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Best Psychologists in Bloomington, IL (2026)

21 psychologists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Bloomington: Timothy D. Shannon, PsyD, RP Score 74/100; 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

  2. 8

    Most-reviewed: LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Bloomington, 157 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 21 ranked; ranked #8.

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

21 Bloomington psychologists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 1 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 21 rated practices.

Top 10 psychologists in Bloomington 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 psychologists in Bloomington at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Timothy D. Shannon, PsyD745.0★ (3)Bloomington—Overall
2Timothy D Shannon714.0★ (4)Normal, 3 mi away——
3Judy Ronan Woodburn, PhD684.6★ (5)Bloomington——
4Christian Psychological Associates682.3★ (3)BloomingtonEvenings—
5Psychology Specialists682.5★ (4)Bloomington——
6Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Normal614.5★ (27)Normal, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Evergreen Coaching & Counseling595.0★ (3)Bloomington——
8LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Bloomington594.3★ (157)BloomingtonEveningsMost reviews
9LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Bloomington584.5★ (42)Bloomington——
10Girishkumar Dhorajia, MD582.3★ (3)Normal, 1 mi away——

The 21 best psychologists in Bloomington, 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 Bloomington

    #1 Timothy D. Shannon, PsyD

    Based in Bloomington

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 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
    1701 E College Ave, Bloomington, IL 61704
    View profile for Timothy D. Shannon, PsyD(309) 664-3000

  2. #2 Timothy D Shannon

    Based in Normal, 3 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 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
    405 N Kays Dr C, Normal, IL 61761
    View profile for Timothy D Shannon(309) 664-3130

  3. #3 Judy Ronan Woodburn, PhD

    Based in Bloomington

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 8 AM–4 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3024 E Empire St 2nd floor suite a, Bloomington, IL 61704
    View profile for Judy Ronan Woodburn, PhD(309) 556-7800

  5. #5 Psychology Specialists

    Based in Bloomington

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 2.5★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.5★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2406 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61704
    View profile for Psychology Specialists(309) 706-3190

  8. #8 LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Bloomington

    Based in Bloomington

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.3★ from 157 Google reviews, based in Bloomington.

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

    • 4.3★ from 157 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–7:30 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–7:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    808 Eldorado Rd Ste 300, Bloomington, IL 61704
    View profile for LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Bloomington(309) 827-2962

  11. #11 Victoria Fetter, Counselor

    Based in Bloomington

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews, based in Bloomington.

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

    • 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–7:30 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–7:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    808 Eldorado Rd Ste 300, Bloomington, IL 61704
    View profile for Victoria Fetter, Counselor(309) 827-2962

  12. #12 Denise Goff, Counselor

    Based in Bloomington

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.9★ from 11 Google reviews, based in Bloomington.

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

    • 4.9★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2406 E Empire St 4th Floor, Bloomington, IL 61704
    View profile for Denise Goff, Counselor(888) 428-7890

  13. #13 Amy Mueller, Counselor

    Based in Bloomington

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, based in Bloomington.

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–7:30 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–7:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    808 Eldorado Rd Ste 300, Bloomington, IL 61704
    View profile for Amy Mueller, Counselor(309) 827-2962

  14. #14 Sona Chalian, Counselor

    Based in Bloomington

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, based in Bloomington.

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–7:30 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–7:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    808 Eldorado Rd Ste 300, Bloomington, IL 61704
    View profile for Sona Chalian, Counselor(309) 827-2962

  15. #15 Nicolas Gudino, Counselor

    Based in Bloomington

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, based in Bloomington.

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

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–7:30 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–7:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    808 Eldorado Rd Ste 300, Bloomington, IL 61704
    View profile for Nicolas Gudino, Counselor(309) 827-2962

  16. #16 Jaclyn Orton, Counselor

    Based in Bloomington

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews, based in Bloomington.

