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Best Child And Teen Therapists in Vaughan, ON (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Vaughan: CARE Ltd - Centre for Autism Remediation & Education, ABA/IBI Behavior Therapy, ABA Family Training, RP Score 73/100; 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 4 PM.

  2. 50

    Most-reviewed: Healing Roots Therapy, 191 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 112 ranked; ranked #50.

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

112 Vaughan child and teen therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 78 open Saturdays and 44 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 112 rated practices.

Top 10 child and teen therapists in Vaughan 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 Vaughan at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1CARE Ltd - Centre for Autism Remediation & Education, ABA/IBI Behavior Therapy, ABA Family Training735.0★ (7)VaughanSatOverall
2Cohen Nicky Dr704.3★ (6)North York, 14 km away——
3Roots & Tales Clinic-North York685.0★ (7)North York, 14 km awaySat · Evenings—
4Flourish Health Services674.7★ (15)Toronto, 25 km awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Positive Kids Inc673.9★ (11)Toronto, 14 km awaySat—
6MindSproutLab674.9★ (12)East York, 14 km awaySun · Evenings—
7Foundations for Emotional Wellness674.9★ (44)Toronto, 22 km awaySat · Evenings—
8New Path Child & Adolescent Psychology Centre674.2★ (5)Markham, 8 km awayEvenings—
9InnerSight Psychotherapy Inc.664.9★ (86)VaughanSat · Sun · Evenings—
10Dr. Robin Alter663.7★ (3)North York, 5 km awayEvenings—

The 112 best child and teen therapists in Vaughan, 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. 73/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    8611 Weston Rd, Vaughan, ON L4L 9P1
  2. Based in North York, 14 km away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    491 Lawrence Ave W #203, North York, ON M5M 1C7
  3. Based in North York, 14 km away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat 10 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    156 Duncan Mill Rd Unit 6, North York, ON M3B 3N2
  4. Based in Toronto, 25 km away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    2243 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4E 1G1
  5. Based in Toronto, 14 km away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychotherapist”, 3.9★ from 11 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.9★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3440 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4N 2M9
  6. Based in East York, 14 km away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychotherapist”, 4.9★ from 12 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 4:30 PM–9 PM · Sat closed · Sun 12 PM–4 PM
    Address
    2454 Bayview Ave Unit 211, North York, ON M2L 1A6
  7. Based in North York, 5 km away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 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–Thu 12 PM–7 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    1 Promenade Cir Suite 301A, Thornhill, ON L4J 4P8
  8. Based in Toronto, 20 km away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 9:30 AM–5 PM · Thu 9:30 AM–6 PM · Fri 9:30 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    415 Bloor St W Unit 201, Toronto, ON M5S 1X6
  9. Based in Richmond Hill, 6 km away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 10 AM–8 PM · Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    147 Oxford St, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 4L6
  10. Based in Toronto, 15 km away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    132 Craighurst Ave, Toronto, ON M4R 1K2
  11. Based in Toronto, 24 km away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 10 AM–3:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1903 Queen St E Main Unit, Toronto, ON M4L 1H3
  12. 64/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 3.5★ from 28 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.5★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    402 Bloomington Rd, Aurora, ON L4G 0L9
  13. Based in Ajax, 36 km away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 137 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 137 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–9 PM
    Address
    567 Kingston Rd W, Ajax, ON L1S 6M1
  14. Based in North York, 10 km away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 136 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 136 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 10 AM–5 PM
    Address
    20 De Boers Dr Unit 230, North York, ON M3J 0H1
  15. Based in Mississauga, 26 km away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychotherapist”, 4.0★ from 27 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    Office, 420 Britannia Rd E Suite 200A, Mississauga, ON L4Z 3L5
  16. Based in North York, 6 km away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 168 Google reviews, 6 km from Vaughan.

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

    • 5.0★ from 168 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–8 PM · Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    7787 Yonge St, Thornhill, ON L3T 7L2
  17. #25 Capct

    Based in Brampton, 28 km away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    17 Saddletree Trail, Brampton, ON L6X 4M5

