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Best Child And Teen Therapists in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Ponte Vedra Beach: Sisbarro Education & Counseling, RP Score 71/100; 4.8★ from 9 Google reviews.

  2. 15

    Most-reviewed: Dr. Justin D'Arienzo, Psychologist and Relationship Expert, 423 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 36 ranked; ranked #15.

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36 Ponte Vedra Beach child and teen therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 10 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 36 rated practices.

Top 10 child and teen therapists in Ponte Vedra Beach 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 Ponte Vedra Beach at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Sisbarro Education & Counseling714.8★ (9)Jacksonville, 8 mi away—Overall
2North Florida Learning & Behavioral Health, LLC695.0★ (8)Jacksonville, 10 mi away——
3Rebecca Penna, PhD673.7★ (3)Jacksonville Beach, 3 mi away——
4Foundations Pediatrics Assessment and Treatment Center664.7★ (15)Saint Augustine, 15 mi away——
5Cannon Psychological Services655.0★ (10)Jacksonville, 16 mi away——
6Nautilus Behavioral Health, PLLC593.8★ (6)Jacksonville, 16 mi away——
7Behavior Management Consultants594.0★ (4)Jacksonville, 16 mi away——
8First Coast Therapy Group Inc584.3★ (4)Ponte Vedra BeachSat—
9Beaches Therapy - DBT & Trauma584.1★ (25)Jacksonville Beach, 2 mi awaySat · Evenings—
10Ellie Mental Health564.4★ (7)Ponte Vedra Beach——

The 36 best child and teen therapists in Ponte Vedra Beach, 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.

  3. #3 Rebecca Penna, PhD

    Based in Jacksonville Beach, 3 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1361 13th Ave S #270, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
    View profile for Rebecca Penna, PhD(904) 376-3800

  7. #7 Behavior Management Consultants

    Based in Jacksonville, 16 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    12421 San Jose Blvd #300, Jacksonville, FL 32223
    View profile for Behavior Management Consultants(904) 619-8430

  8. #8 First Coast Therapy Group Inc

    Based in Ponte Vedra Beach

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews, based in Ponte Vedra Beach.

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

    • 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    6 Fairfield Blvd Ste 12 room 6, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
    View profile for First Coast Therapy Group Inc(904) 280-8555

  9. #9 Beaches Therapy - DBT & Trauma

    Based in Jacksonville Beach, 2 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.1★ from 25 Google reviews, 2 mi from Ponte Vedra Beach.

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

    • 4.1★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed 8 AM–6 PM · Thu 9 AM–7:30 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1552 Roberts Dr, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
    View profile for Beaches Therapy - DBT & Trauma(904) 299-3420

  10. #10 Ellie Mental Health

    Based in Ponte Vedra Beach

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, based in Ponte Vedra Beach.

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

    • 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1102 A1A N Ste 203, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
    View profile for Ellie Mental Health(904) 569-6875

  12. #12 Mandala Wellness

    Based in Ponte Vedra Beach

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, based in Ponte Vedra Beach.

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

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    183 Landrum Ln #204, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
    View profile for Mandala Wellness(904) 834-7581

  13. #13 Ponte Vedra Psychologists

    Based in Ponte Vedra Beach

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, based in Ponte Vedra Beach.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 10 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2304 Sawgrass Village Dr, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
    View profile for Ponte Vedra Psychologists(904) 285-4229

  14. #14 The Morris Center

    Based in Ponte Vedra Beach

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and proximity: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, based in Ponte Vedra Beach.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:45 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
    View profile for The Morris Center(904) 834-2482

  15. #15 Dr. Justin D'Arienzo, Psychologist and Relationship Expert

    Based in Jacksonville, 16 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 423 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 423 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    6058 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32217
    View profile for Dr. Justin D'Arienzo, Psychologist and Relationship Expert(904) 379-8094

  16. #16 David C Blackmon, PhD

    Based in Jacksonville Beach, 1 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, 1 mi from Ponte Vedra Beach.

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

    • 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9:30 AM–5 PM · Tue 11 AM–5 PM · Wed 11 AM–8 PM · Thu 11 AM–5 PM · Fri 9:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1400 Marsh Landing Pkwy Ste 112, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
    View profile for David C Blackmon, PhD(904) 333-3389

  17. #17 Samaha Psychology, LLC

    Based in Fleming Island, 22 mi away

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 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–Tue 9:30 AM–1 PM · Wed–Thu 9:30 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1845 Town Center Blvd Ste 205, Fleming Island, FL 32003
    View profile for Samaha Psychology, LLC(904) 274-4946

  18. #18 Ellie Mental Health

    Based in Jacksonville, 10 mi away

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    10245 Centurion Pkwy N Suite 200, Jacksonville, FL 32256
    View profile for Ellie Mental Health(904) 674-3521

  19. #19 Dr. Robi E. Tamargo, Psy.D.

