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Best Therapists And Counselors in Battle Creek, MI (2026)

23 therapists and counselors ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Battle Creek: Skywood Recovery, RP Score 80/100; 4.2★ from 331 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 2

    Most-reviewed: Pasadena Villa Great Lakes, 72 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 23 ranked after Skywood Recovery; ranked #2.

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

23 Battle Creek therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 5 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.2★ across 23 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Battle Creek 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 therapists and counselors in Battle Creek at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Skywood Recovery804.2★ (331)Battle CreekSat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Pasadena Villa Great Lakes804.5★ (72)Battle CreekSat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
3Karma House Community Wellness Center745.0★ (6)Battle Creek——
4Restoration Center745.0★ (6)Battle Creek——
5Sandra J. Caple, MA745.0★ (5)Battle Creek——
6Comforts of Home Counseling & Care Management LLC704.1★ (31)Battle CreekEvenings—
7Life Psychology of Battle Creek704.0★ (35)Battle CreekEvenings—
8Brilliant Mind Counseling695.0★ (7)Battle Creek——
9Behavioral Health Resources684.2★ (5)Battle CreekEvenings—
10Christian Counseling Center of Battle Creek684.2★ (10)Battle Creek——

The 23 best therapists and counselors in Battle Creek, 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 Battle Creek

    #1 Skywood Recovery

    Based in Battle Creek

    80/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.2★ from 331 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 331 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    10499 48th St, Augusta, MI 49012
    View profile for Skywood Recovery(269) 888-0884

  2. #2 Pasadena Villa Great Lakes

    Based in Battle Creek

    80/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.5★ from 72 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 72 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    393 E Roosevelt Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49017
    View profile for Pasadena Villa Great Lakes(269) 224-4047

  4. #4 Restoration Center

    Based in Battle Creek

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    2 W Michigan Ave #210, Battle Creek, MI 49017
    View profile for Restoration Center(269) 967-2760

  5. #5 Sandra J. Caple, MA

    Based in Battle Creek

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    4625 Beckley Rd Bldg 300, Battle Creek, MI 49015
    View profile for Sandra J. Caple, MA(269) 223-7642

  8. #8 Brilliant Mind Counseling

    Based in Battle Creek

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    231 North Ave #56, Battle Creek, MI 49017
    View profile for Brilliant Mind Counseling(269) 317-2772

  9. #9 Behavioral Health Resources

    Based in Battle Creek

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3630 Capital Ave SW #1, Battle Creek, MI 49015
    View profile for Behavioral Health Resources(269) 979-8333

  11. #11 Sexual Assault Services

    Based in Battle Creek

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “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–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4625 Beckley Rd Bldg 300, Battle Creek, MI 49015
    View profile for Sexual Assault Services(269) 245-3925

  12. #12 Blue Lakes Autism Services

    Based in Battle Creek

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    780 Capital Ave NE, Battle Creek, MI 49017
    View profile for Blue Lakes Autism Services(800) 653-4077

  13. #13 Randall E Riser MSW LMSW

    Based in Battle Creek

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 2.7★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.7★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    221 N Gordon St, Marshall, MI 49068
    View profile for Randall E Riser MSW LMSW(269) 781-9455

  14. #14 Psychological Consultants of Michigan, P.C.

    Based in Battle Creek

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 2.9★ from 23 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.9★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7 Heritage Oak Ln #1, Battle Creek, MI 49015
    View profile for Psychological Consultants of Michigan, P.C.(269) 968-2811

  15. #15 Functional Kids Therapy LLC

    Based in Battle Creek

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Medical clinic”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 64 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    777 Goguac St W, Battle Creek, MI 49015
    View profile for Functional Kids Therapy LLC(269) 223-7786

  16. #16 Summit Pointe

    Based in Battle Creek

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 2.4★ from 63 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.4★ from 63 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–8 PM · Tue 8 AM–7 PM · Wed 8 AM–8 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    175 College St, Battle Creek, MI 49037
    View profile for Summit Pointe(269) 966-1460

