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Best Child And Teen Therapists in South Laurel, MD (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in South Laurel: Rona Benhorin, Ph.D., RP Score 64/100; 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

  2. 17

    Most-reviewed: Bloom Health Centers - Columbia, 402 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 185 ranked; ranked #17.

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

185 South Laurel child and teen therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 55 open Saturdays and 31 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 185 rated practices.

Top 10 child and teen therapists in South Laurel 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 South Laurel at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Rona Benhorin, Ph.D.644.0★ (4)Rockville, 15 mi away—Overall
2Kenneth Stefano & Associates623.6★ (8)Rockville, 18 mi away——
3Annapolis Child and Family Therapy Center625.0★ (7)Annapolis, 18 mi awaySat · Evenings—
4MSA The Child & Adolescent Center622.5★ (45)Columbia, 7 mi awayEvenings—
5Little Minds Therapy605.0★ (4)Bethesda, 14 mi awayEvenings—
6Lindsey Dogali, PhD, PsychTesting4Kids605.0★ (5)Bethesda, 15 mi away——
7Mohammed Younus, MD PA595.0★ (6)Baltimore, 23 mi awaySat · Sun—
8Getzoff Elizabeth A595.0★ (3)Baltimore, 23 mi away——
9Pursuit of Wellness585.0★ (4)Baltimore, 21 mi awaySat—
10Resilient Child Therapy Institute585.0★ (6)Largo, 12 mi away——

The 185 best child and teen therapists in South Laurel, 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 South Laurel

    #1 Rona Benhorin, Ph.D.

    Based in Rockville, 15 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    625 Muriel St, Rockville, MD 20852
    View profile for Rona Benhorin, Ph.D.(301) 412-8228

  5. #5 Little Minds Therapy

    Based in Bethesda, 14 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7910 Woodmont Ave #940, Bethesda, MD 20814
    View profile for Little Minds Therapy(240) 342-6768

  7. #7 Mohammed Younus, MD PA

    Based in Baltimore, 23 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue closed · Wed 3 PM–5 PM · Thu closed · Fri 3 PM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 12 PM–5 PM
    Address
    1501 Sulgrave Ave Ste 100 Room L, Baltimore, MD 21209
    View profile for Mohammed Younus, MD PA(410) 929-4260

  8. #8 Getzoff Elizabeth A

    Based in Baltimore, 23 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    1708 W Rogers Ave, Baltimore, MD 21209
    View profile for Getzoff Elizabeth A(410) 578-8600

  9. #9 Pursuit of Wellness

    Based in Baltimore, 21 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 12 PM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2900 Chestnut Ave, Baltimore, MD 21211
    View profile for Pursuit of Wellness(443) 681-9722

  12. #12 Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Silver Spring

    Based in Silver Spring, 10 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.5★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 56 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–11 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–9:30 PM
    Address
    1370 Lamberton Dr Suite 13, Silver Spring, MD 20902
    View profile for Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Silver Spring(202) 915-2842

  13. #13 All Star ABA Therapy

    Based in Baltimore, 23 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 4.7★ from 62 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 62 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1777 Reisterstown Rd #110, Baltimore, MD 21208
    View profile for All Star ABA Therapy(443) 714-6193

  14. #14 Actify ABA

    Based in Baltimore, 18 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 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–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6340 Security Blvd Ste 100-1227, Baltimore, MD 21207
    View profile for Actify ABA(410) 929-0988

  15. #15 Children's Specialized ABA

    Based in Owings Mills, 25 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 3.9★ from 25 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.9★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat closed · Sun 9 AM–8 PM
    Address
    500 Redland Ct, Owings Mills, MD 21117
    View profile for Children's Specialized ABA(443) 363-1196

  18. #18 Brighter Strides ABA Therapy

    Based in Owings Mills, 23 mi away

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10451 Mill Run Cir #400, Owings Mills, MD 21117
    View profile for Brighter Strides ABA Therapy(410) 609-6357

  19. #19 Baltimore Adolescent Treatment

    Based in Baltimore, 20 mi away

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 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–Fri 11:23 AM–7:23 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2901 Druid Park Dr # A201, Baltimore, MD 21215
    View profile for Baltimore Adolescent Treatment(410) 728-5551

  20. #20 Above and Beyond ABA Therapy

    Based in Baltimore, 20 mi away

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1820 Lancaster St, Baltimore, MD 21231
    View profile for Above and Beyond ABA Therapy(410) 847-2353

  22. #22 Clinical Solutions Inc

    Based in Calverton, 5 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.6★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

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

    • 3.6★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4000 Blackburn Ln, Burtonsville, MD 20866
    View profile for Clinical Solutions Inc(301) 421-4241

