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Best Family Therapists in White Bear Lake, MN (2026)

171 family therapists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in White Bear Lake: Heart to Heart Family Counseling, Inc., RP Score 66/100; 3.5★ from 11 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5 PM.

  2. 32

    Most-reviewed: Vantage Mental Health, 189 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 171 ranked; ranked #32.

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

171 White Bear Lake family therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 30 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 171 rated practices.

Top 10 family therapists in White Bear Lake 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 family therapists in White Bear Lake at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Heart to Heart Family Counseling, Inc.663.5★ (11)Little Canada, 6 mi awaySatOverall
2MidWest Center for Personal & Family Development643.3★ (6)Oakdale, 10 mi away——
3Rebecca A. Derossett, MSW644.0★ (4)Stillwater, 10 mi away——
4North Woods Christian Counseling, LLC634.5★ (43)White Bear LakeSat · Sun · Evenings—
5FamilyMeans603.3★ (36)Stillwater, 10 mi away——
6Hope Rising Family Services593.7★ (3)New Brighton, 10 mi awayEvenings—
7Relationships593.4★ (10)Minneapolis, 14 mi awaySat · Evenings—
8Center For Grief & Loss584.5★ (6)Saint Paul, 12 mi away——
9Family Circle Counseling584.0★ (3)Saint Paul, 12 mi awayEvenings—
10East Metro Family Counseling, LLC583.7★ (3)Woodbury, 11 mi awayEvenings—

The 171 best family therapists in White Bear Lake, 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 White Bear Lake

    Based in Little Canada, 6 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.5★ from 11 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.5★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    127 E County Rd C Suite 6, Little Canada, MN 55117
  2. Based in Stillwater, 10 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.3★ from 36 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.3★ from 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1875 Northwestern Ave, Stillwater, MN 55082
  3. Based in New Brighton, 10 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2475 15th St NW D, New Brighton, MN 55112
  4. Based in Minneapolis, 14 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.4★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.4★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–1 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1206 N 42nd Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55412
  5. Based in Saint Paul, 12 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1129 Grand Ave, St Paul, MN 55105
  6. Based in Saint Paul, 12 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family 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 8 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2356 University Ave W Ste 280, St Paul, MN 55114
  7. Based in Woodbury, 11 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–6 PM · Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 3 PM–7 PM · Thu 8 AM–12 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    700 Commerce Dr #295, Woodbury, MN 55125
  8. Based in Saint Louis Park, 19 mi away

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    5891 Cedar Lk Rd S, St Louis Park, MN 55416
  9. Based in Maplewood, 3 mi away

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.5★ from 123 Google reviews, 3 mi from White Bear Lake.

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

    • 4.5★ from 123 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–7 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2103 County Rd D Ste B, Maplewood, MN 55109
  10. Based in Brooklyn Center, 15 mi away

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.2★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.2★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6160 Summit Dr N #375, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
  11. 55/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 100 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 100 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 10:30 AM–7 PM · Tue 10:30 AM–9 PM · Wed closed · Thu 10:30 AM–9 PM · Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    569 Miriam St, Mendota Heights, MN 55118
  12. Based in White Bear Lake

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, based in White Bear Lake.

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

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4444 Centerville Rd, White Bear Lake, MN 55127
  13. 54/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 78 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–7 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7041 20th Ave S, Centerville, MN 55038
  14. Based in Saint Paul, 7 mi away

    53/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 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.

    • 4.5★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3550 Lexington Ave N Ste 207, St Paul, MN 55126
  15. Based in Hugo, 5 mi away

    53/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 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.

    • 4.4★ from 56 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–6 PM · Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4638 Victor Path Ste 900, Hugo, MN 55038
  16. Based in Saint Louis Park, 20 mi away

    53/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5009 Excelsior Blvd #134, St Louis Park, MN 55416
  17. Based in Little Canada, 6 mi away

    53/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.7★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 3.7★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2864 Middle St Ste 100, Little Canada, MN 55117
  18. Based in Vadnais Heights, 2 mi away

    53/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, 2 mi from White Bear Lake.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1044 Centerville Cir, Vadnais Heights, MN 55127
  19. Based in Cottage Grove, 18 mi away

    53/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.8★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.8★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7064 W Point Douglas Rd S #201, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
  20. Based in Brooklyn Park, 19 mi away

    53/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 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–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7100 Northland Cir N Suite 407, Brooklyn Park, MN 55428

Family therapists 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 171 ranked family therapists here; the rest are on their profiles.

