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Best Child And Teen Therapists in Fontana, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Fontana: River Stones Child and Adolescent Treatment Inc. - Mountain View, RP Score 60/100; 4.3★ from 8 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 12

    Most-reviewed: Neighborhood Healthcare Eastside Health Center B, 116 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 49 ranked; ranked #12.

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

49 Fontana child and teen therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 21 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 49 rated practices.

Top 10 child and teen therapists in Fontana 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 Fontana at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1River Stones Child and Adolescent Treatment Inc. - Mountain View604.3★ (8)Redlands, 13 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry San Bernardino604.8★ (63)San Bernardino, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Bright Horizon601.7★ (3)Claremont, 17 mi away——
4New Day583.9★ (27)FontanaSat · Evenings—
5Muir Wood Teen Treatment: Edgewild Campus584.8★ (25)Riverside, 12 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6NeuroChamp Educational Psychology & Speech Services565.0★ (13)Riverside, 10 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Muir Wood Teen Treatment: Bradley Ranch Campus554.8★ (6)Riverside, 13 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8My Serenity Mental Wellness555.0★ (20)Rancho Cucamonga, 8 mi awaySat · Evenings—
9Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Riverside543.7★ (6)Riverside, 10 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10ABS Kids ABA Therapy Center545.0★ (13)San Bernardino, 9 mi awaySat · Evenings—

The 49 best child and teen therapists in Fontana, 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 Fontana

    Based in Redlands, 13 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.3★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    26967 Beaumont Ave, Redlands, CA 92373
  2. Based in Claremont, 17 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 1.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 1.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    2243 N Mountain Ave, Claremont, CA 91711
  3. Based in Fontana

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and proximity: 3.9★ from 27 Google reviews, based in Fontana.

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

    • 3.9★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9:30 AM–9 PM · Fri closed · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    16823 Arrow Blvd, Fontana, CA 92335
  4. Based in Rancho Cucamonga, 8 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–7 PM · Wed 9 AM–2 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    8291 Utica Avenue #102, 8291 Utica Ave Ste 105, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
  5. Based in San Bernardino, 9 mi away

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1955 S Hunts Ln #100, San Bernardino, CA 92408
  6. Based in Ontario, 9 mi away

    53/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3200 E Guasti Rd Ste 100, Ontario, CA 91761
  7. Based in Rancho Cucamonga, 8 mi away

    52/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 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
    10630 Town Center Dr Unit 124, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
  8. 52/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    420 W Baseline Rd Ste D, Glendora, CA 91740
  9. Based in Rancho Cucamonga, 8 mi away

    52/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    10601 Church St Ste 112, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
  10. Based in Riverside, 9 mi away

    52/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1500 Iowa Ave Ste 210, Riverside, CA 92507
  11. Based in Claremont, 16 mi away

    51/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–2 PM
    Address
    411 N Indian Hill Blvd, Claremont, CA 91711
  12. Based in Riverside, 7 mi away

    51/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4361 Latham St Ste 220, Riverside, CA 92501
  13. Based in Riverside, 7 mi away

    51/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4361 Latham St Ste 220, Riverside, CA 92501
  14. Based in Riverside, 7 mi away

    51/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4361 Latham St Ste 220, Riverside, CA 92501
  15. Based in Riverside, 14 mi away

    50/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2799 Gateway Dr #225, Riverside, CA 92507
  16. Based in Rancho Cucamonga, 11 mi away

    50/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    8591 Grove Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
  17. Based in Riverside, 7 mi away

    50/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4361 Latham St Ste 220, Riverside, CA 92501
  18. Based in Rancho Cucamonga, 8 mi away

    50/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10300 Fourth St Ste 240, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

All 49 child and teen therapists

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #49, in RP Score order; each links to its profile.

