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Best Therapists And Counselors in Elmwood Park, IL (2026)

1,329 therapists and counselors ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Elmwood Park: LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Oak Park, RP Score 74/100; 4.4★ from 74 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 38

    Most-reviewed: Innovative Care, 588 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 1,329 ranked; ranked #38.

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

1,329 Elmwood Park therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 716 open Saturdays and 341 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 1,329 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Elmwood Park 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 Elmwood Park at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Oak Park744.4★ (74)Oak Park, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Kids Unlimited Therapy Services, LLC744.6★ (38)Oak Park, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Healthcare Alternative Systems Living Room743.6★ (9)Chicago, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4The Sunroom®734.8★ (85)Chicago, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5St. Michaels Counseling Center731.7★ (3)Chicago, 1 mi away——
6Leslie Frame-Crowley, Counselor735.0★ (7)Oak Park, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Smart Behavior Solutions734.6★ (19)Oak Park, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Chicago-Read Mental Health Center732.8★ (38)Chicago, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Garden Health Group734.5★ (8)River Forest, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Calm Mind Counseling Center, PLLC734.9★ (26)Forest Park, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 1,329 best therapists and counselors in Elmwood Park, 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 Elmwood Park

    Based in Oak Park, 2 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.4★ from 74 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 74 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
    1010 Lake St Ste 110, Oak Park, IL 60301
  2. Based in Chicago, 5 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.8★ from 85 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 85 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 7 AM–9 PM · Tue 7 AM–8 PM · Wed–Sat 7 AM–9 PM · Sun 7 AM–1 PM
    Address
    3429 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
  3. Based in Oak Park, 2 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ 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
    1010 Lake St Ste 110, Oak Park, IL 60301
  4. Based in Oak Park, 3 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 12 PM–8 PM · Fri 12 PM–6 PM · Sat 12 PM–5 PM · Sun 9 AM–4 PM
    Address
    212 S Marion St, Oak Park, IL 60302
  5. Based in River Forest, 2 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    414 Clinton Pl Apt 106, River Forest, IL 60305
  6. 73/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.4★ from 45 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 45 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3022 N Harlem Ave Ste 1N, Chicago, IL 60634
  7. Based in Chicago, 5 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.0★ from 119 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 119 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    3456 W Franklin Blvd, Chicago, IL 60624
  8. Based in Chicago, 1 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.9★ from 21 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5 AM–11:15 AM · Sat 6 AM–9:50 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    7124 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60707
  9. Based in Oak Park, 2 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 11 AM–8 PM · Tue–Thu 10 AM–8 PM · Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun 12 PM–4 PM
    Address
    1010 Lake St Ste 503, Oak Park, IL 60301
  10. Based in Oak Park, 2 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 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
    1010 Lake St Ste 110, Oak Park, IL 60301
  11. Based in Chicago, 5 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–9 PM · Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–2 PM
    Address
    1742 N Kimball Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
  12. Based in Oak Park, 4 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.4★ from 21 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat 9 AM–7 PM · Sun 12 PM–5 PM
    Address
    215 Harrison St, Oak Park, IL 60304
  13. Based in Chicago, 5 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.3★ from 72 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 72 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
    3976 N Avondale Ave 2nd floor, Chicago, IL 60641
  14. Based in Chicago, 3 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 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
    5414 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
  15. Based in Forest Park, 3 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    7227 Madison St, Forest Park, IL 60130
  16. Based in Chicago, 6 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.9★ from 398 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 398 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 9 AM–7 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2514 W Armitage Ave #211, Chicago, IL 60647

Therapists and counselors 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 1,329 ranked therapists and counselors here; the rest are on their profiles.

