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Best Clinical Social Workers in East Lake-Orient Park, FL (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in East Lake-Orient Park: Armstrong Lisa K, RP Score 76/100; 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.

  2. 15

    Most-reviewed: Harper Therapy : Yolanda Harper, LCSW, LLC, 47 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 78 ranked; ranked #15.

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78 East Lake-Orient Park clinical social workers are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 16 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 78 rated practices.

Top 10 clinical social workers in East Lake-Orient Park 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 East Lake-Orient Park at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Armstrong Lisa K765.0★ (7)Tampa, 2 mi away—Overall
2Dearly Loved Counseling705.0★ (10)Tampa, 10 mi awaySat · Evenings—
3Joni C Stewart & Associates Inc683.9★ (27)Tampa, 5 mi away——
4Resolution Today Associates674.4★ (18)St. Petersburg, 27 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Robert E. Greene, LCSW664.2★ (5)St. Petersburg, 22 mi away——
6Keesha M. Sullivan, LCSW645.0★ (5)Tampa, 9 mi away——
7Landwirth Lisa Lcsw644.1★ (9)Tampa, 9 mi away——
8Nicole Williams, LCSW635.0★ (3)Citrus Park, 10 mi away——
9Canals Willete Yvette Lcsw634.6★ (9)Tampa, 12 mi away——
10April D. Mohnshine, LCSW635.0★ (3)Tampa, 10 mi away——

The 78 best clinical social workers in East Lake-Orient Park, 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 East Lake-Orient Park

    Based in Tampa, 2 mi away

    76/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Social worker”, 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    7402 N 56th St #200, Tampa, FL 33617
  2. Based in Tampa, 10 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Social worker”, 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 7 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    14502 N Dale Mabry Hwy Suite 200, Tampa, FL 33618
  3. Based in St. Petersburg, 27 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Social worker”, 4.4★ from 18 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–8 PM
    Address
    1700 Park St N #109, St. Petersburg, FL 33710
  4. Based in St. Petersburg, 22 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Social worker”, 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    695 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
  5. Based in Tampa, 9 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews
    Address
    3750 Gunn Hwy Ste 302, Tampa, FL 33618
  6. Based in Citrus Park, 10 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
  7. Based in Tampa, 12 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
    Address
    Parking lot, 6601 Memorial Hwy #200, Tampa, FL 33615
  8. Based in Tampa, 10 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    17407 Bridge Hill Ct, Tampa, FL 33647
  9. Based in St. Petersburg, 22 mi away

    62/100RP Score

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

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

    • 3.9★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    535 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
  10. Based in Tampa, 12 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 3.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    16554 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618
  11. Based in Tampa, 14 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    8341 Gunn Hwy, Tampa, FL 33626
  12. Based in Tampa, 3 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, 3 mi from East Lake-Orient Park.

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

    • 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 11 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    410 Ware Blvd #408, Tampa, FL 33619
  13. 60/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–5 PM · Tue–Thu 10 AM–6 PM · Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3502 Henderson Blvd Suite 223, Tampa, FL 33609
  14. Based in Tampa, 8 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    205 S MacDill Ave Ste B, Tampa, FL 33609
  15. Based in Tampa, 12 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    10335 Cross Creek Blvd #15, Tampa, FL 33647
  16. Based in Clearwater, 22 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    2725 Park Dr, Clearwater, FL 33763
  17. Based in Tampa, 8 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue 9 AM–7 PM · Wed 9 AM–7:30 PM · Thu 10 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3333 W Kennedy Blvd Ste 103, Tampa, FL 33609
  18. Based in Tampa, 10 mi away

    58/100RP Score

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

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    12960 Dale Mabry Hwy Bar, Tampa, FL 33618
  19. Based in Clearwater, 21 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 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
    3001 Eastland Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33761
  20. Based in Clearwater, 22 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2430 Estancia Blvd Ste 106, Clearwater, FL 33761

Clinical social workers 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 78 ranked clinical social workers here; the rest are on their profiles.

