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

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in North Chicago: Bayside Care Center, RP Score 76/100; 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 50

    Most-reviewed: LumiClinics, 108 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 215 ranked; ranked #50.

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

215 North Chicago therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 127 open Saturdays and 73 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 215 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in North Chicago 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 Chicago at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Bayside Care Center764.2★ (5)Waukegan, 1 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Lake County Health Department - Mental Health Group Home742.3★ (3)Waukegan, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Lake Harbor Behavioral Health744.6★ (9)Gurnee, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4The Livingroom Wellness Center742.9★ (7)Waukegan, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Lake County Health Department - Crisis Care Program733.1★ (13)Waukegan, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Criminal Defense Law Office of Louis M. Pissios734.3★ (12)Waukegan, 2 mi awaySat · Sun—
7Integrated Family Behavioral Health & Counseling724.6★ (19)Gurnee, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Independence Center725.0★ (4)Waukegan, 3 mi away——
9Forest Bluff Counseling724.6★ (19)Lake Forest, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Renacer Latino Inc723.8★ (17)Waukegan, 3 mi away——

The 215 best therapists and counselors in North Chicago, 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 North Chicago

    #1 Bayside Care Center

    Based in Waukegan, 1 mi away

    76/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1100 S Lewis Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085
    View profile for Bayside Care Center(847) 244-8196

  8. #8 Independence Center

    Based in Waukegan, 3 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 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
    2025 Washington St, Waukegan, IL 60085
    View profile for Independence Center(847) 360-1020

  9. #9 Forest Bluff Counseling

    Based in Lake Forest, 4 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7:30 AM–8:30 PM
    Address
    49 Sherwood Terrace Ste R, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
    View profile for Forest Bluff Counseling(847) 582-0588

  10. #10 Renacer Latino Inc

    Based in Waukegan, 3 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.8★ from 17 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.8★ from 17 Google reviews
    Address
    218 N County St, Waukegan, IL 60085
    View profile for Renacer Latino Inc(847) 336-7302

  11. #11 Lake Park Healthcare

    Based in Waukegan, 1 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 2.4★ from 21 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.4★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–9 PM
    Address
    919 Washington Park, Waukegan, IL 60085
    View profile for Lake Park Healthcare(847) 623-9100

  12. #12 Peace of Mind Telehealth PLLC

    Based in North Chicago

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri closed · Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1809 Sheridan Rd, North Chicago, IL 60064
    View profile for Peace of Mind Telehealth PLLC(224) 900-6463

  13. #13 Calming Solutions DUI , IDOT Evaluations and MENTAL HEALTH Services

    Based in Waukegan, 2 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–7:30 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    123 W Water St, Waukegan, IL 60085
    View profile for Calming Solutions DUI , IDOT Evaluations and MENTAL HEALTH Services(847) 406-9527

  14. #14 LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Gurnee

    Based in Gurnee, 7 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.4★ from 63 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 63 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
    1790 Nations Dr Ste 214, Gurnee, IL 60031
    View profile for LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Gurnee(847) 232-4057

  15. #15 LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Vernon Hills

    Based in Vernon Hills, 9 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 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

  16. #16 Ellie Mental Health

    Based in Gurnee, 7 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    1790 Nations Dr Ste 211, Gurnee, IL 60031
    View profile for Ellie Mental Health(847) 629-0027

  17. #17 Josselyn Waukegan

    Based in Waukegan, 3 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 3.5★ from 15 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.5★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    204 N Genesee St, Waukegan, IL 60085
    View profile for Josselyn Waukegan(847) 441-5600

  19. #19 John Kamilis, LCPC, CEAP

    Based in Gurnee, 7 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family 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
    1790 Nations Dr Ste 214, Gurnee, IL 60031
    View profile for John Kamilis, LCPC, CEAP(847) 868-3435

  20. #20 The Forest Lounge Medical Center

    Based in Lake Forest, 5 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.6★ from 26 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    173 E Laurel Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045
    View profile for The Forest Lounge Medical Center(224) 899-2000

  22. #22 Verdure Counseling

    Based in Gurnee, 7 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–2 PM
    Address
    1761 N Dilleys Rd Ste 201, Gurnee, IL 60031
    View profile for Verdure Counseling(224) 419-5053

