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Best Child And Teen Therapists in Highland Park, NJ (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Highland Park: Richard Baumwoll, PHD, RP Score 67/100; 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

  2. 26

    Most-reviewed: Capital Psychiatry Group – Mental Health Clinic in NJ, 288 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 112 ranked; ranked #26.

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

112 Highland Park child and teen therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 38 open Saturdays and 25 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 112 rated practices.

Top 10 child and teen therapists in Highland Park 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 Highland Park at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Richard Baumwoll, PHD673.7★ (3)Westfield, 12 mi away—Overall
2A and J Behavioral Health662.0★ (4)Edison, 4 mi away——
3Brown Phyllis A635.0★ (4)Staten Island, 18 mi away——
4Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Edison624.5★ (242)Edison, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Living and Looking Within Counseling & Play Therapy, MSW, LCSW, RPT-S, CCS624.9★ (54)Woodbridge, 9 mi awaySat · Evenings—
6Sachs Center624.9★ (16)Princeton Meadows, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Rooted Rhythm Montclair Child Therapy and Parent Coaching615.0★ (7)Montclair, 25 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Circle Care ABA Therapy604.7★ (150)Highland ParkEvenings—
9Victory Bay604.8★ (86)Princeton, 14 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Caring Cove595.0★ (3)Florham Park, 17 mi awayEvenings—

The 112 best child and teen therapists in Highland Park, 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 Highland Park

    #1 Richard Baumwoll, PHD

    Based in Westfield, 12 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 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
    202 Mountain Ave A, Westfield, NJ 07090
    View profile for Richard Baumwoll, PHD(908) 233-7801

  2. #2 A and J Behavioral Health

    Based in Edison, 4 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 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 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    217 Bridge Street Building E, Ste 217, Edison, NJ 08817
    View profile for A and J Behavioral Health(732) 374-3310

  3. #3 Brown Phyllis A

    Based in Staten Island, 18 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    633 Clove Rd, Staten Island, NY 10310
    View profile for Brown Phyllis A(917) 750-7522

  5. #5 Living and Looking Within Counseling & Play Therapy, MSW, LCSW, RPT-S, CCS

    Based in Woodbridge, 9 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 54 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Fri 9:30 AM–7 PM · Sat 9:30 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    102 Green st Entrance on, Tisdale Pl, Woodbridge, NJ 07095
    View profile for Living and Looking Within Counseling & Play Therapy, MSW, LCSW, RPT-S, CCS(732) 535-7588

  6. #6 Sachs Center

    Based in Princeton Meadows, 3 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews, 3 mi from Highland Park.

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

    • 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 6 AM–8 PM · Thu 6 AM–8:30 PM · Fri–Sun 6 AM–8 PM
    View profile for Sachs Center(646) 418-5035

  8. #8 Circle Care ABA Therapy

    Based in Highland Park

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.7★ from 150 Google reviews, based in Highland Park.

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

    • 4.7★ from 150 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 9 AM–7 PM · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    400 Raritan Ave, Highland Park, NJ 08904
    View profile for Circle Care ABA Therapy(732) 845-6602

  9. #9 Victory Bay

    Based in Princeton, 14 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 86 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    213 Rockingham Row, Princeton, NJ 08540
    View profile for Victory Bay(908) 293-6189

  10. #10 Caring Cove

    Based in Florham Park, 17 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    Third Floor, 466 Southern Boulevard Jefferson Building, Chatham Township, NJ 07928
    View profile for Caring Cove(973) 370-9944

  11. #11 The Howard Center For Wellness

    Based in Iselin, 7 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 181 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 181 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    200 Middlesex Essex Turnpike Ste 102, Iselin, NJ 08830
    View profile for The Howard Center For Wellness(732) 844-8318

  14. #14 Sandra M Feldman, PhD

    Based in Metuchen, 4 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

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

    • 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    9 Calvin Pl, Metuchen, NJ 08840
    View profile for Sandra M Feldman, PhD(732) 548-4315

  17. #17 Ellie Mental Health

    Based in Woodbridge, 8 mi away

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–8 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1000 US-9 #204, Woodbridge, NJ 07095
    View profile for Ellie Mental Health(848) 279-8031

  18. #18 Inner Mind Counseling

    Based in Tinton Falls, 22 mi away

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychotherapist”, 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 9 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    628 Shrewsbury Ave, Tinton Falls, NJ 07701
    View profile for Inner Mind Counseling(732) 705-1082

  20. #20 Family Psychiatry and Therapy

    Based in Edison, 5 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–7 PM · Tue 9:30 AM–7 PM · Wed–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    110 Fieldcrest Ave Third Floor, Edison, NJ 08837
    View profile for Family Psychiatry and Therapy(888) 269-9151

  21. #21 Joseph Daniel, Counselor

    Based in Piscataway, 4 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–8 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    371 Hoes Ln Ste 106, Piscataway, NJ 08854
    View profile for Joseph Daniel, Counselor(862) 436-4996

  22. #22 Tina Collins, Counselor

    Based in Piscataway, 4 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–8 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    371 Hoes Ln Ste 106, Piscataway, NJ 08854
    View profile for Tina Collins, Counselor(862) 436-4996