  18. #18 Avalon Behavioral Health

    Based in Battle Creek

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.9★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

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

    • 3.9★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    491 E Columbia Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49014
    View profile for Avalon Behavioral Health(269) 962-9611

  20. #20 Nicole Howe, MA, LPC

    Based in Battle Creek

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–7 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    15209 W Michigan Ave, Marshall, MI 49068
    View profile for Nicole Howe, MA, LPC(269) 781-9119

Also serving Battle Creek

20 more therapists and counselors within 15 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked therapists and counselors serving Battle Creek
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
40 Cal Dog Training Academy4.9★ (130)In Battle Creek
Behavioral Health Care3.0★ (2)In Battle Creek
Dr. Kameswara R. Tatineni, MD4.5★ (26)In Battle Creek
Dr. Randall Haugen, Ph.D.3.3★ (7)In Battle Creek
Elishae S. Johnson, MA5.0★ (1)In Battle Creek
Griffith Brown, LPC, CAADC4.0★ (2)In Battle Creek
Jason R. Johnson, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC5.0★ (10)In Battle Creek
John Tobin, PHD5.0★ (3)In Battle Creek
Kimberly K. Wisdorf-Houtkooper, PHD5.0★ (2)In Battle Creek
Lisa Y. Ottenhoff, LMSW, ACSW5.0★ (2)In Battle Creek
Mark Hamilton, MA, CAADC, LLP5.0★ (3)In Battle Creek
Merridessa Katz, LLP3.0★ (2)In Battle Creek
Pediatric Psycological Services, PLLC5.0★ (2)In Battle Creek
Primary Care Psychology5.0★ (1)In Battle Creek
Rouhani Marjaneh MD3.6★ (7)In Battle Creek
Senshu, LLC1.0★ (1)In Battle Creek
Stephanie Fedele, MA5.0★ (7)In Battle Creek
Timothy Strang, PHD4.3★ (3)In Battle Creek
Victory Clinical Services - Battle Creek4.0★ (19)In Battle Creek
Wings Of A Dove Foundation, Inc.5.0★ (1)In Battle Creek

How we ranked Battle Creek therapists and counselors

We scored 23 Battle Creek therapists and counselors 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 Battle Creek 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 therapist

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure they regularly work with clients who have your concern, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. Check which license they hold (for example LPC, LCSW, LMFT or RP) and look it up with the board or 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 therapist

  • Are you accepting new clients, and how soon could I start?
  • Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
  • How often do you work with concerns like mine?
  • 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.

Therapists and counselors in Battle Creek: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Battle Creek?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Battle Creek, MI is Skywood Recovery with an RP Score of 80/100. It has 4.2★ from 331 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Pasadena Villa Great Lakes (#2) and Karma House Community Wellness Center (#3) follow. We ranked 23 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Battle Creek?

RankedPsychologists ranks 23 therapists and counselors serving Battle Creek, MI. 22 of them are based in Battle Creek; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 15 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 therapists and counselors in Battle Creek work on weekends?

5 of 23 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Skywood Recovery (#1), Pasadena Villa Great Lakes (#2) and Functional Kids Therapy LLC (#15). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Battle Creek therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 23 rated therapists and counselors in Battle Creek is 4.2★, with a median of 7 reviews. Skywood Recovery has the most, 331 reviews, and ranks #1. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank therapists and counselors?

Each 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 therapists and counselors outside Battle Creek count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Battle Creek city center, our service radius for therapists and counselors. 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 therapists and counselors 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 therapists and counselors in Battle Creek ranked?

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

Is a licensed counselor the same as a psychologist?

No. Licensed professional counselors, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists and, in Ontario, registered psychotherapists hold their own licenses and answer to their own boards or colleges. They provide talk therapy for many of the same concerns; formal psychological testing is usually done by a psychologist.

Can I see a 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 Battle Creek

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 23 therapists and counselors serving Battle Creek.

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