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Best Psychiatrists in Lake Zurich, IL (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Lake Zurich: Dr. Shalini Varma, MD Board Certified Psychiatrist, RP Score 78/100; 4.8★ from 162 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 6

    Most-reviewed: Arlington Heights Clarity Clinic Psychiatry & Therapy, 420 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 681 ranked; ranked #6.

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

681 Lake Zurich psychiatrists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 273 open Saturdays and 129 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 681 rated practices.

Top 10 psychiatrists in Lake Zurich 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 Lake Zurich at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Dr. Shalini Varma, MD Board Certified Psychiatrist784.8★ (162)Vernon Hills, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Terri Gray, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner735.0★ (11)Vernon Hills, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Vanessa Wrobel, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner734.6★ (16)Vernon Hills, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Ali Khoshkish, Psychiatrist725.0★ (6)Vernon Hills, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Casiano Marlene E MD723.5★ (11)Barrington, 5 mi away——
6Arlington Heights Clarity Clinic Psychiatry & Therapy714.5★ (420)Arlington Heights, 12 mi awaySat · EveningsMost reviews
7Dr. Robert J. Fabsik Jr, DO714.2★ (5)Vernon Hills, 7 mi away——
8Dr. Janeen H. Paul, MD715.0★ (3)Vernon Hills, 7 mi away——
9Neuropsychiatric Associates Il714.2★ (5)Vernon Hills, 8 mi away——
10Peter Costello, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner714.9★ (28)Gurnee, 15 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 681 best psychiatrists in Lake Zurich, 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 Lake Zurich

    Based in Vernon Hills, 8 mi away

    78/100RP 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 Vernon Hills, 7 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 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
  3. Based in Vernon Hills, 7 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 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
  4. Based in Vernon Hills, 7 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 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
  5. Based in Barrington, 5 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
  6. Based in Arlington Heights, 12 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 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
  7. Based in Vernon Hills, 7 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 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
  8. Based in Vernon Hills, 8 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.6★ from 14 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.6★ from 14 Google reviews
    Address
    977 Lakeview Pkwy Ste 170, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
  9. Based in Vernon Hills, 8 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 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
    977 Lakeview Pkwy Ste 170, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
  10. Based in Vernon Hills, 8 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.4★ from 16 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.4★ from 16 Google reviews
    Address
    977 Lakeview Pkwy Ste 170, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
  11. Based in Hoffman Estates, 10 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 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
  12. Based in Hoffman Estates, 10 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 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
  13. Based in Hoffman Estates, 10 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 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
  14. Based in Hoffman Estates, 10 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 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
  15. Based in Hoffman Estates, 10 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 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
  16. Based in Arlington Heights, 6 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5:30 PM · Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5:30 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3125 N Wilke Rd Suite I, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
  17. Based in Hoffman Estates, 10 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 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

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

psychiatrists in Lake Zurich, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Perakis Resis & Associates: Perakis Emmanuel Ad MD705.0★ (4)11 mi
27Meghan S. Mayberry, DO703.7★ (6)10 mi
28Lawrence L. Kerns, MD, & Associates693.7★ (18)4 mi
29Ghouse Mohiuddin, DO693.4★ (5)10 mi
30Mustansar Raza, MD693.4★ (5)10 mi
31Dr. Katherine Godfrey693.9★ (8)11 mi
32David Moy, MD693.7★ (3)10 mi
33Dr. Norman Chapman M.D.695.0★ (8)13 mi
34Chicago SHIFA Psychiatry695.0★ (13)17 mi
35Associates in Psychiatry & Counseling694.6★ (345)17 mi
36Chandragupta Vedak, MD693.8★ (10)12 mi
37Noel Tapia, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner694.8★ (22)19 mi
38Benjamin Shain, M.D., Ph.D.695.0★ (5)14 mi
39Feld Michael MD695.0★ (10)16 mi
40Eun Sun Paik, M.D.685.0★ (4)14 mi
41Silu Lohani685.0★ (4)14 mi
42Amy Noel, M.D.684.0★ (7)14 mi
43Jacalyn Saracco, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner684.7★ (15)19 mi
44Dr. Susanna Kovari, MD684.0★ (4)14 mi
45PsychPlus Buffalo Grove - Psychiatrist and Therapist684.5★ (43)6 mi
46Donna M Woods, MD682.5★ (13)11 mi
47Dr. Uzoma Okoli M.D.683.8★ (22)15 mi
48Laura M Van Dusen, MD684.4★ (13)16 mi
49Michael R. Binder M.D. Adult and Adolescent Psychiatry684.7★ (28)15 mi
50Dr. Blaise J. Wolfrum, MD684.3★ (6)15 mi

Also serving Lake Zurich

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 Lake Zurich
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Alan Georges, MD3.5★ (2)12 mi
Alexian Brothers Behavioral: Powitz Jack N MD5.0★ (2)10 mi
Arthur H Bloch Md5.0★ (2)15 mi
Associates In Psychiatry: Naidu Mohanakumar MD1.0★ (2)17 mi
Bornstein Myron MD5.0★ (2)15 mi
Chelsea A. Curry, MD1.0★ (2)17 mi
Dave Lovely, Counselor5.0★ (2)11 mi
Dr. Majed Dalloul, MD5.0★ (2)14 mi
Dr. Paul Berkowitz5.0★ (2)9 mi
Eitan D. Schwarz, M.D., S.C.5.0★ (2)14 mi
Elizabeth Holtz, Counselor5.0★ (2)3 mi
EOHT, LLCIn Lake Zurich
Horizons Behavioral Health: Gumidyala Eshwar P MD1.0★ (2)12 mi
Joseph Miller, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner5.0★ (2)11 mi
Joshua Kahn, M.D.5.0★ (2)16 mi
Julie Konrath, Counselor5.0★ (2)3 mi
Lin Lu, MD, PhD4.5★ (2)7 mi
Mr. Muhammad Junaid3.0★ (2)8 mi
The Barrington Center5.0★ (2)5 mi
Troy Glickstern, Counselor5.0★ (2)7 mi

How we ranked Lake Zurich psychiatrists

We scored 681 Lake Zurich 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 Lake Zurich 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 Lake Zurich: frequently asked questions

Who is the best psychiatrist in Lake Zurich?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked psychiatrist in Lake Zurich, IL is Dr. Shalini Varma, MD Board Certified Psychiatrist with an RP Score of 78/100. It has 4.8★ from 162 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Terri Gray, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (#2) and Vanessa Wrobel, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (#3) follow. We ranked 681 psychiatrists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many psychiatrists are there in Lake Zurich?

RankedPsychologists ranks 681 psychiatrists serving Lake Zurich, 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 Lake Zurich work on weekends?

273 of 681 ranked psychiatrists post Saturday hours and 129 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Dr. Shalini Varma, MD Board Certified Psychiatrist (#1), Terri Gray, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (#2) and Vanessa Wrobel, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Lake Zurich psychiatrists have?

The median Google rating among 681 rated psychiatrists in Lake Zurich is 4.4★, with a median of 13 reviews. Arlington Heights Clarity Clinic Psychiatry & Therapy has the most, 420 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Lake Zurich count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Lake Zurich 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 Lake Zurich 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 Lake Zurich

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 681 psychiatrists serving Lake Zurich.
  2. November 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.