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Best Therapists And Counselors in Bay City, MI (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Bay City: Bay City CRU, LLC, RP Score 76/100; 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 3

    Most-reviewed: List Psychological Services: Bay City, 192 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 66 ranked; ranked #3.

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

66 Bay City therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 18 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.0★ across 66 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Bay City 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 Bay City at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Bay City CRU, LLC765.0★ (3)Bay CitySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Bay Arenac Behavioral Health - Main Office763.7★ (3)Bay CitySat · Sun · Evenings—
3List Psychological Services: Bay City744.7★ (192)Bay CityEveningsMost reviews
4The Center For Emotional Health & Empowerment733.4★ (7)Bay City——
5Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center Bay City Outpatient732.6★ (10)Bay CitySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Great Lakes Bay Health Centers Bay City South724.5★ (139)Bay CityEvenings—
7Michigan Psychoanalytic Services724.6★ (20)Bay CitySat · Evenings—
8McLaren Bay Region - Behavioral Health Center722.4★ (18)Bay City——
9True North Integrative Counseling, LLC715.0★ (7)Bay CitySat · Evenings—
10Aspiring to Change Counseling Services714.0★ (12)Bay CitySat · Evenings—

The 66 best therapists and counselors in Bay City, 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 Bay City

    #1 Bay City CRU, LLC

    Based in Bay City

    76/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    3282 E North Union Rd, Bay City, MI 48706
    View profile for Bay City CRU, LLC(989) 391-9036

  5. #5 Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center Bay City Outpatient

    Based in Bay City

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 2.6★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.6★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–11 AM
    Address
    1106 Washington Ave, Bay City, MI 48708
    View profile for Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center Bay City Outpatient(989) 894-2991

  6. #6 Great Lakes Bay Health Centers Bay City South

    Based in Bay City

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.5★ from 139 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 139 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 7 AM–7 PM · Tue–Wed 7 AM–5 PM · Thu 7 AM–6 PM · Fri 7 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    102 E Main St, Bay City, MI 48708
    View profile for Great Lakes Bay Health Centers Bay City South(989) 922-5700

  9. #9 True North Integrative Counseling, LLC

    Based in Bay City

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 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 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–9 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    703 Washington Ave Suite 210, Bay City, MI 48708
    View profile for True North Integrative Counseling, LLC(989) 459-1616

  10. #10 Aspiring to Change Counseling Services

    Based in Bay City

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.0★ from 12 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–7 PM · Tue–Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1210 Salzburg Ave, Bay City, MI 48706
    View profile for Aspiring to Change Counseling Services(989) 492-0404

  11. #11 Dr. Sherry Baker

    Based in Bay City

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 10 AM–5 PM · Thu closed · Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat 12 PM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    601 N Van Buren St, Bay City, MI 48708
    View profile for Dr. Sherry Baker(989) 895-8356

  13. #13 MPA Group

    Based in Bay City

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.8★ from 30 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.8★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1217 S Euclid Ave, Bay City, MI 48706
    View profile for MPA Group(989) 667-9661

  15. #15 Vanderlaan Douglas G

    Based in Bay City

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    721 Washington Ave, Bay City, MI 48708
    View profile for Vanderlaan Douglas G(989) 450-1904

  16. #16 Delta Psychological

    Based in Bay City

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 3.8★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.8★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    114 N Tuscola Rd, Bay City, MI 48708
    View profile for Delta Psychological(989) 895-0788

  19. #19 Butterfly Effect Therapy

    Based in Bay City

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 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 1:30 PM–8 PM · Tue 3:30 PM–7:30 PM · Wed 1:30 PM–8 PM · Thu 11:30 AM–8 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    509 Center Ave Ste 100, Bay City, MI 48708
    View profile for Butterfly Effect Therapy(989) 249-3227

  24. #24 Shelterhouse

    Based in Midland, 15 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.4★ from 23 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    2500 Waldo Ave, Midland, MI 48642
    View profile for Shelterhouse(877) 216-6383

  25. #25 Encompass Therapy Center

    Based in Bay City

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Specialized clinic”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3710 Katalin Ct, Bay City, MI 48706
    View profile for Encompass Therapy Center(989) 324-2012

