Parenting Therapists Available in Mission
This page lists therapists who work with parenting and are available to clients in Mission. Use it if you want help with parenting challenges like behavior management, co-parenting, transitions, or supporting your child’s emotional needs. Compare each therapist’s specializations, therapy approaches, training focus, and session formats. Note that a Texas license covers the whole state, so licensing is not tied to city limits. Look for therapists whose experience and stated methods match your situation and preferences before reaching out to start a conversation.
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1. Rebecca Castille, LPC
Texas LPC for relationships and anxiety
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Anger · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Existential Therapy
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2. 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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3. Jeronimo Aviles, LPC
Experienced Texas LPC for relationships and families
Works with Relationship · Family · Grief · Parenting · Self esteem
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4. 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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5. 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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6. 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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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. Chinwe Nzerue-Obi, LPC
Practical, culturally aware counseling for meaningful change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Anger · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Solution-Focused Therapy
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9. 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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10. 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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11. Christopher Hooker, LPC
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Family · Anger
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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12. Callyncia Lanaux, LPC
Client-centered support for change and confidence
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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13. 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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14. 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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15. Emily Flores, LPC
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Parenting · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
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About parenting therapy for people in Mission
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 Mission 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 Mission
Mission has a population of about 85,778. 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 can I tell which therapists specialize in parenting issues for different child ages?
Look for descriptions that name age ranges or developmental stages, such as infants, toddlers, school-age children, or teens. Check listed specialties like behavior management, attachment, or adolescent issues. Therapists often note whether they use parent coaching, family therapy, or child-focused play approaches, which helps you match a professional to your child’s age and needs.
Can therapists on this page help with co-parenting after separation or divorce?
Yes. Many therapists who work with parenting include co-parenting support in their practice. They can help with communication strategies, boundary-setting, parenting plans, and reducing conflict for the child’s sake. Look for mention of family therapy, mediation skills, or experience working with separated or divorced parents to find someone suited to co-parenting issues.
What should I compare when choosing between therapists who offer parent coaching versus family therapy?
Compare the stated approach: parent coaching typically focuses on skill-building for the caregiver, while family therapy involves multiple family members in sessions. Check whether the therapist emphasizes short-term, goal-focused work or longer-term therapy, and whether they note specific techniques like behavior plans, attachment-based work, or systemic family interventions.
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