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Best Child And Teen Therapists in Grand Prairie, TX (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Grand Prairie: Rooted Rhythm | Dallas Child Therapy and Parent Coaching, RP Score 69/100; 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 2

    Most-reviewed: Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Grand Prairie, 93 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 102 ranked; ranked #2.

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

102 Grand Prairie child and teen therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 33 open Saturdays and 15 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 102 rated practices.

Top 10 child and teen therapists in Grand Prairie 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 Grand Prairie at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Rooted Rhythm | Dallas Child Therapy and Parent Coaching695.0★ (9)Dallas, 16 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Grand Prairie664.8★ (93)Grand PrairieSat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
3Nuche Sarah S PhD634.3★ (6)Dallas, 17 mi away——
4Hillary Kimbley, PhD635.0★ (5)Dallas, 10 mi away——
5William David Brown, PhD635.0★ (4)Dallas, 10 mi away——
6Flora Psychology PLLC615.0★ (4)Carrollton, 18 mi awaySat—
7North Texas Adult and Child Counseling Center614.6★ (9)Grapevine, 11 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Koy Roberts, Ph.D.604.4★ (7)Coppell, 15 mi awayEvenings—
9JP Counseling Services605.0★ (7)Mansfield, 14 mi awayEvenings—
10One Life Child Development Center595.0★ (5)Dallas, 16 mi away——

The 102 best child and teen therapists in Grand Prairie, 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 Grand Prairie

    Based in Dallas, 16 mi away

    69/100RP 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 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    6500 Greenville Ave Ste 430, Dallas, TX 75206
  2. Based in Dallas, 17 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    6350 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy #254, Dallas, TX 75240
  3. Based in Dallas, 10 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 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–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2350 N Stemmons Fwy f5400, Dallas, TX 75207
  4. Based in Dallas, 10 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 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 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2620 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75207
  5. Based in Carrollton, 18 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 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–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
  6. Based in Grapevine, 11 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–7 PM · Sun 8 AM–7 PM
    Address
    1452 Hughes Rd Ste 225, Grapevine, TX 76051
  7. Based in Coppell, 15 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 10 AM–7 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    600 S Denton Tap Rd #100, Coppell, TX 75019
  8. Based in Mansfield, 14 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9:30 AM–3 PM · Tue–Wed 2 PM–7:30 PM · Thu 9:30 AM–3 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    601 Strada Cir Ste 102, Mansfield, TX 76063
  9. 59/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 2.9★ from 33 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.9★ from 33 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7:30 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    604 Strada Cir, Mansfield, TX 76063
  10. Based in Arlington, 9 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 9 AM–6:30 PM · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–3:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–3:30 PM · Sun 9:30 AM–2 PM
    Address
    1017 N Bowen Rd, Arlington, TX 76012
  11. Based in Dallas, 12 mi away

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.2★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”.

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

    • 4.2★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 6 AM–5 PM
    Address
    2911 Turtle Creek Blvd, Dallas, TX 75219
  12. Based in Farmers Branch, 16 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9:30 AM–6:30 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun 1 PM–3 PM
    Address
    13500 Midway Rd Ste 401, Farmers Branch, TX 75244
  13. Based in Dallas, 15 mi away

    53/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.5★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6301 Gaston Ave #800, Dallas, TX 75214
  14. Based in Arlington, 8 mi away

    53/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.3★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 64 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4907 S Collins St Ste 121, Arlington, TX 76018
  15. 53/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 12 PM–8 PM · Tue 11 AM–8 PM · Wed 1 PM–8 PM · Thu 2:30 PM–7:30 PM · Fri 11:30 AM–6 PM · Sat 9:30 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1664 Keller Pkwy Ste 103, Keller, TX 76248
  16. Based in Grapevine, 11 mi away

    53/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.8★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 3.8★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4841 Merlot Ave Ste 420, Grapevine, TX 76051
  17. Based in Southlake, 17 mi away

    53/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 91 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 91 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–8 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1500 Corporate Cir Ste 7, Southlake, TX 76092

