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Best Therapists And Counselors in Woodlawn, IL (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Woodlawn: Chicago Torture Justice Center, RP Score 75/100; 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews.

  2. 21

    Most-reviewed: A Choice for Life, 210 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 880 ranked; ranked #21.

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

880 Woodlawn therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 467 open Saturdays and 227 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 880 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Woodlawn 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 Woodlawn at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Chicago Torture Justice Center754.4★ (19)Chicago, 1 mi away—Overall
2Hardin House753.1★ (14)Chicago, 1 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Danny Gordon & Associates Counseling755.0★ (21)Chicago, 2 mi away——
4Chicago Woodlawn Mental Health743.7★ (9)Chicago, 1 mi away——
5Bridging the Tys To Jordan744.3★ (19)Chicago, 2 mi awaySat · Sun—
6According To Sykes734.2★ (9)Chicago, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Chicago Counseling Services734.7★ (3)Chicago, 1 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Grounded Wellness735.0★ (4)Chicago, 2 mi away——
9Sista Afya Community Care734.5★ (13)Chicago, 2 mi away——
10Marcella Rogers, LCPC735.0★ (4)Chicago, 2 mi away——

The 880 best therapists and counselors in Woodlawn, 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. Based in Chicago, 1 mi away

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 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
  2. Based in Chicago, 2 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 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
  3. Based in Chicago, 2 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 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
  4. Based in Chicago, 1 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 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
  5. Based in Chicago, 2 mi away

    73/100RP 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
    1525 E 53rd St Suite 501, Chicago, IL 60615
  6. Based in Chicago, 2 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 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
  7. Based in Chicago, 2 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 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
  8. Based in Chicago, 7 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 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
  9. Based in Evergreen Park, 6 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 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
  10. Based in Chicago, 7 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 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
  11. Based in Chicago, 7 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 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
  12. Based in Chicago, 3 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 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
  13. Based in Chicago, 8 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.3★ from 64 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 64 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    142 E Ontario St Ste 1000, Chicago, IL 60611
  14. Based in Chicago, 6 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 3.3★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 12 AM–12 AM · Wed closed · Thu–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    61 W 15th St, Chicago, IL 60605
  15. Based in Chicago, 7 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.8★ from 88 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 88 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun 8 AM–2 PM
    Address
    155 N Michigan Ave #500C, Chicago, IL 60601

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

therapists and counselors in Woodlawn, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26CILA Residential705.0★ (3)6 mi
27Pilsen Wellness Center704.8★ (4)4 mi
28Step by Step The Spa For Your Mind PC705.0★ (83)6 mi
29Kay Allen and Company Counseling Services704.0★ (4)2 mi
30Pilsen Wellness Center - Pilsen Inn693.4★ (7)7 mi
31Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Chicago694.8★ (58)8 mi
32The Center for Intuitive Growth and Healing694.9★ (43)7 mi
33Modern Insight Therapy PLLC695.0★ (6)8 mi
34Eva Mae Recovery Hope, Inc.694.3★ (20)2 mi
35Restoration Center Chicago694.9★ (27)5 mi
36Universal Health Institute694.7★ (81)8 mi
37Southside Center of Hope694.1★ (19)8 mi
38Holistic CFT695.0★ (24)7 mi
39Pleasant Paths LTD695.0★ (10)6 mi
40City Counseling Center693.4★ (5)5 mi
41LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Chicago694.7★ (61)8 mi
42radicallyBLended Services, PLLC695.0★ (7)1 mi
43Dr. Karen Escobar Almeida, Psychiatrist694.9★ (40)8 mi
44Cultivate Your Essence694.7★ (24)7 mi
45Roamers Therapy - South Loop695.0★ (12)7 mi
46Luxury Psychiatry Clinic694.4★ (131)8 mi
47Safe Place Counseling694.3★ (20)4 mi
48Sonic Wave Lounge - Holistic Wellness Studio695.0★ (63)7 mi
49Thriveworks684.8★ (52)8 mi
50Pinnacle Counseling684.8★ (19)7 mi

Also serving Woodlawn

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.

How we ranked Woodlawn therapists and counselors

We scored 880 Woodlawn 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 Woodlawn 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 Woodlawn: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Woodlawn?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Woodlawn, IL is Chicago Torture Justice Center with an RP Score of 75/100. It has 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews. Hardin House (#2) and Danny Gordon & Associates Counseling (#3) follow. We ranked 880 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Woodlawn?

RankedPsychologists ranks 880 therapists and counselors serving Woodlawn, 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 Woodlawn work on weekends?

467 of 880 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 227 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Hardin House (#2), Bridging the Tys To Jordan (#5) and According To Sykes (#6). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Woodlawn therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 880 rated therapists and counselors in Woodlawn is 4.6★, with a median of 10 reviews. A Choice for Life has the most, 210 reviews, and ranks #21. 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 Woodlawn count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Woodlawn 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 Woodlawn 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 Woodlawn

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 880 therapists and counselors serving Woodlawn.
  2. November 2026: 4 duplicate listings merged.