72/100RP Score
Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Best Psychologists in Carol Stream, IL (2026)
403 psychologists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Carol Stream: Central DuPage Pastoral Counseling Center, RP Score 72/100; 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 2 PM.
- 7
Most-reviewed: Kid Matters Counseling, 168 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 403 ranked; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
403 Carol Stream psychologists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 240 open Saturdays and 89 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 403 rated practices.
Top 10 psychologists in Carol Stream 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.
| Rank | Business | RP Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central DuPage Pastoral Counseling Center | 72 | 4.0★ (4) | Carol Stream | Sat · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Center for Personal Growth | 71 | 4.2★ (5) | Carol Stream | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Modern Me Psychology, PC | 70 | 4.6★ (9) | Roselle, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | De Merchant & Associates | 70 | 3.0★ (4) | Wheaton, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | The Sirona Center | 70 | 5.0★ (4) | Glendale Heights, 3 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Walking Together Therapy Associates Wheaton Office | 69 | 4.1★ (10) | Wheaton, 4 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Kid Matters Counseling | 69 | 4.9★ (168) | Hinsdale, 13 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 8 | Thompson Therapeutics and Mediation, PLLC | 69 | 4.7★ (14) | Saint Charles, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Goodman Psychologist Associates | 69 | 4.1★ (13) | Saint Charles, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Grow Sport Psychology & Performance Improvement | 69 | 5.0★ (13) | Naperville, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 403 best psychologists in Carol Stream, 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.
Based in Carol Stream
71/100RP ScoreRanked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Roselle, 6 mi away
70/100RP ScoreRanked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Wheaton, 4 mi away
70/100RP ScoreRanked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Glendale Heights, 3 mi away
70/100RP ScoreRanked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Wheaton, 4 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.1★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Hinsdale, 13 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 4.9★ from 168 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Saint Charles, 8 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Saint Charles, 8 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.1★ from 13 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Naperville, 9 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Bloomingdale, 4 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#12 Dr. Robert Ida
Based in Wheaton, 5 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Glen Ellyn, 6 mi away
68/100RP ScoreRanked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#14 Brittany Snow
Based in Saint Charles, 8 mi away
68/100RP ScoreRanked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Naperville, 10 mi away
68/100RP ScoreRanked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 9 mi away
68/100RP ScoreRanked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.8★ from 49 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Warrenville, 8 mi away
68/100RP ScoreRanked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.7★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Wheaton, 6 mi away
67/100RP ScoreRanked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Carol Stream
67/100RP ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Naperville, 8 mi away
67/100RP ScoreRanked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Wheaton, 5 mi away
67/100RP ScoreRanked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Naperville, 8 mi away
67/100RP ScoreRanked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.7★ from 11 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Naperville, 8 mi away
67/100RP ScoreRanked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Hinsdale, 13 mi away
67/100RP ScoreRanked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Geneva, 9 mi away
66/100RP ScoreRanked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Psychologists 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 403 ranked psychologists here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Carol Stream
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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Adriana P Franco, LCSW, CRADC | 5.0★ (4) | In Carol Stream |
| Dr. Ann Letourneau | In Carol Stream | |
| Dr. Jessica Marshall | In Carol Stream | |
| Elissa Mcgovern | In Carol Stream | |
| Francis Patricia | In Carol Stream | |
| Heartwood Counseling and Wellness | In Carol Stream | |
| Jim Natter, Psy. D. | 5.0★ (1) | In Carol Stream |
| Jodi Macaluso, MA, LCPC, CADC | 5.0★ (1) | In Carol Stream |
| Julia Novitski, PhD | 5.0★ (1) | In Carol Stream |
| Kruse Sandra J PhD | In Carol Stream | |
| Maria Cornejo Garcia | In Carol Stream | |
| Nancy E. Cochran, PsyD | 5.0★ (1) | In Carol Stream |
| Patricia A Pimental, PsyD | In Carol Stream | |
| Prospering Minds Counseling | 3.9★ (14) | In Carol Stream |
| Susan L Garrison, LCSW | In Carol Stream | |
| The Carlton Center Community Counseling Services | In Carol Stream | |
| Tricon Counseling Center | 5.0★ (2) | In Carol Stream |
| UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Medical Group Behavioral Health at Carol Stream | In Carol Stream | |
| Westside Children's Therapy | 4.8★ (25) | In Carol Stream |
| Westside Children's Therapy | 4.8★ (19) | In Carol Stream |
How we ranked Carol Stream psychologists
We scored 403 Carol Stream 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Carol Stream data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Review volume | 5% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of Google reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availability | Measured |
| Specialty focus | 25% | How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 15% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
How to choose a psychologist
- Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
- Make sure they regularly work with clients who have your concern, and ask what approach they use and why.
- If you may need testing as well as therapy (for example for ADHD or memory concerns), ask whether the practice does assessments itself.
- 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.
- Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
- 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 Carol Stream: frequently asked questions
Who is the best psychologist in Carol Stream?
By RP Score, the highest-ranked psychologist in Carol Stream, IL is Central DuPage Pastoral Counseling Center with an RP Score of 72/100. It has 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 2 PM. Center for Personal Growth (#2) and Modern Me Psychology, PC (#3) follow. We ranked 403 psychologists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many psychologists are there in Carol Stream?
RankedPsychologists ranks 403 psychologists serving Carol Stream, IL. 3 of them are based in Carol Stream; 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 Carol Stream work on weekends?
240 of 403 ranked psychologists post Saturday hours and 89 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Central DuPage Pastoral Counseling Center (#1), Center for Personal Growth (#2) and Modern Me Psychology, PC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.
What Google rating do Carol Stream psychologists have?
The median Google rating among 403 rated psychologists in Carol Stream is 4.5★, with a median of 10 reviews. Kid Matters Counseling has the most, 168 reviews, and ranks #7. 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 Carol Stream count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Carol Stream 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 Carol Stream 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 Carol Stream
- November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 403 psychologists serving Carol Stream.
- November 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.
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