59 child and teen therapists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Forest Lake: Christian Heart Counseling |Adult Child Psychologist Christian Teen Counseling, RP Score 57/100; 3.0★ from 8 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 3 PM.
Most-reviewed: Allina Health Coon Rapids Clinic, 647 Google reviews at 3.7★, the most of 59 ranked; ranked #16.
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59 Forest Lake child and teen therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 13 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.0★ across 59 rated practices.
Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.
| Rank | Business | RP Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christian Heart Counseling |Adult Child Psychologist Christian Teen Counseling | 57 | 3.0★ (8) | Stillwater, 18 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Murphy Psychological Services - Woodbury | 55 | 3.7★ (6) | Woodbury, 24 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Dr. Lonnie Widmer | 54 | 3.7★ (3) | Saint Paul, 24 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Sagent Behavioral Health - Hugo | 51 | 4.4★ (56) | Hugo, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Christin Oien, Counselor | 48 | 5.0★ (3) | Hugo, 9 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 6 | Sagent Behavioral Health - Blaine | 48 | 4.2★ (58) | Blaine, 14 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 7 | CenterLife Counseling, LLC | 48 | 3.9★ (7) | Blaine, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Vayda Mental Health Collab. | 47 | 4.5★ (15) | Coon Rapids, 17 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Stephanie Johnson Therapy | 47 | 4.5★ (16) | Saint Paul, 18 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Allina Health Champlin Clinic | 46 | 4.6★ (405) | Champlin, 22 mi away | — | — |
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.
Ranked #1 in Forest Lake
Based in Stillwater, 18 mi away
Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 3.0★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Woodbury, 24 mi away
Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Saint Paul, 24 mi away
Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hugo, 8 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.4★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Hugo, 9 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Blaine, 14 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.2★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Blaine, 9 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Coon Rapids, 17 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Paul, 18 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.5★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Champlin, 22 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 405 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Medical clinic”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Paul, 24 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Stillwater, 18 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.5★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Maplewood, 18 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.5★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Shoreview, 16 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 2.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Andover, 17 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 2.8★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Coon Rapids, 17 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.7★ from 647 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Medical clinic”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Fridley, 18 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.7★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Oakdale, 22 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Coon Rapids, 20 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.0★ from 186 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Roseville, 20 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.3★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Fridley, 18 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.9★ from 112 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Medical clinic”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in White Bear Lake, 13 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Minneapolis, 18 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 2.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in New Brighton, 18 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.5★ from 366 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Andover, 16 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.7★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#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 59 ranked child and teen therapists here; the rest are on their profiles.
20 more child and teen therapists within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Allina Health Forest Lake Clinic | 4.5★ (326) | In Forest Lake |
| Allina Medical Clinic-Forest: Penwarden Jeffry R | In Forest Lake | |
| Beyond The Brain Therapies Inc. | 4.5★ (17) | In Forest Lake |
| Bridges & Pathways Counseling | 3.7★ (6) | In Forest Lake |
| Canvas Health | 3.1★ (11) | In Forest Lake |
| Clear Passage Counseling | 5.0★ (5) | In Forest Lake |
| Counseling & Mediation Solutions LLC | 4.0★ (4) | In Forest Lake |
| Counseling Kids and Adults L.L.C. | 5.0★ (3) | In Forest Lake |
| Courageous Way Counseling | In Forest Lake | |
| Doris Herr, PsyD | In Forest Lake | |
| Family Based Therapy Associates | 1.0★ (1) | In Forest Lake |
| Human Services Inc-HSI | In Forest Lake | |
| Jack Kasl Ph.D | In Forest Lake | |
| Lakes Counseling | In Forest Lake | |
| Lori Anafarta, MA, LMFT, CST | In Forest Lake | |
| Midwest Family Counseling, PA | 1.0★ (1) | In Forest Lake |
| Nancy L. Hertz, LMFT | In Forest Lake | |
| Northern Insights Counseling | In Forest Lake | |
| Sara Parizek, MA, LMFT | 5.0★ (1) | In Forest Lake |
| Sunrise Lakes Mental Health | In Forest Lake |
We scored 59 Forest Lake child and teen therapists 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Forest Lake data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Review volume | 5% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of Google reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availability | Measured |
| Specialty focus | 25% | How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 15% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
