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Best Therapists And Counselors in Cottage Grove, MN (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Cottage Grove: Brave Soul Counseling Services, RP Score 72/100; 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5:30 PM.

  2. 2

    Most-reviewed: Allina Health Hastings Clinic, 422 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 274 ranked; ranked #2.

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

274 Cottage Grove therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 50 open Saturdays and 26 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 274 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Cottage Grove 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 Cottage Grove at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Brave Soul Counseling Services725.0★ (6)Cottage GroveSat · EveningsOverall
2Allina Health Hastings Clinic714.5★ (422)Hastings, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
3Better Outlook MN713.5★ (49)Cottage GroveSat—
4Canvas Health683.8★ (12)Cottage GroveEvenings—
5Wild Acres Wellness-Afton685.0★ (5)Cottage GroveEvenings—
6Guild South684.0★ (4)West Saint Paul, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Sagent Behavioral Health - Cottage Grove South683.4★ (10)Cottage Grove——
8Youth Service Bureau, Inc.683.8★ (4)Cottage Grove——
9River Bluff Mental Health673.7★ (3)Cottage Grove——
10Choice Connections675.0★ (96)Rosemount, 9 mi awaySat · Evenings—

The 274 best therapists and counselors in Cottage Grove, 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 Cottage Grove

    #1 Brave Soul Counseling Services

    Based in Cottage Grove

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 7:30 AM–7:30 PM · Wed 8:30 AM–8:30 PM · Thu 8:30 AM–7:30 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–3:30 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    445 Broadway Ave Ste A, St Paul Park, MN 55071
    View profile for Brave Soul Counseling Services(612) 242-1224

  2. #2 Allina Health Hastings Clinic

    Based in Hastings, 7 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.5★ from 422 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 422 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue–Wed 8 AM–7 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–4 PM
    Address
    1880 N Frontage Rd, Hastings, MN 55033
    View profile for Allina Health Hastings Clinic(651) 438-1800

  3. #3 Better Outlook MN

    Based in Cottage Grove

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 3.5★ from 49 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.5★ from 49 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    7557 80th St S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
    View profile for Better Outlook MN(651) 410-7955

  4. #4 Canvas Health

    Based in Cottage Grove

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 3.8★ from 12 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.8★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–9 PM · Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed–Thu 9 AM–9 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8451 E Point Douglas Rd S #30, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
    View profile for Canvas Health(651) 777-5222

  5. #5 Wild Acres Wellness-Afton

    Based in Cottage Grove

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    15489 45th St S, Afton, MN 55001
    View profile for Wild Acres Wellness-Afton(651) 300-1615

  6. #6 Guild South

    Based in West Saint Paul, 8 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    2025 Livingston Ave, West St Paul, MN 55118
    View profile for Guild South(651) 455-6800

  8. #8 Youth Service Bureau, Inc.

    Based in Cottage Grove

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 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
    View profile for Youth Service Bureau, Inc.(651) 458-5224

  10. #10 Choice Connections

    Based in Rosemount, 9 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 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

  11. #11 Afton Therapy

    Based in Woodbury, 7 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    1937 Woodlane Dr #208, Woodbury, MN 55125
    View profile for Afton Therapy(612) 889-4061

  12. #12 Truax Center, LLC

    Based in Inver Grove Heights, 6 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 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
    5878 Blackshire Path, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
    View profile for Truax Center, LLC(651) 276-2385

  17. #17 Afton Place

    Based in Maplewood, 8 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews
    Address
    2715 Upper Afton Rd, Maplewood, MN 55119
    View profile for Afton Place(651) 254-0500

  18. #18 Merriam Park Acupuncture and Massage

    Based in Saint Paul, 14 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 5.0★ from 106 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 106 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–8:30 PM · Tue 7:30 AM–8 PM · Wed 9 AM–8:30 PM · Thu 11 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–7:30 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun 9 AM–2 PM
    Address
    1523 Selby Ave, St Paul, MN 55104
    View profile for Merriam Park Acupuncture and Massage(651) 207-3019

  19. #19 Jenna Brownfield

    Based in Eagan, 11 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 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

  21. #21 PeopleFirst Clinic PLLC

    Based in Woodbury, 8 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.9★ from 97 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 97 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    652 Bielenberg Dr Ste 202, Woodbury, MN 55125
    View profile for PeopleFirst Clinic PLLC(651) 317-3902

