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Best Therapists And Counselors in Lake Jackson, TX (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Lake Jackson: Infinite Recovery Treatment Center - Houston Admissions, RP Score 78/100; 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 21

    Most-reviewed: MyCHN Freeport, 884 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 26 ranked; ranked #21.

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

26 Lake Jackson therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 4 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 26 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Lake Jackson 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 Lake Jackson at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Infinite Recovery Treatment Center - Houston Admissions784.9★ (31)Houston, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Steve Sutherland, LPC753.7★ (3)Lake Jackson——
3MYS Counseling & Assessment Lake Jackson734.2★ (14)Lake JacksonSat—
4Next Step Psychiatric Care & Wellness724.8★ (50)Lake Jackson——
5Healthy Growth Mindset, LLC715.0★ (8)Lake Jackson——
6Erica D. Dolan-Phillips PhD, LPC, NCC715.0★ (10)Lake Jackson——
7Psychology Works704.5★ (19)Lake Jackson——
8Texas Family Solutions LLC704.2★ (15)Lake Jackson——
9Empatico Counseling705.0★ (5)Lake Jackson——
10FIRSTPOINT PSYCHIATRY704.0★ (63)Lake Jackson——

The 26 best therapists and counselors in Lake Jackson, 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 Lake Jackson

    #1 Infinite Recovery Treatment Center - Houston Admissions

    Based in Houston, 2 mi away

    78/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1000 Main St Ste 2300, Houston, TX 77002
    View profile for Infinite Recovery Treatment Center - Houston Admissions(281) 336-8498

  2. #2 Steve Sutherland, LPC

    Based in Lake Jackson

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    115 Dixie Dr Ste 250, Lake Jackson, TX 77566
    View profile for Steve Sutherland, LPC(281) 794-7414

  5. #5 Healthy Growth Mindset, LLC

    Based in Lake Jackson

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 7 AM–6 PM · Wed–Thu 7 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    104 Circle Way St Ste B, Lake Jackson, TX 77566
    View profile for Healthy Growth Mindset, LLC(979) 217-1789

  7. #7 Psychology Works

    Based in Lake Jackson

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.5★ from 19 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–5 PM · Tue–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    471 This Way, Lake Jackson, TX 77566
    View profile for Psychology Works(979) 285-9242

  8. #8 Texas Family Solutions LLC

    Based in Lake Jackson

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.2★ from 15 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    109 Circle Way, Lake Jackson, TX 77566
    View profile for Texas Family Solutions LLC(979) 297-4335

  9. #9 Empatico Counseling

    Based in Lake Jackson

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue 11 AM–6 PM · Wed 9 AM–12 PM · Thu 11 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    222 Parking Way St, Lake Jackson, TX 77566
    View profile for Empatico Counseling(281) 317-0584

  10. #10 FIRSTPOINT PSYCHIATRY

    Based in Lake Jackson

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.0★ from 63 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 63 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    201 Oak Dr S #102, Lake Jackson, TX 77566
    View profile for FIRSTPOINT PSYCHIATRY(979) 529-9050

  11. #11 His Love Counseling Services

    Based in Lake Jackson

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 9 AM–3 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 9 AM–3 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    310 Flag Lake Dr, Lake Jackson, TX 77566
    View profile for His Love Counseling Services(979) 297-3236

  12. #12 Heather Melass, LPC

    Based in Lake Jackson

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    104 Circle Way St Ste B, Lake Jackson, TX 77566
    View profile for Heather Melass, LPC(979) 217-1789

  13. #13 Charlotte Ponish, LPC

    Based in Lake Jackson

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–5 PM · Tue 10 AM–5:30 PM · Wed–Thu 10 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    222 Parking Way St, Lake Jackson, TX 77566
    View profile for Charlotte Ponish, LPC(657) 777-8176

  14. #14 John R Barnhart, MA, LPC

    Based in Lake Jackson

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 2 PM–5 PM · Tue–Thu 9:30 AM–12 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    122 West Way Ste. 405A, Lake Jackson, TX 77566
    View profile for John R Barnhart, MA, LPC(832) 685-8775