therapists and counselors in Elmwood Park, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Coalition to Save Our Mental Health Centers715.0★ (3)3 mi
27Stonebridge Psychological Group715.0★ (3)In Elmwood Park
28Innovative Counseling Partners PLLC713.1★ (18)2 mi
29New Insights Behavioral Health Services714.3★ (9)4 mi
30ASB Medical Clinic714.6★ (84)3 mi
31Fresh Psychological Beginnings715.0★ (12)2 mi
32Begin Within Counseling713.0★ (4)2 mi
33CTSHealth Chicago Northside714.3★ (33)2 mi
34Empower Family Therapy714.6★ (18)2 mi
35Daniel Talley Therapy715.0★ (14)2 mi
36Urban Wellness714.2★ (5)4 mi
37Grace Therapy and Wellness Center714.3★ (24)2 mi
38Innovative Care714.9★ (588)7 mi
39Southside Center of Hope704.1★ (19)7 mi
40InTouch & Motion Therapy704.4★ (14)5 mi
41Stephen Sullivan, Counselor705.0★ (7)5 mi
42Hope Psychological Services PLLC704.5★ (15)2 mi
43Thrive for Wellness, LLC705.0★ (15)3 mi
44NAMI Metro Suburban Drop-In Center704.1★ (9)3 mi
45LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Park Ridge704.4★ (73)6 mi
46Compass Health Center704.2★ (229)6 mi
47Balanced Life Counseling704.6★ (11)5 mi
48Snow Lake Counseling - Logan Square704.8★ (25)6 mi
49Greater Chicago Art Therapy, PLLC705.0★ (7)2 mi
50DUI Counseling Center705.0★ (14)3 mi

Also serving Elmwood Park

20 more therapists and counselors within 15 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked therapists and counselors serving Elmwood Park
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Amor and Growth Therapy PLLCIn Elmwood Park
Charnell Montgomery, Counselor5.0★ (2)2 mi
erica kaitz3.0★ (2)2 mi
Finding Balance Counseling and Therapy Services1.0★ (2)2 mi
Heather Lopez, LCSWIn Elmwood Park
Higher Ground Wellness Group5.0★ (2)2 mi
Indigo Therapy Group5.0★ (2)2 mi
Jenny Stevens - Coach & Counselor5.0★ (2)In Elmwood Park
Julia Sostrin, Counselor5.0★ (2)2 mi
Karen J. Stelling-Farina, LCPCIn Elmwood Park
Lowry and Associates Education and Counseling Services LLC5.0★ (2)2 mi
MadeMind Wellness & PerformanceIn Elmwood Park
Mindful Shift Therapy PLLCIn Elmwood Park
Mosaic Wholeness Center5.0★ (2)1 mi
Radiant Therapy and Wellness5.0★ (2)2 mi
Robert H. Marshall Jr.5.0★ (1)In Elmwood Park
Seasons Within LLC3.0★ (2)2 mi
Starks Therapy Group5.0★ (2)2 mi
Transcend Challenges, PLLCIn Elmwood Park
Wood Counseling Center5.0★ (2)2 mi

How we ranked Elmwood Park therapists and counselors

We scored 1,329 Elmwood Park 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 Elmwood Park 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 Elmwood Park: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Elmwood Park?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Elmwood Park, IL is LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Oak Park with an RP Score of 74/100. It has 4.4★ from 74 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Kids Unlimited Therapy Services, LLC (#2) and Healthcare Alternative Systems Living Room (#3) follow. We ranked 1,329 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Elmwood Park?

RankedPsychologists ranks 1,329 therapists and counselors serving Elmwood Park, IL. 1 of them is based in Elmwood Park; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 15 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 therapists and counselors in Elmwood Park work on weekends?

716 of 1,329 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 341 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Oak Park (#1), Kids Unlimited Therapy Services, LLC (#2) and Healthcare Alternative Systems Living Room (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Elmwood Park therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 1,329 rated therapists and counselors in Elmwood Park is 4.7★, with a median of 10 reviews. Innovative Care has the most, 588 reviews, and ranks #38. 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 Elmwood Park count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Elmwood Park 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 Elmwood Park 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 Elmwood Park

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 1,329 therapists and counselors serving Elmwood Park.
  2. November 2026: 6 duplicate listings merged.