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

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Machesney Park: Advanced Counseling Therapies, RP Score 73/100; 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

  2. 24

    Most-reviewed: Crusader Community Health, 669 Google reviews at 3.9★, the most of 97 ranked; ranked #24.

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

97 Machesney Park therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 23 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 97 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Machesney 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 Machesney Park at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Advanced Counseling Therapies734.0★ (4)Machesney Park—Overall
2Focused Behavioral Health714.2★ (5)Loves Park, 1 mi away——
3Transformations Counseling PLLC704.8★ (78)Rockford, 4 mi awaySat · Evenings—
4Alternative Wellness Therapies694.5★ (23)Machesney ParkEvenings—
5Better Me Psychiatry LLC694.8★ (24)Machesney Park——
6Brenda K. Beard, LCSW694.6★ (9)Rockford, 4 mi away——
7Geode Health - Formerly Rockford Psychiatric Medical684.5★ (575)Rockford, 4 mi away——
8Mathers Clinic - Rockford684.4★ (159)Rockford, 6 mi awaySat · Evenings—
9Mary C. Fairchild, LCSW, LLC685.0★ (3)Rockford, 4 mi away——
10Relief Mental Health684.8★ (100)Rockford, 4 mi awayEvenings—

The 97 best therapists and counselors in Machesney 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.

  3. #3 Transformations Counseling PLLC

    Based in Rockford, 4 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.8★ from 78 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 78 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 10 AM–7 PM · Wed 10 AM–7:30 PM · Thu 10 AM–7 PM · Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    6845 Weaver Rd #100, Rockford, IL 61114
    View profile for Transformations Counseling PLLC(847) 802-9236

  4. #4 Alternative Wellness Therapies

    Based in Machesney Park

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.5★ from 23 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    9950 N Alpine Rd Ste 103, Machesney Park, IL 61115
    View profile for Alternative Wellness Therapies(815) 200-6444

  5. #5 Better Me Psychiatry LLC

    Based in Machesney Park

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    210 Liberty Blvd, Machesney Park, IL 61115
    View profile for Better Me Psychiatry LLC(815) 520-0353

  6. #6 Brenda K. Beard, LCSW

    Based in Rockford, 4 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
    Address
    1639 N Alpine Rd, Rockford, IL 61107
    View profile for Brenda K. Beard, LCSW(815) 893-8759

  7. #7 Geode Health - Formerly Rockford Psychiatric Medical

    Based in Rockford, 4 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.5★ from 575 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 575 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1639 N Alpine Rd Ste 260 & 500, Rockford, IL 61107
    View profile for Geode Health - Formerly Rockford Psychiatric Medical(815) 200-8277

  8. #8 Mathers Clinic - Rockford

    Based in Rockford, 6 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.4★ from 159 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 159 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri–Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    6090 Strathmoor Dr #1, Rockford, IL 61107
    View profile for Mathers Clinic - Rockford(815) 444-9999

  10. #10 Relief Mental Health

    Based in Rockford, 4 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.8★ from 100 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 100 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1641 N Alpine Rd Ste 207, Rockford, IL 61107
    View profile for Relief Mental Health(855) 205-4764

  11. #11 Ann James Counseling

    Based in Rockford, 4 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 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
    1639 N Alpine Rd, Rockford, IL 61107
    View profile for Ann James Counseling(779) 423-0275

  13. #13 Restore Counseling & Recovery

    Based in Loves Park, 2 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 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 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7399 Forest Hills Rd, Loves Park, IL 61111
    View profile for Restore Counseling & Recovery(815) 708-7392

  14. #14 Live Well Counseling

    Based in Rockford, 5 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 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
    6801 Spring Creek Rd, Rockford, IL 61114
    View profile for Live Well Counseling

  17. #17 Willow Creek Counseling

    Based in Rockford, 6 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Address
    5906 Elaine Dr Suit 101, Rockford, IL 61108
    View profile for Willow Creek Counseling(779) 210-3453

  20. #20 Forest City Counseling

    Based in Rockford, 5 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    6735 Vistagreen Way Ste 210, Rockford, IL 61107
    View profile for Forest City Counseling(815) 391-3055

  22. #22 Simple Counseling LLC

    Based in Rockford, 4 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “EMDR 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–Thu 9 AM–7:30 PM · Fri 9 AM–2 PM · Sat 8 AM–8:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    6072 Brynwood Dr, Rockford, IL 61114
    View profile for Simple Counseling LLC(224) 858-8722

