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Best Therapists And Counselors in South Shore, IL (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in South Shore: Hardin House, RP Score 75/100; 3.1★ from 14 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 16

    Most-reviewed: A Choice for Life, 210 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 799 ranked; ranked #16.

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

799 South Shore therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 418 open Saturdays and 197 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 799 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in South Shore 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 South Shore at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Hardin House753.1★ (14)Chicago, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Chicago Torture Justice Center744.4★ (19)Chicago, 2 mi away——
3Danny Gordon & Associates Counseling735.0★ (21)Chicago, 3 mi away——
4Chicago Woodlawn Mental Health723.7★ (9)Chicago, 2 mi away——
5Unity Parenting & Counseling722.3★ (3)Chicago, 1 mi away——
6Pilsen Wellness Center724.8★ (4)Chicago, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7According To Sykes724.2★ (9)Chicago, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Bridging the Tys To Jordan724.3★ (19)Chicago, 3 mi awaySat · Sun—
9Chicago Counseling Services724.7★ (3)Chicago, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Grounded Wellness715.0★ (4)Chicago, 3 mi away——

The 799 best therapists and counselors in South Shore, 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 South Shore

    #1 Hardin House

    Based in Chicago, 2 mi away

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.1★ from 14 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.1★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    7249 S St Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
    View profile for Hardin House(773) 874-3774

  6. #6 Pilsen Wellness Center

    Based in Chicago, 2 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–4 PM
    Address
    2938 E 89th St, Chicago, IL 60617
    View profile for Pilsen Wellness Center(872) 228-0080

  7. #7 According To Sykes

    Based in Chicago, 3 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.2★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun 9 AM–1 PM
    Address
    1525 E 53rd St #401, Chicago, IL 60615
    View profile for According To Sykes(773) 746-2317

  8. #8 Bridging the Tys To Jordan

    Based in Chicago, 3 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.3★ from 19 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 8:30 AM–8:30 PM
    Address
    5500 S Indiana Ave BSMT, Chicago, IL 60637
    View profile for Bridging the Tys To Jordan(773) 488-9460

  9. #9 Chicago Counseling Services

    Based in Chicago, 2 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–8 PM · Tue–Fri 7 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun 10 AM–3 PM
    Address
    5554 S Hyde Park Blvd, Chicago, IL 60637
    View profile for Chicago Counseling Services(773) 345-8330

  10. #10 Grounded Wellness

    Based in Chicago, 3 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 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
    1525 E 53rd St Suite 501, Chicago, IL 60615
    View profile for Grounded Wellness

  11. #11 Marcella Rogers, LCPC

    Based in Chicago, 3 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 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
    1525 E 53rd St #425, Chicago, IL 60615
    View profile for Marcella Rogers, LCPC(773) 369-0329

  12. #12 Sista Afya Community Care

    Based in Chicago, 4 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.5★ from 13 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 13 Google reviews
    Address
    5022 S State St, Chicago, IL 60609
    View profile for Sista Afya Community Care(708) 292-8730

  13. #13 Trilogy

    Based in Chicago, 3 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 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
    8541 S State St, Chicago, IL 60619
    View profile for Trilogy(773) 382-4060

  15. #15 Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Evergreen Park

    Based in Evergreen Park, 6 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.6★ from 75 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 75 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–10 PM · Sat–Sun 7 AM–9:30 PM
    Address
    9730 S Western Ave #350, Evergreen Park, IL 60805
    View profile for Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Evergreen Park(773) 985-4588

  16. #16 A Choice for Life

    Based in Chicago, 7 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.6★ from 210 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 210 Google reviews
    Address
    10650 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643
    View profile for A Choice for Life(312) 519-3109

  17. #17 Rowan Trees

    Based in Chicago, 3 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.9★ from 11 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.9★ from 11 Google reviews
    Address
    500 W Englewood Ave, Chicago, IL 60621
    View profile for Rowan Trees(773) 537-3910

  20. #20 Watch Hill Therapy

    Based in Chicago, 9 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.6★ from 34 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 34 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    25 E Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602
    View profile for Watch Hill Therapy(872) 216-2843

