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Best Child And Teen Therapists in Freeport, NY (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Freeport: Friendship Building Psychological Services, RP Score 67/100; 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.

  2. 21

    Most-reviewed: Evolve Psychiatry, 982 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 191 ranked; ranked #21.

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

191 Freeport child and teen therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 80 open Saturdays and 51 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 191 rated practices.

Top 10 child and teen therapists in Freeport 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 Freeport at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Friendship Building Psychological Services675.0★ (7)Melville, 13 mi away—Overall
2Behavioral Consulting Long Island665.0★ (3)Mineola, 8 mi awaySat · Evenings—
3Smart Parenting Dr. Peter Favaro652.7★ (7)Port Washington, 13 mi away——
4Waves to Wellness655.0★ (11)Massapequa, 8 mi away——
5Neuro Psych Doctor - Child Psychologist - New York City645.0★ (5)Arverne, 8 mi away——
6Manhattan Psychology Group, PC624.4★ (21)New York City, 22 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7The Child Center of NY Residential Treatment Facility Brooklyn614.0★ (38)Brooklyn, 18 mi awayEvenings—
8Intelitalk Mind, Body and Wellness LLC615.0★ (11)Bellmore, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9New York City Children's Center Bronx Campus613.0★ (4)Baychester, 19 mi away——
10Livanis Behavioral Consulting604.4★ (11)Astoria, 19 mi awaySat—

The 191 best child and teen therapists in Freeport, 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. Based in Massapequa, 8 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 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
  2. 64/100RP Score

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

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    335 Central Ave Ste 2C, Lawrence, NY 11559
  3. Based in New York City, 22 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 4.4★ from 21 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    107 W 82 St LL P101, New York, NY 10024
  4. 61/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 4.0★ from 38 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 38 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 12 AM–12 AM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2050 Dean St, Brooklyn, NY 11233
  5. Based in Wantagh, 4 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 96 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 96 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–9 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3408 Park Ave, Wantagh, NY 11793
  6. Based in Merrick, 2 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and proximity: 3.4★ from 18 Google reviews, 2 mi from Freeport.

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

    • 3.4★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–9 PM · Fri 8 AM–8:30 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    389 Merrick Ave, Merrick, NY 11566
  7. Based in Commack, 21 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 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
  8. Based in New York City, 22 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    101 E 56th St, New York, NY 10022
  9. Based in Garden City, 5 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–6 PM
    Address
    65 Hilton Ave Ste 201, Garden City, NY 11530
  10. Based in Lynbrook, 5 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–8 PM · Tue 12 PM–9 PM · Wed 9 AM–7 PM · Thu 9 AM–9 PM · Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–9 PM · Sun 9 AM–3 PM
    Address
    381 Sunrise Hwy Ste 602, Lynbrook, NY 11563
  11. Based in New York City, 22 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    161 W 54th St, New York, NY 10019
  12. Based in North Bellmore, 3 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, 3 mi from Freeport.

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

    • 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–9 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2473 Jerusalem Ave, North Bellmore, NY 11710
  13. Based in New York City, 22 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 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
    1 Gustave L. Levy Pl, New York, NY 10029
  14. Based in Massapequa, 8 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 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
  15. 58/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 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–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    90 Broad St Suite 1008, New York, NY 10004
  16. Based in Great Neck, 12 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 114 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 114 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–11 PM
    Address
    175 E Shore Rd, Great Neck, NY 11021
  17. Based in New York City, 21 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 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 12 PM–7 PM · Sat 10 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1935 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10029
  18. Based in New York City, 22 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 1 PM–9 PM · Fri 10 AM–3 PM · Sat closed · Sun 10 AM–8 PM
    Address
    59 Franklin St #1, New York, NY 10013

