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Best Therapists And Counselors in Lake in the Hills, IL (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Lake in the Hills: LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Lake In The Hills, RP Score 76/100; 4.3★ from 23 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 12

    Most-reviewed: Geode Health, 196 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 256 ranked; ranked #12.

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

256 Lake in the Hills therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 140 open Saturdays and 54 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 256 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Lake in the Hills 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 Lake in the Hills at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Lake In The Hills764.3★ (23)Lake in the HillsSat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Northern Illinois Recovery Center754.7★ (182)Crystal Lake, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Lakeview Counseling Services754.0★ (8)Lake in the HillsSat · Sun · Evenings—
4Transformations Counseling PLLC754.9★ (45)Lake in the HillsSat · Evenings—
5Foster Counseling & Therapy745.0★ (18)Lake in the HillsSat · Evenings—
6Back to Basics Pediatrics, SC744.7★ (112)Algonquin, 1 mi awaySat · Evenings—
7Center for Emotional Wellness of the Northwest Suburbs744.8★ (18)Crystal Lake, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8TruClarity Mental Health LLC735.0★ (7)Algonquin, 2 mi awaySat · Sun—
9Proactive Behavioral Services Counseling & Psychiatry Office 2734.1★ (16)Algonquin, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Owens & Associates Counseling & Therapy Center, LLC734.2★ (20)Lake in the HillsSat · Evenings—

The 256 best therapists and counselors in Lake in the Hills, 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 Lake in the Hills

    Based in Lake in the Hills

    76/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.3★ from 23 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–8 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–7 PM
    Address
    1301 Pyott Rd Suite 105, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156
  2. Based in Lake in the Hills

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–9 PM · Tue 8 AM–8 PM · Wed 8 AM–9 PM · Thu–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    9 Crystal Lake Rd Ste 140, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156
  3. Based in Lake in the Hills

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–8 PM · Tue 9 AM–7 PM · Wed–Thu 10 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    9 Crystal Lake Rd #150, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156
  4. Based in Lake in the Hills

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–10 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    920 E Oak St #4, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156
  5. Based in Algonquin, 1 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.7★ from 112 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 112 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8:45 AM–5 PM · Tue 8:45 AM–7 PM · Wed 8:45 AM–5 PM · Thu 8:45 AM–7 PM · Fri 8:45 AM–3 PM · Sat 8:45 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2403 Harnish Dr Ste 101, Algonquin, IL 60102
  6. 74/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–9 PM · Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun 9 AM–4 PM
    Address
    800 S McHenry Ave, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
  7. Based in Algonquin, 2 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 10 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    1411 Commerce Dr, Algonquin, IL 60102
  8. 73/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.1★ from 16 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    215 N Main St, Algonquin, IL 60102
  9. 73/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.2★ from 20 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    9241 S Illinois Rte 31, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156
  10. Based in Lake in the Hills

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1301 Pyott Rd #101, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156
  11. Based in Lake in the Hills

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.6★ from 196 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 196 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    47 W Acorn Ln, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156
  12. Based in Algonquin, 3 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.8★ from 87 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 87 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    Second Floor Park and enter in the back of the building. We are NOT in the Village Vitner building. Sometimes maps will take you there. We are the tall building next to Village Vitner, 2390 Esplanade Dr Ste 206, Algonquin, IL 60102
  13. Based in Lake in the Hills

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–9 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    6 Stanton Ct, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156
  14. Based in Crystal Lake, 5 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 11 AM–5 PM · Tue–Sun 11 AM–8 PM
    Address
    407 E Terra Cotta Ave C, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
  15. Based in Crystal Lake, 3 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–8 PM
    Address
    900 Pyott Rd #102, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
  16. Based in Algonquin, 3 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.8★ from 27 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat 12 PM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1190 E Algonquin Rd, Algonquin, IL 60102
  17. 71/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 3.5★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.5★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    265 Stonegate Rd Ste 102, Algonquin, IL 60102
  18. Based in Crystal Lake, 3 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 3.4★ from 15 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.4★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–7 PM
    Address
    451 Coventry Ln Ste 101, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
  19. Based in Crystal Lake, 5 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–6 PM
    Address
    333 Commerce Dr Ste 300, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
  20. Based in Crystal Lake, 3 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–9 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    900 Pyott Rd Ste 101, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

