Parenting Therapists in Austin, TX
Life can be challenging and painful, and we all face uncertainties, disappointments, conflicts, heartbreaks, losses, traumas, and existential questions. At Lighter Counseling, I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can openly express your thoughts, feelings, and beliefs.
Before I became a counselor, I spent twenty-five years in the high-tech world leading product teams for companies as large as Microsoft and as small my own start-up. I spent my days understanding the people who used my software and their lives so I could then work with the amazing software engineers to build the right tools in the way that helped the most.
Life can be challenging and painful, and we all face uncertainties, disappointments, conflicts, heartbreaks, losses, traumas, and existential questions. At Lighter Counseling, I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can openly express your thoughts, feelings, and beliefs.
Before I became a counselor, I spent twenty-five years in the high-tech world leading product teams for companies as large as Microsoft and as small my own start-up. I spent my days understanding the people who used my software and their lives so I could then work with the amazing software engineers to build the right tools in the way that helped the most.
If you are a parent feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or having intrusive thoughts you did not expect, you’re not alone.
In therapy, we’ll slow things down and make sense of what you’re carrying. Together, we’ll work toward helping you feel more grounded, more connected, and more like yourself again in your life and in your parenting.
If you are a parent feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or having intrusive thoughts you did not expect, you’re not alone.
In therapy, we’ll slow things down and make sense of what you’re carrying. Together, we’ll work toward helping you feel more grounded, more connected, and more like yourself again in your life and in your parenting.
Over the past 24 years, I've served in diverse roles within schools: elementary and middle school counselor, behavior specialist, college and career advisor, crisis support, and parent advocate.
I am a person centered EMDR-trained therapist. My favorite thing to do is to watch a person gain the capacity to navigate their experience with grace and confidence. I have been dedicated to working with teens and adults for most of my 25 year career. What keeps me curious and engaged is being able to be a part of the journey of healing and discovery. The trauma work I have been doing with adults and teens has changed my life. To witness a person heal and to be a part of the process has been my greatest honor.
Over the past 24 years, I've served in diverse roles within schools: elementary and middle school counselor, behavior specialist, college and career advisor, crisis support, and parent advocate.
I am a person centered EMDR-trained therapist. My favorite thing to do is to watch a person gain the capacity to navigate their experience with grace and confidence. I have been dedicated to working with teens and adults for most of my 25 year career. What keeps me curious and engaged is being able to be a part of the journey of healing and discovery. The trauma work I have been doing with adults and teens has changed my life. To witness a person heal and to be a part of the process has been my greatest honor.
I work with individuals and families who are struggling with difficult issues such as depression, divorce, or mental illness. Conflicts, within and between people, lie at the core of emotional distress. Divorce, depression, substance abuse make setting healthy boundaries difficult, and before the individual knows it, he or she is living in a state of compromise. I focus on people who are wanting to get out of a compromised state and build healthy relationships that protect personal space and are conducive to reciprocity.
I work with individuals and families who are struggling with difficult issues such as depression, divorce, or mental illness. Conflicts, within and between people, lie at the core of emotional distress. Divorce, depression, substance abuse make setting healthy boundaries difficult, and before the individual knows it, he or she is living in a state of compromise. I focus on people who are wanting to get out of a compromised state and build healthy relationships that protect personal space and are conducive to reciprocity.
Kathleen Morton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MFT, LPC-S, EMDR, ATR
5 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78748
I am also trained in DBT, CBT, Play Therapy and see children ages 8+, as well as providing ADHD assessment, parent coaching, and meditation training.
Being curious about what makes us feel and act the way we do brings authenticity, creativity, and choices into our lives. Our self-concept and beliefs about the world are often formed in childhood and learned in our primary relationships. Unconsciously, these early experiences guide many of the decisions in our lives. I am passionate about exploring with you, the patterns that may leave you feeling confused, frustrated, or unable to move forward. Together, we will create space to cultivate conscious and caring responses to the inevitable challenging events of life.
I am also trained in DBT, CBT, Play Therapy and see children ages 8+, as well as providing ADHD assessment, parent coaching, and meditation training.
Being curious about what makes us feel and act the way we do brings authenticity, creativity, and choices into our lives. Our self-concept and beliefs about the world are often formed in childhood and learned in our primary relationships. Unconsciously, these early experiences guide many of the decisions in our lives. I am passionate about exploring with you, the patterns that may leave you feeling confused, frustrated, or unable to move forward. Together, we will create space to cultivate conscious and caring responses to the inevitable challenging events of life.
I help overwhelmed moms who feel like they’ve lost themselves in the mental load of motherhood. You’re juggling everything: home, work, relationships, and wondering when you stopped feeling like yourself. Whether you're pregnant, postpartum, or deep in the trenches of motherhood, you deserve a space to feel seen, supported, and like you again. I’m a therapist and a mom who understands the chaos firsthand. I offer therapy for moms, by a mom who gets it.
