Parenting Therapists Available in McKinney
This page lists therapists who work with parenting and are available to clients in McKinney. It’s for parents, guardians, co-parents, and caregivers looking for online support with child behavior, co-parenting, parenting stress, or family routines. Compare specialties, years of experience, approaches, age ranges served, and whether they work with couples or individual parents. All clinicians here are licensed in Texas; a Texas license covers the whole state, so a therapist’s physical location inside Texas is not a barrier to working with you online.
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1. Lizzet Annoh, LPC
Support for stress, transitions, and family challenges
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Family · Parenting · Depression
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2. Mironda Womack, LCSW
Empowering, rapport-focused therapy with practical strategies
Works with Anger · Self esteem · Coping with life changes · Compassion fatigue · ADHD
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing
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3. Marilee Frazier, LPC
Warm, collaborative support for overwhelmed adults
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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4. Rafaela DeSoto-Ray, LPC
Texas LPC with 25 years of experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Depression · Coping with life changes · ADHD
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Solution-Focused Therapy
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5. Dr. Sydney Crane, LMFT
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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6. 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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7. 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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8. Patsy Guest, LPC
Experienced Texas LPC for trauma and grief
Works with Trauma and abuse · Grief · Anger · Stress, Anxiety · Addictions
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9. Emily Flores, LPC
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Parenting · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
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10. Lawrence Story, LMFT
Experienced LMFT focused on practical, goal-driven change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Self esteem
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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11. James Caldwell, LPC
Texas LPC guiding clients through change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Parenting · Coping with life changes
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy · Solution-Focused Therapy
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12. 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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13. 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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14. Dr. & Mrs. Joy Rodriguez, LCSW
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Parenting · Depression
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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15. Jennifer Segura, LPC
Texas LPC supporting adults and families
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Parenting · Self esteem
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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About parenting therapy for people in McKinney
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 McKinney 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 McKinney
McKinney has a population of about 195,308. 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 who works with parenting help with child behavior issues and discipline strategies?
Yes. Many parenting therapists help caregivers develop consistent routines, set limits, and use positive discipline techniques. They often teach communication skills, behavior plans, and ways to reduce power struggles. Ask each therapist about their experience with your child’s age and specific concerns before you start.
How do I compare therapists who offer parenting support for co-parenting after separation?
Look for clinicians who list co-parenting, separation, or divorce among their specialties. Compare whether they work with individuals, couples, or both, and check for experience mediating parenting plans, boundary-setting, and parallel parenting. Read descriptions to see if they mention working with legal or custody-related stress without offering legal advice.
What should I ask a parenting therapist about working with younger children versus teens?
Ask which age ranges they commonly treat and what techniques they use for each stage. Inquire about experience with developmental milestones, school issues, and teen autonomy. Also ask how they include caregivers in sessions and whether they provide homework, behavior plans, or communication coaching tailored to your child’s age.
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