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Best Child And Teen Therapists in Arlington, MA (2026)

141 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: Cambridge Health Alliance: Child & Adolescent Services, RP Score 72/100; 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

  2. 13

    Most-reviewed: Thrive Boston Counseling and Psychotherapy, 171 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 141 ranked; ranked #13.

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

141 Arlington child and teen therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 69 open Saturdays and 29 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 141 rated practices.

Top 10 child and teen therapists in Arlington 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 at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Cambridge Health Alliance: Child & Adolescent Services725.0★ (3)Cambridge, 4 mi away—Overall
2NESCA Newton704.4★ (13)Newton, 4 mi awaySat—
3Crown Adolescent Health: Teen Behavioral Health Treatment Massachusetts685.0★ (24)Woburn, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Crown Adolescent Health: Teen Mental Health Treatment Massachusetts684.9★ (43)Newton, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Karin Maria Hodges, Psy.D., PLLC684.4★ (7)Concord, 11 mi awaySat · Sun—
6Launch Psychological Associates684.4★ (7)Wakefield, 8 mi awaySat · Evenings—
7Coman Psychological and Educational Assessment Group (CPEAG, Inc.)654.4★ (7)Braintree, 15 mi away——
8Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Somerville644.8★ (69)Somerville, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9North Shore Children's Neuropsychology645.0★ (7)Marblehead, 15 mi awaySat · Evenings—
10Triad Adolescent Services643.7★ (3)Lexington, 2 mi away——

The 141 best child and teen therapists in Arlington, 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 Newton, 4 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    55 Chapel St #202, Newton, MA 02458
  2. 68/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    444 Washington St #401, Woburn, MA 01801
  3. Based in Wakefield, 8 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    591 North Ave Unit 5_1A-A, Wakefield, MA 01880
  4. 65/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    35 Braintree Hill Office Pk Ste 301, 3rd Floor, Braintree, MA 02184
  5. Based in Lexington, 2 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    363 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA 02421
  6. Based in Needham, 10 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 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
    10 Chestnut St #4, Needham, MA 02492
  7. Based in Needham, 10 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    992 Great Plain Ave Ste 22, Needham, MA 02492
  8. Based in Medford, 4 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, 4 mi from Arlington.

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

    • 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    101 Station Landing Suite 100, Medford, MA 02155

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

child and teen therapists in Arlington, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26West Cambridge Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine604.0★ (35)3 mi
27The Well Behavioral Health Arlington605.0★ (3)In Arlington
28Mental Health Matters605.0★ (6)4 mi
29Cambridge Eating Disorder Center602.6★ (51)4 mi
30Brookline Adult and Child Counseling (BACC)595.0★ (12)6 mi
31Pillars Health Group595.0★ (15)13 mi
32Life Changes Group of Massachusetts583.8★ (4)2 mi
33The Mindfulness & Change Group575.0★ (4)4 mi
34DCS Mental Health573.2★ (12)3 mi
35Massachusetts Center for Adolescent Wellness574.5★ (18)10 mi
36Northeast Health Services - Somerville574.5★ (61)3 mi
37Nicole Caplin, Counselor575.0★ (8)In Arlington
38Neurodiverse Counseling, LLC575.0★ (73)6 mi
39Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Quincy574.5★ (89)13 mi
40Wellesley Counseling & Wellness, LLC574.6★ (19)11 mi
41Advocates Community Behavioral Health Center562.8★ (13)5 mi
42Through The Forest Counseling of Boston562.5★ (21)6 mi
43Boston Children's Brookline563.4★ (16)6 mi
44Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Salem564.7★ (76)15 mi
45Marcus Mental Health Associates564.7★ (91)6 mi
46School Psychological Services, LLC565.0★ (5)21 mi
47Northeast Health Services - Harvard Square564.6★ (29)3 mi
48Ellie Mental Health554.3★ (4)6 mi
49Northeast Health Services - Chelsea554.9★ (41)6 mi
50Northeast Health Services - Boston Brighton554.7★ (19)4 mi

Also serving Arlington

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
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
ABC Counseling, LLC3.7★ (3)In Arlington
B. Steven Willis, PhD5.0★ (2)In Arlington
Bain Health Wellness and Center5.0★ (2)In Arlington
Beehive Moms5.0★ (4)In Arlington
Boston Center for Couples and Sexuality5.0★ (3)In Arlington
Boston Expressive Arts Therapy Services (BEATS)5.0★ (7)In Arlington
Bush Andrew H MD1.0★ (2)In Arlington
Cambridge Psychology Group - Arlington4.0★ (4)In Arlington
Carita M. Anderson, Ph.D.5.0★ (4)In Arlington
Dante Spetter, Ph.D.1.0★ (2)In Arlington
Eva A. Mendes, LMHC, NCC5.0★ (13)In Arlington
Isenberg Steven J5.0★ (6)In Arlington
Joyce Bloom, LMHC - Psychotherapist in Arlington MA5.0★ (2)In Arlington
LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Arlington4.4★ (40)In Arlington
Mastrangelo Counseling5.0★ (4)In Arlington
Nicole Flory, PHD2.5★ (2)In Arlington
Reid Slavin, Counselor5.0★ (2)In Arlington
Self-Guidance Counseling5.0★ (14)In Arlington
The Coping Cove, LLC5.0★ (3)In Arlington
The Healing Center4.7★ (3)In Arlington

How we ranked Arlington child and teen therapists

We scored 141 Arlington 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 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: frequently asked questions

Who is the best child and teen therapist in Arlington?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked child and teen therapist in Arlington, MA is Cambridge Health Alliance: Child & Adolescent Services with an RP Score of 72/100. It has 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews. NESCA Newton (#2) and Crown Adolescent Health: Teen Behavioral Health Treatment Massachusetts (#3) follow. We ranked 141 child and teen therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many child and teen therapists are there in Arlington?

RankedPsychologists ranks 141 child and teen therapists serving Arlington, MA. 2 of them are based in Arlington; 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 work on weekends?

69 of 141 ranked child and teen therapists post Saturday hours and 29 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are NESCA Newton (#2), Crown Adolescent Health: Teen Behavioral Health Treatment Massachusetts (#3) and Crown Adolescent Health: Teen Mental Health Treatment Massachusetts (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Arlington child and teen therapists have?

The median Google rating among 141 rated child and teen therapists in Arlington is 4.7★, with a median of 10 reviews. Thrive Boston Counseling and Psychotherapy has the most, 171 reviews, and ranks #13. 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 count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Arlington 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 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

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 141 child and teen therapists serving Arlington.