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Best Therapists And Counselors in Sun City Center, FL (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Sun City Center: Advanced Psychiatric Health - Sun City Center, RP Score 73/100; 4.7★ from 179 Google reviews.

  2. 7

    Most-reviewed: River Oaks Treatment Center, 779 Google reviews at 4.1★, the most of 98 ranked; ranked #7.

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

98 Sun City Center therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 22 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 98 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Sun City Center 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 Sun City Center at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Advanced Psychiatric Health - Sun City Center734.7★ (179)Sun City Center—Overall
2AuraSynergy Mental Health724.6★ (9)Sun City CenterSat—
3Lively Therapy724.3★ (6)Sun City CenterSun—
4A Better Tomorrow Counseling Center, LLC715.0★ (8)Apollo Beach, 4 mi away——
5River Oaks Outpatient Treatment705.0★ (34)Riverview, 10 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Renew Health & Wellness695.0★ (219)Apollo Beach, 4 mi away——
7River Oaks Treatment Center694.1★ (779)Riverview, 10 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
8Faith & Hope LLc695.0★ (5)Sun City Center——
9Renewed Integrative Counseling674.7★ (92)Riverview, 8 mi awaySat · Evenings—
10Elite DNA Behavioral Health Therapy & Psychiatry Clinic - Ruskin673.7★ (43)Ruskin, 2 mi away——

The 98 best therapists and counselors in Sun City Center, 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 Sun City Center

    #1 Advanced Psychiatric Health - Sun City Center

    Based in Sun City Center

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.7★ from 179 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 179 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4051 Upper Creek Dr #108, Sun City Center, FL 33573
    View profile for Advanced Psychiatric Health - Sun City Center(813) 993-1375

  2. #2 AuraSynergy Mental Health

    Based in Sun City Center

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 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 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1647 Sun City Center Plaza #204C, Sun City Center, FL 33573
    View profile for AuraSynergy Mental Health(813) 338-5065

  3. #3 Lively Therapy

    Based in Sun City Center

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat closed · Sun 8 AM–12 PM
    Address
    1210 W Del Webb Blvd, Sun City Center, FL 33573
    View profile for Lively Therapy(813) 928-5335

  6. #6 Renew Health & Wellness

    Based in Apollo Beach, 4 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 5.0★ from 219 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 219 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    400 Frandorson Cir Suite 4110, Apollo Beach, FL 33572
    View profile for Renew Health & Wellness(813) 790-5887

  7. #7 River Oaks Treatment Center

    Based in Riverview, 10 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.1★ from 779 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 779 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    12012 Boyette Rd, Riverview, FL 33569
    View profile for River Oaks Treatment Center(813) 295-7762

  8. #8 Faith & Hope LLc

    Based in Sun City Center

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 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 closed · Tue–Fri 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1647 Sun City Center Plaza #201, Sun City Center, FL 33573
    View profile for Faith & Hope LLc(813) 820-2909

  9. #9 Renewed Integrative Counseling

    Based in Riverview, 8 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.7★ from 92 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 92 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    11912 Balm Riverview Rd, Riverview, FL 33569
    View profile for Renewed Integrative Counseling(813) 444-7116

  10. #10 Elite DNA Behavioral Health Therapy & Psychiatry Clinic - Ruskin

    Based in Ruskin, 2 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.7★ from 43 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 43 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    926 Cypress Village Blvd B, Ruskin, FL 33573
    View profile for Elite DNA Behavioral Health Therapy & Psychiatry Clinic - Ruskin(813) 819-5271

  11. #11 Calm Waters Wellness, LLC

    Based in Apollo Beach, 6 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1312 Apollo Beach Blvd c, Apollo Beach, FL 33572
    View profile for Calm Waters Wellness, LLC(813) 922-5644

  12. #12 Embracing Life Wellness Center

    Based in Riverview, 12 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 12 AM–12 AM · Wed closed · Thu–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    6332 US-301, Riverview, FL 33578
    View profile for Embracing Life Wellness Center(813) 669-3249

  13. #13 The Way Coach for Kids

    Based in Apollo Beach, 4 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.9★ from 13 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    300 Frandorson Cir, Apollo Beach, FL 33572
    View profile for The Way Coach for Kids(813) 213-3105

  14. #14 Pivoting Minds Psychiatry

    Based in Riverview, 8 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 5.0★ from 171 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 171 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    11968 Balm Riverview Rd, Riverview, FL 33569
    View profile for Pivoting Minds Psychiatry(813) 819-3335

  16. #16 Wesley Counseling

    Based in Apollo Beach, 4 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    208 Apollo Beach Blvd, Apollo Beach, FL 33572
    View profile for Wesley Counseling(813) 439-7676

  17. #17 Life Balance and Beauty

    Based in Riverview, 10 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.7★ from 23 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    10013, 10021 Water Works Ln, Riverview, FL 33578
    View profile for Life Balance and Beauty(813) 677-1555

