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Best Child And Teen Therapists in Fort Mill, SC (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Fort Mill: Psych Learning Solutions, RP Score 77/100; 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews.

  2. 9

    Most-reviewed: Thriveworks Counseling & Child Therapy Charlotte, 191 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 71 ranked; ranked #9.

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

71 Fort Mill child and teen therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 10 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 71 rated practices.

Most of this list also appears on the Child and teen therapists in Rock Hill ranking. See Child and teen therapists in Rock Hill

Top 10 child and teen therapists in Fort Mill 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 Fort Mill at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Psych Learning Solutions775.0★ (9)Fort Mill—Overall
2Abilities Reimagined715.0★ (10)Fort Mill——
3Child & Family Development - Pineville Office674.0★ (86)Charlotte, 6 mi away——
4Alderwood Psychological Services665.0★ (11)Charlotte, 8 mi away——
5Kalpana Shanmugam, MD643.1★ (23)Waxhaw, 8 mi away——
6Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Rock Hill644.4★ (188)Rock Hill, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Monique A. Sutton, NP635.0★ (48)Charlotte, 16 mi away——
8Child & Family Development- Midtown Office634.1★ (73)Charlotte, 13 mi away——
9Thriveworks Counseling & Child Therapy Charlotte634.4★ (191)Charlotte, 13 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
10Yasmin Suzanne Senturias, MD624.9★ (18)Charlotte, 16 mi away——

The 71 best child and teen therapists in Fort Mill, 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 Fort Mill

    #1 Psych Learning Solutions

    Based in Fort Mill

    77/100RP 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 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Address
    110 Clebourne St, Fort Mill, SC 29715
    View profile for Psych Learning Solutions

  2. #2 Abilities Reimagined

    Based in Fort Mill

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    150 B W Thomas Dr Suite 103, Fort Mill, SC 29708
    View profile for Abilities Reimagined(704) 266-6195

  3. #3 Child & Family Development - Pineville Office

    Based in Charlotte, 6 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 4.0★ from 86 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 86 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    11940 Carolina Pl Pkwy Ste 200, Pineville, NC 28134
    View profile for Child & Family Development - Pineville Office(704) 541-9080

  5. #5 Kalpana Shanmugam, MD

    Based in Waxhaw, 8 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 3.1★ from 23 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.1★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    9929 Rea Rd Ste 201, Waxhaw, NC 28173
    View profile for Kalpana Shanmugam, MD(704) 316-1650

  7. #7 Monique A. Sutton, NP

    Based in Charlotte, 16 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2608 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC 28204
    View profile for Monique A. Sutton, NP(704) 403-2626

  10. #10 Yasmin Suzanne Senturias, MD

    Based in Charlotte, 16 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2608 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC 28204
    View profile for Yasmin Suzanne Senturias, MD(704) 403-2626

  11. #11 Shruti Mittal, MD

    Based in Charlotte, 16 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 4.6★ from 22 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2608 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC 28204
    View profile for Shruti Mittal, MD(704) 403-2626

  13. #13 Achieve Better ABA Therapy

    Based in Charlotte, 7 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 12 AM–12 AM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3540 Toringdon Way Ste 200, Charlotte, NC 28277
    View profile for Achieve Better ABA Therapy(855) 544-0298

  16. #16 The Anxiety and OCD Treatment Center-Charlotte, NC

    Based in Charlotte, 8 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    8832 Blakeney Professional Dr Suites 105 and 301, Charlotte, NC 28277
    View profile for The Anxiety and OCD Treatment Center-Charlotte, NC(704) 631-3980

  17. #17 Solace Counseling & Consulting

    Based in Charlotte, 8 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.5★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    6419 Bannington Rd STE B, Charlotte, NC 28226
    View profile for Solace Counseling & Consulting(704) 859-0355

  18. #18 ABS Kids

    Based in Rock Hill, 3 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, 3 mi from Fort Mill.

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

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    937 Riverwalk Parkway Ste 201, Rock Hill, SC 29730
    View profile for ABS Kids(803) 335-0718

  20. #20 Genesis Clinical Services, PLLC

    Based in Charlotte, 8 mi away

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–4:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    7400 Carmel Executive Park Dr Ste 135, Charlotte, NC 28226
    View profile for Genesis Clinical Services, PLLC(704) 464-4910

  21. #21 Larry Dagenhart, Counselor

    Based in Charlotte, 7 mi away

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10620 Park Rd #208, Charlotte, NC 28210
    View profile for Larry Dagenhart, Counselor(980) 766-1031

  22. #22 Britanica Johnson, Counselor

    Based in Rock Hill, 7 mi away

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    502 Cherry Rd Suites 201 and 202, Rock Hill, SC 29732
    View profile for Britanica Johnson, Counselor(839) 213-6425

  23. #23 ABS Kids

    Based in Rock Hill, 7 mi away

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    197 Piedmont Blvd #111, Rock Hill, SC 29732
    View profile for ABS Kids(803) 335-0718

  24. #24 Deanna Dillard, Counselor

    Based in Rock Hill, 7 mi away

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.5★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    502 Cherry Rd Suites 201 and 202, Rock Hill, SC 29732
    View profile for Deanna Dillard, Counselor(839) 213-6425

  25. #25 Charlotte Counseling and Wellness

    Based in Charlotte, 16 mi away

    53/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–8:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–7:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun 10 AM–5 PM
    Address
    2300 E 7th St #201, Charlotte, NC 28204
    View profile for Charlotte Counseling and Wellness(704) 774-3058

How we ranked Fort Mill child and teen therapists

We scored 71 Fort Mill 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 Fort Mill 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 Fort Mill: frequently asked questions

Who is the best child and teen therapist in Fort Mill?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked child and teen therapist in Fort Mill, SC is Psych Learning Solutions with an RP Score of 77/100. It has 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews. Abilities Reimagined (#2) and Child & Family Development - Pineville Office (#3) follow. We ranked 71 child and teen therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many child and teen therapists are there in Fort Mill?

RankedPsychologists ranks 71 child and teen therapists serving Fort Mill, SC. 3 of them are based in Fort Mill; the rest serve it from nearby towns. 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 Fort Mill work on weekends?

10 of 71 ranked child and teen therapists post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Rock Hill (#6), Thriveworks Counseling & Child Therapy Charlotte (#9) and Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Charlotte (#12). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Fort Mill child and teen therapists have?

The median Google rating among 71 rated child and teen therapists in Fort Mill is 4.8★, with a median of 10 reviews. Thriveworks Counseling & Child Therapy Charlotte has the most, 191 reviews, and ranks #9. 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 Fort Mill count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Fort Mill 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 Fort Mill 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 Fort Mill

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 71 child and teen therapists serving Fort Mill.

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