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Best Therapists And Counselors in West Memphis, AR (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in West Memphis: WoodRidge Behavioral Center (Perimeter Behavioral of West Memphis), RP Score 75/100; 3.2★ from 91 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 10

    Most-reviewed: Church Health, 505 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 46 ranked; ranked #10.

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

46 West Memphis therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 12 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.0★ across 46 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in West Memphis 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 West Memphis at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1WoodRidge Behavioral Center (Perimeter Behavioral of West Memphis)753.2★ (91)West MemphisSat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Community Connect Behavioral Health724.5★ (17)West MemphisSat · Evenings—
3Unity Psychiatric Care714.6★ (100)Memphis, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Walker Counseling Services, LLC684.5★ (11)West Memphis——
5Arisa Health683.6★ (16)West Memphis——
6Life Strategies Counseling671.0★ (3)Marion, 4 mi away——
7Life Strategies of Arkansas674.7★ (3)West Memphis——
8Thriveworks Counseling & Therapy Memphis674.6★ (102)Memphis, 10 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Memphis Mental Health Institute652.8★ (54)Memphis, 9 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Church Health654.3★ (505)Memphis, 10 mi awaySatMost reviews

The 46 best therapists and counselors in West Memphis, 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 West Memphis

    #1 WoodRidge Behavioral Center (Perimeter Behavioral of West Memphis)

    Based in West Memphis

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.2★ from 91 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.2★ from 91 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    600 N 7th St, West Memphis, AR 72301
    View profile for WoodRidge Behavioral Center (Perimeter Behavioral of West Memphis)(870) 394-7100

  3. #3 Unity Psychiatric Care

    Based in Memphis, 8 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.6★ from 100 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 100 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1505 N 2nd St, Memphis, TN 38107
    View profile for Unity Psychiatric Care(901) 791-0600

  5. #5 Arisa Health

    Based in West Memphis

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 3.6★ from 16 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.6★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    905 N 7th St, West Memphis, AR 72301
    View profile for Arisa Health(870) 735-5118

  6. #6 Life Strategies Counseling

    Based in Marion, 4 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 1.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 1.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    4001 Commercial Center Dr Ste 2, Marion, AR 72364
    View profile for Life Strategies Counseling(870) 732-7920

  7. #7 Life Strategies of Arkansas

    Based in West Memphis

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    103 S Avalon St, West Memphis, AR 72301
    View profile for Life Strategies of Arkansas(870) 702-7657

  10. #10 Church Health

    Based in Memphis, 10 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.3★ from 505 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 505 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 7 AM–6 PM · Wed 7 AM–12 PM · Thu–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1350 Concourse Ave Ste 142, Memphis, TN 38104
    View profile for Church Health(901) 272-0003

  14. #14 Timothy Terry

    Based in Memphis, 10 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1331 Union Ave Ste 1250, Memphis, TN 38104
    View profile for Timothy Terry(901) 472-9867

  15. #15 Downtown Psychiatric Services

    Based in Memphis, 7 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.0★ from 43 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 43 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–4:30 PM · Wed–Thu closed · Fri 8:30 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    364 S Front St Ste 201, Memphis, TN 38103
    View profile for Downtown Psychiatric Services(901) 296-3000

  16. #16 Naturally Nurtured Birth Services LLC

    Based in Memphis, 15 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 126 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 126 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 9 AM–4:30 PM · Thu 9:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat 12 PM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3514 Winhoma Dr, Memphis, TN 38118
    View profile for Naturally Nurtured Birth Services LLC(901) 504-4364

  18. #18 Molly M. Akin, LMFT

    Based in Memphis, 11 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 3.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    832 Cooper St, Memphis, TN 38104
    View profile for Molly M. Akin, LMFT(901) 634-6571

  21. #21 The HART Center

    Based in Memphis, 10 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.8★ from 12 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9:30 AM–3 PM · Tue–Thu 9:30 AM–8:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    1384 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN 38104
    View profile for The HART Center(901) 726-4213

  23. #23 Kindred Place

    Based in Memphis, 11 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.4★ from 57 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 57 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2180 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38104
    View profile for Kindred Place(901) 276-2200