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

    • 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–7:30 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–7:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    808 Eldorado Rd Ste 300, Bloomington, IL 61704
    View profile for Jaclyn Orton, Counselor(309) 827-2962

  17. #17 Kathleen Backus, Counselor

    Based in Bloomington

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, based in Bloomington.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–7:30 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–7:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    808 Eldorado Rd Ste 300, Bloomington, IL 61704
    View profile for Kathleen Backus, Counselor(309) 827-2962

  18. #18 Jacob Register, Counselor

    Based in Bloomington

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, based in Bloomington.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–7:30 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–7:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    808 Eldorado Rd Ste 300, Bloomington, IL 61704
    View profile for Jacob Register, Counselor(309) 827-2962

  19. #19 Kendrique Coats, Counselor

    Based in Bloomington

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, based in Bloomington.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–7:30 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–7:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    808 Eldorado Rd Ste 300, Bloomington, IL 61704
    View profile for Kendrique Coats, Counselor(309) 827-2962

Also serving Bloomington

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

Unranked psychologists serving Bloomington
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Agape Counseling Ltd2.9★ (11)In Bloomington
Ashley Reynolds, LCPC5.0★ (5)In Bloomington
Breathe Counseling4.3★ (6)In Bloomington
Bud Roberts Counseling Service5.0★ (5)In Bloomington
Compass Counselors LTD.4.4★ (7)In Bloomington
Connection Telepsychiatry4.2★ (5)In Bloomington
Creative Healing Art Therapy, PLLC4.6★ (11)In Bloomington
DBT Institute of Central Illinois5.0★ (2)In Bloomington
Good Company Counseling and Coaching, PLLC5.0★ (10)In Bloomington
Integrative Family Counseling and Psychology5.0★ (2)In Bloomington
Integrity Counseling4.2★ (18)In Bloomington
Jonathan Lindsey LCPC3.0★ (2)In Bloomington
Keelan Dennis, MFT5.0★ (2)In Bloomington
Lacey Lowers, Counselor5.0★ (3)In Bloomington
OSF Medical Group - Behavioral & Mental Health2.1★ (29)In Bloomington
Persimmon Tree Counseling, LLC5.0★ (4)In Bloomington
Psychiatry & Counseling Associates2.9★ (8)In Bloomington
Shaniqua Miles, Counselor5.0★ (3)In Bloomington
The Mental Wellness Center, Inc4.4★ (14)In Bloomington
William G. Brunner, MS5.0★ (4)In Bloomington

How we ranked Bloomington psychologists

We scored 21 Bloomington psychologists 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 Bloomington 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 psychologist

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure they regularly work with clients who have your concern, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. If you may need testing as well as therapy (for example for ADHD or memory concerns), ask whether the practice does assessments itself.
  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 psychologist

  • Are you accepting new clients, and how soon could I start?
  • Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
  • How often do you work with concerns like mine?
  • Do you offer psychological testing, or therapy only?
  • 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.

Psychologists in Bloomington: frequently asked questions

Who is the best psychologist in Bloomington?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked psychologist in Bloomington, IL is Timothy D. Shannon, PsyD with an RP Score of 74/100. It has 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews. Timothy D Shannon (#2) and Judy Ronan Woodburn, PhD (#3) follow. We ranked 21 psychologists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many psychologists are there in Bloomington?

RankedPsychologists ranks 21 psychologists serving Bloomington, IL. 18 of them are based in Bloomington; the rest serve it from nearby towns. 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 psychologists in Bloomington work on weekends?

1 of 21 ranked psychologists post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Normal (#6). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Bloomington psychologists have?

The median Google rating among 21 rated psychologists in Bloomington is 4.9★, with a median of 5 reviews. LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Bloomington has the most, 157 reviews, and ranks #8. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank psychologists?

Each psychologist 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 psychologists outside Bloomington count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Bloomington city center, our service radius for psychologists. 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 psychologists 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 psychologists in Bloomington ranked?

Each practice gets an RP Score from 0 to 100 from 8 published factors, including its Google rating, how clearly it focuses on psychology 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 psychologist and a therapist?

“Psychologist” is a protected title: only people licensed by a state or provincial psychology board may use it. Most hold a doctorate (PhD or PsyD) and are trained in psychological testing as well as therapy. “Therapist” is a general word: licensed counselors, clinical social workers and marriage and family therapists also provide therapy under their own licenses.

Can I see a psychologist 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 Bloomington

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 21 psychologists serving Bloomington.

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