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Best Psychiatrists in Carpentersville, IL (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Carpentersville: Dr. Shalini Varma, MD Board Certified Psychiatrist, RP Score 75/100; 4.8★ from 162 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 32

    Most-reviewed: Suburban Behavioral Health Services, 481 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 699 ranked; ranked #32.

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

699 Carpentersville psychiatrists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 293 open Saturdays and 131 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 699 rated practices.

Top 10 psychiatrists in Carpentersville 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 Carpentersville at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Dr. Shalini Varma, MD Board Certified Psychiatrist754.8★ (162)Vernon Hills, 18 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Erik Langner, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner735.0★ (6)Lake in the Hills, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Associates in Psychiatry & Counseling734.6★ (345)Elgin, 7 mi awaySat—
4Dr. Ali Syed Anwar723.9★ (14)Elgin, 7 mi away——
5Casiano Marlene E MD723.5★ (11)Barrington, 6 mi away——
6Kondic Aleksandar MD713.8★ (11)Hoffman Estates, 7 mi away——
7Gabriel C. Fuqua, MD713.9★ (15)Huntley, 8 mi away——
8Elizabeth Sita, MD714.2★ (5)Hoffman Estates, 8 mi away——
9Rohit Shah, MD714.2★ (5)Hoffman Estates, 8 mi away——
10Salahuddin Syed, MD715.0★ (7)Hoffman Estates, 8 mi awaySat · Sun—

The 699 best psychiatrists in Carpentersville, 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 Carpentersville

    Based in Vernon Hills, 18 mi away

    75/100RP 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 Elgin, 7 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.9★ from 14 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.9★ from 14 Google reviews
    Address
    2050 Larkin Ave #101, Elgin, IL 60123
  3. Based in Barrington, 6 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 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
  4. Based in Hoffman Estates, 7 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 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 Huntley, 8 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.9★ from 15 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.9★ from 15 Google reviews
    Address
    10350 Haligus Rd #200d, Huntley, IL 60142
  6. Based in Hoffman Estates, 8 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 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
  7. Based in Hoffman Estates, 8 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, 8 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 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
  9. Based in Hoffman Estates, 8 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 Crystal Lake, 8 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 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
  11. Based in Crystal Lake, 8 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews
    Address
    500 Coventry Ln #205, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
  12. Based in Elgin, 7 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 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
    2050 Larkin Ave Ste 202, Elgin, IL 60123
  13. Based in Hoffman Estates, 8 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 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
  14. 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”, 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
  15. Based in Hoffman Estates, 8 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 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
  16. Based in Arlington Heights, 15 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 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
  17. Based in Vernon Hills, 17 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 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
  18. Based in Vernon Hills, 17 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 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
  19. Based in Streamwood, 10 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 1.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 1.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    1400 Irving Park Rd, Streamwood, IL 60107
  20. Based in Saint Charles, 14 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.9★ from 12 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.9★ from 12 Google reviews
    Address
    2560 Foxfield Rd #240, St. Charles, IL 60174

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 699 ranked psychiatrists here; the rest are on their profiles.

psychiatrists in Carpentersville, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Lawrence L. Kerns, MD, & Associates683.7★ (18)6 mi
27Ali Khoshkish, Psychiatrist685.0★ (6)17 mi
28Chicago SHIFA Psychiatry685.0★ (13)20 mi
29Dr. Angel Heredia, MD684.1★ (13)16 mi
30Dr. Fareha N. Malik, MD684.1★ (36)5 mi
31Ghouse Mohiuddin, DO683.4★ (5)14 mi
32Suburban Behavioral Health Services684.8★ (481)24 mi
33David Moy, MD683.7★ (3)14 mi
34Nadeem N. Hussain, MD674.4★ (15)18 mi
35Dr. Michael Rachman672.5★ (12)13 mi
36PBS Doctors Psychiatry & Counseling Office 1675.0★ (3)4 mi
37Donna M Woods, MD672.5★ (13)13 mi
38Peter Costello, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner674.9★ (28)24 mi
39NeuMind Clinic - Arlington Heights675.0★ (63)13 mi
40Vikramjit Gill, MD674.8★ (18)6 mi
41Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Hoffman Estates674.7★ (82)7 mi
42Noel Tapia, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner674.8★ (22)24 mi
43Halper Mitchell MD672.3★ (3)15 mi
44Dr. Shalini Varma, MD, Board Certified Psychiatrist674.8★ (121)36 mi
45Brighter Life Behavioral Services P.C674.4★ (178)13 mi
46Dr. Robert J. Fabsik Jr, DO674.2★ (5)17 mi
47Dr. Janeen H. Paul, MD675.0★ (3)17 mi
48Syed Waliuddin, MD674.3★ (20)7 mi
49Dr. James S. Marks, MD673.6★ (14)18 mi
50Neuropsychiatric Associates Il674.2★ (5)18 mi

Also serving Carpentersville

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 Carpentersville
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Alexian Brothers Behavioral: Powitz Jack N MD5.0★ (2)8 mi
Associates In Psychiatry: Naidu Mohanakumar MD1.0★ (2)7 mi
At Your Service Psychiatry, PLLCIn Carpentersville
Chelsea A. Curry, MD1.0★ (2)22 mi
Daniel Wyma, M.D.3.0★ (2)21 mi
Dave Lovely, Counselor5.0★ (2)19 mi
Dr. Paul Berkowitz5.0★ (2)19 mi
Eitan D. Schwarz, M.D., S.C.5.0★ (2)22 mi
Elizabeth Holtz, Counselor5.0★ (2)7 mi
Horizons Behavioral Health: Gumidyala Eshwar P MD1.0★ (2)8 mi
Joanna Hansen5.0★ (2)13 mi
Joseph Miller, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner5.0★ (2)12 mi
Julie Konrath, Counselor5.0★ (2)7 mi
Lin Lu, MD, PhD4.5★ (2)17 mi
Marla Hartzen, MD3.0★ (2)22 mi
Mr. Muhammad Junaid3.0★ (2)18 mi
Sukhi Sandhu, Counselor5.0★ (2)22 mi
The Barrington Center5.0★ (2)6 mi
Troy Glickstern, Counselor5.0★ (2)17 mi
Valerie Taylor, Counselor5.0★ (2)16 mi

How we ranked Carpentersville psychiatrists

We scored 699 Carpentersville 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 Carpentersville 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 Carpentersville: frequently asked questions

Who is the best psychiatrist in Carpentersville?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked psychiatrist in Carpentersville, IL is Dr. Shalini Varma, MD Board Certified Psychiatrist with an RP Score of 75/100. It has 4.8★ from 162 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Erik Langner, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (#2) and Associates in Psychiatry & Counseling (#3) follow. We ranked 699 psychiatrists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many psychiatrists are there in Carpentersville?

RankedPsychologists ranks 699 psychiatrists serving Carpentersville, IL. 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 Carpentersville work on weekends?

293 of 699 ranked psychiatrists post Saturday hours and 131 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Dr. Shalini Varma, MD Board Certified Psychiatrist (#1), Erik Langner, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (#2) and Associates in Psychiatry & Counseling (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Carpentersville psychiatrists have?

The median Google rating among 699 rated psychiatrists in Carpentersville is 4.4★, with a median of 13 reviews. Suburban Behavioral Health Services has the most, 481 reviews, and ranks #32. 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 Carpentersville count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Carpentersville 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 Carpentersville 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 Carpentersville

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 699 psychiatrists serving Carpentersville.
  2. November 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.