  23. #23 Helene Steinhauer, Counselor

    Based in East Brunswick, 5 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    343 Old Georges Rd Ste 201, North Brunswick Township, NJ 08902
    View profile for Helene Steinhauer, Counselor(848) 893-1932

  24. #24 Sandy I. Rodriguez, Counselor

    Based in East Brunswick, 5 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    343 Old Georges Rd Ste 201, North Brunswick Township, NJ 08902
    View profile for Sandy I. Rodriguez, Counselor(848) 893-1932

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

child and teen therapists in Highland Park, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Capital Psychiatry Group – Mental Health Clinic in NJ554.8★ (288)24 mi
27Kevin Gallagher, Counselor555.0★ (5)4 mi
28Gilbey Reilly, Counselor545.0★ (4)4 mi
29TIBS For Kids545.0★ (22)10 mi
30Allison Gould, Counselor545.0★ (3)4 mi
31Bob West, LCSW, PhD, Adolescent & Adult Psychotherapy543.7★ (3)11 mi
32Krista Merola, Counselor544.7★ (3)4 mi
33Sensory Pathway Center545.0★ (10)10 mi
34Vanessa Hitchman, Counselor535.0★ (5)5 mi
35Serenium Therapy and Wellness534.8★ (215)13 mi
36Justin Cianciotto, Counselor535.0★ (4)5 mi
37Rise Up Counseling Center535.0★ (23)14 mi
38SAW Counseling Center LLC534.2★ (5)6 mi
39Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Newark534.7★ (102)21 mi
40Dr. Katherine A Rhoades PHD523.7★ (6)6 mi
41NJ Psychotherapy Counseling Center523.3★ (37)6 mi
42Light Street Psychotherapy524.7★ (3)16 mi
43Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Red Bank524.5★ (160)22 mi
44Margaret Schantz, Counselor525.0★ (4)17 mi
45Ellie Mental Health514.5★ (22)11 mi
46Innerspace Counseling, LLC513.8★ (66)8 mi
47LEAF by Dr. Dana Spada PSYCHOTHERAPY515.0★ (6)19 mi
48Vasto Counseling, LLC515.0★ (18)17 mi
49TheraCorp Behavioral Health - Jamesburg, NJ513.8★ (48)10 mi
50Embrace Psychiatric Wellness Center514.3★ (68)12 mi

Also serving Highland Park

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 Highland Park
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) Center4.9★ (29)In Highland Park
Child & Family Counseling Center5.0★ (2)In Highland Park
Cohesive Counseling5.0★ (3)In Highland Park
Counseling & Consulting New Jersey (CCNJ)5.0★ (2)In Highland Park
Damian B. Kim, M.D. FAPA, FAAPDP | Psychiatrist and Psychoanalyst in Highland Park, NJ5.0★ (2)In Highland Park
Dr. Alan Winder - Psychologist/Couples Mediator5.0★ (2)In Highland Park
Evermore Wellness, LLC.4.0★ (4)In Highland Park
Fredman Beth3.7★ (3)In Highland Park
Grabelsky Robert B PHD5.0★ (2)In Highland Park
Group Therapy NJ4.7★ (3)In Highland Park
Guided Journey Counseling Center4.0★ (4)In Highland Park
INNERCORE5.0★ (9)In Highland Park
Institute for Practical Life3.0★ (2)In Highland Park
Integral Therapy and Counseling3.0★ (4)In Highland Park
Jeffrey Axelbank, Psy.D5.0★ (5)In Highland Park
Joanne Gerr, L.C.S.W.4.6★ (9)In Highland Park
Lawrence L. Fisch, LCSW3.1★ (9)In Highland Park
Peter Vietze, PhD. LLC3.0★ (6)In Highland Park
Siegman David5.0★ (4)In Highland Park
Sol Herzig, PhD5.0★ (2)In Highland Park

How we ranked Highland Park child and teen therapists

We scored 112 Highland Park 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 Highland Park 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 Highland Park: frequently asked questions

Who is the best child and teen therapist in Highland Park?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked child and teen therapist in Highland Park, NJ is Richard Baumwoll, PHD with an RP Score of 67/100. It has 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews. A and J Behavioral Health (#2) and Brown Phyllis A (#3) follow. We ranked 112 child and teen therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many child and teen therapists are there in Highland Park?

RankedPsychologists ranks 112 child and teen therapists serving Highland Park, NJ. 2 of them are based in Highland Park; 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 Highland Park work on weekends?

38 of 112 ranked child and teen therapists post Saturday hours and 25 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Edison (#4), Living and Looking Within Counseling & Play Therapy, MSW, LCSW, RPT-S, CCS (#5) and Sachs Center (#6). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Highland Park child and teen therapists have?

The median Google rating among 112 rated child and teen therapists in Highland Park is 4.7★, with a median of 11 reviews. Capital Psychiatry Group – Mental Health Clinic in NJ has the most, 288 reviews, and ranks #26. 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 Highland Park count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Highland Park 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 Highland Park 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 Highland Park

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 112 child and teen therapists serving Highland Park.

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