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Best Child And Teen Therapists in Arlington Heights, IL (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Arlington Heights: Eden Behavioral Health - Child Therapy Palatine, RP Score 73/100; 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 10

    Most-reviewed: Arlington Heights Clarity Clinic Psychiatry & Therapy, 420 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 270 ranked; ranked #10.

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

270 Arlington Heights child and teen therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 183 open Saturdays and 87 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 270 rated practices.

Top 10 child and teen therapists in Arlington Heights 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 Arlington Heights at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Eden Behavioral Health - Child Therapy Palatine735.0★ (7)Palatine, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Northwest Behavioral Health Services, PC693.9★ (7)Arlington HeightsEvenings—
3NeuroMind675.0★ (15)Schaumburg, 4 mi away——
4Individual and Family Connection664.9★ (19)River Forest, 15 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Kid Matters Counseling664.9★ (168)Hinsdale, 19 mi away——
6Eden Behavioral Health645.0★ (19)Hinsdale, 19 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Individual and Family Connection644.8★ (19)Chicago, 20 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Dr. Jeffrey O'Koon, PHD633.9★ (7)Glenview, 8 mi away——
9James W. Weedon, MD633.0★ (8)Park Ridge, 8 mi away——
10Arlington Heights Clarity Clinic Psychiatry & Therapy634.5★ (420)Arlington HeightsSat · EveningsMost reviews

The 270 best child and teen therapists in Arlington Heights, 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. Based in Schaumburg, 4 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1365 N Wiley Rd #147, Schaumburg, IL 60173
  2. Based in River Forest, 15 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 7 AM–8 PM · Tue–Wed 7 AM–8:30 PM · Thu 7 AM–8 PM · Fri 12 PM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–4 PM
    Address
    7357 W North Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
  3. Based in Hinsdale, 19 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 4.9★ from 168 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 168 Google reviews
    Address
    201 E Ogden Ave Ste 106, Hinsdale, IL 60521
  4. Based in Hinsdale, 19 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–10 PM
    Address
    119 E Ogden Ave Ste 230C, Hinsdale, IL 60521
  5. Based in Chicago, 20 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 7 AM–8 PM · Tue–Wed 7 AM–8:30 PM · Thu 7 AM–8 PM · Fri 11 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun 9 AM–4 PM
    Address
    1806 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
  6. Based in Glenview, 8 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2700 Patriot Blvd Ste 240, Glenview, IL 60026
  7. Based in Park Ridge, 8 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 3.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1675 Dempster St, Park Ridge, IL 60068
  8. 63/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.5★ from 420 Google reviews, based in Arlington Heights.

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

    • 4.5★ from 420 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2101 S Arlington Heights Rd Suite #116 & Suite #185, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
  9. Based in Hinsdale, 19 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–9 PM · Fri–Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun 9 AM–3 PM
    Address
    15 Spinning Wheel Rd #116, Hinsdale, IL 60521
  10. 62/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1555 Barrington Rd 1st. Fl, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
  11. Based in Lincolnwood, 14 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–5 PM · Tue–Wed 10 AM–8 PM · Thu 10 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sat closed · Sun 9 AM–1 PM
    Address
    7040 N Ridgeway Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712
  12. Based in Northbrook, 7 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 11 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 12 PM–5 PM
    Address
    614 Academy Dr, Northbrook, IL 60062
  13. 61/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.7★ from 30 Google reviews, based in Arlington Heights.

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

    • 4.7★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–9:30 PM · Fri 9 AM–6:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–7:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3205 N Wilke Rd Ste 112, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
  14. 59/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1801 N Mill St C, Naperville, IL 60563
  15. Based in Hoffman Estates, 9 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 82 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–10 PM · Sat–Sun 7 AM–9:30 PM
    Address
    2500 W Higgins Rd #935, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
  16. 59/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.2★ from 11 Google reviews, based in Arlington Heights.

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

    • 4.2★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–6:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3030 Salt Creek Ln Ste 350, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
  17. Based in Crystal Lake, 20 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 1.8★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 1.8★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    7115 S Virginia Rd, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
  18. Based in Schaumburg, 4 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 10 AM–8 PM · Fri 10 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1305 Remington Rd Ste t, Schaumburg, IL 60173
  19. Based in Arlington Heights

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and proximity: 2.6★ from 5 Google reviews, based in Arlington Heights.

