#1
Cityscape Counseling
“victoria is amazing! have seen her on and off for a couple years now and i couldn’t ask for a more caring or understanding therapist 🫶” — Google review
Best Therapists in Chicago, IL
The 10 best-rated therapists in Chicago, IL average 4.8★ on Google across 624 reviews. ARCH Counseling Center has the top rating (5.0★), and Symmetry Counseling has the most reviews (128). Updated October 26, 2026.
10 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (624 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
#2
ARCH Counseling Center
“ARCH Counseling Center is such a warm and welcoming community of amazing therapists and staff. You can tell how passionate they are about making therapy accessible along with providing great quality care. They are…” — Google review
#3
Latinx Talk Therapy
“I love my experience so far working with Marelin. I’ve had two sessions so far but I’ve never felt more comfortable speaking with anyone like I do with marelin. Scheduling is easy, the app is super helpful with…” — Google review
#4
Astute Counseling & Wellness Services
“I love coming to Astute. The atmosphere is very calming and therapeutic. Ning is THE BEST! I also enjoy the yoga class with Emily. Lastly Nicky always comes down and opens the stairway for me because I don’t ride…” — Google review
#5
AMK Counseling
“AMK is an excellent choice for mental health care. I refer to this practice often because I trust the services provided. The owner is genuinely caring and wants what is best for her staff, clients, and community.” — Google review
#6
Symmetry Counseling
“Laura Peterson is the absolute best therapist I’ve had the opportunity to work with. She is incredibly supportive and empowering!” — Google review
#7
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Chicago
“Valentina Gasparro has been so helpful to me. I’ve been seeing her for about two months now. I have complex ptsd, a ton of trauma, panic disorder and major depression. We’ve been working on EMDR and other therapies…” — Google review
#8
Tandem Psychology
“The therapists at Tandem Psychology create a warm, collaborative environment where clients feel supported. It’s clear they are deeply committed to care and meeting each client with genuine respect. As a fellow…” — Google review
#9
Vanessa E. Ford, LCSW, CADC
“Vanessa is an amazing therapist. I've been seeing her once a week for about a year now and she's really helped me get through and unpack a lot of my issues. She's incredibly kind and I would recommend her to anyone.…” — Google review
#10
For Real Therapy
“Absolutely love this organization. We love co-hosting events with them from topics such as grief during Day of the Dead, growing up in an immigrant household, and Men Deserve Flowers, a men's mental health discussion.” — Google review
How we pick therapists in Chicago
We scan Google Maps for therapist listings in and around Chicago, 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 therapist in Chicago?
ARCH Counseling Center has the highest Google rating on our Chicago list: 5.0 out of 5 from 41 reviews (as of October 26, 2026).
Which therapist in Chicago has the most reviews?
Symmetry Counseling has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 128, with a 4.7★ average.
How are these therapists chosen?
Only open Chicago-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.
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