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Best Therapists And Counselors in Lake Zurich, IL (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Lake Zurich: Melissa A. Frey, LCSW and Associates, RP Score 76/100; 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 18

    Most-reviewed: Immediate Care Palatine, 505 Google reviews at 4.1★, the most of 509 ranked; ranked #18.

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

509 Lake Zurich therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 286 open Saturdays and 125 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 509 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Lake Zurich 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 Zurich at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Melissa A. Frey, LCSW and Associates765.0★ (9)Lake ZurichSat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Barrington734.4★ (103)Barrington, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Lotus Wellness Center - Therapy & Mental Health | Illinois734.8★ (84)Palatine, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Adriana Gilli, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner734.9★ (18)Barrington, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Lin Lu, Psychiatrist735.0★ (15)Barrington, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Restorative Healing Counseling & Psychotherapy735.0★ (6)Lake ZurichSat · Evenings—
7Kaleb Pollum, Counselor735.0★ (13)Barrington, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Alberto Minzer and Associates LLC734.9★ (60)Palatine, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Cherry Hill Counseling724.1★ (10)Lake ZurichSat · Evenings—
10Jennie Krull, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner724.6★ (14)Barrington, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 509 best therapists and counselors in Lake Zurich, 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 LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Barrington

    Based in Barrington, 3 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.4★ from 103 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 103 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
    111 Lions Dr Ste 210, Barrington, IL 60010
    View profile for LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Barrington(224) 214-0738

  4. #4 Adriana Gilli, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

    Based in Barrington, 3 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 18 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
    111 Lions Dr Ste 210, Barrington, IL 60010
    View profile for Adriana Gilli, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner(224) 214-0738

  5. #5 Lin Lu, Psychiatrist

    Based in Barrington, 3 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 15 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
    111 Lions Dr Ste 210, Barrington, IL 60010
    View profile for Lin Lu, Psychiatrist(224) 214-0738

  7. #7 Kaleb Pollum, Counselor

    Based in Barrington, 3 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 13 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
    111 Lions Dr Ste 210, Barrington, IL 60010
    View profile for Kaleb Pollum, Counselor(224) 214-0738

  9. #9 Cherry Hill Counseling

    Based in Lake Zurich

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.1★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–11 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    61 S Old Rand Rd, Lake Zurich, IL 60047
    View profile for Cherry Hill Counseling(847) 438-4222

  10. #10 Jennie Krull, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

    Based in Barrington, 3 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.6★ from 14 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 14 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
    111 Lions Dr Ste 210, Barrington, IL 60010
    View profile for Jennie Krull, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner(224) 214-0738

  12. #12 Jeremiah Miller, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

    Based in Barrington, 3 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 10 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
    111 Lions Dr Ste 210, Barrington, IL 60010
    View profile for Jeremiah Miller, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner(224) 214-0738

  13. #13 Jackie Nabukeera, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

    Based in Barrington, 3 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 10 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
    111 Lions Dr Ste 210, Barrington, IL 60010
    View profile for Jackie Nabukeera, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner(224) 214-0738

  15. #15 Margaret O'Neill, Counselor

    Based in Barrington, 3 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 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
    111 Lions Dr Ste 210, Barrington, IL 60010
    View profile for Margaret O'Neill, Counselor(888) 428-7890

  16. #16 Reynald Gallosa, Counselor

    Based in Barrington, 3 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 4 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
    111 Lions Dr Ste 210, Barrington, IL 60010
    View profile for Reynald Gallosa, Counselor(224) 214-0738

  18. #18 Immediate Care Palatine

    Based in Palatine, 6 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.1★ from 505 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 505 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 10 AM–6 PM
    Address
    371 W Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL 60067
    View profile for Immediate Care Palatine(847) 857-7117

  19. #19 Kids Spot Therapy

    Based in Barrington, 4 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–9 PM · Thu–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun 9 AM–12 PM
    Address
    330 E Main St, Barrington, IL 60010
    View profile for Kids Spot Therapy(224) 707-0156

  20. #20 Therapy Etc.

