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Best Therapists And Counselors in Des Moines, WA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Des Moines: Gillis Joe I, RP Score 74/100; 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews.

  2. 24

    Most-reviewed: Seattle Pain Relief, 545 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 446 ranked; ranked #24.

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

446 Des Moines therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 91 open Saturdays and 46 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 446 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Des Moines 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 Des Moines at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Gillis Joe I744.3★ (6)Des Moines—Overall
2Counseling Services For Wellbeing734.8★ (315)Burien, 4 mi awaySat · Evenings—
3HealthPoint Midway723.7★ (443)Des MoinesSat · Evenings—
4Break Free Therapy, PLLC725.0★ (17)Federal Way, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Sunshine Care Inc. in Tukwila, WA704.7★ (10)Tukwila, 4 mi awaySat · Sun—
6Mindful Therapy Group - Seattle - Southcenter704.0★ (292)Seattle, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Emerald City Treatment Clinic704.7★ (13)Federal Way, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8King County Sexual Assault Resource Center704.1★ (20)Renton, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9ONPOINT INTEGRATED HEALTH AND ADVANCED PSYCHIATRY694.9★ (76)Tukwila, 5 mi awaySat—
10Heidi M. Larsson, MA695.0★ (3)Kent, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 446 best therapists and counselors in Des Moines, 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 Des Moines

    #1 Gillis Joe I

    Based in Des Moines

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    22525 Marine View Dr S #203, Des Moines, WA 98198
    View profile for Gillis Joe I(425) 652-8550

  3. #3 HealthPoint Midway

    Based in Des Moines

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.7★ from 443 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 443 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–7 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    26401 Pacific Hwy S, Des Moines, WA 98198
    View profile for HealthPoint Midway(206) 870-3590

  4. #4 Break Free Therapy, PLLC

    Based in Federal Way, 6 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    31919 1st Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003
    View profile for Break Free Therapy, PLLC(425) 200-4491

  9. #9 ONPOINT INTEGRATED HEALTH AND ADVANCED PSYCHIATRY

    Based in Tukwila, 5 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    6100 Southcenter Blvd Suite 101, Tukwila, WA 98188
    View profile for ONPOINT INTEGRATED HEALTH AND ADVANCED PSYCHIATRY(206) 518-7800

  10. #10 Heidi M. Larsson, MA

    Based in Kent, 4 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun 4 PM–8 PM
    Address
    410 3rd Ave S, Kent, WA 98032
    View profile for Heidi M. Larsson, MA(206) 715-9223

  12. #12 Robley K. Yee

    Based in Kent, 4 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    615 W Titus St, Kent, WA 98032
    View profile for Robley K. Yee(206) 850-4058

  14. #14 Kent Christian Counseling

    Based in Kent, 6 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    24909 104th Ave SE #101, Kent, WA 98030
    View profile for Kent Christian Counseling(253) 656-5454

  15. #15 Safe Counseling PSC

    Based in Tukwila, 5 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 10 AM–4 PM
    Address
    6100 Southcenter Blvd #210, Tukwila, WA 98188
    View profile for Safe Counseling PSC(206) 385-2358

  18. #18 Zabinska Katrina E

    Based in Kent, 5 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 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
    1851 Central Pl S #204, Kent, WA 98030
    View profile for Zabinska Katrina E(253) 856-0186

  20. #20 DEBORAH DEWEBER, MA LMHC

    Based in Kent, 6 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 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
    10024 SE 240th St #116, Kent, WA 98031
    View profile for DEBORAH DEWEBER, MA LMHC(206) 753-8776

  22. #22 Thrive Counseling Center

    Based in Federal Way, 7 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.9★ from 21 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.9★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–9 PM · Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    33400 9th Ave S Ste 100, Federal Way, WA 98003
    View profile for Thrive Counseling Center(206) 567-7267

  23. #23 Estoque Helen R

    Based in Tukwila, 5 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    596 Industry Dr #261, Tukwila, WA 98188
    View profile for Estoque Helen R(206) 723-8912

  24. #24 Seattle Pain Relief

    Based in Federal Way, 8 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.3★ from 545 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 545 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    35002 Pacific Hwy S a105, Federal Way, WA 98003
    View profile for Seattle Pain Relief(253) 944-1289

