#1
Ardent Counseling Center
“I’ve had several sessions with Amber and she is the best! She listens and then responds. She has assisted me through some very tuff events throughout my life!!” — Google review
Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings
The Best Psychiatrists in Schaumburg, IL
We graded 8 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
—typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
0%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.73★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
5.2%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)Share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
From 5,179 Google reviews of 33 top-rated psychiatrists nationwide; 8 of them in Schaumburg, IL. Updated November 2, 2026.
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Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of psychiatrists).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Reliability (24%): How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Craft & service (0%): Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Replies to reviews (7%): How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20. | ★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps. | Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews). |
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| 1 |  CST Counseling & Consultation PLLCSchaumburg, IL | A 91How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%93+64.4Reliability 31%88+27.1Experts Score= 91Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––A– | 4.92 | — |
| 2 |  Forrest Behavioral Health IllinoisSchaumburg, IL | A 88How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%91+63Reliability 31%82+25.2Experts Score= 88Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––A– | 4.91 | — |
| 3 | Ardent Counseling CenterSchaumburg, IL | A 84How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%90+57.2Reliability 28%87+24.6Replies to reviews 8%24+2Experts Score= 84Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––AD | 4.90 | — |
| 4 |  Greenbrook Mental Wellness CentersSchaumburg, IL | B 75How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%75+51.9Reliability 31%75+23.1Experts Score= 75Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BB–––– | 4.71 | — |
| 5 |  IShine Behavioral HealthSchaumburg, IL | C 52How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%57+36.2Reliability 28%34+9.6Replies to reviews 8%79+6.5Momentum penalty97−0.3Experts Score= 52Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CD––AB | 4.59 | — |
| 6 |  Hopemark Health Hoffman EstatesSchaumburg, IL | C 52How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%55+34.9Reliability 28%37+10.4Replies to reviews 8%85+7Experts Score= 52Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CD––AA | 4.49 | — |
| 7 |  The Center For Integrative And Functional Health And WellnessSchaumburg, IL | C 42How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%54+34.3Reliability 28%21+5.9Replies to reviews 8%71+5.8Momentum penalty55−4.5Experts Score= 42Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CD––CB | 4.60 | — |
| 8 |  Open Mind Counseling ServicesSchaumburg, IL | D 35How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%53+33.7Reliability 28%13+3.7Replies to reviews 8%52+4.3Momentum penalty36−6.4Experts Score= 35Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade D: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CF––DC | 4.58 | — |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this. | TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range). | High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this. | FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”. |
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Psychiatrists in Schaumburg, IL at a glance
How the 8 psychiatrists we rated in Schaumburg, IL compare, and what customers praise most.
Experts Score grades
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
- Grade A338%
- Grade B113%
- Grade C338%
- Grade D113%
- Grade F00%
Google ratings
Average stars per company.
- 4.90★ and up338%
- 4.80–4.89★00%
- 4.60–4.79★225%
- Below 4.60★338%
Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
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Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
How we grade
Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.
Reliability (24%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.
Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.
Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.
Replies to reviews (7%) — How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
The 8 best-rated psychiatrists in Schaumburg, IL average 4.7★ on Google across 1,018 reviews. Ardent Counseling Center has the top rating (4.9★), and The Center For Integrative And Functional Health And Wellness has the most reviews (392). Updated November 1, 2026.
8 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (1,018 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
#2
Forrest Behavioral Health Illinois
“Staff was great, very welcoming, and establishment was very nice and clean! The whole process was thorough and my needs were met. I highly recommend this place! If I could give it a 10 ⭐️ I would!” — Google review
#3
CST Counseling & Consultation PLLC
“Claudia and Megan are great they both listen to me and hearing my needs why I am excited to work with them and help me with my needs keep up great work” — Google review
#4
The Center For Integrative And Functional Health And Wellness
“Dr. Omair is great! He takes his time explaining exercises and adjustments, and I always feel better after coming in for a visit.” — Google review
#5
IShine Behavioral Health
“My therapist was Tomasz and he was extremely helpful in helping me and guiding me through tips with anxiety and other topics. When I came in I was struggling and now I have plenty of tips and tricks to get past the…” — Google review
#6
Greenbrook Mental Wellness Centers
“This place really helped me out. It is hard to stick to every day, but my technician Konrad made it a lot easier! He kept engaged and focused, we would watch a baking bake off at every session since I’m a baker. I…” — Google review
#7
Open Mind Counseling Services
“Kejal Patel is a wonderful therapist she is very patient, calm and informative. You can tell she brings her own experience into the sessions I have had with her. Also she willing to work with you on multiple levels.…” — Google review
#8
Hopemark Health Hoffman Estates
“Dr Patel is amazing she has been working with me for two years. she got me to try the TMS program and the wonderful things I felt again. She also recommended a therapist that worked well with me. Hopemark has…” — Google review
How we pick psychiatrists in Schaumburg
We scan Google Maps for psychiatrist listings in and around Schaumburg, keep only open businesses whose main category matches the service, and require a Google rating of at least 4.5 from at least 20 reviews. Companies are ordered by a confidence-weighted score that balances rating and review volume. We do not accept payment for placement.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the highest-rated psychiatrist in Schaumburg?
Ardent Counseling Center has the highest Google rating on our Schaumburg list: 4.9 out of 5 from 253 reviews (as of November 1, 2026).
Which psychiatrist in Schaumburg has the most reviews?
The Center For Integrative And Functional Health And Wellness has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 392, with a 4.6★ average.
How are these psychiatrists chosen?
Only open Schaumburg-area businesses whose Google category matches the service, rated at least 4.5★ from at least 20 Google reviews. They are ordered by a confidence-weighted score of rating and review volume. Placement is never paid.