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Best Therapists And Counselors in Lakeland North, WA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Lakeland North: Break Free Therapy, PLLC, RP Score 75/100; 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 4

    Most-reviewed: Seattle Pain Relief, 545 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 385 ranked; ranked #4.

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

385 Lakeland North therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 77 open Saturdays and 41 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 385 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Lakeland North 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 Lakeland North at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Break Free Therapy, PLLC755.0★ (17)Federal Way, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Emerald City Treatment Clinic744.7★ (13)Federal Way, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Telecare King County Evaluation & Treatment Center (E&T)733.3★ (15)Federal Way, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Seattle Pain Relief714.3★ (545)Federal Way, 4 mi awaySatMost reviews
5Thrive Counseling Center713.9★ (21)Federal Way, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Federal Way Christian Counseling714.8★ (40)Federal Way, 3 mi awaySat—
7Inner Well Counseling and Art Therapy715.0★ (3)Federal Way, 2 mi away——
8Angela Fosmark, MA, LMHC, NCC705.0★ (3)Federal Way, 3 mi away——
9Fitzgerald Queenie703.4★ (5)Auburn, 3 mi away——
10Zabinska Katrina E705.0★ (3)Kent, 3 mi away——

The 385 best therapists and counselors in Lakeland North, 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 Lakeland North

    Based in Federal Way, 3 mi away

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    31919 1st Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003
  2. Based in Federal Way, 4 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.3★ from 545 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 545 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    35002 Pacific Hwy S a105, Federal Way, WA 98003
  3. Based in Federal Way, 3 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.9★ from 21 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.9★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–9 PM · Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    33400 9th Ave S Ste 100, Federal Way, WA 98003
  4. Based in Auburn, 3 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    4238 Auburn Wy N, Auburn, WA 98002
  5. Based in Kent, 3 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 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
    1851 Central Pl S #204, Kent, WA 98030
  6. Based in Kent, 4 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun 4 PM–8 PM
    Address
    410 3rd Ave S, Kent, WA 98032
  7. Based in Kent, 5 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    24909 104th Ave SE #101, Kent, WA 98030
  8. Based in Bonney Lake, 6 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 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
    7224 Pacific Hwy E, Milton, WA 98354
  9. Based in Des Moines, 3 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.7★ from 443 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 443 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–7 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    26401 Pacific Hwy S, Des Moines, WA 98198
  10. Based in Federal Way, 3 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 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
    33440 1st Way S #204, Federal Way, WA 98003
  11. Based in Auburn, 3 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.4★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.4★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    515 M St NE, Auburn, WA 98002
  12. Based in Federal Way, 3 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    33600 6th Ave S #108, Federal Way, WA 98003
  13. Based in Kent, 4 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    615 W Titus St, Kent, WA 98032
  14. Based in Federal Way, 3 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.7★ from 72 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 72 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    33930 Weyerhaeuser Way S Ste 220, Federal Way, WA 98001
  15. Based in Tacoma, 9 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.9★ from 65 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 65 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–9 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun 3 PM–9 PM
    Address
    621 Pacific Ave #302, Tacoma, WA 98402
  16. Based in Kent, 5 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    10024 SE 240th St #116, Kent, WA 98031

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

therapists and counselors in Lakeland North, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Gillis Joe I684.3★ (6)5 mi
27The Center for Excellence in Marriage and Family Therapy PLLC675.0★ (20)10 mi
28RI International - Fife Recovery Response Center672.8★ (33)7 mi
29Counseling Services For Wellbeing674.8★ (315)9 mi
30Gina Palumbo, MA675.0★ (8)9 mi
31Life in Balance (LB) Psychiatry674.8★ (22)3 mi
32King County Sexual Assault Resource Center664.1★ (20)10 mi
33Mindful Therapy Group - Seattle - Southcenter664.0★ (292)9 mi
34Sunshine Care Inc. in Tukwila, WA664.7★ (10)8 mi
35Bayview Recovery663.5★ (68)10 mi
36All In ABA Therapy665.0★ (10)3 mi
37Park Place Mental Health663.3★ (12)10 mi
38OCD Anxiety Centers665.0★ (13)3 mi
39Thawminds Mental Health Service665.0★ (6)3 mi
40Tracey Hunt, MSW, LICSW653.9★ (11)5 mi
41Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care Landing653.7★ (30)3 mi
42ONPOINT INTEGRATED HEALTH AND ADVANCED PSYCHIATRY654.9★ (76)9 mi
43Wendy Long, Counselor654.9★ (7)3 mi
44Rainy Day Therapy655.0★ (16)3 mi
45Renewed Heart Therapy655.0★ (9)3 mi
46Connection Therapy Center655.0★ (3)7 mi
47Linda Hanby Family Therapy653.3★ (8)7 mi
48Health Professionals Institute653.9★ (79)3 mi
49LightHeart Mental Health Therapists and Psychiatrists - Federal Way653.8★ (114)3 mi
50Heramba Mental Healthcare654.0★ (57)3 mi

Also serving Lakeland North

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 Lakeland North
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Continuing Behavior Support TXIn Lakeland North
Edgewood Counseling5.0★ (2)7 mi
Ellie Mental Health5.0★ (2)3 mi
Erika Newitt, Counselor5.0★ (2)3 mi
Infinity EFT IntensivesIn Lakeland North
Jade Hall, Counselor5.0★ (2)3 mi
Kayla Scheiber, Your Sacred Center, PLLC5.0★ (1)In Lakeland North
Kent Counseling Center5.0★ (2)5 mi
Lotus Behavioral Health Llc5.0★ (2)7 mi
Lydia Huber, Counselor3.0★ (2)3 mi
Modern Youth5.0★ (2)3 mi
Mosaic Counseling LLC5.0★ (2)3 mi
Mountain View Family Counseling5.0★ (2)3 mi
Nancy Eveleth5.0★ (2)8 mi
Northwest Counsel5.0★ (2)3 mi
Northwest Resources One5.0★ (2)3 mi
Seattle EMDR Associates3.0★ (2)3 mi
Theresa Lock, PhD3.0★ (2)7 mi
Valid Counseling, PLLCIn Lakeland North
Winding Roots TherapyIn Lakeland North

How we ranked Lakeland North therapists and counselors

We scored 385 Lakeland North 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 Lakeland North 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 Lakeland North: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Lakeland North?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Lakeland North, WA is Break Free Therapy, PLLC with an RP Score of 75/100. It has 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Emerald City Treatment Clinic (#2) and Telecare King County Evaluation & Treatment Center (E&T) (#3) follow. We ranked 385 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Lakeland North?

RankedPsychologists ranks 385 therapists and counselors serving Lakeland North, WA. 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 Lakeland North work on weekends?

77 of 385 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 41 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Break Free Therapy, PLLC (#1), Emerald City Treatment Clinic (#2) and Telecare King County Evaluation & Treatment Center (E&T) (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Lakeland North therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 385 rated therapists and counselors in Lakeland North is 4.4★, with a median of 9 reviews. Seattle Pain Relief has the most, 545 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Lakeland North count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Lakeland North 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 Lakeland North 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 Lakeland North

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 385 therapists and counselors serving Lakeland North.
  2. November 2026: 6 duplicate listings merged.