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

child and teen therapists in Freeport, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26indigokinn, llc585.0★ (5)19 mi
27Talking Works / Lana Gaiton Psychological Services575.0★ (4)8 mi
28Sheldon B. Stern, PsyD574.2★ (5)4 mi
29Child Mind Institute563.9★ (75)21 mi
30Apple Psychological | Roslyn Heights564.6★ (9)9 mi
31Evolve Psychiatry564.7★ (212)5 mi
32A and J Behavioral Health563.0★ (4)21 mi
33NYC Child Therapy, PLLC555.0★ (5)14 mi
34New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center554.4★ (255)15 mi
35Growing Minds Psychology PLLC553.7★ (3)21 mi
36Dr. Bruce Hoffman Psychologist554.9★ (161)17 mi
37Rimisac Behavioral Health553.4★ (5)10 mi
38WholeMind Psychology555.0★ (5)22 mi
39New York Multicultural Counseling555.0★ (4)11 mi
40Astor Child Guidance Center553.0★ (6)21 mi
41Dr. Ashley Castro545.0★ (3)22 mi
42Feelings Land Child Therapy545.0★ (5)17 mi
43YCS Helen May Strauss Clinic544.8★ (13)25 mi
44Talking Works / Lana Gaiton Psychological Services544.3★ (32)14 mi
45Gooding Wellness Group545.0★ (26)16 mi
46Megan Romano, M.S., Licensed Marriage, Family and Child Therapist545.0★ (4)12 mi
47Well Mind Centers, Inc.545.0★ (3)21 mi
48Evolve Psychiatry534.8★ (235)11 mi
49Dr. Courtney Duhning, Psy.D., Neuropsychologist535.0★ (8)11 mi
50Wellness Road Psychology524.9★ (183)22 mi

Also serving Freeport

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 Freeport
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Adam Chaiken, LCSWIn Freeport
Advantage Care Health Centers3.1★ (18)In Freeport
Amanda Moore, Counselor5.0★ (2)6 mi
AppleTree ABA Services5.0★ (2)8 mi
Blossoming BehaviorIn Freeport
Conscious Mind Psychiatry ServicesIn Freeport
Derovira Nadine L3.0★ (2)2 mi
Dr. June Owen5.0★ (1)In Freeport
Dr. Stacy Popkin-ZangIn Freeport
Evolving Through Grief Counseling Services5.0★ (3)In Freeport
First Step Directory, Moira Dalton, MS, R-DMT, LCAT,3.0★ (2)8 mi
Grehan Patrick PhD5.0★ (2)5 mi
Harmony & Hope Christian Counseling1.0★ (1)In Freeport
Jasmine Mathurin, Counselor5.0★ (2)6 mi
Kavana Care LLC5.0★ (2)6 mi
Melissa Rosenblatt5.0★ (2)11 mi
Neuhaus Edmund CIn Freeport
Phyllis E. Carter, LCMFTIn Freeport
South Shore Child Guidance Center2.8★ (21)In Freeport
wantagh psychotherapistIn Freeport

How we ranked Freeport child and teen therapists

We scored 191 Freeport 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 Freeport 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 Freeport: frequently asked questions

Who is the best child and teen therapist in Freeport?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked child and teen therapist in Freeport, NY is Friendship Building Psychological Services with an RP Score of 67/100. It has 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews. Behavioral Consulting Long Island (#2) and Smart Parenting Dr. Peter Favaro (#3) follow. We ranked 191 child and teen therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many child and teen therapists are there in Freeport?

RankedPsychologists ranks 191 child and teen therapists serving Freeport, NY. 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 Freeport work on weekends?

80 of 191 ranked child and teen therapists post Saturday hours and 51 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Behavioral Consulting Long Island (#2), Manhattan Psychology Group, PC (#6) and Intelitalk Mind, Body and Wellness LLC (#8). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Freeport child and teen therapists have?

The median Google rating among 191 rated child and teen therapists in Freeport is 4.7★, with a median of 9 reviews. Evolve Psychiatry has the most, 982 reviews, and ranks #21. 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 Freeport count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 191 child and teen therapists serving Freeport.