  16. #16 MyCHN Angleton Oasis

    Based in Angleton, 9 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    303 E Locust St, Angleton, TX 77515
    View profile for MyCHN Angleton Oasis(281) 824-1480

  21. #21 MyCHN Freeport

    Based in Freeport, 6 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 884 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family practice physician”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 884 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    905 N Gulf Blvd, Freeport, TX 77541
    View profile for MyCHN Freeport(281) 824-1480

  22. #22 Brazosport Psychiatric Clinic

    Based in Angleton, 9 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 2.6★ from 20 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.6★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    209 E Mulberry St Ste 400 (2d floor, Angleton, TX 77515
    View profile for Brazosport Psychiatric Clinic(979) 331-3121

  23. #23 Gulf Coast Center

    Based in Angleton, 10 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.2★ from 26 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.2★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    101 Tigner St, Angleton, TX 77515
    View profile for Gulf Coast Center(979) 848-0933

  24. #24 Gulf Coast Center

    Based in Angleton, 11 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 1.6★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 1.6★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2352 E Mulberry St, Angleton, TX 77515
    View profile for Gulf Coast Center(979) 848-8420

  25. #25 Ajay Aggarwal, MD

    Based in Lake Jackson

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and proximity: 2.7★ from 18 Google reviews, based in Lake Jackson.

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

    • 2.7★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    201 Oak Dr #105, Lake Jackson, TX 77566
    View profile for Ajay Aggarwal, MD(979) 285-9995

All 26 therapists and counselors

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

therapists and counselors in Lake Jackson, ranks 26 to 26
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26ADAPT Programs - Angleton484.8★ (77)11 mi

Also serving Lake Jackson

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 Lake Jackson
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Alcorn Leonard DIn Lake Jackson
Clevenger SandraIn Lake Jackson
Diagnostic and Counseling Services PLLCIn Lake Jackson
Dr. Kenneth Osiezagha3.3★ (33)In Lake Jackson
Gabriela Polanco, LMFT-AssociateIn Lake Jackson
Gaston Angela4.5★ (2)9 mi
God Strength Ministries/CounselingIn Lake Jackson
Josie Mueller, MAIn Lake Jackson
Lake Jackson Family Care4.9★ (18)In Lake Jackson
Lowell W. Adams Jr, PhDIn Lake Jackson
Michelle Hendrick, LPC5.0★ (1)In Lake Jackson
Paige Potts Counseling5.0★ (1)In Lake Jackson
Pasito a Pasito ABA - Lake Jackson TXIn Lake Jackson
Pasito a Pasito ABA LLC3.6★ (7)In Lake Jackson
Rebecca A. Hamilton, LMSWIn Lake Jackson
Sandy Alvarez MS LBSW LPC5.0★ (1)In Lake Jackson
Stairway To Recovery5.0★ (2)9 mi
Successful Solutions Psychotherapy, PLLCIn Lake Jackson
Sutherland SteveIn Lake Jackson
Thrive in Vida Counseling and Consulting LLCIn Lake Jackson

How we ranked Lake Jackson therapists and counselors

We scored 26 Lake Jackson 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 Lake Jackson 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 Lake Jackson: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Lake Jackson?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Lake Jackson, TX is Infinite Recovery Treatment Center - Houston Admissions with an RP Score of 78/100. It has 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Steve Sutherland, LPC (#2) and MYS Counseling & Assessment Lake Jackson (#3) follow. We ranked 26 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Lake Jackson?

RankedPsychologists ranks 26 therapists and counselors serving Lake Jackson, TX. 15 of them are based in Lake Jackson; 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 Lake Jackson work on weekends?

4 of 26 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Infinite Recovery Treatment Center - Houston Admissions (#1), MYS Counseling & Assessment Lake Jackson (#3) and Trouble To Triumph Counseling (#15). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Lake Jackson therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 26 rated therapists and counselors in Lake Jackson is 4.6★, with a median of 15 reviews. MyCHN Freeport has the most, 884 reviews, and ranks #21. 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 Lake Jackson count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 26 therapists and counselors serving Lake Jackson.

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