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Best Couples Therapists in Shelby, MI (2026)

169 couples therapists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Shelby: Dil Marriage Media | Shelby Township, Michigan, RP Score 76/100; 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 10

    Most-reviewed: Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Sterling Heights, 188 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 169 ranked; ranked #10.

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

169 Shelby couples therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 100 open Saturdays and 30 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 169 rated practices.

Top 10 couples therapists in Shelby 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 couples therapists in Shelby at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Dil Marriage Media | Shelby Township, Michigan765.0★ (3)Clinton Township, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Ross L. Flynn, PhD705.0★ (3)Rochester, 5 mi away——
3Kristen Qualls Counseling Services, PC704.3★ (6)Rochester Hills, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Eon Therapy | Rochester Hills Therapy665.0★ (11)Rochester, 5 mi away——
5Guided Solutions Relationship Center645.0★ (6)Troy, 11 mi awaySat · Evenings—
6Relationship Academy MI644.2★ (5)Royal Oak, 14 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Debbra Bronstad Riemann, LMFT635.0★ (3)Rochester Hills, 7 mi awayEvenings—
8Greg Dudzinski MS LPC-The Art of Relationships, PLLC634.9★ (166)Southfield, 18 mi awaySat · Evenings—
9Agape One Certified Relationship Coaching635.0★ (5)Farmington Hills, 11 mi awaySat · Evenings—
10Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Sterling Heights624.5★ (188)Sterling Heights, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews

The 169 best couples therapists in Shelby, 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 Rochester, 5 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 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
    71 Walnut Blvd, Rochester, MI 48307
  2. Based in Royal Oak, 14 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–9 PM
    Address
    628 E Parent Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48067
  3. Based in Rochester Hills, 7 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 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 9 AM–7 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    1460 Walton Blvd. #218, Rochester Hills, MI 48309
  4. 63/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.9★ from 166 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 166 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    21700 Northwestern Hwy Ste 514, Southfield, MI 48075
  5. Based in Sterling Heights, 4 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.5★ from 188 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 188 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–11 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–9:30 PM
    Address
    7333 Triangle Dr 1st Floor, Sterling Heights, MI 48314
  6. Based in Southfield, 15 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.2★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    30233 Southfield Rd #109, Southfield, MI 48076
  7. Based in Birmingham, 13 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 1.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 1.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    1000 S Old Woodward Ave #108, Birmingham, MI 480096723
  8. Based in Rochester Hills, 6 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family counselor”.

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

    • 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–9 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1050 N Livernois Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48306
  9. Based in Clinton Township, 5 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–6 PM
    Address
    43800 Garfield Rd Ste 101, Clinton Township, MI 48038
  10. Based in Royal Oak, 14 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    25600 Woodward Ave #218, Royal Oak, MI 48067
  11. 58/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.4★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–9 PM
    Address
    38271 Mound Rd #100, Sterling Heights, MI 48310
  12. Based in Clinton Township, 3 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, 3 mi from Shelby.

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

    • 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–9 PM · Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    47100 Schoenherr Rd Ste C, Shelby Township, MI 48315
  13. Based in Clinton Township, 6 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–9 PM · Sun 9 AM–8 PM
    Address
    41800 Hayes Rd, Clinton Township, MI 48038
  14. Based in Clinton Township, 2 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and proximity: 3.3★ from 53 Google reviews, 2 mi from Shelby.

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

    • 3.3★ from 53 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    47818 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Township, MI 48317

Couples therapists 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 169 ranked couples therapists here; the rest are on their profiles.

couples therapists in Shelby, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Birmingham Family Therapy Clinic, Inc.573.0★ (18)13 mi
27Solution-Based Counseling Services564.8★ (17)6 mi
28Aspects Counseling564.8★ (11)5 mi
29Open Door Counseling Center564.4★ (21)6 mi
30Heart and Mind Counseling555.0★ (5)9 mi
31Metanoia Counseling Inc.555.0★ (3)12 mi
32LENA AGREE, JD, PSYD and Associates ~ Licensed Psychologist555.0★ (31)13 mi
33Great Lakes Psychology Group - Shelby Township543.2★ (19)2 mi
34Center for Effective Living543.0★ (4)6 mi
35Bright Pine Behavioral Health544.9★ (47)10 mi
36Sollars and Associates - Auburn Hills - Counseling and Psychology Services544.0★ (4)10 mi
37North Collective Counseling545.0★ (11)5 mi
38All Things Possible Wellness Center PLLC534.1★ (14)4 mi
39Heart and Mind Counseling535.0★ (12)13 mi
40Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Royal Oak534.3★ (90)14 mi
41Peace Of Mind Therapy534.6★ (31)14 mi
42MI Awareness: Mindful Therapeutic Services [Therapy DBT Meditation Reiki Massage Yoga (Michigan)]535.0★ (8)13 mi
43Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Beverly Hills524.6★ (93)16 mi
44Sollars and Associates - Troy - Counseling and Psychology Services523.5★ (35)11 mi
45Justin Lamb, LLPC – Light Bulb Moments Counseling525.0★ (5)6 mi
46Therapeia524.7★ (15)10 mi
47Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry West Bloomfield524.9★ (121)18 mi
48Slc524.3★ (15)6 mi
49Alliance Psychological Services513.8★ (13)6 mi
50Renewal Christian Counseling Center514.4★ (99)10 mi

Also serving Shelby

20 more couples therapists within 20 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

How we ranked Shelby couples therapists

We scored 169 Shelby couples therapists 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 Shelby 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 couples therapist

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure couples and marriage counseling is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. Ask what training they have in couples work specifically (for example the Gottman Method or Emotionally Focused Therapy).
  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 couples therapist

  • 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 couples and marriage counseling?
  • Do you also see each partner on their own?
  • 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.

Couples therapists in Shelby: frequently asked questions

Who is the best couples therapist in Shelby?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked couples therapist in Shelby, MI is Dil Marriage Media | Shelby Township, Michigan with an RP Score of 76/100. It has 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Ross L. Flynn, PhD (#2) and Kristen Qualls Counseling Services, PC (#3) follow. We ranked 169 couples therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many couples therapists are there in Shelby?

RankedPsychologists ranks 169 couples therapists serving Shelby, MI. Another 20 within 20 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 couples therapists in Shelby work on weekends?

100 of 169 ranked couples therapists post Saturday hours and 30 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Dil Marriage Media | Shelby Township, Michigan (#1), Kristen Qualls Counseling Services, PC (#3) and Guided Solutions Relationship Center (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Shelby couples therapists have?

The median Google rating among 169 rated couples therapists in Shelby is 4.7★, with a median of 11 reviews. Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Sterling Heights has the most, 188 reviews, and ranks #10. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank couples therapists?

Each couples therapist 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 couples therapists outside Shelby count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Shelby city center, our service radius for couples therapists. 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 couples therapists 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 couples therapists in Shelby ranked?

Each practice gets an RP Score from 0 to 100 from 8 published factors, including its Google rating, how clearly it focuses on couples and marriage counseling and how close it is. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank. The score does not measure treatment outcomes.

Do both partners need to come to couples therapy?

Most couples therapists prefer to see both partners, at least at first, but many will start with one. Ask how they handle individual sessions. If there is violence or fear in the relationship, tell the therapist privately; many do not offer joint sessions in that situation.

Can I see a couples therapist 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 Shelby

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 169 couples therapists serving Shelby.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.