What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.65
Average wait time
4.86
Bedside manner
4.69
“Ralph’s service was beyond our expectations! Not only incredibly educated but also able to put things in blatant terms and listened thoroughly. Amazing human that is passionate about helping guide others to more understanding of themselves and their relationships.
Very grateful we found Ralph!”
Jessie B.March 18, 2024
“Dr Ralph was welcoming and took me right in. we spent the entire hour talking and notes as we talked.”
Nathan R.November 7, 2023
About Dr. Ralph Whetstine
Focus areas
Adjustment Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling
Worry
Anxiety
Psychological Trauma
Mood Disorders
Relationship Struggles
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Seniors (65+)
Families
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Hypnotherapy
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Dialectical (DBT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Identity
Gender
MaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Dr. Ralph Whetstine
My focus is on providing extraordinary care to my clients. It's my personal mission to ensure they receive the attention needed to achieve the results they desire. I am a psychologist with broad experience and interests across various settings and symptom profiles.
I earned my PsyD in Clinical Psychology and Master's in Clinical Psychology from Argosy University, Illinois School of Professional Psychology, and hold a Bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan. I have received training in a variety of intervention techniques, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and hypnotherapy, allowing for an in-depth approach to challenging emotional and behavioral issues.
My specialties include anxiety and stress disorders, panic disorders, and couples and marriage counseling. I utilize family systems theory and Gottman intervention methods when working with couples facing relationship and related family problems. Additionally, I have extensive experience working with individuals with traumatic brain injury and other acquired disabilities, providing vocational and behavioral assessment and interventions.
I have also worked extensively with elderly adults in acute care settings and with clients experiencing severe mental illness in both inpatient and outpatient environments.
Specialties: anxiety, depression, anger management, skills training for emotional regulation, parent-teen relationship issues, multiple-problem adults and late-teen clients, and addictions.
A note about prescribing: I am a psychologist focused on therapy interventions and DO NOT PRESCRIBE MEDICATIONS. If you are seeking medication management only, I will not be able to assist you. Thank you for your interest.
As an independent practitioner in Illinois, I am not eligible to accept Medicaid. The state regulates Medicaid acceptance, and as a doctoral-level private practitioner, I cannot accept Medicaid payments.
Is this doctor in your insurance network?
Enter your insurance carrier and plan
choose insurance
In-network insurances
Dr. Ralph Whetstine has 200+ in-network plans.
Don’t see your insurance?
It’s common for mental health providers to be out-of-network. Many insurance plans offer out-of-network coverage, so you may get partially reimbursed. Learn more
Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $200 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $200 for 50 minutes
Office locations
Dr. Ralph Whetstine, PsyD also offers online video visits for patients
Center for Conscious Counseling (1 of 2)
830 E Higgins Rd, Ste 104H, Schaumburg, IL 60173
Center for Conscious Counseling (2 of 2)
830 E Higgins Rd, Ste 104B, Schaumburg, IL 60173
1 of 2
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Argosy University, Illinois School of Professional Psychology, PsyD in Clinical Psychology
- Argosy University, Illinois School of Professional Psychology, Master’s in Clinical Psychology
- University of Michigan (Bachelor’s)
NPI number
1891087540
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.65
Wait time
4.86
Bedside manner
4.69
Your trust is our top concern, so providers can't pay to alter or remove reviews. We also don't publish reviews that contain any private patient health information. Learn more here
119 reviews
Most relevant
Dr Ralph was welcoming and took me right in. we spent the entire hour talking and notes as we talked.
November 7, 2023Nathan R.Verified patient
Wise, Kind, Authentic, and Genuinely Wants People To Live As Their Best and Most Free Self.
He Was a God Sent
More than 1 year agoJessica C.Verified patient
My rating is only based upon my needs. He is a good doctor, but I don’t believe he was for me and my needs.
September 25, 2020Kevin E.Verified patient
Extremely helpful and provided a great perspective of the mind to help me see things in a better light.
More than 1 year agoIan E.Verified patient
Challenges you to see past your everyday illusions. Approaches with compassion and understanding .
October 2, 2018Initials hidden
This was my first appointment. The doctor seems professional, knowledgeable, and courteous.
May 21, 2022Joann M.Verified patient
This doctor was not for me. Found very unprofessional, answered phone calls during session.
