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Best Therapists And Counselors in Forest Lake, MN (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Forest Lake: Bridges & Pathways Counseling, RP Score 74/100; 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews.

  2. 15

    Most-reviewed: Allina Health Forest Lake Clinic, 326 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 48 ranked; ranked #15.

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

48 Forest Lake therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 4 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 48 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Forest 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 therapists and counselors in Forest Lake at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Bridges & Pathways Counseling743.7★ (6)Forest Lake—Overall
2Beyond The Brain Therapies Inc.704.5★ (17)Forest LakeEvenings—
3Clear Passage Counseling705.0★ (5)Forest LakeEvenings—
4Counseling Kids and Adults L.L.C.695.0★ (3)Forest LakeEvenings—
5Canvas Health683.1★ (11)Forest LakeEvenings—
6Fairview Recovery Services685.0★ (3)Forest Lake——
7Counseling & Mediation Solutions LLC684.0★ (4)Forest LakeEvenings—
8MAC Midwest (Minnesota Autism Center)682.3★ (3)Forest Lake——
9Willow Counseling Services,LLC653.6★ (5)Hugo, 8 mi away——
10LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Centerville634.6★ (78)Blaine, 9 mi awayEvenings—

The 48 best therapists and counselors in Forest 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.

  2. #2 Beyond The Brain Therapies Inc.

    Based in Forest Lake

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–8 PM · Tue 10 AM–7 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 10 AM–8 PM · Fri 10 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    407 W Broadway Ave Suite B, Forest Lake, MN 55025
    View profile for Beyond The Brain Therapies Inc.(651) 408-3174

  3. #3 Clear Passage Counseling

    Based in Forest Lake

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship 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–Fri 8 AM–7:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    20 Lake St S Ste 319, Forest Lake, MN 55025
    View profile for Clear Passage Counseling(651) 271-3047

  5. #5 Canvas Health

    Based in Forest Lake

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 3.1★ from 11 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.1★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–9 PM · Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed–Thu 9 AM–9 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    555 W Broadway Ave, Forest Lake, MN 55025
    View profile for Canvas Health(651) 777-5222

  6. #6 Fairview Recovery Services

    Based in Forest Lake

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 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–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    20 Lake St N #210, Forest Lake, MN 55025
    View profile for Fairview Recovery Services(612) 672-2736

  7. #7 Counseling & Mediation Solutions LLC

    Based in Forest Lake

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 10 AM–8 PM · Wed closed · Thu 10 AM–8 PM · Fri 10 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    407 W Broadway Ave Suite A, Forest Lake, MN 55025
    View profile for Counseling & Mediation Solutions LLC(651) 307-4993

  10. #10 LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Centerville

    Based in Blaine, 9 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.6★ from 78 Google reviews.

    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
    View profile for LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Centerville(651) 407-3631

  12. #12 Sagent Behavioral Health - Hugo

    Based in Hugo, 8 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.4★ from 56 Google reviews.

    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
    View profile for Sagent Behavioral Health - Hugo(651) 364-3839

  13. #13 Autism Services of Minnesota

    Based in Hugo, 8 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 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 7:30 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    14663 Mercantile Dr N, Hugo, MN 55038
    View profile for Autism Services of Minnesota(612) 405-3156

  14. #14 Dana Andersen, Counselor

    Based in Andover, 9 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 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 #0, Centerville, MN 55038
    View profile for Dana Andersen, Counselor(651) 407-3631

  16. #16 Christin Oien, Counselor

    Based in Hugo, 9 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 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
    View profile for Christin Oien, Counselor(651) 407-3631

  17. #17 Trista Weber, Counselor

    Based in Hugo, 9 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 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
    View profile for Trista Weber, Counselor(651) 407-3631

  18. #18 CenterLife Counseling, LLC

    Based in Blaine, 9 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7039 20th Ave S, Centerville, MN 55038
    View profile for CenterLife Counseling, LLC(651) 288-0332

  19. #19 Sisu Therapy, PLLC

    Based in Hugo, 9 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 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 10 AM–7:30 PM · Tue 10 AM–4:30 PM · Wed 9 AM–3:30 PM · Thu 8 AM–2:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    7029 20th Ave S, Centerville, MN 55038
    View profile for Sisu Therapy, PLLC(651) 243-0017

  20. #20 Introspect Mental Health

    Based in White Bear Lake, 13 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4801 Hwy 61 N Ste 204, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
    View profile for Introspect Mental Health(763) 465-6700

