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Best Child And Teen Therapists in East Gwillimbury, ON (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in East Gwillimbury: York Hills Centre for Children, Youth and Families (Aurora Location), RP Score 63/100; 3.5★ from 28 Google reviews.

  2. 16

    Most-reviewed: Nova Counseling Centre, 168 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 55 ranked; ranked #16.

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

55 East Gwillimbury child and teen therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 32 open Saturdays and 20 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 55 rated practices.

Top 10 child and teen therapists in East Gwillimbury 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 East Gwillimbury at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1York Hills Centre for Children, Youth and Families (Aurora Location)633.5★ (28)Aurora, 16 km away—Overall
2CARE Ltd - Centre for Autism Remediation & Education, ABA/IBI Behavior Therapy, ABA Family Training605.0★ (7)Vaughan, 33 km awaySat—
3Riverwise Psychological Services - Dr. Maaike Canrinus, C.Psych and Associates595.0★ (3)Barrie, 38 km away——
4Roots & Tales Clinic-North York595.0★ (7)North York, 38 km awaySat · Evenings—
5Dr. Petra Gyles595.0★ (4)Barrie, 39 km away——
6Alpha Child Therapy585.0★ (26)Richmond Hill, 24 km awaySat · Evenings—
7Leticia Osei Psychotherapy584.9★ (8)Newmarket, 5 km awaySat—
8New Path Child & Adolescent Psychology Centre584.2★ (5)Markham, 31 km awayEvenings—
9Willoway Centre575.0★ (28)Richmond Hill, 20 km awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10MindSproutLab574.9★ (12)East York, 40 km awaySun · Evenings—

The 55 best child and teen therapists in East Gwillimbury, 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 East Gwillimbury

    Based in Aurora, 16 km away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 3.5★ from 28 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.5★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    402 Bloomington Rd, Aurora, ON L4G 0L9
  2. 60/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 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–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    8611 Weston Rd, Vaughan, ON L4L 9P1
  3. 59/100RP Score

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

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    27 Clapperton St #201, Barrie, ON L4M 3E6
  4. Based in North York, 38 km away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat 10 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    156 Duncan Mill Rd Unit 6, North York, ON M3B 3N2
  5. Based in Barrie, 39 km away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    5 Quarry Ridge Rd, Barrie, ON L4M 7G1
  6. Based in Richmond Hill, 24 km away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 10 AM–8 PM · Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    147 Oxford St, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 4L6
  7. Based in Newmarket, 5 km away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, 5 km from East Gwillimbury.

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

    • 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat 1 PM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    411 Queen St, Newmarket, ON L3Y 2G9
  8. Based in Richmond Hill, 20 km away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8:30 AM–8 PM
    Address
    11951 Yonge St, Richmond Hill, ON L4E 3N9
  9. Based in East York, 40 km away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychotherapist”, 4.9★ from 12 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 4:30 PM–9 PM · Sat closed · Sun 12 PM–4 PM
    Address
    2454 Bayview Ave Unit 211, North York, ON M2L 1A6
  10. Based in North York, 33 km away

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 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–Thu 12 PM–7 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    1 Promenade Cir Suite 301A, Thornhill, ON L4J 4P8
  11. Based in Uxbridge, 38 km away

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 4.1★ from 17 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1595 ON-7A, Port Perry, ON L9L 1B5
  12. Based in Vaughan, 30 km away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 86 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8:30 PM · Sat 9:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sun 10 AM–1 PM
    Address
    270 Purple Creek Rd Unit 202, Vaughan, ON L4H 5E5
  13. Based in Richmond Hill, 25 km away

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–7 PM
    Address
    10132 Yonge St Unit 203, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 1T6
  14. Based in North York, 32 km away

    53/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 168 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 168 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–8 PM · Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    7787 Yonge St, Thornhill, ON L3T 7L2
  15. Based in Markham, 29 km away

    53/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 12:30 PM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 9:30 AM–7 PM
    Address
    L3P 7M7, Ontario, Markham, Hwy 7
  16. Based in North York, 39 km away

    52/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 136 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 136 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 10 AM–5 PM
    Address
    20 De Boers Dr Unit 230, North York, ON M3J 0H1
  17. Based in Richmond Hill, 28 km away

    52/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 57 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 10:30 AM–8 PM · Wed 10 AM–8 PM · Thu 10 AM–7 PM · Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    9019 Bayview Ave #208, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3M6
  18. Based in Vaughan, 30 km away

    52/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.9★ from 154 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pediatric clinic”.