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

child and teen therapists in Grand Prairie, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Mosaic Way Counseling534.9★ (29)15 mi
27Pamela Slater, Counselor525.0★ (11)17 mi
28Tracy Pierce Counseling M.Ed., LPC, CCPT - Specialized Play Therapist and Child Counselor for kids 3-11525.0★ (4)14 mi
29Neuroskills Integrated Learning523.5★ (21)7 mi
30Taylor Counseling Group - Coppell514.3★ (12)14 mi
31GearingUP Counseling514.9★ (71)15 mi
32Coppell Counseling Center515.0★ (6)14 mi
33Taylor Counseling Group - Galleria514.7★ (19)16 mi
34Thriveworks Psychiatry & Counseling Plano514.8★ (72)24 mi
35CK Family Services503.5★ (67)8 mi
36Cortney Ball, Counselor505.0★ (7)10 mi
37Danielle Peters, Counselor505.0★ (11)11 mi
38Ellie Mental Health504.1★ (15)16 mi
39Connections Wellness Group504.4★ (56)12 mi
40GearingUP Counseling504.8★ (60)16 mi
41Devan Reynolds, Counselor505.0★ (6)10 mi
42Lori Baucum, Counselor505.0★ (6)10 mi
43Children's Health Specialty Center Mockingbird 1505.0★ (3)9 mi
44The Helm ABA - Therapy For Autism505.0★ (4)10 mi
45Insights Collaborative Therapy Group505.0★ (6)16 mi
46Dr. Messina & Associates505.0★ (3)15 mi
47PediaPlex494.8★ (36)15 mi
48Dr. Katie Cantero495.0★ (4)20 mi
49Mindful Possibilities493.7★ (3)20 mi
50Dr. Messina & Associates494.6★ (11)18 mi

Also serving Grand Prairie

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 Grand Prairie
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A CHOSEN PATH, PLLC. COUNSELING & CONSULTING SERVICES4.4★ (20)In Grand Prairie
Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism4.8★ (88)In Grand Prairie
Aliento Counseling3.0★ (2)In Grand Prairie
ANSELM ONYENEKE5.0★ (47)In Grand Prairie
Apex Behavioral Health LLC4.9★ (38)In Grand Prairie
BeeWell Counseling & Wellness,PLLC5.0★ (5)In Grand Prairie
Behavioral Innovations - ABA Therapy for Kids with Autism5.0★ (3)In Grand Prairie
Behavioral Innovations - ABA Therapy For Kids with Autism4.7★ (12)In Grand Prairie
Children First Counseling Center3.2★ (11)In Grand Prairie
Family & Behavioral Health Clinic4.2★ (5)In Grand Prairie
Fresh Start Counseling, PLLC5.0★ (9)In Grand Prairie
Melanie Skipper-Relyea, MHR, LPC, NCC3.3★ (7)In Grand Prairie
Metrocare Grand Prairie Family Mental Health Clinic & Pharmacy3.7★ (253)In Grand Prairie
Mind in Balance5.0★ (3)In Grand Prairie
Mindvista Behavioral Health PLLC5.0★ (1)In Grand Prairie
Psychguru4.6★ (9)In Grand Prairie
Refreshing Times Counseling Center5.0★ (101)In Grand Prairie
Reliant Family Psychiatry4.4★ (430)In Grand Prairie
Sound Minds Psychiatry and Wellness4.9★ (157)In Grand Prairie
Urgent Psych Rx4.8★ (60)In Grand Prairie

How we ranked Grand Prairie child and teen therapists

We scored 102 Grand Prairie 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 Grand Prairie 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 Grand Prairie: frequently asked questions

Who is the best child and teen therapist in Grand Prairie?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked child and teen therapist in Grand Prairie, TX is Rooted Rhythm | Dallas Child Therapy and Parent Coaching with an RP Score of 69/100. It has 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Grand Prairie (#2) and Nuche Sarah S PhD (#3) follow. We ranked 102 child and teen therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many child and teen therapists are there in Grand Prairie?

RankedPsychologists ranks 102 child and teen therapists serving Grand Prairie, TX. 1 of them is based in Grand Prairie; 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 Grand Prairie work on weekends?

33 of 102 ranked child and teen therapists post Saturday hours and 15 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Rooted Rhythm | Dallas Child Therapy and Parent Coaching (#1), Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Grand Prairie (#2) and Flora Psychology PLLC (#6). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Grand Prairie child and teen therapists have?

The median Google rating among 102 rated child and teen therapists in Grand Prairie is 4.8★, with a median of 10 reviews. Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Grand Prairie has the most, 93 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Grand Prairie count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Grand Prairie 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 Grand Prairie 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 Grand Prairie

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 102 child and teen therapists serving Grand Prairie.