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Best Therapists And Counselors in Rapid City, SD (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Rapid City: Crisis Care Center, RP Score 78/100; 4.2★ from 9 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 5

    Most-reviewed: The Remedy Mental Health (Formerly Manlove Brain + Body Health), 694 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 45 ranked; ranked #5.

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

45 Rapid City therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 5 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.2★ across 45 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Rapid City 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 Rapid City at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Crisis Care Center784.2★ (9)Rapid CitySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Core Coaching and Psychology765.0★ (6)Rapid City——
3Abbott House Youth Services - Rapid City753.4★ (14)Rapid CitySat · Sun—
4Chrysalis Association752.9★ (9)Rapid City——
5The Remedy Mental Health (Formerly Manlove Brain + Body Health)754.8★ (694)Rapid City—Most reviews
6Collins Tom L752.3★ (4)Rapid City——
7Gammeter & Associates Adult and Child Mental Health Therapy742.0★ (4)Rapid City——
8Monument Health Outpatient Counseling744.9★ (183)Rapid City——
9Black Hills Counselors735.0★ (5)Rapid CitySat · Evenings—
10MIND BODY SPIRIT Therapy735.0★ (45)Rapid City——

The 45 best therapists and counselors in Rapid City, 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 Rapid City

    #1 Crisis Care Center

    Based in Rapid City

    78/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.2★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    321 Kansas City St, Rapid City, SD 57701
    View profile for Crisis Care Center(605) 391-4863

  4. #4 Chrysalis Association

    Based in Rapid City

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 2.9★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.9★ from 9 Google reviews
    Address
    2640 Jackson Blvd, Rapid City, SD 57702
    View profile for Chrysalis Association(605) 341-8647

  5. #5 The Remedy Mental Health (Formerly Manlove Brain + Body Health)

    Based in Rapid City

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.8★ from 694 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 694 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    636 St Anne St, Rapid City, SD 57701
    View profile for The Remedy Mental Health (Formerly Manlove Brain + Body Health)(605) 348-8000

  6. #6 Collins Tom L

    Based in Rapid City

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 2.3★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.3★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    2326 Canyon Lake Dr Ste 1, Rapid City, SD 57702
    View profile for Collins Tom L(605) 342-0300

  9. #9 Black Hills Counselors

    Based in Rapid City

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 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 7:30 AM–7:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1624 E Saint Patrick St #108, Rapid City, SD 57703
    View profile for Black Hills Counselors(605) 848-0974

  10. #10 MIND BODY SPIRIT Therapy

    Based in Rapid City

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1905 N Plaza Dr, Rapid City, SD 57702
    View profile for MIND BODY SPIRIT Therapy(605) 646-3455

  11. #11 Jeakins Counseling/Black Hills Mental Health Collaborative

    Based in Rapid City

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 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–Tue closed · Wed–Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3618 Canyon Lake Dr St 107, Rapid City, SD 57702
    View profile for Jeakins Counseling/Black Hills Mental Health Collaborative(605) 430-4214

  12. #12 Kindling Hope Counseling Services

    Based in Rapid City

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 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 5 PM–7 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri closed · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2525 W Main St #217, Rapid City, SD 57702
    View profile for Kindling Hope Counseling Services(605) 510-8801

  14. #14 Rapid City Counselors

    Based in Rapid City

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.2★ from 55 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 55 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    909 St Joseph St Ste 201, Rapid City, SD 57701
    View profile for Rapid City Counselors(605) 299-9100

  16. #16 Mind Body Connections

    Based in Rapid City

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8000 Black Hawk Rd #4, Black Hawk, SD 57718
    View profile for Mind Body Connections(605) 431-3388

  18. #18 Mott Counseling

    Based in Rapid City

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    529 Kansas City St Ste 231, Rapid City, SD 57701
    View profile for Mott Counseling(605) 580-1092

  19. #19 Christian Life Ministries

    Based in Rapid City

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8:30 AM–5 PM · Tue 8:30 AM–6:30 PM · Wed–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1948 N Plaza Blvd, Rapid City, SD 57702
    View profile for Christian Life Ministries(605) 341-5305

  21. #21 Dharma Wellness Institute

    Based in Rapid City

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.4★ from 11 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    518 6th St #4, Rapid City, SD 57701
    View profile for Dharma Wellness Institute(605) 939-0340

  22. #22 LMB Therapy

    Based in Rapid City

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4447 S Canyon Rd #5, Rapid City, SD 57702
    View profile for LMB Therapy(605) 412-4443

