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Best Child And Teen Therapists in Woodland Hills, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Woodland Hills: Social Scholars Licensed Educational Psychology Inc., RP Score 72/100; 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 21

    Most-reviewed: Simi Psychological Group – Simi Valley's Therapy and Counseling Center, 220 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 124 ranked; ranked #21.

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

124 Woodland Hills child and teen therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 57 open Saturdays and 35 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 124 rated practices.

Top 10 child and teen therapists in Woodland Hills 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 Woodland Hills at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Social Scholars Licensed Educational Psychology Inc.724.6★ (9)Encino, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Coastal Psychological Group725.0★ (13)Woodland Hills——
3Hillcrest Adolescent Treatment Center704.9★ (102)Agoura Hills, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Compass Clinic694.5★ (16)Los Angeles, 13 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Dr. Nancy Krimendahl694.2★ (5)Los Angeles, 11 mi away——
6Psychology and Education Assessment685.0★ (7)Simi Valley, 10 mi awaySat · Evenings—
7Dr. Lesli J. Preuss673.7★ (3)Studio City, 12 mi away——
8Teen Therapy Center674.6★ (11)Woodland HillsSat · Evenings—
9Penny Lane Centers663.2★ (13)North Hollywood, 14 mi away——
10Taylor Supervised Visitation664.6★ (11)Thousand Oaks, 18 mi awaySat · Sun—

The 124 best child and teen therapists in Woodland Hills, 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. Based in Woodland Hills

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    6200 Canoga Ave Ste 110, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
  2. Based in Los Angeles, 13 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 4.5★ from 16 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri closed · Sat–Sun 8:30 AM–6 PM
    Address
    1949 1/2 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
  3. Based in Los Angeles, 11 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    11911 San Vicente Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049
  4. Based in Studio City, 12 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    3921 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604
  5. Based in Woodland Hills

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    5550 CA-27 #150, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
  6. Based in North Hollywood, 14 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 3.2★ from 13 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.2★ from 13 Google reviews
    Address
    10526 Dubnoff Way, North Hollywood, CA 91606
  7. Based in Woodland Hills

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    5550 CA-27 #150, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
  8. Based in Encino, 7 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue 9 AM–6:30 PM · Wed closed · Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    16311 Ventura Blvd #1255, Encino, CA 91436
  9. Based in Sherman Oaks, 10 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.1★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 3.1★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    5541 Colbath Ave, Sherman Oaks, CA 91401
  10. Based in Woodland Hills

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 85 Google reviews, based in Woodland Hills.

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

    • 5.0★ from 85 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue–Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    21031 Ventura Blvd Unit 316, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
  11. Based in Van Nuys, 6 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Neuropsychologist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
    Address
    7023 Jellico Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
  12. Based in Los Angeles, 13 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 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 12 PM–5 PM · Tue 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Wed–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2001 S Barrington Ave Ste 214, Los Angeles, CA 90025
  13. 62/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 220 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 220 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    3695 Alamo St #103, Simi Valley, CA 93063
  14. Based in Malibu, 9 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    914 Las Pulgas Rd, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
  15. Based in Valencia, 17 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 2.1★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.1★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    23822 Valencia Blvd #207, Valencia, CA 91355
  16. Based in Los Angeles, 19 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychologist”, 1.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 1.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    440 Shatto Pl #208, Los Angeles, CA 90020
  17. 60/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    11239 Tampa Ave #206, Porter Ranch, CA 91326

