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LMFT Therapists Available in Houston

This page lists licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) who offer online therapy to clients in Houston. Use it if you want therapists who specialize in relationship, family, couples, or systemic issues. Compare each therapist’s stated specialties, therapy styles, session format, and experience working with concerns like marriage, parenting, blended families, or trauma. A Texas license covers the whole state, so a therapist’s physical location inside Texas is not a barrier to working with you online in Houston.

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  1. 1. Dr. Robert Knapick, LMFT

    43 years in practice · English · Male

    Experienced support for change and connection

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

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  2. 2. Michael Spain, LMFT, LPC

    30 years in practice · English, Spanish · Male

    Practical, goal-focused therapy for individuals and families

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Parenting · Depression · Coping with life changes

    Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Narrative Therapy · Solution-Focused Therapy

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  3. 3. Dr. Betsy Puentes, LMFT, LPC

    46 years in practice · English · Female

    Seasoned Texas therapist for life challenges

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Self esteem · Career · Depression · Coping with life changes

    Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

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  4. 4. Dr. Paul Dousi, LMFT

    20 years in practice · English · Male

    Marriage and family therapist offering hope and action

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Anger · Depression

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  5. 5. Shaiipaula Thomas, LMFT

    3 years in practice · English · Female

    Support for anxiety, relationships, and life transitions

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Self esteem · Coping with life changes

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  6. 6. Dr. Olufolake Ike ThD, LMFT

    3 years in practice · English · Female

    ThD LMFT specializing in relationships and healing

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Intimacy-related issues · Self esteem

    Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) · Solution-Focused Therapy

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  7. 7. Teresa Riley, LMFT

    25 years in practice · English · Female

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Family · Anger

    Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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  8. 8. Jessica Buchner, LMFT

    4 years in practice · English · Female

    Texas Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Depression · Coping with life changes

    Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy

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  9. 9. David Benavidez, LMFT

    6 years in practice · English · Male

    Relationship-focused LMFT in Texas

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Self esteem · Coping with life changes

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing

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  10. 10. Perry Martin, LMFT

    4 years in practice · English · Male

    Texas LMFT supporting relationships and resilience

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression · Relationship

    Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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  11. 11. Shireen Khan, LMFT

    6 years in practice · English · Female

    Texas LMFT focusing on families and relationships

    Works with Relationship · Family · Parenting · Self esteem · Coping with life changes

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  12. 12. Dr. Sydney Crane, LMFT

    10 years in practice · English · Female

    Collaborative therapy grounded in relationships and healing

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Relationship · Grief · Depression

    Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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  13. 13. Shari Schaffer, LMFT

    15 years in practice · English · Female

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression

    Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Existential Therapy

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  14. 14. Phillip Redden, LMFT

    15 years in practice · English · Male

    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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  15. 15. Dr. Spyros Catechis, LMFT, LPC

    25 years in practice · English · Male

    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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About marriage and family therapist therapy for people in Houston

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 Houston can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.

144 therapists match this page, all of whom name marriage and family therapist 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 Houston

Houston has a population of about 2,304,580. 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

What does an LMFT do compared with other therapy licenses?

An LMFT focuses on relationships and family systems rather than only individual symptoms. They often work with couples, parents, and families to address interaction patterns and communication. If you want help with marriage, co-parenting, or household dynamics, an LMFT’s training emphasizes relational assessment and interventions tailored to those areas.

How do I choose an LMFT for couples or family work in Houston?

Look for therapists who list couples or family therapy as a specialty and who describe their approach to communication, conflict, and parenting. Check whether they mention experience with issues like infidelity, divorce transition, stepfamily dynamics, or co-parenting. Also compare session formats, language, and any notes about working with adolescents or larger family units.

Can I see a Texas-licensed LMFT if I live in Houston but want online sessions?

Yes. A Texas license covers the whole state, so therapists on this page can work online with clients in Houston. Confirm each therapist’s stated willingness to do online couples or family sessions, and check any notes about working with participants in different locations or with multiple family members joining from separate devices.

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