family therapists in White Bear Lake, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Sentier Psychotherapy534.8★ (19)13 mi
27Milestone Mental Health525.0★ (9)9 mi
28Twin Cities Play Therapy Center522.3★ (3)19 mi
29Bridging Hope Counseling524.0★ (11)8 mi
30Curt Folkestad, Counselor525.0★ (4)3 mi
31Katherine Falk, Counselor525.0★ (4)3 mi
32Vantage Mental Health524.9★ (189)10 mi
33Taren Dooley, Counselor525.0★ (3)3 mi
34Megan Schmitz, Counselor525.0★ (4)3 mi
35Sagent Behavioral Health - Maplewood North524.1★ (8)4 mi
36Vibrant Life Therapy515.0★ (7)6 mi
37Sagent Behavioral Health - Shoreview512.3★ (12)7 mi
38Counseling Care514.5★ (139)10 mi
39PeopleFirst Clinic PLLC514.9★ (97)10 mi
40Sagent Behavioral Health - Roseville514.3★ (66)9 mi
41Terri Taylor at Community Based Family Therapy Associates, Inc.514.6★ (9)12 mi
42Sagent Behavioral Health - Stillwater514.5★ (58)9 mi
43LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists St. Paul514.7★ (106)11 mi
44Dana Andersen, Counselor505.0★ (4)6 mi
45Minnesota Mental Health Clinics502.9★ (27)4 mi
46Christin Oien, Counselor505.0★ (3)6 mi
47Trista Weber, Counselor505.0★ (3)6 mi
48CenterLife Counseling, LLC503.9★ (7)6 mi
49Christian Heart Counseling |Adult Child Psychologist Christian Teen Counseling503.0★ (8)9 mi
50Dakota Therapy LLC504.3★ (6)10 mi

Also serving White Bear Lake

20 more family therapists within 20 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked family therapists serving White Bear Lake
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Alliance for Healing4.9★ (7)In White Bear Lake
By Grace Counseling5.0★ (4)In White Bear Lake
Caravel Autism Health5.0★ (9)In White Bear Lake
Cedar Forest Counseling ClinicIn White Bear Lake
Coordination Counseling5.0★ (2)In White Bear Lake
David P. Halper, MA, LMFT5.0★ (1)In White Bear Lake
Introspect Mental Health5.0★ (5)In White Bear Lake
Intuitive Therapy & ConsultingIn White Bear Lake
Mindful Counseling PLLC5.0★ (1)In White Bear Lake
Momenta Mental HealthIn White Bear Lake
Mrs. Linda Richnofsky5.0★ (1)In White Bear Lake
Northeast Youth & Family Services5.0★ (1)In White Bear Lake
Rivers Mental Health PLLC5.0★ (21)In White Bear Lake
Sanctuary Psychotherapy5.0★ (2)In White Bear Lake
Space for Healing Counseling5.0★ (5)In White Bear Lake
Stonewater Wellness Center3.9★ (7)In White Bear Lake
Tarriance Therapy & CoachingIn White Bear Lake
The Well CounselingIn White Bear Lake
White Bear Psychological Services5.0★ (1)In White Bear Lake
Wild Tree Wellness - White Bear Lake5.0★ (3)In White Bear Lake

How we ranked White Bear Lake family therapists

We scored 171 White Bear Lake family 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

RP Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn White Bear Lake 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 family therapist

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure family therapy is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. Marriage and family therapists (LMFT) are trained to work with families as a whole; psychologists and counselors may also offer family sessions, so ask about their training.
  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 family therapist

  • Are you accepting new clients, and how soon could I start?
  • Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
  • How much of your work is family therapy?
  • Who would you want to attend the first session?
  • 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.

Family therapists in White Bear Lake: frequently asked questions

Who is the best family therapist in White Bear Lake?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked family therapist in White Bear Lake, MN is Heart to Heart Family Counseling, Inc. with an RP Score of 66/100. It has 3.5★ from 11 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 5 PM. MidWest Center for Personal & Family Development (#2) and Rebecca A. Derossett, MSW (#3) follow. We ranked 171 family therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many family therapists are there in White Bear Lake?

RankedPsychologists ranks 171 family therapists serving White Bear Lake, MN. 3 of them are based in White Bear Lake; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 20 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 family therapists in White Bear Lake work on weekends?

30 of 171 ranked family therapists post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Heart to Heart Family Counseling, Inc. (#1), North Woods Christian Counseling, LLC (#4) and Relationships (#7). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do White Bear Lake family therapists have?

The median Google rating among 171 rated family therapists in White Bear Lake is 4.4★, with a median of 10 reviews. Vantage Mental Health has the most, 189 reviews, and ranks #32. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank family therapists?

Each family 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 family therapists outside White Bear Lake count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the White Bear Lake city center, our service radius for family therapists. 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 family therapists 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 family therapists in White Bear Lake ranked?

Each practice gets an RP Score from 0 to 100 from 8 published factors, including its Google rating, how clearly it focuses on family therapy and how close it is. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank. The score does not measure treatment outcomes.

Who attends family therapy?

It depends on the concern. Sessions may include the whole household, a parent and one child, or adult family members. Ask the practice how it decides who comes and whether it also sees people individually.

Can I see a family 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 White Bear Lake

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 171 family therapists serving White Bear Lake.