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Best Therapists And Counselors in The Villages, FL (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in The Villages: The Refuge A Healing Place, RP Score 77/100; 3.6★ from 254 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 25

    Most-reviewed: Harmony United Psychiatric Care - The Villages, 1,141 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 44 ranked; ranked #25.

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

44 The Villages therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 5 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 44 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in The Villages 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 The Villages at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1The Refuge A Healing Place773.6★ (254)The VillagesSat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Rooted Counseling Services765.0★ (8)The Villages——
3LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists The Villages734.7★ (398)The Villages——
4Lake Center of Hope722.0★ (4)Lady Lake, 1 mi away——
5Natural Relational Health Institute724.0★ (16)The VillagesSat · Evenings—
6Complete Care714.9★ (175)Lady Lake, 1 mi awayEvenings—
7Travis Mccord, Counselor714.8★ (25)The Villages——
8Wildwood Family Psychiatry, PLLC715.0★ (30)The Villages——
9Barbara Conrad, Counselor705.0★ (14)The Villages——
10Christine Rios, Counselor705.0★ (9)The Villages——

The 44 best therapists and counselors in The Villages, 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 The Villages

    #1 The Refuge A Healing Place

    Based in The Villages

    77/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.6★ from 254 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.6★ from 254 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    14835 SE 85th Street Rd, Ocklawaha, FL 32179
    View profile for The Refuge A Healing Place(352) 499-1966

  3. #3 LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists The Villages

    Based in The Villages

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.7★ from 398 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 398 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1400 US-441 #553, The Villages, FL 32159
    View profile for LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists The Villages(352) 706-7799

  4. #4 Lake Center of Hope

    Based in Lady Lake, 1 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    918 Rolling Acres Rd, Lady Lake, FL 32159
    View profile for Lake Center of Hope(352) 787-0081

  6. #6 Complete Care

    Based in Lady Lake, 1 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.9★ from 175 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 175 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–11 AM · Tue 12:30 PM–7 PM · Wed 8 AM–11 AM · Thu 12:30 PM–7 PM · Fri 7 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1501 US-27 Bldg 1000 Suite #1001, Lady Lake, FL 32159
    View profile for Complete Care(352) 484-0109

  7. #7 Travis Mccord, Counselor

    Based in The Villages

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1400 US-441 Suite 553, The Villages, FL 32159
    View profile for Travis Mccord, Counselor(352) 706-7799

  9. #9 Barbara Conrad, Counselor

    Based in The Villages

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1400 US-441 Suite 553, The Villages, FL 32159
    View profile for Barbara Conrad, Counselor(352) 706-7799

  10. #10 Christine Rios, Counselor

    Based in The Villages

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1400 US-441 Ste 553, The Villages, FL 32159
    View profile for Christine Rios, Counselor(833) 769-3524

  11. #11 Lenea Carnes, Counselor

    Based in The Villages

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 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
    1400 US-441 Ste 553, The Villages, FL 32159
    View profile for Lenea Carnes, Counselor(833) 769-3524

  12. #12 Serenity Hope Consulting Services Inc. Counseling Therapy

    Based in The Villages

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–5 PM · Tue–Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    13940 US-441 #210, The Villages, FL 32159
    View profile for Serenity Hope Consulting Services Inc. Counseling Therapy(352) 374-3222

  13. #13 Jocelyn Shelton, Counselor

    Based in The Villages

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1400 US-441 Ste 553, The Villages, FL 32159
    View profile for Jocelyn Shelton, Counselor(833) 769-3524

  15. #15 Divine Concepts Counseling Inc.

    Based in Bellview, 5 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.7★ from 60 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 60 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sat closed · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    15151 US-441 #100, Summerfield, FL 34491
    View profile for Divine Concepts Counseling Inc.(352) 391-2976

  17. #17 Village Counseling Center

    Based in Lady Lake, 8 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    526 S Main St, Wildwood, FL 34785
    View profile for Village Counseling Center(352) 350-5552

  18. #18 Quiet Water Counseling

    Based in Lady Lake, 4 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 9 AM–7 PM · Thu–Sun closed
    Address
    3000 Marion County Rd, Weirsdale, FL 32195
    View profile for Quiet Water Counseling(850) 228-2466

