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Best Therapists And Counselors in Spring Lake, NC (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Spring Lake: Sandhills Counseling Associates, PLLC, RP Score 73/100; 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.

  2. 21

    Most-reviewed: Coastal Carolina Neuropsychiatric Center, 747 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 136 ranked; ranked #21.

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

136 Spring Lake therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 33 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.2★ across 136 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Spring Lake 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 Spring Lake at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Sandhills Counseling Associates, PLLC735.0★ (7)Spring Lake—Overall
2All-American Counseling, Wellness and Consulting, PLLC703.9★ (21)Fayetteville, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3All-American Counseling, Wellness and Consulting, PLLC703.5★ (8)Fayetteville, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Spring Lake Counseling684.1★ (43)Spring LakeEvenings—
5ClearWave Hypnotherapy685.0★ (9)Fayetteville, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6A Center for Marriage and Family Counseling674.1★ (8)Fayetteville, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Sandhills Psychiatry and Mental Health674.8★ (20)Fayetteville, 10 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Restorative Therapeutic Counseling, PLLC664.8★ (47)Fayetteville, 7 mi awaySat · Evenings—
9Watters Family Life Center for Counseling and Resiliency655.0★ (6)Fort Bragg, 2 mi away——
10Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Fayetteville654.1★ (80)Fayetteville, 9 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 136 best therapists and counselors in Spring Lake, 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 Spring Lake Counseling

    Based in Spring Lake

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.1★ from 43 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 43 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–6:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    104 Lake Ave, Spring Lake, NC 28390
    View profile for Spring Lake Counseling(910) 339-9375

  8. #8 Restorative Therapeutic Counseling, PLLC

    Based in Fayetteville, 7 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.8★ from 47 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 47 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 11 AM–4 PM · Sat 11 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    5135 Morganton Rd Ste 103, Fayetteville, NC 28314
    View profile for Restorative Therapeutic Counseling, PLLC(910) 302-3392

  9. #9 Watters Family Life Center for Counseling and Resiliency

    Based in Fort Bragg, 2 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship 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 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3358 Knox St #1, Fort Liberty, NC 28310
    View profile for Watters Family Life Center for Counseling and Resiliency(910) 396-6564

  12. #12 Planned Parenthood - Fayetteville Health Center

    Based in Fayetteville, 6 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.0★ from 92 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 92 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 9 AM–4 PM · Wed 8 AM–3 PM · Thu 10 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4551 Yadkin Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28303
    View profile for Planned Parenthood - Fayetteville Health Center(866) 942-7762

  13. #13 Janice D. Leonard, LCSW

    Based in Fayetteville, 8 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    807 Cape Fear Ave, Fayetteville, NC 28303
    View profile for Janice D. Leonard, LCSW(910) 323-5641

  16. #16 Renew Counseling Center Of NC

    Based in Fayetteville, 6 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.4★ from 108 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 108 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 8 AM–6 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5114 Yadkin Rd #100, Fayetteville, NC 28303
    View profile for Renew Counseling Center Of NC(910) 779-0454

  17. #17 Wamc Behavioral Health Dept

    Based in Fort Bragg, 2 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 2.8★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.8★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    Bldg 4, 3219 Long St, Fort Liberty, NC 28307
    View profile for Wamc Behavioral Health Dept(910) 907-6825

  21. #21 Coastal Carolina Neuropsychiatric Center

    Based in Fayetteville, 9 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.5★ from 747 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 747 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5:45 PM · Fri 8 AM–12:45 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1200 Fairmont Ct, Fayetteville, NC 28304
    View profile for Coastal Carolina Neuropsychiatric Center(910) 938-1114

