53 child and teen therapists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Black Forest: Rooted Rhythm | Colorado Springs Child Play Therapy (Medicaid & Private Pay), RP Score 71/100; 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews; open Sundays until 12 AM.
Most-reviewed: Family Care Center Therapy & Psychiatry - South Colorado Springs, 1,448 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 53 ranked; ranked #42.
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53 Black Forest child and teen therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 25 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 53 rated practices.
Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.
| Rank | Business | RP Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rooted Rhythm | Colorado Springs Child Play Therapy (Medicaid & Private Pay) | 71 | 4.5★ (8) | Colorado Springs, 8 mi away | Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Michael R. Wilbourn, PSYD | 68 | 3.2★ (6) | Colorado Springs, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Peak Mind Consulting | 65 | 4.0★ (4) | Colorado Springs, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Renee Yoelin-Allen, LCSW, Reg.Play Therapist/Supervisor and Certified EMDR provider and Consultant | 60 | 3.7★ (3) | Colorado Springs, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Thriveworks Counseling & Therapy Colorado Springs | 59 | 3.9★ (98) | Colorado Springs, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Dr. Michelle Cleckler, PSYD | 59 | 4.3★ (6) | Colorado Springs, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Colorado Springs | 58 | 4.7★ (50) | Colorado Springs, 5 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Joshua Levay, Counselor | 57 | 5.0★ (13) | Colorado Springs, 5 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Kayla Hill, Counselor | 57 | 5.0★ (9) | Colorado Springs, 5 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Family Care Center Therapy & Psychiatry - Colorado Springs | 57 | 4.7★ (119) | Colorado Springs, 4 mi away | — | — |
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.
Ranked #1 in Black Forest
Based in Colorado Springs, 8 mi away
Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Colorado Springs, 10 mi away
Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 3.2★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Colorado Springs, 15 mi away
Ranked #3 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.
Based in Colorado Springs, 8 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social worker”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Colorado Springs, 4 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.9★ from 98 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Colorado Springs, 16 mi away
Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Colorado Springs, 5 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Colorado Springs, 5 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Colorado Springs, 5 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Colorado Springs, 4 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.7★ from 119 Google reviews, 4 mi from Black Forest.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Colorado Springs, 9 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.1★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Colorado Springs, 5 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Colorado Springs, 5 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Colorado Springs, 5 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Colorado Springs, 6 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.4★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Colorado Springs, 5 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Colorado Springs, 5 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Colorado Springs, 5 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Colorado Springs, 5 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Colorado Springs, 5 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Colorado Springs, 6 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 197 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Colorado Springs, 8 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.5★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Colorado Springs, 6 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 301 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Colorado Springs, 6 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.5★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Colorado Springs, 9 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#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 53 ranked child and teen therapists here; the rest are on their profiles.
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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| A Center For Child Counseling | 8 mi | |
| A Center for Child Counseling - Krista Johnson LPC, RPT-S. | 8 mi | |
| Above And Beyond ABA Therapy in Colorado Springs | 9 mi | |
| Achievers ABA Therapy in Colorado Springs | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Ashe Taylor, Counselor | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Braden Marcia L PhD | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Colorado Play Therapy | 12 mi | |
| Dr. Jennifer Hill | 11 mi | |
| Draxton Dave MA, LPC | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Gary M. Unruh, LCSW | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Kimberly Garcia, Counselor | 5 mi | |
| Kind Care ABA Therapy | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Landan Hydrick, Counselor | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Life Solutions Counseling and Consulting PLLC; Susan Peach | 5.0★ (1) | In Black Forest |
| Meadowbrook Counseling | 1.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Michael Vallejo, LCSW Child Therapy Colorado Springs Adolescent Therapy | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Pinwheel Psychological Services, PLLC | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Sarah Booth, Counselor | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Soar Autism Center | 3.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Summit Sport Psychology | 4.3★ (6) | In Black Forest |
We scored 53 Black Forest 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Black Forest data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Review volume | 5% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of Google reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availability | Measured |
| Specialty focus | 25% | How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 15% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
