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Best Psychiatrists in Pleasant Prairie, WI (2026)

422 psychiatrists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Pleasant Prairie: Dr. Shalini Varma, MD, Board Certified Psychiatrist, RP Score 80/100; 4.8★ from 121 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 46

    Most-reviewed: American Behavioral Clinics – Layton Clinic, 444 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 422 ranked; ranked #46.

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

422 Pleasant Prairie psychiatrists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 100 open Saturdays and 57 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 422 rated practices.

Top 10 psychiatrists in Pleasant Prairie 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 Pleasant Prairie at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Dr. Shalini Varma, MD, Board Certified Psychiatrist804.8★ (121)Kenosha, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Dr. Shalini Varma, MD Board Certified Psychiatrist734.8★ (162)Vernon Hills, 21 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Dr. Pushparanee Babusukumar733.7★ (3)Kenosha, 3 mi away——
4Peter Costello, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner724.9★ (28)Gurnee, 12 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Dr. Mathew Mccarthy725.0★ (3)Kenosha, 6 mi away——
6Christine Foster, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner704.8★ (30)Kenosha, 3 mi awayEvenings—
7Ahmad Z. Khan, MD704.0★ (12)Mount Pleasant, 10 mi away——
8Dr. Ashokkumar K. Shah, MD702.1★ (16)Kenosha, 6 mi away——
9Eun Sun Paik, M.D.695.0★ (4)Gurnee, 12 mi away——
10Amy Noel, M.D.694.0★ (7)Gurnee, 12 mi away——

The 422 best psychiatrists in Pleasant Prairie, 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 Pleasant Prairie

    Based in Kenosha, 3 mi away

    80/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.8★ from 121 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 121 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 12 PM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    7400 60th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53142
  2. Based in Vernon Hills, 21 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 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
  3. Based in Kenosha, 6 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 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
    4536 22nd Ave, Kenosha, WI 53140
  4. 70/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.8★ from 30 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–9 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6525 Green Bay Rd Ste 2, Kenosha, WI 53142
  5. Based in Mount Pleasant, 10 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.0★ from 12 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Address
    8700 Durand Ave, Sturtevant, WI 53177
  6. Based in Gurnee, 12 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    7900 Rollins Rd, Gurnee, IL 60031
  7. Based in Gurnee, 12 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.0★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    7900 Rollins Rd b1300, Gurnee, IL 60031
  8. 69/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 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–Tue 8 AM–9 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6525 Green Bay Rd Ste 2, Kenosha, WI 53142
  9. Based in Gurnee, 14 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.8★ from 22 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.8★ from 22 Google reviews
    Address
    200 S Greenleaf St Ste J, Gurnee, IL 60031
  10. Based in Kenosha, 3 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–9 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6525 Green Bay Rd Ste 2, Kenosha, WI 53142
  11. Based in Kenosha, 2 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    12225 71st St, Kenosha, WI 53142
  12. Based in Burlington, 19 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
    Address
    190 Gardner Ave Ste 3, Burlington, WI 53105
  13. Based in Kenosha, 2 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    12225 71st St, Kenosha, WI 53142
  14. Based in Vernon Hills, 22 mi away

    67/100RP Score

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

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 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
  16. Based in North Chicago, 18 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    3471 N Green Bay Rd, North Chicago, IL 60064
  17. Based in Vernon Hills, 22 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 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
  18. Based in Burlington, 19 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.1★ from 14 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 14 Google reviews
    Address
    116 N Dodge St, Burlington, WI 53105
  19. Based in Racine, 14 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.6★ from 88 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 88 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1244 Wisconsin Ave, Racine, WI 53403