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

therapists and counselors in Spring Lake, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Womack Health and Support Center632.3★ (7)2 mi
27West Liberty Embedded Behavioral Health Clinic634.3★ (6)4 mi
28Cumberland County Mental Health634.4★ (10)9 mi
29Fort Bragg Behavioral Health622.6★ (9)3 mi
30Restoration Counseling Services625.0★ (4)7 mi
31Cumberland County Mental Health625.0★ (4)9 mi
32Playful Minds Counseling, PLLC624.5★ (4)7 mi
33Cape Fear Behavorial Health Center LLC623.4★ (68)8 mi
34The Conversation Location ~ Mental Health Counseling, Consulting, and Wellness Services ~ PLLC624.4★ (7)8 mi
35Pennebaker Robert C624.4★ (5)9 mi
36What's the Tee, PLLC624.8★ (22)6 mi
37Inspiring Change PLLC624.6★ (9)9 mi
38I Do Care Counseling & Consulting Services, PLLC615.0★ (8)9 mi
39Benevolent Counseling, PLLC Online Therapy614.2★ (5)4 mi
40Life Matters Centers for Hope, Health and Healing615.0★ (3)9 mi
41Inner Pathways Counseling Services614.5★ (8)6 mi
42Sandhills Physician of Mental Health Clinic, PLLC611.8★ (5)9 mi
43Sandalwood Group614.0★ (7)9 mi
44Haymount Institute for Psychological Services613.4★ (103)9 mi
45Quaker House615.0★ (5)9 mi
46C-Rep613.7★ (19)6 mi
47Heart to Heart Counseling and Wellness Center, PLLC613.3★ (41)5 mi
48Soul Expressions The Counseling and Wellness Cafe PLLC615.0★ (4)7 mi
49Jewrine Brown, LCMHC612.0★ (4)9 mi
50Mindpath Health Psychiatrists & Therapists - Fayetteville614.5★ (103)10 mi

Also serving Spring Lake

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 Spring Lake
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Amber KennedyIn Spring Lake
Ash and Ember Therapy PLLC5.0★ (1)In Spring Lake
Behavioural Health Clinic5.0★ (2)2 mi
BestCare Counseling & Behavioral Health PLLCIn Spring Lake
Bloomed Within, PLLCIn Spring Lake
Carolina Counseling5.0★ (1)In Spring Lake
Community Based Developmental Services5.0★ (2)6 mi
Counseling Connections Clinical Group, PLLCIn Spring Lake
Cumberland County Mental HealthIn Spring Lake
Dr. Alina Contino5.0★ (2)In Spring Lake
HealthPro Pediatrics Cameron3.1★ (22)In Spring Lake
HealthPro Pediatrics Spring Lake3.4★ (10)In Spring Lake
Level 7 CoachingIn Spring Lake
Life Solutions Unlimited Counseling & Consultation ServicesIn Spring Lake
Lifebridge HealthcareIn Spring Lake
Meaningful Minds Counseling5.0★ (1)In Spring Lake
OasisSolace Counseling Services5.0★ (1)In Spring Lake
Soul expressions counseling and wellness center5.0★ (2)In Spring Lake
The Holistic Wellness LoungeIn Spring Lake
Vonda Covington MBA, MSW, LCSWIn Spring Lake

How we ranked Spring Lake therapists and counselors

We scored 136 Spring Lake 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 Spring Lake 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 Spring Lake: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Spring Lake?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Spring Lake, NC is Sandhills Counseling Associates, PLLC with an RP Score of 73/100. It has 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews. All-American Counseling, Wellness and Consulting, PLLC (#2) and All-American Counseling, Wellness and Consulting, PLLC (#3) follow. We ranked 136 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Spring Lake?

RankedPsychologists ranks 136 therapists and counselors serving Spring Lake, NC. 2 of them are based in Spring Lake; 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 Spring Lake work on weekends?

33 of 136 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 13 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are All-American Counseling, Wellness and Consulting, PLLC (#2), All-American Counseling, Wellness and Consulting, PLLC (#3) and ClearWave Hypnotherapy (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Spring Lake therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 136 rated therapists and counselors in Spring Lake is 4.2★, with a median of 9 reviews. Coastal Carolina Neuropsychiatric Center has the most, 747 reviews, and ranks #21. 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 Spring Lake count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Spring Lake 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 Spring Lake 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 Spring Lake

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 136 therapists and counselors serving Spring Lake.

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