  25. #25 Cityscape Counseling

    Based in Chicago, 9 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.9★ from 79 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 79 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    155 N Michigan Ave Suite 450, Chicago, IL 60601
    View profile for Cityscape Counseling(708) 628-7645

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

therapists and counselors in South Shore, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26PSI Health694.3★ (64)9 mi
27My Husband is My Best Friend693.3★ (6)7 mi
28Latinx Talk Therapy694.8★ (88)9 mi
29CILA Residential695.0★ (3)8 mi
30Solutions Counseling & Consulting Group694.8★ (32)8 mi
31Kay Allen and Company Counseling Services694.0★ (4)3 mi
32Eva Mae Recovery Hope, Inc.684.3★ (20)4 mi
33Beverly Therapists684.7★ (12)7 mi
34Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Chicago684.8★ (58)9 mi
35Modern Insight Therapy PLLC685.0★ (6)9 mi
36Pilsen Wellness Center - Pilsen Inn683.4★ (7)9 mi
37Universal Health Institute684.7★ (81)9 mi
38Holistic CFT685.0★ (24)9 mi
39Begin Within Therapy684.5★ (31)8 mi
40Restoration Center Chicago684.9★ (27)6 mi
41Metropolitan Family Services Southeast684.5★ (34)3 mi
42City Counseling Center673.4★ (5)6 mi
43Pleasant Paths LTD675.0★ (10)8 mi
44Southside Center of Hope674.1★ (19)10 mi
45LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Chicago674.7★ (61)10 mi
46Cultivate Your Essence674.7★ (24)8 mi
47radicallyBLended Services, PLLC675.0★ (7)2 mi
48Dr. Karen Escobar Almeida, Psychiatrist674.9★ (40)10 mi
49Roamers Therapy - South Loop675.0★ (12)8 mi
50Luxury Psychiatry Clinic674.4★ (131)9 mi

Also serving South Shore

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 South Shore
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Centro Castillo for Personal and Family Wellbeing5.0★ (2)8 mi
Chicago Treatment and Counseling Center5.0★ (2)7 mi
Crowned Elites LLC5.0★ (2)7 mi
Dream Big Inspire Big5.0★ (2)1 mi
Healthy Mind & Body3.0★ (2)7 mi
Hillary Jennings, LMFT, LCPC5.0★ (2)7 mi
Human Resources Development Institute, Inc.3.0★ (2)4 mi
K C Care Inc5.0★ (2)3 mi
OSF Medical Group - Behavioral & Mental Health5.0★ (2)7 mi
Patricia McGinn Therapist5.0★ (2)2 mi
Profound Peace Psychotherapy Collective5.0★ (2)2 mi
Promontory Psychotherapy, INC5.0★ (2)3 mi
Robert S. Hjertquist, LMFT5.0★ (2)7 mi
Saving Lives Inc4.0★ (2)2 mi
Serenity Therapy, PLLC5.0★ (2)7 mi
Sheila Hassan Lcsw5.0★ (2)3 mi
Soul Work5.0★ (2)4 mi
Strive ABA Consultants3.0★ (2)8 mi
The Psychotherapy Center3.5★ (2)6 mi
University of Chicago - Student Counseling Services1.0★ (2)2 mi

How we ranked South Shore therapists and counselors

We scored 799 South Shore 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 South Shore 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 South Shore: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in South Shore?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in South Shore, IL is Hardin House with an RP Score of 75/100. It has 3.1★ from 14 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Chicago Torture Justice Center (#2) and Danny Gordon & Associates Counseling (#3) follow. We ranked 799 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in South Shore?

RankedPsychologists ranks 799 therapists and counselors serving South Shore, 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 South Shore work on weekends?

418 of 799 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 197 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Hardin House (#1), Pilsen Wellness Center (#6) and According To Sykes (#7). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do South Shore therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 799 rated therapists and counselors in South Shore is 4.6★, with a median of 10 reviews. A Choice for Life has the most, 210 reviews, and ranks #16. 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 South Shore count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the South Shore 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 South Shore 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 South Shore

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 799 therapists and counselors serving South Shore.
  2. November 2026: 4 duplicate listings merged.

More therapists and counselors and South Shore pages