clinical social workers in East Lake-Orient Park, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Kinsler Psychology583.3★ (7)7 mi
27Amy Grimaldi, LCSW, PA585.0★ (10)16 mi
28Collaborative Therapeutic Services575.0★ (4)14 mi
29Melinda Papas, LCSW575.0★ (10)12 mi
30Jodi L. Kneer, LCSW574.0★ (7)23 mi
31Seasons Psychotherapy Associates574.4★ (7)9 mi
32Rise In Love Counseling / Megan Szczepanik, LCSW (formerly Suncoast Imago)564.4★ (7)24 mi
33Brandon Mental Health563.3★ (36)8 mi
34Center for Wellness & Clinical Development, LLC565.0★ (23)21 mi
35The Counseling & Wellness Boutique LLC565.0★ (8)4 mi
36Start Fresh Counseling Center554.7★ (13)6 mi
37Andrew Carini, LCSW554.9★ (28)25 mi
38Dina Meitner, LCSW555.0★ (14)28 mi
39Jessica A. Deeb, LCSW555.0★ (6)25 mi
40Calm Waters Wellness, LLC555.0★ (36)14 mi
41Gloria Lea Monasmith, LCSW553.3★ (4)26 mi
42Bloom Counseling and Therapeutic Services555.0★ (8)13 mi
43Ashley Brown, Counselor555.0★ (5)6 mi
44Monique Chadwick, Counselor555.0★ (5)6 mi
45Stahr Mary Ellen LCSW545.0★ (3)39 mi
46Optimal Moments, LLC544.0★ (8)8 mi
47MELISSA FARRELL, LCSW543.0★ (4)27 mi
48The Health Coach LLC543.7★ (3)39 mi
49Laura Gooding, LCSW Therapist545.0★ (8)23 mi
50Calming Transformations Counseling535.0★ (6)9 mi

Also serving East Lake-Orient Park

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 East Lake-Orient Park
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Amy L. Abdnour, LCSW Inc3.5★ (2)15 mi
Ashley Rideout, LCSW5.0★ (2)24 mi
Christopher J. Long, LCSW5.0★ (2)10 mi
Coastal Home Care Inc3.0★ (2)23 mi
Crutchfield Counseling3.0★ (2)23 mi
Danielle Mercuri, LCSW3.0★ (2)5 mi
Delene Iacono LCSW5.0★ (2)10 mi
Denise Palter, LCSW5.0★ (2)6 mi
Johanna Kearley LCSW - Healing Tree LLC5.0★ (2)9 mi
Kelly A. Williams, LCSW5.0★ (2)13 mi
Lois A Miller, LCSW, PA5.0★ (2)6 mi
Maggie Flynn, Counselor5.0★ (2)23 mi
Maranatha Nelson, Counselor4.5★ (2)6 mi
Mary Ellen M. Baker-Gayne, LCSW3.0★ (2)22 mi
Morel Mary E5.0★ (2)25 mi
Poff Michael J5.0★ (2)9 mi
Practical Sage, Clinical Social Work Services5.0★ (2)19 mi
Searching for Hope, LLC5.0★ (2)11 mi
Sustainable Family Services, LLC5.0★ (2)19 mi
Zandria Washington, LCSWIn East Lake-Orient Park

How we ranked East Lake-Orient Park clinical social workers

We scored 78 East Lake-Orient Park 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 East Lake-Orient Park 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 East Lake-Orient Park: frequently asked questions

Who is the best clinical social worker in East Lake-Orient Park?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked clinical social worker in East Lake-Orient Park, FL is Armstrong Lisa K with an RP Score of 76/100. It has 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews. Dearly Loved Counseling (#2) and Joni C Stewart & Associates Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 78 clinical social workers on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many clinical social workers are there in East Lake-Orient Park?

RankedPsychologists ranks 78 clinical social workers serving East Lake-Orient Park, FL. 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 East Lake-Orient Park work on weekends?

16 of 78 ranked clinical social workers post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Dearly Loved Counseling (#2), Resolution Today Associates (#4) and That's Crazy Mental Health (#16). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do East Lake-Orient Park clinical social workers have?

The median Google rating among 78 rated clinical social workers in East Lake-Orient Park is 5.0★, with a median of 7 reviews. Harper Therapy : Yolanda Harper, LCSW, LLC has the most, 47 reviews, and ranks #15. 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 East Lake-Orient Park count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the East Lake-Orient Park 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 East Lake-Orient Park 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 East Lake-Orient Park

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 78 clinical social workers serving East Lake-Orient Park.

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