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Best Couples Therapists in North Chicago, IL (2026)

100 couples therapists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in North Chicago: Pam Meyerson & Associates P.C, RP Score 66/100; 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5 PM.

  2. 26

    Most-reviewed: A Ray of Hope: Great Lakes Institute of Neurology and Psychiatry, 627 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 100 ranked; ranked #26.

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

100 North Chicago couples therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 64 open Saturdays and 37 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 100 rated practices.

Top 10 couples therapists in North Chicago 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 couples therapists in North Chicago at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Pam Meyerson & Associates P.C664.6★ (10)Mundelein, 9 mi awaySatOverall
2The Relationship Expert655.0★ (3)Northbrook, 13 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Peter Costello, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner594.9★ (28)Gurnee, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Vernon Hills594.8★ (100)Vernon Hills, 9 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Gurnee584.4★ (63)Gurnee, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Newberry Wellness Center585.0★ (8)Libertyville, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Kellen M. Smith, Counselor575.0★ (4)Gurnee, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Heather Farina, Counselor574.2★ (5)Gurnee, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9White Stone Counseling Resources564.2★ (5)Fox Lake, 4 mi awaySat · Evenings—
10Terri Gray, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner565.0★ (11)Vernon Hills, 9 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 100 best couples therapists in North Chicago, 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.

Scores below: based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  2. #2 The Relationship Expert

    Based in Northbrook, 13 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 10 AM–7 PM
    Address
    3000 Dundee Rd 333 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60601, Northbrook, IL 60062
    View profile for The Relationship Expert(310) 824-3197

  6. #6 Newberry Wellness Center

    Based in Libertyville, 6 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Wellness center”.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun 9:30 AM–4 PM
    Address
    128 Newberry Ave, Libertyville, IL 60048
    View profile for Newberry Wellness Center(847) 680-0077

  7. #7 Kellen M. Smith, Counselor

    Based in Gurnee, 7 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–8 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–7 PM
    Address
    1790 Nations Dr Ste 214, Gurnee, IL 60031
    View profile for Kellen M. Smith, Counselor(847) 232-4057

  8. #8 Heather Farina, Counselor

    Based in Gurnee, 7 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–8 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–7 PM
    Address
    1790 Nations Dr Ste 214, Gurnee, IL 60031
    View profile for Heather Farina, Counselor(847) 232-4057

  13. #13 Yolanda Frantzich, Counselor

    Based in Vernon Hills, 9 mi away

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–8 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–7 PM
    Address
    175 E Hawthorn Pkwy Ste 235, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
    View profile for Yolanda Frantzich, Counselor(847) 865-4125

  17. #17 Nicholas Marchand, Counselor

    Based in Vernon Hills, 9 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–8 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–7 PM
    Address
    175 E Hawthorn Pkwy Ste 235, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
    View profile for Nicholas Marchand, Counselor(847) 865-4125

  20. #20 The Relationship Center

    Based in Wauconda, 16 mi away

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 7 AM–10 PM · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sat 7 AM–11:30 PM · Sun 7 AM–10 PM
    Address
    109 S Main St, Wauconda, IL 60084
    View profile for The Relationship Center(847) 337-1659

  21. #21 Gurnee Counseling Center

    Based in Gurnee, 5 mi away

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 2.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

    • 2.8★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–2:30 PM · Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4212 Old Grand Ave Ste 102, Gurnee, IL 60031
    View profile for Gurnee Counseling Center(847) 336-5621

  22. #22 Geode Health

    Based in Libertyville, 7 mi away

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 151 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

    • 4.7★ from 151 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1512 Artaius Pkwy Ste 102, Libertyville, IL 60048
    View profile for Geode Health(847) 250-0432

  23. #23 Wellbound Counseling | Psychotherapy for children, teens, adults & couples

    Based in Highland Park, 10 mi away

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

    • 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–8 PM · Tue 11 AM–8 PM · Wed 9 AM–8 PM · Thu 11 AM–8 PM · Fri 10 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    508 Central Ave Ste 210, Highland Park, IL 60035
    View profile for Wellbound Counseling | Psychotherapy for children, teens, adults & couples(847) 780-0055

  24. #24 Ammirati Counseling Group

    Based in Deerfield, 9 mi away

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.3★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

    • 4.3★ from 56 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–9 PM · Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2211B Lakeside Dr, Deerfield, IL 60015
    View profile for Ammirati Counseling Group(847) 217-9381

  25. #25 Compass Health Center

    Based in Northbrook, 12 mi away

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.1★ from 198 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

    • 4.1★ from 198 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 8:30 AM–8 PM
    Address
    60 Revere Dr Ste 100, Northbrook, IL 60062
    View profile for Compass Health Center(877) 492-0171

Couples therapists 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 100 ranked couples therapists here; the rest are on their profiles.

