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Best Clinical Social Workers in Elk Grove Village, IL (2026)

295 clinical social workers ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Elk Grove Village: Playful Healing Center, RP Score 72/100; 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

  2. 47

    Most-reviewed: Compass Health Center, 198 Google reviews at 4.1★, the most of 295 ranked; ranked #47.

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

295 Elk Grove Village clinical social workers are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 172 open Saturdays and 79 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 295 rated practices.

Top 10 clinical social workers in Elk Grove Village 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 clinical social workers in Elk Grove Village at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Playful Healing Center724.0★ (4)Des Plaines, 5 mi away—Overall
2Cutting Edge Counseling of the North Shore724.8★ (17)Northbrook, 11 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Trikina Banks722.3★ (3)Arlington Heights, 5 mi away——
4Marlee Hasson LCSW & Associates723.7★ (3)Park Ridge, 6 mi away——
5Pape and Associates695.0★ (3)Wheaton, 12 mi away——
6Tony Pacione, LCSW695.0★ (3)Park Ridge, 8 mi awaySat · Evenings—
7Counseling Solutions684.0★ (8)Chicago, 16 mi away——
8Deborah L. Conley, Ltd663.5★ (20)Geneva, 19 mi away——
9Center For Grief Recovery665.0★ (4)Chicago, 16 mi awaySat · Evenings—
10Amie C. Eipers, LCSW662.3★ (3)Naperville, 18 mi away——

The 295 best clinical social workers in Elk Grove Village, 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 Elk Grove Village

    #1 Playful Healing Center

    Based in Des Plaines, 5 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Social worker”, 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
    1430 Thacker St #4, Des Plaines, IL 60016
    View profile for Playful Healing Center(847) 699-8905

  3. #3 Trikina Banks

    Based in Arlington Heights, 5 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Social worker”, 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    901 W Kirchhoff Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 600052361
    View profile for Trikina Banks(847) 618-0190

  5. #5 Pape and Associates

    Based in Wheaton, 12 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Social worker”, 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
    618 S West St, Wheaton, IL 60187
    View profile for Pape and Associates

  6. #6 Tony Pacione, LCSW

    Based in Park Ridge, 8 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Social worker”, 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 9 AM–9 PM · Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 9 AM–9 PM · Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2 W Talcott Rd, Park Ridge, IL 60068
    View profile for Tony Pacione, LCSW(847) 830-1290

  7. #7 Counseling Solutions

    Based in Chicago, 16 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Social worker”, 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    4256 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
    View profile for Counseling Solutions(773) 271-1400

  8. #8 Deborah L. Conley, Ltd

    Based in Geneva, 19 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Social worker”, 3.5★ from 20 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.5★ from 20 Google reviews
    Address
    825 W State St #119b, Geneva, IL 60134
    View profile for Deborah L. Conley, Ltd(847) 261-2911

  9. #9 Center For Grief Recovery

    Based in Chicago, 16 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Social worker”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1263 W Loyola Ave, Chicago, IL 60626
    View profile for Center For Grief Recovery(773) 274-4600

  10. #10 Amie C. Eipers, LCSW

    Based in Naperville, 18 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Social worker”, 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    29 S Webster St Ste 395, Naperville, IL 60540
    View profile for Amie C. Eipers, LCSW(630) 379-4294

  11. #11 Julie Hanson LCSW

    Based in Palatine, 9 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Social worker”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 3 PM–7 PM · Tue–Thu 1 PM–7 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    1 E Northwest Hwy Unit 212, Palatine, IL 60067
    View profile for Julie Hanson LCSW(224) 689-1397

  12. #12 Marta Mayes LSW, CADC

    Based in Libertyville, 20 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Social worker”, 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 10 AM–4 PM · Thu 10 AM–4:30 PM · Fri–Sat 10 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    900 Technology Way, Libertyville, IL 60048
    View profile for Marta Mayes LSW, CADC(224) 432-4251

  13. #13 Tapestry Counseling

    Based in Wheaton, 12 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Social worker”, 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue 12 PM–5:30 PM · Wed 6 PM–9 PM · Thu 9:30 AM–3:30 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    107 N Hale St, Wheaton, IL 60187
    View profile for Tapestry Counseling(630) 384-9083

  14. #14 Michael J Francis, LCSW

    Based in Mount Prospect, 4 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 3.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    401 E Prospect Ave Unit 215, Mt Prospect, IL 60056
    View profile for Michael J Francis, LCSW(847) 334-3745

  16. #16 Mason Kelly

    Based in Chicago, 27 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Social worker”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    8553 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
    View profile for Mason Kelly(773) 972-3577

  17. #17 Vimi Gupta, LCSW

    Based in Chicago, 20 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Social worker”, 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    67 E Madison St #1421, Chicago, IL 60603
    View profile for Vimi Gupta, LCSW(312) 961-1462

  20. #20 Therapy Health Clinic: Tony D. Wilson, LCSW

    Based in Oak Park, 12 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 11 AM–8 PM · Tue–Thu 10 AM–8 PM · Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun 12 PM–4 PM
    Address
    1010 Lake St Ste 503, Oak Park, IL 60301
    View profile for Therapy Health Clinic: Tony D. Wilson, LCSW(708) 834-6877

  24. #24 Shannon Mannix

    Based in Homer Glen, 28 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Social worker”, 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    15915 Crystal Creek Dr Ste E, Homer Glen, IL 60491
    View profile for Shannon Mannix(708) 315-6302

