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Best Therapists And Counselors in Apple Valley, MN (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Apple Valley: Progressive Inspirations, RP Score 74/100; 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

  2. 25

    Most-reviewed: Building Bridges of Minnesota, 494 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 347 ranked; ranked #25.

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

347 Apple Valley therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 63 open Saturdays and 21 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 347 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Apple Valley 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 Apple Valley at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Progressive Inspirations744.0★ (3)Apple Valley—Overall
2Champion Your Parenting725.0★ (8)Lakeville, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Authentic Living Therapy715.0★ (4)Apple ValleySat—
4Life Wellness Center of Lakeville (a Curis Functional Health Clinic)715.0★ (274)Lakeville, 3 mi away——
5Bucilla Health Services LLC714.4★ (17)Burnsville, 4 mi away——
6Carrie K. Wolfson, LMFT705.0★ (4)Burnsville, 4 mi away——
7Aurora Psychological Services704.6★ (5)Eagan, 4 mi away——
8Heartland Counseling705.0★ (8)Burnsville, 5 mi away——
9Collaboration for Psychological Wellness704.0★ (7)Eagan, 4 mi away——
10Allina Health Lakeville North Clinic704.6★ (155)Lakeville, 3 mi away——

The 347 best therapists and counselors in Apple Valley, 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 Apple Valley

    #1 Progressive Inspirations

    Based in Apple Valley

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    14843 Energy Way, Apple Valley, MN 55124
    View profile for Progressive Inspirations(952) 209-1644

  2. #2 Champion Your Parenting

    Based in Lakeville, 6 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    Gemini Tr, Lakeville, MN 55044
    View profile for Champion Your Parenting(612) 670-4125

  4. #4 Life Wellness Center of Lakeville (a Curis Functional Health Clinic)

    Based in Lakeville, 3 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 5.0★ from 274 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 274 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 7 AM–6 PM · Tue closed · Wed 7 AM–6 PM · Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 7 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10551 165th St W, Lakeville, MN 55044
    View profile for Life Wellness Center of Lakeville (a Curis Functional Health Clinic)(952) 435-5300

  5. #5 Bucilla Health Services LLC

    Based in Burnsville, 4 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.4★ from 17 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 17 Google reviews
    Address
    1500 McAndrews Rd W 201, West, Burnsville, MN 55337
    View profile for Bucilla Health Services LLC(952) 892-9393

  6. #6 Carrie K. Wolfson, LMFT

    Based in Burnsville, 4 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 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
    14041 Burnhaven Dr #112, Burnsville, MN 55337
    View profile for Carrie K. Wolfson, LMFT(612) 382-8651

  8. #8 Heartland Counseling

    Based in Burnsville, 5 mi away

    70/100RP Score

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

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    11990 Portland Ave, Burnsville, MN 55337
    View profile for Heartland Counseling(952) 736-8393

  11. #11 Choice Connections

    Based in Rosemount, 7 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 96 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 96 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–8 PM · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    13639 Applewood Trl, Rosemount, MN 55068
    View profile for Choice Connections(651) 261-5379

  12. #12 Iris Mental Health & Wellness

    Based in Apple Valley

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–7:30 PM · Tue 8 AM–5:30 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    14665 Galaxie Ave #140, Apple Valley, MN 55124
    View profile for Iris Mental Health & Wellness(651) 456-8494

  13. #13 Aslan Institute

    Based in Eagan, 5 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 3.9★ from 15 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.9★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–9 PM
    Address
    4141 Old Sibley Memorial Hwy, Eagan, MN 55122
    View profile for Aslan Institute(651) 686-8818

  15. #15 LIFE Counseling LLC

    Based in Burnsville, 5 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 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
    11986 Portland Ave, Burnsville, MN 55337
    View profile for LIFE Counseling LLC(952) 314-2530

  16. #16 Jenna Brownfield

    Based in Eagan, 7 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–10 PM · Sat–Sun 7 AM–5 PM
    Address
    3470 Washington Dr Ste 216, Eagan, MN 55122
    View profile for Jenna Brownfield(612) 208-6623

  18. #18 Fraser Eagan

    Based in Eagan, 4 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.0★ from 18 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.0★ from 18 Google reviews
    Address
    2030 Rahn Clf Rd, Eagan, MN 55122
    View profile for Fraser Eagan(651) 529-1960

  19. #19 Impressions-Therapy, PLLC

    Based in Apple Valley

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7373 147th St W Ste 176, Apple Valley, MN 55124
    View profile for Impressions-Therapy, PLLC(612) 517-7615

  22. #22 Hoa Le, MPS, LPCC, LADC

    Based in Eagan, 7 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews
    Address
    3460 Washington Dr #110, Eagan, MN 55122
    View profile for Hoa Le, MPS, LPCC, LADC

