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Best Eating Disorder Therapists in Elgin, IL (2026)

47 eating disorder therapists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Elgin: Diet RD, RP Score 76/100; 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 32

    Most-reviewed: Healthier Tomorrows Dietitians Nutritionists, 92 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 47 ranked; ranked #32.

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

47 Elgin eating disorder therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 34 open Saturdays and 26 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.2★ across 47 rated practices.

Top 10 eating disorder therapists in Elgin 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 eating disorder therapists in Elgin at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Diet RD765.0★ (32)Hoffman Estates, 7 mi awaySat · SunOverall
2Monte Nido Chicago Residential Treatment733.2★ (14)Aurora, 13 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Rago & Associates725.0★ (5)Geneva, 11 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Center for Discovery - Des Plaines713.3★ (11)Des Plaines, 20 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Center for Discovery - Glenview713.4★ (30)Glenview, 23 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Lotus Therapy Group704.9★ (42)Naperville, 20 mi awaySat · Evenings—
7Health Loft Nutrition694.8★ (77)Chicago, 33 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Nutrition Braved684.9★ (18)Naperville, 20 mi awaySat · Evenings—
9Eating Recovery Center Oak Brook683.3★ (23)Chicago, 22 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Eating Recovery Center Northbrook683.3★ (88)Northbrook, 22 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 47 best eating disorder therapists in Elgin, 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 Elgin

    #1 Diet RD

    Based in Hoffman Estates, 7 mi away

    76/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Eating disorder treatment center”, 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun 10 AM–4 PM
    Address
    2300 Barrington Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
    View profile for Diet RD(847) 490-8431

  3. #3 Rago & Associates

    Based in Geneva, 11 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Eating disorder treatment center”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–9 PM
    Address
    202 Campbell St, Geneva, IL 60134
    View profile for Rago & Associates(630) 637-9300

  6. #6 Lotus Therapy Group

    Based in Naperville, 20 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Eating disorder treatment center”, 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–9 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    535 S Washington St, Naperville, IL 60540
    View profile for Lotus Therapy Group(708) 552-7330

  7. #7 Health Loft Nutrition

    Based in Chicago, 33 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Eating disorder treatment center”, 4.8★ from 77 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 77 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 6 AM–9 PM
    Address
    1640 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622
    View profile for Health Loft Nutrition(312) 736-1865

  8. #8 Nutrition Braved

    Based in Naperville, 20 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Eating disorder treatment center”, 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 10 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    24W500 Maple Ave Ste 214, Naperville, IL 60540
    View profile for Nutrition Braved(630) 474-5321

  13. #13 Nourishment Works

    Based in Chicago, 32 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Eating disorder treatment center”, 4.8★ from 40 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat closed · Sun 12 PM–4 PM
    Address
    3921 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
    View profile for Nourishment Works(312) 380-5344

  14. #14 Rago & Associates

    Based in Chicago, 34 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Eating disorder treatment center”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–9 PM
    Address
    218 N Jefferson St Ste 200, Chicago, IL 60661
    View profile for Rago & Associates(630) 637-9300

  16. #16 Lotus Therapy Group

    Based in Frankfort, 43 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Eating disorder treatment center”, 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–9 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    112 Kansas St, Frankfort, IL 60423
    View profile for Lotus Therapy Group(708) 552-7330

  17. #17 Lauren Kofod, MD

    Based in Chicago, 35 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Eating disorder treatment center”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    333 N Michigan Ave Ste 1900, Chicago, IL 60601
    View profile for Lauren Kofod, MD(773) 572-8383

  18. #18 Rago & Associates

    Based in New Lenox, 40 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Eating disorder treatment center”, 4.0★ from 12 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–9 PM
    Address
    210 W Maple St, New Lenox, IL 60451
    View profile for Rago & Associates(630) 637-9300

  21. #21 Malak Saddy Nutrition

    Based in Chicago, 31 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Eating disorder treatment center”, 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    4631 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
    View profile for Malak Saddy Nutrition(517) 897-0921

All 47 eating disorder therapists

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #47, in RP Score order; each links to its profile.

