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Best Family Therapists in South Shore, IL (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in South Shore: Hardin House, RP Score 76/100; 3.1★ from 14 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 7

    Most-reviewed: A.A. Rayner & Sons Funeral Home, 121 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 242 ranked; ranked #7.

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

242 South Shore family therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 174 open Saturdays and 99 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 242 rated practices.

Top 10 family therapists in South Shore 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 South Shore at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Hardin House763.1★ (14)Chicago, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Unity Parenting & Counseling732.3★ (3)Chicago, 1 mi away——
3My Husband is My Best Friend713.3★ (6)Chicago, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Solutions Counseling & Consulting Group714.8★ (32)Chicago, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5George B. Smith, LCSW684.0★ (4)Chicago, 7 mi away——
6Chatham Family Counseling Center673.9★ (13)Chicago, 2 mi away——
7A.A. Rayner & Sons Funeral Home664.7★ (121)Chicago, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
8Dandelion Therapeutic Art Center644.2★ (10)Chicago, 15 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Metropolitan Family Services Midway633.4★ (20)Chicago, 7 mi awayEvenings—
10DAN Care Center624.7★ (6)Chicago, 8 mi away——

The 242 best family therapists in South Shore, 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 South Shore

    #1 Hardin House

    Based in Chicago, 2 mi away

    76/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.1★ from 14 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.1★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    7249 S St Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
    View profile for Hardin House(773) 874-3774

  3. #3 My Husband is My Best Friend

    Based in Chicago, 7 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.3★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 12 AM–12 AM · Wed closed · Thu–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    61 W 15th St, Chicago, IL 60605
    View profile for My Husband is My Best Friend(708) 922-1725

  5. #5 George B. Smith, LCSW

    Based in Chicago, 7 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 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
    11070 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643
    View profile for George B. Smith, LCSW(773) 239-9700

  10. #10 DAN Care Center

    Based in Chicago, 8 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.7★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 9 AM–4 PM · Wed–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    11848 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643
    View profile for DAN Care Center(855) 326-2255

  12. #12 Solway Psychology

    Based in Chicago, 14 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2300 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
    View profile for Solway Psychology(312) 210-0303

  13. #13 Empowering Options

    Based in Chicago, 14 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 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
    3748 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
    View profile for Empowering Options(773) 338-2889

  15. #15 Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Evergreen Park

    Based in Evergreen Park, 6 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 75 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–10 PM · Sat–Sun 7 AM–9:30 PM
    Address
    9730 S Western Ave #350, Evergreen Park, IL 60805
    View profile for Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Evergreen Park(773) 985-4588

  16. #16 Fleming Family Therapy

    Based in Chicago, 9 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–8 PM · Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    30 N Michigan Ave Ste 1105, Chicago, IL 60602
    View profile for Fleming Family Therapy(312) 809-5866

  19. #19 Mirjam Quinn and Associates

    Based in Chicago, 7 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 48 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9:30 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    10801 S Western Ave Ste 2B, Chicago, IL 60643
    View profile for Mirjam Quinn and Associates(708) 586-7357

  20. #20 Cityscape Counseling

    Based in Chicago, 9 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 79 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    155 N Michigan Ave Suite 450, Chicago, IL 60601
    View profile for Cityscape Counseling(708) 628-7645

  21. #21 Empower Family Therapy

    Based in Chicago, 11 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 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–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    1332 N Halsted St #201, Chicago, IL 60642
    View profile for Empower Family Therapy(773) 340-2336

  22. #22 Dillberg Stella

    Based in Tinley Park, 19 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 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
    185th St Bldg G suite 2, Tinley Park, IL 60477
    View profile for Dillberg Stella(708) 429-9043

  25. #25 Modern Insight Therapy PLLC

    Based in Chicago, 9 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    159 N Sangamon St Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60607
    View profile for Modern Insight Therapy PLLC(312) 618-7711

Family 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 242 ranked family therapists here; the rest are on their profiles.

