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Best Child And Teen Therapists in Greater Upper Marlboro, MD (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Greater Upper Marlboro: Annapolis Child and Family Therapy Center, RP Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12 PM.

  2. 44

    Most-reviewed: Bloom Health Centers - Arlington, 345 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 117 ranked; ranked #44.

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

117 Greater Upper Marlboro child and teen therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 39 open Saturdays and 19 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 117 rated practices.

Top 10 child and teen therapists in Greater Upper Marlboro 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 Greater Upper Marlboro at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Annapolis Child and Family Therapy Center635.0★ (7)Annapolis, 16 mi awaySat · EveningsOverall
2Resilient Child Therapy Institute615.0★ (6)Largo, 7 mi away——
3PM Kidz Plus573.0★ (8)Waldorf, 18 mi away——
4The Indigo Child Therapeutic565.0★ (6)Clinton, 8 mi away——
5Lindsey Dogali, PhD, PsychTesting4Kids565.0★ (5)Bethesda, 20 mi away——
6Little Minds Therapy555.0★ (4)Bethesda, 22 mi awayEvenings—
7Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Annapolis554.7★ (60)Annapolis, 15 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Alexandria544.7★ (97)Alexandria, 18 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Tochterman Muir Educational Consulting, LLC535.0★ (4)McLean, 24 mi away——
10Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Washington, D.C.534.3★ (19)Washington, D.C., 14 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 117 best child and teen therapists in Greater Upper Marlboro, 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 Greater Upper Marlboro

    Based in Annapolis, 16 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2448 Holly Ave #400, Annapolis, MD 21401
  2. Based in Waldorf, 18 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 3.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    603 Post Office Rd STE 106, Waldorf, MD 20602
  3. Based in Clinton, 8 mi away

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7491 Old Alexandria Ferry Rd, Clinton, MD 20735
  4. Based in Bethesda, 22 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychotherapist”, 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–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7910 Woodmont Ave #940, Bethesda, MD 20814
  5. Based in Washington, D.C., 14 mi away

    53/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.3★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–11 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–9:30 PM
    Address
    505 Capitol Ct NE #300, Washington, DC 20002
  6. 53/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.4★ from 189 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 189 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    650 Pennsylvania Ave. SE #440, Washington, DC 20003
  7. Based in Washington, D.C., 16 mi away

    53/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.4★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–11 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–9:30 PM
    Address
    529 14th St NW Suite #1170, Washington, DC 20045
  8. Based in Alexandria, 16 mi away

    52/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 10 AM–4 PM
    Address
    119 Oronoco St 2nd Floor, Alexandria, VA 22314
  9. Based in Annapolis, 15 mi away

    51/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

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

    • 3.2★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun 8 AM–4 PM
    Address
    49 Old Solomons Island Rd #204, Annapolis, MD 21401
  10. 51/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.3★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 60 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    16900 Science Dr Suites 208-210, Bowie, MD 20715
  11. Based in Alexandria, 16 mi away

    51/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    1000 Bernard St Ste 203, Alexandria, VA 22314
  12. Based in Severna Park, 19 mi away

    51/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.5★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Learning center”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun 12 PM–5 PM
    Address
    541 Benfield Rd suit a, Severna Park, MD 21146
  13. Based in Silver Spring, 21 mi away

    51/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.5★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 56 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–11 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–9:30 PM
    Address
    1370 Lamberton Dr Suite 13, Silver Spring, MD 20902
  14. Based in Alexandria, 16 mi away

    51/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.3★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

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

    • 3.3★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–9 PM · Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
    Address
    228 S Washington St Ste 310, Alexandria, VA 22314
  15. Based in Annapolis, 16 mi away

    51/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 2.9★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 2.9★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–3 PM
    Address
    900 Bestgate Rd Ste 210, Annapolis, MD 21401
  16. Based in Washington, D.C., 17 mi away

    50/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2001 Massachusetts Ave NW #2C, Washington, DC 20036

