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Best Family Therapists in Edwardsville, IL (2026)

26 family therapists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Edwardsville: Southern IL Institute of Behavioral Health, PC, RP Score 73/100; 3.6★ from 21 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 11

    Most-reviewed: SIHF Healthcare - Granite City, 1,683 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 26 ranked; ranked #11.

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26 Edwardsville family therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 9 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.0★ across 26 rated practices.

Most of this list also appears on the Family therapists in Upper Alton ranking. See Family therapists in Upper Alton

Top 10 family therapists in Edwardsville 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 family therapists in Edwardsville at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Southern IL Institute of Behavioral Health, PC733.6★ (21)Glen Carbon, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2First Step DUI Evaluation694.6★ (29)Alton, 13 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Radzom Counseling LLC613.5★ (29)EdwardsvilleSat · Sun · Evenings—
4Brian G. Storey, LCPC603.7★ (3)Edwardsville——
5Dr. Robin Myers, Psy.D., ABPP583.4★ (5)EdwardsvilleSat—
6Children 1st Foundation585.0★ (3)Belleville, 19 mi away——
7Alternatives Counseling, Inc.553.3★ (16)Glen Carbon, 4 mi awaySat · Evenings—
8Melissa S. Jordan-Murphy, LCPC555.0★ (4)Collinsville, 6 mi away——
9Karvinen Counseling Services544.5★ (8)Glen Carbon, 3 mi away——
10Counselors Associates Ltd Maryville524.0★ (20)Collinsville, 5 mi away——

The 26 best family therapists in Edwardsville, 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 Edwardsville

    #1 Southern IL Institute of Behavioral Health, PC

    Based in Glen Carbon, 2 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.6★ from 21 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.6★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–10 PM · Wed–Thu 9 AM–10 PM · Fri 8 AM–10 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun 9 AM–12 PM
    Address
    9 Junction Drive W #3, Glen Carbon, IL 62034
    View profile for Southern IL Institute of Behavioral Health, PC(618) 710-4123

  2. #2 First Step DUI Evaluation

    Based in Alton, 13 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.6★ from 29 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    307 Henry St #111, Alton, IL 62002
    View profile for First Step DUI Evaluation(618) 616-0437

  3. #3 Radzom Counseling LLC

    Based in Edwardsville

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and proximity: 3.5★ from 29 Google reviews, based in Edwardsville.

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

    • 3.5★ from 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    1946 Edwardsville Clb Plz, Edwardsville, IL 62025
    View profile for Radzom Counseling LLC(618) 248-2040

  6. #6 Children 1st Foundation

    Based in Belleville, 19 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 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
    1909 Dublin Blvd, Belleville, IL 62221
    View profile for Children 1st Foundation(618) 235-6192

  7. #7 Alternatives Counseling, Inc.

    Based in Glen Carbon, 4 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.3★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 3.3★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri–Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    88 S Main St, Glen Carbon, IL 62034
    View profile for Alternatives Counseling, Inc.(618) 288-8085

  11. #11 SIHF Healthcare - Granite City

    Based in Granite City, 13 mi away

    51/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 1,683 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Medical Center”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 1,683 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2166 Madison Ave, Granite City, IL 62040
    View profile for SIHF Healthcare - Granite City(618) 452-3301

  13. #13 Owens & Associates Counseling and Therapy Center, LLC

    Based in Collinsville, 9 mi away

    51/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    850 Vandalia St #200, Collinsville, IL 62234
    View profile for Owens & Associates Counseling and Therapy Center, LLC(847) 854-4333

  14. #14 Choices Counseling Troy

    Based in Troy, 7 mi away

    49/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 2.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 2.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    303 S Main St, Troy, IL 62294
    View profile for Choices Counseling Troy(618) 505-0784

  15. #15 SIHF Healthcare - O'Fallon

    Based in O'Fallon, 16 mi away

    47/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 422 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Medical group”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 422 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3 St Elizabeth's Blvd Suite 4000, O'Fallon, IL 62269
    View profile for SIHF Healthcare - O'Fallon(618) 233-5480

  16. #16 Rocky Mays Counseling

    Based in Swansea, 16 mi away

    46/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 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 8 AM–7 PM · Fri–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4972 Benchmark Centre Dr #100, Swansea, IL 62226
    View profile for Rocky Mays Counseling(618) 494-3064

  17. #17 McKinley Health Center

    Based in Granite City, 13 mi away

    46/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 2.2★ from 92 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Medical clinic”.

