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Best Therapists And Counselors in North Center, IL (2026)

1,045 therapists and counselors ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in North Center: CNS Brain Center: Lenny Cohen, MD, RP Score 78/100; 4.6★ from 365 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 7

    Most-reviewed: Innovative Care, 588 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 1,045 ranked; ranked #7.

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

1,045 North Center therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 562 open Saturdays and 281 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 1,045 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in North Center 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 North Center at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1CNS Brain Center: Lenny Cohen, MD784.6★ (365)Chicago, 1 mi awaySat · SunOverall
2Partum Health - Chicago774.9★ (48)Chicago, 1 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Mind Chicago765.0★ (27)Chicago, 1 mi away——
4ARCH Counseling Center765.0★ (43)Chicago, 1 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Grasmere Place764.0★ (35)Chicago, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Tandem Psychology764.7★ (43)Chicago, 1 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Innovative Care764.9★ (588)Chicago, 2 mi awaySat · EveningsMost reviews
8EMDR Group of Chicago765.0★ (18)Chicago, 1 mi away——
9Psychotherapy Associates of Chicago764.5★ (25)Chicago, 1 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Compass Health Center764.2★ (229)Chicago, 1 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 1,045 best therapists and counselors in North Center, 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 Partum Health - Chicago

    Based in Chicago, 1 mi away

    77/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.9★ from 48 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 48 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–6 PM
    Address
    3717 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
    View profile for Partum Health - Chicago(877) 381-5221

  3. #3 Mind Chicago

    Based in Chicago, 1 mi away

    76/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews
    Address
    4411 N Ravenswood Ave Ste 225, Chicago, IL 60640
    View profile for Mind Chicago(312) 667-3775

  4. #4 ARCH Counseling Center

    Based in Chicago, 1 mi away

    76/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    1300 W Belmont Ave Suite 309, Chicago, IL 60657
    View profile for ARCH Counseling Center(312) 945-8651

  5. #5 Grasmere Place

    Based in Chicago, 2 mi away

    76/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.0★ from 35 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    4621 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640
    View profile for Grasmere Place(773) 334-6601

  6. #6 Tandem Psychology

    Based in Chicago, 1 mi away

    76/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.7★ from 43 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 43 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–9 PM · Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun 8 AM–9 PM
    Address
    3354 N Paulina St Unit 205, Chicago, IL 60657
    View profile for Tandem Psychology(773) 234-2137

  7. #7 Innovative Care

    Based in Chicago, 2 mi away

    76/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.9★ from 588 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 588 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2400 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
    View profile for Innovative Care(773) 270-5600

  8. #8 EMDR Group of Chicago

    Based in Chicago, 1 mi away

    76/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “EMDR psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
    Address
    3838 N Ravenswood Ave #254, Chicago, IL 60613
    View profile for EMDR Group of Chicago(773) 837-6096

  10. #10 Compass Health Center

    Based in Chicago, 1 mi away

    76/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.2★ from 229 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 229 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 8:30 AM–8 PM
    Address
    2500 W Bradley Pl #100, Chicago, IL 60618
    View profile for Compass Health Center(877) 492-0170

  11. #11 Head Heart Therapy

    Based in Chicago, 1 mi away

    76/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–9 PM · Fri–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
    Address
    4411 N Ravenswood Ave Ste 250, Chicago, IL 60640
    View profile for Head Heart Therapy(773) 892-1933

  14. #14 Rooted Connections Counseling

    Based in Chicago, 1 mi away

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 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 9 AM–9 PM · Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    1801 W Warner Ave Ste 202, Chicago, IL 60613
    View profile for Rooted Connections Counseling(773) 417-6342

  17. #17 Chicago Counseling & Hypnosis

    Based in Chicago, 3 mi away

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–7:30 PM · Sat–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    2502 N Clark St #220, Chicago, IL 60614
    View profile for Chicago Counseling & Hypnosis(312) 366-3478

  18. #18 The Sunroom®

    Based in Chicago, 3 mi away

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 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
    View profile for The Sunroom®

  19. #19 Lily Center of Chicago

    Based in Chicago, 2 mi away

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    561 W Diversey Pkwy #211, Chicago, IL 60614
    View profile for Lily Center of Chicago(312) 248-3567

  21. #21 Wilson Care

    Based in Chicago, 2 mi away

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.5★ from 27 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.5★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    4544 N Hazel St, Chicago, IL 60640
    View profile for Wilson Care(773) 561-7241

  22. #22 2nd Story Counseling

    Based in Chicago, 2 mi away

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.8★ from 31 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    655 W Irving Park Rd Apt 204, Chicago, IL 60613
    View profile for 2nd Story Counseling(773) 528-1777