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

child and teen therapists in Greater Upper Marlboro, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Bethesda Play Therapy and Healing Center505.0★ (3)21 mi
27Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry McLean504.7★ (120)24 mi
28Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Arlington504.2★ (70)21 mi
29Old Town Psychology494.9★ (59)17 mi
30Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Glen Burnie494.5★ (65)25 mi
31Jason M Goldberg LCSW-C LLC484.2★ (10)22 mi
32Katherine McCauley-Morrow, Counselor485.0★ (6)12 mi
33Dr. Goldberg & Associates483.5★ (30)21 mi
34HOPE + WELLNESS484.8★ (65)23 mi
35Tonya Logan, Counselor485.0★ (5)12 mi
36Counseling Center Group484.9★ (43)18 mi
37Metropolitan Psychological Services PLLC475.0★ (6)19 mi
38Doveal Goins, Psychologist475.0★ (3)12 mi
39Vintage Behavioral Healthcare Center LLC475.0★ (3)18 mi
40Columbia Mental Health Therapists and Psychiatrists - Alexandria474.4★ (130)18 mi
41Acorn Health ABA Therapy - Annapolis475.0★ (4)14 mi
42Antonia Tsutsumi, Counselor475.0★ (5)14 mi
43Acorn Health ABA Therapy - Crofton472.7★ (3)13 mi
44Bloom Health Centers - Arlington474.3★ (345)20 mi
45Columbia Mental Health Therapists and Psychiatrists - Annapolis474.7★ (14)16 mi
46Kennedy Counseling Collective464.5★ (16)17 mi
47River Grove Therapy465.0★ (7)16 mi
48David P. Fago, PhD465.0★ (5)14 mi
49Adam Klein, Phd. Licensed Psychologist465.0★ (3)16 mi
50Ellie Mental Health464.4★ (22)22 mi

Also serving Greater Upper Marlboro

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 Greater Upper Marlboro
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Affordable Behavior Consultants3.0★ (2)In Greater Upper Marlboro
Anchored Roots Mental Health5.0★ (41)In Greater Upper Marlboro
Assurance Therapeutic Services5.0★ (1)In Greater Upper Marlboro
Authentic Healing Health and Wellness CenterIn Greater Upper Marlboro
Brown's Counseling and Therapeutic Services, LLC5.0★ (1)In Greater Upper Marlboro
Building Beyond Therapy Inc.5.0★ (3)In Greater Upper Marlboro
CAFY Counseling and Family Center3.0★ (2)In Greater Upper Marlboro
Calvary Psychiatric Services5.0★ (1)In Greater Upper Marlboro
Certified Counseling Services of Dunkirk5.0★ (1)In Greater Upper Marlboro
Coastal Atlantic Therapy, LLC.5.0★ (1)In Greater Upper Marlboro
Empowered Connections5.0★ (2)In Greater Upper Marlboro
Growing Minds Behavioral Health4.4★ (7)In Greater Upper Marlboro
Kecia Wright Counseling and CoachingIn Greater Upper Marlboro
KRJohnson ConsultingIn Greater Upper Marlboro
Mariann E. Michels, DED3.0★ (2)In Greater Upper Marlboro
New Horizon Behavioral & Wellness Center5.0★ (21)In Greater Upper Marlboro
Octavia Carlos Psychiatric4.2★ (6)In Greater Upper Marlboro
Omega Behavioral Clinic5.0★ (3)In Greater Upper Marlboro
QCI Behavioral Health3.3★ (20)In Greater Upper Marlboro
True Care Behavioral Health5.0★ (1)In Greater Upper Marlboro

How we ranked Greater Upper Marlboro child and teen therapists

We scored 117 Greater Upper Marlboro 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 Greater Upper Marlboro 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 Greater Upper Marlboro: frequently asked questions

Who is the best child and teen therapist in Greater Upper Marlboro?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked child and teen therapist in Greater Upper Marlboro, MD is Annapolis Child and Family Therapy Center with an RP Score of 63/100. It has 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 12 PM. Resilient Child Therapy Institute (#2) and PM Kidz Plus (#3) follow. We ranked 117 child and teen therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many child and teen therapists are there in Greater Upper Marlboro?

RankedPsychologists ranks 117 child and teen therapists serving Greater Upper Marlboro, MD. 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 Greater Upper Marlboro work on weekends?

39 of 117 ranked child and teen therapists post Saturday hours and 19 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Annapolis Child and Family Therapy Center (#1), Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Annapolis (#7) and Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Alexandria (#8). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Greater Upper Marlboro child and teen therapists have?

The median Google rating among 117 rated child and teen therapists in Greater Upper Marlboro is 4.7★, with a median of 8 reviews. Bloom Health Centers - Arlington has the most, 345 reviews, and ranks #44. 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 Greater Upper Marlboro count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Greater Upper Marlboro 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 Greater Upper Marlboro 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 Greater Upper Marlboro

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 117 child and teen therapists serving Greater Upper Marlboro.

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