child and teen therapists in Fontana, ranks 26 to 49
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Deren Mikels, LCSW504.6★ (20)11 mi
27Moriel Mental Health Center || Riverside, CA494.6★ (9)10 mi
28New Day494.1★ (17)15 mi
29South Coast Community Services493.9★ (7)8 mi
30ABS Kids ABA Therapy Center494.9★ (8)16 mi
31Talk Therapy Center484.3★ (36)14 mi
32South Coast Community Services482.8★ (5)8 mi
33Citrus Counseling Services463.6★ (23)15 mi
34Soulwell Family Guidance Group: Individual, Child & Family Therapy465.0★ (3)18 mi
35Orange Psychiatric Medical Group463.9★ (96)18 mi
36South Coast Community Services453.0★ (5)13 mi
37Loma Linda University Behavioral Health Institute452.5★ (37)13 mi
38Turning Point Counseling - Christian Counseling445.0★ (16)25 mi
39Casabella Therapy Clinic445.0★ (17)25 mi
40Lori Baber, Counselor444.3★ (18)19 mi
41South Coast Community Services441.5★ (8)14 mi
42Aspire Therapy Center433.3★ (7)16 mi
43Sylvana Elali, Counselor435.0★ (10)19 mi
44Michele Bourbonnais, Counselor435.0★ (3)17 mi
45Jessie Wilson, Counselor435.0★ (8)19 mi
46Mental Prosperity Counseling435.0★ (8)20 mi
47Lisa Sienkiewicz, Counselor425.0★ (4)19 mi
48South Coast Community Services392.3★ (10)22 mi
49Choice Psychiatric Medical Group371.5★ (84)18 mi

Also serving Fontana

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 Fontana
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
AB Psych Consulting3.1★ (15)In Fontana
Ashley ZuckerIn Fontana
Building Bridges Christian CounselingIn Fontana
Carol Rose Adkisson LMFT3.0★ (4)In Fontana
Dr. Trish Duncan5.0★ (1)25 mi
Empire Behavioral Fontana, California Counselor4.0★ (7)In Fontana
Fontana Counseling and Recovery Center4.3★ (14)In Fontana
Hillside Horizon | Teen Residential Treatment5.0★ (1)21 mi
Insight Therapy CenterIn Fontana
Jasvinder Mann, Counselor5.0★ (1)17 mi
JC Therapeutic Services5.0★ (2)In Fontana
Mariel Abisaab, Counselor5.0★ (2)19 mi
Mental Health Department Childrens5.0★ (1)13 mi
Michael Cao5.0★ (1)14 mi
Ms. (N.) Fidelis Garcia: Marriage & Family Therapist, Registered Play Therapist5.0★ (2)16 mi
People's Care Behavioral Health3.0★ (2)18 mi
Raising Kings5.0★ (3)In Fontana
Sendero Therapy & Consultation Services5.0★ (2)In Fontana
Serene Minds Counseling Services5.0★ (4)In Fontana
Vista Community Counseling4.1★ (16)In Fontana

How we ranked Fontana child and teen therapists

We scored 49 Fontana 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 Fontana 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 Fontana: frequently asked questions

Who is the best child and teen therapist in Fontana?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked child and teen therapist in Fontana, CA is River Stones Child and Adolescent Treatment Inc. - Mountain View with an RP Score of 60/100. It has 4.3★ from 8 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry San Bernardino (#2) and Bright Horizon (#3) follow. We ranked 49 child and teen therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many child and teen therapists are there in Fontana?

RankedPsychologists ranks 49 child and teen therapists serving Fontana, CA. 1 of them is based in Fontana; 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 Fontana work on weekends?

21 of 49 ranked child and teen therapists post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are River Stones Child and Adolescent Treatment Inc. - Mountain View (#1), Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry San Bernardino (#2) and New Day (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Fontana child and teen therapists have?

The median Google rating among 49 rated child and teen therapists in Fontana is 4.6★, with a median of 8 reviews. Neighborhood Healthcare Eastside Health Center B has the most, 116 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 Fontana count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Fontana 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 Fontana 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 Fontana

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 49 child and teen therapists serving Fontana.