eating disorder therapists in Elgin, ranks 26 to 47
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Beautiful Mind Therapy584.9★ (89)8 mi
27Rago & Associates574.7★ (14)20 mi
28EPP Advisory Group, Inc., Dr. Cathryn Perfetti, CEO, PhD, LCPC563.5★ (6)10 mi
29SunCloud Health Outpatient and Residential Treatment Center564.0★ (80)26 mi
30Rago & Associates555.0★ (5)24 mi
31Peace In Counseling, PLLC545.0★ (7)18 mi
32Healthier Tomorrows Dietitians Nutritionists544.9★ (92)34 mi
33SunCloud Health Outpatient Treatment Center533.9★ (47)33 mi
34Nowell And Associates Counseling Firm532.7★ (13)18 mi
35Riverwalk Counseling Center, Inc.523.4★ (7)21 mi
36Lakeview Center for Psychotherapy523.5★ (8)32 mi
37Clarity Clinic514.2★ (81)33 mi
38My 3 Meals515.0★ (26)35 mi
39SunCloud Health Teen Residential Treatment Center504.8★ (20)45 mi
40Systemic Wellness494.3★ (6)42 mi
41Skyway Behavioral Health LLC494.2★ (22)28 mi
42Embodied Counseling495.0★ (16)29 mi
43Rogers Behavioral Health493.4★ (34)24 mi
44SpringSource: Eating, Weight & Mood Disorders484.3★ (6)35 mi
45Rosecrance Therapies | Chicago-River North484.6★ (31)35 mi
46Unwavering Counseling, Dr. Amanda Comstock, Psy.D.483.7★ (3)23 mi
47Rogers Behavioral Health Skokie462.6★ (34)26 mi

Also serving Elgin

20 more eating disorder therapists within 50 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked eating disorder therapists serving Elgin
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
About Change Counseling4.1★ (15)In Elgin
Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism4.0★ (12)In Elgin
Advanced Psychiatry of Elgin4.7★ (377)In Elgin
AKUOU Psychiatry5.0★ (10)In Elgin
Associates in Psychiatry & Counseling4.6★ (345)In Elgin
Baugh Behavioral Health Associates4.7★ (19)In Elgin
Braden Counseling Center5.0★ (5)In Elgin
Bridgeview Clinical Services5.0★ (14)In Elgin
Comfy Couch Wellness & Therapy Services5.0★ (3)In Elgin
Dr. Ali Syed Anwar3.9★ (14)In Elgin
Dr. Fareha N. Malik, MD4.1★ (36)In Elgin
Ecker Center For Behavioral Health - Grandstand Office3.8★ (81)In Elgin
Elevare Behavioral Health4.5★ (346)In Elgin
Elgin Mental Health Center:Luchetta Donna MD2.0★ (6)In Elgin
Level Up Counseling PLLC5.0★ (8)In Elgin
Mack's Empowerment Counseling5.0★ (4)In Elgin
Rally Point Counseling5.0★ (15)In Elgin
Valley Counseling, LLC4.6★ (9)In Elgin
Valley Psychiatry & Counseling3.5★ (21)In Elgin
Wellspring Center for Counseling4.8★ (20)In Elgin

How we ranked Elgin eating disorder therapists

We scored 47 Elgin eating disorder 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 Elgin 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 eating disorder therapist

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure eating disorder treatment is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. Ask whether they work with a physician and a dietitian, and which levels of care they offer (outpatient, intensive outpatient, residential).
  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 an eating disorder 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 eating disorder treatment?
  • Do you coordinate with a physician and a dietitian?
  • 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.

Eating disorder therapists in Elgin: frequently asked questions

Who is the best eating disorder therapist in Elgin?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked eating disorder therapist in Elgin, IL is Diet RD with an RP Score of 76/100. It has 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Monte Nido Chicago Residential Treatment (#2) and Rago & Associates (#3) follow. We ranked 47 eating disorder therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many eating disorder therapists are there in Elgin?

RankedPsychologists ranks 47 eating disorder therapists serving Elgin, IL. Another 20 within 50 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 eating disorder therapists in Elgin work on weekends?

34 of 47 ranked eating disorder therapists post Saturday hours and 26 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Diet RD (#1), Monte Nido Chicago Residential Treatment (#2) and Rago & Associates (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Elgin eating disorder therapists have?

The median Google rating among 47 rated eating disorder therapists in Elgin is 4.2★, with a median of 20 reviews. Healthier Tomorrows Dietitians Nutritionists has the most, 92 reviews, and ranks #32. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank eating disorder therapists?

Each eating disorder 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 eating disorder therapists outside Elgin count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Elgin city center, our service radius for eating disorder 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 eating disorder 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 eating disorder therapists in Elgin ranked?

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

What does eating disorder treatment usually involve?

Care is often shared by a team: a therapist, a physician who monitors physical health, and often a registered dietitian. Levels of care range from weekly outpatient sessions to intensive and residential programs. If you are worried about someone’s physical health, see a doctor first: eating disorders can cause medical problems that need prompt care.

Can I see an eating disorder 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 Elgin

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 47 eating disorder therapists serving Elgin.

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