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LMFT Therapists Available in San Marcos

This page lists licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) who are available to clients in San Marcos. Use it if you want therapists who work with couples, families, or relational issues and who hold a Texas license. Compare each therapist’s stated specialties, clinical approaches, years of experience, and whether they mention couples or family work. Remember: a Texas license covers the whole state, so therapists available to San Marcos clients do not need to be locally based to provide online care.

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  1. 1. 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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  2. 2. 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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  3. 3. 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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  4. 4. 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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  5. 5. 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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  6. 6. 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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  7. 7. 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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  8. 8. 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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  9. 9. 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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  10. 10. 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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  11. 11. 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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  12. 12. 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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  13. 13. Lawrence Story, LMFT

    36 years in practice · English · Male

    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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  14. 14. 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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  15. 15. 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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About marriage and family therapist therapy for people in San Marcos

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 San Marcos 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 San Marcos

San Marcos has a population of about 67,553. 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 an LMFT help with couple problems like communication and infidelity?

Yes. LMFTs specialize in relationship dynamics and family systems. They commonly work on communication patterns, trust issues, conflict resolution, and rebuilding connection after betrayals. When comparing profiles, look for therapists who list couples therapy, infidelity recovery, or communication skills among their specialties to find someone aligned with your needs.

Do LMFTs treat individual mental health concerns or only relationship issues?

Many LMFTs treat individuals as well as couples and families. Their training emphasizes relational context, so they often explore how relationships influence individual symptoms like anxiety or depression. Check each profile for mentions of individual therapy, trauma, mood disorders, or adolescent work if your needs are not strictly couple or family-oriented.

How do I choose between LMFTs who list different clinical approaches?

Look at the models each LMFT uses, such as Emotionally Focused Therapy, Structural Family Therapy, or Cognitive Behavioral approaches. Think about whether you prefer solution-focused work, insight-oriented therapy, or skills-based interventions. You can also compare therapists’ notes on working with specific populations like LGBTQ+ couples, blended families, or parenting challenges to match your situation.

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