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Best Child And Teen Therapists in Grand Terrace, CA (2026)

47 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 Terrace: River Stones Child and Adolescent Treatment Inc. - Mountain View, RP Score 65/100; 4.3★ from 8 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 8

    Most-reviewed: Neighborhood Healthcare Eastside Health Center B, 116 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 47 ranked; ranked #8.

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47 Grand Terrace child and teen therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 20 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 47 rated practices.

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

Top 10 child and teen therapists in Grand Terrace 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 Terrace at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1River Stones Child and Adolescent Treatment Inc. - Mountain View654.3★ (8)Redlands, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry San Bernardino634.8★ (63)San Bernardino, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Muir Wood Teen Treatment: Edgewild Campus604.8★ (25)Riverside, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4ABS Kids ABA Therapy Center585.0★ (13)San Bernardino, 3 mi awaySat · Evenings—
5NeuroChamp Educational Psychology & Speech Services575.0★ (13)Riverside, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Muir Wood Teen Treatment: Bradley Ranch Campus574.8★ (6)Riverside, 10 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Riverside553.7★ (6)Riverside, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Neighborhood Healthcare Eastside Health Center B554.6★ (116)Riverside, 5 mi away—Most reviews
9ABS Kids ABA Therapy Center554.0★ (3)Riverside, 3 mi awaySat · Evenings—
10ABS Kids ABA Therapy Center554.6★ (16)Riverside, 7 mi awaySat · Evenings—

The 47 best child and teen therapists in Grand Terrace, 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 Terrace

    #1 River Stones Child and Adolescent Treatment Inc. - Mountain View

    Based in Redlands, 6 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.3★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    26967 Beaumont Ave, Redlands, CA 92373
    View profile for River Stones Child and Adolescent Treatment Inc. - Mountain View(909) 748-0811

  4. #4 ABS Kids ABA Therapy Center

    Based in San Bernardino, 3 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, 3 mi from Grand Terrace.

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

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1955 S Hunts Ln #100, San Bernardino, CA 92408
    View profile for ABS Kids ABA Therapy Center(858) 264-5858

  9. #9 ABS Kids ABA Therapy Center

    Based in Riverside, 3 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, 3 mi from Grand Terrace.

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

    • 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1500 Iowa Ave Ste 210, Riverside, CA 92507
    View profile for ABS Kids ABA Therapy Center(858) 264-5858

  10. #10 ABS Kids ABA Therapy Center

    Based in Riverside, 7 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2799 Gateway Dr #225, Riverside, CA 92507
    View profile for ABS Kids ABA Therapy Center(858) 264-5858

  11. #11 Bright Horizon

    Based in Claremont, 25 mi away

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 1.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 1.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    2243 N Mountain Ave, Claremont, CA 91711
    View profile for Bright Horizon

  12. #12 Deren Mikels, LCSW

    Based in Riverside, 5 mi away

    53/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family counselor”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5015 Canyon Crest Dr #102, Riverside, CA 92507
    View profile for Deren Mikels, LCSW(951) 529-3692

  13. #13 New Day

    Based in Fontana, 8 mi away

    53/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.9★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 3.9★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9:30 AM–9 PM · Fri closed · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    16823 Arrow Blvd, Fontana, CA 92335
    View profile for New Day(909) 355-3888

  14. #14 Candida Osias, Counselor

    Based in Riverside, 4 mi away

    53/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, 4 mi from Grand Terrace.

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

    • 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4361 Latham St Ste 220, Riverside, CA 92501
    View profile for Candida Osias, Counselor(858) 279-1223

  15. #15 Nancy Alvarenga, Counselor

    Based in Riverside, 4 mi away

    52/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, 4 mi from Grand Terrace.

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

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4361 Latham St Ste 220, Riverside, CA 92501
    View profile for Nancy Alvarenga, Counselor(858) 279-1223

  16. #16 Shana Butler, Counselor

    Based in Riverside, 4 mi away

    52/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, 4 mi from Grand Terrace.

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

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4361 Latham St Ste 220, Riverside, CA 92501
    View profile for Shana Butler, Counselor(858) 279-1223

  17. #17 Carrie Cooper, Counselor

    Based in Riverside, 4 mi away

    52/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, 4 mi from Grand Terrace.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4361 Latham St Ste 220, Riverside, CA 92501
    View profile for Carrie Cooper, Counselor(858) 279-1223

  18. #18 South Coast Community Services

    Based in Colton, 2 mi away

    52/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and proximity: 2.8★ from 5 Google reviews, 2 mi from Grand Terrace.

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

    • 2.8★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1461 E Cooley Dr #100, Colton, CA 92324
    View profile for South Coast Community Services(877) 522-7187

  19. #19 Talk Therapy Center

    Based in Riverside, 9 mi away

    52/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.3★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7:30 AM–7 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–6:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    19322 Jesse Ln, Riverside, CA 92508
    View profile for Talk Therapy Center(951) 387-4040

  20. #20 Citrus Counseling Services

    Based in Redlands, 8 mi away

    51/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.6★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 3.6★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    101 E Redlands Blvd Ste 215, Redlands, CA 92373
    View profile for Citrus Counseling Services(909) 793-1078

  21. #21 Moriel Mental Health Center || Riverside, CA

    Based in Riverside, 8 mi away

    51/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9:30 AM–8:30 PM · Tue 9:30 AM–7:30 PM · Wed 9:30 AM–8:30 PM · Thu 9:30 AM–7:30 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–6:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3576 Arlington Ave Ste 212, Riverside, CA 92506
    View profile for Moriel Mental Health Center || Riverside, CA(626) 676-2419

  22. #22 My Serenity Mental Wellness

    Based in Rancho Cucamonga, 15 mi away

    50/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–7 PM · Wed 9 AM–2 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    8291 Utica Avenue #102, 8291 Utica Ave Ste 105, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
    View profile for My Serenity Mental Wellness(909) 727-2577

  25. #25 South Coast Community Services

    Based in Redlands, 6 mi away

    49/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 3.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1030 Nevada St #200, Redlands, CA 92374
    View profile for South Coast Community Services(877) 522-7187

How we ranked Grand Terrace child and teen therapists

We scored 47 Grand Terrace 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 Terrace 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 Terrace: frequently asked questions

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

By RP Score, the highest-ranked child and teen therapist in Grand Terrace, CA is River Stones Child and Adolescent Treatment Inc. - Mountain View with an RP Score of 65/100. It has 4.3★ from 8 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry San Bernardino (#2) and Muir Wood Teen Treatment: Edgewild Campus (#3) follow. We ranked 47 child and teen therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

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

RankedPsychologists ranks 47 child and teen therapists serving Grand Terrace, CA. 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 Terrace work on weekends?

20 of 47 ranked child and teen therapists post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are River Stones Child and Adolescent Treatment Inc. - Mountain View (#1), Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry San Bernardino (#2) and Muir Wood Teen Treatment: Edgewild Campus (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

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

The median Google rating among 47 rated child and teen therapists in Grand Terrace is 4.6★, with a median of 8 reviews. Neighborhood Healthcare Eastside Health Center B has the most, 116 reviews, and ranks #8. 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 Terrace count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 47 child and teen therapists serving Grand Terrace.

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