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

therapists and counselors in Lake in the Hills, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26connections counseling & consulting services703.7★ (3)3 mi
27Pebblebrook Pediatric Behavioral Therapy705.0★ (9)In Lake in the Hills
28ABC-DUI704.0★ (8)7 mi
29Healthy Mentality, PLLC704.5★ (8)2 mi
30Collaborative Counseling & Psychiatry703.5★ (36)1 mi
31Holistic Care for Women & Family694.2★ (5)2 mi
32Arbor Counseling Center694.2★ (5)3 mi
33A New Way of Life693.3★ (7)4 mi
34Mind Align694.6★ (18)1 mi
35Landmark Therapy Group LLC695.0★ (3)3 mi
36Couples Counseling Chicago695.0★ (4)5 mi
37Sheri Bland Solutions Counseling and Consulting694.8★ (20)1 mi
38Inner Equinox Counseling Center LLC694.4★ (7)5 mi
39ECH Counseling, PLLC694.7★ (12)4 mi
40Northwest Community Counseling694.3★ (23)4 mi
41Northwestern Medicine Woodstock Emergency Mental Health Services682.3★ (9)7 mi
42Revival Therapy684.7★ (14)5 mi
43Theravive Counseling - Michael Sherry683.3★ (4)5 mi
44Play n’ Grow Therapy685.0★ (18)2 mi
45Seeds of Hope Counseling683.6★ (5)3 mi
46Roan Family therapy681.0★ (3)4 mi
47Sara Ryerson, LCSW684.2★ (5)1 mi
48Forrest Behavioral Health Illinois684.9★ (87)13 mi
49New Hope Counseling Center683.9★ (18)4 mi
50PRA Behavioral Health683.7★ (27)4 mi

Also serving Lake in the Hills

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 Lake in the Hills
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Atelier Mental Health Counseling PLLC5.0★ (2)In Lake in the Hills
Behavioral Perspective (BPI)5.0★ (2)2 mi
Brighter Life Therapy Group, PLLC5.0★ (2)In Lake in the Hills
BZA Behavioral HealthIn Lake in the Hills
Claire Zierer, CounselorIn Lake in the Hills
Creative Space Counseling and Coaching5.0★ (2)5 mi
Dr. Todd Lendvay, PsyD (ProActive Behavioral Services)In Lake in the Hills
Enrichment TherapyIn Lake in the Hills
Erik Langner, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner5.0★ (6)In Lake in the Hills
Harmony Counseling Services LLC3.0★ (2)3 mi
Horizons Behavioral Health: Gumidyala Eshwar P MD1.0★ (2)3 mi
Inner Light Counseling5.0★ (2)In Lake in the Hills
Mary JKrueger, MEd LCPC CGP AGPA-F5.0★ (2)5 mi
Melissa Downey, Counselor1.0★ (1)In Lake in the Hills
NewLife Counseling Center3.0★ (2)3 mi
Renewal Counseling Group, PLLC5.0★ (2)In Lake in the Hills
Samaritan Counseling Center Algonquin Illinois5.0★ (2)2 mi
Simona Stanila, CounselorIn Lake in the Hills
Sloka Therapy Group5.0★ (2)3 mi
Smith Counseling & Therapy5.0★ (2)5 mi

How we ranked Lake in the Hills therapists and counselors

We scored 256 Lake in the Hills 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 Lake in the Hills 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 Lake in the Hills: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Lake in the Hills?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Lake in the Hills, IL is LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Lake In The Hills with an RP Score of 76/100. It has 4.3★ from 23 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Northern Illinois Recovery Center (#2) and Lakeview Counseling Services (#3) follow. We ranked 256 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Lake in the Hills?

RankedPsychologists ranks 256 therapists and counselors serving Lake in the Hills, IL. 9 of them are based in Lake in the Hills; 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 Lake in the Hills work on weekends?

140 of 256 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 54 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Lake In The Hills (#1), Northern Illinois Recovery Center (#2) and Lakeview Counseling Services (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Lake in the Hills therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 256 rated therapists and counselors in Lake in the Hills is 4.6★, with a median of 10 reviews. Geode Health has the most, 196 reviews, and ranks #12. 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 Lake in the Hills count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Lake in the Hills 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 Lake in the Hills 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 Lake in the Hills

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 256 therapists and counselors serving Lake in the Hills.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.