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

    • 2.6★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–8:30 PM · Wed 9 AM–8 PM · Thu 9 AM–8:30 PM · Fri 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1650 N Arlington Heights Rd #101, Arlington Heights, IL 60004

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 270 ranked child and teen therapists here; the rest are on their profiles.

child and teen therapists in Arlington Heights, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Ambitions ABA574.9★ (35)14 mi
27Dr. Jo Wolthusen, Psy.D574.8★ (26)3 mi
28Kaleb Pollum, Counselor575.0★ (13)10 mi
29NeuroHealth Arlington Heights573.1★ (88)In Arlington Heights
30North Shore Pediatric Therapy - ABA Therapy for Autism Des Plaines574.5★ (33)6 mi
31Plum Tree Psychology: Bloom Office574.2★ (10)19 mi
32Modern Me Psychology, PC564.6★ (9)8 mi
33Clinical Care Consultants Counseling565.0★ (6)5 mi
34Courage to Connect Mental Health Center563.9★ (55)9 mi
35MLRA Counseling564.8★ (4)4 mi
36BehaviorCare Therapy: ABA Therapy In Illinois562.7★ (3)4 mi
37LifePoint Therapy563.3★ (7)19 mi
38Plum Tree Psychology: Sprout Office564.6★ (11)21 mi
39Sound Mind Counseling564.9★ (35)9 mi
40Elizabeth Hutchinson, Counselor564.9★ (8)10 mi
41Jessica K. Edison, MD563.0★ (6)19 mi
42Owens & Associates Counseling & Therapy Center, LLC553.7★ (9)5 mi
43North Shore Pediatric Therapy - ABA Therapy for Autism Glenview554.6★ (59)9 mi
44Amanda Lukas, Counselor554.8★ (4)10 mi
45Light On Anxiety Treatment Center554.5★ (20)12 mi
46Light On Anxiety Treatment Center554.6★ (9)11 mi
47Adaptive Steps555.0★ (7)2 mi
48Ours ABA554.3★ (17)7 mi
49Progressive Psychological Healthcare554.4★ (63)5 mi
50PRA Behavioral Health553.4★ (36)4 mi

Also serving Arlington Heights

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 Arlington Heights
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A Bridge Back Clinic & Teletherapy4.4★ (24)In Arlington Heights
Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism4.4★ (7)In Arlington Heights
ArtWell Therapy Center5.0★ (6)In Arlington Heights
Ascension Illinois - Center for Mental Health Arlington Heights4.1★ (61)In Arlington Heights
Associates in Human Development Counseling, LLC2.8★ (16)In Arlington Heights
Autism Care Therapy - ABA Therapy5.0★ (14)In Arlington Heights
Counseling Center of Arlington Heights, LLC4.6★ (9)In Arlington Heights
Dirksen Center for Neuropsychology, LTD.2.7★ (9)In Arlington Heights
Dr Liz Maloney5.0★ (10)In Arlington Heights
Family Resilience Group4.1★ (7)In Arlington Heights
Gamze Jonathan MD4.6★ (33)In Arlington Heights
Gurtz Counseling, LLC5.0★ (8)In Arlington Heights
Laurie Goldman, MD4.6★ (22)In Arlington Heights
Martin Psychotherapy5.0★ (8)In Arlington Heights
NeuMind Clinic - Arlington Heights5.0★ (63)In Arlington Heights
No Labels Therapy5.0★ (43)In Arlington Heights
Northwest Suburban Psychology Group3.4★ (9)In Arlington Heights
Pediatric POST5.0★ (20)In Arlington Heights
Thrive Therapy Group5.0★ (9)In Arlington Heights
Total Spectrum ABA5.0★ (7)In Arlington Heights

How we ranked Arlington Heights child and teen therapists

We scored 270 Arlington Heights 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 Arlington Heights 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 Arlington Heights: frequently asked questions

Who is the best child and teen therapist in Arlington Heights?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked child and teen therapist in Arlington Heights, IL is Eden Behavioral Health - Child Therapy Palatine with an RP Score of 73/100. It has 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Northwest Behavioral Health Services, PC (#2) and NeuroMind (#3) follow. We ranked 270 child and teen therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many child and teen therapists are there in Arlington Heights?

RankedPsychologists ranks 270 child and teen therapists serving Arlington Heights, IL. 7 of them are based in Arlington Heights; 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 Arlington Heights work on weekends?

183 of 270 ranked child and teen therapists post Saturday hours and 87 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Eden Behavioral Health - Child Therapy Palatine (#1), Individual and Family Connection (#4) and Eden Behavioral Health (#6). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Arlington Heights child and teen therapists have?

The median Google rating among 270 rated child and teen therapists in Arlington Heights is 4.6★, with a median of 11 reviews. Arlington Heights Clarity Clinic Psychiatry & Therapy has the most, 420 reviews, and ranks #10. 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 Arlington Heights count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Arlington Heights 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 Arlington Heights 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 Arlington Heights

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 270 child and teen therapists serving Arlington Heights.

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