Parenting Therapists Available in Austin
This page lists therapists who work with parenting and are available to clients in Austin. It is for caregivers, co-parents, and families looking for online support with child behavior, parent stress, co-parenting, attachment, or blended family issues. Compare each therapist’s training, approach, population served (age of child, single parents, couples), specialties like infant mental health or teen transitions, and formats such as individual parent sessions or family therapy. Remember that a Texas license covers the whole state, so a therapist’s availability to clients in Austin does not depend on a city-based office.
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1. Margarita Ramirez, LPC
Warm, evidence-based support for anxiety and self-esteem
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Parenting · Self esteem · Depression
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2. Nekeshia Limuel, LPC
Practical, strengths-based therapy for real-life change
Works with Relationship · Family · Anger · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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3. Jennifer Canul, LPC
Texas LPC for Anxiety and Life Changes
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes · Relationship
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Existential Therapy
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4. Peggy Wright, LPC
Compassionate Texas counselor for life and relationship challenges
Works with Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing
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5. Anna Zakrocka, LPC
LPC focused on trauma and holistic wellness
Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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6. Laronne James, LPC
Practical, client-driven support for change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Anger · Depression · LGBT
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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7. Viviana Urgiles, LCSW
Trauma-informed therapy for healing and resilience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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8. 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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9. Dr. Spyros Catechis, LMFT, LPC
Experienced therapist for anxiety, relationships, and life change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Parenting · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Narrative Therapy
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10. Dr. Daniel Cabrera, LPC
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Bipolar · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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11. Keyane Jackson, LPC
Texas LPC supporting adults and couples
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Self esteem · Depression
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12. Marisa Esparza, LPC
Support for teens, young adults, and families in transition
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Parenting · Anger · Depression · ADHD
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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13. Mary Knight, LCSW
Compassionate Texas LCSW with 34 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Anger · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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14. Hollie Chambers, LCSW
Support for self-acceptance and lasting connection
Works with LGBT · Relationship · Family · Intimacy-related issues · Self esteem
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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15. Harriet Mccune, LPC
Licensed counselor specializing in trauma and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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About parenting therapy for people in Austin
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 Austin 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 Austin
Austin has a population of about 961,855. 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
Can a therapist on this page help with specific child behaviors like tantrums or sleep issues?
Many therapists who work with parenting list specific behavior concerns they address. Look at their stated specialties to see if they mention tantrums, sleep, feeding, or other child behaviors. Also compare whether they offer parent coaching, behavior plans, or parent-only sessions focused on skill-building.
How do I find a therapist who works with both parents and children in blended or co-parenting situations?
Search profiles for terms like co-parenting, blended families, mediation, or family systems. Note whether a therapist lists experience with joint sessions, parallel sessions for each parent, or facilitation of parenting plans. That helps you choose someone who can work across differing household arrangements.
What should I compare if I want support for parenting stress or parental mental health while caring for a child?
Compare therapists’ approaches to parental mental health versus child-focused work. Some emphasize parent self-care, stress management, and emotion regulation, while others center on parent-child interaction techniques. Check whether they note experience with postpartum issues, parental anxiety, or caregiver burnout.
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