  23. #23 Kellen M. Smith, Counselor

    Based in Gurnee, 7 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 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
    1790 Nations Dr Ste 214, Gurnee, IL 60031
    View profile for Kellen M. Smith, Counselor(847) 232-4057

  25. #25 Heather Farina, Counselor

    Based in Gurnee, 7 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 5 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
    1790 Nations Dr Ste 214, Gurnee, IL 60031
    View profile for Heather Farina, Counselor(847) 232-4057

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

therapists and counselors in North Chicago, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Manjarres & Associates Inc683.6★ (7)4 mi
27Tribe Therapy675.0★ (4)6 mi
28Changing Phases673.0★ (6)7 mi
29Ellie Mental Health674.4★ (32)6 mi
30Ellie Mental Health674.9★ (18)9 mi
31Within Holistic Counseling- Gurnee675.0★ (5)5 mi
32Nulife Behavioral Health: Addiction and Mental Health Treatment In Illinois674.7★ (55)13 mi
33The Aspire Group663.8★ (13)10 mi
34Counseling Center of Grayslake664.7★ (13)9 mi
35Nicasa Behavioral Health Services - Bridge House664.3★ (16)4 mi
36Simply Bee664.1★ (14)9 mi
37360° Wellness & Coaching LLC663.3★ (9)5 mi
38Yolanda Frantzich, Counselor665.0★ (5)9 mi
39Gurnee Counseling Center662.8★ (17)5 mi
40Linda Hochfeld,MA.LCPC. Ascent Counseling Services664.9★ (12)3 mi
41Madeline Berry, Counselor665.0★ (4)9 mi
42Elizabeth Casaclang-Melo, Counselor665.0★ (4)9 mi
43Pringlow Healthcare665.0★ (3)11 mi
44Nicholas Marchand, Counselor665.0★ (3)9 mi
45Mosaic Pathway Counseling665.0★ (6)7 mi
46Yorktown Health Vernon Hills Primary Care664.8★ (59)9 mi
47CYN Counseling Center (Community Youth Network)664.1★ (11)8 mi
48SunCloud Health Residential Treatment Center654.2★ (45)12 mi
49Top Tier Counseling & Consulting, Ltd654.3★ (6)9 mi
50LumiClinics655.0★ (108)13 mi

Also serving North Chicago

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 Chicago
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Andrew J. Blazsanyik, PSYDIn North Chicago
Burns John WIn North Chicago
Calamari John EIn North Chicago
Carolyn F. Andrews, PHIn North Chicago
Courage to Connect Mental Health - Lake Bluff5.0★ (2)4 mi
Denise R. Eaves, LCSW5.0★ (2)4 mi
Douglas L. Hazen, PHDIn North Chicago
Dr. Biana Kotlyar, MDIn North Chicago
Haven Youth & Family ServicesIn North Chicago
Julie A. Pettinato, LCSW5.0★ (2)4 mi
Karin S. Betz, CRCIn North Chicago
Kyle S. King, Marriage and Family TherapistIn North Chicago
Mark Aghakhan, PsyDIn North Chicago
Mary V. Guillet, PhDIn North Chicago
Moss Lori E MDIn North Chicago
Nix Baker Wellness and Therapy5.0★ (2)5 mi
Rush Behavioral Health CenterIn North Chicago
Silu Lohani5.0★ (4)In North Chicago
Thomas E. Martin, PsyDIn North Chicago
Travis S. Parris, PsyDIn North Chicago

How we ranked North Chicago therapists and counselors

We scored 215 North Chicago 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 Chicago 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 Chicago: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in North Chicago?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in North Chicago, IL is Bayside Care Center with an RP Score of 76/100. It has 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Lake County Health Department - Mental Health Group Home (#2) and Lake Harbor Behavioral Health (#3) follow. We ranked 215 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in North Chicago?

RankedPsychologists ranks 215 therapists and counselors serving North Chicago, IL. 1 of them is based in North Chicago; 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 North Chicago work on weekends?

127 of 215 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 73 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Bayside Care Center (#1), Lake County Health Department - Mental Health Group Home (#2) and Lake Harbor Behavioral Health (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do North Chicago therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 215 rated therapists and counselors in North Chicago is 4.6★, with a median of 10 reviews. LumiClinics has the most, 108 reviews, and ranks #50. 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 Chicago count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 215 therapists and counselors serving North Chicago.
  2. November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.

More therapists and counselors and North Chicago pages