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

psychiatrists in Pleasant Prairie, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Dr. James S. Marks, MD653.6★ (14)21 mi
27Dr. Robert J. Fabsik Jr, DO654.2★ (5)22 mi
28Neuropsychiatric Associates Il654.2★ (5)21 mi
29Dr. Janeen H. Paul, MD655.0★ (3)22 mi
30Kaplan Jeremy S MD654.0★ (4)21 mi
31Heather Cunningham, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner655.0★ (4)12 mi
32Dr. Stephen G. Galston, MD653.4★ (16)21 mi
33Angela Golon, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner654.2★ (5)12 mi
34Vibrant Integrative Psychiatry: Ilya M. Ray, RN, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC654.5★ (16)12 mi
35LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Gurnee644.4★ (63)12 mi
36A Ray of Hope: Great Lakes Institute of Neurology and Psychiatry644.7★ (256)4 mi
37Michael R. Binder M.D. Adult and Adolescent Psychiatry644.7★ (28)26 mi
38Kettle Moraine Counseling645.0★ (3)25 mi
39Melissa Jackson, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner635.0★ (31)22 mi
40Dr. Robert G Kohn D.O.633.2★ (24)23 mi
41Dr. Norman Chapman M.D.635.0★ (8)28 mi
42New Day Psychiatric Care635.0★ (4)3 mi
43Brad K. Greenspan, M.D.633.7★ (6)26 mi
44Feld Michael MD635.0★ (10)29 mi
45Erik Langner, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner635.0★ (6)32 mi
46American Behavioral Clinics – Layton Clinic634.6★ (444)28 mi
47Michelle Heaton, DO634.8★ (73)35 mi
48Lisa Drew, DNP634.8★ (65)35 mi
49Monica Jones, NP633.5★ (8)27 mi
50LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Kenosha634.4★ (82)3 mi

Also serving Pleasant Prairie

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 Pleasant Prairie
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Alan Georges, MD3.5★ (2)21 mi
Arthur H Bloch Md5.0★ (2)26 mi
Bethany Williamson, Counselor5.0★ (2)28 mi
Bornstein Myron MD5.0★ (2)26 mi
Caroline Awosika, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner5.0★ (2)28 mi
Dave Lovely, Counselor5.0★ (2)28 mi
Dr. Majed Dalloul, MD5.0★ (2)18 mi
Dr. Paul Berkowitz5.0★ (2)20 mi
Elizabeth Holtz, Counselor5.0★ (2)29 mi
Elizabeth Stetter, Counselor4.5★ (2)28 mi
Joshua Kahn, M.D.5.0★ (2)29 mi
Julie Konrath, Counselor5.0★ (2)29 mi
Juvaria Shahabuddin, MD5.0★ (2)2 mi
Lin Lu, MD, PhD4.5★ (2)22 mi
Mr. Muhammad Junaid3.0★ (2)21 mi
Psychiatric Services of Racine: Roginski Patti MD1.0★ (2)14 mi
Rachel Napierala, Counselor5.0★ (2)28 mi
Shawn M. Stemper, NP5.0★ (2)19 mi
The Barrington Center5.0★ (2)28 mi
Troy Glickstern, Counselor5.0★ (2)22 mi

How we ranked Pleasant Prairie psychiatrists

We scored 422 Pleasant Prairie 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 Pleasant Prairie 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 Pleasant Prairie: frequently asked questions

Who is the best psychiatrist in Pleasant Prairie?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked psychiatrist in Pleasant Prairie, WI is Dr. Shalini Varma, MD, Board Certified Psychiatrist with an RP Score of 80/100. It has 4.8★ from 121 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Dr. Shalini Varma, MD Board Certified Psychiatrist (#2) and Dr. Pushparanee Babusukumar (#3) follow. We ranked 422 psychiatrists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many psychiatrists are there in Pleasant Prairie?

RankedPsychologists ranks 422 psychiatrists serving Pleasant Prairie, WI. 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 Pleasant Prairie work on weekends?

100 of 422 ranked psychiatrists post Saturday hours and 57 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Dr. Shalini Varma, MD, Board Certified Psychiatrist (#1), Dr. Shalini Varma, MD Board Certified Psychiatrist (#2) and Peter Costello, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Pleasant Prairie psychiatrists have?

The median Google rating among 422 rated psychiatrists in Pleasant Prairie is 4.6★, with a median of 11 reviews. American Behavioral Clinics – Layton Clinic has the most, 444 reviews, and ranks #46. 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 Pleasant Prairie count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Pleasant Prairie 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 Pleasant Prairie 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 Pleasant Prairie

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 422 psychiatrists serving Pleasant Prairie.
  2. November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.