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

child and teen therapists in Woodland Hills, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Kincove Adolescent Therapy and Wellness605.0★ (6)15 mi
27FamilyTime Centers604.8★ (125)12 mi
28BNI Teen Treatment Centers594.0★ (20)11 mi
29Sharon Arbel Ph.D. & Associates595.0★ (3)7 mi
30Reflect Neuropsychology595.0★ (5)3 mi
31Dr Lori Perman PsyD LMFT595.0★ (5)12 mi
32Cornerstone Counseling Center of Simi Valley594.9★ (174)11 mi
33Counseling 4 Kids584.5★ (8)20 mi
34Key Healthcare585.0★ (11)15 mi
35Beachside Teen Treatment Center584.6★ (86)17 mi
36Hope Therapy & Psychiatry Center575.0★ (5)7 mi
37Samantha Wyllie, MA., MFT575.0★ (5)11 mi
38Ronit Farzam, Ph.D.574.8★ (20)12 mi
39Heather Lin, M.D., Med. Corp., Calabasas572.3★ (3)6 mi
40Los Angeles Therapy Institute574.7★ (14)12 mi
41Fulton Psychological Group574.3★ (8)3 mi
42Simi Psychological Group – Thousand Oaks Therapy and Counseling Center565.0★ (43)16 mi
43Beliz Efrain A562.5★ (4)7 mi
44Key Healthcare Adolescent Outpatient565.0★ (14)13 mi
45Christine Harrison Therapy565.0★ (3)10 mi
46Finding Serenity Therapy Services565.0★ (6)13 mi
47Paul Brogan Marriage and Family Therapist565.0★ (14)6 mi
48Asal Houshiarnejad, PsyD Psychology Group, PC555.0★ (3)2 mi
49Sally Hackman PhD, MFT- Counselor554.8★ (11)15 mi
50Los Angeles Teen Therapy555.0★ (11)24 mi

Also serving Woodland Hills

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 Woodland Hills
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
BBTD Psychiatry, PC5.0★ (24)In Woodland Hills
Center for Discovery - Woodland Hills4.1★ (11)In Woodland Hills
Chapters Family Treatment Center4.4★ (14)In Woodland Hills
Children's Developmental Milestones3.8★ (16)In Woodland Hills
Clearview Outpatient - Woodland Hills4.7★ (58)In Woodland Hills
Evolve Treatment Centers | Neuroaffirming3.9★ (13)In Woodland Hills
Florecer Family Counseling5.0★ (18)In Woodland Hills
Hope Springs Wellness4.7★ (15)In Woodland Hills
I Heart Therapy Inc.5.0★ (11)In Woodland Hills
Iris Healing Center | Rehabilitation Center - Woodland Hills4.8★ (16)In Woodland Hills
Launch To Wellness - Outpatient Program5.0★ (117)In Woodland Hills
Little Scientists Center for Development5.0★ (18)In Woodland Hills
Optimum Performance Institute4.1★ (90)In Woodland Hills
Pacific Lodge Youth Services4.4★ (12)In Woodland Hills
Profound Treatment Center Los Angeles4.9★ (365)In Woodland Hills
Social Coaching Club, Inc.4.7★ (14)In Woodland Hills
Stairway Resource Center4.9★ (68)In Woodland Hills
Therapy Ties5.0★ (15)In Woodland Hills
Valley Anger Management4.6★ (31)In Woodland Hills
Vanity Wellness Center4.9★ (107)In Woodland Hills

How we ranked Woodland Hills child and teen therapists

We scored 124 Woodland Hills 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 Woodland Hills 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 Woodland Hills: frequently asked questions

Who is the best child and teen therapist in Woodland Hills?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked child and teen therapist in Woodland Hills, CA is Social Scholars Licensed Educational Psychology Inc. with an RP Score of 72/100. It has 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Coastal Psychological Group (#2) and Hillcrest Adolescent Treatment Center (#3) follow. We ranked 124 child and teen therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many child and teen therapists are there in Woodland Hills?

RankedPsychologists ranks 124 child and teen therapists serving Woodland Hills, CA. 4 of them are based in Woodland Hills; 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 Woodland Hills work on weekends?

57 of 124 ranked child and teen therapists post Saturday hours and 35 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Social Scholars Licensed Educational Psychology Inc. (#1), Hillcrest Adolescent Treatment Center (#3) and Compass Clinic (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Woodland Hills child and teen therapists have?

The median Google rating among 124 rated child and teen therapists in Woodland Hills is 4.9★, with a median of 7 reviews. Simi Psychological Group – Simi Valley's Therapy and Counseling Center has the most, 220 reviews, and ranks #21. 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 Woodland Hills count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Woodland Hills 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 Woodland Hills 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 Woodland Hills

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 124 child and teen therapists serving Woodland Hills.