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Best Child And Teen Therapists in Cranberry Township, PA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Cranberry Township: Laughlin Children's Center, RP Score 62/100; 3.9★ from 11 Google reviews; open evenings.

  2. 12

    Most-reviewed: Counseling & Wellness Center of Pittsburgh, 304 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 37 ranked; ranked #12.

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

37 Cranberry Township child and teen therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 7 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 37 rated practices.

Top 10 child and teen therapists in Cranberry Township 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 Cranberry Township at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Laughlin Children's Center623.9★ (11)Carnot-Moon, 11 mi awayEveningsOverall
2Child Development Unit613.8★ (28)Pittsburgh, 19 mi away——
3Counseling and Wellness Center of Pittsburgh613.8★ (20)Cranberry TownshipSat · Sun · Evenings—
4Patricia Pepe, PHD601.7★ (6)Pittsburgh, 18 mi away——
5North Point Psychological Services, LLC584.3★ (6)Cranberry TownshipSat · Evenings—
6Christian Counseling Associates of Western Pennsylvania584.7★ (23)Cranberry TownshipEvenings—
7New Directions Mental Health - Wexford VIP Drive584.1★ (232)Cranberry Township——
8New Directions Mental Health - Wexford Stonewood Drive574.6★ (143)Allison Park, 4 mi away——
9Christian Counseling Associates of Western Pennsylvania563.9★ (36)Cranberry TownshipEvenings—
10Dylan Shearer, Counselor555.0★ (6)Cranberry Township——

The 37 best child and teen therapists in Cranberry Township, 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 Cranberry Township

    #1 Laughlin Children's Center

    Based in Carnot-Moon, 11 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 3.9★ from 11 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.9★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    424 Frederick Ave, Sewickley, PA 15143
    View profile for Laughlin Children's Center(412) 741-4087

  2. #2 Child Development Unit

    Based in Pittsburgh, 19 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 3.8★ from 28 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.8★ from 28 Google reviews
    Address
    3420 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
    View profile for Child Development Unit(412) 692-5560

  4. #4 Patricia Pepe, PHD

    Based in Pittsburgh, 18 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 1.7★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 1.7★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    211 N Whitfield St, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
    View profile for Patricia Pepe, PHD(412) 361-7158

  10. #10 Dylan Shearer, Counselor

    Based in Cranberry Township

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, based in Cranberry Township.

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    11676 Perry Hwy #2100, Wexford, PA 15090
    View profile for Dylan Shearer, Counselor(724) 934-7722

  14. #14 Lezlee Betts, Counselor

    Based in Fernway, 5 mi away

    52/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    11676 Perry Hwy #2100, Wexford, PA 15090
    View profile for Lezlee Betts, Counselor(724) 934-7722

  17. #17 New Directions Mental Health - Robinson Township

    Based in Pittsburgh, 17 mi away

    48/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.4★ from 131 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 131 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3 Robinson Plaza Ste 340, Pittsburgh, PA 15205
    View profile for New Directions Mental Health - Robinson Township(412) 254-8348

  25. #25 Ellie Mental Health

    Based in Monroeville, 24 mi away

    44/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    300 Oxford Dr Ste 50, Ground Floor, Monroeville, PA 15146
    View profile for Ellie Mental Health(412) 844-2805

All 37 child and teen therapists

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #37, in RP Score order; each links to its profile.

child and teen therapists in Cranberry Township, ranks 26 to 37
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Fischer William F PHD444.0★ (4)21 mi
27Jonathan McComas, Counselor435.0★ (4)18 mi
28Carole L. Kunkle-Miller, PHD434.0★ (3)23 mi
29New Directions Mental Health - South Hills434.1★ (251)24 mi
30New Directions Mental Health - Monroeville434.3★ (196)25 mi
31Angela Mills, Counselor434.8★ (6)20 mi
32Jennifer Shuss, Counselor433.3★ (3)18 mi
33Stern Center For Developmental422.8★ (4)23 mi
34Ellen Ulmer, Counselor424.8★ (5)21 mi
35Associates In Behavioral Health Care403.5★ (8)23 mi
36Nisar Inc395.0★ (4)25 mi
37New Directions Mental Health - Bridgeville393.0★ (118)23 mi

Also serving Cranberry Township

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 Cranberry Township
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Accessible Recovery Services3.8★ (48)In Cranberry Township
Beaver County Pathways3.6★ (74)In Cranberry Township
Center for Counseling and Conscious Healing5.0★ (15)In Cranberry Township
Cognitive Behavior Institute3.1★ (110)In Cranberry Township
Cranberry Psychological Center3.2★ (28)In Cranberry Township
Dunlap & Associates Counseling, Art Therapy, and Professional Coaching5.0★ (29)In Cranberry Township
eTalkTherapy, LLC5.0★ (11)In Cranberry Township
Generations Counseling5.0★ (6)In Cranberry Township
Hope Counseling Pittsburgh | Cranberry Twp Counseling4.2★ (5)In Cranberry Township
Kevin Caridad ACT, LCSW, PhD3.7★ (3)In Cranberry Township
LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Wexford2.0★ (4)In Cranberry Township
PA Hypnosis Center4.5★ (155)In Cranberry Township
Pittsburgh Therapy Group LLC4.3★ (12)In Cranberry Township
Restore Balance and Wellness counseling5.0★ (5)In Cranberry Township
Robert Bartek, Ph.D.5.0★ (4)In Cranberry Township
Spring Counseling, LLC5.0★ (9)In Cranberry Township
Summit Psychological Services PC2.3★ (13)In Cranberry Township
The Hope Centers3.8★ (4)In Cranberry Township
Wesley Family Services - Wexford4.6★ (14)In Cranberry Township
Wexford Counseling Services4.0★ (8)In Cranberry Township

How we ranked Cranberry Township child and teen therapists

We scored 37 Cranberry Township 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 Cranberry Township 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 Cranberry Township: frequently asked questions

Who is the best child and teen therapist in Cranberry Township?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked child and teen therapist in Cranberry Township, PA is Laughlin Children's Center with an RP Score of 62/100. It has 3.9★ from 11 Google reviews. It is open evenings. Child Development Unit (#2) and Counseling and Wellness Center of Pittsburgh (#3) follow. We ranked 37 child and teen therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many child and teen therapists are there in Cranberry Township?

RankedPsychologists ranks 37 child and teen therapists serving Cranberry Township, PA. 6 of them are based in Cranberry Township; 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 Cranberry Township work on weekends?

7 of 37 ranked child and teen therapists post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Counseling and Wellness Center of Pittsburgh (#3), North Point Psychological Services, LLC (#5) and Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Pittsburgh (#11). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Cranberry Township child and teen therapists have?

The median Google rating among 37 rated child and teen therapists in Cranberry Township is 4.4★, with a median of 20 reviews. Counseling & Wellness Center of Pittsburgh has the most, 304 reviews, and ranks #12. 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 Cranberry Township count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Cranberry Township 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 Cranberry Township 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 Cranberry Township

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 37 child and teen therapists serving Cranberry Township.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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