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

child and teen therapists in Vaughan, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Rosalie Hall623.9★ (44)22 km
27The Counselling Centre614.2★ (10)4 km
28Willoway Centre615.0★ (28)10 km
29Whitehouse Psychotherapy614.6★ (11)6 km
30CBT Psychology for Personal Development614.0★ (29)6 km
31Eternal Minds - Counselling & Psychotherapy Center615.0★ (5)6 km
32Vaughan Psychologists604.7★ (7)In Vaughan
33York Region CBT604.4★ (8)In Vaughan
34Young Sprouts Therapy604.9★ (16)4 km
35Advanced Psychology Services, Richmond Hill604.7★ (57)7 km
36Kalm Wellness Therapy Inc. - North York Psychotherapists595.0★ (25)14 km
37Vaughan Psychologists594.2★ (5)2 km
38InnerQore Health Psychology and Wellness595.0★ (11)6 km
39Clear Teen Therapy595.0★ (5)24 km
40CBT Wellness & Virtual Services584.1★ (23)13 km
41Counselling & Behaviour: A Mental Health & Psychotherapy Clinic in Toronto584.7★ (13)14 km
42Counselling 2 Wellness. Etobicoke | Individual Counselling | Couples, Relationships, Marriage Therapy | 2360 Bloor574.8★ (37)21 km
43Surrey Place573.9★ (12)8 km
44Orchid Psychotherapy Inc575.0★ (8)17 km
45Reflections Therapy575.0★ (15)18 km
46The Crystal Ladder Learning Centre573.8★ (28)In Vaughan
47Toronto Psychologists: Dr. Stacy Lekkos565.0★ (5)16 km
48Toronto Counselling Centre for Teens564.9★ (21)21 km
49The Redpath Centre563.9★ (17)17 km
50Healing Roots Therapy564.8★ (191)29 km

Also serving Vaughan

20 more child and teen therapists within 40 km 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 Vaughan
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Anamav5.0★ (16)In Vaughan
Back To Health Osteopathy and Wellness4.9★ (168)In Vaughan
Batool Psychotherapy & Wellness5.0★ (14)In Vaughan
CBT Psychotherapy for OCD & Panic Attack Therapist in Vaughan/ IH Psychotherapy5.0★ (13)In Vaughan
Christine Henein Psychotherapy5.0★ (11)In Vaughan
Counselling Services for York Region – Vaughan Psychologist4.8★ (39)In Vaughan
Hope Restored Counselling & Psychotherapy Center5.0★ (13)In Vaughan
Inner Summits5.0★ (14)In Vaughan
InnerSight Psychotherapy Inc.4.8★ (50)In Vaughan
Life and Family Counselling4.7★ (25)In Vaughan
Mind Wings Counselling Services5.0★ (24)In Vaughan
Mindset First Mental Health & Performance Inc.4.9★ (27)In Vaughan
Nilou Nikou Professional Psychotherapy Services4.8★ (22)In Vaughan
Psychotherapy Essence5.0★ (29)In Vaughan
Purposeful Change Psychotherapy4.9★ (143)In Vaughan
Reach Beyond Behaviour Therapy Inc.5.0★ (28)In Vaughan
Star Holistic Services Inc.5.0★ (36)In Vaughan
Talk to Heal Counselling - Vaughan Therapists4.5★ (11)In Vaughan
Two Can Talk - Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy & Autism Services4.7★ (38)In Vaughan
Your Story Counselling4.7★ (61)In Vaughan

How we ranked Vaughan child and teen therapists

We scored 112 Vaughan 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 13, 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 Vaughan 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 Vaughan: frequently asked questions

Who is the best child and teen therapist in Vaughan?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked child and teen therapist in Vaughan, ON is CARE Ltd - Centre for Autism Remediation & Education, ABA/IBI Behavior Therapy, ABA Family Training with an RP Score of 73/100. It has 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 4 PM. Cohen Nicky Dr (#2) and Roots & Tales Clinic-North York (#3) follow. We ranked 112 child and teen therapists on eight factors, last updated November 13, 2026.

How many child and teen therapists are there in Vaughan?

RankedPsychologists ranks 112 child and teen therapists serving Vaughan, ON. 8 of them are based in Vaughan; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 km 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 Vaughan work on weekends?

78 of 112 ranked child and teen therapists post Saturday hours and 44 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are CARE Ltd - Centre for Autism Remediation & Education, ABA/IBI Behavior Therapy, ABA Family Training (#1), Roots & Tales Clinic-North York (#3) and Flourish Health Services (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Vaughan child and teen therapists have?

The median Google rating among 112 rated child and teen therapists in Vaughan is 4.7★, with a median of 13 reviews. Healing Roots Therapy has the most, 191 reviews, and ranks #50. 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 Vaughan count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 km of the Vaughan city centre, 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 Vaughan 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 Vaughan

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 112 child and teen therapists serving Vaughan.