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Best Therapists And Counselors in South Suffolk, VA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in South Suffolk: Living Waters Therapeutic Alliance INC, RP Score 73/100; 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews.

  2. 13

    Most-reviewed: Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Chesapeake, 251 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 52 ranked; ranked #13.

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

52 South Suffolk therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 8 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 52 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in South Suffolk 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 South Suffolk at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Living Waters Therapeutic Alliance INC734.2★ (10)South Suffolk—Overall
2revivication counseling services712.8★ (9)Suffolk, 1 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Crossroads Treatment Center of Suffolk, VA714.3★ (91)Suffolk, 2 mi awaySat—
4Living Waters Therapeutic Alliance703.0★ (4)Suffolk, 1 mi away——
5Suffolk Psychotherapy Inc703.9★ (16)Suffolk, 1 mi awaySat · Evenings—
6Release it Counseling695.0★ (20)Suffolk, 1 mi away——
7JAKAFI Behavioral Care Center, LLC674.0★ (7)Suffolk, 1 mi away——
8Divine Serenity Psychiatry & Wellness675.0★ (7)Suffolk, 1 mi away——
9Wishing Well Counseling Center663.3★ (20)Suffolk, 1 mi away——
10The Clarity Center, LLC665.0★ (3)South Suffolk——

The 52 best therapists and counselors in South Suffolk, 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.

  2. #2 revivication counseling services

    Based in Suffolk, 1 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 2.8★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.8★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 10 AM–8 PM · Fri 10 AM–9 PM · Sat 10 AM–8 PM · Sun 1 PM–4 PM
    Address
    321 N Main St Ste C, Suffolk, VA 23434
    View profile for revivication counseling services(757) 477-0102

  5. #5 Suffolk Psychotherapy Inc

    Based in Suffolk, 1 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 3.9★ from 16 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.9★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–7 PM · Tue–Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    425 W Washington St, Suffolk, VA 23434
    View profile for Suffolk Psychotherapy Inc(757) 809-5376

  6. #6 Release it Counseling

    Based in Suffolk, 1 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    424 Market St #100, Suffolk, VA 23434
    View profile for Release it Counseling(757) 347-0703

  12. #12 CareWorks ABA

    Based in Suffolk, 4 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    152 Burnetts Way, Suffolk, VA 23434
    View profile for CareWorks ABA(757) 520-3081

  15. #15 BHG Chesapeake Treatment Center

    Based in Chesapeake, 14 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.5★ from 80 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 80 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5 AM–1 PM · Sat 5 AM–8 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    3322 Western Branch Blvd A, Chesapeake, VA 23321
    View profile for BHG Chesapeake Treatment Center(757) 673-3644

  16. #16 LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Suffolk

    Based in Suffolk, 14 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.6★ from 159 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 159 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5131 River Club Dr Suite 200, Suffolk, VA 23435
    View profile for LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Suffolk(757) 929-7569

  17. #17 Artisan Counseling | Suffolk, VA

    Based in Suffolk, 13 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–8 PM · Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1020 Bon Secours Dr Ste 210, Suffolk, VA 23435
    View profile for Artisan Counseling | Suffolk, VA(757) 503-2819

  18. #18 The Haven

    Based in Suffolk, 9 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 2.4★ from 15 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.4★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5268 Godwin Blvd, Suffolk, VA 23434
    View profile for The Haven(757) 758-5106

  22. #22 Waterside Psychiatry

    Based in Suffolk, 1 mi away

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.8★ from 43 Google reviews, 1 mi from South Suffolk.

