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Best Psychiatrists in Barrington, IL (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Barrington: Dr. Shalini Varma, MD Board Certified Psychiatrist, RP Score 77/100; 4.8★ from 162 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 48

    Most-reviewed: Suburban Behavioral Health Services, 481 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 700 ranked; ranked #48.

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

700 Barrington psychiatrists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 295 open Saturdays and 134 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 700 rated practices.

Top 10 psychiatrists in Barrington 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 psychiatrists in Barrington at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Dr. Shalini Varma, MD Board Certified Psychiatrist774.8★ (162)Vernon Hills, 11 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Casiano Marlene E MD743.5★ (11)Barrington——
3ProActive Behavioral Services: Rachman Michael MD723.8★ (8)Hoffman Estates, 6 mi away——
4Arlington Heights Clarity Clinic Psychiatry & Therapy724.5★ (420)Arlington Heights, 11 mi awaySat · Evenings—
5Kondic Aleksandar MD723.8★ (11)Hoffman Estates, 6 mi away——
6Terri Gray, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner715.0★ (11)Vernon Hills, 11 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Erik Langner, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner715.0★ (6)Lake in the Hills, 9 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Vanessa Wrobel, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner714.6★ (16)Vernon Hills, 11 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Elizabeth Sita, MD714.2★ (5)Hoffman Estates, 7 mi away——
10Rohit Shah, MD714.2★ (5)Hoffman Estates, 7 mi away——

The 700 best psychiatrists in Barrington, 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 Barrington

    Based in Vernon Hills, 11 mi away

    77/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.8★ from 162 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 162 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 12 PM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    270 Center Dr Ste 200, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
  2. Based in Barrington

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.5★ from 11 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.5★ from 11 Google reviews
    Address
    901 Fox Gln Ct, Barrington, IL 60010
  3. Based in Arlington Heights, 11 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.5★ from 420 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 420 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2101 S Arlington Heights Rd Suite #116 & Suite #185, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
  4. Based in Hoffman Estates, 6 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.8★ from 11 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.8★ from 11 Google reviews
    Address
    2500 W Higgins Rd Ste 1250, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
  5. Based in Vernon Hills, 11 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 11 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
  6. Based in Vernon Hills, 11 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.6★ from 16 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 16 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
  7. Based in Hoffman Estates, 7 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    1786 Moon Lake Blvd #104, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
  8. Based in Hoffman Estates, 7 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    1786 Moon Lake Blvd #104, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
  9. Based in Hoffman Estates, 7 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.6★ from 26 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.6★ from 26 Google reviews
    Address
    1786 Moon Lake Blvd #104, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
  10. Based in Hoffman Estates, 7 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 6 AM–5 PM · Tue–Fri closed · Sat–Sun 6 AM–5 PM
    Address
    1650 Moon Lake Blvd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
  11. Based in Hoffman Estates, 7 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 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
    1786 Moon Lake Blvd #104, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
  12. Based in Hoffman Estates, 7 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.9★ from 252 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 252 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2500 W Higgins Rd Ste 105, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
  13. Based in Hoffman Estates, 7 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    1786 Moon Lake Blvd #104, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
  14. Based in Vernon Hills, 11 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 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 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–7 PM
    Address
    175 E Hawthorn Pkwy Ste 235, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
  15. Based in Arlington Heights, 9 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    901 W Kirchhoff Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
  16. Based in Crystal Lake, 10 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.9★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.9★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    350 Congress Pkwy, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
  17. Based in Arlington Heights, 9 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    901 W Kirchhoff Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
  18. Based in Vernon Hills, 11 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 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
    3 W Hawthorn Pkwy Ste 370, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
  19. Based in Des Plaines, 16 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–4 PM
    Address
    1011 E Touhy Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018

Psychiatrists 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 700 ranked psychiatrists here; the rest are on their profiles.

psychiatrists in Barrington, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26NeuMind Clinic - Arlington Heights695.0★ (63)7 mi
27Chandragupta Vedak, MD693.8★ (10)11 mi
28Dr. James S. Marks, MD693.6★ (14)11 mi
29Neuropsychiatric Associates Il694.2★ (5)11 mi
30Peter Costello, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner694.9★ (28)19 mi
31Kaplan Jeremy S MD694.0★ (4)11 mi
32Dr. Stephen G. Galston, MD693.4★ (16)11 mi
33LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Barrington694.4★ (103)In Barrington
34Dr. Ali Syed Anwar693.9★ (14)13 mi
35Noel Tapia, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner694.8★ (22)19 mi
36Donna M Woods, MD692.5★ (13)9 mi
37Dr. Shalini Varma, MD, Board Certified Psychiatrist694.8★ (121)31 mi
38Dr. Michael S. Greenbaum, MD693.4★ (7)12 mi
39Gabriel C. Fuqua, MD693.9★ (15)14 mi
40Dr. Michael Rachman692.5★ (12)10 mi
41Dr. Norman Chapman M.D.695.0★ (8)15 mi
42Vernon Hills Medical Center Ltd: Tylkin Elen MD693.4★ (17)12 mi
43Nichols Peter W MD691.0★ (3)10 mi
44Jacalyn Saracco, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner684.7★ (15)19 mi
45Adriana Gilli, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner684.9★ (18)In Barrington
46Gayatri Baker683.4★ (5)13 mi
47Lin Lu, Psychiatrist685.0★ (15)In Barrington
48Suburban Behavioral Health Services684.8★ (481)23 mi
49Brighter Life Behavioral Services P.C684.4★ (178)9 mi
50Sharyl E. Balkin, M.D., P.C. & Associates684.1★ (20)In Barrington

