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Best Therapists And Counselors in Council Bluffs, IA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Council Bluffs: Center for Healing and Hope, LLC, RP Score 74/100; 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 27

    Most-reviewed: OneWorld Community Health Centers Livestock Exchange Building Campus, 553 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 229 ranked; ranked #27.

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

229 Council Bluffs therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 47 open Saturdays and 22 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 229 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Council Bluffs 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 Council Bluffs at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Center for Healing and Hope, LLC744.0★ (8)Council BluffsSat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Integrated Therapy Resources LLC743.9★ (11)Council Bluffs——
3Council Bluffs Comprehensive Treatment Center724.4★ (22)Council BluffsSat—
4VEN Healthcare Council Bluffs694.9★ (13)Council Bluffs——
5Horizon Therapy Group694.3★ (27)Council Bluffs——
6Mental Wellness Counseling685.0★ (7)Omaha, 6 mi awaySat · Sun—
7Kanesville Therapy LLC684.2★ (5)Council Bluffs——
8Mindi Bernice Counseling, LLC684.9★ (75)Omaha, 4 mi awayEvenings—
9Great Plains Holistic Health685.0★ (6)Council Bluffs——
10Family Connections, Inc.682.9★ (16)Council BluffsEvenings—

The 229 best therapists and counselors in Council Bluffs, 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 Council Bluffs

    #1 Center for Healing and Hope, LLC

    Based in Council Bluffs

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–7:30 PM · Wed–Thu 8:30 AM–7 PM · Fri–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun 9 AM–4 PM
    Address
    427 E Kanesville Blvd Ste 201, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
    View profile for Center for Healing and Hope, LLC(712) 256-9660

  4. #4 VEN Healthcare Council Bluffs

    Based in Council Bluffs

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.9★ from 13 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue–Wed 10 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    29 S Main St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
    View profile for VEN Healthcare Council Bluffs(712) 524-1888

  5. #5 Horizon Therapy Group

    Based in Council Bluffs

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.3★ from 27 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    300 W Broadway #270, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
    View profile for Horizon Therapy Group(712) 256-7511

  6. #6 Mental Wellness Counseling

    Based in Omaha, 6 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–4 PM
    Address
    1941 S 42nd St Ste 542, Omaha, NE 68105
    View profile for Mental Wellness Counseling(425) 331-9088

  7. #7 Kanesville Therapy LLC

    Based in Council Bluffs

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 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
    508 S Main St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
    View profile for Kanesville Therapy LLC(712) 352-2110

  8. #8 Mindi Bernice Counseling, LLC

    Based in Omaha, 4 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.9★ from 75 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 75 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–7 PM · Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1299 Farnam St Ste 300, Omaha, NE 68102
    View profile for Mindi Bernice Counseling, LLC(402) 401-4485

  9. #9 Great Plains Holistic Health

    Based in Council Bluffs

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 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 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    300 W Broadway Ste 37 office 5, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
    View profile for Great Plains Holistic Health(402) 251-3600

  10. #10 Family Connections, Inc.

    Based in Council Bluffs

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 2.9★ from 16 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.9★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1720 N 16th St Ste K, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
    View profile for Family Connections, Inc.(712) 256-4420

  11. #11 Full Circle Therapy Center

    Based in Council Bluffs

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    803 3rd Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
    View profile for Full Circle Therapy Center(712) 352-0917

  12. #12 CHI Health Clinic Psychiatric Associates (Mercy Council Bluffs)

    Based in Council Bluffs

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 3.5★ from 18 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.5★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    Medical Office Building TWO, 801 Harmony St Ste 302, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
    View profile for CHI Health Clinic Psychiatric Associates (Mercy Council Bluffs)(712) 328-2609

  16. #16 Grace Therapy

    Based in Council Bluffs

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    15 State St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
    View profile for Grace Therapy(402) 679-2611

  19. #19 Buoyant Family Services Counseling and Consulting LLC

    Based in Omaha, 7 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.7★ from 73 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 73 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    5015 Dodge St Ste 300, Omaha, NE 68132
    View profile for Buoyant Family Services Counseling and Consulting LLC(402) 933-7577

  22. #22 Focus

    Based in Council Bluffs

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 2.3★ from 15 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.3★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    501 S Main St #2b, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
    View profile for Focus(712) 323-4024

  24. #24 Brian Shaw Psychotherapy, LLC

    Based in Omaha, 4 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “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 closed · Tue–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1219 Leavenworth St Ste 108, Omaha, NE 68102
    View profile for Brian Shaw Psychotherapy, LLC(402) 881-5475

