66/100RP Score
Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews.
Best Couples Therapists in Southgate, MI (2026)
105 couples therapists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Southgate: Dialogo Therapy, RP Score 66/100; 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews.
- 8
Most-reviewed: LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Dearborn, 308 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 105 ranked; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
105 Southgate couples therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 38 open Saturdays and 20 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 105 rated practices.
Top 10 couples therapists in Southgate 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.
| Rank | Business | RP Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dialogo Therapy | 66 | 4.3★ (6) | Allen Park, 3 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Greg Dudzinski MS LPC-The Art of Relationships, PLLC | 64 | 4.9★ (166) | Southfield, 17 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Reconnect Marraige Ministries | 61 | 4.9★ (29) | Romulus, 17 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Wellness Counseling | 60 | 4.4★ (27) | Southgate | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Relationship Academy MI | 60 | 4.2★ (5) | Royal Oak, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Liberty Mental Health Counseling - Trenton | 60 | 4.7★ (23) | Trenton, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Windsor Depression & Relationship Counselling Services - Wendy Limarzi | 57 | 4.5★ (44) | Windsor, 11 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Dearborn | 57 | 4.3★ (308) | Dearborn, 6 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 9 | Neuro Wellness Institute Inc. | 57 | 5.0★ (51) | Detroit, 7 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Great Lakes Psychology Group - Southgate | 56 | 3.8★ (19) | Southgate | Evenings | — |
The 105 best couples therapists in Southgate, 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.
Scores below: based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Southfield, 17 mi away
64/100RP ScoreRanked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.9★ from 166 Google reviews.
Based in Romulus, 17 mi away
61/100RP ScoreRanked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews.
Based in Southgate
60/100RP ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.4★ from 27 Google reviews, based in Southgate.
Based in Royal Oak, 19 mi away
60/100RP ScoreRanked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based in Trenton, 4 mi away
60/100RP ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.
Based in Windsor, 11 mi away
57/100RP ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.5★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based in Dearborn, 6 mi away
57/100RP ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.3★ from 308 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based in Detroit, 7 mi away
57/100RP ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based in Southgate
56/100RP ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and proximity: 3.8★ from 19 Google reviews, based in Southgate.
Based in Dearborn Heights, 9 mi away
56/100RP ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.
Based in Dearborn, 8 mi away
55/100RP ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.6★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.
#13 Joe Kort, Ph.D.
Based in Royal Oak, 19 mi away
55/100RP ScoreRanked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based in Dearborn, 5 mi away
55/100RP ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.4★ from 301 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”.
Based in Detroit, 11 mi away
54/100RP ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.2★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based in Detroit, 12 mi away
54/100RP ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 148 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based in Detroit, 12 mi away
54/100RP ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based in Dearborn, 6 mi away
54/100RP ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based in Dearborn, 6 mi away
53/100RP ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based in Amherstburg, 9 mi away
53/100RP ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based in Windsor, 17 mi away
52/100RP ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based in Dearborn, 6 mi away
52/100RP ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based in Windsor, 14 mi away
52/100RP ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based in Ann Arbor, 16 mi away
51/100RP ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based in Dearborn, 6 mi away
51/100RP ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”.
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 105 ranked couples therapists here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Southgate
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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aashna Sahi, Psychiatrist | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Center of Behavioral Therapy | 3.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| DeRubeis Maria MSW, RSW | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Dr. William Ross | 3.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Empowered Therapy Services, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Southgate |
| Fitzpatrick Kathleen | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Jamie Owens, Counselor | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| John Sullivan Counselling | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Kemara Allen, Counselor | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Malini Shenava, Psychiatrist | 3.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Mamie D. Williams, LPC | In Southgate | |
| Moise Moket, Counselor | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Positive Self Center | 3.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Q&A Abilities Center | 5.0★ (16) | In Southgate |
| Soulstice Counseling | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| The Art of Relationships | 3.5★ (2) | 17 mi |
| The Guidance Center | 3.3★ (176) | In Southgate |
| The Therapy Collective of Michigan - Southgate | 4.4★ (13) | In Southgate |
| Theravive Counseling Detroit - Nolan Moore | 3.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Toney Counseling & Recovery, PLLC | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
How we ranked Southgate couples therapists
We scored 105 Southgate 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Southgate data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Review volume | 5% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of Google reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availability | Measured |
| Specialty focus | 25% | How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 15% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
How to choose a couples therapist
- Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
- Make sure couples and marriage counseling is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
- Ask what training they have in couples work specifically (for example the Gottman Method or Emotionally Focused Therapy).
- 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.
- Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
- 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 Southgate: frequently asked questions
Who is the best couples therapist in Southgate?
By RP Score, the highest-ranked couples therapist in Southgate, MI is Dialogo Therapy with an RP Score of 66/100. It has 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews. Greg Dudzinski MS LPC-The Art of Relationships, PLLC (#2) and Reconnect Marraige Ministries (#3) follow. We ranked 105 couples therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many couples therapists are there in Southgate?
RankedPsychologists ranks 105 couples therapists serving Southgate, MI. 2 of them are based in Southgate; the rest serve it from nearby towns. 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 Southgate work on weekends?
38 of 105 ranked couples therapists post Saturday hours and 20 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Greg Dudzinski MS LPC-The Art of Relationships, PLLC (#2), Reconnect Marraige Ministries (#3) and Wellness Counseling (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.
What Google rating do Southgate couples therapists have?
The median Google rating among 105 rated couples therapists in Southgate is 4.6★, with a median of 11 reviews. LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Dearborn has the most, 308 reviews, and ranks #8. 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 Southgate count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Southgate 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 Southgate 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 Southgate
- November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 105 couples therapists serving Southgate.
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