  25. #25 Megan Murray Verdun, LCSW | Wholehearted Therapy PLLC

    Based in Palatine, 9 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–6:30 PM · Tue 9 AM–7:30 PM · Wed 9 AM–6:30 PM · Thu 9 AM–7:30 PM · Fri 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–12:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1 E Northwest Hwy Unit 212, Palatine, IL 60067
    View profile for Megan Murray Verdun, LCSW | Wholehearted Therapy PLLC(708) 232-3273

Clinical social workers 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 295 ranked clinical social workers here; the rest are on their profiles.

clinical social workers in Elk Grove Village, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Alberto Minzer and Associates LLC614.9★ (60)10 mi
27Counseling Center of Arlington Heights, LLC614.6★ (9)9 mi
28Counseling Speaks614.5★ (31)7 mi
29Solutions Therapy LCSW615.0★ (3)9 mi
30Patricia Nolan LCSW605.0★ (12)13 mi
31Marianne Newman, MSW, LCSW605.0★ (3)10 mi
32Craig Mead LCSW605.0★ (5)19 mi
33Palen John M Ph.D., LCSW602.7★ (7)12 mi
34Barbara Spaulding, LCSW, Anxiety Coach, Telehealth605.0★ (6)12 mi
35Pamela Rak, LCSW PC595.0★ (25)10 mi
36Collaborative Healing, PLLC595.0★ (7)8 mi
37Lauren Raphael LCSW595.0★ (38)13 mi
38Polski Psycholog Chicago - Angelika Danek, LCSW, CRADC | Association for Multicultural Behavioral Health (AMBH)594.7★ (15)8 mi
39Home Psych Services, P.C.594.6★ (54)13 mi
40Urban Wellness594.1★ (19)8 mi
41Eden Behavioral Health - Child Therapy Palatine595.0★ (7)9 mi
42Jeff Zacharias LCSW593.7★ (3)15 mi
43Wendi Lev, LCSW, ACSW, CADC-Lev Counseling594.4★ (65)20 mi
44Healing Hearts of Manhattan (IL)595.0★ (8)28 mi
45Eden Behavioral Health585.0★ (19)13 mi
46Pure Health Center Arlington Heights585.0★ (5)9 mi
47Compass Health Center584.1★ (198)13 mi
48Sage Stone Counseling Ltd584.3★ (4)8 mi
49Christina Sofiakis Jones,LCSW584.8★ (22)20 mi
50Polaris Counseling584.7★ (99)18 mi

Also serving Elk Grove Village

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

Unranked clinical social workers serving Elk Grove Village
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Advanced Therapeutic Solutions for Anxiety4.0★ (2)11 mi
Alexis Golden, Counselor5.0★ (2)11 mi
Anna Lobanova, Counselor3.0★ (2)11 mi
Danielle Anderson , Counselor5.0★ (2)11 mi
Diana Hofmann, LCSW4.5★ (2)9 mi
Eckhaus Sandra5.0★ (2)7 mi
Ginny Gemmell, LCSW, Inc3.0★ (2)7 mi
Grace O'Malley, Counselor5.0★ (2)8 mi
Irene Medina, LCSW5.0★ (2)10 mi
Journey to Wellness and Balance Counseling, Ltd.5.0★ (2)5 mi
Lisa Franz LCSW, ACSW5.0★ (2)5 mi
Michelle Hyman, MSW5.0★ (2)9 mi
Mindful Connections Behavioral Health5.0★ (2)7 mi
Natasha Mahmood, Counselor5.0★ (2)8 mi
Patti Di Giacinto, LCSW, CADC5.0★ (2)10 mi
Rhonda K. Kelloway, LCSW5.0★ (2)11 mi
Rossana D. Woldman, LCSW5.0★ (2)9 mi
Smith Psychotherapy Associates, S.C./Robert Smith, LCSW, BCD5.0★ (2)10 mi
Tahjae Handy, Counselor5.0★ (2)7 mi
Teresa M. Gielczynski LCSW5.0★ (2)5 mi

How we ranked Elk Grove Village clinical social workers

We scored 295 Elk Grove Village clinical social workers 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 Elk Grove Village 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 clinical social worker

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure clinical social work is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. Check the license with the state social work board or provincial 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 clinical social worker

  • 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 clinical social work?
  • 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.

Clinical social workers in Elk Grove Village: frequently asked questions

Who is the best clinical social worker in Elk Grove Village?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked clinical social worker in Elk Grove Village, IL is Playful Healing Center with an RP Score of 72/100. It has 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews. Cutting Edge Counseling of the North Shore (#2) and Trikina Banks (#3) follow. We ranked 295 clinical social workers on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many clinical social workers are there in Elk Grove Village?

RankedPsychologists ranks 295 clinical social workers serving Elk Grove Village, 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 clinical social workers in Elk Grove Village work on weekends?

172 of 295 ranked clinical social workers post Saturday hours and 79 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Cutting Edge Counseling of the North Shore (#2), Tony Pacione, LCSW (#6) and Center For Grief Recovery (#9). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Elk Grove Village clinical social workers have?

The median Google rating among 295 rated clinical social workers in Elk Grove Village is 4.8★, with a median of 7 reviews. Compass Health Center has the most, 198 reviews, and ranks #47. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank clinical social workers?

Each clinical social worker 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 clinical social workers outside Elk Grove Village count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Elk Grove Village city center, our service radius for clinical social workers. 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 clinical social workers 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 clinical social workers in Elk Grove Village ranked?

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

Can a social worker provide therapy?

Yes, when licensed for it. In the US a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW, or LICSW in some states) holds a master’s degree in social work, has completed supervised clinical practice and passed a licensing exam. In Canada, registered social workers are regulated by provincial colleges. They provide talk therapy for many of the same concerns as counselors and psychologists.

Can I see a clinical social worker 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 Elk Grove Village

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 295 clinical social workers serving Elk Grove Village.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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