I help overwhelmed moms who feel like they’ve lost themselves in the mental load of motherhood. You’re juggling everything: home, work, relationships, and wondering when you stopped feeling like yourself. Whether you're pregnant, postpartum, or deep in the trenches of motherhood, you deserve a space to feel seen, supported, and like you again. I’m a therapist and a mom who understands the chaos firsthand. I offer therapy for moms, by a mom who gets it.
I am not able to accept insurance for Parent Coaching or family therapy.
If you feel stuck in patterns that seem unbreakable and want to understand the barriers that are getting in the way of your goals, I am so glad you are here. I provide a safe, compassionate, and strengths-based therapeutic space for clients to gain tools to meet life’s many challenges. I specialize in mood-based challenges, helping you identify your goals, what may be keeping you stuck, and working together to move through these challenges. My approach is light-hearted, fun, and collaborative. I offer virtual therapy only.
I am not able to accept insurance for Parent Coaching or family therapy.
If you feel stuck in patterns that seem unbreakable and want to understand the barriers that are getting in the way of your goals, I am so glad you are here. I provide a safe, compassionate, and strengths-based therapeutic space for clients to gain tools to meet life’s many challenges. I specialize in mood-based challenges, helping you identify your goals, what may be keeping you stuck, and working together to move through these challenges. My approach is light-hearted, fun, and collaborative. I offer virtual therapy only.
I provide a safe and inviting space to help your child practice new ways of coping, and
I help parents set up a clear structure to support positive connection.
Is your tween or teen daughter internalizing anxiety and big emotions? Does it seem like the steps you take to try to help often just make things worse? Do you wonder if there’s a better way to support your child’s emotional growth and manage family stress?
I provide a safe and inviting space to help your child practice new ways of coping, and
I help parents set up a clear structure to support positive connection.
Is your tween or teen daughter internalizing anxiety and big emotions? Does it seem like the steps you take to try to help often just make things worse? Do you wonder if there’s a better way to support your child’s emotional growth and manage family stress?
Life seems harder for you (or your child) than others. Just getting through each day is a challenge. You feel frustrated and drained. Your energy seems to go into dealing with sadness, worry, or acting out. Once the situation seemed a passing phase, but more and more it feels like it will always be like this. You worry about where this is headed. It's time to find help.
Life seems harder for you (or your child) than others. Just getting through each day is a challenge. You feel frustrated and drained. Your energy seems to go into dealing with sadness, worry, or acting out. Once the situation seemed a passing phase, but more and more it feels like it will always be like this. You worry about where this is headed. It's time to find help.
I also provide parenting support and education to help caregivers navigate challenges with more confidence and compassion.
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns, or mentally exhausted from overthinking every decision? Do your thoughts constantly race, replay conversations, or keep you stuck in self-doubt? I help teens and adults understand the root of these patterns, heal from painful experiences, and learn how to quiet the negative inner voice that keeps them feeling trapped. My goal is to help clients feel more confident, empowered, and at peace while building healthier relationships and stronger connections in their lives.
I also provide parenting support and education to help caregivers navigate challenges with more confidence and compassion.
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns, or mentally exhausted from overthinking every decision? Do your thoughts constantly race, replay conversations, or keep you stuck in self-doubt? I help teens and adults understand the root of these patterns, heal from painful experiences, and learn how to quiet the negative inner voice that keeps them feeling trapped. My goal is to help clients feel more confident, empowered, and at peace while building healthier relationships and stronger connections in their lives.
Caroline Anthony
Marriage & Family Therapist, LPC, LMFT, RPT™
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78759
Waitlist for new clients
This includes working with couples, parents, the parent-child relationship, and children.
I approach my work with clients from a systemic approach—seeing individuals not in isolation, but as part of a larger, interconnected system such as families and communities. These relationships fuel our greatest joys and our deepest pains. Together we will work to create healthy relationships in the places that matter most to you.
This includes working with couples, parents, the parent-child relationship, and children.
I approach my work with clients from a systemic approach—seeing individuals not in isolation, but as part of a larger, interconnected system such as families and communities. These relationships fuel our greatest joys and our deepest pains. Together we will work to create healthy relationships in the places that matter most to you.
Life is hard. Relationships can be frustrating. Grief can feel overwhelming. Anxiety can feel crippling. Depression can be heavy.
Do you feel stuck?
Are you open to slowing down, getting curious about your patterns, and taking risks to discover or rediscover connection?
Are you looking to explore who you are, what you long for, and how to grow even through anxiety, grief, depression, wounds, and life transitions?
Whether you're a couple, individual or family unit navigating conflict, establishing new bonds, healing from betrayal, feeling distant, or struggling in parenthood, I'd love to help.
