Parenting Therapists Available in Houston
This page lists therapists who work with parenting and who are available to clients in Houston. Use this directory if you want professional help with parenting challenges such as behavior issues, co-parenting, blended families, or managing parental stress. Compare therapists by their stated approaches, experience with specific parenting concerns, and telehealth formats. Note that a Texas license covers the whole state, so a therapist’s ability to work with you in Houston depends on that statewide license rather than a physical office location.
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1. 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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2. 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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3. 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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4. Tia Stone, LCSW
Compassionate support for change and resilience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Career · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing
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5. Daniel Hoskins, LPC
Evidence-based support for anxiety, relationships, and self-esteem
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression · ADHD
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6. Holly Skillern, LPC
Support for anxiety, depression, and personal growth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Trauma and abuse · Bipolar · Depression
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7. Shelby Wright, LPC
Grounded counseling for anxiety, trauma, and life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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8. Melody Hatter, LCSW, CSW, LISW
Licensed social worker helping adults find solutions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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9. 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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10. Ericka Ferrias, LPC
Licensed counselor guiding clients toward progress
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Anger · Depression · Addictions
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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11. Marlo Rangel, LPC
Marlo Rangel - LPC specializing in relationships
Works with Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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12. Daena Gonzalez, LPC
Compassionate Texas LPC for stress, parenting, and self-esteem
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Parenting · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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13. Skye Glover, LPC
Support for anxiety, relationships, and family stress
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Parenting · Coping with life changes
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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14. Mary Katherine Lickteig, LPC
Support for relationships, loss, and life transitions
Works with Relationship · Grief · Parenting · Bipolar · Coping with life changes
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15. Teresa Riley, LMFT
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Family · Anger
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About parenting 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.
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 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
How do I choose a therapist for parenting support?
Look for therapists who describe experience with the specific parenting issues you face, such as discipline strategies, toddler behavior, teen communication, or co-parenting after separation. Check their listed approaches (for example, behavioral, attachment-focused, or family systems) and any notes about working with children or adolescents. Also compare session formats and language options to find a practical fit.
Can a therapist help with conflict between co-parents?
Yes, many therapists who work with parenting offer help with co-parenting conflicts. They can support communication skills, boundary setting, and planning for consistent parenting strategies. If you need joint sessions, look for therapists who mention experience with co-parenting, mediation skills, or helping parents create shared routines and agreements.
Will a therapist in this directory work with my child and me together?
Some therapists list experience offering parent-child sessions or family sessions that include children or adolescents. Look for notes about working with specific age ranges and about in-session activities or assessments for children. If you need combined sessions, compare therapists’ descriptions to find someone who explicitly offers parent-child or family-focused work.
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