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Best Therapists And Counselors in Grand Haven, MI (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Grand Haven: Great Lakes Medical Spa, RP Score 75/100; 4.5★ from 48 Google reviews.

  2. 28

    Most-reviewed: Muskegon Family Care, 236 Google reviews at 3.5★, the most of 50 ranked; ranked #28.

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

50 Grand Haven therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 6 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.0★ across 50 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Grand Haven 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 Grand Haven at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Great Lakes Medical Spa754.5★ (48)Grand Haven—Overall
2Start & Associates Psychological Support724.1★ (10)Grand HavenSat · Sun · Evenings—
3Isabel's House714.0★ (7)Grand Haven——
4Parmelee & Associates Psychological Consulting713.9★ (7)Grand Haven——
5Community Mental Health Services713.0★ (8)Grand Haven——
6Morr Counseling LLC695.0★ (5)Norton Shores, 2 mi away——
7Compassionate Christian Counseling684.7★ (14)Grand HavenEvenings—
8Mosaic Counseling674.2★ (21)Grand Haven——
9The Shoreline Center674.5★ (10)Grand HavenEvenings—
10Daniel V. Qualls, LPC664.4★ (7)Grand Haven——

The 50 best therapists and counselors in Grand Haven, 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 Grand Haven

    Based in Grand Haven

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.5★ from 48 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 48 Google reviews
    Address
    113 W Savidge St, Spring Lake, MI 49456
  2. Based in Grand Haven

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.0★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    107 S Division St, Spring Lake, MI 49456
  3. Based in Norton Shores, 2 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 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
    17208 Van Wagoner St, Spring Lake, MI 49456
  4. Based in Grand Haven

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.2★ from 21 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1703 S Despelder St, Grand Haven, MI 49417
  5. Based in Grand Haven

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.5★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    16925 Ability Wy, Grand Haven, MI 49417
  6. Based in Grand Haven

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    923 S Beechtree St #10, Grand Haven, MI 49417
  7. Based in Grand Haven

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    41 Washington Ave Ste 367, Grand Haven, MI 49417
  8. Based in Grand Haven

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 11 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    120 S 5th St, Grand Haven, MI 49417
  9. Based in Grand Haven

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship 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–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    14998 Cleveland St Ste H, Spring Lake, MI 49456
  10. Based in Norton Shores, 2 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    17194 Van Wagoner Rd, Spring Lake, MI 49456
  11. Based in Muskegon, 9 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 3.5★ from 100 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.5★ from 100 Google reviews
    Address
    131 Seaway Dr, Muskegon, MI 49444
  12. Based in Norton Shores, 7 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    Mail #555, 800 E Ellis Rd Suite 201, Norton Shores, MI 49441
  13. Based in Norton Shores, 9 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.5★ from 26 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 12 PM–7:30 PM · Tue 9 AM–8 PM · Wed–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat closed · Sun 11 AM–2 PM
    Address
    3611 Henry St, Norton Shores, MI 49441
  14. Based in Norton Shores, 7 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue–Wed 9 AM–7 PM · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    800 E Ellis Rd, Norton Shores, MI 49441
  15. #23 AWAKEN

    Based in Norton Shores, 4 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 9 AM–7 PM · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1350 Judson Rd, Norton Shores, MI 49456

All 50 therapists and counselors

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in RP Score order; each links to its profile.

therapists and counselors in Grand Haven, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Eastside Outpatient Services573.3★ (20)10 mi
27Emerging Paths LLC573.7★ (3)11 mi
28Muskegon Family Care573.5★ (236)10 mi
29ACAC, Inc.573.5★ (8)12 mi
30Counseling Center of West Michigan - Muskegon Campus563.6★ (11)12 mi
31Muskegon Flourishing Minds565.0★ (6)9 mi
32The Healing Village563.9★ (7)10 mi
33Unity Counseling, LLC - Muskegon553.4★ (5)13 mi
34Services of Hope/Servicios de Esperanza, LLC- Services of Hope554.0★ (29)12 mi
35Anne Tyson LMSW LLC555.0★ (3)14 mi
36Integral Psychological Services - Muskegon545.0★ (6)12 mi
37Harbor Psychological Associates544.6★ (10)12 mi
38Cornerstone Counseling544.5★ (8)12 mi
39Shores Counseling543.7★ (3)7 mi
40West Michigan Psychological Services534.0★ (8)12 mi
41Services Of Hope533.7★ (13)12 mi
42Shoreline Counseling535.0★ (4)12 mi
43Trinity Health Behavioral Health - Muskegon532.3★ (24)11 mi
44Integrated Health Clinic (IHC)523.7★ (3)12 mi
45Guided Development Family Psychiatric Care523.0★ (8)In Grand Haven
46HealthWest512.5★ (86)12 mi
47Hackley Community Care - Medical & Mental Health Services473.6★ (31)11 mi
48Rebound Home & Community ABA Therapy465.0★ (3)12 mi
49Lakeshore Regional Entity442.3★ (3)7 mi
50Muskegon Teen Health Center404.6★ (5)11 mi

Also serving Grand Haven

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 Grand Haven
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Allen Winebarger, PHD3.5★ (15)In Grand Haven
Auffrey Joseph J PhD2.6★ (5)In Grand Haven
Carolyn Jordan, LMFT5.0★ (1)In Grand Haven
Christine M. Platt, PHD5.0★ (1)In Grand Haven
Counseling & Consulting LLC3.0★ (2)In Grand Haven
Counseling Center of West Michigan - Grand Haven Campus5.0★ (2)In Grand Haven
David G. Beighley, PHD5.0★ (1)In Grand Haven
Ellie Mental Health5.0★ (1)In Grand Haven
First Light Counseling LLC5.0★ (1)In Grand Haven
International Wellness Partners4.0★ (1)In Grand Haven
James L. Kolbe, LPC1.0★ (1)In Grand Haven
Janice Beuschel, PHD5.0★ (1)In Grand Haven
Jeremy W. Drake, MA5.0★ (1)In Grand Haven
Kyle Williams, LMSW ACSWIn Grand Haven
Mahacek Mark B PhD4.0★ (1)In Grand Haven
New Path LLC1.0★ (1)In Grand Haven
Reach For Recovery4.6★ (5)In Grand Haven
Sheila Day5.0★ (1)In Grand Haven
Sieradzki & Associates5.0★ (1)In Grand Haven
Take Heart Counseling5.0★ (1)In Grand Haven

How we ranked Grand Haven therapists and counselors

We scored 50 Grand Haven 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 Grand Haven 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 Grand Haven: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Grand Haven?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Grand Haven, MI is Great Lakes Medical Spa with an RP Score of 75/100. It has 4.5★ from 48 Google reviews. Start & Associates Psychological Support (#2) and Isabel's House (#3) follow. We ranked 50 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Grand Haven?

RankedPsychologists ranks 50 therapists and counselors serving Grand Haven, MI. 16 of them are based in Grand Haven; 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 Grand Haven work on weekends?

6 of 50 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Start & Associates Psychological Support (#2), Vantage Counseling formerly Healing Place Counseling (#22) and Hope & Wholeness Psychology Center (#24). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Grand Haven therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 50 rated therapists and counselors in Grand Haven is 4.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. Muskegon Family Care has the most, 236 reviews, and ranks #28. 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 Grand Haven count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Grand Haven 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 Grand Haven 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 Grand Haven

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 50 therapists and counselors serving Grand Haven.