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Best Psychologists in South Chicago, IL (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in South Chicago: Mirjam Quinn and Associates, RP Score 71/100; 4.7★ from 48 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 35

    Most-reviewed: Cognitive Solutions LC, 71 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 325 ranked; ranked #35.

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

325 South Chicago psychologists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 185 open Saturdays and 98 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 325 rated practices.

Top 10 psychologists in South Chicago 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 South Chicago at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Mirjam Quinn and Associates714.7★ (48)Chicago, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Karen Y. Douglass, PsyD715.0★ (3)Chicago, 4 mi away——
3Dr. Helen L Evans704.8★ (4)Chicago, 5 mi away——
4Terry Finn695.0★ (7)Chicago, 7 mi away——
5Karr Jeffery T PhD694.2★ (5)Chicago, 7 mi awaySat · Sun—
6The Psychology Center, Inc. of Chicago683.5★ (35)Chicago, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Dr. Stephanie Mishevski674.7★ (15)Chicago, 11 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Lutheran Social Services of Illinois675.0★ (3)Blue Island, 9 mi away——
9Dr. Alan M. Jaffe & Associates674.3★ (12)Chicago, 11 mi awaySat · Sun—
10Christina Samycia, PsyD664.7★ (7)Chicago, 11 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 325 best psychologists in South Chicago, 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 South Chicago

    Based in Chicago, 7 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.7★ from 48 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 48 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9:30 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    10801 S Western Ave Ste 2B, Chicago, IL 60643
  2. Based in Chicago, 4 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 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
    132 E 79th St, Chicago, IL 60619
  3. Based in Chicago, 5 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    1525 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615
  4. Based in Chicago, 7 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    10001 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643
  5. Based in Chicago, 7 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 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.

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    10540 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643
  6. Based in Chicago, 11 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 6 AM–10 PM · Fri 6 AM–7 PM · Sat 6 AM–6 PM · Sun 6 AM–8:30 PM
    Address
    155 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60602
  7. Based in Chicago, 11 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–9 PM
    Address
    77 W Washington St #1118, Chicago, IL 60602
  8. Based in Chicago, 9 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    7601 S Kostner Ave Ste# 500, Chicago, IL 60652
  9. Based in Palos Hills, 14 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.8★ from 44 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 44 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    5901 N. Cicero Ave, suite 305, Chicago, IL 60646, 10661 S Roberts Rd #101, Palos Hills, IL 60465
  10. Based in Chicago, 11 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 3.9★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.9★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–6 PM
    Address
    333 N Michigan Ave #2400, Chicago, IL 60602
  11. Based in South Holland, 9 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    15475 South Park Ave Ste 102, South Holland, IL 60473
  12. Based in Chicago, 14 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 7 AM–8 PM · Tue–Wed 7 AM–8:30 PM · Thu 7 AM–8 PM · Fri 11 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun 9 AM–4 PM
    Address
    1806 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
  13. Based in Chicago, 11 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 7 AM–9:30 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 7 AM–9:30 PM · Fri 7 AM–6:30 PM · Sat–Sun 7 AM–5 PM
    Address
    1 E Erie St Suite 520, Chicago, IL 60611
  14. Based in Munster, 13 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    917 Ridge Rd #3120, Munster, IN 46321
  15. Based in Chicago, 10 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 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
    122 S Michigan Ave #1025, Chicago, IL 60603
  16. Based in Chicago, 11 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 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
    1100 S Hamilton Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
  17. Based in Chicago, 11 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    8 S Michigan Ave Unit 1500, Chicago, IL 60603
  18. Based in Chicago, 13 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychologist”, 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–9 PM
    Address
    2001 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

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 325 ranked psychologists here; the rest are on their profiles.

