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

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Lake Station: Crisis Center, Inc, RP Score 73/100; 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 14

    Most-reviewed: Clarity Clinic NWI, 467 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 155 ranked; ranked #14.

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

155 Lake Station therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 47 open Saturdays and 15 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.0★ across 155 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Lake Station 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 Station at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Crisis Center, Inc733.7★ (9)Gary, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Renewell Counseling, LLC725.0★ (3)Lake Station——
3Joyful Alegria714.9★ (16)Portage, 1 mi awaySat · Evenings—
4Parks Associates PC694.7★ (12)Portage, 4 mi away——
5Care Counseling Services693.1★ (9)Valparaiso, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Relational Wellness Therapy and Consulting675.0★ (13)Hobart, 4 mi awaySat · Evenings—
7Never Alone Recovery665.0★ (117)Munster, 14 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Benjamin Leon665.0★ (3)Gary, 5 mi away——
9Recovery Works Merrillville653.4★ (76)Merrillville, 10 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10NWI Clarity Clinic Merrillville654.5★ (22)Merrillville, 9 mi awaySat · Sun—

The 155 best therapists and counselors in Lake Station, 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 Station

    #1 Crisis Center, Inc

    Based in Gary, 2 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 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–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    101 Montgomery St, Gary, IN 46403
    View profile for Crisis Center, Inc(219) 938-7070

  3. #3 Joyful Alegria

    Based in Portage, 1 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    5120 Central Ave, Portage, IN 46368
    View profile for Joyful Alegria(219) 487-4388

  4. #4 Parks Associates PC

    Based in Portage, 4 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews
    Address
    6337 Central Ave, Portage, IN 46368
    View profile for Parks Associates PC(219) 763-1499

  5. #5 Care Counseling Services

    Based in Valparaiso, 6 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 3.1★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.1★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 12 AM–12 AM · Fri closed · Sat 10 AM–9 PM · Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    793 Juniper Rd #2, Valparaiso, IN 46385
    View profile for Care Counseling Services(219) 759-6760

  7. #7 Never Alone Recovery

    Based in Munster, 14 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 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

  8. #8 Benjamin Leon

    Based in Gary, 5 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 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
    3195 Broadway, Gary, IN 46409
    View profile for Benjamin Leon(219) 884-1655

  9. #9 Recovery Works Merrillville

    Based in Merrillville, 10 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 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

  14. #14 Clarity Clinic NWI

    Based in Munster, 14 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 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 Pillars of Wellness Inc. / Anxiety, Depression and Addiction Therapy

    Based in Hobart, 4 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.1★ from 11 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.1★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1265 S Lake Park Ave Ste B, Hobart, IN 46342
    View profile for Pillars of Wellness Inc. / Anxiety, Depression and Addiction Therapy(219) 323-3311

  18. #18 CleanSlate Outpatient Addiction Medicine

    Based in Merrillville, 9 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 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

  19. #19 Jeffrey R Robertson Inc

    Based in Valparaiso, 12 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.7★ from 76 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 76 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8:15 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1812 Finney Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383
    View profile for Jeffrey R Robertson Inc(219) 771-1219

  21. #21 Porter-Starke Services

    Based in Portage, 3 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 2.6★ from 60 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.6★ from 60 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3176 Lancer St, Portage, IN 46368
    View profile for Porter-Starke Services(219) 762-9557

  22. #22 Porter-Starke Services Crisis Center & Inpatient Care Center

    Based in Valparaiso, 11 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 1.6★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 1.6★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    2301 Cumberland Dr Ste E, Valparaiso, IN 46383
    View profile for Porter-Starke Services Crisis Center & Inpatient Care Center(219) 476-4523

  23. #23 Sankofa Counseling

    Based in Valparaiso, 11 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 1 PM–5 PM · Tue 11 AM–5 PM · Wed 12 AM–12 AM · Thu 1:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 11 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    402 Wall St Ste 53, Valparaiso, IN 46383
    View profile for Sankofa Counseling(219) 929-6205