  22. #22 Milestone Mental Health

    Based in Oakdale, 10 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Address
    6230 10th St N #120, Oakdale, MN 55128
    View profile for Milestone Mental Health(651) 500-2389

  24. #24 Relationship Therapy Center

    Based in Eagan, 11 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–9 PM
    Address
    2600 Eagan Woods Dr #200, Eagan, MN 55121
    View profile for Relationship Therapy Center(763) 330-2023

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

therapists and counselors in Cottage Grove, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Willow Haven633.4★ (8)13 mi
27BHG Woodbury Treatment Center634.0★ (107)9 mi
28Counseling Care634.5★ (139)9 mi
29Summer Counseling634.3★ (11)8 mi
30Sagent Behavioral Health - Woodbury South633.9★ (239)7 mi
31Hoa Le, MPS, LPCC, LADC634.9★ (18)11 mi
32Frazier Wellness Services634.5★ (26)7 mi
33Nowlogy Psychology Experts - Woodbury624.6★ (10)7 mi
34Sagent Behavioral Health - Woodbury North623.1★ (23)8 mi
35Resiliency and Health Institute623.7★ (3)8 mi
36Valentine Counseling Services624.6★ (11)7 mi
37Firefly Counseling - MN Anxiety & Professional Women's Therapy625.0★ (3)14 mi
38Nowlogy Psychology Experts - Hastings624.2★ (21)7 mi
39Faith Family Recovery Center624.6★ (17)7 mi
40Changes Counseling and Wellness Center625.0★ (9)7 mi
41RC Counseling Services LLC624.2★ (5)6 mi
42Eric J. Christopher | Certified Hypnotherapist, Master's in Marriage & Family Therapy625.0★ (100)10 mi
43William Schultz Counseling615.0★ (15)11 mi
44Art of Counseling614.4★ (7)11 mi
45The Landing Mental Health612.4★ (5)14 mi
46Terri Taylor at Community Based Family Therapy Associates, Inc.614.6★ (9)7 mi
47Guiding Star Wakota614.5★ (78)9 mi
48AnchorPoint Therapy Services615.0★ (7)7 mi
49Caravel Autism Health614.6★ (10)8 mi
50PRO Network614.8★ (19)8 mi

Also serving Cottage Grove

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 Cottage Grove
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism5.0★ (2)In Cottage Grove
Alissa Eischens, LICSWIn Cottage Grove
Betsy Leighton Sacred Healing5.0★ (2)4 mi
Bright Future Stars5.0★ (2)5 mi
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Dr. Vanessa BoerhaveIn Cottage Grove
Enlightened Path Counseling. Equine-Assisted TherapyIn Cottage Grove
Gori Counseling ServicesIn Cottage Grove
Head Space Mental healthIn Cottage Grove
Kristin Turner, MA, LPCCIn Cottage Grove
Laurie A. Dunn, PhDIn Cottage Grove
Love Life WellIn Cottage Grove
Raven CounselingIn Cottage Grove
Renew and Restore Counseling Center of MinnesotaIn Cottage Grove
Restoring Hope Through Counseling5.0★ (1)In Cottage Grove
Sagent Behavioral Health - Cottage Grove North5.0★ (2)In Cottage Grove
SoundByte TherapyIn Cottage Grove
Thomas C Hagner, LICSWIn Cottage Grove
Unsung Psychotherapy LLC5.0★ (2)6 mi
Vanessa Boerhave, PsyD LPIn Cottage Grove

How we ranked Cottage Grove therapists and counselors

We scored 274 Cottage Grove 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 Cottage Grove 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 Cottage Grove: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Cottage Grove?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Cottage Grove, MN is Brave Soul Counseling Services with an RP Score of 72/100. It has 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 5:30 PM. Allina Health Hastings Clinic (#2) and Better Outlook MN (#3) follow. We ranked 274 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Cottage Grove?

RankedPsychologists ranks 274 therapists and counselors serving Cottage Grove, MN. 7 of them are based in Cottage Grove; 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 Cottage Grove work on weekends?

50 of 274 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 26 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Brave Soul Counseling Services (#1), Allina Health Hastings Clinic (#2) and Better Outlook MN (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Cottage Grove therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 274 rated therapists and counselors in Cottage Grove is 4.4★, with a median of 10 reviews. Allina Health Hastings Clinic has the most, 422 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Cottage Grove count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Cottage Grove 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 Cottage Grove 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 Cottage Grove

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 274 therapists and counselors serving Cottage Grove.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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