  25. #25 Daniel M. Knoepfler, MC

    Based in Burien, 5 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    14245 Ambaum Blvd SW #R, Burien, WA 98166
    View profile for Daniel M. Knoepfler, MC(206) 439-7697

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

therapists and counselors in Des Moines, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Federal Way Christian Counseling674.8★ (40)7 mi
27New Life Counseling Services PLLC662.0★ (4)5 mi
28Angela Fosmark, MA, LMHC, NCC665.0★ (3)6 mi
29Tacoma Christian Counseling664.9★ (65)11 mi
30Amen Clinics664.4★ (101)5 mi
31ICare Psychiatry664.6★ (37)4 mi
32Thawminds Mental Health Service665.0★ (6)3 mi
33Fitzgerald Queenie663.4★ (5)6 mi
34Green Coast Counseling664.6★ (7)2 mi
35Therapeutic Health Services Kent Branch664.2★ (10)2 mi
36Act & T South661.8★ (10)5 mi
37HealthPoint Tukwila653.7★ (258)6 mi
38HealthPoint SeaTac653.6★ (281)3 mi
39Telecare Corporation653.7★ (9)11 mi
40Northwest Biblical Counseling Center655.0★ (3)7 mi
41Gina Palumbo, MA655.0★ (8)11 mi
42Genise Bagby653.7★ (6)7 mi
43Naveed Sarikhan, MA LMHC655.0★ (3)7 mi
44Vital Changes653.7★ (6)7 mi
45Quintessential Counseling & Consultation, LLC655.0★ (6)5 mi
46Kent Comprehensive Treatment Center653.4★ (65)5 mi
47LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Renton 38th Ct654.6★ (73)6 mi
48CloverHope Mental Health Services654.6★ (103)6 mi
49Insight Counseling655.0★ (4)2 mi
50Diane Hutcheson ARNP LLC653.9★ (7)2 mi

Also serving Des Moines

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 Des Moines
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Aims Learning CenterIn Des Moines
Amber Hughes Counseling PLLCIn Des Moines
Angela Ferrara | Saltwater Wellness PsychotherapyIn Des Moines
Collaborative Family CounselingIn Des Moines
Dahlia CounselingIn Des Moines
Donna A. Imler, LICSW3.0★ (2)5 mi
Donna L. White, LMHCIn Des Moines
Elizabeth Brant Counseling ServicesIn Des Moines
George Ankuta Ph.D.3.0★ (2)4 mi
Kent Counseling Center5.0★ (2)6 mi
Larsson Therapeutic ServicesIn Des Moines
Lotus Behavioral Health Llc5.0★ (2)4 mi
Martha W. Davis, PhD5.0★ (1)In Des Moines
Maureen C. Pierce, Ph.D.5.0★ (1)In Des Moines
Mental Health First, PLLC5.0★ (2)6 mi
Ms. Elizabeth CabibiIn Des Moines
Northwest PsychologicalIn Des Moines
Real Solutions Therapy, PLLC1.0★ (1)In Des Moines
Sea Change TherapyIn Des Moines
Theresa Lock, PhD3.0★ (2)4 mi

How we ranked Des Moines therapists and counselors

We scored 446 Des Moines 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 Des Moines 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 Des Moines: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Des Moines?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Des Moines, WA is Gillis Joe I with an RP Score of 74/100. It has 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews. Counseling Services For Wellbeing (#2) and HealthPoint Midway (#3) follow. We ranked 446 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Des Moines?

RankedPsychologists ranks 446 therapists and counselors serving Des Moines, WA. 3 of them are based in Des Moines; 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 Des Moines work on weekends?

91 of 446 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 46 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Counseling Services For Wellbeing (#2), HealthPoint Midway (#3) and Break Free Therapy, PLLC (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Des Moines therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 446 rated therapists and counselors in Des Moines is 4.5★, with a median of 8 reviews. Seattle Pain Relief has the most, 545 reviews, and ranks #24. 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 Des Moines count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Des Moines 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 Des Moines 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 Des Moines

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 446 therapists and counselors serving Des Moines.
  2. November 2026: 7 duplicate listings merged.

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