  19. #19 Gracepointe Church & Academy

    Based in Lady Lake, 8 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–2:30 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–2:30 PM · Sat closed · Sun 11 AM–12:30 PM
    Address
    6185 SE 140th St, Summerfield, FL 34491
    View profile for Gracepointe Church & Academy(352) 245-9444

  20. #20 Lifestream AIMs

    Based in Leesburg, 10 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    300 Webster St, Leesburg, FL 34748
    View profile for Lifestream AIMs(352) 360-6625

  22. #22 Amanda Gaskin, APRN

    Based in Leesburg, 9 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8:30 AM–5 PM · Thu closed · Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    733 N 3rd St, Leesburg, FL 34748
    View profile for Amanda Gaskin, APRN(352) 901-6582

  24. #24 Community Health Centers

    Based in Leesburg, 10 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.4★ from 415 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 415 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–6 PM · Tue 8 AM–7 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    225 N 1st St, Leesburg, FL 34748
    View profile for Community Health Centers(352) 314-7400

All 44 therapists and counselors

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #44, in RP Score order; each links to its profile.

therapists and counselors in The Villages, ranks 26 to 44
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Care For Pastors614.8★ (26)9 mi
27Minpath solutions inc605.0★ (5)8 mi
28People Helpers Counseling Center605.0★ (12)10 mi
29Valentine Anyiam, Psychiatrist594.9★ (87)In The Villages
30First Step Therapy594.0★ (26)10 mi
31Janet Walker, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner594.8★ (71)In The Villages
32Compassionate Presence Therapy, LLC585.0★ (4)11 mi
33Heart of Florida Health Center — Belleview583.9★ (111)11 mi
34Julie Davisson, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner575.0★ (18)In The Villages
35Lily Tencza, Psychiatrist574.7★ (29)In The Villages
36Lifespan Behavior Services, Llc574.6★ (9)12 mi
37LifeStream572.8★ (25)10 mi
38Langley Health Services - Ocala574.1★ (722)14 mi
39Coastal Mental Health Center562.9★ (29)11 mi
40Lake Center of H.O.P.E.551.6★ (14)11 mi
41Pediatric Behavioral Health Associates543.9★ (11)10 mi
42Village Mind and Body Institute524.4★ (32)5 mi
43Ultimate Health Spa505.0★ (27)9 mi
44Complete Care504.8★ (149)10 mi

Also serving The Villages

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 The Villages
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Angela Laws, CounselorIn The Villages
CenterWell Home Health4.6★ (48)In The Villages
Dr. Brad PalermoIn The Villages
Freedom CovenantIn The Villages
Healing Memories, LLCIn The Villages
Heart 2 Heart Holistic Counseling, LLCIn The Villages
Integrated Psych SolutionsIn The Villages
Kyle Beerman CounselingIn The Villages
Love TherapeuticsIn The Villages
LRK Therapy with Laura K. Roland-KellarIn The Villages
Manuel Alvarez, Psychologist5.0★ (2)In The Villages
MiaBelle ABA TherapyIn The Villages
MindPath Solutions Inc.5.0★ (2)In The Villages
MMurrell.com4.6★ (21)In The Villages
Sage Elevate The Villages Lake SumterIn The Villages
Sherri Moore, CounselorIn The Villages
Sumter County Mental HealthIn The Villages
Systems Family TherapyIn The Villages
The Recovery Village Umatilla Mental Health ServicesIn The Villages
Villages Counseling GroupIn The Villages

How we ranked The Villages therapists and counselors

We scored 44 The Villages 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 The Villages 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 The Villages: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in The Villages?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in The Villages, FL is The Refuge A Healing Place with an RP Score of 77/100. It has 3.6★ from 254 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Rooted Counseling Services (#2) and LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists The Villages (#3) follow. We ranked 44 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in The Villages?

RankedPsychologists ranks 44 therapists and counselors serving The Villages, FL. 17 of them are based in The Villages; 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 The Villages work on weekends?

5 of 44 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are The Refuge A Healing Place (#1), Natural Relational Health Institute (#5) and Village Counseling Center (#17). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do The Villages therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 44 rated therapists and counselors in The Villages is 4.8★, with a median of 23 reviews. Harmony United Psychiatric Care - The Villages has the most, 1,141 reviews, and ranks #25. 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 The Villages count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the The Villages 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 The Villages 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 The Villages

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 44 therapists and counselors serving The Villages.

More therapists and counselors and The Villages pages