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Best Child And Teen Therapists in Apollo Beach, FL (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Apollo Beach: Bay Kids FL Neuropsychological Testing, RP Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews.

  2. 15

    Most-reviewed: Tampa Therapy, 275 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 69 ranked; ranked #15.

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

69 Apollo Beach child and teen therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 14 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 69 rated practices.

Top 10 child and teen therapists in Apollo Beach 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 Apollo Beach at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Bay Kids FL Neuropsychological Testing635.0★ (29)St. Petersburg, 14 mi away—Overall
2Aplomb Consulting and Education Solutions, LLC625.0★ (5)Palmetto, 20 mi away——
3Dr. Suzanne Allie Psy.D615.0★ (7)Valrico, 13 mi away——
4Calm Waters Wellness, LLC605.0★ (36)Apollo BeachEvenings—
5Maria T. Aranda, Ph.D., LLC574.2★ (5)Tampa, 19 mi awayEvenings—
6It Begins Within Therapy574.9★ (82)Tampa, 15 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Guided Path Child & Family Counseling575.0★ (8)Apollo BeachEvenings—
8Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Tampa574.5★ (216)Tampa, 14 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Dr. Jeri Devale PhD Psychotherapist and Lic. Marriage, Family, Child Counselor565.0★ (5)Pinellas Park, 19 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Dr. Kristin Edwards, Tampa Pediatric Psychology - SoHo Office565.0★ (10)Tampa, 12 mi away——

The 69 best child and teen therapists in Apollo Beach, 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 Apollo Beach

    Based in St. Petersburg, 14 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    111 2nd Ave NE Ste 906, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
  2. Based in Valrico, 13 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–6 PM · Tue closed · Wed–Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    3005 Lithia Pinecrest Rd, Valrico, FL 33596
  3. Based in Apollo Beach

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, based in Apollo Beach.

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

    • 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1312 Apollo Beach Blvd c, Apollo Beach, FL 33572
  4. Based in Tampa, 19 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–6:30 PM · Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed 9 AM–6:30 PM · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    2909 Busch Lake Blvd Ste C, Tampa, FL 33614
  5. Based in Tampa, 15 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 82 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8:30 AM–8:30 PM
    Address
    550 N Reo St Ste 240, Tampa, FL 33609
  6. 56/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 1 PM–5 PM
    Address
    6241 43rd Terrace N, Kenneth City, FL 33709
  7. 56/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1315 S Howard Ave Ste 201, Tampa, FL 33606
  8. Based in Brandon, 14 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 101 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 101 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    220 W Brandon Blvd Ste 203 (2nd Floor, Brandon, FL 33511
  9. Based in St. Petersburg, 18 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8:30 AM–8:30 PM
    Address
    12425 28th St #100, St. Petersburg, FL 33716
  10. Based in Largo, 23 mi away

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 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–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    13191 Starkey Rd Ste 7, Largo, FL 33773
  11. Based in Tampa, 13 mi away

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 275 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 275 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–7:15 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    720 E Henderson Ave, Tampa, FL 33602
  12. Based in St. Petersburg, 20 mi away

    53/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 67 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–11 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–9:30 PM
    Address
    6733 1st Ave S Ste 102, St. Petersburg, FL 33707
  13. Based in Tampa, 14 mi away

    53/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    205 S Hoover Blvd #204, Tampa, FL 33609
  14. Based in Tampa, 15 mi away

    52/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    5009 N Central Ave, Tampa, FL 33603
  15. Based in Brandon, 13 mi away

    51/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

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

    • 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    710 Oakfield Dr Ste 223, Brandon, FL 33511
  16. Based in Brandon, 13 mi away

    51/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

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

    • 3.5★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–4 PM · Tue–Wed 9 AM–7 PM · Thu 9 AM–4 PM · Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    710 Oakfield Dr #153, Brandon, FL 33511
  17. Based in St. Petersburg, 14 mi away

    51/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    275 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Child and teen therapists ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in RP Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 69 ranked child and teen therapists here; the rest are on their profiles.

