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Best Clinical Social Workers in Muskegon, MI (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Muskegon: Harbourfront Counseling - Cynthia J Crawford, RP Score 72/100; 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews.

  2. 9

    Most-reviewed: Resilience Therapy & EMDR Empowerment Center, 100 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 39 ranked; ranked #9.

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

39 Muskegon clinical social workers are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 11 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 39 rated practices.

Top 10 clinical social workers in Muskegon 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 Muskegon at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Harbourfront Counseling - Cynthia J Crawford725.0★ (14)Grand Haven, 12 mi away—Overall
2Well-Bean605.0★ (10)Grand Rapids, 36 mi away——
3Scott Steenwyk Counseling Services605.0★ (10)Holland, 32 mi awaySat · Evenings—
4Stacey Williamson Nichols594.0★ (4)Grand Rapids, 36 mi away——
5Unity Counseling, LLC - Muskegon593.4★ (5)MuskegonSat · Evenings—
6West Michigan Psychological Services564.0★ (8)Muskegon——
7Sarah Feaster, LMSW564.3★ (6)Holland, 32 mi away——
8Parmelee & Associates Psychological Consulting553.9★ (7)Grand Haven, 12 mi away——
9Resilience Therapy & EMDR Empowerment Center555.0★ (100)Grand Rapids, 39 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
10West Michigan Psychological Services502.9★ (7)Grand Haven, 13 mi away——

The 39 best clinical social workers in Muskegon, 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 Well-Bean

    Based in Grand Rapids, 36 mi away

    60/100RP 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 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Address
    1324 Lake Dr SE #4, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
    View profile for Well-Bean(989) 488-7449

  4. #4 Stacey Williamson Nichols

    Based in Grand Rapids, 36 mi away

    59/100RP 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 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    4829 E Beltline Ave NE #303, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
    View profile for Stacey Williamson Nichols(616) 426-2328

  7. #7 Sarah Feaster, LMSW

    Based in Holland, 32 mi away

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Social worker”, 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 8:30 AM–6 PM · Wed 9 AM–12 PM · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    720 E 8th St Ste 3, Holland, MI 49423
    View profile for Sarah Feaster, LMSW(616) 537-2772

  11. #11 GR Therapy Collective

    Based in Grand Rapids, 38 mi away

    50/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 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–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    330 E Beltline Ave NE Ste 300, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
    View profile for GR Therapy Collective(616) 730-3199

  12. #12 Gill Susan L

    Based in Walker, 28 mi away

    47/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    4175 3 Mile Rd NW, Walker, MI 49534
    View profile for Gill Susan L(616) 453-6100

  13. #13 Mind Renewal Counseling Services LLC

    Based in Grand Rapids, 34 mi away

    47/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–2 PM · Tue–Wed 12 PM–8 PM · Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    800 Monroe Ave NW Unit 320, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
    View profile for Mind Renewal Counseling Services LLC(616) 389-0469

  14. #14 Integral Psychological Services - Grand Rapids

    Based in Grand Rapids, 37 mi away

    47/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.4★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3333 Evergreen Dr NE #210, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
    View profile for Integral Psychological Services - Grand Rapids(616) 600-2845

  17. #17 MIND BODY SOULUTIONS

    Based in Grand Rapids, 35 mi away

    46/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews
    Address
    4920 Plainfield Ave NE # A, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
    View profile for MIND BODY SOULUTIONS(616) 613-6130

  18. #18 JumpStart 2 Recovery LLC

    Based in Grand Rapids, 34 mi away

    46/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 66 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 11 AM–5 PM · Tue 10 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu 10 AM–5 PM · Fri 11 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1345 Monroe Ave NW #269, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
    View profile for JumpStart 2 Recovery LLC(616) 512-3210

  21. #21 The Well Being, Counseling and Fitness Center

    Based in Grand Rapids, 33 mi away

    45/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.3★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    540 Leonard St NW Ste G, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
    View profile for The Well Being, Counseling and Fitness Center(616) 458-6870

  23. #23 Allow Therapy Partners

    Based in Grand Rapids, 36 mi away

    44/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1324 Lake Dr SE #8, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
    View profile for Allow Therapy Partners(877) 255-6987

