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Best Child And Teen Therapists in Golden Valley, MN (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Golden Valley: Apple Tree Autism, RP Score 71/100; 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 19

    Most-reviewed: Allina Health Maple Grove Clinic, 410 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 142 ranked; ranked #19.

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

142 Golden Valley child and teen therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 32 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.0★ across 142 rated practices.

Top 10 child and teen therapists in Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Apple Tree Autism715.0★ (4)Plymouth, 3 mi awaySat · SunOverall
2Center for Behavior and Learning684.2★ (5)Minnetonka, 6 mi away——
3Allina Health East Lake Street Clinic664.2★ (294)Minneapolis, 7 mi away——
4Faithworks Counseling663.7★ (3)Minnetonka, 4 mi awaySat · Evenings—
5Ballard Clinic - Wayzata654.0★ (4)Minnetonka Mills, 7 mi awaySat · Evenings—
6Ballard Clinic - Edina644.1★ (14)Edina, 10 mi awaySat · Evenings—
7CALM - Clinic for Attention,Learning, and Memory633.1★ (17)Minneapolis, 4 mi away——
8Center for Behavior and Learning635.0★ (16)Burnsville, 17 mi away——
9Dr. Lonnie Widmer623.7★ (3)Saint Paul, 13 mi away——
10Reger Neuropsychology Services, LLC625.0★ (5)Minneapolis, 8 mi away——

The 142 best child and teen therapists in Golden Valley, 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 Golden Valley

    #1 Apple Tree Autism

    Based in Plymouth, 3 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 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–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    9900 13th Ave N Ste 210 e, Plymouth, MN 55441
    View profile for Apple Tree Autism(612) 426-8785

  3. #3 Allina Health East Lake Street Clinic

    Based in Minneapolis, 7 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 4.2★ from 294 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 294 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 7 AM–5 PM · Tue 7:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 7 AM–5 PM · Thu 7:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3024 Snelling Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406
    View profile for Allina Health East Lake Street Clinic(612) 775-4900

  4. #4 Faithworks Counseling

    Based in Minnetonka, 4 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 10 AM–8 PM · Fri closed · Sat 10 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    10505 Wayzata Blvd #101, Minnetonka, MN 55305
    View profile for Faithworks Counseling(952) 451-3660

  5. #5 Ballard Clinic - Wayzata

    Based in Minnetonka Mills, 7 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–8 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1907 Wayzata Blvd Ste 100, Wayzata, MN 55391
    View profile for Ballard Clinic - Wayzata(612) 787-2344

  6. #6 Ballard Clinic - Edina

    Based in Edina, 10 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 4.1★ from 14 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    7301 Ohms Ln #195, Edina, MN 55439
    View profile for Ballard Clinic - Edina(612) 787-2344

  7. #7 CALM - Clinic for Attention,Learning, and Memory

    Based in Minneapolis, 4 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 3.1★ from 17 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.1★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1409 Willow St, Minneapolis, MN 55403
    View profile for CALM - Clinic for Attention,Learning, and Memory(612) 872-2343

  9. #9 Dr. Lonnie Widmer

    Based in Saint Paul, 13 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 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
    360 Sherman St, St Paul, MN 55102
    View profile for Dr. Lonnie Widmer(651) 241-5959

  11. #11 Christian Counseling Burnsville | Child Teen Counseling Burnsville

    Based in Burnsville, 17 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    12940 Harriet Ave S Unit 215, Burnsville, MN 55337
    View profile for Christian Counseling Burnsville | Child Teen Counseling Burnsville(952) 546-4044

  15. #15 Anicca Day Treatment

    Based in Chanhassen, 14 mi away

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–2:40 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7808 Kerber Blvd #215, Chanhassen, MN 55317
    View profile for Anicca Day Treatment(952) 442-4437

  16. #16 Sentier Psychotherapy

    Based in Saint Paul, 9 mi away

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–8 PM · Sun 7 AM–5 PM
    Address
    475 Cleveland Ave N #103, St Paul, MN 55104
    View profile for Sentier Psychotherapy(763) 913-8261

  17. #17 Twin Cities Play Therapy Center

    Based in Saint Louis Park, 4 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family counselor”.

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

    • 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4820 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
    View profile for Twin Cities Play Therapy Center(651) 336-4557

  18. #18 Child Psychology Services, LLC and Laura S. Ehlert, PsyD

    Based in Burnsville, 17 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 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–Tue 8 AM–5:30 PM · Wed closed · Thu 8 AM–5:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    12940 Harriet Ave S Ste 250, Burnsville, MN 55337
    View profile for Child Psychology Services, LLC and Laura S. Ehlert, PsyD(612) 284-1557

  21. #21 Paula Achenbach, MS, LMFT, RPT-S

    Based in Burnsville, 20 mi away

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    100 Crystal Lake Rd E, Burnsville, MN 55306
    View profile for Paula Achenbach, MS, LMFT, RPT-S

  22. #22 Sagent Behavioral Health - Minnetonka North

    Based in Minnetonka, 5 mi away

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.2★ from 94 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 4.2★ from 94 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 7 AM–8 PM · Wed 7 AM–6:30 PM · Thu 7 AM–8 PM · Fri 7 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    13100 Wayzata Blvd Ste 200, Minnetonka, MN 55305
    View profile for Sagent Behavioral Health - Minnetonka North(952) 206-2040

  24. #24 H Joel Green, MD

    Based in Minneapolis, 4 mi away

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.5★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”.

