61/100RP Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Family Therapists in Lake Station, IN (2026)
42 family therapists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Lake Station: Oil Of Joy Family Counseling LTD, RP Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
- 10
Most-reviewed: Clarity Clinic NWI, 467 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 42 ranked; ranked #10.
Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
42 Lake Station family therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 17 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.1★ across 42 rated practices.
Top 10 family therapists in Lake Station 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 | Oil Of Joy Family Counseling LTD | 61 | 5.0★ (4) | Merrillville, 8 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Ruth's Family Therapy | 61 | 3.4★ (16) | Merrillville, 9 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 3 | At Peace LLC - @peace counseling | 60 | 4.0★ (4) | Crown Point, 12 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | PNW Couple & Family Therapy Center | 59 | 4.3★ (6) | Hammond, 13 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 5 | New Leaf Resources | 58 | 3.8★ (6) | Crown Point, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Confidential Care | 58 | 3.3★ (24) | Munster, 13 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 7 | Indiana Parenting Institute, Inc. | 58 | 3.0★ (4) | Crown Point, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Relational Wellness Therapy and Consulting | 56 | 5.0★ (13) | Hobart, 4 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Addiction and Family Counseling Inc. | 55 | 4.9★ (49) | Munster, 15 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Clarity Clinic NWI | 55 | 4.5★ (467) | Munster, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
The 42 best family therapists in Lake Station, 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 Merrillville, 9 mi away
61/100RP ScoreRanked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.4★ from 16 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Crown Point, 12 mi away
60/100RP ScoreRanked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Hammond, 13 mi away
59/100RP ScoreRanked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Crown Point, 12 mi away
58/100RP ScoreRanked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.8★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Munster, 13 mi away
58/100RP ScoreRanked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.3★ from 24 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Crown Point, 11 mi away
58/100RP ScoreRanked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Hobart, 4 mi away
56/100RP ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Munster, 15 mi away
55/100RP ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Munster, 14 mi away
55/100RP ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.5★ from 467 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Munster, 14 mi away
53/100RP ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso, 12 mi away
52/100RP ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 96 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso, 12 mi away
52/100RP ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.4★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint John, 15 mi away
52/100RP ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Merrillville, 10 mi away
51/100RP ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.2★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#16 LPA Counseling
Based in Valparaiso, 11 mi away
51/100RP ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso, 10 mi away
51/100RP ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Merrillville, 9 mi away
51/100RP ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Merrillville, 10 mi away
50/100RP ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.4★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Crown Point, 12 mi away
50/100RP ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.0★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterton, 10 mi away
50/100RP ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.2★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Merrillville, 10 mi away
49/100RP ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.4★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso, 13 mi away
47/100RP ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 2.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Munster, 14 mi away
47/100RP ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Merrillville, 10 mi away
47/100RP ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
All 42 family therapists
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #42, in RP Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | RP Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Childthrive: Advanced Specialty Care in Child Psychology | 47 | 5.0★ (3) | 10 mi |
| 27 | Chicago Christian Counseling Center | 46 | 3.7★ (3) | 14 mi |
| 28 | Life Strategies | 46 | 3.9★ (14) | 11 mi |
| 29 | Life Strategies, LLC | 46 | 3.5★ (11) | 11 mi |
| 30 | Pillars of Wellness Inc. / Anxiety, Depression And Addiction Therapy | 46 | 2.8★ (16) | 11 mi |
| 31 | Gibault Northwest Campus | 45 | 3.6★ (71) | 12 mi |
| 32 | Karen V. Sutherland, LMFT | 45 | 3.0★ (4) | 10 mi |
| 33 | Transitions Counseling Center | 45 | 3.7★ (3) | 16 mi |
| 34 | John L Cece | 44 | 3.8★ (11) | 13 mi |
| 35 | Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism | 44 | 5.0★ (10) | 15 mi |
| 36 | Mid-America Psychological & Counseling Services, PC | 44 | 2.2★ (37) | 14 mi |
| 37 | Family Wellness Center | 43 | 3.3★ (7) | 13 mi |
| 38 | New Harvest Therapy Services | 43 | 5.0★ (3) | 14 mi |
| 39 | Kalyani Gopal PhD | 43 | 2.1★ (7) | 14 mi |
| 40 | Metropolitan Family Services Southeast | 42 | 4.5★ (34) | 19 mi |
| 41 | Lighthouse Counseling and Wellness | 40 | 5.0★ (15) | 20 mi |
| 42 | LPA Counseling | 40 | 4.3★ (12) | 20 mi |
Also serving Lake Station
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A New Beginning Community Center/ A New Beginning Counseling Center | 6 mi | |
| Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Ann LaFrance PsyD | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Behavior Analysis Center for Autism BACA | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Bright Path Support Services | 7 mi | |
| Capitol City Family And Education Services | 7 mi | |
| Catalyst Counseling Services | 10 mi | |
| Family Counseling Institute | 7 mi | |
| Family Counseling Institute: Gilham Cathy | 7 mi | |
| Foundations Counseling Center | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Jesus Reyes, LCSW | 1.5★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Natalie Huddleston MFT | 10 mi | |
| Nelson John M | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| New Beginnings | 9 mi | |
| One Faith Intervention Counseling | In Lake Station | |
| Petties Lorri | 6 mi | |
| Sentience Mental Health | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Teens Express Counseling Services and Psychological Evaluation Center | 10 mi | |
| Wish Upon A Star Ministry & Counseling | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Your Life Solutions, LLC | 10 mi |
How we ranked Lake Station family therapists
We scored 42 Lake Station 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 Lake Station 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 Lake Station: frequently asked questions
Who is the best family therapist in Lake Station?
By RP Score, the highest-ranked family therapist in Lake Station, IN is Oil Of Joy Family Counseling LTD with an RP Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews. Ruth's Family Therapy (#2) and At Peace LLC - @peace counseling (#3) follow. We ranked 42 family therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many family therapists are there in Lake Station?
RankedPsychologists ranks 42 family therapists serving Lake Station, IN. 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 Lake Station work on weekends?
17 of 42 ranked family therapists post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are At Peace LLC - @peace counseling (#3), Relational Wellness Therapy and Consulting (#8) and Addiction and Family Counseling Inc. (#9). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.
What Google rating do Lake Station family therapists have?
The median Google rating among 42 rated family therapists in Lake Station is 4.1★, with a median of 13 reviews. Clarity Clinic NWI has the most, 467 reviews, and ranks #10. 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 Lake Station count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Lake Station 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 Lake Station 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 Lake Station
- November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 42 family therapists serving Lake Station.
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