Therapists and counselors 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 66 ranked therapists and counselors here; the rest are on their profiles.

therapists and counselors in Bay City, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26CMU Health Psychological Services624.2★ (14)11 mi
27At The Cross Counseling614.6★ (10)10 mi
28Game Changer Therapy Services614.1★ (19)In Bay City
29Sycamore Therapy Services614.9★ (36)9 mi
30Training & Treatment Innovations602.2★ (6)10 mi
31Victory Clinic Dr. Evans John593.7★ (10)10 mi
32Future & Hope Counseling Services LLC594.0★ (12)11 mi
33Gary Hornfeld LMSW LMFT DIPLOMATE PLC.593.8★ (4)7 mi
34Brothers and Sisters In Recovery585.0★ (9)13 mi
35Healthy Roots Therapy LLC585.0★ (11)14 mi
36HNNP Saginaw Meadows583.7★ (6)13 mi
37Paradigm Behavioral Health, Inc584.2★ (13)9 mi
38Michigan Comprehensive Counseling582.0★ (3)12 mi
39Manifest Life Counseling584.8★ (23)15 mi
40Child & Family Services of Saginaw583.4★ (12)10 mi
41VA MH Annex584.6★ (7)10 mi
42Holm Counseling LLC.585.0★ (3)11 mi
43Human Kind - Colony Drive Location574.1★ (14)14 mi
44Hosanna Lifeskills Center572.3★ (3)12 mi
45Game Changer Therapy Services563.9★ (19)12 mi
46McDowell Healing Arts Center564.7★ (14)12 mi
47Guided Grace Mental Health Agency565.0★ (9)12 mi
48Centria Autism564.3★ (10)In Bay City
49Tri-County Mental Health Therapists555.0★ (12)13 mi
50MI Journey Therapy Services, LLC555.0★ (13)13 mi

Also serving Bay City

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 Bay City
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Access Alliance of Michigan3.0★ (2)In Bay City
Autism and Neurodiversity Services5.0★ (2)In Bay City
Creekside Counseling1.0★ (1)In Bay City
Dr. Scott Trylch Ed. D.2.5★ (2)In Bay City
Family Hope Center Bay Area4.2★ (5)In Bay City
Gary D. Roth, LPC5.0★ (1)In Bay City
Ingram Michael MD2.8★ (9)In Bay City
Jainullabdin Syed Md Pc3.8★ (9)In Bay City
Joseph K. Miller, PD5.0★ (2)In Bay City
Journey Counseling Center, LLC5.0★ (2)In Bay City
Lathia Mukesh MD2.5★ (17)In Bay City
Mrs. Ericka Booker5.0★ (2)In Bay City
Nancy J. Gardner, PsyD, LP, LPC3.0★ (2)In Bay City
Peer 360 Recovery Alliance4.6★ (7)In Bay City
Professional Counseling Services5.0★ (1)In Bay City
Rachel Prenzler, MSW5.0★ (2)In Bay City
Resilience Counseling & Forensic Consulting, LLC3.0★ (2)In Bay City
Samantha Schalk, LMSW, CAADC5.0★ (1)In Bay City
Tadeo Anne M MD3.0★ (2)In Bay City
Theresa M. Weaver, LPC Counseling5.0★ (1)In Bay City

How we ranked Bay City therapists and counselors

We scored 66 Bay City 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 Bay City 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 Bay City: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Bay City?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Bay City, MI is Bay City CRU, LLC with an RP Score of 76/100. It has 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Bay Arenac Behavioral Health - Main Office (#2) and List Psychological Services: Bay City (#3) follow. We ranked 66 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Bay City?

RankedPsychologists ranks 66 therapists and counselors serving Bay City, MI. 25 of them are based in Bay City; 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 Bay City work on weekends?

18 of 66 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Bay City CRU, LLC (#1), Bay Arenac Behavioral Health - Main Office (#2) and Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center Bay City Outpatient (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Bay City therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 66 rated therapists and counselors in Bay City is 4.0★, with a median of 12 reviews. List Psychological Services: Bay City has the most, 192 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Bay City count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Bay City 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 Bay City 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 Bay City

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 66 therapists and counselors serving Bay City.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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