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Best Child And Teen Therapists in Miami Shores, FL (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Miami Shores: Dr. Gihanna Jimenez - Licensed School Psychologist; IQ, GIFTED PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL EVALUATIONS, RP Score 71/100; 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 40

    Most-reviewed: Dr. Gustavo R. Benejam, Psychologist | Psicólogo, 411 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 149 ranked; ranked #40.

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

149 Miami Shores child and teen therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 54 open Saturdays and 25 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 149 rated practices.

Top 10 child and teen therapists in Miami Shores 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 Miami Shores at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Dr. Gihanna Jimenez - Licensed School Psychologist; IQ, GIFTED PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL EVALUATIONS714.9★ (55)South Miami, 13 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Dr. Joseph Mallet, Psy.D., P.A.684.2★ (6)Coral Gables, 12 mi away——
3Succeed with Love - Loves Hidden Policy - Brickell675.0★ (18)Miami, 7 mi away——
4Michael A. Schenker, PHD674.7★ (3)Pembroke Pines, 12 mi away——
5The Olive Tree Center for Child and Family Psychology, LLC675.0★ (8)Miami Beach, 5 mi awayEvenings—
6Athena School Psychology Services674.6★ (11)Miami, 6 mi away——
7Miguel A. Firpi, PhD661.8★ (5)Coral Gables, 12 mi away——
8My Optimal Child664.4★ (7)Miami, 7 mi away——
9Your Mind Center665.0★ (20)Coral Gables, 9 mi away——
10FIU Center for Children and Families653.9★ (14)Miami, 13 mi awaySat · Evenings—

The 149 best child and teen therapists in Miami Shores, 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. 71/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    7301 SW 57th Ct Ste 565, South Miami, FL 33143
  2. Based in Pembroke Pines, 12 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    1000 N Hiatus Rd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33026
  3. 67/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    975 Arthur Godfrey Rd Ste 303, Miami Beach, FL 33140
  4. Based in Coral Gables, 12 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 1.8★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 1.8★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    1501 Venera Ave #230, Coral Gables, FL 33146
  5. Based in Miami, 7 mi away

    66/100RP 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 9 AM–5:30 PM · Tue–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    Latitude Office Building, 175 SW 7th St Apt 1501, Miami, FL 33130
  6. Based in Coral Gables, 9 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–4:30 PM · Tue–Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 9 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 9:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2519 Galiano St, Coral Gables, FL 33134
  7. Based in Davie, 16 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 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
    Parking lot, 12555 Orange Dr #242, Davie, FL 33330
  8. Based in Hollywood, 10 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 2.6★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.6★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3440 Hollywood Blvd #360, Hollywood, FL 33021
  9. Based in Coconut Grove, 9 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 12:30 PM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 2:30 PM–5:30 PM
    Address
    2000 S Dixie Hwy Ste 104, Coconut Grove, FL 33133
  10. Based in Miami Beach, 6 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–11 PM
    Address
    1560 Lenox Ave. APT 205, Miami Beach, FL 33139
  11. Based in Aventura, 8 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 55 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat 11 AM–5 PM · Sun 12 PM–3 PM
    Address
    2627 NE 203rd St #118, Aventura, FL 33180
  12. Based in Miami Beach, 6 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–11 PM
    Address
    1560 Lenox Ave. #205b, Miami Beach, FL 33139
  13. Based in North Miami, 3 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.6★ from 30 Google reviews, 3 mi from Miami Shores.

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

    • 4.6★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1801 NE 123rd St Suit 314, North Miami, FL 33181