Also serving Barrington

20 more psychiatrists within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked psychiatrists serving Barrington
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Alan Georges, MD3.5★ (2)16 mi
Alexian Brothers Behavioral: Powitz Jack N MD5.0★ (2)7 mi
Anthony Mason, Counselor5.0★ (1)In Barrington
Associates In Psychiatry: Naidu Mohanakumar MD1.0★ (2)13 mi
Chelsea A. Curry, MD1.0★ (2)17 mi
Dave Lovely, Counselor5.0★ (2)13 mi
Dr. Paul Berkowitz5.0★ (2)12 mi
Eitan D. Schwarz, M.D., S.C.5.0★ (2)16 mi
Elizabeth Holtz, Counselor5.0★ (2)In Barrington
Horizons Behavioral Health: Gumidyala Eshwar P MD1.0★ (2)11 mi
Joanna Hansen5.0★ (2)16 mi
Joseph Miller, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner5.0★ (2)9 mi
Julie Konrath, Counselor5.0★ (2)In Barrington
Lin Lu, MD, PhD4.5★ (2)10 mi
Mr. Muhammad Junaid3.0★ (2)11 mi
PsychPlus Barrington Clinic - Psychiatrist and TherapistIn Barrington
Sara Rogers, CounselorIn Barrington
The Barrington Center5.0★ (2)In Barrington
Tobiloba Adewolu, Psychiatric Nurse PractitionerIn Barrington
Troy Glickstern, Counselor5.0★ (2)11 mi

How we ranked Barrington psychiatrists

We scored 700 Barrington psychiatrists 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 Barrington 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 psychiatrist

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure psychiatry is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. Ask whether the practice offers therapy as well as medication management, or medication visits only.
  4. Check whether you need a referral from your family doctor; in Canada a referral is usually required for publicly covered psychiatric care.
  5. 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.
  6. Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
  7. After a few sessions, ask yourself whether you feel heard. Changing to a different provider is common and fine.

Questions to ask a psychiatrist

  • 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 psychiatry?
  • Do you offer therapy sessions, or medication management only?
  • How soon is the first appointment, and how long are follow-up visits?
  • 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.

Psychiatrists in Barrington: frequently asked questions

Who is the best psychiatrist in Barrington?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked psychiatrist in Barrington, IL is Dr. Shalini Varma, MD Board Certified Psychiatrist with an RP Score of 77/100. It has 4.8★ from 162 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Casiano Marlene E MD (#2) and ProActive Behavioral Services: Rachman Michael MD (#3) follow. We ranked 700 psychiatrists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many psychiatrists are there in Barrington?

RankedPsychologists ranks 700 psychiatrists serving Barrington, IL. 6 of them are based in Barrington; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 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 psychiatrists in Barrington work on weekends?

295 of 700 ranked psychiatrists post Saturday hours and 134 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Dr. Shalini Varma, MD Board Certified Psychiatrist (#1), Arlington Heights Clarity Clinic Psychiatry & Therapy (#4) and Terri Gray, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (#6). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Barrington psychiatrists have?

The median Google rating among 700 rated psychiatrists in Barrington is 4.5★, with a median of 13 reviews. Suburban Behavioral Health Services has the most, 481 reviews, and ranks #48. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank psychiatrists?

Each psychiatrist 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 psychiatrists outside Barrington count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Barrington city center, our service radius for psychiatrists. 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 psychiatrists 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 psychiatrists in Barrington ranked?

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

What is the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor (MD or DO) who completed a residency in psychiatry and can prescribe medication. A psychologist usually holds a doctorate in psychology (PhD or PsyD), provides therapy and psychological testing, and in most places does not prescribe. Many people see both: a psychiatrist for medication and a psychologist or therapist for talk therapy.

Can I see a psychiatrist 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 Barrington

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 700 psychiatrists serving Barrington.
  2. November 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.