    Based in Jacksonville, 5 mi away

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    13500 Sutton Park Dr S, Jacksonville, FL 32224
    View profile for Dr. Robi E. Tamargo, Psy.D.(904) 834-7138

  21. #21 Greener Side Counseling LLC

    Based in Jacksonville, 14 mi away

    53/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.5★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 3.5★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–6 PM · Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 8 AM–6 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–2 PM
    Address
    9957 Moorings Dr Ste 302, Jacksonville, FL 32257
    View profile for Greener Side Counseling LLC(888) 793-2304

  23. #23 Thought Wise Counseling & Neuropsychology Jacksonville

    Based in Jacksonville, 15 mi away

    50/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Neuropsychologist”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2950 Halcyon Ln Ste 704, Jacksonville, FL 32223
    View profile for Thought Wise Counseling & Neuropsychology Jacksonville(904) 822-0337

  24. #24 Jamie H. Kopp, LMHC

    Based in Jacksonville, 10 mi away

    50/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8825 Perimeter Park Blvd #601, Jacksonville, FL 32216
    View profile for Jamie H. Kopp, LMHC(904) 891-2576

All 36 child and teen therapists

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #36, in RP Score order; each links to its profile.

child and teen therapists in Ponte Vedra Beach, ranks 26 to 36
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Beacon Pediatric Behavioral Health493.7★ (6)16 mi
27Harmony United Psychiatric Care494.8★ (46)16 mi
28Gabriel Ybarra PhD492.3★ (16)12 mi
29Positive Development, LLC485.0★ (5)13 mi
30OPA Behavioral Health485.0★ (3)12 mi
31Mara's Lighthouse Counseling Center483.6★ (73)12 mi
32Serene Mind Counseling + Evaluations475.0★ (3)19 mi
33New Path Psychological Services463.2★ (10)14 mi
34Child Guidance Center445.0★ (9)20 mi
35ES Counseling, LLC433.8★ (11)20 mi
36Angel Kids Pediatrics - Normandy434.1★ (372)24 mi

Also serving Ponte Vedra Beach

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 Ponte Vedra Beach
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Balance Behavioral Therapy, Liz Moscarillo, MS, LMHC5.0★ (5)In Ponte Vedra Beach
Baptist Behavioral Health - AgeWell Center4.9★ (15)In Ponte Vedra Beach
Branch Lane Psychotherapy5.0★ (22)In Ponte Vedra Beach
Coast Counseling & Healing4.4★ (7)In Ponte Vedra Beach
Coastal Beaches Therapy - Amy Pope-Latham, LCSW5.0★ (16)In Ponte Vedra Beach
Cynthia C. Wingate, MA, LMHC4.8★ (23)In Ponte Vedra Beach
Dr. Justin K. Spooner M.D4.6★ (54)In Ponte Vedra Beach
Empower Through Play5.0★ (7)In Ponte Vedra Beach
Jane Young Hill LCSW5.0★ (6)In Ponte Vedra Beach
Lewis J. Moskowitz, Ph.D., L.M.H.C.5.0★ (9)In Ponte Vedra Beach
Life Transitions Counseling5.0★ (5)In Ponte Vedra Beach
Mind Care Wellness Center5.0★ (8)In Ponte Vedra Beach
Naomi T. Jacobs, PhD5.0★ (12)In Ponte Vedra Beach
Ponte Vedra Psychiatry5.0★ (5)In Ponte Vedra Beach
Psych Ed Connections4.1★ (14)In Ponte Vedra Beach
Serenity Mental Health Centers - Nocatee4.4★ (252)In Ponte Vedra Beach
Summit Pediatric Psychiatry5.0★ (9)In Ponte Vedra Beach
The Healing Playroom, PLLC5.0★ (5)In Ponte Vedra Beach
Unlockt™ - Nocatee5.0★ (31)In Ponte Vedra Beach
Valerie Brink LMHC PA4.0★ (16)In Ponte Vedra Beach

How we ranked Ponte Vedra Beach child and teen therapists

We scored 36 Ponte Vedra Beach 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 Ponte Vedra Beach 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 Ponte Vedra Beach: frequently asked questions

Who is the best child and teen therapist in Ponte Vedra Beach?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked child and teen therapist in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL is Sisbarro Education & Counseling with an RP Score of 71/100. It has 4.8★ from 9 Google reviews. North Florida Learning & Behavioral Health, LLC (#2) and Rebecca Penna, PhD (#3) follow. We ranked 36 child and teen therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many child and teen therapists are there in Ponte Vedra Beach?

RankedPsychologists ranks 36 child and teen therapists serving Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. 5 of them are based in Ponte Vedra Beach; 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 Ponte Vedra Beach work on weekends?

10 of 36 ranked child and teen therapists post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are First Coast Therapy Group Inc (#8), Beaches Therapy - DBT & Trauma (#9) and Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Jacksonville (#11). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Ponte Vedra Beach child and teen therapists have?

The median Google rating among 36 rated child and teen therapists in Ponte Vedra Beach is 4.4★, with a median of 9 reviews. Dr. Justin D'Arienzo, Psychologist and Relationship Expert has the most, 423 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 Ponte Vedra Beach count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Ponte Vedra Beach 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 Ponte Vedra Beach 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 Ponte Vedra Beach

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 36 child and teen therapists serving Ponte Vedra Beach.

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