  24. #24 Crystal Clear Mental Health

    Based in Rapid City

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 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–Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    550 N 5th St, Rapid City, SD 57701
    View profile for Crystal Clear Mental Health(605) 760-8330

  25. #25 Care campus

    Based in Rapid City

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 3.5★ from 11 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.5★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    321 Kansas City St, Rapid City, SD 57701
    View profile for Care campus(605) 394-6128

All 45 therapists and counselors

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #45, in RP Score order; each links to its profile.

therapists and counselors in Rapid City, ranks 26 to 45
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Healing Trauma Therapy Services693.5★ (11)In Rapid City
27Integrate Wellness695.0★ (3)In Rapid City
28Catholic Social Services693.7★ (6)In Rapid City
29Hope and Healing Mental Health694.0★ (4)In Rapid City
30Four C's Counseling & Neurocycle695.0★ (4)In Rapid City
31Bach Counseling Services694.3★ (6)In Rapid City
32Rising Hope Counseling, LLC693.7★ (3)In Rapid City
33Torno Mediation & Mental Health Services694.1★ (9)In Rapid City
34West River Mental Health693.4★ (12)In Rapid City
35Mindfulness Matters Behavioral Health, LLC694.2★ (5)In Rapid City
36Best Life Solutions693.7★ (3)In Rapid City
37MWI Health - Rapid City692.3★ (6)In Rapid City
38Scovel Psychological and Counseling Services683.0★ (19)In Rapid City
39West River Mental Health683.1★ (24)In Rapid City
40Black Hills Recreational Therapy684.6★ (19)In Rapid City
41Rex E. Briggs, MSW624.5★ (11)In Rapid City
42Dr. Richard P. Renka, MD614.2★ (13)In Rapid City
43The Remedy Mental Health - Rapid City592.2★ (17)In Rapid City
44Monument Health Behavioral Health Center572.0★ (43)In Rapid City
45(LSS) Lutheran Social Services of SD563.0★ (6)In Rapid City

Also serving Rapid City

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 Rapid City
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A Positive Life5.0★ (2)In Rapid City
Addiction Recovery Centers Of The Black Hills4.5★ (41)In Rapid City
Artemis Behavioral Health5.0★ (2)In Rapid City
Beverly D. Dafler, LPC-MH5.0★ (2)In Rapid City
Dakota Psychiatry Clinic PC2.8★ (9)In Rapid City
Dr. Charles J. Lord, MD4.8★ (4)In Rapid City
Greene & Greene Psychotherapy5.0★ (2)In Rapid City
Heather Spain, M.D.5.0★ (3)In Rapid City
Irene Summers Temple, PhD5.0★ (3)In Rapid City
Jetson Counseling5.0★ (2)In Rapid City
Leslie A. Fiferman, PHD5.0★ (5)In Rapid City
Mainstream Mental Health Services5.0★ (2)In Rapid City
Native Healing Program5.0★ (3)In Rapid City
Oaye Luta Okolakiciye CDC4.4★ (8)In Rapid City
Palecek Therapy and Consulting5.0★ (2)In Rapid City
Project Recovery4.9★ (550)In Rapid City
Resiliency Mental Health5.0★ (2)In Rapid City
Roads Outpatient Treatment3.6★ (9)In Rapid City
Stuart Krause PHD3.0★ (2)In Rapid City
YFS Counseling Center1.0★ (2)In Rapid City

How we ranked Rapid City therapists and counselors

We scored 45 Rapid City 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 Rapid City 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 Rapid City: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Rapid City?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Rapid City, SD is Crisis Care Center with an RP Score of 78/100. It has 4.2★ from 9 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Core Coaching and Psychology (#2) and Abbott House Youth Services - Rapid City (#3) follow. We ranked 45 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Rapid City?

RankedPsychologists ranks 45 therapists and counselors serving Rapid City, SD. 45 of them are based in Rapid City; 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 Rapid City work on weekends?

5 of 45 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Crisis Care Center (#1), Abbott House Youth Services - Rapid City (#3) and Black Hills Counselors (#9). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Rapid City therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 45 rated therapists and counselors in Rapid City is 4.2★, with a median of 9 reviews. The Remedy Mental Health (Formerly Manlove Brain + Body Health) has the most, 694 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Rapid City count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Rapid City 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 Rapid City 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 Rapid City

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 45 therapists and counselors serving Rapid City.

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