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Best Therapists And Counselors in Hoffman Estates, IL (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Hoffman Estates: Forrest Behavioral Health Illinois, RP Score 81/100; 4.9★ from 87 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 46

    Most-reviewed: Ascension Illinois - Behavioral Health Hoffman Estates, 153 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 665 ranked; ranked #46.

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

665 Hoffman Estates therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 373 open Saturdays and 156 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 665 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Hoffman Estates 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 Hoffman Estates at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Forrest Behavioral Health Illinois814.9★ (87)Hoffman EstatesSat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2A Better You Counseling, PLLC785.0★ (88)Hoffman EstatesSat · Sun · Evenings—
3Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Hoffman Estates784.7★ (82)Hoffman EstatesSat · Sun · Evenings—
4DKS Counseling LLC785.0★ (3)Hoffman EstatesSat · Sun · Evenings—
5Thrive Postpartum, Couples and Family Therapy, PLLC774.8★ (18)Hoffman EstatesSat · Sun · Evenings—
6Anchor to Hope and Healing PLLC765.0★ (11)Hoffman Estates——
7Collaborative Healing, PLLC765.0★ (7)Hoffman EstatesSat · Sun · Evenings—
8Clinical Care Consultants Counseling765.0★ (6)Hoffman Estates——
9Kenneth Young Center Schaumburg Township764.0★ (24)Hoffman Estates——
10Krists Klegeris, APN765.0★ (5)Hoffman Estates——

The 665 best therapists and counselors in Hoffman Estates, 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.

  2. #2 A Better You Counseling, PLLC

    Based in Hoffman Estates

    78/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 88 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 88 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 10 AM–6:30 PM · Fri 10 AM–2 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun 11 AM–4 PM
    Address
    3150 W Higgins Rd Ste 160, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
    View profile for A Better You Counseling, PLLC(773) 945-6819

  4. #4 DKS Counseling LLC

    Based in Hoffman Estates

    78/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 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 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    5400 Prairie Stone Pkwy Ste 169, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
    View profile for DKS Counseling LLC(708) 712-5254

  10. #10 Krists Klegeris, APN

    Based in Hoffman Estates

    76/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    1786 Moon Lake Blvd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
    View profile for Krists Klegeris, APN

  13. #13 Allen Wellness Center, LLC

    Based in Schaumburg, 2 mi away

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–9 PM · Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 12 PM–5 PM
    Address
    1375 Woodfield Rd Ste 220, Schaumburg, IL 60173
    View profile for Allen Wellness Center, LLC(312) 210-0175

  14. #14 Dr. Kristina Passarelli

    Based in Hoffman Estates

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.7★ from 69 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 69 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5:30 PM · Fri closed · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    990 Grand Canyon Pkwy #218, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
    View profile for Dr. Kristina Passarelli(630) 283-0314

  15. #15 Tadlock Theresa

    Based in Schaumburg, 1 mi away

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 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
    200 W Higgins Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60195
    View profile for Tadlock Theresa(847) 490-1820

  16. #16 The Couples Clinic - Schaumburg

    Based in Schaumburg, 1 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
    Address
    830 E Higgins Rd #113b, Schaumburg, IL 60173
    View profile for The Couples Clinic - Schaumburg(630) 232-7457

  17. #17 IShine Behavioral Health

    Based in Hoffman Estates

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.6★ from 56 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 56 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2800 W Higgins Rd Ste 650, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
    View profile for IShine Behavioral Health(815) 947-4463

  18. #18 CST Counseling & Consultation PLLC

    Based in Hoffman Estates

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.9★ from 50 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 50 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–2 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3100 W Higgins Rd #180, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
    View profile for CST Counseling & Consultation PLLC(224) 266-4777

  23. #23 Ascendance Therapy

    Based in Rolling Meadows, 3 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
    Address
    3601 Algonquin Rd Ste 422, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
    View profile for Ascendance Therapy(815) 531-2460

  24. #24 Agnes Lepicka, MA, LCPC

    Based in Schaumburg, 1 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.8★ from 34 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 34 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue–Sat 9 AM–9 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    850 E Higgins Rd Ste 127, Schaumburg, IL 60173
    View profile for Agnes Lepicka, MA, LCPC(847) 242-1511

  25. #25 Main Street Counseling Solutions

    Based in Rolling Meadows, 4 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–8 PM · Wed–Thu 9 AM–9 PM · Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sun 9 AM–3:30 PM
    Address
    1600 Golf Rd Ste 1200 Suite 1224, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
    View profile for Main Street Counseling Solutions(847) 220-7298

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 665 ranked therapists and counselors here; the rest are on their profiles.

