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Best Child And Teen Therapists in Mountain Brook, AL (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Mountain Brook: Thriveworks Counseling & Therapy Birmingham, RP Score 65/100; 4.8★ from 127 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 15

    Most-reviewed: Alabama Psychiatry & Counseling, 149 Google reviews at 2.7★, the most of 20 ranked; ranked #15.

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

20 Mountain Brook child and teen therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 4 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 20 rated practices.

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

Top 10 child and teen therapists in Mountain Brook 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 Mountain Brook at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Thriveworks Counseling & Therapy Birmingham654.8★ (127)Birmingham, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Ackerson & Associates633.3★ (14)Vestavia Hills, 6 mi away——
3Ellie Mental Health614.6★ (14)Birmingham, 1 mi awaySat · Sun—
4Empower Counseling595.0★ (73)Birmingham, 2 mi away——
5Taproot Therapy Collective584.7★ (22)Hoover, 8 mi awaySat · Sun—
6Grear Child and Adolescent Counseling LLC555.0★ (14)Birmingham, 10 mi away——
7Dr. David Myers PHD555.0★ (19)Birmingham, 2 mi away——
8Sparrow Counseling544.7★ (14)Birmingham, 3 mi awayEvenings—
9The Collective Therapy Center - Birmingham545.0★ (8)Birmingham, 2 mi away——
10Early Autism Services- Vestavia Hills, Alabama533.3★ (11)Vestavia Hills, 6 mi awaySat—

The 20 best child and teen therapists in Mountain Brook, 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.

Scores below: based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  2. #2 Ackerson & Associates

    Based in Vestavia Hills, 6 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 3.3★ from 14 Google reviews.

    • 3.3★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    400 Vestavia Pkwy #130, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
    View profile for Ackerson & Associates(205) 823-2373

  3. #3 Ellie Mental Health

    Based in Birmingham, 1 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.6★ from 14 Google reviews, 1 mi from Mountain Brook.

    • 4.6★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    3918 Montclair Rd Ste 206, Birmingham, AL 35213
    View profile for Ellie Mental Health(205) 238-5942

  4. #4 Empower Counseling

    Based in Birmingham, 2 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 73 Google reviews, 2 mi from Mountain Brook.

    • 5.0★ from 73 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4 Office Park Cir #306, Birmingham, AL 35223
    View profile for Empower Counseling(205) 730-6570

  7. #7 Dr. David Myers PHD

    Based in Birmingham, 2 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, 2 mi from Mountain Brook.

    • 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2112 11th Ave S #340, Birmingham, AL 35205
    View profile for Dr. David Myers PHD(205) 251-8808

  8. #8 Sparrow Counseling

    Based in Birmingham, 3 mi away

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, 3 mi from Mountain Brook.

    • 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1736 Oxmoor Rd #208, Birmingham, AL 35209
    View profile for Sparrow Counseling(205) 538-3978

  13. #13 Sharp Wellness

    Based in Birmingham, 5 mi away

    52/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3109 Blue Lake Dr Ste 205, Birmingham, AL 35243
    View profile for Sharp Wellness(205) 383-6650

  14. #14 Adeel Rabbani, MD

    Based in Birmingham, 3 mi away

    52/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and proximity: 3.2★ from 105 Google reviews, 3 mi from Mountain Brook.

    • 3.2★ from 105 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2016 Stonegate Trail Suite 112, Birmingham, AL 35242
    View profile for Adeel Rabbani, MD(205) 440-6292

  16. #16 ACA Counseling Alexis Sapp, Elizabeth, Kemonia, Brooke, Leigh, Kemonia, Margaret, Lily

    Based in Hoover, 10 mi away

    50/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.2★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family counselor”.

    • 4.2★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    100 Chase Park S Ste 202, Hoover, AL 35244
    View profile for ACA Counseling Alexis Sapp, Elizabeth, Kemonia, Brooke, Leigh, Kemonia, Margaret, Lily(205) 530-8743

How we ranked Mountain Brook child and teen therapists

We scored 20 Mountain Brook 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 Mountain Brook 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 Mountain Brook: frequently asked questions

Who is the best child and teen therapist in Mountain Brook?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked child and teen therapist in Mountain Brook, AL is Thriveworks Counseling & Therapy Birmingham with an RP Score of 65/100. It has 4.8★ from 127 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Ackerson & Associates (#2) and Ellie Mental Health (#3) follow. We ranked 20 child and teen therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many child and teen therapists are there in Mountain Brook?

RankedPsychologists ranks 20 child and teen therapists serving Mountain Brook, AL. 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 Mountain Brook work on weekends?

4 of 20 ranked child and teen therapists post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Thriveworks Counseling & Therapy Birmingham (#1), Ellie Mental Health (#3) and Taproot Therapy Collective (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Mountain Brook child and teen therapists have?

The median Google rating among 20 rated child and teen therapists in Mountain Brook is 4.5★, with a median of 14 reviews. Alabama Psychiatry & Counseling has the most, 149 reviews, and ranks #15. 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 Mountain Brook count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Mountain Brook 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 Mountain Brook 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 Mountain Brook

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 20 child and teen therapists serving Mountain Brook.

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