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Best Therapists And Counselors in Alton, IL (2026)

52 therapists and counselors ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Alton: First Step DUI Evaluation, RP Score 79/100; 4.6★ from 29 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 4

    Most-reviewed: SIHF Healthcare - Alton, 1,632 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 52 ranked; ranked #4.

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

52 Alton therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 12 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.0★ across 52 rated practices.

Most of this list also appears on the Therapists and counselors in Upper Alton ranking. See Therapists and counselors in Upper Alton

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Alton 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 therapists and counselors in Alton at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1First Step DUI Evaluation794.6★ (29)AltonSat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Rekindle Drug Rehabilitation Alton, IL784.1★ (20)AltonSat · Sun · Evenings—
3Oasis Women's Center753.9★ (8)Alton——
4SIHF Healthcare - Alton754.8★ (1,632)Alton—Most reviews
5Alton Mental Health Center713.3★ (15)AltonSat—
6Bridge of Hope Counseling Services705.0★ (10)Alton——
7Calmwaters Counseling & Resource Center694.5★ (11)Alton——
8Latavia Jo Harley, MA, LPC, NCC, E-RYT 200695.0★ (3)AltonEvenings—
9Lovejoy Legacy Counseling & Wellness671.5★ (8)Alton——
10Centerstone663.0★ (102)Alton——

The 52 best therapists and counselors in Alton, 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 Alton

    #1 First Step DUI Evaluation

    Based in Alton

    79/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.6★ from 29 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    307 Henry St #111, Alton, IL 62002
    View profile for First Step DUI Evaluation(618) 616-0437

  3. #3 Oasis Women's Center

    Based in Alton

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 3.9★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.9★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    111 Market St, Alton, IL 62002
    View profile for Oasis Women's Center(618) 465-1978

  4. #4 SIHF Healthcare - Alton

    Based in Alton

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.8★ from 1,632 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 1,632 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4 Memorial Dr Bldg B, Suite 210, Alton, IL 62002
    View profile for SIHF Healthcare - Alton(618) 463-5905

  8. #8 Latavia Jo Harley, MA, LPC, NCC, E-RYT 200

    Based in Alton

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9:30 AM–7 PM · Tue 8 AM–7 PM · Wed 9:30 AM–7 PM · Thu 8:30 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    108 Northport Dr, Alton, IL 62002
    View profile for Latavia Jo Harley, MA, LPC, NCC, E-RYT 200(618) 862-1362

  10. #10 Centerstone

    Based in Alton

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 3.0★ from 102 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.0★ from 102 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2615 Edwards St, Alton, IL 62002
    View profile for Centerstone(618) 462-2331

  12. #12 EverTrue Meridian Village

    Based in Glen Carbon, 13 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.0★ from 67 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 67 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    27 Auerbach Pl, Glen Carbon, IL 62034
    View profile for EverTrue Meridian Village(618) 288-3700

  13. #13 Chestnut Health Systems

    Based in Wood River, 5 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    337 E Ferguson Ave, Wood River, IL 62095
    View profile for Chestnut Health Systems(888) 924-3786

  15. #15 Walter's Walk

    Based in Hazelwood, 13 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.6★ from 91 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 91 Google reviews
    Address
    737 Dunn Rd, Hazelwood, MO 63042
    View profile for Walter's Walk(314) 731-2433

  18. #18 Kevin R. Treloar, MSW

    Based in Edwardsville, 13 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews
    Address
    1046 Florida St, Edwardsville, IL 62025
    View profile for Kevin R. Treloar, MSW(618) 741-4024

  19. #19 Radzom Counseling LLC

    Based in Edwardsville, 13 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 3.5★ from 29 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.5★ from 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    1946 Edwardsville Clb Plz, Edwardsville, IL 62025
    View profile for Radzom Counseling LLC(618) 248-2040

  20. #20 Marvin Miller Counseling

    Based in St. Louis, 12 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    9167 W Florissant Ave, St. Louis, MO 63136
    View profile for Marvin Miller Counseling(314) 382-9318

  21. #21 Jean E. Moretto, PhD

    Based in Hazelwood, 13 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 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
    737 Dunn Rd #100, Hazelwood, MO 63042
    View profile for Jean E. Moretto, PhD(314) 731-2433

  22. #22 Lifequest Christian Counseling

    Based in Florissant, 11 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue 9 AM–7 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1265 Graham Rd, Florissant, MO 63031
    View profile for Lifequest Christian Counseling(314) 830-9970

  25. #25 Southern IL Institute of Behavioral Health, PC

    Based in Glen Carbon, 15 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.6★ from 21 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.6★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–10 PM · Wed–Thu 9 AM–10 PM · Fri 8 AM–10 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun 9 AM–12 PM
    Address
    9 Junction Drive W #3, Glen Carbon, IL 62034
    View profile for Southern IL Institute of Behavioral Health, PC(618) 710-4123

How we ranked Alton therapists and counselors

We scored 52 Alton therapists and counselors 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 Alton 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 therapist

  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. Check which license they hold (for example LPC, LCSW, LMFT or RP) and look it up with the board or college that issued it.
  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 therapist

  • 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?
  • Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
  • 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.

Therapists and counselors in Alton: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Alton?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Alton, IL is First Step DUI Evaluation with an RP Score of 79/100. It has 4.6★ from 29 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Rekindle Drug Rehabilitation Alton, IL (#2) and Oasis Women's Center (#3) follow. We ranked 52 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Alton?

RankedPsychologists ranks 52 therapists and counselors serving Alton, IL. 11 of them are based in Alton; the rest serve it from nearby towns. 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 therapists and counselors in Alton work on weekends?

12 of 52 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are First Step DUI Evaluation (#1), Rekindle Drug Rehabilitation Alton, IL (#2) and Alton Mental Health Center (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Alton therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 52 rated therapists and counselors in Alton is 4.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. SIHF Healthcare - Alton has the most, 1,632 reviews, and ranks #4. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank therapists and counselors?

Each therapist 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 therapists and counselors outside Alton count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Alton city center, our service radius for therapists and counselors. 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 therapists and counselors 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 therapists and counselors in Alton ranked?

Each practice gets an RP Score from 0 to 100 from 8 published factors, including its Google rating, how clearly it focuses on therapy and counseling and how close it is. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank. The score does not measure treatment outcomes.

Is a licensed counselor the same as a psychologist?

No. Licensed professional counselors, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists and, in Ontario, registered psychotherapists hold their own licenses and answer to their own boards or colleges. They provide talk therapy for many of the same concerns; formal psychological testing is usually done by a psychologist.

Can I see a therapist 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 Alton

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 52 therapists and counselors serving Alton.

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