  23. #23 LIFE Counseling LLC - Marriage Counseling, Individual Counseling, and Neurofeedback

    Based in Burnsville, 5 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 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 7 AM–9 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    11986 Portland Ave, Burnsville, MN 55337
    View profile for LIFE Counseling LLC - Marriage Counseling, Individual Counseling, and Neurofeedback(952) 314-2530

  24. #24 The Therapy Shop

    Based in Burnsville, 4 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1609 County Rd 42 W Ste 309, Burnsville, MN 55306
    View profile for The Therapy Shop(952) 808-1400

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

therapists and counselors in Apple Valley, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Evident Social Services673.7★ (3)9 mi
27Oak Ridge Center673.0★ (39)In Apple Valley
28Thrive Therapy674.3★ (6)5 mi
29Pure Potential Counseling, LLC.674.0★ (6)4 mi
30Life Renewal Counseling LLC674.3★ (11)5 mi
31New Season Treatment Center – Dakota673.6★ (30)4 mi
32Counseling Care664.2★ (60)4 mi
33The Barefoot Therapist - Stephanie Martin665.0★ (3)7 mi
34The Remedy Mental Health - Burnsville664.3★ (107)4 mi
35Relationship Therapy Center664.7★ (13)9 mi
36Sagent Behavioral Health - Lakeville664.4★ (44)4 mi
37Sagent Behavioral Health - Burnsville653.4★ (5)3 mi
38River Vale Psychology Clinic655.0★ (5)3 mi
39Nowlogy Psychology Experts - Burnsville655.0★ (4)4 mi
40Transcend Wellness Center655.0★ (6)4 mi
41Minnesota Behavioral Specialists655.0★ (10)4 mi
42Life Creations LLC654.3★ (6)8 mi
43Lakeville Behavioral Health653.8★ (12)3 mi
44Collaborative Counseling - Lakeville, MN654.2★ (6)3 mi
45Healing Connections Therapy Center654.1★ (38)4 mi
46The Bloom Studio and Counseling Services LLC655.0★ (7)4 mi
47The Soul's Apothecary654.0★ (8)3 mi
48Spectrum Therapy Center654.4★ (7)4 mi
49Grow and Thrive Therapy, Bridget Mozina, LMFT655.0★ (4)4 mi
50Caravel Autism Health654.6★ (10)5 mi

Also serving Apple Valley

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 Apple Valley
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Amanda L Tieri, LICSW5.0★ (1)In Apple Valley
Carnelia Mental Health LLCIn Apple Valley
cjmtherapyIn Apple Valley
Crystal Clear Therapy, LLC5.0★ (1)In Apple Valley
Elijah Institute5.0★ (1)In Apple Valley
Hans C. Skulstad, LMFTIn Apple Valley
Harmonica PsychiatryIn Apple Valley
Hope CounselingIn Apple Valley
Jessica ParkerIn Apple Valley
Joanne Nahem, LP5.0★ (1)In Apple Valley
John A. Loraas, Ph.D., PA4.7★ (6)In Apple Valley
John Brose, LP5.0★ (1)In Apple Valley
Loud Thoughts Therapy5.0★ (2)In Apple Valley
MJ Counseling, LLC5.0★ (1)In Apple Valley
Namaste Therapy and Wellness5.0★ (1)In Apple Valley
Nurturing Roots Mental Health5.0★ (2)In Apple Valley
SGW Psychological Services LLC4.2★ (5)In Apple Valley
SouthView CounselingIn Apple Valley
Valley Community Counseling5.0★ (1)In Apple Valley
Vida Sana Therapy MNIn Apple Valley

How we ranked Apple Valley therapists and counselors

We scored 347 Apple Valley 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 Apple Valley 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 Apple Valley: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Apple Valley?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Apple Valley, MN is Progressive Inspirations with an RP Score of 74/100. It has 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews. Champion Your Parenting (#2) and Authentic Living Therapy (#3) follow. We ranked 347 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Apple Valley?

RankedPsychologists ranks 347 therapists and counselors serving Apple Valley, MN. 8 of them are based in Apple Valley; 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 Apple Valley work on weekends?

63 of 347 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 21 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Champion Your Parenting (#2), Authentic Living Therapy (#3) and Choice Connections (#11). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Apple Valley therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 347 rated therapists and counselors in Apple Valley is 4.5★, with a median of 8 reviews. Building Bridges of Minnesota has the most, 494 reviews, and ranks #25. 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 Apple Valley count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Apple Valley 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 Apple Valley 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 Apple Valley

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 347 therapists and counselors serving Apple Valley.
  2. November 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.

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