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

    • 3.9★ from 154 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–8 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sun 9 AM–4 PM
    Address
    9401 Jane St, Maple, ON L6A 4H9
  19. 52/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

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

    • 3.8★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9:30 AM–8 PM · Tue 9:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 9:30 AM–8 PM · Thu 9:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 9:30 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun 11 AM–4 PM
    Address
    3 Centre St Suite #201, Markham, ON L3P 3P9
  20. Based in Vaughan, 32 km away

    51/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 10 AM–8 PM · Thu 9:30 AM–8 PM · Fri 2 PM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 12 PM–5 PM
    Address
    400 Bradwick Dr Ste B1, Vaughan, ON L4K 5V9

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

child and teen therapists in East Gwillimbury, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Vaughan Counselling and Psychotherapy514.3★ (26)34 km
27The Counselling Centre504.2★ (10)33 km
28Family First Play Therapy Centre504.4★ (13)32 km
29Vaughan Psychologists494.2★ (5)28 km
30Bloom Clinical Care Counselling and Therapy Services495.0★ (18)40 km
31Giant Steps Toronto/York Region494.0★ (4)27 km
32Young Sprouts Therapy494.9★ (16)33 km
33InnerQore Health Psychology and Wellness495.0★ (11)32 km
34York Region CBT494.4★ (8)30 km
35New Rise Therapy495.0★ (3)27 km
36Healing Notes Therapy485.0★ (4)29 km
37Bhatia Psychology Group484.8★ (16)26 km
38Dr. Tali Shenfield, C.Psych.484.6★ (10)28 km
39Balanced Life Therapy484.7★ (26)36 km
40Vaughan Psychologists474.7★ (7)34 km
41Psychology for Life474.2★ (5)39 km
42Thrive Psychology Health Team473.4★ (15)39 km
43Odyssey To Me Psychotherapy Clinic475.0★ (3)25 km
44A.R.E. Psychotherapy | Counselor North York | 心启心理咨询475.0★ (3)34 km
45Surrey Place463.9★ (12)37 km
46Reframe Psychology Clinic453.8★ (17)38 km
47Noor Assadi, PhD455.0★ (26)37 km
48Bright Start Bright Future Counselling Centre444.2★ (5)38 km
49The Crystal Ladder Learning Centre443.8★ (28)34 km
50Cornerstone Psychological Services444.0★ (8)33 km

Also serving East Gwillimbury

20 more child and teen therapists within 40 km 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 East Gwillimbury
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
ATAMIC CLINIC - ABA THERAPY AND MOREIn East Gwillimbury
Briacare Therapy5.0★ (3)In East Gwillimbury
Collaborative Solutions Counselling and Psychotherapy5.0★ (1)In East Gwillimbury
Dr. Laurel Johnson, Psychologist3.0★ (2)29 km
Heal to Grow Counselling & Psychotherapy5.0★ (1)In East Gwillimbury
Healing Path Therapy4.2★ (5)In East Gwillimbury
Horse Therapy Centre of Canada4.8★ (50)In East Gwillimbury
Jennifer Li Preti, MA., C. Psych. - School Psychologist5.0★ (2)31 km
Julie Cryns Grief Services5.0★ (50)In East Gwillimbury
Kinnect Family Chiropractic5.0★ (96)In East Gwillimbury
Life Therapy5.0★ (3)In East Gwillimbury
Morneau Shepell's Children's Support Solutions5.0★ (2)22 km
New Path Counselling Services5.0★ (1)In East Gwillimbury
Seaside Therapy Centre5.0★ (4)In East Gwillimbury
South Simcoe Therapy Centre5.0★ (1)In East Gwillimbury
Sunrise Behaviour CentreIn East Gwillimbury
Therapy Heals Psychotherapy and Counselling Services5.0★ (6)In East Gwillimbury
Today Tomorrow Yesterday Therapy3.7★ (3)In East Gwillimbury
Trauma Centre4.7★ (26)In East Gwillimbury
Turning Stones Therapy5.0★ (2)In East Gwillimbury

How we ranked East Gwillimbury child and teen therapists

We scored 55 East Gwillimbury 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 13, 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 East Gwillimbury 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 East Gwillimbury: frequently asked questions

Who is the best child and teen therapist in East Gwillimbury?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked child and teen therapist in East Gwillimbury, ON is York Hills Centre for Children, Youth and Families (Aurora Location) with an RP Score of 63/100. It has 3.5★ from 28 Google reviews. CARE Ltd - Centre for Autism Remediation & Education, ABA/IBI Behavior Therapy, ABA Family Training (#2) and Riverwise Psychological Services - Dr. Maaike Canrinus, C.Psych and Associates (#3) follow. We ranked 55 child and teen therapists on eight factors, last updated November 13, 2026.

How many child and teen therapists are there in East Gwillimbury?

RankedPsychologists ranks 55 child and teen therapists serving East Gwillimbury, ON. Another 20 within 40 km 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 East Gwillimbury work on weekends?

32 of 55 ranked child and teen therapists post Saturday hours and 20 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are CARE Ltd - Centre for Autism Remediation & Education, ABA/IBI Behavior Therapy, ABA Family Training (#2), Roots & Tales Clinic-North York (#4) and Alpha Child Therapy (#6). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do East Gwillimbury child and teen therapists have?

The median Google rating among 55 rated child and teen therapists in East Gwillimbury is 4.7★, with a median of 11 reviews. Nova Counseling Centre has the most, 168 reviews, and ranks #16. 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 East Gwillimbury count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 km of the East Gwillimbury city centre, 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 East Gwillimbury 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 East Gwillimbury

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 55 child and teen therapists serving East Gwillimbury.