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

    • 4.8★ from 43 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    425 W Washington St #4, Suffolk, VA 23434
    View profile for Waterside Psychiatry(757) 209-4607

  24. #24 Eden Counseling Center

    Based in Portsmouth, 14 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family 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
    4401 Portsmouth Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23701
    View profile for Eden Counseling Center(757) 466-3336

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

therapists and counselors in South Suffolk, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Jasmine Malone, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner554.9★ (22)14 mi
27Dr. Melissa Gross, Psychiatrist544.7★ (18)14 mi
28Serenity Wellness Center545.0★ (20)14 mi
29Life Consultants543.5★ (22)13 mi
30Beverly Lambert Frazier, Counselor544.9★ (14)14 mi
31Churchland Psychological Center544.8★ (25)15 mi
32Natasha Hill, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner544.7★ (15)14 mi
33Miranda Chakos, Psychiatrist544.2★ (19)14 mi
34Patricia Crowder, Counselor544.9★ (11)14 mi
35North Suffolk Psychiatry533.1★ (51)13 mi
36Dr. Audrey King, Counselor534.8★ (6)14 mi
37Ashley LPC, M.S., LPCS, Counselor535.0★ (5)14 mi
38Dana Foster, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner525.0★ (3)14 mi
39milestone agency portsmouth va522.8★ (6)13 mi
40Wishing Well Counseling Center523.8★ (10)14 mi
41EPCS - Estelles Professional Community Services523.9★ (7)15 mi
42Gift of Therapy and Consulting, LLC524.4★ (8)15 mi
43Stepping Stones Counseling Services - Chesapeake523.1★ (15)14 mi
44Recovery Journal LLC523.9★ (7)15 mi
45Whole Village Counseling, Advocacy, and Mental Health Services LLC515.0★ (6)15 mi
46FACES Community Services513.1★ (10)14 mi
47Stepping Stone Behavioral Health, LLC504.7★ (15)14 mi
48Passion of Resilience Counseling Center, LLC474.1★ (26)13 mi
49CHKD Sports Medicine and Therapy Services454.1★ (9)13 mi
50Caroline Isoe, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner414.3★ (19)14 mi

Also serving South Suffolk

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 South Suffolk
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
BE & MH: Mental Health Services Group1 mi
Bridget Seely5.0★ (1)1 mi
Chesapeake Vet Center5.0★ (2)13 mi
Crisis Receiving Center1.0★ (1)9 mi
Dr. Kristin Barbee5.0★ (1)13 mi
Harmony Health & Hormones5.0★ (1)14 mi
Kaleidoscope Counseling & Case Management, LLC5.0★ (1)15 mi
Keith & Lisa5.0★ (1)5 mi
Laura K. Cook, LPC1.0★ (2)4 mi
Life Song Christian Caring, Inc.5.0★ (1)14 mi
Lifeline - Rescue Is Here3.0★ (2)14 mi
Michelle Wiggins, Counselor5.0★ (1)14 mi
New Beginning Family Services4.0★ (1)1 mi
Sheila W. Hunt, LCSW5.0★ (1)15 mi
Sully’s Run Equine Services, LLC5.0★ (2)5 mi
The Up Center - Suffolk4.5★ (2)1 mi
Tracy Barbee1.0★ (1)15 mi
Virginia Telehealth Counseling5.0★ (1)In South Suffolk
Woodrose Counseling5.0★ (2)5 mi
Your Mental Health Matters LLC5.0★ (1)5 mi

How we ranked South Suffolk therapists and counselors

We scored 52 South Suffolk 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 South Suffolk 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 South Suffolk: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in South Suffolk?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in South Suffolk, VA is Living Waters Therapeutic Alliance INC with an RP Score of 73/100. It has 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews. revivication counseling services (#2) and Crossroads Treatment Center of Suffolk, VA (#3) follow. We ranked 52 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in South Suffolk?

RankedPsychologists ranks 52 therapists and counselors serving South Suffolk, VA. 2 of them are based in South Suffolk; 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 South Suffolk work on weekends?

8 of 52 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are revivication counseling services (#2), Crossroads Treatment Center of Suffolk, VA (#3) and Suffolk Psychotherapy Inc (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do South Suffolk therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 52 rated therapists and counselors in South Suffolk is 4.4★, with a median of 12 reviews. Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Chesapeake has the most, 251 reviews, and ranks #13. 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 South Suffolk count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the South Suffolk 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 South Suffolk 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 South Suffolk

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 52 therapists and counselors serving South Suffolk.

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