therapists and counselors in Hoffman Estates, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Innovations Academy733.8★ (13)4 mi
27Counseling & Diagnostic Center Of Woodfield732.7★ (6)1 mi
28Cognis Psychiatric Services735.0★ (3)In Hoffman Estates
29Thrive Therapy Group735.0★ (9)3 mi
30Core Psychotherapy733.8★ (9)2 mi
31CLAY Therapeutic Services734.9★ (33)2 mi
32Arbor Counseling Center734.1★ (7)In Hoffman Estates
33Revive Treatment Center - Hoffman Estates735.0★ (10)In Hoffman Estates
34Jessica A Sweet Therapy724.4★ (11)3 mi
35Lotus Wellness Center - Therapy & Mental Health | Illinois724.8★ (84)6 mi
36Center for Autism and Related Disorders724.7★ (3)In Hoffman Estates
37Eunice Hernandez, MSW Counselor ProActive Behavioral Services724.0★ (4)In Hoffman Estates
38Serene Health Group725.0★ (12)1 mi
39Open Mind Counseling Services724.6★ (45)2 mi
40Alberto Minzer and Associates LLC724.9★ (60)6 mi
41Pioneer Behavioral Health725.0★ (11)7 mi
42Awakenings Counseling Center725.0★ (30)3 mi
43Proactive Behavioral Services Counseling & Psychiatry722.8★ (11)In Hoffman Estates
44Walking Together Therapy Associates Schaumburg Office714.8★ (10)2 mi
45Embrace Integral Care715.0★ (3)3 mi
46Ascension Illinois - Behavioral Health Hoffman Estates714.4★ (153)In Hoffman Estates
47Hopemark Health Hoffman Estates714.5★ (107)In Hoffman Estates
48Mosaic Wholeness Center715.0★ (38)4 mi
49Serenity Counseling and Wellness, PLLC713.1★ (17)3 mi
50Greenbrook Mental Wellness Centers714.7★ (28)In Hoffman Estates

Also serving Hoffman Estates

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 Hoffman Estates
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Aleksandr Dekhtyar, M.D., SC & Associates3.6★ (73)In Hoffman Estates
Alexian Brothers Behavioral: Powitz Jack N MD5.0★ (2)In Hoffman Estates
Alexian Brothers: Mc Grath Patrick B PHD4.2★ (5)In Hoffman Estates
Alisa R. Prantner, APN4.5★ (2)In Hoffman Estates
Amy V. Davis, PhD2.3★ (3)In Hoffman Estates
Ascension Medical Group Illinois - Developmental Pediatrics Hoffman Estates3.5★ (8)In Hoffman Estates
Diet RD5.0★ (32)In Hoffman Estates
Elizabeth Sita, MD4.2★ (5)In Hoffman Estates
Hartman Andrew W5.0★ (2)In Hoffman Estates
Jessica K. Edison, MD4.6★ (11)In Hoffman Estates
Kondic Aleksandar MD3.8★ (11)In Hoffman Estates
Lauren H. Shin, MD1.8★ (5)In Hoffman Estates
Michelle Hyman, MSW5.0★ (2)In Hoffman Estates
Mumtaz F. Raza, MD2.4★ (21)In Hoffman Estates
Nicole C Cruz, PHD3.7★ (3)In Hoffman Estates
Ray S. Kim, Ph.D. and Associates, Inc.5.0★ (11)In Hoffman Estates
Rohit Shah, MD4.2★ (5)In Hoffman Estates
Salahuddin Syed, MD5.0★ (7)In Hoffman Estates
The SHARE Program3.0★ (70)In Hoffman Estates
Thomson Memory & Attention4.2★ (65)In Hoffman Estates

How we ranked Hoffman Estates therapists and counselors

We scored 665 Hoffman Estates 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 Hoffman Estates 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 Hoffman Estates: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Hoffman Estates?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Hoffman Estates, IL is Forrest Behavioral Health Illinois with an RP Score of 81/100. It has 4.9★ from 87 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. A Better You Counseling, PLLC (#2) and Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Hoffman Estates (#3) follow. We ranked 665 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Hoffman Estates?

RankedPsychologists ranks 665 therapists and counselors serving Hoffman Estates, IL. 25 of them are based in Hoffman Estates; 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 Hoffman Estates work on weekends?

373 of 665 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 156 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Forrest Behavioral Health Illinois (#1), A Better You Counseling, PLLC (#2) and Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Hoffman Estates (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Hoffman Estates therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 665 rated therapists and counselors in Hoffman Estates is 4.7★, with a median of 10 reviews. Ascension Illinois - Behavioral Health Hoffman Estates has the most, 153 reviews, and ranks #46. 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 Hoffman Estates count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Hoffman Estates 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 Hoffman Estates 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 Hoffman Estates

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 665 therapists and counselors serving Hoffman Estates.
  2. November 2026: 5 duplicate listings merged.

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