  23. #23 Couples Counseling Chicago

    Based in Chicago, 2 mi away

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    655 W Irving Park Rd Apt 203, Chicago, IL 60613
    View profile for Couples Counseling Chicago(773) 598-7797

  24. #24 Intuit Healing

    Based in Chicago, 3 mi away

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 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
    View profile for Intuit Healing(773) 697-9278

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 1,045 ranked therapists and counselors here; the rest are on their profiles.

therapists and counselors in North Center, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Light On Anxiety Treatment Center755.0★ (12)1 mi
27Snow Lake Counseling - Logan Square754.8★ (25)2 mi
28MADO Healthcare Uptown751.8★ (4)1 mi
29Tandem Psychology755.0★ (20)2 mi
30The Expansive Group753.9★ (19)1 mi
31Perinatal Mental Health Center of Chicago755.0★ (6)1 mi
32Calm Anxiety CBT Therapy Clinic745.0★ (7)1 mi
33Embrace Sexual Wellness Center for Sex Therapy745.0★ (5)1 mi
34PIVOT Psychological Services744.4★ (13)1 mi
35Summit Counseling Group745.0★ (4)1 mi
36Ardent Counseling Center744.3★ (17)1 mi
37Dandelion Therapeutic Art Center744.2★ (10)1 mi
38Chris Peters Therapy Group, PLLC744.6★ (9)1 mi
39Slowly, Surely Therapy745.0★ (7)1 mi
40Lincoln Square Mindful Therapy745.0★ (4)1 mi
41LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Chicago744.5★ (75)3 mi
42Chicago Center for Integration and Healing744.0★ (21)1 mi
43For Real Therapy744.8★ (37)3 mi
44Wellington Counseling Group744.9★ (12)2 mi
45Healing Humans745.0★ (32)3 mi
46Astute Counseling & Wellness Services744.8★ (74)2 mi
47PSI Health744.3★ (64)5 mi
48Jody Michael Associates - Virtual Coaching Sessions & Workshops Available745.0★ (5)1 mi
49LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Chicago734.3★ (72)3 mi
50Silveira Behavior Consultants735.0★ (15)3 mi

Also serving North Center

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 North Center
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Bergen Counseling Collective5.0★ (2)1 mi
Catalyst Clinical Group5.0★ (2)1 mi
City Haven Counseling5.0★ (2)1 mi
Coventry Counseling, P.L.L.C.5.0★ (2)1 mi
Envision Unlimited Mental Health Services5.0★ (2)1 mi
Kinesphere Counseling5.0★ (2)1 mi
Laurie J. Belzer, PhD5.0★ (2)1 mi
Laurie M. Hanson, LCSW Counseling Services5.0★ (2)1 mi
Lavender Room Counseling5.0★ (2)1 mi
Megan K. Brennan, LCPC5.0★ (2)1 mi
Melissa Harrison, LMFT5.0★ (2)1 mi
Michelle Waters Art Therapy5.0★ (2)1 mi
O2 Counseling5.0★ (2)1 mi
Perennial Counseling & Consulting PLLC5.0★ (2)1 mi
ROSSANA SIERRA-SWIECH3.0★ (2)1 mi
Semillas Counseling PLLC5.0★ (2)1 mi
Sheade Psychotherapy PLLC5.0★ (2)1 mi
Six Hearts Counseling PLLC5.0★ (2)1 mi
The Chicago EMDR Center- North Center3.5★ (2)1 mi
The Haven Group5.0★ (2)1 mi

How we ranked North Center therapists and counselors

We scored 1,045 North Center 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 North Center 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 North Center: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in North Center?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in North Center, IL is CNS Brain Center: Lenny Cohen, MD with an RP Score of 78/100. It has 4.6★ from 365 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Partum Health - Chicago (#2) and Mind Chicago (#3) follow. We ranked 1,045 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in North Center?

RankedPsychologists ranks 1,045 therapists and counselors serving North Center, IL. 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 North Center work on weekends?

562 of 1,045 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 281 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are CNS Brain Center: Lenny Cohen, MD (#1), Partum Health - Chicago (#2) and ARCH Counseling Center (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do North Center therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 1,045 rated therapists and counselors in North Center is 4.6★, with a median of 9 reviews. Innovative Care has the most, 588 reviews, and ranks #7. 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 North Center count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the North Center 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 North Center 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 North Center

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 1,045 therapists and counselors serving North Center.
  2. November 2026: 6 duplicate listings merged.

More therapists and counselors and North Center pages