyrna, TN 37167
  8. 68/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 2.2★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.2★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–7 PM · Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 8 AM–7 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    131 Mayfield Dr, Smyrna, TN 37167
  9. Based in Murfreesboro, 13 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.9★ from 75 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 75 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1303 SE Broad St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
  10. Based in Mount Juliet, 7 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    6201 Corinth Rd, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122
  11. Based in Murfreesboro, 10 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.3★ from 27 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    1608 Williams Dr Ste 301, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
  12. 65/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 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–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    745 S Church St #505, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
  13. Based in Murfreesboro, 9 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.2★ from 499 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 499 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1453 Hope Way, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
  14. Based in Murfreesboro, 4 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.0★ from 16 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7904 Old Nashville Hwy, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
  15. Based in Murfreesboro, 10 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    2615 Medical Center Pkwy Ste 1560 - #6996, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
  16. 65/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–6 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1227 Swamp Leanna Rd, Murfreesboro, TN 37129

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

therapists and counselors in Smyrna, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Tennessee Behavioral Health645.0★ (7)13 mi
27Nashville Mental Health644.4★ (14)13 mi
28Project Play Therapy Smyrna645.0★ (37)In Smyrna
29Holistic Care Therapy & Consulting, LLC645.0★ (3)10 mi
30Mind the Gap645.0★ (12)12 mi
31The WAY Station, Inc.644.3★ (8)10 mi
32JourneyPure at the River644.6★ (474)5 mi
33Athena Care Murfreesboro634.6★ (516)10 mi
34Lesley Granholm635.0★ (5)10 mi
35HANNAH M ROBERTS635.0★ (3)10 mi
36Hope Seay Counseling635.0★ (10)10 mi
37Cindy Monroe, LCSW635.0★ (6)11 mi
38Lizette Kehrer, M.Ed, LPC-MHSP (temp)635.0★ (6)11 mi
39ABS Kids ABA Therapy Center634.9★ (16)In Smyrna
40Family Care Center Therapy & Psychiatry - Murfreesboro634.7★ (323)11 mi
41Mental Health Cooperative Murfreesboro622.8★ (4)10 mi
42Beautifully Broken Counseling Murfreesboro624.6★ (40)11 mi
43Anchored In Healing624.3★ (6)10 mi
44Resolve Counseling Group, LLC624.0★ (8)10 mi
45Centerstone624.5★ (321)10 mi
46As You Are Therapy615.0★ (13)12 mi
47Proud Moments ABA614.5★ (15)9 mi
48Red Therapy Group615.0★ (3)12 mi
49Cedars Counseling613.8★ (28)12 mi
50Sanctuary of Renewing Hope615.0★ (4)11 mi

Also serving Smyrna

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.

How we ranked Smyrna therapists and counselors

We scored 195 Smyrna 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 Smyrna 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 Smyrna: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Smyrna?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Smyrna, TN is Scott Phillips Counseling with an RP Score of 75/100. It has 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews. Brittany Dyer, Counselor (#2) and Matthew Walker Health Center. (#3) follow. We ranked 195 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Smyrna?

RankedPsychologists ranks 195 therapists and counselors serving Smyrna, TN. 16 of them are based in Smyrna; 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 Smyrna work on weekends?

39 of 195 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 15 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Matthew Walker Health Center. (#3), Ellie Mental Health (#4) and Tennessee Behavioral Health (#8). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Smyrna therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 195 rated therapists and counselors in Smyrna is 4.7★, with a median of 9 reviews. Athena Care Murfreesboro has the most, 516 reviews, and ranks #33. 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 Smyrna count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Smyrna 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 Smyrna 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 Smyrna

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 195 therapists and counselors serving Smyrna.