  24. #24 Nesting Space Therapy

    Based in Blaine, 12 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 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–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4255 Pheasant Ridge Dr NE #412, Blaine, MN 55449
    View profile for Nesting Space Therapy(763) 240-1956

  25. #25 Sagent Behavioral Health - Blaine

    Based in Blaine, 14 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.2★ from 58 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 58 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–7 PM · Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10729 Town Square Dr NE ste. 120, Blaine, MN 55449
    View profile for Sagent Behavioral Health - Blaine(763) 343-9010

All 48 therapists and counselors

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #48, in RP Score order; each links to its profile.

therapists and counselors in Forest Lake, ranks 26 to 48
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Rivers Mental Health PLLC565.0★ (21)14 mi
27Northstar Behavioral Health Llc564.4★ (5)8 mi
28Maplewood Wellness Center of MN564.6★ (5)13 mi
29Renovation Counseling LLC554.3★ (6)12 mi
30Caravel Autism Health555.0★ (9)14 mi
31Stonewater Wellness Center553.9★ (7)14 mi
32Alliance for Healing554.9★ (7)14 mi
33Soul Work Counseling545.0★ (3)14 mi
34Wild Tree Wellness - White Bear Lake545.0★ (3)13 mi
35Autism Services of Minnesota545.0★ (10)15 mi
36Metanoia Therapy545.0★ (4)15 mi
37CenterLife Counseling, LLC534.3★ (6)15 mi
38Art Lab Rx, LLC534.3★ (6)15 mi
39Bridging Hope Counseling524.0★ (11)11 mi
40Avanti Center512.5★ (68)13 mi
41Kathryn Manning, Psychiatrist485.0★ (12)9 mi
42Laura Ausmus, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner484.7★ (11)9 mi
43Grace Counseling Services483.9★ (15)14 mi
44Rhett Christensen, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner474.8★ (6)9 mi
45Chinwe Eke, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner464.0★ (3)9 mi
46By Grace Counseling465.0★ (4)13 mi
47Allina Health Blaine Clinic464.6★ (264)14 mi
48Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism465.0★ (4)15 mi

Also serving Forest Lake

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 Forest Lake
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Courageous Way CounselingIn Forest Lake
David M. Anderson, LMFTIn Forest Lake
Family Based Therapy Associates1.0★ (1)In Forest Lake
Jack Kasl Ph.DIn Forest Lake
Jeremy Rondorf, PsyD LPIn Forest Lake
Lakes Area Human Services Inc.In Forest Lake
Lakes CounselingIn Forest Lake
Lori Anafarta, MA, LMFT, CSTIn Forest Lake
Midwest Family Counseling, PA1.0★ (1)In Forest Lake
Minerva Center for Psychology5.0★ (1)In Forest Lake
Nancy L. Hertz, LMFTIn Forest Lake
Northern Insights CounselingIn Forest Lake
Paul L. Mladnick, LMFTIn Forest Lake
Retrouvaille Twin CitiesIn Forest Lake
Rise Forest Lake5.0★ (1)In Forest Lake
Sara Parizek, MA, LMFT5.0★ (1)In Forest Lake
Stride Health Services ClinicIn Forest Lake
Strides of Hope Therapy LLCIn Forest Lake
Sunrise Lakes Mental HealthIn Forest Lake
Trey Jensen, PhDIn Forest Lake

How we ranked Forest Lake therapists and counselors

We scored 48 Forest Lake 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 Forest 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 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 Forest Lake: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Forest Lake?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Forest Lake, MN is Bridges & Pathways Counseling with an RP Score of 74/100. It has 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews. Beyond The Brain Therapies Inc. (#2) and Clear Passage Counseling (#3) follow. We ranked 48 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Forest Lake?

RankedPsychologists ranks 48 therapists and counselors serving Forest Lake, MN. 9 of them are based in Forest Lake; 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 Forest Lake work on weekends?

4 of 48 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are North Woods Christian Counseling, LLC (#11), Introspect Mental Health (#20) and Lake & Valley Collaborative Health (#22). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Forest Lake therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 48 rated therapists and counselors in Forest Lake is 4.6★, with a median of 6 reviews. Allina Health Forest Lake Clinic has the most, 326 reviews, and ranks #15. 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 Forest Lake count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Forest Lake 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 Forest 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 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 Forest Lake

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 48 therapists and counselors serving Forest Lake.

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