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Best Child And Teen Therapists in Sarasota Springs, FL (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Sarasota Springs: Henry A. Tenenbaum Phd, PHD, RP Score 72/100; 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews.

  2. 10

    Most-reviewed: Center of Revitalizing Psychiatry, 351 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 22 ranked; ranked #10.

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

22 Sarasota Springs child and teen therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 4 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 22 rated practices.

Top 10 child and teen therapists in Sarasota Springs 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 Sarasota Springs at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Henry A. Tenenbaum Phd, PHD723.4★ (5)Sarasota, 3 mi away—Overall
2Children's Psychological Services, LLC695.0★ (6)Bradenton, 6 mi awaySat · Evenings—
3Parent and Child Psychological Services684.8★ (10)Sarasota, 3 mi awayEvenings—
4Planting Seeds Therapy675.0★ (3)Sarasota, 3 mi awayEvenings—
5Herrera Psychology654.5★ (13)Sarasota, 6 mi away——
6Aplomb Consulting and Education Solutions, LLC645.0★ (5)Palmetto, 15 mi away——
7It Begins Within Therapy625.0★ (36)Sarasota, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8NowPsych, Sean Paul MD594.8★ (132)Sarasota, 2 mi awayEvenings—
9Center for Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, LLC594.9★ (7)Sarasota, 4 mi awayEvenings—
10Center of Revitalizing Psychiatry574.3★ (351)Sarasota, 3 mi awayEveningsMost reviews

The 22 best child and teen therapists in Sarasota Springs, 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. Ranked #1 in Sarasota Springs

    #1 Henry A. Tenenbaum Phd, PHD

    Based in Sarasota, 3 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    2803 Fruitville Rd #136, Sarasota, FL 34237
    View profile for Henry A. Tenenbaum Phd, PHD(941) 737-4878

  4. #4 Planting Seeds Therapy

    Based in Sarasota, 3 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–7 PM · Tue–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3300 S Tamiami Trl Ste 7, Sarasota, FL 34239
    View profile for Planting Seeds Therapy(941) 799-1449

  5. #5 Herrera Psychology

    Based in Sarasota, 6 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 4.5★ from 13 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–4 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    8830 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34238
    View profile for Herrera Psychology(813) 395-9049

  8. #8 NowPsych, Sean Paul MD

    Based in Sarasota, 2 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.8★ from 132 Google reviews, 2 mi from Sarasota Springs.

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

    • 4.8★ from 132 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2201 Cantu Ct Ste 104, Sarasota, FL 34232
    View profile for NowPsych, Sean Paul MD(941) 405-3020

  9. #9 Center for Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, LLC

    Based in Sarasota, 4 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2477 Stickney Point Rd Suite 200A, Sarasota, FL 34231
    View profile for Center for Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, LLC(941) 893-7383

  11. #11 Davenport Psychology

    Based in Sarasota, 4 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, 4 mi from Sarasota Springs.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1608 Oak St, Sarasota, FL 34236
    View profile for Davenport Psychology(941) 702-2457

  12. #12 Banyan Psychological Center

    Based in Sarasota, 3 mi away

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, 3 mi from Sarasota Springs.

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8:30 AM–8 PM · Tue 8:30 AM–7 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 8:30 AM–7 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2426 Bee Ridge Rd C, Sarasota, FL 34239
    View profile for Banyan Psychological Center(941) 212-0422

  15. #15 Duncan Tashawna K PHD

    Based in Bradenton, 10 mi away

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.1★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

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

    • 4.1★ from 17 Google reviews
    Address
    5245 Office Park Blvd Ste 105, Bradenton, FL 34203
    View profile for Duncan Tashawna K PHD(941) 751-7545

  16. #16 Eddy Regnier, PHD

    Based in Sarasota, 4 mi away

    53/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, 4 mi from Sarasota Springs.

