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Best Child And Teen Therapists in Petersburg, VA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Petersburg: Sandra H Henderson, PhD, Tuckahoe Child Psychology, PLLC, RP Score 58/100; 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews.

  2. 6

    Most-reviewed: Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Midlothian, 333 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 24 ranked; ranked #6.

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

24 Petersburg child and teen therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 7 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 24 rated practices.

Top 10 child and teen therapists in Petersburg 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 Petersburg at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Sandra H Henderson, PhD, Tuckahoe Child Psychology, PLLC585.0★ (11)Richmond, 25 mi away—Overall
2Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Chesterfield584.5★ (253)Brandermill, 12 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Virginia South Psychiatric573.9★ (222)PetersburgEvenings—
4Dr. Jill A. Gasper562.3★ (7)Richmond, 25 mi away——
5Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Richmond524.6★ (161)Richmond, 21 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Midlothian524.7★ (333)Brandermill, 24 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
7John P. Dwyer Sr, PhD514.3★ (6)Chester, 13 mi away——
8Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Richmond504.4★ (88)Richmond, 23 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9MySpectrum Counseling & Coaching - North Chesterfield, VA494.5★ (169)Bon Air, 22 mi awaySat · Evenings—
10Family Guidance Centers484.4★ (32)Richmond, 15 mi away——

The 24 best child and teen therapists in Petersburg, 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.

  4. #4 Dr. Jill A. Gasper

    Based in Richmond, 25 mi away

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 2.3★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.3★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    508 Libbie Ave, Richmond, VA 23226
    View profile for Dr. Jill A. Gasper(804) 282-1800

  7. #7 John P. Dwyer Sr, PhD

    Based in Chester, 13 mi away

    51/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    9401 Courthouse Rd Ste 206, Chesterfield, VA 23832
    View profile for John P. Dwyer Sr, PhD(804) 751-8644

  9. #9 MySpectrum Counseling & Coaching - North Chesterfield, VA

    Based in Bon Air, 22 mi away

    49/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.5★ from 169 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 169 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 10 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    707 N Courthouse Rd, North Chesterfield, VA 23236
    View profile for MySpectrum Counseling & Coaching - North Chesterfield, VA(804) 906-8254

  10. #10 Family Guidance Centers

    Based in Richmond, 15 mi away

    48/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.4★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6603 Irongate Square, Richmond, VA 23234
    View profile for Family Guidance Centers(804) 743-0960

  12. #12 Restore Counseling Services RVA

    Based in Brandermill, 18 mi away

    45/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 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 8 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5309 Commonwealth Centre Pkwy #401, Midlothian, VA 23112
    View profile for Restore Counseling Services RVA(804) 886-9115

  14. #14 Brighter Strides ABA Therapy

    Based in Richmond, 21 mi away

    44/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7400 Beaufont Spg Dr Ste 300, Richmond, VA 23225
    View profile for Brighter Strides ABA Therapy(804) 207-3878

  15. #15 Behavioral Health Partners

    Based in Richmond, 22 mi away

    43/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.0★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

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

    • 3.0★ from 41 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    703 N Courthouse Rd, Richmond, VA 23236
    View profile for Behavioral Health Partners(804) 794-4482

  16. #16 The MARCS Agency

    Based in Richmond, 23 mi away

    43/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    1605 Brook Rd Ste B, Richmond, VA 23220
    View profile for The MARCS Agency(804) 644-4444

  17. #17 Family Guidance Centers

    Based in Brandermill, 22 mi away

    43/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family counselor”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    831 Grove Rd, Midlothian, VA 23114
    View profile for Family Guidance Centers(804) 743-0960

  18. #18 Spectrum Transformation Group

    Based in Richmond, 20 mi away

    42/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.3★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

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

    • 3.3★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    221 Stonebridge Plaza Ave, Richmond, VA 23225
    View profile for Spectrum Transformation Group(804) 378-6141

