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Best ABA Therapy Providers in McHenry, IL (2026)

124 ABA therapy providers ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in McHenry: The Place for Children with Autism - Lake in the Hills, RP Score 71/100; 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 2 PM.

  2. 18

    Most-reviewed: Westside Children's Therapy, 105 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 124 ranked; ranked #18.

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

124 McHenry ABA therapy providers are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 46 open Saturdays and 16 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 124 rated practices.

Top 10 ABA therapy providers in McHenry 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 ABA therapy providers in McHenry at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1The Place for Children with Autism - Lake in the Hills714.8★ (22)Lake in the Hills, 11 mi awaySat · EveningsOverall
2Brighter Mind Therapy695.0★ (7)Buffalo Grove, 21 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3BY YOUR SIDE Autism Therapy Services695.0★ (9)Crystal Lake, 7 mi away——
4Apex Pediatric Therapy Services - ABA Therapy for Autism683.7★ (3)Gurnee, 19 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Apex Pediatric Therapy Services - ABA Therapy for Autism683.8★ (13)Palatine, 20 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism684.3★ (6)Crystal Lake, 7 mi away——
7North Shore Pediatric Therapy - ABA Therapy for Autism Vernon Hills684.6★ (13)Vernon Hills, 18 mi awaySat · Evenings—
8North Shore Pediatric Therapy - ABA Therapy for Autism Lake Bluff684.6★ (39)Lake Forest, 20 mi awaySat · Evenings—
9The Place for Children with Autism - Elgin674.4★ (17)Elgin, 18 mi awaySat · Evenings—
10Ambitions ABA674.9★ (35)Lincolnwood, 36 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 124 best ABA therapy providers in McHenry, 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 McHenry

    Based in Lake in the Hills, 11 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    15 Crystal Lake Rd, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156
  2. Based in Buffalo Grove, 21 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–9 PM
    Address
    830 S Buffalo Grove Rd #113, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
  3. 68/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 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 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    105 N Greenleaf St Suite B, Gurnee, IL 60031
  4. 68/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 3.8★ from 13 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.8★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun 8 AM–3 PM
    Address
    887 E Wilmette Rd Ste B, Palatine, IL 60074
  5. Based in Crystal Lake, 7 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    240 Commerce Dr # F, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
  6. 68/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.6★ from 13 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    565 Lakeview Pkwy Ste 150, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
  7. 68/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.6★ from 39 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    101 N Waukegan Rd Suite 400, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
  8. Based in Lincolnwood, 36 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    6633 Lincoln Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712
  9. Based in Glenview, 29 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–9 PM · Fri–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    778 W Frontage Rd #101, Northfield, IL 60093
  10. Based in Arlington Heights, 19 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3417 N Kennicott Ave, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
  11. Based in Lake in the Hills, 10 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 3.8★ from 13 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.8★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    970 E Oak St, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156
  12. 66/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.2★ from 11 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–6:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3030 Salt Creek Ln Ste 350, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
  13. Based in Addison, 30 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 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–8 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    2055 Army Trail Rd #100, Addison, IL 60101
  14. Based in Schaumburg, 23 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.8★ from 105 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 105 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    51 W Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60194
  15. Based in Schaumburg, 23 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.3★ from 17 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–6:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–1:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    19 E Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60194
  16. Based in Schaumburg, 23 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    321 S Barrington Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60193
  17. 65/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1250 S Grove Ave #100, Barrington, IL 60010
  18. Based in Skokie, 32 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–9 PM · Sun 7:30 AM–9:30 PM
    Address
    5225 Old Orchard Rd #15, Skokie, IL 60077
  19. Based in Niles, 32 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.6★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–7 PM
    Address
    7354 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles, IL 60714

ABA therapy providers 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 124 ranked ABA therapy providers here; the rest are on their profiles.

