36 Counselors in Chicago, IL

Browse verified counselors in Chicago, Illinois. Compare providers and find contact information.

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Chicago

★★★★★ (58 reviews)
333 North Michigan, 333 N Michigan Ave #1810, Chicago, IL 60601
(630) 454-0672
Website: thriveworks.com/chicago-therapy/?utm_source=GMBlisting&utm_medium=organic&field:8499441=GMB
Hours: {"Friday":["7 AM–10 PM"],"Monday":["7 AM–10 PM"],"Saturday":["7 AM–9:30 PM"],"Sunday":["7 AM–9:30 PM"],"Thursday":["7 AM–10 PM"],"Tuesday":["7 AM–10 PM"],"Wednesday":["7 AM–10 PM"]}

Mindful Behavior PLLC

★★★★½ (50 reviews)
6815 W 63rd St, Chicago, IL 60638
(708) 304-3010
Website: mb7.one
Hours: {"Friday":["7 AM–9 PM"],"Monday":["7 AM–9 PM"],"Saturday":["7 AM–9 PM"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["7 AM–9 PM"],"Tuesday":["7 AM–9 PM"],"Wednesday":["7 AM–9 PM"]}

Mirjam Quinn and Associates

★★★★½ (47 reviews)
10801 S Western Ave Suite 2B, Chicago, IL 60643
(708) 586-7357
Website: mirjamquinnandassociates.com
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–5 PM"]}

Healing Humans

★★★★★ (32 reviews)
1742 N Kimball Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 692-4193
Website: healing-humans.com
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–8 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–9 PM"],"Saturday":["9 AM–2 PM"],"Sunday":["9 AM–2 PM"],"Thursday":["9 AM–9 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–9 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–9 PM"]}

E.M. Branch & Associates, Inc.

★★★★½ (34 reviews)
1987 W 111th St, Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 238-1100
Website: www.embranch.org
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–9 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–9 PM"],"Saturday":["9 AM–6 PM"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–9 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–9 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–9 PM"]}

2nd Story Counseling

★★★★★ (31 reviews)
655 W Irving Park Rd #204, Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 528-1777
Website: www.mychicagotherapist.com
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–9 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–9 PM"],"Saturday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Sunday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Thursday":["9 AM–9 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–9 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–9 PM"]}

Optimum Joy Counseling

★★★★½ (29 reviews)
1147 W Ohio St STE 103, Chicago, IL 60642
(872) 313-4988
Website: optimumjoy.com
Hours: {"Friday":["7 AM–8 PM"],"Monday":["7 AM–8 PM"],"Saturday":["7 AM–8 PM"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["7 AM–8 PM"],"Tuesday":["7 AM–8 PM"],"Wednesday":["7 AM–8 PM"]}

Guy Counseling and Life Coaching Chicago

★★★★★ (24 reviews)
655 W Irving Park Rd Ste 5603, Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 704-5300
Website: guycounseling.com/counseling-services
Hours: {"Friday":["8:30 AM–5:30 PM"],"Monday":["8:30 AM–5:30 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8:30 AM–5:30 PM"],"Tuesday":["8:30 AM–5:30 PM"],"Wednesday":["8:30 AM–5:30 PM"]}

Fleming Family Therapy

★★★★½ (23 reviews)
30 N Michigan Ave Suite 1105, Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 809-5866
Website: www.flemingfamilytherapy.com
Hours: {"Friday":["7 AM–8 PM"],"Monday":["7 AM–8 PM"],"Saturday":["10 AM–5 PM"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["7 AM–8 PM"],"Tuesday":["7 AM–8 PM"],"Wednesday":["7 AM–8 PM"]}

Couples Counseling Chicago

★★★★★ (20 reviews)
655 W Irving Park Rd Ste 203, Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 598-7797
Website: www.couplescounselingchicago.net
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–9 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–9 PM"],"Saturday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Sunday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Thursday":["9 AM–9 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–9 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–9 PM"]}

Pinnacle Counseling

★★★★★ (19 reviews)
25 E Washington St STE 1021, Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 298-9846
Website: www.pinnaclecounselingchicago.com
Hours: {"Friday":["7 AM–9 PM"],"Monday":["7 AM–9 PM"],"Saturday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Sunday":["10 AM–4 PM"],"Thursday":["7 AM–9 PM"],"Tuesday":["7 AM–9 PM"],"Wednesday":["7 AM–9 PM"]}

Ace Counseling Group

★★★★★ (16 reviews)
70 E Lake St #1220, Chicago, IL 60601
(708) 553-0602
Website: www.acecounselinggroup.com
Hours: {"Friday":["8 AM–8 PM"],"Monday":["8 AM–8 PM"],"Saturday":["8 AM–3 PM"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8 AM–8 PM"],"Tuesday":["8 AM–8 PM"],"Wednesday":["8 AM–8 PM"]}

