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

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Villa Park: Mazhar Golewale, M.D., RP Score 76/100; 4.8★ from 187 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 2 PM.

  2. 3

    Most-reviewed: BlueSky Telepsych, LLC., 431 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 920 ranked; ranked #3.

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

920 Villa Park therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 520 open Saturdays and 210 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 920 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Villa 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 Villa Park at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Mazhar Golewale, M.D.764.8★ (187)Villa ParkSatOverall
2Willow Clinical Services765.0★ (10)Villa Park——
3BlueSky Telepsych, LLC.754.3★ (431)Downers Grove, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
4Eliane G. Stefango, LCPC755.0★ (5)Villa Park——
5Nelmar Health Centers744.6★ (77)Lombard, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
624/7 DCT744.6★ (41)Addison, 3 mi awaySat · Evenings—
7Love Your Life With Linda745.0★ (9)Lombard, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Irina Salabai, Psychiatric NP735.0★ (106)Morton Grove, 3 mi awaySat—
9Stone Catchers Counseling734.8★ (77)Downers Grove, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Dupage Clinical Counseling Services734.8★ (17)Lombard, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 920 best therapists and counselors in Villa 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Villa Park

    Based in Villa Park

    76/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.8★ from 187 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 187 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1S443 Summit Ave #201, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
  2. Based in Downers Grove, 5 mi away

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.3★ from 431 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 431 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1431 Opus Pl STE 110, Downers Grove, IL 60515
  3. Based in Villa Park

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    2625 Butterfield Rd Ste 138 S, Oak Brook, IL 60523
  4. Based in Lombard, 3 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.6★ from 77 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 77 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun 9 AM–2 PM
    Address
    1 Trans Am Plaza Dr Ste 350, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
  5. Based in Addison, 3 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.6★ from 41 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 41 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 12 AM–12 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    211 E Lake St Ste 1A, Addison, IL 60101
  6. Based in Downers Grove, 5 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.8★ from 77 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 77 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–8 PM
    Address
    3020 Woodcreek Dr Suite A-2, Downers Grove, IL 60515
  7. Based in Lombard, 2 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.0★ from 30 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 10 AM–5 PM
    Address
    998 N Lombard Rd, Lombard, IL 60148
  8. Based in Elmhurst, 2 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.6★ from 61 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 61 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–8:30 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–8:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    180 W Park Ave Ste 150, Elmhurst, IL 60126
  9. Based in Elmhurst, 3 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    340 W Butterfield Properties, Suite LLB, Elmhurst, IL 60126
  10. Based in Villa Park

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1S450 Summit Ave #380, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
  11. 72/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–7 PM · Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 8 AM–7 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3041 E Butterfield Rd E100, Oak Brook, IL 60523
  12. Based in Westchester, 5 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat 10 AM–8 PM · Sun 11 AM–6 PM
    Address
    1 Westbrook Corporate Center Suit 300, Westchester, IL 60154
  13. Based in Elmhurst, 3 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–9 PM
    Address
    101 W Vallette St, Elmhurst, IL 60126
  14. Based in Lombard, 3 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 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–Sun 9 AM–8 PM
    Address
    450 E 22nd St, Lombard, IL 60148
  15. Based in Lombard, 3 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–2 PM
    Address
    450 E 22nd St Ste 152, Lombard, IL 60148

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

therapists and counselors in Villa Park, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Elevate Counseling + Wellness715.0★ (17)5 mi
27Anne Benson-Wleklinski714.2★ (5)3 mi
28Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center Oak Brook714.6★ (9)4 mi
29A New Day Counseling Center, LLC714.6★ (18)2 mi
30Comprehensive Clinical Services, P.C.714.5★ (199)4 mi
31Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley714.5★ (48)In Villa Park
32Alder Grove Counseling715.0★ (7)4 mi
33Evoke Counseling Center715.0★ (19)3 mi
34Elmhurst Psychiatry715.0★ (4)3 mi
35MGA Crisis Intervention714.6★ (9)7 mi
36Compass Health Center714.2★ (77)5 mi
37Pamela J. Johnson, MA, LCPC715.0★ (3)3 mi
38Home Psych Services, P.C.714.6★ (54)6 mi
39Ardent Counseling Center714.9★ (43)3 mi
40Aspire Counseling Center715.0★ (4)4 mi
41Grace Integrated Oak Brook714.0★ (18)4 mi
42Downers Grove Counseling and Wellness714.9★ (39)6 mi
43Mrs. Detrall Dearbone-Collins712.3★ (3)3 mi
44Fash Counseling, Glen Ellyn715.0★ (3)4 mi
45Midwest Center for Hope & Healing Counseling | Oak Brook, IL714.8★ (42)4 mi
46Courtney Bowman, LCPC715.0★ (5)4 mi
47The NAMI Metro Suburban Living Room (La Grange)704.4★ (30)8 mi
48Heal Talk Therapy705.0★ (28)4 mi
49TALK TO WES, LLC705.0★ (14)3 mi
50LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Hinsdale704.7★ (28)6 mi

Also serving Villa 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 Villa Park
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A Better Tomorrow: Behavioral Health Care Center, Inc.In Villa Park
ABA Revolution4.7★ (42)In Villa Park
Alison Teichart, Licensed Professional Counselor5.0★ (1)In Villa Park
Centers For Family Change4.0★ (8)In Villa Park
Cindy Thelen, LCPC5.0★ (2)In Villa Park
Compass Point LLCIn Villa Park
Ethos Counseling GroupIn Villa Park
Gracey Lichtenstein, MSIn Villa Park
HQL PsychotherapyIn Villa Park
Illinois Behavioral Health Group (IBHG)5.0★ (2)In Villa Park
Katlyn Girsch, LCSWIn Villa Park
Legacy Physical Therapy & Wellness5.0★ (2)In Villa Park
Lilac Family Counseling -Services for children, teens and adultsIn Villa Park
Murdock & Associates Counseling Services, PLLCIn Villa Park
No business hereIn Villa Park
Osama El-ShafieIn Villa Park
Paula Butler, LMFT, PLLC5.0★ (1)In Villa Park
Sakeena Therapy1.0★ (1)In Villa Park
SOULBRITE CLINICAL ASSOCIATESIn Villa Park
The Eval CenterIn Villa Park

How we ranked Villa Park therapists and counselors

We scored 920 Villa 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 Villa 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 Villa Park: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Villa Park?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Villa Park, IL is Mazhar Golewale, M.D. with an RP Score of 76/100. It has 4.8★ from 187 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 2 PM. Willow Clinical Services (#2) and BlueSky Telepsych, LLC. (#3) follow. We ranked 920 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Villa Park?

RankedPsychologists ranks 920 therapists and counselors serving Villa Park, IL. 6 of them are based in Villa 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 Villa Park work on weekends?

520 of 920 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 210 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Mazhar Golewale, M.D. (#1), BlueSky Telepsych, LLC. (#3) and Nelmar Health Centers (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Villa Park therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 920 rated therapists and counselors in Villa Park is 4.8★, with a median of 10 reviews. BlueSky Telepsych, LLC. has the most, 431 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Villa Park count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 920 therapists and counselors serving Villa Park.
  2. November 2026: 8 duplicate listings merged.