Parenting Therapists Available in Mesquite
This page is for parents and caregivers in Mesquite looking for therapists who specialize in parenting support and family dynamics. Use these listings to compare clinicians’ areas of focus, therapeutic approaches, years of experience, and the types of parenting challenges they treat, such as behavior management, co-parenting, or parenting after separation. All clinicians listed are licensed in Texas, and that single license covers the whole state, so their ability to work with you is not limited by city boundaries. Read profiles to find someone whose style and specialties match your needs.
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1. Emily Flores, LPC
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Parenting · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
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2. Dr. Zarinah Foggle, LPC
Texas LPC supporting healing and growth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Parenting · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing · Narrative Therapy
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3. Rutanya Simon, LICSW, LCSW
Practical, judgment-free support for meaningful change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Family · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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4. Patricia Olachea Haessly, LPC
Licensed counselor for healing and growth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Depression
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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5. Shauna Holder, LPC
Firm and compassionate Licensed Professional Counselor
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Trauma and abuse · Depression · ADHD
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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6. Shandrieka Vallare, LCSW
Support for life’s challenges, one step at a time
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Depression · Family · Grief
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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7. 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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8. Jeffrey Evans, LPC
Warm, flexible support for meaningful change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Family · Trauma and abuse · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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9. Heidi Wendenburg, LPC
Texas LPC specializing in eating disorders and trauma
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Eating · Depression · Coping with life changes · Addictions
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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10. 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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11. 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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12. Deborah Zimmerman, LCSW
Texas LCSW specializing in trauma recovery
Works with Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Anger · Bipolar
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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13. Stacey Conner, LPC
Warm, solutions-oriented therapy for women in Texas
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Intimacy-related issues · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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14. 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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15. Holly Skillern, LPC
Support for anxiety, depression, and personal growth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Trauma and abuse · Bipolar · Depression
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About parenting therapy for people in Mesquite
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 Mesquite 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 Mesquite
Mesquite has a population of about 150,108. 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 these therapists help with discipline and behavior issues in young children?
Yes. Look for clinicians who list experience with child behavior, parent-child interaction therapy, or evidence-informed parenting strategies. Profiles often note whether they work with young children, use behavior-focused interventions, or coach parents on routines and boundaries. Compare approaches to find a match for your child’s age and specific behaviors.
How do I know which therapist is a good fit for co-parenting after separation?
Search profiles for terms like co-parenting, divorce support, or parallel parenting. Good fits will describe experience helping parents set consistent rules, manage conflict, and communicate about schedules. Also check for experience with legal stressors or custody transitions, and choose someone whose communication style matches what you need.
Will a Texas license let a therapist on this list work with me in Mesquite?
Yes. A license issued in Texas covers the whole state, so therapists licensed in Texas can provide services to clients in Mesquite. Location within Texas does not create a barrier. Still review each clinician’s profile for their stated client focus, ages served, and therapeutic methods to ensure they meet your parenting needs.
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