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Best Clinical Social Workers in Pontiac, MI (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Pontiac: Social Skills for Kids - Sara Kraft, RP Score 73/100; 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews.

  2. 26

    Most-reviewed: T.O.N.E. Home Health Services, 954 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 192 ranked; ranked #26.

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192 Pontiac clinical social workers are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 67 open Saturdays and 27 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 192 rated practices.

Top 10 clinical social workers in Pontiac 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 Pontiac at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Social Skills for Kids - Sara Kraft735.0★ (31)West Bloomfield Township, 9 mi away—Overall
2Aric Cohen Msw Csw Plc705.0★ (5)Farmington Hills, 9 mi away——
3Brian Chaney703.7★ (6)Farmington Hills, 9 mi awaySat · Sun—
4Ashley Kays Zair, LMSW705.0★ (3)Farmington Hills, 10 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Richard L. Kleinstiver, LMSW701.8★ (5)Waterford, 7 mi away——
6E3 Michigan694.5★ (8)Farmington, 13 mi away——
7Gabriela Ahlstrom, ACSW682.6★ (5)Rochester Hills, 11 mi away——
8Karen Faith, LLC665.0★ (10)West Bloomfield Township, 8 mi away——
9Lynn Turk LMSW CAADC635.0★ (3)Novi, 14 mi awayEvenings—
10Patricia Essenmacher634.0★ (3)Fenton, 24 mi away——

The 192 best clinical social workers in Pontiac, 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. Based in Farmington Hills, 9 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Social worker”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    30665 Northwestern Hwy Ste 255, Farmington Hills, MI 48334
  2. Based in Farmington Hills, 9 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Social worker”, 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    31313 Northwestern Hwy #223, Farmington Hills, MI 48334
  3. Based in Farmington Hills, 10 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Social worker”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue–Thu 9 AM–9 PM · Fri–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    30640 W 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48334
  4. Based in Waterford, 7 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Social worker”, 1.8★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 1.8★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    Boston Charter Building, 6515 Highland Rd #100, Waterford Township, MI 48327
  5. Based in Farmington, 13 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Social worker”, 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    33505 State St Ste 103, Farmington, MI 48335
  6. Based in Rochester Hills, 11 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Social worker”, 2.6★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.6★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    53375 Whitby Way, Shelby Township, MI 48316
  7. Based in West Bloomfield Township, 8 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 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–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7399 Middlebelt Rd Ste 4, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48322
  8. Based in Novi, 14 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Social worker”, 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 10 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    43155 Main St #2204C-5 Suite 2204C-5, Novi, MI 48375
  9. Based in Fenton, 24 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 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
  10. Based in Farmington Hills, 9 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    31275 Northwestern Hwy #203, Farmington Hills, MI 48334
  11. 62/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Social worker”, 4.3★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 10 Google reviews
    Address
    35218 23 Mile Rd, New Baltimore, MI 48047
  12. Based in Rochester, 8 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 10 AM–5 PM
    Address
    805 Oakwood Dr #275, Rochester, MI 48307
  13. Based in Dearborn, 24 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Social worker”, 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1800 Grindley Park St, Dearborn, MI 48124
  14. Based in Ann Arbor, 34 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 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
    204 E Washington St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
  15. Based in Southfield, 9 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–9 PM · Fri–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    30555 Southfield Rd Ste 260, Southfield, MI 48076
  16. Based in Dearborn, 23 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Social worker”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    15350 Commerce Dr N, Dearborn, MI 48120
  17. 58/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Social worker”, 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 2 PM–7 PM · Fri closed · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3200 Electricity Dr, Windsor, ON N8W 5J1
  18. Based in Ann Arbor, 36 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Social worker”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    1817 W Stadium Blvd # H, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
  19. Based in Ann Arbor, 34 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Social worker”, 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    342 S Ashley St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
  20. Based in Farmington Hills, 12 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.5★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    37811 W 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48331
  21. Based in Trenton, 35 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Social worker”, 4.1★ from 13 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Thu 10 AM–9 PM · Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat closed · Sun 10 AM–6 PM
    Address
    2871 West Rd, Trenton, MI 48183

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

clinical social workers in Pontiac, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26T.O.N.E. Home Health Services574.9★ (954)11 mi
27psy-che PLLC575.0★ (12)13 mi
28Galvin Growth Group574.8★ (26)14 mi
29Oakland Health Associates (Behavioral Health)574.5★ (31)6 mi
30Journey of Hope565.0★ (9)15 mi
31Ennis Center for Children, Inc.564.4★ (19)In Pontiac
32Development Centers, Inc.564.0★ (85)16 mi
33Treeside Psychological Clinic564.5★ (15)10 mi
34Emily Carroll, Counselor554.9★ (9)9 mi
35Transition Family Services555.0★ (3)13 mi
36LaTosha Lymon, Counselor555.0★ (7)9 mi
37Brandon Ugolini, Counselor554.6★ (7)In Pontiac
38Wynter Wyrick, Counselor555.0★ (6)9 mi
39Sasha M. Harper , Counselor554.8★ (6)9 mi
40LaShawn Myers, Counselor555.0★ (5)9 mi
41Ellie Mental Health553.7★ (6)8 mi
42Teresa Hayes, Counselor554.3★ (7)9 mi
43Motor City Center for Hope554.6★ (94)16 mi
44NEAL ALPINER MD553.6★ (14)In Pontiac
45Carla Brown, Counselor555.0★ (3)In Pontiac
46Alpha Family Counseling PC545.0★ (5)17 mi
47Kim Logan Communications Inc544.9★ (148)22 mi
48Abaris Behavioral Health543.0★ (4)8 mi
49Nicole Yost, Counselor545.0★ (3)9 mi
50Bianca McQueen, Counselor544.3★ (3)9 mi

Also serving Pontiac

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.

How we ranked Pontiac clinical social workers

We scored 192 Pontiac 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 Pontiac 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 Pontiac: frequently asked questions

Who is the best clinical social worker in Pontiac?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked clinical social worker in Pontiac, MI is Social Skills for Kids - Sara Kraft with an RP Score of 73/100. It has 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews. Aric Cohen Msw Csw Plc (#2) and Brian Chaney (#3) follow. We ranked 192 clinical social workers on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many clinical social workers are there in Pontiac?

RankedPsychologists ranks 192 clinical social workers serving Pontiac, MI. 5 of them are based in Pontiac; 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 Pontiac work on weekends?

67 of 192 ranked clinical social workers post Saturday hours and 27 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Brian Chaney (#3), Ashley Kays Zair, LMSW (#4) and Andrea Golden, LCSW LLC (#11). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Pontiac clinical social workers have?

The median Google rating among 192 rated clinical social workers in Pontiac is 4.6★, with a median of 7 reviews. T.O.N.E. Home Health Services has the most, 954 reviews, and ranks #26. 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 Pontiac count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 192 clinical social workers serving Pontiac.