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Best Therapists And Counselors in Wright, FL (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Wright: Gulf Coast Treatment Center, RP Score 76/100; 3.0★ from 16 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 47

    Most-reviewed: Twelve Oaks Recovery Center, 252 Google reviews at 3.7★, the most of 57 ranked; ranked #47.

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

57 Wright therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 10 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 57 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Wright 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 Wright at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Gulf Coast Treatment Center763.0★ (16)Fort Walton Beach, 1 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2The Healing Impact743.9★ (11)Wright——
3New Heights Counseling & Consulting, LLC724.9★ (146)Fort Walton Beach, 2 mi awayEvenings—
4Okaloosa Outpatient Center713.8★ (13)Fort Walton Beach, 2 mi away——
5Living Resilient Counseling705.0★ (3)Fort Walton Beach, 1 mi awaySat · Evenings—
6Still I Rise Counseling695.0★ (3)Fort Walton Beach, 1 mi awaySat—
7CAN Community Health - Ft. Walton Beach694.8★ (21)Fort Walton Beach, 1 mi away——
8Regina A. Bright, MS, LMHC, BCST684.5★ (8)Fort Walton Beach, 3 mi awaySat · Evenings—
9Pattison Professional Counseling and Mediation Center683.8★ (76)Fort Walton Beach, 4 mi awaySat—
10Lakeview Center of Shalimar684.1★ (41)Fort Walton Beach, 4 mi awaySat—

The 57 best therapists and counselors in Wright, 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 Wright

    Based in Fort Walton Beach, 1 mi away

    76/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 3.0★ from 16 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.0★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1015 Marwalt Dr, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
  2. Based in Wright

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 3.9★ from 11 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.9★ from 11 Google reviews
    Address
    4 9th Ave Ste F, Shalimar, FL 32579
  3. Based in Fort Walton Beach, 2 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.9★ from 146 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 146 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1992 Lewis Turner Blvd Ste 1057, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
  4. Based in Fort Walton Beach, 2 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 3.8★ from 13 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.8★ from 13 Google reviews
    Address
    2004 Lewis Turner Blvd, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
  5. Based in Fort Walton Beach, 1 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 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 8 AM–7 PM · Fri closed · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    907 Marwalt Dr, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
  6. Based in Fort Walton Beach, 1 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “EMDR psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    907 Marwalt Dr Ste 2021, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
  7. Based in Fort Walton Beach, 1 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–12:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1825 Hurlburt Rd Ste 14, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
  8. Based in Fort Walton Beach, 3 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7:30 PM · Sat 10 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    151 Mary Esther Blvd #310 A, Mary Esther, FL 32569
  9. Based in Fort Walton Beach, 4 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.8★ from 76 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.8★ from 76 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat 7 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    7 Vine Ave NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
  10. Based in Fort Walton Beach, 4 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.1★ from 41 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 41 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 6 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 6 AM–5 PM · Sat 6 AM–8 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    1 11th Ave Bldg. C-1, Shalimar, FL 32579
  11. Based in Fort Walton Beach, 1 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    907 Marwalt Dr Ste 2021, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
  12. Based in Fort Walton Beach, 1 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    907 Marwalt Dr #2022, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
  13. Based in Fort Walton Beach, 1 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–4 PM · Tue–Wed 8 AM–3 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    1025 Beal Pkwy NW Unit B1, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
  14. Based in Fort Walton Beach, 1 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 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–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    922 Marwalt Dr Ste 200, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
  15. Based in Fort Walton Beach, 1 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 3.8★ from 16 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.8★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–4:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    907 Marwalt Dr #2013, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
  16. Based in Fort Walton Beach, 2 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 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 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1981 Lewis Turner Blvd, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
  17. 66/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–12 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    124 E Miracle Strip Pkwy Ste 202, Mary Esther, FL 32569
  18. Based in Fort Walton Beach, 3 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 1 PM–8 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    151 Mary Esther Blvd Ste 503, Mary Esther, FL 32569
  19. Based in Fort Walton Beach, 1 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9:30 AM–6 PM · Wed closed · Thu 9:30 AM–12:30 PM · Fri 9:30 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    907 Marwalt Dr Ste 2021, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
  20. Based in Fort Walton Beach, 4 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.9★ from 162 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.9★ from 162 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    137 Hospital Dr NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
  21. Based in Fort Walton Beach, 2 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1992 Lewis Turner Blvd Ste 1132, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
  22. Based in Fort Walton Beach, 2 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–4 PM · Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1992 Lewis Turner Blvd Suite 1126, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