March 23, 2021Maureen Q.Verified patientVideo visit
I found Dr. W very competant. He has helped me a great deal. I would highly recommend him.
More than 1 year agoMF
He’s got a really good heart and definitely wants to help you be the best you
October 17, 2017Lynn F.Verified patient
He made me feel very comfortable, I’m very glad I found him to help me.
March 20, 2020Antonio O.Verified patient
It was great! Full of knowledge and really listed to me.
June 5, 2019Initials hidden
Extremely negative experience; Ralph needs some close advisory to improve his clinical skills and protect his patients. Booked a couples televisit to discuss a specific issue. Ralph asked very few questions over the course of the session and monologued at length about the nature of thoughts and emotions. A few times he'd say something like 'is the situation you all are dealing with like this example' and then describe an example at length that didn't at all fit what we were experiencing because he wasn't particularly interested in understanding us. My partner kind of checked out towards the end which seemed to deeply offend Ralph and he said to my partner 'Well I guess you have all the answers' in a combative way. Whole thing felt more like a ted talk than a therapy session. I don't recommend this provider and frankly think he's lacking some needed clinical oversight.
July 2, 2024Initials hiddenVideo visit
Ralph’s service was beyond our expectations! Not only incredibly educated but also able to put things in blatant terms and listened thoroughly. Amazing human that is passionate about helping guide others to more understanding of themselves and their relationships.
Very grateful we found Ralph!
March 18, 2024Jessie B.Verified patient
Dr. Ralph. is excellent.
January 15, 2024Jim C.Verified patientVideo visit
Great Doctor and a ton of experience. Very knowledgeable , you can tell her truly cares for his patients. I am blessed to have found him.
August 8, 2023Monica C.Verified patient
I found my meeting with Dr. Whetstine incredibly helpful and insightful. I appreciated how much experience and different approaches to treatment he brought to the session. He was very compassionate and understanding of my concerns, and in only one session helped break down a lot of the negative thoughts I've been dealing with for months. Highly recommend for anyone with questions/issues related to mental health or life in general.
September 12, 2022Gregory B.Verified patient
provided on target recommendations
February 16, 2022Initials hidden
I think our lines were crossing the entire televisit. I was completely transparent with the doctor. Instead of appreciating, or giving me any insight at all, he used it against me and told me that I was emotionally unstable to work with him.
His bedside manner leaves a lot to the imagination; it reflected rudeness, a cold attitude, inadequate listening skills, and a complete disregard for my needs.
He offered me no alternatives no suggestions in how to move forward, and just outright refused service; I will be disputing the bill upon arrival.
December 21, 2021Gabriella D.Verified patientVideo visit
Very friendly and an EXCELLENT A+ experience
October 6, 2021Theresa E.Verified patientVideo visit
Very happy! I was truly heard and informed and am excited to continue working with Dr. W. He is incredibly knowledgeable and explained everything in a manner I can understand and apply. Thank you!!
October 1, 2021Initials hiddenVideo visit
RUN AWAY !!! Please view my review-
unfortunate to have to write a review, but at this point I feel I need to. First appointment was very welcoming, office is a disaster, papers all over the place, incredibly unprofessional, but I still have him a chance as he came off very insightful.
Second appointment, he was very rude and snarky when he saw I was becoming shy and quite.
There was no need to be aggressive and tell me “ I’ve heard this before, I’m being up front with you, that usually means patients won’t come back” nor tell me “I won’t change my style of therapy “
If a therapist is not for me then that’s okay, I’ll find out in my own terms. Just because I said I was unsure of how I felt and was becoming shy, does not mean I should be treated with less respect.
Well… maybe you’ve heard it all before and maybe there’s something you need to improve on, I would start by cleaning up your attitude.
July 12, 2021Ninfa G.Verified patient
Dr. Whetstine knows how to make patients feel comfortable and has years of experience helping others. His knowledge is extensive and he gave me optimism and a deep sense of trust even after one session.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Fantastic Doctor very easy to talk to
January 5, 2021Allan G.Verified patient
Definitely impressed with his thoughts about behavior and root causes. He offers a lot of useful skills to use if your other half can be difficult, but in a way that is constructive and consistent. None of us come into a relationship perfect, and acceptance is key. Strongly recommended if you feel like some of your issues revolve around the same thing - same fights, no real resolve.
