73/100RP Score
Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.7★ from 19 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Best Family Therapists in Farmington Hills, MI (2026)
235 family therapists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Farmington Hills: David Klein, RP Score 73/100; 4.7★ from 19 Google reviews.
- 26
Most-reviewed: LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Southfield, 214 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 235 ranked; ranked #26.
Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
235 Farmington Hills family therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 105 open Saturdays and 44 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 235 rated practices.
Top 10 family therapists in Farmington Hills 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 | David Klein | 73 | 4.7★ (19) | Southfield, 4 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Solid Anchor Counseling | 69 | 4.2★ (5) | Livonia, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Center For Individual & Family | 68 | 5.0★ (3) | Southfield, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Focus Therapy Clinic | 66 | 2.9★ (18) | Southfield, 7 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Parent - Child Connections PLLC | 66 | 5.0★ (6) | Livonia, 5 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 6 | Healing Connections | 65 | 5.0★ (3) | Canton, 9 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Counseling & Resource Center of Dearborn | 65 | 4.3★ (15) | Dearborn, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Choices Program | 65 | 4.8★ (5) | Waterford, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Viewpoint Psychology & Wellness | 64 | 4.5★ (88) | Farmington Hills | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry West Bloomfield | 63 | 4.9★ (121) | West Bloomfield Township, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 235 best family therapists in Farmington Hills, 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.
Based in Livonia, 7 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Southfield, 8 mi away
68/100RP ScoreRanked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Southfield, 7 mi away
66/100RP ScoreRanked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 2.9★ from 18 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Livonia, 5 mi away
66/100RP ScoreRanked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Canton, 9 mi away
65/100RP ScoreRanked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Dearborn, 14 mi away
65/100RP ScoreRanked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.3★ from 15 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterford, 12 mi away
65/100RP ScoreRanked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Farmington Hills
64/100RP ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.5★ from 88 Google reviews, based in Farmington Hills.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in West Bloomfield Township, 4 mi away
63/100RP ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 121 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Livonia, 5 mi away
63/100RP ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Farmington Hills
63/100RP ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, based in Farmington Hills.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Southfield, 6 mi away
63/100RP ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Farmington Hills
62/100RP ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, based in Farmington Hills.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Novi, 3 mi away
62/100RP ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.4★ from 125 Google reviews, 3 mi from Farmington Hills.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Farmington Hills
62/100RP ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, based in Farmington Hills.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Farmington Hills
62/100RP ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, based in Farmington Hills.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#18 Syndesi LLC
Based in Berkley, 10 mi away
61/100RP ScoreRanked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Farmington Hills
61/100RP ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.7★ from 25 Google reviews, based in Farmington Hills.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Troy, 11 mi away
61/100RP ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.5★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in West Bloomfield Township, 4 mi away
60/100RP ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.5★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Novi, 5 mi away
60/100RP ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Farmington Hills
60/100RP ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, based in Farmington Hills.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Beverly Hills, 6 mi away
60/100RP ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 93 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#25 E3 Michigan
Based in Farmington, 2 mi away
60/100RP ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, 2 mi from Farmington Hills.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Family 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 235 ranked family therapists here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Farmington Hills
20 more family 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced NeuroPsychiatric Specialists | 4.7★ (14) | In Farmington Hills |
| Bright Spot Counseling & EMDR Treatment Center | 4.8★ (104) | In Farmington Hills |
| Centria Autism Resource Center | 4.1★ (226) | In Farmington Hills |
| Different Approach Wellness Center | 5.0★ (92) | In Farmington Hills |
| Emboldened Psychological Services, PLLC | 5.0★ (15) | In Farmington Hills |
| Fairmont Senior Living of Farmington Hills | 4.1★ (23) | In Farmington Hills |
| Farmington Hills Center for Child Therapy | 4.9★ (44) | In Farmington Hills |
| Feinberg Consulting, Inc. | 4.7★ (48) | In Farmington Hills |
| Flourish Psychology and Wellness | 4.8★ (25) | In Farmington Hills |
| Fulfilled Care Psychiatry | 4.9★ (156) | In Farmington Hills |
| Jajo Psychiatry | 4.6★ (89) | In Farmington Hills |
| Mala Child & Family Institute - Farmington Hills | 4.5★ (32) | In Farmington Hills |
| Michigan Mental Wellness | 4.2★ (93) | In Farmington Hills |
| NATALIE POOLE | 4.7★ (28) | In Farmington Hills |
| New Oakland Family Centers | 3.9★ (54) | In Farmington Hills |
| Premier Counseling | 4.9★ (41) | In Farmington Hills |
| Samaritan Counseling Center | 3.9★ (14) | In Farmington Hills |
| T.O.N.E. Home Health Services | 4.9★ (954) | In Farmington Hills |
| The Help Couch | 5.0★ (19) | In Farmington Hills |
| Total Mind Wellness: Dr. Anita Manns, DNP, ANP-C, PMHNP-BC | 4.6★ (50) | In Farmington Hills |
How we ranked Farmington Hills family therapists
We scored 235 Farmington Hills family 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 Farmington Hills 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 family therapist
- Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
- Make sure family therapy is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
- Marriage and family therapists (LMFT) are trained to work with families as a whole; psychologists and counselors may also offer family sessions, so ask about their training.
- 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 family 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 family therapy?
- Who would you want to attend the first session?
- 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.
Family therapists in Farmington Hills: frequently asked questions
Who is the best family therapist in Farmington Hills?
By RP Score, the highest-ranked family therapist in Farmington Hills, MI is David Klein with an RP Score of 73/100. It has 4.7★ from 19 Google reviews. Solid Anchor Counseling (#2) and Center For Individual & Family (#3) follow. We ranked 235 family therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many family therapists are there in Farmington Hills?
RankedPsychologists ranks 235 family therapists serving Farmington Hills, MI. 8 of them are based in Farmington Hills; 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 family therapists in Farmington Hills work on weekends?
105 of 235 ranked family therapists post Saturday hours and 44 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Focus Therapy Clinic (#4), Healing Connections (#6) and Counseling & Resource Center of Dearborn (#7). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.
What Google rating do Farmington Hills family therapists have?
The median Google rating among 235 rated family therapists in Farmington Hills is 4.6★, with a median of 9 reviews. LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Southfield has the most, 214 reviews, and ranks #26. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does RankedPsychologists rank family therapists?
Each family 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 family therapists outside Farmington Hills count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Farmington Hills city center, our service radius for family 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 family 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 family therapists in Farmington Hills ranked?
Each practice gets an RP Score from 0 to 100 from 8 published factors, including its Google rating, how clearly it focuses on family therapy and how close it is. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank. The score does not measure treatment outcomes.
Who attends family therapy?
It depends on the concern. Sessions may include the whole household, a parent and one child, or adult family members. Ask the practice how it decides who comes and whether it also sees people individually.
Can I see a family 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 Farmington Hills
- November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 235 family therapists serving Farmington Hills.
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