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Best Child And Teen Therapists in East Norwalk, CT (2026)

93 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 Norwalk: Sasco River Center, RP Score 72/100; 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 47

    Most-reviewed: Evolve Psychiatry, 235 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 93 ranked; ranked #47.

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

93 East Norwalk child and teen therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 32 open Saturdays and 17 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 93 rated practices.

Top 10 child and teen therapists in East Norwalk 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 Norwalk at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Sasco River Center725.0★ (9)Wilton, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2The Wave Effect Therapeutic Solutions675.0★ (8)Westport, 5 mi away——
3Rooted Rhythm | Greenwich Child Therapy and Parent Coaching665.0★ (3)Greenwich, 14 mi away——
4Alan V. Tepp, PhD633.7★ (9)Mount Kisco, 18 mi away——
5Dr. Benna Strober623.7★ (3)Mount Kisco, 18 mi away——
6Darien Wellness624.6★ (61)Darien, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Deena Abbe, PhD623.6★ (25)Commack, 20 mi away——
8Roseann Capanna-Hodge Ed.D. BCN LPC614.5★ (34)Danbury, 15 mi away——
9Friendship Building Psychological Services615.0★ (7)Melville, 22 mi away——
10Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Stamford604.7★ (59)Stamford, 9 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 93 best child and teen therapists in East Norwalk, 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 Norwalk

    Based in Wilton, 7 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 8:30 AM–12 PM
    Address
    396 Danbury Rd #2a, Wilton, CT 06897
  2. Based in Mount Kisco, 18 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews
    Address
    118 N Bedford Rd Ste 100, Mt Kisco, NY 10549
  3. Based in Mount Kisco, 18 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    71 Smith Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549
  4. Based in Darien, 4 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 61 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 6 AM–10 PM
    Address
    30 Old Kings Hwy S, Darien, CT 06820
  5. Based in Commack, 20 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 3.6★ from 25 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.6★ from 25 Google reviews
    Address
    358 Veterans Memorial Hwy #12, Commack, NY 11725
  6. Based in Fairfield, 8 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Educational consultant”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–9 PM
    Address
    140 Sherman St, Fairfield, CT 06824
  7. Based in Greenburgh, 21 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 2.0★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Address
    141 N Central Ave, Hartsdale, NY 10530
  8. Based in Mount Kisco, 19 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue–Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    480 Bedford Rd Ste 3201, Chappaqua, NY 10514
  9. Based in Norwalk, 1 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, 1 mi from East Norwalk.

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

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    98 East Ave, Norwalk, CT 06851
  10. Based in Huntington, 17 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–9 PM
    Address
    147 Main St, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724
  11. Based in Westport, 3 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, 3 mi from East Norwalk.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    215 Main St 2nd floor, Westport, CT 06880
  12. Based in Greenwich, 12 mi away

    53/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–9 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    523 E Putnam Ave Ste 24, Greenwich, CT 06830

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

child and teen therapists in East Norwalk, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Milford534.6★ (66)20 mi
27Therapy in Huntington525.0★ (3)17 mi
28Therapist Long Island525.0★ (6)18 mi
29Milford Holistic Counseling515.0★ (5)19 mi
30Feeling Good Psychotherapy | Dr. Elise Munoz, DSW, LCSW-R515.0★ (8)20 mi
31Anxiety Institute Greenwich Advanced OCD & Anxiety Treatment514.7★ (41)14 mi
32East End Psychological Services, P.C.504.3★ (12)25 mi
33CatholicPsych Institute504.6★ (49)13 mi
34North Shore Psychological Services PLLC504.6★ (8)21 mi
35Comprehensive Mental Health Solutions504.7★ (37)20 mi
36Ascend Autism494.3★ (11)13 mi
37Megan Romano, M.S., Licensed Marriage, Family and Child Therapist495.0★ (4)21 mi
38New Day Vitality Psychotherapists Of Westchester Psychotherapy & Counseling494.9★ (74)23 mi
39Newport Academy482.5★ (25)10 mi
40Child & Family Psychological Services483.0★ (4)22 mi
41Newport Academy483.3★ (7)22 mi
42Psychology Partners Group484.4★ (7)19 mi
43IMPACT Psychological Services485.0★ (10)21 mi
44Ascend Autism485.0★ (8)16 mi
45Teresa Pica, Counselor484.5★ (12)16 mi
46Coast Psychology485.0★ (14)18 mi
47Evolve Psychiatry484.8★ (235)21 mi
48Clelia Oconnell, Counselor485.0★ (5)16 mi
49Gustavo Caceres, Counselor485.0★ (5)16 mi
50Andrew E. Vaughan, PHD485.0★ (3)19 mi

Also serving East Norwalk

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 East Norwalk
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Amy Anderson, Counselor3.0★ (2)23 mi
Andee Cantavero, Counselor5.0★ (2)16 mi
Andrew Metz, Counselor5.0★ (2)23 mi
Autism Learning Partners1.0★ (2)18 mi
Brain Mind Body Psychotherapy5.0★ (5)In East Norwalk
Caring Hands for Health5.0★ (2)20 mi
Christian Counseling Family Services5.0★ (1)In East Norwalk
Co-Parenting SpecialistIn East Norwalk
Constellation KidsIn East Norwalk
Constellation KidsIn East Norwalk
Dr. Kelly Foran TullerIn East Norwalk
Ellie Mental Health5.0★ (2)2 mi
Kelly Magana, Counselor5.0★ (2)16 mi
Melissa Rosenblatt5.0★ (2)21 mi
Nancie R. Spector, PhD4.0★ (2)6 mi
Robert Dunkle, Ph.D.5.0★ (2)20 mi
Ryan Cleary, Counselor3.5★ (2)22 mi
The Center For Behavior Therapy3.0★ (2)19 mi
The MindWell Center (Devon Suozzi, LCSW)3.5★ (2)6 mi
Wellness Point CounselingIn East Norwalk

How we ranked East Norwalk child and teen therapists

We scored 93 East Norwalk 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 East Norwalk 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 Norwalk: frequently asked questions

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

By RP Score, the highest-ranked child and teen therapist in East Norwalk, CT is Sasco River Center with an RP Score of 72/100. It has 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. The Wave Effect Therapeutic Solutions (#2) and Rooted Rhythm | Greenwich Child Therapy and Parent Coaching (#3) follow. We ranked 93 child and teen therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

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

RankedPsychologists ranks 93 child and teen therapists serving East Norwalk, CT. 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 East Norwalk work on weekends?

32 of 93 ranked child and teen therapists post Saturday hours and 17 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Sasco River Center (#1), Darien Wellness (#6) and Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Stamford (#10). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

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

The median Google rating among 93 rated child and teen therapists in East Norwalk is 5.0★, with a median of 7 reviews. Evolve Psychiatry has the most, 235 reviews, and ranks #47. 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 Norwalk count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the East Norwalk 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 East Norwalk 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 Norwalk

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 93 child and teen therapists serving East Norwalk.