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Best Therapists And Counselors in River Forest, IL (2026)

1,330 therapists and counselors ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in River Forest: LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Oak Park, RP Score 76/100; 4.4★ from 74 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 31

    Most-reviewed: Intuit Healing, 398 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 1,330 ranked; ranked #31.

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

1,330 River Forest therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 716 open Saturdays and 341 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 1,330 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in River Forest 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 River Forest at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Oak Park764.4★ (74)Oak Park, 1 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Kids Unlimited Therapy Services, LLC754.6★ (38)Oak Park, 1 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Garden Health Group754.5★ (8)River ForestSat · Sun · Evenings—
4Leslie Frame-Crowley, Counselor745.0★ (7)Oak Park, 1 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Calm Mind Counseling Center, PLLC744.9★ (26)Forest Park, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Smart Behavior Solutions744.6★ (19)Oak Park, 1 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Therapy Health Clinic: Tony D. Wilson, LCSW744.3★ (6)Oak Park, 1 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Comprehensive Clinical Services, P.C.744.7★ (74)Oak Park, 1 mi awaySat—
9Martina Lowery, Counselor745.0★ (3)Oak Park, 1 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Healthcare Alternative Systems Living Room733.6★ (9)Chicago, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 1,330 best therapists and counselors in River Forest, 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 River Forest

    Based in Oak Park, 1 mi away

    76/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.4★ from 74 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 74 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 7 AM–9:30 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 7 AM–9:30 PM · Fri 7 AM–6:30 PM · Sat–Sun 7 AM–5 PM
    Address
    1010 Lake St Ste 110, Oak Park, IL 60301
  2. Based in River Forest

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    414 Clinton Pl Apt 106, River Forest, IL 60305
  3. Based in Oak Park, 1 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 7 AM–9:30 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 7 AM–9:30 PM · Fri 7 AM–6:30 PM · Sat–Sun 7 AM–5 PM
    Address
    1010 Lake St Ste 110, Oak Park, IL 60301
  4. Based in Oak Park, 1 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 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 12 PM–8 PM · Fri 12 PM–6 PM · Sat 12 PM–5 PM · Sun 9 AM–4 PM
    Address
    212 S Marion St, Oak Park, IL 60302
  5. Based in Oak Park, 1 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 11 AM–8 PM · Tue–Thu 10 AM–8 PM · Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun 12 PM–4 PM
    Address
    1010 Lake St Ste 503, Oak Park, IL 60301
  6. Based in Oak Park, 1 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “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–Tue 7 AM–9:30 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 7 AM–9:30 PM · Fri 7 AM–6:30 PM · Sat–Sun 7 AM–5 PM
    Address
    1010 Lake St Ste 110, Oak Park, IL 60301
  7. Based in Forest Park, 1 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    7227 Madison St, Forest Park, IL 60130
  8. Based in Oak Park, 3 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.4★ from 21 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat 9 AM–7 PM · Sun 12 PM–5 PM
    Address
    215 Harrison St, Oak Park, IL 60304
  9. Based in Chicago, 5 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.0★ from 119 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 119 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    3456 W Franklin Blvd, Chicago, IL 60624
  10. Based in Oak Park, 1 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    115 N Marion St #6, Oak Park, IL 60301
  11. Based in Chicago, 6 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 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
  12. Based in Oak Park, 1 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 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–7 PM · Sat 12 PM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1010 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301
  13. Based in Oak Park, 1 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    137 N Oak Park Ave #329, Oak Park, IL 60301
  14. Based in Oak Park, 1 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–9 PM · Sat 7 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    137 N Oak Park Ave Suite 218, Oak Park, IL 60301
  15. Based in Chicago, 5 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–9 PM · Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–2 PM
    Address
    1742 N Kimball Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
  16. Based in Forest Park, 2 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    7213 W Roosevelt Rd, Forest Park, IL 60130
  17. Based in Berwyn, 4 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    2501 Des Plaines Ave, North Riverside, IL 60546