  19. #19 Staci Dungee, Counselor

    Based in Richmond, 22 mi away

    42/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10710 Midlothian Turnpike Suite 127, Richmond, VA 23235
    View profile for Staci Dungee, Counselor(804) 220-0903

  20. #20 Lisa Rose, Counselor

    Based in Richmond, 22 mi away

    42/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 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 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10710 Midlothian Turnpike Suite 127, Richmond, VA 23235
    View profile for Lisa Rose, Counselor(804) 220-0903

  21. #21 Danielle Crane, Counselor

    Based in Richmond, 22 mi away

    41/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10710 Midlothian Turnpike Suite 127, Richmond, VA 23235
    View profile for Danielle Crane, Counselor(804) 220-0903

  22. #22 Jenna Reynolds, Counselor

    Based in Richmond, 22 mi away

    41/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10710 Midlothian Turnpike Suite 127, Richmond, VA 23235
    View profile for Jenna Reynolds, Counselor(804) 220-0903

  23. #23 Arts For Replenishment & Change

    Based in Richmond, 22 mi away

    41/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–6 PM · Tue 10 AM–2 PM · Wed 10 AM–6:30 PM · Thu 9:30 AM–2 PM · Fri 10 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    530 E Main St #420, Richmond, VA 23219
    View profile for Arts For Replenishment & Change(804) 305-2295

  24. #24 Family Guidance Centers

    Based in Richmond, 25 mi away

    40/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 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–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4908 Monument Ave Unit 101, Richmond, VA 23230
    View profile for Family Guidance Centers(804) 743-0960

Also serving Petersburg

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 Petersburg
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Alternative Counseling Group3.0★ (1)In Petersburg
Carla F. Jones, LCSW/COMPASSION COUNSELING LLC5.0★ (1)In Petersburg
Carter Amy PhDIn Petersburg
Child, Parent & Family InstituteIn Petersburg
Community Counseling Group5.0★ (3)In Petersburg
Demetria C. Brown, PsyDIn Petersburg
Destiny Services4.1★ (9)In Petersburg
District 19 Community Services Brd2.8★ (16)In Petersburg
District 19 Mental Health1.0★ (2)In Petersburg
Dr. Thresa H. Simon, MD5.0★ (1)In Petersburg
Extreme Counseling Solutions4.0★ (3)In Petersburg
Family Services Inc.4.6★ (11)In Petersburg
Hiram Davis Medical Center3.0★ (1)In Petersburg
Ivy Counseling CenterIn Petersburg
Petersburg CounselingIn Petersburg
Prosperous Beginnings, LLC4.7★ (12)In Petersburg
Taylor's Enhanced Living Taylor Starkewood Enterprises4.0★ (1)In Petersburg
Threatt CounselingIn Petersburg
Unity Family Services5.0★ (1)In Petersburg
Youth and Family Counseling ServicesIn Petersburg

How we ranked Petersburg child and teen therapists

We scored 24 Petersburg 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 Petersburg 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 Petersburg: frequently asked questions

Who is the best child and teen therapist in Petersburg?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked child and teen therapist in Petersburg, VA is Sandra H Henderson, PhD, Tuckahoe Child Psychology, PLLC with an RP Score of 58/100. It has 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews. Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Chesterfield (#2) and Virginia South Psychiatric (#3) follow. We ranked 24 child and teen therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many child and teen therapists are there in Petersburg?

RankedPsychologists ranks 24 child and teen therapists serving Petersburg, VA. 1 of them is based in Petersburg; 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 Petersburg work on weekends?

7 of 24 ranked child and teen therapists post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Chesterfield (#2), Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Richmond (#5) and Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Midlothian (#6). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Petersburg child and teen therapists have?

The median Google rating among 24 rated child and teen therapists in Petersburg is 4.5★, with a median of 17 reviews. Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Midlothian has the most, 333 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Petersburg count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Petersburg 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 Petersburg 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 Petersburg

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 24 child and teen therapists serving Petersburg.

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