May 13, 2020Rebecca O.Verified patient
Good
October 29, 2019Viviana M.Verified patient
Very nice and polite, had a lot of helpful knowledge and good advice and I was very comfortable talking to him, highly recommend!!
October 25, 2019Brian O.Verified patient
Very unprofessional. Gives a hard time with Medicare if you're not a senior. Threatening behaviors, and kinda off a bit. Ungrounded. Do not recommend, unless you need a sloppy office doc to reassure yourself that you're ok even after a sloppy office or bedroom question revisitation.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
It was great. I’m glad I found him.
More than 1 year agoGabrielle B.Verified patient
Was very rude when it came to explaining the cost and didnt give me the time and attention I wanted. Horrible experience and he shouldn't be doing this as a job.
June 28, 2019Michael B.Verified patient
Very educated and well versed in his field. Does not just sit there and listens like most in his field. Very interactive. Highly recommend.
April 5, 2019Frank S.Verified patient
Dr was extremely attentive and speaking in a way that was very understandable. He made sure I was comfortable while assuring me that if I didn’t feel that it wasn’t a good fit that there was no hard feelings.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
A very straight forward honest psycologist/counselor! Enthusiatic to achieve goals for my needs in what is needed to be done. Has many years in his practice and seems very passionate about his work.
December 16, 2015Frank L.Verified patient
Best decision I've ever made was meeting with Dr. Ralph. He is great at his job and he really cares about helping you. I'm very happy about seeing him.
More than 1 year agoLola R.Verified patient
Dr. Whetstine was exactly what my husband and I needed. A breath of fresh air! He was able to accommodate our schedule and see us at short notice. Left feeling a sense of accomplishment and look forward to seeing him again.
June 26, 2015James S.Verified patient
Very professional.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I'm always pleased, comfortable and looking forward to my appointments to be able to help further myself in my goals with seeing him.
More than 1 year agoRC
Dr Ralph is exceptional! have referred my son & best friend already. Dr Ralph is very knowledgeable but still has such compassion.
More than 1 year agoMT
I looked forward to my weekly visits with Dr. Whetstine. He is very easy to talk to and very knowledgeable. I've seen a few "therapists" throughout my life and none has been as good as him. He actually talks and gets me thinking. I highly recommend him to ALL my friendly and family.
More than 1 year agoES
Dr. Ralph is an excellent listener and very patient. He has helped me immensely in better understanding and controlling my anxiety. He genuinely cares about helping me and that has proven to make a big difference when compared to other therapist/Dr's I have seen in the past - he sees me as an individual instead of just another "copy-and-past treatment" case.
More than 1 year agoML
My visit was enlightening. I always discover the best aspects of myself during my sessions - when I leave I am refreshed and feel a sense of the strong woman that I am - Excellent
More than 1 year agoMJ
I always learn something new about myself during each visit. Though I don't have the most enjoyable visits, I find each session helpful to my self-discovery process & overall well-being. Plus, my doctor is hilarious. Brownie points.
More than 1 year agoSC
Informative. Interesting. Open.
More than 1 year agoAR
August 30, 2025Tracy C.Verified patient
Less than 1 year agoInitials hidden
April 12, 2025Dann W.Verified patient
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
March 13, 2025Carlos S.Verified patient
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
May 20, 2024Angelica C.Verified patient
Loading...
How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Ralph Whetstine?
Generally, Dr. Ralph Whetstine has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Dr. Whetstine's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Dr. Ralph Whetstine accepting new patients?
Dr. Ralph Whetstine generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Whetstine's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Dr. Ralph Whetstine accept my insurance?
Choose your insurance plan to verify if Dr. Whetstine is in-network.
Can I make an appointment with Dr. Ralph Whetstine online?
Yes, you can make an appointment online with Dr. Whetstine using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.
What practice does Dr. Ralph Whetstine work with?
Dr. Ralph Whetstine works with Center for Conscious Counseling.
Where is Dr. Ralph Whetstine's office located?
Dr. Ralph Whetstine has 3 office locations in Schaumburg, view full addresses on Dr. Whetstine's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Ralph Whetstine?
Dr. Ralph Whetstine frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, Marriage Counseling, Psychotherapy, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Ralph Whetstine on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Ralph Whetstine speak?
Dr. Ralph Whetstine speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Ralph Whetstine in reviews?
119 patients have reviewed Dr. Ralph Whetstine. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.65/5. They have a 4.69/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.86/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.