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Best Family Therapists in Glendale Heights, IL (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Glendale Heights: ECFA Counseling Center, RP Score 72/100; 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews.

  2. 3

    Most-reviewed: Polaris Counseling, 99 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 397 ranked; ranked #3.

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

397 Glendale Heights family therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 285 open Saturdays and 139 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 397 rated practices.

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

Top 10 family therapists in Glendale Heights 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 Glendale Heights at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1ECFA Counseling Center723.7★ (6)Wheaton, 3 mi away—Overall
2Cherry Hill Counseling725.0★ (6)Wheaton, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Polaris Counseling704.7★ (99)Naperville, 11 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
4Biblical Counseling Center684.3★ (6)West Chicago, 6 mi awaySat · Evenings—
5Susan Savage Counseling LCPC684.2★ (5)Downers Grove, 8 mi away——
6New Prairie Counseling Center675.0★ (4)Elmhurst, 7 mi awayEvenings—
7Labyrinth Counseling & Consulting Center664.6★ (7)Naperville, 9 mi awaySat · Evenings—
8Metropolitan Family Services653.5★ (10)Wheaton, 4 mi away——
9Integrative Family Counseling and Psychology655.0★ (19)Wheaton, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Integrative Family Counseling and Psychology644.9★ (15)Lombard, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 397 best family therapists in Glendale Heights, 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 Glendale Heights

    #1 ECFA Counseling Center

    Based in Wheaton, 3 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    1530 N Main St, Wheaton, IL 60187
    View profile for ECFA Counseling Center(630) 653-6400

  2. #2 Cherry Hill Counseling

    Based in Wheaton, 5 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat 9 AM–7 PM · Sun 1 PM–7 PM
    Address
    620 W Roosevelt Rd STE C2, Wheaton, IL 60187
    View profile for Cherry Hill Counseling(847) 438-4222

  3. #3 Polaris Counseling

    Based in Naperville, 11 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.7★ from 99 Google reviews.

    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
    View profile for Polaris Counseling(630) 779-0751

  4. #4 Biblical Counseling Center

    Based in West Chicago, 6 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    27w140 Roosevelt Rd St. 203, Winfield, IL 60190
    View profile for Biblical Counseling Center(847) 398-7193

  6. #6 New Prairie Counseling Center

    Based in Elmhurst, 7 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 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 12 AM–12 AM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    360 Butterfield Rd #120, Elmhurst, IL 60126
    View profile for New Prairie Counseling Center(630) 478-0488

  8. #8 Metropolitan Family Services

    Based in Wheaton, 4 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.5★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.5★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    222 E Willow Ave, Wheaton, IL 60187
    View profile for Metropolitan Family Services(630) 784-4800

  11. #11 Wakefield Gary

    Based in South Elgin, 13 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 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
    1497 N La Fox St, South Elgin, IL 60177
    View profile for Wakefield Gary(847) 697-4747

  12. #12 Pamela Rak, LCSW PC

    Based in Hoffman Estates, 11 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–6 PM · Thu closed · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2500 W Higgins Rd Suite 1143, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
    View profile for Pamela Rak, LCSW PC(847) 776-1594

  13. #13 Bridge Youth & Family Services

    Based in Palatine, 13 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.4★ from 13 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.4★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    721 S Quentin Rd #103, Palatine, IL 60067
    View profile for Bridge Youth & Family Services(847) 359-7490

  14. #14 About Change Counseling

    Based in Elgin, 16 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.1★ from 15 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 12 PM–2 PM · Tue 12 PM–3 PM · Wed 9 AM–8 PM · Thu closed · Fri 9 AM–2 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun 10 AM–12 PM
    Address
    1523 Weatherstone Ln, Elgin, IL 60123
    View profile for About Change Counseling(630) 669-7161

  15. #15 Family Resilience Group

    Based in Arlington Heights, 16 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.1★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    3285 N Arlington Heights Rd Unit 201, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
    View profile for Family Resilience Group(847) 398-0499

  16. #16 Unbroken Family Counseling

    Based in Downers Grove, 9 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–10:30 PM
    Address
    921 Curtiss St, Downers Grove, IL 60515
    View profile for Unbroken Family Counseling(630) 300-8928

  18. #18 Khalil Center

    Based in Lombard, 2 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.0★ from 30 Google reviews, 2 mi from Glendale Heights.

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

    • 4.0★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 10 AM–5 PM
    Address
    998 N Lombard Rd, Lombard, IL 60148
    View profile for Khalil Center(855) 554-2545

  19. #19 Finding Balance Ltd.

    Based in Lemont, 18 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.2★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.2★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–10 PM · Sat 8 AM–9 PM · Sun 8 AM–1 PM
    Address
    15419 127th St #5, Lemont, IL 60439
    View profile for Finding Balance Ltd.(630) 777-7113

  22. #22 Nelmar Health Centers

    Based in Lombard, 6 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 77 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun 9 AM–2 PM
    Address
    1 Trans Am Plaza Dr Ste 350, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
    View profile for Nelmar Health Centers(312) 809-8099

  23. #23 Mosaic Counseling & Wellness

    Based in Glen Ellyn, 3 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and proximity: 3.5★ from 11 Google reviews, 3 mi from Glendale Heights.

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

    • 3.5★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat 9 AM–7 PM · Sun 12 PM–5 PM
    Address
    460 N Main St Unit 205, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
    View profile for Mosaic Counseling & Wellness(708) 628-8000

  24. #24 The Behavioral Solutions Group

    Based in Bloomingdale, 3 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews, 3 mi from Glendale Heights.

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

    • 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 10 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    125 Fairfield Way Ste 370 Suite 380, Bloomingdale, IL 60108
    View profile for The Behavioral Solutions Group(630) 237-4446

  25. #25 Blue Kite Wellness

    Based in Wheaton, 6 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.5★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    1761 S Naperville Rd Ste 103, Wheaton, IL 60189
    View profile for Blue Kite Wellness(630) 635-0577

How we ranked Glendale Heights family therapists

We scored 397 Glendale Heights 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 13, 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 Glendale Heights 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 Glendale Heights: frequently asked questions

Who is the best family therapist in Glendale Heights?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked family therapist in Glendale Heights, IL is ECFA Counseling Center with an RP Score of 72/100. It has 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews. Cherry Hill Counseling (#2) and Polaris Counseling (#3) follow. We ranked 397 family therapists on eight factors, last updated November 13, 2026.

How many family therapists are there in Glendale Heights?

RankedPsychologists ranks 397 family therapists serving Glendale Heights, IL. 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 Glendale Heights work on weekends?

285 of 397 ranked family therapists post Saturday hours and 139 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Cherry Hill Counseling (#2), Polaris Counseling (#3) and Biblical Counseling Center (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Glendale Heights family therapists have?

The median Google rating among 397 rated family therapists in Glendale Heights is 4.8★, with a median of 10 reviews. Polaris Counseling has the most, 99 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Glendale Heights count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Glendale Heights 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 Glendale Heights 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 Glendale Heights

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 397 family therapists serving Glendale Heights.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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