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Best Clinical Social Workers in Battle Creek, MI (2026)

25 clinical social workers ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Battle Creek: Kalamazoo Counseling - Andrew Tomacari, LMSW, CAADC, BCD, RP Score 61/100; 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5 PM.

  2. 8

    Most-reviewed: Kalamazoo Child and Family Counseling, 34 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 25 ranked; ranked #8.

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

25 Battle Creek clinical social workers are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 5 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.0★ across 25 rated practices.

Top 10 clinical social workers in Battle Creek 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 clinical social workers in Battle Creek at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Kalamazoo Counseling - Andrew Tomacari, LMSW, CAADC, BCD614.0★ (4)Kalamazoo, 22 mi awaySat · EveningsOverall
2Brenee D. Moore-Evans, LMSW612.6★ (5)Coldwater, 28 mi away——
3Comforts of Home Counseling & Care Management LLC584.1★ (31)Battle CreekEvenings—
4Inner Peace Counseling, PLC574.0★ (4)Kalamazoo, 26 mi awayEvenings—
5Strong Therapy And Community Support513.4★ (7)Kalamazoo, 23 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Partners in Behavioral Wellness, LLP513.7★ (3)Portage, 23 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Lesa Brenner Therapy503.8★ (10)Portage, 21 mi away——
8Kalamazoo Child and Family Counseling494.3★ (34)Kalamazoo, 22 mi away—Most reviews
9Holaday Kate495.0★ (3)Kalamazoo, 21 mi away——
10Center for Counseling and Psychotherapy, PLLC - Kalamazoo/Portage Office494.3★ (4)Portage, 23 mi awaySat · Evenings—

The 25 best clinical social workers in Battle Creek, 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 Battle Creek

    #1 Kalamazoo Counseling - Andrew Tomacari, LMSW, CAADC, BCD

    Based in Kalamazoo, 22 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Social worker”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5 PM–9 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1011 W Maple St #300, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
    View profile for Kalamazoo Counseling - Andrew Tomacari, LMSW, CAADC, BCD(269) 359-0897

  4. #4 Inner Peace Counseling, PLC

    Based in Kalamazoo, 26 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Social worker”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 7 AM–5 PM · Tue 9:30 AM–6 PM · Wed 10 AM–7 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4155 S 9th St Ste d, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
    View profile for Inner Peace Counseling, PLC(269) 254-1211

  7. #7 Lesa Brenner Therapy

    Based in Portage, 21 mi away

    50/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews
    Address
    268 E Kilgore Rd B, Portage, MI 49002
    View profile for Lesa Brenner Therapy(269) 216-3337

  9. #9 Holaday Kate

    Based in Kalamazoo, 21 mi away

    49/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    309 W Walnut St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
    View profile for Holaday Kate(269) 271-2415

  10. #10 Center for Counseling and Psychotherapy, PLLC - Kalamazoo/Portage Office

    Based in Portage, 23 mi away

    49/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    721 W Centre Ave, Portage, MI 49024
    View profile for Center for Counseling and Psychotherapy, PLLC - Kalamazoo/Portage Office(269) 779-7577

  12. #12 FREEDOM COUNSELING LLC

    Based in Kalamazoo, 21 mi away

    48/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.6★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

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

    • 3.6★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    471 W South St Ste 41b, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
    View profile for FREEDOM COUNSELING LLC(269) 400-8257

  13. #13 Restorative Therapy and Counseling Services

    Based in Portage, 21 mi away

    48/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.1★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family counselor”.

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

    • 4.1★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue–Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    246 E Kilgore Rd, Portage, MI 49002
    View profile for Restorative Therapy and Counseling Services(269) 249-7179

  16. #16 Chosen, PLLC

    Based in Kalamazoo, 22 mi away

    47/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1803 Whites Rd #4, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
    View profile for Chosen, PLLC(866) 232-5389

  17. #17 Karen Joy, Counselor

    Based in Portage, 22 mi away

    47/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    650 Trade Centre Way Ste 140, Portage, MI 49002
    View profile for Karen Joy, Counselor(269) 492-6636

  19. #19 Ashley Carter Youngblood, Therapist

    Based in Kalamazoo, 26 mi away

    46/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 7:30 AM–6 PM · Tue 10:30 AM–6:30 PM · Wed 11 AM–7 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4155 S 9th St Ste d, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
    View profile for Ashley Carter Youngblood, Therapist(269) 254-1211

  21. #21 Patricia J. LaFave, Ph.D and Associates, P.C.