child and teen therapists in Apollo Beach, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Family Care Center Therapy & Psychiatry - Westshore504.8★ (48)14 mi
27Medlin Neuropsychology504.9★ (50)15 mi
28Franchesca Lastra Vicente, Counselor505.0★ (16)13 mi
29William Cruz, Counselor504.7★ (23)13 mi
30Dr Bulent Dincer PsyD-FishHawk/Lithia/Brandon/Riverview/Valrico/Plant City503.9★ (9)11 mi
31Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center494.1★ (28)13 mi
32General Behavior Analysis494.8★ (66)17 mi
33Angie Murray, Counselor494.6★ (13)13 mi
34Personal Growth Therapy Center495.0★ (7)18 mi
35First Choice Counseling and Wellness Center LLC484.3★ (49)20 mi
36Jennifer Farrell, Counselor485.0★ (4)13 mi
37Rose Sweeney, Counselor485.0★ (4)13 mi
38Dr. Patricia Dixon484.7★ (11)20 mi
39Kiddo-Land Therapy484.8★ (21)16 mi
40Marriage and Family Services, Tampa, FL485.0★ (9)15 mi
41Tampa Bay Area Counseling DBA TBAC Group484.3★ (35)15 mi
42Empower to Change485.0★ (5)14 mi
43SHARE Therapy & Wellness474.9★ (64)25 mi
44Pinnacle ADHD Counseling Center475.0★ (5)15 mi
45Whitechapel Behavioral Services LLC474.1★ (16)16 mi
46Healing Thoughts Counseling, LLC474.0★ (8)15 mi
47Child and Adolescent Psychology of Tampa Bay LLC475.0★ (3)22 mi
48Premier Psychological Services, P.L.474.5★ (11)22 mi
49Gateway Psychological Services, LLC464.4★ (7)16 mi
50Grow Together Family Therapy465.0★ (3)15 mi

Also serving Apollo Beach

20 more child and teen therapists within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked child and teen therapists serving Apollo Beach
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A Better Tomorrow Counseling Center, LLC5.0★ (8)In Apollo Beach
Amy L. Abdnour, LCSW Inc3.5★ (2)In Apollo Beach
Counseling Center1.0★ (1)In Apollo Beach
Developing Mind Counseling Center LLC5.0★ (1)In Apollo Beach
Dr. Jill Hinegardner1.8★ (5)In Apollo Beach
Grow and Glow Behavioral Health5.0★ (3)In Apollo Beach
Healing Care Therapy Services, LLC5.0★ (12)In Apollo Beach
Inspire and Beyond ABA5.0★ (1)In Apollo Beach
Karen Allen LMHC dba Meaningfully Connected LLCIn Apollo Beach
Osgood Mental Health Counseling LLCIn Apollo Beach
Pursuing Wellness5.0★ (1)In Apollo Beach
Renew Health & Wellness5.0★ (219)In Apollo Beach
Revolutionary Change Counseling4.2★ (42)In Apollo Beach
Selah - A Space Between5.0★ (1)In Apollo Beach
Talk2me Unconventional Therapy LLC4.6★ (27)In Apollo Beach
Tampa Bay Psychological Services5.0★ (1)In Apollo Beach
TeleTherapy for ME plusIn Apollo Beach
The Way Coach for Kids4.9★ (13)In Apollo Beach
Wesley Counseling5.0★ (3)In Apollo Beach
who is salty therapyIn Apollo Beach

How we ranked Apollo Beach child and teen therapists

We scored 69 Apollo Beach 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 Apollo Beach 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 Apollo Beach: frequently asked questions

Who is the best child and teen therapist in Apollo Beach?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked child and teen therapist in Apollo Beach, FL is Bay Kids FL Neuropsychological Testing with an RP Score of 63/100. It has 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews. Aplomb Consulting and Education Solutions, LLC (#2) and Dr. Suzanne Allie Psy.D (#3) follow. We ranked 69 child and teen therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many child and teen therapists are there in Apollo Beach?

RankedPsychologists ranks 69 child and teen therapists serving Apollo Beach, FL. 2 of them are based in Apollo Beach; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. 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 Apollo Beach work on weekends?

14 of 69 ranked child and teen therapists post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are It Begins Within Therapy (#6), Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Tampa (#8) and Dr. Jeri Devale PhD Psychotherapist and Lic. Marriage, Family, Child Counselor (#9). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Apollo Beach child and teen therapists have?

The median Google rating among 69 rated child and teen therapists in Apollo Beach is 4.8★, with a median of 11 reviews. Tampa Therapy has the most, 275 reviews, and ranks #15. 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 Apollo Beach count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Apollo Beach 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 Apollo Beach 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 Apollo Beach

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 69 child and teen therapists serving Apollo Beach.