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

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2155 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34237
    View profile for Eddy Regnier, PHD(941) 365-2962

  17. #17 Katie Humphrey, Counselor

    Based in Sarasota, 6 mi away

    52/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6600 University Pkwy Ste 304, Sarasota, FL 34240
    View profile for Katie Humphrey, Counselor(941) 667-3600

  18. #18 Linda Kroll LCSW

    Based in Sarasota, 4 mi away

    52/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, 4 mi from Sarasota Springs.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 11 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    2477 Stickney Point Rd Bldg b ste 115b, Sarasota, FL 34231
    View profile for Linda Kroll LCSW(941) 751-0600

  19. #19 Dr. Patricia Dixon

    Based in Palmetto, 15 mi away

    50/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 11 Google reviews
    Address
    C, 1303 10th St E Bldg C, Unit, Palmetto, FL 34221
    View profile for Dr. Patricia Dixon(941) 479-7866

  20. #20 Ellie Mental Health

    Based in Bradenton, 15 mi away

    47/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5801 21st Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34209
    View profile for Ellie Mental Health(941) 778-4888

  21. #21 OPA Behavioral Health

    Based in Bradenton, 15 mi away

    46/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1880 59th St W #1880, Bradenton, FL 34209
    View profile for OPA Behavioral Health(941) 263-7222

  22. #22 Carter Psychology Center

    Based in Bradenton, 12 mi away

    45/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 2.5★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 2.5★ from 42 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4835 27th St W, Bradenton, FL 34207
    View profile for Carter Psychology Center(941) 753-0064

Also serving Sarasota Springs

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 Sarasota Springs
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Banyan Sprout, Inc.5 mi
Bright Minds Psychology14 mi
Center for Child Behavior10 mi
Child & Adolescent Psych Solutions, LLC9 mi
Davenport Psychology4.0★ (2)15 mi
Donald A. Mcmurray, PHD4 mi
Dr. Charles R. Davenport; Licensed Psychologist4 mi
Dr. Krista Cournoyer6 mi
Family Tree Behavioral Care4 mi
Jack A. Peverill, PHD10 mi
Leigh Gordon, LCSW Child, Adolescent and Adult psychotherapy5.0★ (1)3 mi
Marilyn Reynolds Licensed School Psychologist5.0★ (1)3 mi
Mc Kay Diane a PhD4 mi
Parrish Evaluation and Assessment Center4 mi
Parsons Nancy3 mi
Psych For Kids10 mi
Robert Boxley Ph.D5.0★ (1)9 mi
Suncoast Psycho Metric Inc4 mi
Therapy SRQ5.0★ (1)4 mi
Wildflower Psych - Dr. Anna Hung5.0★ (2)3 mi

How we ranked Sarasota Springs child and teen therapists

We scored 22 Sarasota Springs 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 Sarasota Springs 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 Sarasota Springs: frequently asked questions

Who is the best child and teen therapist in Sarasota Springs?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked child and teen therapist in Sarasota Springs, FL is Henry A. Tenenbaum Phd, PHD with an RP Score of 72/100. It has 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews. Children's Psychological Services, LLC (#2) and Parent and Child Psychological Services (#3) follow. We ranked 22 child and teen therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many child and teen therapists are there in Sarasota Springs?

RankedPsychologists ranks 22 child and teen therapists serving Sarasota Springs, 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 Sarasota Springs work on weekends?

4 of 22 ranked child and teen therapists post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Children's Psychological Services, LLC (#2), It Begins Within Therapy (#7) and Davenport Psychology (#11). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Sarasota Springs child and teen therapists have?

The median Google rating among 22 rated child and teen therapists in Sarasota Springs is 4.8★, with a median of 10 reviews. Center of Revitalizing Psychiatry has the most, 351 reviews, and ranks #10. 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 Sarasota Springs count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Sarasota Springs 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 Sarasota Springs 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 Sarasota Springs

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 22 child and teen therapists serving Sarasota Springs.

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