Parenting Therapists Available in Abilene
This page lists online therapists who work with parenting and are available to clients in Abilene. Use this directory if you want help with topics like co-parenting, discipline strategies, transitions, blended families, or parenting after separation. Compare each therapist’s specialties, therapeutic approaches, experience with different child ages, and whether they mention working with parents or caregivers. Note that a Texas license covers the whole state, so a therapist’s availability to Abilene residents does not depend on their physical location in Texas.
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1. Lacey Salois, LPC
Compassionate counseling for growth and resilience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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2. Alexandra Reyna, LPC
LPC-S supporting families through stress and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Parenting · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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3. Dr. Marilyn Thomas, LPC
Evidence-based support for stress and anxiety
Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse
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4. Cindy Hannigan, LPC
Compassionate Texas LPC for growth and life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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5. Gary Gabbard, LPC
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Career · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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6. Rebecca Castille, LPC
Texas LPC for relationships and anxiety
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Anger · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Existential Therapy
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7. Deborah Coppersmith, LPC
Compassionate support for change and emotional resilience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Self esteem · Bipolar · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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8. Mary Joy Ebirim, LPC
Compassionate, tailored therapy for lasting change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Intimacy-related issues · Depression
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9. Phillip Redden, LMFT
Support for relationships, family stress, and trauma healing
Works with Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Intimacy-related issues · Parenting
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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10. Caserea Townsend, LPC
LPC supporting adolescents and adults
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Parenting · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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11. Lisa Barnes, LCSW
Compassionate, tailored therapy for life’s toughest moments
Works with Trauma and abuse · Eating · Parenting · Self esteem · Compassion fatigue
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12. Tiffany Dunnells, LPC
Compassionate Texas LPC for trauma and anxiety
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Anger · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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13. Felicia Bessman, LPC
Compassionate Texas counselor for life’s challenges
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Grief · Intimacy-related issues
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Solution-Focused Therapy
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14. Surnedra "Nedra" Simmons, LPC
Solution-focused Licensed Professional Counselor for adolescents and adults
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Self esteem · Career · Depression
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Solution-Focused Therapy
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15. Wilfred Manyango, LPC
Compassionate Texas Licensed Professional Counselor
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Self esteem
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing
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About parenting therapy for people in Abilene
Everyone listed on this page holds a license to practice in Texas and works online. That matters more than it sounds: a license is issued by the state, not by a city, so a therapist is available to anyone in Texas regardless of how far away they are. Someone in Abilene can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.
1,224 therapists match this page, all of whom name parenting among the areas they work with. Fifteen are shown above. The list changes between pages, so it is worth looking at more than one if none of these feels like a fit.
What to compare
- Credential. LPC, LCSW and LMFT are different training routes into licensed therapy work. None outranks the others; they shape emphasis rather than quality.
- Years in practice. Shown for every therapist here. More experience is not automatically better, but it is a fair proxy for how much of a given problem someone has seen.
- What else they work with. A therapist whose other focus areas overlap with your situation is usually a better starting point than one whose listed areas stop at the single thing you searched for.
- Approach. CBT, psychodynamic, solution-focused and the rest describe how sessions tend to run. If you have tried therapy before and it did not suit you, changing approach is often more useful than changing therapist.
- Language. Shown where a therapist offers sessions in more than English.
How online sessions work
Sessions run by video or by messaging, arranged through our partner platform rather than booked directly with the therapist. There is no travel and no waiting room, which for most people is the difference between starting and not starting. Pricing is set by the platform and shown before you commit.
Therapy in Abilene
Abilene has a population of about 125,182. Local in-person availability varies and waiting lists are common, which is part of why state-wide online practice has grown. Nothing on this page depends on a therapist being near you.
Common questions
How do I know which parenting therapist is a good fit for my family's needs?
Look for therapists who list parenting or caregiver support among their specialties, and note the ages and issues they mention. Compare their stated approaches—like parent coaching, family therapy, or behavioral strategies—and any experience with co-parenting, adoption, or special needs. Read profiles for tone and focus to see who matches your goals.
Can a therapist listed here help with co-parenting after separation or divorce?
Yes, many therapists who work with parenting include co-parenting support in their practice. Check profiles for experience with separation, custody transitions, conflict management, and communication skills. Some therapists emphasize parallel parenting or mediation-style coaching for high-conflict situations. Look for those specifics when deciding who to contact.
What practical things should I compare before contacting a parenting therapist available to clients in Abilene?
Compare therapeutic approaches, experience with your child’s age group, and whether they work with single parents, stepfamilies, or special needs. Note any mentions of parent coaching versus family therapy, session formats (individual parent sessions or family sessions), and languages offered. Use these details to narrow your choices before reaching out.
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