    Based in Buffalo Grove, 6 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–3 PM
    Address
    1137 McHenry Rd Ste 206, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
    View profile for Therapy Etc.(847) 807-8777

  21. #21 ​Sarah Baker, LCPC

    Based in Barrington, 3 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 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
    111 Lions Dr Ste 210, Barrington, IL 60010
    View profile for ​Sarah Baker, LCPC(847) 868-3435

  23. #23 Nulife Behavioral Health: Addiction and Mental Health Treatment In Illinois

    Based in Buffalo Grove, 9 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.7★ from 55 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 55 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1400 Lake Cook Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
    View profile for Nulife Behavioral Health: Addiction and Mental Health Treatment In Illinois(847) 348-9979

  24. #24 LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Vernon Hills

    Based in Vernon Hills, 7 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.8★ from 100 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 100 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
    175 E Hawthorn Pkwy Ste 235, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
    View profile for LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Vernon Hills(847) 865-4125

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

therapists and counselors in Lake Zurich, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Northern Illinois Recovery Center704.7★ (182)11 mi
27The Solace Place705.0★ (5)5 mi
28Caravel Autism Health705.0★ (10)In Lake Zurich
29Guided Path Psychological Services LLC704.2★ (6)5 mi
30Pioneer Behavioral Health705.0★ (11)9 mi
31Samaritan Counseling Center703.0★ (4)4 mi
32The Relationship Center695.0★ (3)5 mi
33Barbara Spaulding, LCSW, Anxiety Coach, Telehealth695.0★ (6)3 mi
34The 911 Wellness Group695.0★ (3)In Lake Zurich
35Mind Freeing Psychotherapy695.0★ (4)In Lake Zurich
36Affective Counseling694.3★ (7)3 mi
37Northwest Therapy Group, Inc695.0★ (3)5 mi
38Ramos & Associates Behavioral Health693.8★ (28)6 mi
39Feel Good Counseling Center - Accepting Medicaid & BCBS PPO694.6★ (22)10 mi
40EYT Counseling and Wellness Center695.0★ (14)7 mi
41Pringlow Healthcare685.0★ (3)9 mi
42Barrington Center for Marriage & Family Therapy685.0★ (4)4 mi
43A Better You Counseling, PLLC685.0★ (88)10 mi
44Snezana Nina Gadjanski LCPC, NCC, CADC, CCTP, RYT685.0★ (3)5 mi
45Crossing the Spectrum684.0★ (4)6 mi
46Be Well Counseling & Wellness684.3★ (6)4 mi
47New Transitions Counseling Center, Ltd.684.8★ (13)5 mi
48Sage Stone Counseling Ltd684.3★ (4)6 mi
49Ellie Mental Health685.0★ (29)6 mi
50Cerebrum Neurotherapy, Counseling, & Consulting683.1★ (16)In Lake Zurich

Also serving Lake Zurich

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 Zurich
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Amy TannerIn Lake Zurich
Angelica Newton, LCPCIn Lake Zurich
Autism Planet ABA5.0★ (2)In Lake Zurich
Catherine J. Hunter & Associates5.0★ (2)In Lake Zurich
Cherry Hill Counseling5.0★ (1)In Lake Zurich
Clark E. Barshinger, PHDIn Lake Zurich
Claudia Pitts, PhDIn Lake Zurich
Clocktower Psychological Associates5.0★ (5)In Lake Zurich
Cutting Edge Counseling of the North Shore5.0★ (1)In Lake Zurich
Dr. Brandon Lipin, Psy.D., MSCP, CADC, HSP5.0★ (1)In Lake Zurich
Dr. Jason NessIn Lake Zurich
Gillian B. Messinger, PHD5.0★ (1)In Lake Zurich
Meadowspring Counseling, Ltd.In Lake Zurich
Melanie L. Terbovic, PHDIn Lake Zurich
Michelle S. Krucek, PSYDIn Lake Zurich
Ness Psychological Services, LLCIn Lake Zurich
Renova Counseling LLC, Ana FlorencioIn Lake Zurich
Stableway Counseling ServicesIn Lake Zurich
Through the Fog Therapy, PLLC5.0★ (1)In Lake Zurich
Tree of Life Counseling LLC5.0★ (1)In Lake Zurich

How we ranked Lake Zurich therapists and counselors

We scored 509 Lake Zurich 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 Zurich 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 Zurich: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Lake Zurich?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Lake Zurich, IL is Melissa A. Frey, LCSW and Associates with an RP Score of 76/100. It has 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Barrington (#2) and Lotus Wellness Center - Therapy & Mental Health | Illinois (#3) follow. We ranked 509 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Lake Zurich?

RankedPsychologists ranks 509 therapists and counselors serving Lake Zurich, IL. 8 of them are based in Lake Zurich; 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 Zurich work on weekends?

286 of 509 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 125 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Melissa A. Frey, LCSW and Associates (#1), LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Barrington (#2) and Lotus Wellness Center - Therapy & Mental Health | Illinois (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Lake Zurich therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 509 rated therapists and counselors in Lake Zurich is 4.7★, with a median of 9 reviews. Immediate Care Palatine has the most, 505 reviews, and ranks #18. 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 Zurich count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Lake Zurich 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 Zurich 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 Zurich

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 509 therapists and counselors serving Lake Zurich.
  2. November 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.

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