couples therapists in North Chicago, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26A Ray of Hope: Great Lakes Institute of Neurology and Psychiatry534.5★ (627)8 mi
27The Chicago Integrative Center For Psychology534.1★ (24)4 mi
28The Family Stress Clinic532.0★ (4)6 mi
29Hopeful Therapy535.0★ (6)8 mi
30Cutting Edge Counseling of the North Shore534.8★ (17)13 mi
31Touchstone Therapy Center534.0★ (12)8 mi
32Cherry Hill Counseling534.2★ (5)8 mi
33Veronica Pena, Counselor525.0★ (4)12 mi
34Myndfl524.2★ (5)12 mi
35LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Northbrook523.5★ (11)12 mi
36Pure Health Center Arlington Heights515.0★ (5)15 mi
37Lynn Zakeri LCSW Clinical Services, PLLC504.9★ (70)16 mi
38LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Highland Park504.6★ (33)10 mi
39Grace Community Bible Church504.9★ (18)13 mi
40Melissa A. Frey, LCSW and Associates505.0★ (5)16 mi
41Barrington Center for Marriage & Family Therapy505.0★ (4)19 mi
42Lilian Pumah, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner494.9★ (11)10 mi
43Lori Ashbaugh, Counselor494.7★ (14)10 mi
44Guided Path Psychological Services LLC494.2★ (6)16 mi
45Lauren Raphael LCSW495.0★ (38)12 mi
46LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Barrington494.4★ (103)19 mi
47Joshua Nathan, Psychiatrist495.0★ (7)10 mi
48Sound Mind Counseling494.9★ (35)16 mi
49Lighthouse Emotional Wellness Center - Arlington Heights Illinois494.7★ (30)16 mi
50Geode Health494.7★ (198)14 mi

Also serving North Chicago

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

Unranked couples therapists serving North Chicago
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Alexis Golden, Counselor5.0★ (2)12 mi
Anna Lobanova, Counselor3.0★ (2)12 mi
Bright Therapy, PLLC5.0★ (2)11 mi
Danielle Anderson , Counselor5.0★ (2)12 mi
Dave Lovely, Counselor5.0★ (2)12 mi
Jennifer Raines, Counselor5.0★ (2)9 mi
Jessie Knoble, Counselor3.0★ (2)7 mi
John D. Jochem, Psy.D. / Hawthorn Counseling Group2.5★ (2)7 mi
Kristina Kauth, Therapy Clinician5.0★ (2)7 mi
Kyle S. King, Marriage and Family TherapistIn North Chicago
Margaret Stohner, Counselor5.0★ (2)9 mi
Melanie Amin, Counselor5.0★ (2)12 mi
Nelmar Health Centers5.0★ (2)14 mi
Nix Baker Wellness and Therapy5.0★ (2)5 mi
Paramount Counseling Services, PLLC5.0★ (2)13 mi
Peter Truell, Counselor5.0★ (2)9 mi
Rahshonda Kirkwood, Counselor5.0★ (2)12 mi
Samantha Ayla Maria Sadler, Counselor5.0★ (2)12 mi
Troy Glickstern, Counselor5.0★ (2)9 mi
Zoya Mirza, Counselor5.0★ (2)10 mi

How we ranked North Chicago couples therapists

We scored 100 North Chicago couples therapists 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 North Chicago 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 couples therapist

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure couples and marriage counseling is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. Ask what training they have in couples work specifically (for example the Gottman Method or Emotionally Focused Therapy).
  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 couples therapist

  • 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 couples and marriage counseling?
  • Do you also see each partner on their own?
  • 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.

Couples therapists in North Chicago: frequently asked questions

Who is the best couples therapist in North Chicago?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked couples therapist in North Chicago, IL is Pam Meyerson & Associates P.C with an RP Score of 66/100. It has 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 5 PM. The Relationship Expert (#2) and Peter Costello, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (#3) follow. We ranked 100 couples therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many couples therapists are there in North Chicago?

RankedPsychologists ranks 100 couples therapists serving North Chicago, IL. Another 20 within 20 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 couples therapists in North Chicago work on weekends?

64 of 100 ranked couples therapists post Saturday hours and 37 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Pam Meyerson & Associates P.C (#1), The Relationship Expert (#2) and Peter Costello, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do North Chicago couples therapists have?

The median Google rating among 100 rated couples therapists in North Chicago is 4.8★, with a median of 9 reviews. A Ray of Hope: Great Lakes Institute of Neurology and Psychiatry has the most, 627 reviews, and ranks #26. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank couples therapists?

Each couples 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 couples therapists outside North Chicago count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the North Chicago city center, our service radius for couples therapists. 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 couples therapists 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 couples therapists in North Chicago ranked?

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

Do both partners need to come to couples therapy?

Most couples therapists prefer to see both partners, at least at first, but many will start with one. Ask how they handle individual sessions. If there is violence or fear in the relationship, tell the therapist privately; many do not offer joint sessions in that situation.

Can I see a couples 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 North Chicago

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 100 couples therapists serving North Chicago.

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