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Best Child And Teen Therapists in Goose Creek, SC (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 Goose Creek: Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry North Charleston, RP Score 62/100; 4.7★ from 210 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 5

    Most-reviewed: Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Charleston, 185 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 23 ranked after Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry North Charleston; ranked #5.

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

23 Goose Creek child and teen therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 3 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 Goose Creek 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 Goose Creek at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry North Charleston624.7★ (210)North Charleston, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Lowcountry Behavioral Pediatrics- Dr. Ashley Fowler604.5★ (8)Mount Pleasant, 15 mi awayEvenings—
3Katherine Bradish, Counselor575.0★ (12)Goose Creek——
4Debbie Dechene, Counselor575.0★ (10)Goose Creek——
5Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Charleston564.6★ (185)Charleston, 15 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
6Laura Shute, Counselor564.9★ (7)Goose Creek——
7Carmen Lucero-Haines, Counselor564.3★ (8)Goose Creek——
8Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Mt Pleasant564.6★ (89)Charleston, 15 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Caitlin Briggs, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner515.0★ (6)Summerville, 8 mi away——
10Ryan Selvig, Counselor515.0★ (6)Summerville, 8 mi away——

The 23 best child and teen therapists in Goose Creek, 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.

Scores below: based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  4. #4 Debbie Dechene, Counselor

    Based in Goose Creek

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, based in Goose Creek.

    • 5.0★ from 10 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
    597 Old Mt Holly Rd Ste 300, Goose Creek, SC 29445
    View profile for Debbie Dechene, Counselor(854) 246-1088

  6. #6 Laura Shute, Counselor

    Based in Goose Creek

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, based in Goose Creek.

    • 4.9★ from 7 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
    597 Old Mt Holly Rd Ste 300, Goose Creek, SC 29445
    View profile for Laura Shute, Counselor(854) 246-1088

  10. #10 Ryan Selvig, Counselor

    Based in Summerville, 8 mi away

    51/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

    • 5.0★ from 6 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
    651 Scholar Way Suite 101, Summerville, SC 29486
    View profile for Ryan Selvig, Counselor(843) 501-1099

  11. #11 Theodore Ruble, Counselor

    Based in Summerville, 8 mi away

    51/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

    • 5.0★ from 4 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
    651 Scholar Way Suite 101, Summerville, SC 29486
    View profile for Theodore Ruble, Counselor(843) 501-1099

  12. #12 Kacee Cleveland, Counselor

    Based in Charleston, 9 mi away

    51/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

    • 4.6★ from 10 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
    4000 Faber Pl Dr Ste 110, Charleston, SC 29405
    View profile for Kacee Cleveland, Counselor(854) 246-1100

  13. #13 Rosa Rimer DiMarco, Counselor

    Based in Summerville, 8 mi away

    50/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

    • 3.7★ from 3 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
    651 Scholar Way Suite 101, Summerville, SC 29486
    View profile for Rosa Rimer DiMarco, Counselor(843) 501-1099

  14. #14 Deidre Joyner, Counselor

    Based in Charleston, 13 mi away

    49/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

    • 4.6★ 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
    1422 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29407
    View profile for Deidre Joyner, Counselor(854) 246-1098

  15. #15 Helen Roupas, Counselor

    Based in Charleston, 13 mi away

    48/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

    • 5.0★ from 6 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
    1422 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29407
    View profile for Helen Roupas, Counselor(854) 246-1098

  17. #17 Tara Estes, Counselor

    Based in Mount Pleasant, 15 mi away

    48/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

    • 5.0★ from 10 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
    871 Lowcountry Blvd Ste 200, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
    View profile for Tara Estes, Counselor(854) 264-9514

  18. #18 Carolina Anchor Psychological & Educational Consulting

    Based in Mount Pleasant, 14 mi away

    47/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

    • 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–4 PM · Tue 9 AM–4:30 PM · Wed 9 AM–4 PM · Thu 9 AM–3:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    3003 Dunes W Blvd Ste 5, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466
    View profile for Carolina Anchor Psychological & Educational Consulting(843) 256-6814

  20. #20 Mary Mcinerny, Counselor

    Based in Charleston, 15 mi away

    47/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

    • 5.0★ from 5 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
    871 Lowcountry Blvd Ste 200, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
    View profile for Mary Mcinerny, Counselor(854) 264-9514

  21. #21 Flavia Fernicola, Counselor

    Based in Charleston, 15 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”.