ABA therapy providers in McHenry, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26North Shore Pediatric Therapy - ABA Therapy for Autism Glenview644.6★ (59)30 mi
27North Shore Pediatric Therapy - ABA Therapy for Autism Des Plaines644.5★ (33)28 mi
28Autism Care Therapy - ABA Therapy644.6★ (20)35 mi
29Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism644.0★ (12)18 mi
30Adaptive Steps645.0★ (7)21 mi
31North Shore Pediatric Therapy - ABA Therapy for Autism Deerfield643.5★ (13)25 mi
32The Place for Children with Autism - Waukegan - Gurnee644.5★ (17)20 mi
33Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism635.0★ (3)18 mi
34Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism633.9★ (15)19 mi
35Autism Care Therapy - ABA Therapy634.6★ (18)29 mi
36BY YOUR SIDE Autism Therapy Services - Schaumburg634.5★ (21)22 mi
37North Shore Pediatric Therapy - ABA Therapy for Autism Lincolnwood635.0★ (43)35 mi
38Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism634.8★ (16)23 mi
39Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism634.4★ (7)20 mi
40Powerhouse ABA-Elmhurst ABA Therapy and Consultation635.0★ (9)34 mi
41Gracent Pediatric Therapy - ABA Therapy for Autism Wheaton624.9★ (40)35 mi
42Total Spectrum ABA623.2★ (9)34 mi
43Autism Care Therapy - ABA Therapy625.0★ (14)20 mi
44Step Forward ABA624.9★ (10)39 mi
45Apex Pediatric Therapy - ABA Therapy for Autism625.0★ (3)36 mi
46Majestic Care ABA - Rolling Meadows624.0★ (4)21 mi
47Autism Care Therapy - ABA Therapy623.8★ (10)37 mi
48Westside Children's Therapy624.8★ (25)28 mi
49Motivated Learners, LLC613.6★ (14)23 mi
50Peak Behavioral Services614.0★ (8)39 mi

Also serving McHenry

20 more ABA therapy providers within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

How we ranked McHenry ABA therapy providers

We scored 124 McHenry ABA therapy providers 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 McHenry 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 an ABA therapy provider

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure ABA therapy is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. Ask how many hours a week they recommend and how they set goals with the family.
  4. Ask how often a BCBA observes sessions and meets with parents.
  5. 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.
  6. Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
  7. After a few sessions, ask yourself whether you feel heard. Changing to a different provider is common and fine.

Questions to ask an ABA therapy provider

  • Are you accepting new clients, and how soon could I start?
  • Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
  • How much of your work is ABA therapy?
  • Is there a waitlist, and do you accept my insurance?
  • 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.

ABA therapy providers in McHenry: frequently asked questions

Who is the best ABA therapy provider in McHenry?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked ABA therapy provider in McHenry, IL is The Place for Children with Autism - Lake in the Hills with an RP Score of 71/100. It has 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 2 PM. Brighter Mind Therapy (#2) and BY YOUR SIDE Autism Therapy Services (#3) follow. We ranked 124 ABA therapy providers on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many ABA therapy providers are there in McHenry?

RankedPsychologists ranks 124 ABA therapy providers serving McHenry, IL. Another 20 within 40 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 ABA therapy providers in McHenry work on weekends?

46 of 124 ranked ABA therapy providers post Saturday hours and 16 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are The Place for Children with Autism - Lake in the Hills (#1), Brighter Mind Therapy (#2) and Apex Pediatric Therapy Services - ABA Therapy for Autism (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do McHenry ABA therapy providers have?

The median Google rating among 124 rated ABA therapy providers in McHenry is 4.8★, with a median of 12 reviews. Westside Children's Therapy has the most, 105 reviews, and ranks #18. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank ABA therapy providers?

Each ABA therapy provider 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 ABA therapy providers outside McHenry count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the McHenry city center, our service radius for ABA therapy providers. 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 ABA therapy providers 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 aBA therapy providers in McHenry ranked?

Each practice gets an RP Score from 0 to 100 from 8 published factors, including its Google rating, how clearly it focuses on ABA therapy and how close it is. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank. The score does not measure treatment outcomes.

Who provides ABA therapy?

ABA programs are designed and supervised by board certified behavior analysts (BCBA). Day-to-day sessions are often delivered by registered behavior technicians (RBT) working under that supervision. Many US health plans cover ABA for autism; the rules differ by state and plan, so ask the provider and your insurer.

Can I see an ABA therapy provider 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 McHenry

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 124 ABA therapy providers serving McHenry.