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Best Child And Teen Therapists in East Patchogue, NY (2026)

23 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 Patchogue: Child Psychology of Long Island, RP Score 75/100; 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews.

  2. 14

    Most-reviewed: Evolve Psychiatry, 982 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 23 ranked; ranked #14.

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

23 East Patchogue child and teen therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 10 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 23 rated practices.

Top 10 child and teen therapists in East Patchogue 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 Patchogue at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Child Psychology of Long Island754.6★ (10)Patchogue, 2 mi away—Overall
2A and J Behavioral Health662.6★ (7)Baldwin, 5 mi awayEvenings—
3Deena Abbe, PhD653.6★ (25)Commack, 15 mi away——
4Allyson Carlson, Psy.D.624.9★ (8)Ridge, 15 mi awaySat · Evenings—
5Friendship Building Psychological Services605.0★ (7)Melville, 22 mi away——
6East End Psychological Services, P.C.574.3★ (12)Miller Place, 12 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Evolve Psychiatry575.0★ (8)East Patchogue——
8North Shore Psychological Services PLLC554.6★ (8)Smithtown, 12 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Waves to Wellness545.0★ (11)Massapequa, 24 mi away——
10Child & Family Psychological Services543.0★ (4)Hauppauge, 11 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 23 best child and teen therapists in East Patchogue, 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.

  3. #3 Deena Abbe, PhD

    Based in Commack, 15 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 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
    View profile for Deena Abbe, PhD(631) 656-6055

  4. #4 Allyson Carlson, Psy.D.

    Based in Ridge, 15 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Thu 5:45 PM–8:45 PM · Fri closed · Sat 7:45 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    6144 NY-25A #23, Wading River, NY 11792
    View profile for Allyson Carlson, Psy.D.(631) 708-5945

  7. #7 Evolve Psychiatry

    Based in East Patchogue

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, based in East Patchogue.

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    250 Patchogue-Yaphank Rd #12, East Patchogue, NY 11772
    View profile for Evolve Psychiatry(844) 443-2563

  9. #9 Waves to Wellness

    Based in Massapequa, 24 mi away

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    5254 Merrick Rd, Massapequa, NY 11758
    View profile for Waves to Wellness(516) 399-0148

  11. #11 Jennifer A. Ufko, LCSW

    Based in Smithtown, 12 mi away

    52/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    111 Smithtown Bypass Ste 207, Smithtown, NY 11788
    View profile for Jennifer A. Ufko, LCSW(631) 374-5815

  12. #12 Evolve Psychiatry

    Based in Hauppauge, 11 mi away

    52/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    521 Hauppauge Rd Ste 103, Hauppauge, NY 11788
    View profile for Evolve Psychiatry(844) 443-2563

  14. #14 Evolve Psychiatry

    Based in Massapequa, 24 mi away

    49/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 982 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 982 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    5550 Merrick Rd, Massapequa, NY 11758
    View profile for Evolve Psychiatry(844) 443-2563

  15. #15 Dr. Michael Beck

    Based in Babylon, 18 mi away

    48/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

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

    • 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    534 Deer Park Ave, Babylon, NY 11702
    View profile for Dr. Michael Beck(631) 587-1924

  16. #16 Resilience Psychiatry

    Based in East Setauket, 13 mi away

    48/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”.

    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
    46 NY-25A #4, Setauket- East Setauket, NY 11733
    View profile for Resilience Psychiatry(631) 371-4844

  17. #17 Meredith Dooley, Counselor

    Based in Melville, 22 mi away

    46/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–9 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    275 Broadhollow Rd Ste 120, Melville, NY 11747
    View profile for Meredith Dooley, Counselor(631) 323-6872

  18. #18 Institute of Psychological Resilience

    Based in Commack, 16 mi away

    46/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–7 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    283 Commack Rd Ste 315, Commack, NY 11725
    View profile for Institute of Psychological Resilience(631) 499-7500

  19. #19 Gina Tedesco, Counselor

    Based in Melville, 22 mi away

    46/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–9 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    275 Broadhollow Rd Ste 120, Melville, NY 11747
    View profile for Gina Tedesco, Counselor(631) 323-6872

  20. #20 Jade Shell, Counselor

    Based in Melville, 22 mi away

    46/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–9 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    275 Broadhollow Rd Ste 120, Melville, NY 11747
    View profile for Jade Shell, Counselor(631) 323-6872

  21. #21 Andrew E. Vaughan, PHD

    Based in Huntington Station, 21 mi away

    46/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    3 Greenhills Rd, Huntington Station, NY 11746
    View profile for Andrew E. Vaughan, PHD(631) 351-1111

  22. #22 Michael T Fitzgerald PhD

    Based in Deer Park, 18 mi away

    45/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

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

    • 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–9 PM · Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2070 Deer Park Ave #2, Deer Park, NY 11729
    View profile for Michael T Fitzgerald PhD(516) 698-4749

Also serving East Patchogue

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 Patchogue
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Awakened Life Wellness5.0★ (1)In East Patchogue
Delcastillo Melinda MD1.0★ (1)11 mi
Dr. Anthony Anzalone1.0★ (1)8 mi
Dr. Naitian Wang, Ph.D., Psychologist5.0★ (1)10 mi
Erena DiGonis, LCSW-R5.0★ (6)In East Patchogue
Eva R. Gochman, PhD5.0★ (1)In East Patchogue
Little Angels Center5.0★ (2)8 mi
Moran Klein , Mental Health Counseling, PLLC5.0★ (1)13 mi
Ms. Karine Masone5.0★ (1)20 mi
Open-Minded Marriage & Family Therapy, PLLC5.0★ (2)22 mi
Pomerantz Jeffery PHD5.0★ (1)16 mi
Ryan Cleary, Counselor3.5★ (2)22 mi
SCO Family Services Clinic- Outpatient Mental Health For Children, Adolescents & Adults5.0★ (1)19 mi
Sophia L. Kary, PhD5.0★ (1)11 mi
Support & Grow ConsultationIn East Patchogue
Terrap - Anxiety Treatments | Therapists for Generalized Anxiety-Phobias-OCD-PTSD5.0★ (1)22 mi
Tools For Life4.5★ (8)In East Patchogue
William Futtersak, Ph.D.5.0★ (1)10 mi
Yousef Haggag Moataz MD3.1★ (20)In East Patchogue
Zeal Behavior Analysis, P.C.5.0★ (2)15 mi

How we ranked East Patchogue child and teen therapists

We scored 23 East Patchogue 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 Patchogue 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 Patchogue: frequently asked questions

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

By RP Score, the highest-ranked child and teen therapist in East Patchogue, NY is Child Psychology of Long Island with an RP Score of 75/100. It has 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews. A and J Behavioral Health (#2) and Deena Abbe, PhD (#3) follow. We ranked 23 child and teen therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

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

RankedPsychologists ranks 23 child and teen therapists serving East Patchogue, NY. 1 of them is based in East Patchogue; 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 East Patchogue work on weekends?

10 of 23 ranked child and teen therapists post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Allyson Carlson, Psy.D. (#4), East End Psychological Services, P.C. (#6) and North Shore Psychological Services PLLC (#8). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

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

The median Google rating among 23 rated child and teen therapists in East Patchogue is 4.6★, with a median of 8 reviews. Evolve Psychiatry has the most, 982 reviews, and ranks #14. 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 Patchogue count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 23 child and teen therapists serving East Patchogue.

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