  24. #24 Crusader Community Health

    Based in Rockford, 7 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.9★ from 669 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.9★ from 669 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue–Wed 8 AM–8 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1100 Broadway, Rockford, IL 61104
    View profile for Crusader Community Health(815) 490-1600

  25. #25 Resilience Counseling

    Based in Rockford, 6 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 3.5★ from 13 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.5★ from 13 Google reviews
    Address
    5844 Elaine Dr Ste 101, Rockford, IL 61108
    View profile for Resilience Counseling(815) 543-2789

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

therapists and counselors in Machesney Park, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Lindquist Counseling655.0★ (12)6 mi
27WithU Counseling Group, PLLC654.9★ (13)6 mi
28Geode Health653.3★ (65)4 mi
29Harmony Center for Holistic Psychotherapy653.9★ (7)2 mi
30Glenwood Center652.7★ (23)4 mi
31Kathleen E. Cox PC653.8★ (8)5 mi
32Behavioral Medicine P.C. /Cynthia Kindgren MS/LCPC645.0★ (7)3 mi
33Aspen Counseling644.3★ (219)7 mi
34Lighthouse Counseling of Rockford644.8★ (26)5 mi
35A Better Choice Counseling645.0★ (7)6 mi
36Crusader Community Health Alpine643.1★ (115)5 mi
37Todd Tratnik Inc.645.0★ (5)3 mi
38Crusader Community Health644.0★ (393)6 mi
39Montes Psychiatric Center642.5★ (35)6 mi
40Riverside Counseling Center643.9★ (7)3 mi
41Perryville Counseling Group644.4★ (20)4 mi
42Toledo Mental Health Clinic644.8★ (32)6 mi
43Family Counseling Services643.5★ (6)6 mi
44Oman & Oman Counseling635.0★ (4)4 mi
45Crusader Community Health632.9★ (98)2 mi
46A New Direction Counseling - William Edleman MSW, LCSW635.0★ (3)6 mi
47James J. Ryan, MSW635.0★ (4)4 mi
48Geiger Clinic of Psychiatric Care632.6★ (9)3 mi
49Stepping Stones of Rockford Outpatient Counseling Center633.9★ (28)6 mi
50Mosaic Counseling Services, Inc633.7★ (6)4 mi

Also serving Machesney 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 Machesney Park
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Amy Hultman, LCSW - Evergreen Counseling5.0★ (2)4 mi
BL CounselingIn Machesney Park
Centered5.0★ (2)6 mi
ChangeWorks Counseling LLCIn Machesney Park
Four Corners Wellness4.0★ (2)4 mi
Golden Hour Counseling5.0★ (2)4 mi
Great Lakes Psychology Group - Rockford, IL3.0★ (2)4 mi
Jan Selander, LCSW5.0★ (2)5 mi
Jean WeymerIn Machesney Park
Jenkins Lu3.0★ (2)4 mi
Josh Vos CounselingIn Machesney Park
Kelly Finch, LCSW5.0★ (2)4 mi
Kumar Counseling ConsultantsIn Machesney Park
Laura L. Allman, LCSW5.0★ (2)5 mi
LivingRite of Rockford5.0★ (2)3 mi
Nightmare NarrativesIn Machesney Park
Perspectives A CounselingIn Machesney Park
Relationship Resource CenterIn Machesney Park
Shari Ramsey, MS/LCPC Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor5.0★ (2)1 mi
Stear Lisa A3.5★ (2)4 mi

How we ranked Machesney Park therapists and counselors

We scored 97 Machesney 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 Machesney 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 Machesney Park: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Machesney Park?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Machesney Park, IL is Advanced Counseling Therapies with an RP Score of 73/100. It has 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews. Focused Behavioral Health (#2) and Transformations Counseling PLLC (#3) follow. We ranked 97 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Machesney Park?

RankedPsychologists ranks 97 therapists and counselors serving Machesney Park, IL. 3 of them are based in Machesney 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 Machesney Park work on weekends?

23 of 97 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Transformations Counseling PLLC (#3), Mathers Clinic - Rockford (#8) and Causeway Counseling and Therapy Rockford (#18). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Machesney Park therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 97 rated therapists and counselors in Machesney Park is 4.3★, with a median of 12 reviews. Crusader Community Health has the most, 669 reviews, and ranks #24. 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 Machesney Park count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 97 therapists and counselors serving Machesney Park.

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