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Best Therapists And Counselors in West Lafayette, IN (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in West Lafayette: Thriveworks Counseling & Child Therapy Lafayette, RP Score 75/100; 4.4★ from 53 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 25

    Most-reviewed: Valley Oaks Health, 123 Google reviews at 3.3★, the most of 42 ranked; ranked #25.

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

42 West Lafayette therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 5 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 42 rated practices.

Most of this list also appears on the Therapists and counselors in Lafayette ranking. See Therapists and counselors in Lafayette

Top 10 therapists and counselors in West Lafayette 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 West Lafayette at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Thriveworks Counseling & Child Therapy Lafayette754.4★ (53)Lafayette, 1 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Collaborative Care LLC744.6★ (24)Lafayette, 1 mi away——
3Families United Inc743.4★ (5)Lafayette, 1 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Counseling Simplified734.0★ (10)West LafayetteSat · Sun · Evenings—
5Mindful embrace therapy llc724.7★ (9)Lafayette, 1 mi awaySat · Sun—
6Harmony Counseling Center, LLC704.0★ (49)Lafayette, 2 mi awaySat · Evenings—
7Faith Biblical Counseling Ministry703.4★ (5)Lafayette, 2 mi away——
8Lisa Cree Counseling705.0★ (3)Lafayette, 2 mi away——
9Modern Mental Health683.9★ (26)West Lafayette——
10Barbara Osborn684.0★ (4)Lafayette, 4 mi away——

The 42 best therapists and counselors in West Lafayette, 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 West Lafayette

    #1 Thriveworks Counseling & Child Therapy Lafayette

    Based in Lafayette, 1 mi away

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.4★ from 53 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 53 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–11 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–9:30 PM
    Address
    250 Main St Ste 420, Lafayette, IN 47901
    View profile for Thriveworks Counseling & Child Therapy Lafayette(765) 300-4234

  2. #2 Collaborative Care LLC

    Based in Lafayette, 1 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.6★ from 24 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 24 Google reviews
    Address
    200 Ferry St Ste B, Lafayette, IN 47901
    View profile for Collaborative Care LLC(765) 581-3121

  3. #3 Families United Inc

    Based in Lafayette, 1 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    663 N 7th St, Lafayette, IN 47901
    View profile for Families United Inc(765) 762-0611

  4. #4 Counseling Simplified

    Based in West Lafayette

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.0★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 6 AM–9 PM
    Address
    1435 Win Hentschel Blvd Ste B122, West Lafayette, IN 47906
    View profile for Counseling Simplified(765) 637-4884

  5. #5 Mindful embrace therapy llc

    Based in Lafayette, 1 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.7★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun 9 AM–12 PM
    Address
    615 Ferry St 1st & 2nd Floor Office 116, Lafayette, IN 47901
    View profile for Mindful embrace therapy llc(765) 715-8830

  6. #6 Harmony Counseling Center, LLC

    Based in Lafayette, 2 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.0★ from 49 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 49 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–8 PM · Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 7 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    100 Saw Mill Rd #3103, Lafayette, IN 47905
    View profile for Harmony Counseling Center, LLC(765) 414-8227

  8. #8 Lisa Cree Counseling

    Based in Lafayette, 2 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 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
    100 Saw Mill Rd #3200, Lafayette, IN 47905
    View profile for Lisa Cree Counseling(765) 404-1109

  9. #9 Modern Mental Health

    Based in West Lafayette

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.9★ from 26 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.9★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1330 Win Hentschel Blvd Ste 202, West Lafayette, IN 47906
    View profile for Modern Mental Health(765) 444-3999

  10. #10 Barbara Osborn

    Based in Lafayette, 4 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    15 Executive Dr #3, Lafayette, IN 479054868
    View profile for Barbara Osborn(765) 404-4987

  13. #13 Turning Point Counseling

    Based in Lafayette, 3 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 2.5★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.5★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    100 Executive Dr G, Lafayette, IN 47905
    View profile for Turning Point Counseling(765) 447-9545

  15. #15 Gentle Beacon, LLC

    Based in West Lafayette

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    101 Foundry Dr, West Lafayette, IN 47906
    View profile for Gentle Beacon, LLC(765) 299-6807

  17. #17 CleanSlate Outpatient Addiction Medicine

    Based in Lafayette, 4 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.4★ from 91 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 91 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–8 PM · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    30 Professional Ct #2A, Lafayette, IN 47905
    View profile for CleanSlate Outpatient Addiction Medicine(765) 838-1218

  18. #18 Willowstone Family Services

    Based in Lafayette, 2 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.2★ from 16 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–8 PM · Tue 9 AM–8 PM · Wed 8 AM–6 PM · Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    615 N 18th St #101, Lafayette, IN 47904
    View profile for Willowstone Family Services(765) 423-5361

  19. #19 Randall S. Wood, LMHC

    Based in Lafayette, 1 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    133 N 4th St Ste 506, Lafayette, IN 47901
    View profile for Randall S. Wood, LMHC(765) 409-6168

  20. #20 Circle City ABA

    Based in Lafayette, 2 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2785 Cason St, Lafayette, IN 47904
    View profile for Circle City ABA(765) 237-9935

  21. #21 Hendricks Therapy - Lafayette

    Based in Lafayette, 2 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.6★ from 34 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.6★ from 34 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    709 S 18th St Ste C, Lafayette, IN 47905
    View profile for Hendricks Therapy - Lafayette(765) 709-0500

  23. #23 Meridian Health Services

    Based in Lafayette, 1 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.4★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.4★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1500 Salem St Ste 110, Lafayette, IN 47904
    View profile for Meridian Health Services(765) 250-9212

  25. #25 Valley Oaks Health

    Based in Lafayette, 2 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.3★ from 123 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.3★ from 123 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    415 N 26th St, Lafayette, IN 47904
    View profile for Valley Oaks Health(866) 682-5539

How we ranked West Lafayette therapists and counselors

We scored 42 West Lafayette 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 West Lafayette 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 West Lafayette: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in West Lafayette?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in West Lafayette, IN is Thriveworks Counseling & Child Therapy Lafayette with an RP Score of 75/100. It has 4.4★ from 53 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Collaborative Care LLC (#2) and Families United Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 42 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in West Lafayette?

RankedPsychologists ranks 42 therapists and counselors serving West Lafayette, IN. 4 of them are based in West Lafayette; the rest serve it from nearby towns. 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 West Lafayette work on weekends?

5 of 42 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Thriveworks Counseling & Child Therapy Lafayette (#1), Families United Inc (#3) and Counseling Simplified (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do West Lafayette therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 42 rated therapists and counselors in West Lafayette is 4.3★, with a median of 10 reviews. Valley Oaks Health has the most, 123 reviews, and ranks #25. 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 West Lafayette count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the West Lafayette 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 West Lafayette 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 West Lafayette

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 42 therapists and counselors serving West Lafayette.

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