  24. #24 The Flourishing Collective & Sara A. Van Tongeren, LMSW LLC

    Based in Holland, 32 mi away

    44/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 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–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    222 S River Ave, Holland, MI 49423
    View profile for The Flourishing Collective & Sara A. Van Tongeren, LMSW LLC(616) 209-8539

  25. #25 Richmond Counseling, LLC

    Based in Grand Rapids, 36 mi away

    44/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    5270 Northland Dr NE Ste b, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
    View profile for Richmond Counseling, LLC(616) 514-8860

All 39 clinical social workers

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #39, in RP Score order; each links to its profile.

clinical social workers in Muskegon, ranks 26 to 39
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Cherry Health - Heart of the City Dental442.7★ (26)35 mi
27Center for Trauma Recovery and Counseling435.0★ (4)34 mi
28Advanced therapy And Counseling Services433.7★ (9)40 mi
29CenterWell Home Health424.9★ (16)40 mi
30Northern Light Counseling PLLC425.0★ (3)33 mi
31Shine Therapy425.0★ (5)36 mi
32Tara S. Romano425.0★ (3)33 mi
33Cherry Health – Cherry Street Health Center Family Medicine423.1★ (23)36 mi
34Wilson & Wynn Interventions414.2★ (5)37 mi
35Empower Counseling Services415.0★ (3)36 mi
36Hope Network Neuro Rehabilitation - Grand Rapids403.3★ (19)39 mi
37Horak Family and Psychological Services, PC403.5★ (8)40 mi
38AllOne Health403.4★ (5)40 mi
39Reliance Integrated Wellness Center381.0★ (3)40 mi

Also serving Muskegon

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 Muskegon
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Behavioral Health Group of Muskegon3 mi
Carol Mast, LMSW5.0★ (1)27 mi
David K. Bishop, LMSW5.0★ (1)35 mi
Gary L Oxendale, ADS, MSW, LMSW5 mi
Grand Haven Clinic: Young Jill E12 mi
Grounded In Growth3.0★ (2)36 mi
International Wellness Partners4.0★ (1)12 mi
Lakeshore Integrative Mental Health Services, Letizia Charleston LMSW, ACSW5 mi
Lara Helmus, LMSW, ACSW, ADS5.0★ (2)33 mi
LLC Behavior Services5.0★ (2)39 mi
Meghan McLain, PsyD, Clinical Psychologist, Counseling, Autism/Adhd testing, Medication management5.0★ (1)36 mi
Mrs. Angela Thompson3 mi
Noack Olivia J3.0★ (2)33 mi
Olivia Huffman1.0★ (1)31 mi
Phillip Nienhuis5.0★ (1)32 mi
Sandy Kemink5.0★ (1)32 mi
Stephanie A. Keenan, LBSWIn Muskegon
Third Coast Counseling Center, LLC5.0★ (1)37 mi
Wassink Karen5.0★ (2)29 mi
Westshore Integrated PLC: Felt Sandra3 mi

How we ranked Muskegon clinical social workers

We scored 39 Muskegon 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 Muskegon 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 Muskegon: frequently asked questions

Who is the best clinical social worker in Muskegon?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked clinical social worker in Muskegon, MI is Harbourfront Counseling - Cynthia J Crawford with an RP Score of 72/100. It has 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews. Well-Bean (#2) and Scott Steenwyk Counseling Services (#3) follow. We ranked 39 clinical social workers on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many clinical social workers are there in Muskegon?

RankedPsychologists ranks 39 clinical social workers serving Muskegon, MI. 2 of them are based in Muskegon; 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 Muskegon work on weekends?

11 of 39 ranked clinical social workers post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Scott Steenwyk Counseling Services (#3), Unity Counseling, LLC - Muskegon (#5) and Resilience Therapy & EMDR Empowerment Center (#9). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Muskegon clinical social workers have?

The median Google rating among 39 rated clinical social workers in Muskegon is 4.3★, with a median of 7 reviews. Resilience Therapy & EMDR Empowerment Center has the most, 100 reviews, and ranks #9. 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 Muskegon count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Muskegon 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 Muskegon 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 Muskegon

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 39 clinical social workers serving Muskegon.

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