261 child and teen therapists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Hillside: Rooted Rhythm Montclair Child Therapy and Parent Coaching, RP Score 70/100; 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Most-reviewed: Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Edison, 242 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 261 ranked; ranked #31.
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261 Hillside child and teen therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 103 open Saturdays and 69 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 261 rated practices.
Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.
| Rank | Business | RP Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rooted Rhythm Montclair Child Therapy and Parent Coaching | 70 | 5.0★ (7) | Montclair, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Brown Phyllis A | 69 | 5.0★ (4) | Staten Island, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Richard Baumwoll, PHD | 69 | 3.7★ (3) | Westfield, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Youth Development Clinic Inc. | 67 | 4.7★ (16) | Newark, 4 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 5 | Manhattan Psychology Group, PC | 67 | 4.4★ (21) | New York City, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Integrative Neuropsychological Services PLLC, John Ferrera PhD | 66 | 4.9★ (8) | New York City, 11 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Dr. Janet Jackson | 65 | 4.8★ (4) | New York City, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Tribeca Play Therapy Child & Family Psychotherapy | 64 | 4.5★ (8) | New York City, 12 mi away | Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Jerry Bubrick, PHD | 64 | 4.2★ (5) | New York City, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Anil Chacko, PhD | 63 | 3.7★ (3) | New York City, 16 mi away | — | — |
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.
Ranked #1 in Hillside
Based in Montclair, 8 mi away
Ranked #1 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.
Based in Staten Island, 8 mi away
Ranked #2 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.
Based in Westfield, 7 mi away
Ranked #3 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.
Based in Newark, 4 mi away
Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 4.7★ from 16 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in New York City, 15 mi away
Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 4.4★ from 21 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in New York City, 11 mi away
Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in New York City, 14 mi away
Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in New York City, 12 mi away
Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in New York City, 14 mi away
Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in New York City, 16 mi away
Ranked #10 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.
Based in Newark, 4 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.7★ from 102 Google reviews, 4 mi from Hillside.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Brooklyn, 16 mi away
Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 4.0★ from 38 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Union City, 12 mi away
Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln Park, 17 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 89 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Florham Park, 11 mi away
Ranked #15 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.
Based in New York City, 14 mi away
Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 3.9★ from 75 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in River Edge, 18 mi away
Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Astoria, 17 mi away
Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 4.4★ from 11 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Dover, 18 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in New York City, 16 mi away
Ranked #20 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.
Based in East Village, 13 mi away
Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Woodbridge, 10 mi away
Ranked #22 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.
Based in New York City, 14 mi away
Ranked #23 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.
Based in Brooklyn, 16 mi away
Ranked #24 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.
Based in New York City, 14 mi away
Ranked #25 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.
#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 261 ranked child and teen therapists here; the rest are on their profiles.
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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| A and J Behavioral Health | 1.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Barry W. Klein, Psy.D. | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Behaviors In Motion | In Hillside | |
| Breanna Vargas, Counselor | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Clear Mind Wellness | In Hillside | |
| Dana Allegrino, Counselor | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Dr. Juhi Chawla, M.D | 3.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Jennifer Hope, Ph.D. | 3.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Kayla‘s creative mind | 5.0★ (11) | In Hillside |
| Kean Psychological Services | In Hillside | |
| Lane Balaban, Teen and Pre-Teen Therapist | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Maureen Kritzer-Lange MSW, LCSW - Psychotherapy | Counseling Service | Professional Psychologist | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Montclair Behavioral Health | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| My Little haven Aba | 4.7★ (19) | In Hillside |
| NJBH - Affiliate of LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Jersey City | 4.5★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Paul Hymowitz, PhD. | 3.5★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Phyllis Tobin, PHD | In Hillside | |
| Rennicke and Associates - Therapy for Children, Teens and Adults | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Rita M. Haley, PhD | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Val Ventura, Counselor | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
We scored 261 Hillside 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Hillside data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Review volume | 5% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of Google reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availability | Measured |
| Specialty focus | 25% | How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 15% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
