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Best Therapists And Counselors in Cedar Lake, IN (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Cedar Lake: Be Your Very Best, RP Score 70/100; 4.1★ from 7 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 1 PM.

  2. 10

    Most-reviewed: Clarity Clinic NWI, 467 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 114 ranked; ranked #10.

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

114 Cedar Lake therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 37 open Saturdays and 12 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.2★ across 114 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Cedar Lake 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 Cedar Lake at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Be Your Very Best704.1★ (7)Cedar LakeSatOverall
2ChangeWorks Psychology Ltd.685.0★ (6)Cedar Lake——
3Recovery Works Merrillville673.4★ (76)Merrillville, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Trinity Counseling Resources674.6★ (38)Crown Point, 6 mi awaySat · Evenings—
5NorthShore Health Centers - Crown Point674.7★ (321)Crown Point, 6 mi away——
6Never Alone Recovery675.0★ (117)Munster, 14 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Crown Counseling Services664.0★ (81)Crown Point, 6 mi awaySat · Evenings—
8Grace to Change Ministries665.0★ (22)Schererville, 8 mi away——
9Adriane T.Wilk LCPC,LMHC, ATW Professional Counseling665.0★ (13)Crown Point, 6 mi awaySat · Evenings—
10Clarity Clinic NWI654.5★ (467)Munster, 13 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews

The 114 best therapists and counselors in Cedar Lake, 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 Cedar Lake

    #1 Be Your Very Best

    Based in Cedar Lake

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.1★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Be Your Very Best(219) 663-3900

  2. #2 ChangeWorks Psychology Ltd.

    Based in Cedar Lake

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 8 AM–3 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    13129 W 118th Pl, Cedar Lake, IN 46303
    View profile for ChangeWorks Psychology Ltd.(312) 219-5520

  3. #3 Recovery Works Merrillville

    Based in Merrillville, 8 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.4★ from 76 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.4★ from 76 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    201 W 89th Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410
    View profile for Recovery Works Merrillville(219) 472-0066

  4. #4 Trinity Counseling Resources

    Based in Crown Point, 6 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.6★ from 38 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 38 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–9 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1404 - 1406 E Joliet St, Crown Point, IN 46307
    View profile for Trinity Counseling Resources(219) 736-8100

  6. #6 Never Alone Recovery

    Based in Munster, 14 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 117 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 117 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    8329 Harrison Ave, Munster, IN 46321
    View profile for Never Alone Recovery(844) 525-1416

  7. #7 Crown Counseling Services

    Based in Crown Point, 6 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.0★ from 81 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 81 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1308 N Main St, Crown Point, IN 46307
    View profile for Crown Counseling Services(219) 663-6353

  10. #10 Clarity Clinic NWI

    Based in Munster, 13 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.5★ from 467 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 467 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–3 PM
    Address
    9250 Columbia Ave e2, Munster, IN 46321
    View profile for Clarity Clinic NWI(219) 595-0043

  17. #17 Mona Elsalaymeh

    Based in Schererville, 8 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 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
    228 W Lincoln Hwy Ste 116, Schererville, IN 46375
    View profile for Mona Elsalaymeh(708) 739-8536

  20. #20 CleanSlate Outpatient Addiction Medicine

    Based in Merrillville, 9 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.7★ from 155 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 155 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–4 PM · Wed 8 AM–7 PM · Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8601 Connecticut St, Merrillville, IN 46410
    View profile for CleanSlate Outpatient Addiction Medicine(219) 525-3495

  22. #22 Dr. Anthony Grady

    Based in Merrillville, 8 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    9111 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410
    View profile for Dr. Anthony Grady(773) 213-4441

  24. #24 John L Cece

    Based in Crown Point, 5 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 3.8★ from 11 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.8★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    442 S Main St, Crown Point, IN 46307
    View profile for John L Cece(219) 662-3977

