Skip to content

Best Clinical Social Workers in Geneva, IL (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Geneva: Deborah L. Conley, Ltd, RP Score 75/100; 3.5★ from 20 Google reviews.

  2. 13

    Most-reviewed: Polaris Counseling, 99 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 285 ranked; ranked #13.

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

285 Geneva clinical social workers are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 169 open Saturdays and 79 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 285 rated practices.

Top 10 clinical social workers in Geneva 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 Geneva at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Deborah L. Conley, Ltd753.5★ (20)Geneva—Overall
2Pape and Associates705.0★ (3)Wheaton, 10 mi away——
3Amie C. Eipers, LCSW692.3★ (3)Naperville, 11 mi away——
4Cutting Edge Counseling of the North Shore654.8★ (17)Northbrook, 29 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Trikina Banks652.3★ (3)Arlington Heights, 20 mi away——
6Tapestry Counseling644.2★ (5)Wheaton, 10 mi awayEvenings—
7Playful Healing Center644.0★ (4)Des Plaines, 24 mi away——
8Marlee Hasson LCSW & Associates633.7★ (3)Park Ridge, 25 mi away——
9Tony Pacione, LCSW625.0★ (3)Park Ridge, 26 mi awaySat · Evenings—
10Shannon Mannix625.0★ (12)Homer Glen, 28 mi awaySat—

The 285 best clinical social workers in Geneva, 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 Geneva

    Based in Geneva

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 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
  2. Based in Wheaton, 10 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 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
  3. Based in Naperville, 11 mi away

    69/100RP 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
    29 S Webster St Ste 395, Naperville, IL 60540
  4. Based in Arlington Heights, 20 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 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
  5. Based in Wheaton, 10 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 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
  6. Based in Des Plaines, 24 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 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
  7. Based in Park Ridge, 26 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 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
  8. Based in Homer Glen, 28 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 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
  9. Based in Oswego, 14 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–8 PM · Tue 8 AM–9 PM · Wed 8 AM–8 PM · Thu 8 AM–9 PM · Fri–Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun 8 AM–12 PM
    Address
    25 E Jackson St, Oswego, IL 60543
  10. Based in Naperville, 10 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 99 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family counselor”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 99 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–9 PM
    Address
    800 W 5th Ave #205I, Naperville, IL 60563
  11. Based in Chicago, 33 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 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
  12. Based in Batavia, 3 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.7★ from 25 Google reviews, 3 mi from Geneva.

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

    • 4.7★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–4 PM · Tue 8 AM–9:30 PM · Wed 8 AM–4 PM · Thu 8 AM–9 PM · Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    28 S Water St unit 305, Batavia, IL 60510
  13. Based in Geneva

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, based in Geneva.

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

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–7 PM · Wed–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2000 S Batavia Ave #300, Geneva, IL 60134
  14. Based in Palatine, 21 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 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
  15. Based in Libertyville, 32 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 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
  16. Based in South Elgin, 7 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–4 PM
    Address
    474 Briargate Dr, South Elgin, IL 60177
  17. 59/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–9 PM · Fri–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2683 US-34, Oswego, IL 60543
  18. Based in Geneva

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, based in Geneva.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–8:30 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–8:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    28 N 1st St Ste 201, Geneva, IL 60134

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

clinical social workers in Geneva, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Judith Wherley LCSW594.0★ (20)15 mi
27Ellie Mental Health595.0★ (29)7 mi
28Center For Grief Recovery595.0★ (4)34 mi
29Panahi Counseling, PC594.9★ (42)9 mi
30Linda Cunningham, Counselor593.7★ (3)In Geneva
31Melissa A. Frey, LCSW and Associates585.0★ (9)25 mi
32Cherry Hill Counseling585.0★ (6)10 mi
33Mason Kelly585.0★ (5)39 mi
34Karissa Fleming, Counselor585.0★ (7)11 mi
35Robert Bender, Counselor585.0★ (7)12 mi
36Pamela Rak, LCSW PC575.0★ (25)15 mi
37Alberto Minzer and Associates LLC574.9★ (60)21 mi
38Araceli Ascencio, Counselor575.0★ (3)12 mi
39Megan Murray Verdun, LCSW | Wholehearted Therapy PLLC575.0★ (11)21 mi
40Therapy Health Clinic: Tony D. Wilson, LCSW574.3★ (6)26 mi
41Dr Pete Marcelo Psychologist, Therapy & Counseling Services in Huntley, IL 60142574.6★ (42)19 mi
42Vimi Gupta, LCSW574.9★ (10)35 mi
43Cathy J Drucker, LCSW - Anxiety, Depression Therapy564.6★ (11)29 mi
44Outreach Counseling Center564.9★ (7)10 mi
45Home Psych Services, P.C.564.6★ (54)20 mi
46Wakefield Gary564.0★ (4)8 mi
47Plainfield Counseling Center, PLLC564.2★ (5)21 mi
48Behavioral and Counseling Services564.2★ (5)14 mi
49Olimene Counseling Services, Inc564.8★ (13)18 mi
50TriCity Family Services563.5★ (33)In Geneva

Also serving Geneva

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.

How we ranked Geneva clinical social workers

We scored 285 Geneva 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 Geneva 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 Geneva: frequently asked questions

Who is the best clinical social worker in Geneva?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked clinical social worker in Geneva, IL is Deborah L. Conley, Ltd with an RP Score of 75/100. It has 3.5★ from 20 Google reviews. Pape and Associates (#2) and Amie C. Eipers, LCSW (#3) follow. We ranked 285 clinical social workers on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many clinical social workers are there in Geneva?

RankedPsychologists ranks 285 clinical social workers serving Geneva, IL. 5 of them are based in Geneva; the rest serve it from nearby towns. 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 Geneva work on weekends?

169 of 285 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 (#4), Tony Pacione, LCSW (#9) and Shannon Mannix (#10). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Geneva clinical social workers have?

The median Google rating among 285 rated clinical social workers in Geneva is 4.8★, with a median of 7 reviews. Polaris Counseling has the most, 99 reviews, and ranks #13. 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 Geneva count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Geneva 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 Geneva 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 Geneva

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 285 clinical social workers serving Geneva.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.