  18. #18 Revolutionary Change Counseling

    Based in Apollo Beach, 6 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.2★ from 42 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 42 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1307 Apollo Beach Blvd S Unit 101, Apollo Beach, FL 33572
    View profile for Revolutionary Change Counseling(813) 296-7911

  21. #21 Nicole Williams, LCSW

    Based in Citrus Park, 10 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    View profile for Nicole Williams, LCSW

  25. #25 Windsong Therapy, LLC

    Based in Riverview, 11 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 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
    11110 Riverview Dr, Riverview, FL 33578
    View profile for Windsong Therapy, LLC(863) 517-0599

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

therapists and counselors in Sun City Center, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26MinuteClinic at CVS623.8★ (89)12 mi
27SYNERGY HomeCare625.0★ (27)5 mi
28Dr. Lake & Associates623.8★ (17)13 mi
29Tampa Counseling & Psychotherapy615.0★ (24)13 mi
30New Life 360, Inc - Riverview605.0★ (8)10 mi
31Beatriz F Galvis Lmft603.0★ (6)12 mi
32MindHeartBody Comprehensive Care605.0★ (13)10 mi
33HomeWell Care Services605.0★ (4)4 mi
34Keystone Counseling, LLC604.9★ (33)15 mi
35Paul Weisemann Professional Christian Counseling605.0★ (3)13 mi
36Reclaim Life Therapy605.0★ (6)12 mi
37TrueCandor Behavioral Health604.7★ (91)12 mi
38Tampa Bay Clinical Counseling Group605.0★ (25)13 mi
39Refine Health605.0★ (81)12 mi
40Kranz and Associates, LLC605.0★ (21)10 mi
41Dr. Joel Laatsch603.7★ (3)13 mi
42Meaningful Therapy, LLC595.0★ (6)10 mi
43Brandon Counseling Inc.593.5★ (4)9 mi
44Journey Forward - Somatic Therapy Tampa594.9★ (33)15 mi
45Stacy Peasall595.0★ (7)10 mi
46Jenny Mannion, LMHC595.0★ (6)10 mi
47Neurodevelopmental Center for Children594.0★ (8)13 mi
48Prestige Health And Wellness - Psychiatry & Mental health595.0★ (107)14 mi
49Brightside ABA594.6★ (22)14 mi
50Anew Dream Therapy595.0★ (14)14 mi

Also serving Sun City Center

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 Sun City Center
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Amy L. Abdnour, LCSW Inc3.5★ (2)4 mi
BCOTB5.0★ (2)10 mi
Brightside ABAIn Sun City Center
Dr. Damon Dye5.0★ (2)12 mi
Dr. Steven Walker, Licensed PsychologistIn Sun City Center
Elizabeth A. Marsh, LMHC5.0★ (2)13 mi
Embracing Your Grief5.0★ (1)In Sun City Center
Este Logic PaIn Sun City Center
Estelita Long, Psy. D.3.5★ (6)In Sun City Center
Florida Sleep Disorder CenterIn Sun City Center
Johanna Kearley LCSW - Healing Tree LLC5.0★ (2)13 mi
Karen Allen, LMHCIn Sun City Center
Laura HullIn Sun City Center
Mental Resilience Counseling5.0★ (2)In Sun City Center
Michael Chesek, LMHC | Healing Pathways Counseling and EMDR5.0★ (2)13 mi
Renewed Mind Mental Health TherapyIn Sun City Center
revive the flameIn Sun City Center
Self Improvement Psychiatry5.0★ (2)10 mi
South Shore Counseling, LLC.5.0★ (2)4 mi
Wendy Burkhard, LCSWIn Sun City Center

How we ranked Sun City Center therapists and counselors

We scored 98 Sun City Center 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 Sun City Center 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 Sun City Center: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Sun City Center?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Sun City Center, FL is Advanced Psychiatric Health - Sun City Center with an RP Score of 73/100. It has 4.7★ from 179 Google reviews. AuraSynergy Mental Health (#2) and Lively Therapy (#3) follow. We ranked 98 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Sun City Center?

RankedPsychologists ranks 98 therapists and counselors serving Sun City Center, FL. 4 of them are based in Sun City Center; 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 Sun City Center work on weekends?

22 of 98 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 13 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are AuraSynergy Mental Health (#2), River Oaks Outpatient Treatment (#5) and River Oaks Treatment Center (#7). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Sun City Center therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 98 rated therapists and counselors in Sun City Center is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. River Oaks Treatment Center has the most, 779 reviews, and ranks #7. 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 Sun City Center count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Sun City Center 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 Sun City Center 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 Sun City Center

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 98 therapists and counselors serving Sun City Center.

More therapists and counselors and Sun City Center pages