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

    • 3.5★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    825 Nicollet Mall Ste 1548, Minneapolis, MN 55402
    View profile for H Joel Green, MD(612) 339-7904

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

child and teen therapists in Golden Valley, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Allina Health Champlin Clinic534.6★ (405)11 mi
27Affinity Psychological Services, P.C.533.6★ (11)6 mi
28Stone Arch Psychology and Health Services533.2★ (51)5 mi
29Sagent Behavioral Health - Minneapolis North532.0★ (23)6 mi
30Affinity Psychological Services, P.C534.3★ (6)10 mi
31Levan Counseling & Consulting Services523.7★ (10)8 mi
32Affinity Psychological Services, P. C525.0★ (3)11 mi
33Creekside Counseling525.0★ (11)9 mi
34Justin Duda, Counselor524.8★ (4)3 mi
35Novo Behavioral Health525.0★ (15)5 mi
36Vayda Mental Health Collab.524.5★ (15)10 mi
37Miranda Kuschel, Counselor524.3★ (3)7 mi
38Catalyst Mental Health524.2★ (20)4 mi
39Stephanie Johnson Therapy524.5★ (16)10 mi
40Sagent Behavioral Health - Maple Grove North524.0★ (153)8 mi
41Monica Daugherty, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner525.0★ (12)6 mi
42Peak Performance and Counseling Services Twin Cities515.0★ (3)8 mi
43Relate Counseling Center514.5★ (95)10 mi
44Sagent Behavioral Health - Brooklyn Center513.8★ (10)5 mi
45Cabot Psychological Services513.8★ (14)10 mi
46Christian Heart Counseling512.6★ (5)8 mi
47Sagent Behavioral Health - Roseville514.3★ (66)9 mi
48Minnesota Mental Health Clinics513.8★ (4)3 mi
49Mindy Mitnick511.0★ (4)7 mi
50Sagent Behavioral Health - Edina North514.2★ (51)9 mi

Also serving Golden Valley

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 Golden Valley
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Ability Avenues - ABA Therapy Center5.0★ (8)In Golden Valley
All In Therapy Clinic4.4★ (59)In Golden Valley
Ample Grace Psychiatry3.9★ (63)In Golden Valley
Behavioral Health Services3.9★ (36)In Golden Valley
Birch Counseling, PLLC3.2★ (5)In Golden Valley
Birch Lake Relational Therapy5.0★ (2)In Golden Valley
Caspersen Therapy Training Center4.5★ (8)In Golden Valley
Circle of Cranes Psychology3.0★ (2)In Golden Valley
Diann M. Ackard, PhD, LP, FAED5.0★ (2)In Golden Valley
Erin Shobe, Therapist5.0★ (2)In Golden Valley
Hearing Is Healing Christian Counseling5.0★ (1)In Golden Valley
Intuitive Therapy & Consulting5.0★ (3)In Golden Valley
Luminate Therapy4.3★ (6)In Golden Valley
MN Counseling Therapy5.0★ (8)In Golden Valley
Modern Counseling Group3.7★ (3)In Golden Valley
Spectrum Roots5.0★ (1)In Golden Valley
The Remedy Mental Health - Golden Valley (formerly Advanced Brain + Body)4.6★ (279)In Golden Valley
Vanda Counseling and Psychological Services5.0★ (6)In Golden Valley
You Therapy5.0★ (2)In Golden Valley
You Therapy --Erik J. Rinke, LMFT3.0★ (2)In Golden Valley

How we ranked Golden Valley child and teen therapists

We scored 142 Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley: frequently asked questions

Who is the best child and teen therapist in Golden Valley?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked child and teen therapist in Golden Valley, MN is Apple Tree Autism with an RP Score of 71/100. It has 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Center for Behavior and Learning (#2) and Allina Health East Lake Street Clinic (#3) follow. We ranked 142 child and teen therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many child and teen therapists are there in Golden Valley?

RankedPsychologists ranks 142 child and teen therapists serving Golden Valley, MN. 1 of them is based in Golden Valley; 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 Golden Valley work on weekends?

32 of 142 ranked child and teen therapists post Saturday hours and 10 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Apple Tree Autism (#1), Faithworks Counseling (#4) and Ballard Clinic - Wayzata (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Golden Valley child and teen therapists have?

The median Google rating among 142 rated child and teen therapists in Golden Valley is 4.0★, with a median of 11 reviews. Allina Health Maple Grove Clinic has the most, 410 reviews, and ranks #19. 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 Golden Valley count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 142 child and teen therapists serving Golden Valley.

More child and teen therapists and Golden Valley pages