psychologists in South Chicago, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Sejdaras’ Psy.D & Associates INC.644.8★ (33)16 mi
27Ganellen Ronald644.3★ (3)11 mi
28The Claret Center643.4★ (10)4 mi
29River North Counseling Group LLC645.0★ (10)11 mi
30Erica Sieg, PsyD643.7★ (3)11 mi
31Mr. David Shein644.0★ (4)11 mi
32Hartman David E PhD643.0★ (4)11 mi
33Joan L. Ingram, PhD642.3★ (3)11 mi
34Synapse Chicago644.7★ (15)13 mi
35Cognitive Solutions LC644.8★ (71)14 mi
36Lafayette Bagley, Counselor644.0★ (7)14 mi
37The Self Empowerment Center645.0★ (4)11 mi
38Northwest Psychological Services, PC644.4★ (7)13 mi
39Chicago Psychology Services633.8★ (11)11 mi
40CORE - Center of Relational Empowerment, PC634.4★ (7)11 mi
41Polish American Addictions Counseling - Polish American Anger Management635.0★ (11)13 mi
42Insight Center PC633.7★ (3)10 mi
43Mindsy Psychology634.3★ (6)13 mi
44Belmont Depression and Anxiety Center624.3★ (4)15 mi
45Polski Psycholog Chicago625.0★ (6)12 mi
46Transformative Growth Counseling624.4★ (12)8 mi
47J. Shoshana & Associates624.9★ (34)11 mi
48Elligan Don G PhD624.8★ (22)10 mi
49Chicago Neuropsychology and Cognitive Rehabilitation624.3★ (4)11 mi
50Individual and Family Connection624.9★ (19)18 mi

Also serving South Chicago

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 South Chicago
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Arlene Englander, LCSW5.0★ (2)11 mi
Balanced Awakening Therapy1.0★ (2)11 mi
Carol Reid, Psy.D.3.0★ (2)11 mi
Casey Noreika1.0★ (2)11 mi
Darrell M. Snyder, PHD5.0★ (2)7 mi
Dr. Barbara Goschi | Licensed Clinical Psychologist3.0★ (2)11 mi
Dr. Latreece Dickerson5.0★ (2)7 mi
Dr. Rebecca Leslie, PsyD - Therapist Atlanta5.0★ (2)11 mi
Franke Kevin J PhD5.0★ (2)11 mi
Helen Odessky, Psy. D5.0★ (2)11 mi
Hoffman Leon J PhD3.0★ (2)11 mi
Linden Psychological Services5.0★ (2)11 mi
McClymonds Psychological Services, LLC5.0★ (2)11 mi
Neil H. Pliskin, MD5.0★ (2)11 mi
Robert E. Zitter, PHD4.5★ (2)10 mi
Saving Lives Inc4.0★ (2)3 mi
Sherman Alix PhD5.0★ (2)11 mi
Steven A. Meyers, PhD, ABPP3.0★ (2)10 mi
The Psychotherapy Center3.5★ (2)7 mi
Wendy A Oman4.0★ (2)8 mi

How we ranked South Chicago psychologists

We scored 325 South Chicago 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 South Chicago 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 South Chicago: frequently asked questions

Who is the best psychologist in South Chicago?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked psychologist in South Chicago, IL is Mirjam Quinn and Associates with an RP Score of 71/100. It has 4.7★ from 48 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Karen Y. Douglass, PsyD (#2) and Dr. Helen L Evans (#3) follow. We ranked 325 psychologists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many psychologists are there in South Chicago?

RankedPsychologists ranks 325 psychologists serving South Chicago, IL. 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 South Chicago work on weekends?

185 of 325 ranked psychologists post Saturday hours and 98 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Mirjam Quinn and Associates (#1), Karr Jeffery T PhD (#5) and The Psychology Center, Inc. of Chicago (#6). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do South Chicago psychologists have?

The median Google rating among 325 rated psychologists in South Chicago is 4.6★, with a median of 9 reviews. Cognitive Solutions LC has the most, 71 reviews, and ranks #35. 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 South Chicago count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the South Chicago 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 South Chicago 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 South Chicago

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 325 psychologists serving South Chicago.