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Best Child And Teen Therapists in American Canyon, CA (2026)

39 child and teen therapists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in American Canyon: Zack I. Medoff, PhD, RP Score 69/100; 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

  2. 8

    Most-reviewed: Muir Wood Teen Treatment: Skillman Campus, 66 Google reviews at 4.2★, the most of 39 ranked; ranked #8.

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

39 American Canyon child and teen therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 16 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 39 rated practices.

Most of this list also appears on the Child and teen therapists in Vallejo ranking. See Child and teen therapists in Vallejo

Top 10 child and teen therapists in American Canyon 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 child and teen therapists in American Canyon at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Zack I. Medoff, PhD694.0★ (4)Napa, 9 mi away—Overall
2Kristin Gross, Ph.D624.3★ (7)Berkeley, 20 mi away——
3Crawford Educational Psychology615.0★ (41)San Rafael, 20 mi away——
4Napa Psychological Services584.8★ (16)Napa, 9 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Fairfield574.6★ (56)Fairfield, 13 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Confidence Club Child Therapy Services563.7★ (3)Oakland, 25 mi awaySun—
7Adolescent Growth Concord534.6★ (20)Concord, 20 mi awaySat—
8Muir Wood Teen Treatment: Skillman Campus534.2★ (66)Petaluma, 23 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
9West Contra Costa County Child and Adolescent Services523.6★ (9)San Pablo, 16 mi awayEvenings—
10Muir Wood Teen Treatment: Penngrove Campus524.1★ (21)Rohnert Park, 23 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 39 best child and teen therapists in American Canyon, 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. Ranked #1 in American Canyon

    #1 Zack I. Medoff, PhD

    Based in Napa, 9 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    1606 Main St #200, Napa, CA 94559
    View profile for Zack I. Medoff, PhD(707) 337-1077

  2. #2 Kristin Gross, Ph.D

    Based in Berkeley, 20 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    1226 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94709
    View profile for Kristin Gross, Ph.D(510) 530-1676

  4. #4 Napa Psychological Services

    Based in Napa, 9 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    1900 Jefferson St, Napa, CA 94559
    View profile for Napa Psychological Services(707) 266-6652

  6. #6 Confidence Club Child Therapy Services

    Based in Oakland, 25 mi away

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sat closed · Sun 9 AM–6 PM
    Address
    55 Santa Clara Ave #177, Oakland, CA 94610
    View profile for Confidence Club Child Therapy Services(510) 255-5141

  7. #7 Adolescent Growth Concord

    Based in Concord, 20 mi away

    53/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1170 Vista Ridge Ct, Concord, CA 94518
    View profile for Adolescent Growth Concord(888) 948-9998

  9. #9 West Contra Costa County Child and Adolescent Services

    Based in San Pablo, 16 mi away

    52/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 3.6★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    13585 San Pablo Ave FIRST FLOOR, San Pablo, CA 94806
    View profile for West Contra Costa County Child and Adolescent Services(510) 942-4600

  11. #11 Dr. Nicolle Ionascu, Psy.D. Clinical Psychology

    Based in Pleasant Hill, 18 mi away

    52/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Neurophysiologist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9:30 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun 9:30 AM–6 PM
    Address
    400 Taylor Blvd #300C, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
    View profile for Dr. Nicolle Ionascu, Psy.D. Clinical Psychology(925) 588-8895

  13. #13 Wellspring Psychotherapy Center

    Based in San Rafael, 19 mi away

    51/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–8:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
    Address
    30 N San Pedro Rd #290, San Rafael, CA 94903
    View profile for Wellspring Psychotherapy Center(415) 300-4055

  15. #15 Bay Area Child Counseling

    Based in Walnut Creek, 23 mi away

    50/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    43 Quail Ct Ste 210, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
    View profile for Bay Area Child Counseling(925) 322-2960