  25. #25 Parker Cahill Gail

    Based in Omaha, 7 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 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
    4919 Burt St, Omaha, NE 68132
    View profile for Parker Cahill Gail(402) 552-0750

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

therapists and counselors in Council Bluffs, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Soulutions Therapy LLC665.0★ (14)9 mi
27OneWorld Community Health Centers Livestock Exchange Building Campus664.3★ (553)6 mi
28Bailey Counseling Services654.2★ (5)4 mi
29Heartland Family Services - Council Bluffs Office652.1★ (32)In Council Bluffs
30Remedy Health654.5★ (115)9 mi
31Kristen Lilla LLC655.0★ (4)6 mi
32Lewis Counseling services644.2★ (10)6 mi
33Healing Tree Counseling643.5★ (12)4 mi
34Williams Counseling & Consulting645.0★ (4)9 mi
35Heartland Family Service Sarpy Campus642.9★ (8)11 mi
36Couples Round-Table Clinic Coaching645.0★ (13)11 mi
37Nebraska Urban Indian Health Coalition, Inc.644.9★ (20)6 mi
38Elaine F. Wells, LMHP644.6★ (9)8 mi
39Old Market Therapy - Steven Boman, MA, LMHP, CMFT644.2★ (5)4 mi
40Couples Coach Omaha644.9★ (8)8 mi
41Stephen J. Abraham633.7★ (3)9 mi
42AM Counseling and Consulting634.3★ (22)6 mi
43Hopeful Hearts Counseling PC633.0★ (8)8 mi
44Jea Theis, LMHP635.0★ (5)10 mi
45Center For Counseling623.0★ (4)9 mi
46Affirming Joy Mental Health Services625.0★ (4)8 mi
47Sladek Psychotherapy LLC624.6★ (9)6 mi
48Cultivating Paths Counseling LLC624.2★ (21)6 mi
49Inroads To Recovery624.3★ (209)9 mi
50OneWorld Teen & Young Adult Health Center - South Omaha623.4★ (18)6 mi

Also serving Council Bluffs

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 Council Bluffs
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Accel Therapies - ABA Therapy for Kids5.0★ (2)In Council Bluffs
Brigette Maas LLC, LISW, LCSW, LMHP, RPTIn Council Bluffs
Carolyn A. Andersen Burgher, MSIn Council Bluffs
CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs Mental Health Services4.0★ (1)In Council Bluffs
Clear Mind Therapy, LLC.In Council Bluffs
Dream Again Therapy, LLC5.0★ (1)In Council Bluffs
Heartland Family Service Peer Support Center5.0★ (1)In Council Bluffs
Higher Wisdom Holistic Counseling & Coaching5.0★ (1)In Council Bluffs
Horizon Therapy Group LLC: Carlson John1.0★ (1)In Council Bluffs
Horizon Therapy Group LLC: Hoogestraat Diana5.0★ (1)In Council Bluffs
Jamie Ryder, PHD5.0★ (1)In Council Bluffs
Kate Kathleen Cross5.0★ (1)In Council Bluffs
Lighthouse Autism Center - Council BluffsIn Council Bluffs
Lutheran Family Services5.0★ (2)In Council Bluffs
Lynnsey Linn1.0★ (1)In Council Bluffs
Maas BrigetteIn Council Bluffs
Mental Health and Substance Abuse NetworkIn Council Bluffs
Therapy Works Inc5.0★ (1)In Council Bluffs
Thomas Koch5.0★ (1)In Council Bluffs
Thurman Psychological LLC3.7★ (3)In Council Bluffs

How we ranked Council Bluffs therapists and counselors

We scored 229 Council Bluffs 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 Council Bluffs 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 Council Bluffs: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Council Bluffs?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Council Bluffs, IA is Center for Healing and Hope, LLC with an RP Score of 74/100. It has 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Integrated Therapy Resources LLC (#2) and Council Bluffs Comprehensive Treatment Center (#3) follow. We ranked 229 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Council Bluffs?

RankedPsychologists ranks 229 therapists and counselors serving Council Bluffs, IA. 16 of them are based in Council Bluffs; 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 Council Bluffs work on weekends?

47 of 229 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 22 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Center for Healing and Hope, LLC (#1), Council Bluffs Comprehensive Treatment Center (#3) and Mental Wellness Counseling (#6). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Council Bluffs therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 229 rated therapists and counselors in Council Bluffs is 4.4★, with a median of 9 reviews. OneWorld Community Health Centers Livestock Exchange Building Campus has the most, 553 reviews, and ranks #27. 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 Council Bluffs count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Council Bluffs 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 Council Bluffs 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 Council Bluffs

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 229 therapists and counselors serving Council Bluffs.
  2. November 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.

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