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

child and teen therapists in Miami Shores, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Miami Psychology Group595.0★ (4)6 mi
27Applied Behavior Solutions LLC594.9★ (37)5 mi
28Child Provider Specialists594.3★ (39)19 mi
29Dr. Netta Shaked | SOUTH BEACH PSYCHOLOGIST Therapist594.3★ (6)7 mi
30Humantold595.0★ (3)7 mi
31Delta Psychological Group584.3★ (4)7 mi
32Therapy With Isabel585.0★ (19)6 mi
33University of Miami Adolescent Counseling & Testing Services585.0★ (8)5 mi
34D&L Behavioral Group Inc.585.0★ (4)19 mi
35Williamsburg Therapy Group Miami585.0★ (12)10 mi
36AWA: Adolescent Wellness Academy | Broward584.9★ (164)14 mi
37What's On Your Mind, Inc. / Psychology, Tutoring & Brain Training584.8★ (60)8 mi
38Rachel Azrin, BCBA584.3★ (6)8 mi
39Edelys M. Diaz, LMFT - Child and Teen Therapist585.0★ (7)8 mi
40Dr. Gustavo R. Benejam, Psychologist | Psicólogo575.0★ (411)8 mi
41Happy Play Therapy575.0★ (75)14 mi
42AWA: Adolescent Wellness Academy | Miami-Dade574.9★ (80)15 mi
43TherapyWalk Innovative Counseling Service564.9★ (13)2 mi
44Ellie Mental Health564.8★ (74)11 mi
45Super Kids ABA Therapy Center / Sun Center564.8★ (25)5 mi
46Haven Youth Counseling565.0★ (3)9 mi
47Sozo: Behavioral Health Services565.0★ (5)8 mi
48Counseling and Wellness Center of South Florida564.8★ (16)13 mi
49KYDS MIAMI THERAPY CENTER565.0★ (16)9 mi
50Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Davie554.5★ (78)16 mi

Also serving Miami Shores

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 Miami Shores
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A New Beginning Behavioral Therapy INC5.0★ (5)In Miami Shores
Across the Spectrum Behavioral Therapy5.0★ (5)In Miami Shores
Aldea- Miami5.0★ (2)6 mi
Betty Matz Gelsky, MS, LMHC5.0★ (13)In Miami Shores
Broward Therapy Group3.0★ (2)14 mi
Care Counseling and Resource Center1.0★ (2)6 mi
daisy diagnosticsIn Miami Shores
Diamond Psychology, LLCIn Miami Shores
Dr Laura S. Olivos5.0★ (2)5 mi
Emily Wald, Ph.D.5.0★ (2)12 mi
Evolve Counseling CenterIn Miami Shores
Jennifer L. Butler-Timko, PSYDIn Miami Shores
Miami Modern Counseling, LLCIn Miami Shores
Mindful Directions Counseling Center5.0★ (3)In Miami Shores
New Day Psychological Services, LLC5.0★ (2)11 mi
Stephanie E. Diamond, PHDIn Miami Shores
The Life Recovery Treatment Center5.0★ (2)5 mi
The Resilience and Cognitive Behavior Therapy CenterIn Miami Shores
Wade Silverman Ph.D. | Clinical & Forensic Psychologist5.0★ (2)7 mi
Wanda L. Romero, PhD5.0★ (2)7 mi

How we ranked Miami Shores child and teen therapists

We scored 149 Miami Shores 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 Miami Shores 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 Miami Shores: frequently asked questions

Who is the best child and teen therapist in Miami Shores?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked child and teen therapist in Miami Shores, FL is Dr. Gihanna Jimenez - Licensed School Psychologist; IQ, GIFTED PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL EVALUATIONS with an RP Score of 71/100. It has 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Dr. Joseph Mallet, Psy.D., P.A. (#2) and Succeed with Love - Loves Hidden Policy - Brickell (#3) follow. We ranked 149 child and teen therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many child and teen therapists are there in Miami Shores?

RankedPsychologists ranks 149 child and teen therapists serving Miami Shores, FL. 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 Miami Shores work on weekends?

54 of 149 ranked child and teen therapists post Saturday hours and 25 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Dr. Gihanna Jimenez - Licensed School Psychologist; IQ, GIFTED PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL EVALUATIONS (#1), FIU Center for Children and Families (#10) and Miami Teen Counseling (#14). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Miami Shores child and teen therapists have?

The median Google rating among 149 rated child and teen therapists in Miami Shores is 4.9★, with a median of 13 reviews. Dr. Gustavo R. Benejam, Psychologist | Psicólogo has the most, 411 reviews, and ranks #40. 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 Miami Shores count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Miami Shores 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 Miami Shores 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 Miami Shores

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 149 child and teen therapists serving Miami Shores.