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

therapists and counselors in Lake Station, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26NorthShore Health Centers - Crown Point614.7★ (321)12 mi
27Fresh Start Counseling Services604.2★ (20)10 mi
28AleraVia Healing Center605.0★ (26)9 mi
29LPA Counseling604.6★ (22)11 mi
30More than thoughts counseling Monique Franklin605.0★ (5)6 mi
31Grace to Change Ministries605.0★ (22)13 mi
32The Center for Life Enrichment and Recovery602.6★ (5)10 mi
33Robert Kallus, Psychotherapist604.5★ (15)10 mi
34ABCS Therapy - Addiction and Behavioral Counseling Services, Inc.604.8★ (45)10 mi
35Crown Counseling Services604.0★ (81)12 mi
36Trinity Counseling Resources604.6★ (38)13 mi
37Awakenings Counseling Center603.7★ (16)10 mi
38Christina Dust, LMFT605.0★ (3)11 mi
39Dr. Anthony Grady602.3★ (3)10 mi
40WellHome Psychology595.0★ (10)8 mi
41Edgewater Health593.1★ (51)7 mi
42The Caring Corner593.8★ (10)7 mi
43Human Nature Arts593.7★ (3)11 mi
44Epiphany And Company Counseling Services , LLC594.4★ (30)10 mi
45Great Expectations ABA592.3★ (3)6 mi
46~Dr. S Mishevski ~ Therapist /Psychologist- Therapy in NWI594.3★ (17)13 mi
47Draga Ilievski Ph.D. LCSW594.5★ (6)12 mi
48Fresh Start Counseling583.8★ (16)14 mi
49Adriane T.Wilk LCPC,LMHC, ATW Professional Counseling585.0★ (13)13 mi
50Heartland Wellness Center584.6★ (19)10 mi

Also serving Lake Station

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 Station
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
ALL THINGS AUTISM3.0★ (2)6 mi
Amrita Uttamchandani, PsychologyIn Lake Station
Angela Vanderberg FNP-BC, PMHNP-C5.0★ (2)9 mi
Angela Welch5.0★ (2)11 mi
Beyond Boundaries5.0★ (2)11 mi
Bridge to Peace Counseling, LLC5.0★ (2)11 mi
Franciscan Physician Network Behavioral Health Crown Point3.0★ (2)11 mi
Gary Community Mental Health1.0★ (2)5 mi
Harsha Recovery Center5.0★ (2)9 mi
Inner Connections Counseling & Consulting4.0★ (2)4 mi
Lawrence Pincus and Associates, Inc.5.0★ (2)8 mi
Lucinda Franco, BA5.0★ (2)10 mi
Mid America Psychological & Counseling Services P.C.1.0★ (2)11 mi
Milestone Therapy3.0★ (2)9 mi
North Star Services1.0★ (2)10 mi
One Faith Intervention CounselingIn Lake Station
Parkdale Center - Mental Health Counseling5.0★ (2)10 mi
The Emotional Healing Space, LLCIn Lake Station
To Be Light Ministries Inc5.0★ (2)6 mi
Tri-City Mental Health-RBAIn Lake Station

How we ranked Lake Station therapists and counselors

We scored 155 Lake Station 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 Station 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 Station: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Lake Station?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Lake Station, IN is Crisis Center, Inc with an RP Score of 73/100. It has 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Renewell Counseling, LLC (#2) and Joyful Alegria (#3) follow. We ranked 155 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Lake Station?

RankedPsychologists ranks 155 therapists and counselors serving Lake Station, IN. 1 of them is based in Lake Station; 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 Station work on weekends?

47 of 155 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 15 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Crisis Center, Inc (#1), Joyful Alegria (#3) and Care Counseling Services (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Lake Station therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 155 rated therapists and counselors in Lake Station is 4.0★, with a median of 11 reviews. Clarity Clinic NWI has the most, 467 reviews, and ranks #14. 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 Station count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 155 therapists and counselors serving Lake Station.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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