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Best Clinical Social Workers in West University Place, TX (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in West University Place: Andrea Skoglund, MSW, LCSW, RP Score 70/100; 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews.

  2. 2

    Most-reviewed: Jenifer Knighton Counseling and Educational Services, 607 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 70 ranked; ranked #2.

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70 West University Place clinical social workers are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 12 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 70 rated practices.

Most of this list also appears on the Clinical social workers in Houston ranking. See Clinical social workers in Houston

Top 10 clinical social workers in West University Place 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 West University Place at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Andrea Skoglund, MSW, LCSW704.2★ (5)Missouri City, 13 mi away—Overall
2Jenifer Knighton Counseling and Educational Services685.0★ (607)Houston, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
3Yvonne Champion, LCSW674.3★ (3)Houston, 1 mi away——
4William Freeman, MSW, LCSW663.7★ (3)Richmond, 22 mi away——
5Dr. Ed Muldrow, PhD, LCSW653.4★ (17)Sugar Land, 12 mi away——
6Linda R Brown642.7★ (3)Spring, 25 mi away——
7Toni Alex LCSW, PLLC644.0★ (4)Houston, 1 mi awaySat—
8OCD and Anxiety Recovery | Houston - Joseph Harwerth, LCSW645.0★ (3)Houston, 3 mi awaySat—
9Daniela M. Fant, LMSW644.8★ (4)Baytown, 29 mi away——
10Lisette Theriot, LCSW, CCTP-II625.0★ (5)Bellaire, 2 mi awayEvenings—

The 70 best clinical social workers in West University Place, 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 West University Place

    #1 Andrea Skoglund, MSW, LCSW

    Based in Missouri City, 13 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 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
    4502 Riverstone Blvd #804, Missouri City, TX 77459
    View profile for Andrea Skoglund, MSW, LCSW(832) 247-8066

  3. #3 Yvonne Champion, LCSW

    Based in Houston, 1 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    2439 Sunset Blvd, Houston, TX 77005
    View profile for Yvonne Champion, LCSW(832) 654-5168

  5. #5 Dr. Ed Muldrow, PhD, LCSW

    Based in Sugar Land, 12 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Social worker”, 3.4★ from 17 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.4★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    12808 W Airport Blvd #226, Sugar Land, TX 77478
    View profile for Dr. Ed Muldrow, PhD, LCSW(832) 233-2791

  6. #6 Linda R Brown

    Based in Spring, 25 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Social worker”, 2.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    326 Noble St, Spring, TX 77373
    View profile for Linda R Brown

  7. #7 Toni Alex LCSW, PLLC

    Based in Houston, 1 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2925 Richmond Ave Ste 1200, Houston, TX 77098
    View profile for Toni Alex LCSW, PLLC(281) 940-6165

  8. #8 OCD and Anxiety Recovery | Houston - Joseph Harwerth, LCSW

    Based in Houston, 3 mi away

    64/100RP Score

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

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    5900 Memorial Dr Suite 218-D, Houston, TX 77007
    View profile for OCD and Anxiety Recovery | Houston - Joseph Harwerth, LCSW(469) 436-5674

  9. #9 Daniela M. Fant, LMSW

    Based in Baytown, 29 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Social worker”, 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    2307 N Alexander Dr, Baytown, TX 77520
    View profile for Daniela M. Fant, LMSW(281) 837-0212

  10. #10 Lisette Theriot, LCSW, CCTP-II

    Based in Bellaire, 2 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 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 10 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    Hauser Clinic, 5959 W Loop S #600, Bellaire, TX 77401
    View profile for Lisette Theriot, LCSW, CCTP-II

  11. #11 Rebecca Whitson LCSW PLLC

    Based in Houston, 3 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 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 8 AM–6 PM · Tue–Wed 8 AM–8 PM · Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4203 Montrose Blvd #310, Houston, TX 77006
    View profile for Rebecca Whitson LCSW PLLC(832) 984-0129

  12. #12 Kissu Taffere, LCSW

    Based in Houston, 3 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1305 Vassar St Unit 3, Houston, TX 77006
    View profile for Kissu Taffere, LCSW(713) 561-5064

  14. #14 Erica L. Bruce, LCSW-S

    Based in Missouri City, 14 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    5777 Sienna Pkwy Ste 350, Missouri City, TX 77459
    View profile for Erica L. Bruce, LCSW-S(281) 778-8715

  15. #15 Sarah Pinto Gallego, LCSW

    Based in Houston, 3 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 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 closed · Tue–Thu 11 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    4203 Yoakum Blvd Ste 230, Houston, TX 77006
    View profile for Sarah Pinto Gallego, LCSW(713) 570-6502

  16. #16 United Crossings

    Based in Houston, 8 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    ALL SESSIONS ARE VIRTUAL -TODAS SESIONES SON VIRTUALES, 12645 Memorial Dr Ste f1 805, Houston, TX 77024
    View profile for United Crossings(346) 702-6386

  19. #19 Brent LoCaste-Wilken, LCSW

    Based in Houston, 8 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7:30 AM–6:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    2901 Wilcrest Dr #520, Houston, TX 77042
    View profile for Brent LoCaste-Wilken, LCSW(346) 363-9002

  20. #20 Sugar Land Counseling Center

    Based in Sugar Land, 15 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.4★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 57 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–8 PM · Wed 7 AM–9 PM · Thu 7 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun 8 AM–7 PM
    Address
    16400 Kensington Dr, Sugar Land, TX 77479
    View profile for Sugar Land Counseling Center(832) 876-3232

  23. #23 Raymond Saucillo, Counselor

    Based in Houston, 1 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, 1 mi from West University Place.

    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
    3355 W Alabama St Ste 195, Houston, TX 77098
    View profile for Raymond Saucillo, Counselor(832) 895-6255

  25. #25 Triad Counseling

    Based in Houston, 8 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 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 closed · Tue–Thu 11 AM–8 PM · Fri 10 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    888 W Sam Houston Pkwy S Ste 226, Houston, TX 77042
    View profile for Triad Counseling(832) 364-9413

How we ranked West University Place clinical social workers

We scored 70 West University Place 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 West University Place 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 West University Place: frequently asked questions

Who is the best clinical social worker in West University Place?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked clinical social worker in West University Place, TX is Andrea Skoglund, MSW, LCSW with an RP Score of 70/100. It has 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews. Jenifer Knighton Counseling and Educational Services (#2) and Yvonne Champion, LCSW (#3) follow. We ranked 70 clinical social workers on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many clinical social workers are there in West University Place?

RankedPsychologists ranks 70 clinical social workers serving West University Place, TX. 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 West University Place work on weekends?

12 of 70 ranked clinical social workers post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Jenifer Knighton Counseling and Educational Services (#2), Toni Alex LCSW, PLLC (#7) and OCD and Anxiety Recovery | Houston - Joseph Harwerth, LCSW (#8). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do West University Place clinical social workers have?

The median Google rating among 70 rated clinical social workers in West University Place is 5.0★, with a median of 6 reviews. Jenifer Knighton Counseling and Educational Services has the most, 607 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 West University Place count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the West University Place 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 West University Place 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 West University Place

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 70 clinical social workers serving West University Place.

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