    Based in Jackson, 38 mi away

    46/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.2★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 4.2★ from 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3101 Spring Arbor Rd Ste 100, Jackson, MI 49203
    View profile for Patricia J. LaFave, Ph.D and Associates, P.C.(517) 782-2442

  22. #22 Adult & Family Counseling - Couples Counseling | Marriage Counseling

    Based in Portage, 22 mi away

    45/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8928 Portage Rd, Portage, MI 49002
    View profile for Adult & Family Counseling - Couples Counseling | Marriage Counseling(269) 205-3698

  23. #23 Health Psychology, P.C./ADD Institute

    Based in Kalamazoo, 25 mi away

    45/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 1 PM–7 PM · Tue–Wed 11 AM–7 PM · Thu 12 PM–7 PM · Fri 1 PM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5464 Holiday Terrace, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
    View profile for Health Psychology, P.C./ADD Institute(269) 375-0624

Also serving Battle Creek

20 more clinical social workers within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked clinical social workers serving Battle Creek
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Aaron Wilson3.0★ (1)25 mi
Alexander Sullivan, MPH, LLMSW25 mi
Andrea M. Bishop, LMSW21 mi
Connected Counseling, LLC23 mi
Daniel Renstrom Office3.0★ (2)21 mi
Inner Garden Counseling, PLLC23 mi
Kalamazoo Clinical Associates21 mi
Kitzman Janine D23 mi
Livingston Charles Ma21 mi
Melanie Brady Counseling and Wellness19 mi
Nicole Erickson, Counselor5.0★ (1)22 mi
Park Place Counseling Associates3.0★ (2)21 mi
Phyllis Senesi23 mi
Rise Counseling Group & Holistic Wellness Center24 mi
Samantha L. Wheeler, CSW27 mi
Sheryl L. Anderson, LMSW20 mi
Taylor Linn, Counselor5.0★ (1)22 mi
Theisen KarenIn Battle Creek
Tiffany Malory, Counselor22 mi
Waves Of Change, Llc2.5★ (2)39 mi

How we ranked Battle Creek clinical social workers

We scored 25 Battle Creek clinical social workers 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 Battle Creek 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 clinical social worker

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure clinical social work is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. Check the license with the state social work board or provincial 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 clinical social worker

  • Are you accepting new clients, and how soon could I start?
  • Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
  • How much of your work is clinical social work?
  • 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.

Clinical social workers in Battle Creek: frequently asked questions

Who is the best clinical social worker in Battle Creek?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked clinical social worker in Battle Creek, MI is Kalamazoo Counseling - Andrew Tomacari, LMSW, CAADC, BCD with an RP Score of 61/100. It has 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 5 PM. Brenee D. Moore-Evans, LMSW (#2) and Comforts of Home Counseling & Care Management LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 25 clinical social workers on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many clinical social workers are there in Battle Creek?

RankedPsychologists ranks 25 clinical social workers serving Battle Creek, MI. 1 of them is based in Battle Creek; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 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 clinical social workers in Battle Creek work on weekends?

5 of 25 ranked clinical social workers post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Kalamazoo Counseling - Andrew Tomacari, LMSW, CAADC, BCD (#1), Strong Therapy And Community Support (#5) and Partners in Behavioral Wellness, LLP (#6). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Battle Creek clinical social workers have?

The median Google rating among 25 rated clinical social workers in Battle Creek is 4.0★, with a median of 7 reviews. Kalamazoo Child and Family Counseling has the most, 34 reviews, and ranks #8. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank clinical social workers?

Each clinical social worker 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 clinical social workers outside Battle Creek count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Battle Creek city center, our service radius for clinical social workers. 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 clinical social workers 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 clinical social workers in Battle Creek ranked?

Each practice gets an RP Score from 0 to 100 from 8 published factors, including its Google rating, how clearly it focuses on clinical social work and how close it is. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank. The score does not measure treatment outcomes.

Can a social worker provide therapy?

Yes, when licensed for it. In the US a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW, or LICSW in some states) holds a master’s degree in social work, has completed supervised clinical practice and passed a licensing exam. In Canada, registered social workers are regulated by provincial colleges. They provide talk therapy for many of the same concerns as counselors and psychologists.

Can I see a clinical social worker 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 Battle Creek

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 25 clinical social workers serving Battle Creek.

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