36 child and teen therapists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in East Independence: KVC Missouri Niles Residential & Academy, RP Score 59/100; 4.1★ from 45 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Most-reviewed: Armstrong Family Counseling, LLC, 126 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 36 ranked; ranked #12.
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36 East Independence child and teen therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 17 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 36 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 | KVC Missouri Niles Residential & Academy | 59 | 4.1★ (45) | Kansas City, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Well Within Collective | 59 | 5.0★ (6) | Independence, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Thriveworks Counseling & Therapy Kansas City | 57 | 4.7★ (54) | Kansas City, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Rooted Counseling | 56 | 4.6★ (18) | Lee's Summit, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Linda Sangster, PhD | 55 | 3.0★ (4) | Blue Springs, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Ellie Mental Health | 55 | 3.4★ (16) | Lee's Summit, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Resolve Counseling & Wellness | 55 | 4.0★ (6) | Lee's Summit, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Ellie Mental Health | 53 | 4.0★ (14) | Kansas City, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Tammy J. Jackson, Licensed | 52 | 5.0★ (3) | Lee's Summit, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Fearless Counseling | 52 | 5.0★ (9) | Kansas City, 13 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
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 East Independence
Based in Kansas City, 11 mi away
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.1★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Independence, 6 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 13 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Lee's Summit, 12 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Blue Springs, 6 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lee's Summit, 11 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.4★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Lee's Summit, 11 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 15 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Lee's Summit, 11 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 13 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 12 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Overland Park, 20 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.5★ from 126 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 18 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychopedagogy clinic”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Overland Park, 21 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Leawood, 16 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Gladstone, 13 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Lee's Summit, 13 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 14 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Overland Park, 20 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 103 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 14 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.9★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 20 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 21 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.3★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Lee's Summit, 13 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 2.9★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Leawood, 19 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Overland Park, 21 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #36, in RP Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | RP Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Michael B Lubbers, Ph.D | 46 | 5.0★ (5) | 16 mi |
| 27 | Ellie Mental Health | 46 | 4.2★ (5) | 25 mi |
| 28 | The Crossroads Program | 46 | 4.6★ (62) | 20 mi |
| 29 | Jordan Psychological Center | 44 | 5.0★ (12) | 21 mi |
| 30 | Martha Tandara, Counselor | 43 | 5.0★ (7) | 22 mi |
| 31 | Heather Carpenter, Counselor | 43 | 5.0★ (4) | 21 mi |
| 32 | Rebecca Reising, Counselor | 43 | 5.0★ (6) | 22 mi |
| 33 | Lightside Psychology | 43 | 5.0★ (3) | 21 mi |
| 34 | Enso Therapy Group, LLC | 43 | 3.4★ (30) | 21 mi |
| 35 | Kansas City Center for Anxiety Treatment (KCCAT) | 42 | 2.9★ (21) | 20 mi |
| 36 | Psychological Therapy Associates | 42 | 3.8★ (20) | 23 mi |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandra B. Gibson PhD | 12 mi | |
| Autism From The Start - Lenexa | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Center for Children's Healthy Lifestyles & Nutrition | 3.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Christian Teen Therapy Online | In East Independence | |
| Cornerstone Psychology | 8 mi | |
| Craney Psychological Services | 12 mi | |
| Early Emotions | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Ellie Mental Health | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Erik Johnston Psychotherapy and Counseling | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Inspire Counseling and Wellness Collective | In East Independence | |
| Keyser Daniel J PhD | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| KMG Play Therapy, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| L.ove P.eace & C.ounsel DBA for Creek Counseling and Diagnostics LLC | 7 mi | |
| Lisa B. Campbell MD | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Mollie M. Tharp MD | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Pollock Sally | 1.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Reflect to Connect Psychology | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Sarah E. Soden MD | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Secure Counseling Clinic (Downtown Office) | 10 mi | |
| Terra N. Frazier DO, FAAP | 1.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
We scored 36 East Independence 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 East Independence 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 |