    • 5.0★ from 3 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
    871 Lowcountry Blvd Ste 200, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
    View profile for Flavia Fernicola, Counselor(854) 264-9514

  22. #22 Tracey Fournier, Counselor

    Based in Mount Pleasant, 15 mi away

    45/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 2.5★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

    • 2.5★ from 10 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
    871 Lowcountry Blvd Ste 200, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
    View profile for Tracey Fournier, Counselor(854) 264-9514

  23. #23 Compass Health Systems

    Based in Charleston, 12 mi away

    43/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 2.2★ from 106 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

    • 2.2★ from 106 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1483 Tobias Gadson Blvd #201, Charleston, SC 29407
    View profile for Compass Health Systems(888) 852-6672

Also serving Goose Creek

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 Goose Creek
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Anitra Johnson, Counselor5.0★ (9)In Goose Creek
aspire4.0★ (4)In Goose Creek
Better Tomorrow Therapy with Crystal Polk LISW-CP5.0★ (12)In Goose Creek
Bonnetta Hall, Counselor5.0★ (3)In Goose Creek
Coastal Counseling & Therapy5.0★ (4)In Goose Creek
Coastal DBT4.0★ (4)In Goose Creek
Evermore Counseling & Consulting5.0★ (3)In Goose Creek
Gwendolyn Grace Ferguson, Counselor5.0★ (4)In Goose Creek
Harvey Counseling Services, LLC4.0★ (12)In Goose Creek
Hope Is Love Counseling Services4.7★ (10)In Goose Creek
Kennedy Center3.3★ (6)In Goose Creek
KWS Counseling, LLC4.8★ (19)In Goose Creek
LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Goose Creek4.7★ (164)In Goose Creek
Melissa Marshall, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner4.9★ (31)In Goose Creek
Mended Therapy Group4.8★ (41)In Goose Creek
Psychiatry of the Palm Beaches Goose Creek, SC5.0★ (17)In Goose Creek
Safe Haven Counseling, LLC5.0★ (4)In Goose Creek
Sandy Davidson, Counselor, North Charleston, SC, Goose Creek ...1.0★ (3)In Goose Creek
Serenity Counseling & Wellness4.5★ (16)In Goose Creek
Victoria Skinner, LPC4.1★ (9)In Goose Creek

How we ranked Goose Creek child and teen therapists

We scored 23 Goose Creek 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 Goose Creek 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 Goose Creek: frequently asked questions

Who is the best child and teen therapist in Goose Creek?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked child and teen therapist in Goose Creek, SC is Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry North Charleston with an RP Score of 62/100. It has 4.7★ from 210 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Lowcountry Behavioral Pediatrics- Dr. Ashley Fowler (#2) and Katherine Bradish, Counselor (#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 Goose Creek?

RankedPsychologists ranks 23 child and teen therapists serving Goose Creek, SC. 4 of them are based in Goose Creek; 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 Goose Creek work on weekends?

3 of 23 ranked child and teen therapists post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry North Charleston (#1), Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Charleston (#5) and Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Mt Pleasant (#8). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Goose Creek child and teen therapists have?

The median Google rating among 23 rated child and teen therapists in Goose Creek is 4.6★, with a median of 10 reviews. Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry North Charleston has the most, 210 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Goose Creek count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Goose Creek 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 Goose Creek 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 Goose Creek

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 23 child and teen therapists serving Goose Creek.

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