family therapists in South Shore, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Elevated Groups Counseling- Mental Health Services-Family Counseling-DUI-Substance Abuse. DOT SAP.584.8★ (63)12 mi
27Beverly Therapists574.7★ (12)7 mi
28Southside Center of Hope574.1★ (19)10 mi
29Holistic CFT575.0★ (24)9 mi
30Dr. Karen Escobar Almeida, Psychiatrist574.9★ (40)10 mi
31LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Chicago574.7★ (61)10 mi
32Thriveworks574.8★ (52)10 mi
33Addiction and Family Counseling Inc.574.9★ (49)13 mi
34Roamers Therapy - South Loop575.0★ (12)8 mi
35Pinnacle Counseling574.8★ (19)9 mi
36Confidential Care563.3★ (24)16 mi
37Empowered Connections Counseling564.7★ (13)9 mi
38LifePath Therapy Associates, PLLC564.5★ (13)9 mi
39Metropolitan Family Services Southeast564.5★ (34)3 mi
40InnerVoice Psychotherapy & Consultation555.0★ (7)9 mi
41LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Chicago554.6★ (37)11 mi
42LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Chicago554.5★ (75)12 mi
43The Center For Self-Actualization555.0★ (12)7 mi
44Pilsen Wellness Center555.0★ (8)7 mi
45Jewish Child & Family Services553.5★ (6)18 mi
46Pure Health Center West Loop555.0★ (4)9 mi
47Ashleigh Heller, Counselor544.1★ (9)10 mi
48Vicente Solis, Counselor545.0★ (4)10 mi
49Oak Lawn Counselors544.3★ (6)9 mi
50Concentric Counseling & Consulting543.7★ (3)9 mi

Also serving South Shore

20 more family 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 family therapists serving South Shore
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Affiliates in Counseling PLLC1.0★ (2)9 mi
Balanced Awakening Therapy1.0★ (2)9 mi
Clayton Crozier, Counselor5.0★ (2)11 mi
Delorth Stallworth, Counselor5.0★ (2)10 mi
Dr. Anne Brennan Malec4.0★ (2)9 mi
Ian Christensen, Counselor3.0★ (2)12 mi
Jaclyn Weiss, Counselor5.0★ (2)10 mi
Jason Sweazy, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner3.0★ (2)11 mi
Jay Butterfield, Counselor5.0★ (2)12 mi
Jennifer Novak, Counselor5.0★ (2)12 mi
Jenny Stevens - Coach & Counselor5.0★ (2)9 mi
Jill Jensen, Counselor5.0★ (2)10 mi
Natasha Lambert, Counselor5.0★ (2)12 mi
Patricia McGinn Therapist5.0★ (2)2 mi
Pilsen Wellness Center3.0★ (2)12 mi
Portrait Health Centers - Chicago, IL3.0★ (2)9 mi
Robin Fleming, Counselor5.0★ (2)11 mi
Saret Beraki, Counselor5.0★ (2)12 mi
Shauntai Taylor, Counselor5.0★ (2)10 mi
THE IDS GROUP CHICAGO, INC.3.0★ (2)12 mi

How we ranked South Shore family therapists

We scored 242 South Shore 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 South Shore 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 South Shore: frequently asked questions

Who is the best family therapist in South Shore?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked family therapist in South Shore, IL is Hardin House with an RP Score of 76/100. It has 3.1★ from 14 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Unity Parenting & Counseling (#2) and My Husband is My Best Friend (#3) follow. We ranked 242 family therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many family therapists are there in South Shore?

RankedPsychologists ranks 242 family therapists serving South Shore, 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 family therapists in South Shore work on weekends?

174 of 242 ranked family therapists post Saturday hours and 99 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Hardin House (#1), My Husband is My Best Friend (#3) and Solutions Counseling & Consulting Group (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do South Shore family therapists have?

The median Google rating among 242 rated family therapists in South Shore is 4.7★, with a median of 9 reviews. A.A. Rayner & Sons Funeral Home has the most, 121 reviews, and ranks #7. 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 South Shore count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the South Shore 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 South Shore 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 South Shore

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 242 family therapists serving South Shore.

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