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

    • 2.2★ from 92 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–11 PM
    Address
    2166 Madison Ave, Granite City, IL 62040
    View profile for McKinley Health Center(618) 452-3301

  19. #19 But First, YOU, LLC

    Based in St. Louis, 19 mi away

    44/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    3301 Olive St, St. Louis, MO 63103
    View profile for But First, YOU, LLC(314) 833-9693

  20. #20 Foundations For Change

    Based in St. Louis, 19 mi away

    44/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 3.5★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3701 Grandel Square, St. Louis, MO 63108
    View profile for Foundations For Change(314) 577-0444

  21. #21 The Brown Clinic P.C.

    Based in Swansea, 19 mi away

    43/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–9 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    530 Fullerton Rd Ste A, Swansea, IL 62226
    View profile for The Brown Clinic P.C.(618) 222-7277

  22. #22 Preferred Behavioral Health

    Based in Fairview Heights, 15 mi away

    43/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.4★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 3.4★ from 48 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    141 Market Pl Ste 100, Fairview Heights, IL 62208
    View profile for Preferred Behavioral Health(618) 398-4226

  24. #24 Caritas Family Solutions

    Based in Belleville, 18 mi away

    41/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.2★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social services organization”.

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

    • 3.2★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8601 W Main St #201, Belleville, IL 62223
    View profile for Caritas Family Solutions(618) 213-8700

  25. #25 Ashley R. Brown Msw, Lcsw

    Based in Swansea, 19 mi away

    41/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social worker”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    530 Fullerton Rd, Swansea, IL 62226
    View profile for Ashley R. Brown Msw, Lcsw(618) 222-7277

How we ranked Edwardsville family therapists

We scored 26 Edwardsville family 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 Edwardsville 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 family therapist

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure family therapy is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. Marriage and family therapists (LMFT) are trained to work with families as a whole; psychologists and counselors may also offer family sessions, so ask about their training.
  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 family 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 family therapy?
  • Who would you want to attend the first session?
  • 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.

Family therapists in Edwardsville: frequently asked questions

Who is the best family therapist in Edwardsville?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked family therapist in Edwardsville, IL is Southern IL Institute of Behavioral Health, PC with an RP Score of 73/100. It has 3.6★ from 21 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. First Step DUI Evaluation (#2) and Radzom Counseling LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 26 family therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many family therapists are there in Edwardsville?

RankedPsychologists ranks 26 family therapists serving Edwardsville, IL. 3 of them are based in Edwardsville; the rest serve it from nearby towns. 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 family therapists in Edwardsville work on weekends?

9 of 26 ranked family therapists post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Southern IL Institute of Behavioral Health, PC (#1), First Step DUI Evaluation (#2) and Radzom Counseling LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Edwardsville family therapists have?

The median Google rating among 26 rated family therapists in Edwardsville is 4.0★, with a median of 10 reviews. SIHF Healthcare - Granite City has the most, 1,683 reviews, and ranks #11. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank family therapists?

Each family 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 family therapists outside Edwardsville count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Edwardsville city center, our service radius for family 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 family 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 family therapists in Edwardsville ranked?

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

Who attends family therapy?

It depends on the concern. Sessions may include the whole household, a parent and one child, or adult family members. Ask the practice how it decides who comes and whether it also sees people individually.

Can I see a family 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 Edwardsville

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 26 family therapists serving Edwardsville.

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