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

therapists and counselors in Cedar Lake, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26~Dr. S Mishevski ~ Therapist /Psychologist- Therapy in NWI624.3★ (17)11 mi
27Nina Hartman Counseling614.3★ (17)10 mi
28Infinity Counseling & Wellness Center, LLC614.8★ (22)8 mi
29ABCS Therapy - Addiction and Behavioral Counseling Services, Inc.614.8★ (45)9 mi
30Epiphany And Company Counseling Services , LLC614.4★ (30)8 mi
31Awakenings Counseling Center613.7★ (16)9 mi
32Survive & Thrive Counseling, Inc.613.9★ (13)9 mi
33NWI Hypnosis Center602.3★ (3)6 mi
34AleraVia Healing Center605.0★ (26)9 mi
35New Leaf Resources603.8★ (6)7 mi
36Franciscan Behavioral Health Dyer602.7★ (26)10 mi
37Coriano Yolanda602.6★ (5)5 mi
38Milestones Counseling Center PLLC604.3★ (16)11 mi
39Christina Dust, LMFT605.0★ (3)11 mi
40Aperion Care Chicago Heights593.2★ (74)15 mi
41Life Strategies593.9★ (14)8 mi
42Regional Health Systems - Merrillville Care Center593.2★ (47)8 mi
43WellHome Psychology595.0★ (10)10 mi
44Human Nature Arts583.7★ (3)12 mi
45All Pieces Fit Inc - Autism Center584.6★ (11)9 mi
46National Youth Advocate Program584.2★ (5)8 mi
47Grace Counseling & Associates, Inc583.7★ (3)7 mi
48Adapt For Life (AFL) Autism Services585.0★ (5)9 mi
49Ruth's Family Therapy583.4★ (16)9 mi
50Franciscan Behavioral Health Outpatient Crown Point582.2★ (23)7 mi

Also serving Cedar Lake

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 Cedar Lake
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
ALL THINGS AUTISM3.0★ (2)13 mi
Angela Vanderberg FNP-BC, PMHNP-C5.0★ (2)9 mi
Ann LaFrance PsyD5.0★ (2)13 mi
Brilliant Minds Behavioral Health and ABA Services5.0★ (2)12 mi
Building Blocks of Life ABA Therapy5.0★ (2)12 mi
Compass Counseling of Northwest Indiana, LLC5.0★ (2)6 mi
Donna M. Ruebensam, LCSW5.0★ (2)10 mi
Franciscan Physician Network Behavioral Health Crown Point3.0★ (2)7 mi
Franciscan Physician Network Behavioral Health Munster5.0★ (2)13 mi
Harsha Recovery Center5.0★ (2)9 mi
Jesus Reyes, LCSW1.5★ (2)7 mi
Lawrence Pincus and Associates, Inc.5.0★ (2)10 mi
Lucinda Franco, BA5.0★ (2)8 mi
Milestone Therapy3.0★ (2)9 mi
Nelson John M5.0★ (2)10 mi
North Star Services1.0★ (2)8 mi
Pathways to Calm, LLC- Rhonda Voas, LCSW5.0★ (2)5 mi
Rosecrance Therapies | Dyer/St. John5.0★ (2)6 mi
Uniquely Resilient, PLLC5.0★ (2)12 mi
Wholeness Behavioral Health5.0★ (2)13 mi

How we ranked Cedar Lake therapists and counselors

We scored 114 Cedar Lake 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 Cedar Lake 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 Cedar Lake: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Cedar Lake?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Cedar Lake, IN is Be Your Very Best with an RP Score of 70/100. It has 4.1★ from 7 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 1 PM. ChangeWorks Psychology Ltd. (#2) and Recovery Works Merrillville (#3) follow. We ranked 114 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Cedar Lake?

RankedPsychologists ranks 114 therapists and counselors serving Cedar Lake, IN. 2 of them are based in Cedar Lake; 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 Cedar Lake work on weekends?

37 of 114 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 12 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Be Your Very Best (#1), Recovery Works Merrillville (#3) and Trinity Counseling Resources (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Cedar Lake therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 114 rated therapists and counselors in Cedar Lake is 4.2★, with a median of 11 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 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 Cedar Lake count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Cedar Lake 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 Cedar Lake 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 Cedar Lake

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 114 therapists and counselors serving Cedar Lake.

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