  25. #25 Bethesda Play Therapy and Healing Center

    Based in Bethesda, 14 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue–Thu 9 AM–7:30 PM · Fri–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4405 East-West Hwy Ste 412, Bethesda, MD 20814
    View profile for Bethesda Play Therapy and Healing Center(301) 821-1723

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

child and teen therapists in South Laurel, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Carrie Holland-Lee, Counselor555.0★ (10)23 mi
27Elisza Fisher, Counselor555.0★ (9)23 mi
28Amr El-Beshir, Counselor545.0★ (6)23 mi
29The Educational Resource Group (The ERG)544.5★ (30)14 mi
30HoneyTree Therapy544.9★ (15)10 mi
31Morakinyo Akintunde O PHD544.8★ (4)23 mi
32Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Annapolis544.7★ (60)17 mi
33Ally Behavior Centers544.3★ (15)4 mi
34Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Washington, D.C.544.4★ (37)15 mi
35Pamela G. Luttig, PhD, psychologist for children, adolescents, and families544.4★ (7)18 mi
36Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Washington, D.C.534.3★ (19)15 mi
37Jason M Goldberg LCSW-C LLC534.2★ (10)14 mi
38Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry McLean534.7★ (120)20 mi
39CapitolHill Consortium for Counseling & Consultation LLC (CCCC)534.4★ (189)15 mi
40Jonah Green and Associates, LLC524.6★ (19)13 mi
41Center For Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)524.0★ (3)5 mi
42Acorn Health ABA Therapy North Baltimore - Silver Spring525.0★ (5)6 mi
43Parkhurst Associates Mental Health Services523.7★ (3)15 mi
44Washington Psychological Wellness524.7★ (78)21 mi
45Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Baltimore524.6★ (70)20 mi
46Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Baltimore514.7★ (52)21 mi
47HOPE + WELLNESS515.0★ (20)15 mi
48Amigo Care ABA514.8★ (17)9 mi
49Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Alexandria514.7★ (97)22 mi
50Better Together Family Therapy515.0★ (3)12 mi

Also serving South Laurel

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 South Laurel
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Acorn Health ABA Therapy - Upper Marlboro3.0★ (2)18 mi
Bethesda Psychological and Family Services, LLC5.0★ (2)14 mi
Breakthrough Therapeutic Concepts, LLC.1.0★ (2)17 mi
Candice Kordish, Counselor5.0★ (2)12 mi
Dr. Joshua A. Weiner, MD5.0★ (2)20 mi
Dr. Valerie G. Slattery, PhD - Psychologist5.0★ (2)20 mi
Duane M. Isava, PhD5.0★ (2)12 mi
Hope Robinson, Counselor5.0★ (2)19 mi
Jennifer Greenspun, Counselor5.0★ (2)19 mi
Jessica Echeverry, Counselor5.0★ (2)19 mi
Life Christian Counseling Network4.5★ (2)19 mi
Lucas Lengrand, Counselor5.0★ (2)12 mi
Natalie Elwell, Counselor5.0★ (2)19 mi
Safe Harbor Christian Counseling3.0★ (2)6 mi
Safe Harbor Christian Counseling1.5★ (2)9 mi
Safe Harbor Christian Counseling5.0★ (2)10 mi
Safe Harbor Christian Counseling3.0★ (2)18 mi
SOL Mental Health3.0★ (2)11 mi
Storybook ABA Therapy in Maryland5.0★ (2)11 mi
Vanessa Hong, Ph.D.5.0★ (2)14 mi

How we ranked South Laurel child and teen therapists

We scored 185 South Laurel 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 South Laurel 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 South Laurel: frequently asked questions

Who is the best child and teen therapist in South Laurel?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked child and teen therapist in South Laurel, MD is Rona Benhorin, Ph.D. with an RP Score of 64/100. It has 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews. Kenneth Stefano & Associates (#2) and Annapolis Child and Family Therapy Center (#3) follow. We ranked 185 child and teen therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many child and teen therapists are there in South Laurel?

RankedPsychologists ranks 185 child and teen therapists serving South Laurel, MD. 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 South Laurel work on weekends?

55 of 185 ranked child and teen therapists post Saturday hours and 31 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Annapolis Child and Family Therapy Center (#3), Mohammed Younus, MD PA (#7) and Pursuit of Wellness (#9). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do South Laurel child and teen therapists have?

The median Google rating among 185 rated child and teen therapists in South Laurel is 4.7★, with a median of 9 reviews. Bloom Health Centers - Columbia has the most, 402 reviews, and ranks #17. 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 South Laurel count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the South Laurel 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 South Laurel 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 South Laurel

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 185 child and teen therapists serving South Laurel.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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