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

therapists and counselors in Wright, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26BTEC Behavioral Therapy (Ft Walton Area)644.2★ (5)3 mi
27High Tide Behavioral Health644.5★ (8)4 mi
28Jan M. Collier, LMHC635.0★ (5)9 mi
29Clarity Counseling & Wellness, LLC635.0★ (3)4 mi
30Family & Child Development633.1★ (7)3 mi
31Waterfront Counseling and Wellness614.1★ (9)12 mi
32Dr. Sarah Baxley614.9★ (81)10 mi
33Advanced Behavioral Health Analysis603.8★ (4)4 mi
34True Joy Counseling & Psychiatric Care594.4★ (62)11 mi
35GHP Counseling Services and PULSE Center585.0★ (8)9 mi
36Headstrong Behavioral Health585.0★ (20)11 mi
37WELL Counseling Center574.8★ (4)10 mi
38Bluewater Behavorial Health553.7★ (50)13 mi
39Charis Counseling554.0★ (4)12 mi
40Doctors Direct of Destin, LLC545.0★ (4)15 mi
41Lunday Counseling Center544.4★ (7)13 mi
42Freeman Clinical Counseling Center-Tonya K Freeman LMHC534.2★ (5)14 mi
43The Bindu Institute534.4★ (8)14 mi
44Sour Lemons Counseling535.0★ (4)14 mi
45Bluewater Behavioral Services533.7★ (3)14 mi
46Be Well Solutions534.6★ (9)14 mi
47Twelve Oaks Recovery Center533.7★ (252)12 mi
48Carpenter House | Kathlyn C. White533.7★ (6)14 mi
49Cornerstone Counseling Group, LLC523.9★ (15)14 mi
50AIM Behavioral Health Therapy and Consulting LLC.523.6★ (17)15 mi

Also serving Wright

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 Wright
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
ABA Behavioral Health3.0★ (2)2 mi
ABA Behavioral Health5.0★ (1)3 mi
Brett Rash, LCSWIn Wright
Building Blocks ABA TherapyIn Wright
Continuum integrative counselingIn Wright
CW Holistic Counseling5.0★ (1)1 mi
Destin Counseling and Consulting, LLC3.0★ (2)10 mi
Dr Bia Lima Counseling3.0★ (2)12 mi
Dragonfly Counseling & Consulting, LLC3.5★ (2)4 mi
EC Therapy5.0★ (1)2 mi
Emerald Coast Counseling & AssociatesIn Wright
Family Forward ABA5.0★ (2)10 mi
Hope Counseling Services5.0★ (1)1 mi
Jordin Early5.0★ (2)14 mi
KML Counseling5.0★ (1)1 mi
Lifestyle Counseling5.0★ (2)3 mi
Living Resilient Counseling, LLC.5.0★ (1)1 mi
Omnia Trauma Healing Institute Satellite Office5.0★ (2)11 mi
Patricia Walsh LCSW NPI3.5★ (2)9 mi
Sapientia Wellness Services5.0★ (1)1 mi

How we ranked Wright therapists and counselors

We scored 57 Wright 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 Wright 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 Wright: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Wright?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Wright, FL is Gulf Coast Treatment Center with an RP Score of 76/100. It has 3.0★ from 16 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. The Healing Impact (#2) and New Heights Counseling & Consulting, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 57 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Wright?

RankedPsychologists ranks 57 therapists and counselors serving Wright, FL. 2 of them are based in Wright; 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 Wright work on weekends?

10 of 57 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Gulf Coast Treatment Center (#1), Living Resilient Counseling (#5) and Still I Rise Counseling (#6). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Wright therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 57 rated therapists and counselors in Wright is 4.3★, with a median of 9 reviews. Twelve Oaks Recovery Center has the most, 252 reviews, and ranks #47. 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 Wright count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Wright 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 Wright 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 Wright

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 57 therapists and counselors serving Wright.