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 1,330 ranked therapists and counselors here; the rest are on their profiles.

therapists and counselors in River Forest, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26CNS Brain Center: Lenny Cohen, MD714.6★ (365)7 mi
27Outlook Counseling Services, PLLC714.9★ (36)6 mi
28St. Michaels Counseling Center711.7★ (3)2 mi
29Chicago-Read Mental Health Center712.8★ (38)4 mi
30Debra Stern & Associates715.0★ (3)1 mi
31Intuit Healing714.9★ (398)7 mi
32Wegierek Psychology Center Inc - Mental Health Chicago, Illinois714.4★ (45)3 mi
33Integrative Psychotherapy Associates, LLC715.0★ (4)1 mi
34MinuteClinic at CVS713.1★ (53)2 mi
35Southside Center of Hope714.1★ (19)7 mi
36Healthcare Alternative Systems Broadview Living Room713.6★ (5)3 mi
37Broadway Medical Center714.4★ (309)4 mi
38Strive to Serenity, LLC714.9★ (21)2 mi
39The NAMI Metro Suburban Living Room (La Grange)714.4★ (30)8 mi
40Smart Love Family Services713.5★ (11)1 mi
41Wildflower Center for Emotional Health PLLC714.8★ (30)1 mi
42POP Pediatric Therapy Services714.4★ (11)1 mi
43Way Back Inn703.9★ (20)1 mi
44LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Chicago704.3★ (72)6 mi
45Associates in Behavioral Science703.4★ (34)3 mi
46Grace Integrated Riverside704.1★ (12)5 mi
47Ascension Illinois - Behavioral Health Westchester704.8★ (4)4 mi
48Austin Special705.0★ (3)4 mi
49Rosecrance Therapies | Chicago-Norwood Park704.8★ (29)6 mi
50Little Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center703.2★ (23)6 mi

Also serving River Forest

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 River Forest
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Adler Susan L5.0★ (1)In River Forest
Amidon ResearchIn River Forest
Body by Heather5.0★ (5)In River Forest
Carlissa R. Hughes, PHDIn River Forest
Carol A. Jabs, PhDIn River Forest
Charnell Montgomery, Counselor5.0★ (2)1 mi
Chicago Christian Counseling CenterIn River Forest
Finding Balance Counseling and Therapy Services1.0★ (2)1 mi
Higher Ground Wellness Group5.0★ (2)1 mi
Hope Alliance Counseling Services, PLLCIn River Forest
Indigo Therapy Group5.0★ (2)1 mi
Julia Sostrin, Counselor5.0★ (2)1 mi
Lauren N. Cartwright, MSIn River Forest
LisaLombardPhDIn River Forest
Melissa Rowland, PsyD & Heather Corwin, PhDIn River Forest
PieceFull Beginnings TherapyIn River Forest
Relationship Counseling & Psychotherapy ServicesIn River Forest
Tessman Psychiatric CareIn River Forest
Wellness Center - University Health ServicesIn River Forest
Wendy R LauterIn River Forest

How we ranked River Forest therapists and counselors

We scored 1,330 River Forest 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 River Forest 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 River Forest: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in River Forest?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in River Forest, IL is LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Oak Park with an RP Score of 76/100. It has 4.4★ from 74 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Kids Unlimited Therapy Services, LLC (#2) and Garden Health Group (#3) follow. We ranked 1,330 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in River Forest?

RankedPsychologists ranks 1,330 therapists and counselors serving River Forest, IL. 1 of them is based in River Forest; 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 River Forest work on weekends?

716 of 1,330 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 341 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Oak Park (#1), Kids Unlimited Therapy Services, LLC (#2) and Garden Health Group (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do River Forest therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 1,330 rated therapists and counselors in River Forest is 4.7★, with a median of 10 reviews. Intuit Healing has the most, 398 reviews, and ranks #31. 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 River Forest count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the River Forest 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 River Forest 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 River Forest

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 1,330 therapists and counselors serving River Forest.
  2. November 2026: 7 duplicate listings merged.