DK Therapy

★★★★★ (16 reviews)
410 S Michigan Ave #928, Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 248-3190
Website: www.chicagocounselingandtherapy.com
Hours: {"Friday":["10 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["10 AM–9 PM"],"Saturday":["10 AM–3 PM"],"Sunday":["10 AM–3 PM"],"Thursday":["10 AM–9 PM"],"Tuesday":["10 AM–9 PM"],"Wednesday":["10 AM–9 PM"]}

Urban Wellness

★★★★☆ (18 reviews)
6321 N Avondale Ave Suite 204, Chicago, IL 60631
(773) 774-4444
Website: urbanwellnesscounseling.com
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–9 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–9 PM"],"Saturday":["9 AM–9 PM"],"Sunday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Thursday":["9 AM–9 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–9 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–9 PM"]}

Empowered Connections Counseling

★★★★½ (15 reviews)
30 N Michigan Ave Suite 809, Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 767-2057
Website: empoweredconnectionscounseling.com
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–8 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–8 PM"],"Saturday":["9 AM–6 PM"],"Sunday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Thursday":["9 AM–8 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–8 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–8 PM"]}

Rowan Tree Counseling

★★★★☆ (16 reviews)
4846 N Clark St #100, Chicago, IL 60640
(312) 574-0750
Website: www.rowantreechicago.com
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–9 PM"],"Saturday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–9 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–9 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–9 PM"]}

Ask A Sex Therapist LLC

★★★★½ (11 reviews)
1502 W Chicago Ave Suite 1, Chicago, IL 60642
(727) 551-4145
Website: heathershannon.co
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–9 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–9 PM"],"Saturday":["9 AM–9 PM"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–9 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–9 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–9 PM"]}

Everyday Psychotherapy

★★★★★ (10 reviews)
1821 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 412-2268
Website: www.everydaypsychotherapy.com
Hours: {"Friday":["7 AM–9 PM"],"Monday":["7 AM–9 PM"],"Saturday":["7 AM–3 PM"],"Sunday":["7 AM–3 PM"],"Thursday":["7 AM–9 PM"],"Tuesday":["6 AM–9 PM"],"Wednesday":["7 AM–9 PM"]}

Reclaiming Minds Therapy and Wellness, LLC

★★★★★ (10 reviews)
1525 E 53rd St UNIT 901, Chicago, IL 60615
(312) 767-8589
Website: bit.ly/RMTWschedule
Hours: {"Friday":["11 AM–8 PM"],"Monday":["11 AM–8 PM"],"Saturday":["11 AM–8 PM"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["11 AM–8 PM"],"Tuesday":["11 AM–8 PM"],"Wednesday":["11 AM–8 PM"]}

Balanced Life Counseling

★★★★½ (10 reviews)
1748 N Kimball Ave ste 206, Chicago, IL 60647
(872) 588-1071
Website: www.balancedlifechicago.com
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–4 PM"],"Monday":["8 AM–8 PM"],"Saturday":["9 AM–4 PM"],"Sunday":["9 AM–4 PM"],"Thursday":["8 AM–8 PM"],"Tuesday":["8 AM–8 PM"],"Wednesday":["8 AM–8 PM"]}

Beverly Therapists

★★★★½ (10 reviews)
10725 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 310-3488
Website: www.beverlytherapists.com
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–9 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–9 PM"],"Saturday":["9 AM–9 PM"],"Sunday":["9 AM–9 PM"],"Thursday":["9 AM–9 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–9 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–9 PM"]}

Family First Domestic & Family Counseling Clinic

★★★★☆ (10 reviews)
8547 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60652
(773) 595-5794
Website: www.familyfirstcounselingclinic.org
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–7 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–7 PM"],"Saturday":["9 AM–2 PM"],"Sunday":["9 AM–1 PM"],"Thursday":["9 AM–7 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–7 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–7 PM"]}

Chicago Counseling Center

★★★★★ (7 reviews)
6160 N Cicero Ave #630, Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 932-9597
Website: chicagocounselingcenter.com
Hours: {"Friday":["7 AM–8 PM"],"Monday":["7 AM–8 PM"],"Saturday":["8 AM–6 PM"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["7 AM–8 PM"],"Tuesday":["7 AM–8 PM"],"Wednesday":["7 AM–8 PM"]}

Portage Cragin Counseling Center of LSSI

★★★½☆ (8 reviews)
4840 W Byron St, Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 282-7800
Website: www.lssi.org/locations/portage-cragin-counseling-center
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–9 PM"],"Saturday":["9 AM–1 PM"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–9 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–9 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–9 PM"]}

Agave Studio for Psychotherapy

★★★½☆ (7 reviews)
2950 W Chicago Ave #202, Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 799-6372
Website: www.agavechicago.com
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–9 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–9 PM"],"Saturday":["9 AM–9 PM"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–9 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–9 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–9 PM"]}

Chicago Center for Relationship Counseling, P.C.