  24. #24 Synergy Treatment Center

    Based in Memphis, 13 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 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
    2305 Airport Interchange Ave, Memphis, TN 38132
    View profile for Synergy Treatment Center(844) 779-0820

  25. #25 Alliance Healthcare Services AHS

    Based in Memphis, 9 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.3★ from 17 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.3★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–4:30 PM · Wed 8 AM–5:30 PM · Thu 8 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1200 Peabody Ave, Memphis, TN 38104
    View profile for Alliance Healthcare Services AHS(901) 707-6861

All 46 therapists and counselors

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #46, in RP Score order; each links to its profile.

therapists and counselors in West Memphis, ranks 26 to 46
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Mark Weiss, Ph.D., Marriage And Family Therapist575.0★ (3)10 mi
27Behavioral Science Consulting573.3★ (36)10 mi
28Smart Medi Care Health Services Inc573.6★ (7)10 mi
29MERCI Memphis Counseling Center575.0★ (3)10 mi
30Stopping the Chase, Counseling and Consulting565.0★ (4)10 mi
31Alliance Healthcare Services564.1★ (21)12 mi
32The Work with Judith565.0★ (44)14 mi
33CMI Healthcare Services553.6★ (29)12 mi
34For The People Counseling Services555.0★ (7)13 mi
35Christian Psychological Center544.2★ (47)14 mi
36Alliance HealthCare Services - Whitney Ave Clinic (2150)543.1★ (27)12 mi
37Ferren Family Counseling542.6★ (5)11 mi
38CLR Mind Psychiatry545.0★ (6)12 mi
39Judicare534.8★ (5)9 mi
40The Mental Day PLLC535.0★ (12)15 mi
41The Justice Network of Mississippi, Inc.533.7★ (19)14 mi
42Mental Health Cooperative522.6★ (10)13 mi
43The Gambling Clinic523.7★ (3)14 mi
44Harwood Center523.7★ (6)15 mi
45Discovery ABA: At-Home ABA Therapy In Tennessee502.3★ (3)11 mi
46Clarvida413.7★ (3)12 mi

Also serving West Memphis

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 West Memphis
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
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Bloom Behavioral Health and Wellness5.0★ (1)In West Memphis
Carry On Therapy ABA Therapy Tennessee5.0★ (1)In West Memphis
Changes Behavioral HealthIn West Memphis
DASEP West Memphis5.0★ (1)In West Memphis
Dr. Donald McDonald5.0★ (7)In West Memphis
FM TherapyIn West Memphis
GLO Counseling LLCIn West Memphis
Love Covers Anger - Relationship CounselingIn West Memphis
Perimeter Behavioral of West MemphisIn West Memphis
Pumping Life Back Into the CommunityIn West Memphis
Quiet Harbor CounselingIn West Memphis
RBG Mental Health & WellnessIn West Memphis
Refining Touch Behavioral Health And RecoveryIn West Memphis
Resilience Therapy and ConsultingIn West Memphis
Roger Morgan, MD5.0★ (1)In West Memphis
Succeed Counseling and Transitional Program, LLCIn West Memphis
The Logan Centers Inc5.0★ (2)In West Memphis
Zenith Behavioral Health & WellnessIn West Memphis

How we ranked West Memphis therapists and counselors

We scored 46 West Memphis 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 West Memphis 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 West Memphis: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in West Memphis?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in West Memphis, AR is WoodRidge Behavioral Center (Perimeter Behavioral of West Memphis) with an RP Score of 75/100. It has 3.2★ from 91 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Community Connect Behavioral Health (#2) and Unity Psychiatric Care (#3) follow. We ranked 46 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in West Memphis?

RankedPsychologists ranks 46 therapists and counselors serving West Memphis, AR. 5 of them are based in West Memphis; 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 West Memphis work on weekends?

12 of 46 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are WoodRidge Behavioral Center (Perimeter Behavioral of West Memphis) (#1), Community Connect Behavioral Health (#2) and Unity Psychiatric Care (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do West Memphis therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 46 rated therapists and counselors in West Memphis is 4.0★, with a median of 12 reviews. Church Health has the most, 505 reviews, and ranks #10. 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 West Memphis count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the West Memphis 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 West Memphis 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 West Memphis

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 46 therapists and counselors serving West Memphis.

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