  16. #16 Loyal Blue Counseling

    Based in Berkeley, 22 mi away

    50/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2709 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705
    View profile for Loyal Blue Counseling(510) 842-7097

  17. #17 Evergreen Counseling

    Based in Berkeley, 21 mi away

    50/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 3.8★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 6 AM–8 PM · Wed–Fri 7 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    2140 Shattuck Ave. Suite 401A, Berkeley, CA 94704
    View profile for Evergreen Counseling(510) 373-2723

  18. #18 Gubkin Rut PhD

    Based in Albany, 20 mi away

    47/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews
    Address
    1350 Solano Ave, Albany, CA 94706
    View profile for Gubkin Rut PhD(510) 524-5450

  19. #19 Family Spring Psychology

    Based in Berkeley, 22 mi away

    46/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2855 Telegraph Ave Ste 515, Berkeley, CA 94705
    View profile for Family Spring Psychology(510) 210-3640

  21. #21 Juniper & Jade Psychotherapy Inc.

    Based in San Rafael, 18 mi away

    46/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    175 N Redwood Dr #225, San Rafael, CA 94903
    View profile for Juniper & Jade Psychotherapy Inc.(415) 234-3774

  22. #22 Cognitive Foundations

    Based in Walnut Creek, 23 mi away

    46/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1460 Maria Ln #300, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
    View profile for Cognitive Foundations(925) 222-5738

  24. #24 Unfold Psychology Oakland

    Based in Oakland, 24 mi away

    45/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

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

    • 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1955 Mountain Blvd Ste 101, Oakland, CA 94611
    View profile for Unfold Psychology Oakland(650) 993-9321

How we ranked American Canyon child and teen therapists

We scored 39 American Canyon child and teen therapists 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 American Canyon 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 child and teen therapist

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure child and adolescent therapy is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. Ask how much of the work is with the child alone and how much includes parents or caregivers.
  4. For ADHD, learning or autism assessments, ask who does the testing and whether a written report is included.
  5. 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.
  6. Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
  7. After a few sessions, ask yourself whether you feel heard. Changing to a different provider is common and fine.

Questions to ask a child and teen therapist

  • Are you accepting new clients, and how soon could I start?
  • Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
  • How much of your work is child and adolescent therapy?
  • How do you involve parents, and what do you keep confidential?
  • 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.

Child and teen therapists in American Canyon: frequently asked questions

Who is the best child and teen therapist in American Canyon?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked child and teen therapist in American Canyon, CA is Zack I. Medoff, PhD with an RP Score of 69/100. It has 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews. Kristin Gross, Ph.D (#2) and Crawford Educational Psychology (#3) follow. We ranked 39 child and teen therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many child and teen therapists are there in American Canyon?

RankedPsychologists ranks 39 child and teen therapists serving American Canyon, CA. 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 child and teen therapists in American Canyon work on weekends?

16 of 39 ranked child and teen therapists post Saturday hours and 10 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Napa Psychological Services (#4), Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Fairfield (#5) and Adolescent Growth Concord (#7). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do American Canyon child and teen therapists have?

The median Google rating among 39 rated child and teen therapists in American Canyon is 4.5★, with a median of 8 reviews. Muir Wood Teen Treatment: Skillman Campus has the most, 66 reviews, and ranks #8. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank child and teen therapists?

Each child and teen 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 child and teen therapists outside American Canyon count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the American Canyon city center, our service radius for child and teen therapists. 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 child and teen therapists 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 child and teen therapists in American Canyon ranked?

Each practice gets an RP Score from 0 to 100 from 8 published factors, including its Google rating, how clearly it focuses on child and adolescent therapy and how close it is. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank. The score does not measure treatment outcomes.

Can a teenager start therapy without a parent?

It depends on where you live. The age at which a young person can agree to outpatient mental health care on their own differs between states and provinces. Ask the practice how it handles consent and what it shares with parents.

Can I see a child and teen 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 American Canyon

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 39 child and teen therapists serving American Canyon.

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