★★★★★ (4 reviews)
5100 N Ravenswood Ave suite 206-210, Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 830-4199
Website: www.chicagocenterforrelationshipcounseling.com
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–9 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–9 PM"],"Saturday":["9 AM–9 PM"],"Sunday":["9 AM–9 PM"],"Thursday":["9 AM–9 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–9 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–9 PM"]}

Shemiah Derrick, LCPC, CADC

★★★★★ (3 reviews)
6127 S University Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 424-2007
Website: shemiahderrick.com
Hours: {"Friday":["Closed"],"Monday":["11 AM–8 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["11 AM–8 PM"],"Tuesday":["11 AM–8 PM"],"Wednesday":["11 AM–8 PM"]}

Positive Regard Therapy

★★★★★ (3 reviews)
5547 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 570-2829
Website: positiveregard.co/our-location/?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=gbp&utm_campaign=website
Hours: {"Friday":["10 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["12–8 PM"],"Saturday":["11 AM–5 PM"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["11 AM–7 PM"],"Wednesday":["12–7 PM"]}

Selah Therapy PLLC

★★★★★ (2 reviews)
6351 W Montrose Ave #142, Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 217-0651
Website: selahtherapyllc.com
Hours: {"Friday":["Closed"],"Monday":["Closed"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–5 PM"]}

Mirrored You Counseling Services, PLLC

★★★★★ (2 reviews)
680 N Lake Shore Dr Suite 110 2374, Chicago, IL 60611
(464) 232-7010
Website: mirroredyoucounseling.com
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–5 PM"]}

Healthy Mind & Body

★★★☆☆ (2 reviews)
10540 S Western Ave # 507, Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 982-5615
Website: hmbchicago.com
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–9 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–9 PM"],"Saturday":["9 AM–9 PM"],"Sunday":["9 AM–9 PM"],"Thursday":["9 AM–9 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–9 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–9 PM"]}

Connor Counseling Services LLC

★★★★★ (1 reviews)
10127 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643
(312) 945-8741
Website: connorcounselingservices.net
Hours: {"Friday":["Closed"],"Monday":["9 AM–9 PM"],"Saturday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–9 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–9 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–9 PM"]}

Vita Optimum Counseling

★★★★★ (1 reviews)
8770 W Bryn Mawr Ave #1300, Chicago, IL 60631
(312) 768-8073
Website: www.vitaoptimumcounseling.com/contact
Hours: {}

Artemis Counseling P.C.

★★★★★ (1 reviews)
2045 W North Ave Suite 2B, Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 249-2921
Website: www.artemiscounseling.com
Hours: {"Friday":["8 AM–9 PM"],"Monday":["8 AM–9 PM"],"Saturday":["8 AM–9 PM"],"Sunday":["8 AM–9 PM"],"Thursday":["8 AM–9 PM"],"Tuesday":["8 AM–9 PM"],"Wednesday":["8 AM–9 PM"]}

Dana Laughlin

10540 S Western Ave # 103, Chicago, IL 60643
(312) 626-9982
Hours: {}

Healing Space Therapy

3547 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 570-0043
Website: www.healingspacetherapy.com/contact-us
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–6 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–6 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–6 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–6 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–6 PM"]}

About Counselors in Chicago, IL

Finding the right counselor in a city as large and diverse as Chicago requires thoughtful consideration. With 36 counselors listed in the Chicago area on BeforeTherapistUSA.com, you have a solid starting point, but it is important to narrow your search based on your specific needs. Consider factors such as the therapist’s specialization, whether they offer in-person sessions in neighborhoods like Lincoln Park or Wicker Park, or if virtual sessions are available. Illinois requires counselors to be licensed, so always verify credentials like LCPC or LCSW. Asking potential therapists about their experience with issues relevant to you, such as anxiety, trauma, or career stress, and their approach to treatment can help ensure a good fit.

When reaching out to a counselor, prepare key questions to gauge compatibility. Inquire about their typical session structure, cancellation policies, and whether they accept your insurance or offer sliding scale fees, which is especially important given Chicago’s varied cost of living. Chicago’s unique urban environment, with its fast-paced lifestyle and seasonal affective challenges during long winters, can impact mental health. A local therapist who understands these dynamics may better address your concerns. Finding a good local match is crucial because a strong therapeutic relationship fosters trust and progress, and having a counselor familiar with Chicago’s resources, such as community support groups or cultural centers, can enhance your care.

Choosing a counselor in Chicago also means considering practical logistics, such as commute times on the CTA or parking availability near their office. The city’s diversity means you might prioritize a therapist who shares your cultural background or speaks your language, which can deepen understanding. Ultimately, taking the time to research and ask the right questions will lead you to a professional who supports your journey effectively. BeforeTherapistUSA.com simplifies this process by providing a curated list of local options, helping you focus on finding a counselor who meets your unique needs in the Windy City.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many counselors are in Chicago?

Our directory lists 36 counselor practices in Chicago, IL.

What is the difference between a counselor and a therapist?

The terms are often used interchangeably. Both provide talk therapy. Licensing titles vary by state. The most important factor is finding a provider whose approach works for you.

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