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Best Clinical Social Workers in East Lansing, MI (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in East Lansing: Kathy Chebli - New Beginning Therapy Services, LLC, RP Score 73/100; 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.

  2. 4

    Most-reviewed: Therapy Today Counseling and Consulting, 129 Google reviews at 4.2★, the most of 26 ranked; ranked #4.

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

26 East Lansing clinical social workers are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 6 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 26 rated practices.

Top 10 clinical social workers in East Lansing 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 Lansing at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Kathy Chebli - New Beginning Therapy Services, LLC735.0★ (6)Lansing, 6 mi away—Overall
2Beuerle Martha A715.0★ (4)Lansing, 8 mi away——
3Highfields, Inc. Lansing Office694.9★ (18)Lansing, 5 mi away——
4Therapy Today Counseling and Consulting594.2★ (129)East LansingEveningsMost reviews
5Comprehensive Psychological Services PC584.4★ (33)East Lansing——
6Patricia Essenmacher574.0★ (3)Fenton, 40 mi away——
7Emily Zimmer, Counselor565.0★ (5)East Lansing——
8The Wellness Institute of Michigan564.2★ (37)Okemos, 5 mi away——
9Contigo Counseling Services553.7★ (3)East LansingEvenings—
10Melissa Lininger, Counselor555.0★ (7)Lansing, 4 mi away——

The 26 best clinical social workers in East Lansing, 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.

  2. #2 Beuerle Martha A

    Based in Lansing, 8 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Social worker”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    6206 W Saginaw Hwy, Lansing, MI 48917
    View profile for Beuerle Martha A(517) 285-3031

  6. #6 Patricia Essenmacher

    Based in Fenton, 40 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Social worker”, 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    1122 N Leroy St Ste a, Fenton, MI 484302789
    View profile for Patricia Essenmacher(810) 347-2289

  7. #7 Emily Zimmer, Counselor

    Based in East Lansing

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, based in East Lansing.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1400 Abbot Rd Ste 400, East Lansing, MI 48823
    View profile for Emily Zimmer, Counselor(517) 744-7388

  10. #10 Melissa Lininger, Counselor

    Based in Lansing, 4 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, 4 mi from East Lansing.

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

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–4 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3475 Belle Chase Way, Lansing, MI 48911
    View profile for Melissa Lininger, Counselor(517) 744-7389

  12. #12 Deborah Mears, Counselor

    Based in Lansing, 4 mi away

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, 4 mi from East Lansing.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–4 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4136 Legacy Pkwy, Lansing, MI 48911
    View profile for Deborah Mears, Counselor(734) 759-0000

  13. #13 Jean Richman, Counselor

    Based in Lansing, 4 mi away

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, 4 mi from East Lansing.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–4 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3475 Belle Chase Way #0, Lansing, MI 48911
    View profile for Jean Richman, Counselor(517) 744-7389

  14. #14 BeeLoved Counseling

    Based in Lansing, 8 mi away

    53/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5126 W Grand River Ave B, Lansing, MI 48906
    View profile for BeeLoved Counseling(517) 258-0012

  16. #16 Patricia J. LaFave, Ph.D and Associates, P.C.

    Based in Jackson, 35 mi away

    46/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 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

  18. #18 Kristin Blevins, Counselor

    Based in Fenton, 39 mi away

    44/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1100 Torrey Rd Ste 100, Fenton, MI 48430
    View profile for Kristin Blevins, Counselor(810) 957-5998

  19. #19 Rooted In Love, LLC

    Based in Flint, 39 mi away

    44/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Medical clinic”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–8 PM · Tue–Wed 8 AM–8 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2029 Elms Rd Bldg A, Swartz Creek, MI 48473
    View profile for Rooted In Love, LLC(810) 285-8429

  20. #20 Laura Enos, Counselor

    Based in Fenton, 39 mi away

    44/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1100 Torrey Rd Ste 100, Fenton, MI 48430
    View profile for Laura Enos, Counselor(810) 957-5998

  21. #21 Shelly Wiggins, Counselor

    Based in Fenton, 39 mi away

    44/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 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 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1100 Torrey Rd Ste 100, Fenton, MI 48430
    View profile for Shelly Wiggins, Counselor(517) 882-3732

  22. #22 Elizabeth Phillips, Counselor

    Based in Fenton, 39 mi away

    44/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1100 Torrey Rd Ste 100, Fenton, MI 48430
    View profile for Elizabeth Phillips, Counselor(810) 957-5998

  23. #23 Nicholas Weiss, Counselor

    Based in Fenton, 39 mi away

    43/100RP 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–Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1100 Torrey Rd Ste 100, Fenton, MI 48430
    View profile for Nicholas Weiss, Counselor(810) 957-5998

  25. #25 Fenton Wellness

    Based in Fenton, 40 mi away

    40/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.6★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 3.6★ from 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    127 N River St, Fenton, MI 48430
    View profile for Fenton Wellness(810) 309-9355

All 26 clinical social workers

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

clinical social workers in East Lansing, ranks 26 to 26
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Sandra Brooks, Counselor404.7★ (3)39 mi

Also serving East Lansing

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 Lansing
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Ms. Amanda Dubey-ZerkaIn East Lansing
Nicole MoodyIn East Lansing
ReLeaf Psychological LLC5.0★ (1)In East Lansing
Sarah TaylorIn East Lansing
The Wellness Institute of MichiganIn East Lansing
Timothy J. Wulff Sr, LMSWIn East Lansing
Waves Of Change, Llc2.5★ (2)36 mi

How we ranked East Lansing clinical social workers

We scored 26 East Lansing 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 Lansing 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 Lansing: frequently asked questions

Who is the best clinical social worker in East Lansing?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked clinical social worker in East Lansing, MI is Kathy Chebli - New Beginning Therapy Services, LLC with an RP Score of 73/100. It has 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews. Beuerle Martha A (#2) and Highfields, Inc. Lansing Office (#3) follow. We ranked 26 clinical social workers on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many clinical social workers are there in East Lansing?

RankedPsychologists ranks 26 clinical social workers serving East Lansing, MI. 4 of them are based in East Lansing; 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 East Lansing work on weekends?

6 of 26 ranked clinical social workers post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Patricia J. LaFave, Ph.D and Associates, P.C. (#16), Kristin Blevins, Counselor (#18) and Laura Enos, Counselor (#20). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do East Lansing clinical social workers have?

The median Google rating among 26 rated clinical social workers in East Lansing is 5.0★, with a median of 7 reviews. Therapy Today Counseling and Consulting has the most, 129 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Lansing count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the East Lansing 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 Lansing 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 Lansing

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 26 clinical social workers serving East Lansing.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

More clinical social workers and East Lansing pages