Life is hard. Relationships can be frustrating. Grief can feel overwhelming. Anxiety can feel crippling. Depression can be heavy.
Do you feel stuck?
Are you open to slowing down, getting curious about your patterns, and taking risks to discover or rediscover connection?
Are you looking to explore who you are, what you long for, and how to grow even through anxiety, grief, depression, wounds, and life transitions?
Whether you're a couple, individual or family unit navigating conflict, establishing new bonds, healing from betrayal, feeling distant, or struggling in parenthood, I'd love to help.
My experience with trauma recovery, depression, anxiety, parenting, acculturation, and crisis intervention is here to help you.
Je parle français et pourrais vous conseiller en français, si vous préféreriez.
My experience with trauma recovery, depression, anxiety, parenting, acculturation, and crisis intervention is here to help you.
Je parle français et pourrais vous conseiller en français, si vous préféreriez.
Perhaps your relationship with your parents or children brings up difficult emotions and old patterns you thought were long buried.
With warmth and care, I guide clients through understanding and processing their emotions, supporting them as they develop tools for emotional regulation, set healthier boundaries, and navigate the complex dynamics that arise in their closest relationships.
Perhaps your relationship with your parents or children brings up difficult emotions and old patterns you thought were long buried.
With warmth and care, I guide clients through understanding and processing their emotions, supporting them as they develop tools for emotional regulation, set healthier boundaries, and navigate the complex dynamics that arise in their closest relationships.
Through the language of play, I work with children struggling to enjoy life and connect to others, and with parents wanting a more rewarding relationship with their children.
Life today is so demanding, and we are pulled in so many different directions. It can be helpful to have someone by your side as you struggle to find your way. Deciding to come to therapy or bring your child to therapy doesn't have to be a scary experience. I want to offer you a place of acceptance and peace in the midst of life's chaos. Let me walk alongside you and your family on your journey through the difficulties of life. I have over 20 years experience helping people find their path to healing from the hurts of the past to create the possibility of a brighter future. Let's find yours.
Through the language of play, I work with children struggling to enjoy life and connect to others, and with parents wanting a more rewarding relationship with their children.
Life today is so demanding, and we are pulled in so many different directions. It can be helpful to have someone by your side as you struggle to find your way. Deciding to come to therapy or bring your child to therapy doesn't have to be a scary experience. I want to offer you a place of acceptance and peace in the midst of life's chaos. Let me walk alongside you and your family on your journey through the difficulties of life. I have over 20 years experience helping people find their path to healing from the hurts of the past to create the possibility of a brighter future. Let's find yours.
Welcome — I’m glad you’re here. I’m a licensed psychotherapist with a passion for supporting adult women through life’s complexities. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, or the weight of past experiences, my goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you feel seen, heard, and empowered.
Welcome — I’m glad you’re here. I’m a licensed psychotherapist with a passion for supporting adult women through life’s complexities. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, or the weight of past experiences, my goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you feel seen, heard, and empowered.
My name is Elyse, and I specialize in supporting teens, young adults, and parents through the challenges of school, career, and family.
Clients often come to me when they need real-life strategies for anxiety, parenting, and/or a big transition in their lives. In therapy, we create a space where you can feel heard, build self-confidence, process your emotions, and find solutions. By focusing on your strengths, you can work towards a life where you are safe, respected, and confident.
My name is Elyse, and I specialize in supporting teens, young adults, and parents through the challenges of school, career, and family.
Clients often come to me when they need real-life strategies for anxiety, parenting, and/or a big transition in their lives. In therapy, we create a space where you can feel heard, build self-confidence, process your emotions, and find solutions. By focusing on your strengths, you can work towards a life where you are safe, respected, and confident.
I have specialized training in family and couples issues, parenting/behavior modification, as well as in treating those with acquired brain injuries.
I enjoy working with a diverse range of clients. Clients may be individuals (adults), couples, and families.
Therapy should be a collaborative, trusting relationship between client and therapist. Together we can identify and overcome obstacles in order to better enable you to grow to your full potential.
I have specialized training in family and couples issues, parenting/behavior modification, as well as in treating those with acquired brain injuries.
I enjoy working with a diverse range of clients. Clients may be individuals (adults), couples, and families.
Therapy should be a collaborative, trusting relationship between client and therapist. Together we can identify and overcome obstacles in order to better enable you to grow to your full potential.
Whether a client's concerns pertain to parenting or becoming a parent, perinatal mental health, life transitions, ADHD, or general mental health, I enjoy working together with my clients to determine the best next steps for them.
I have practiced psychotherapy for the past ten years with a focus on children and families, perinatal mental health, anxiety, depression, and ADHD. Many of my clients are also in their 20s or 30s working through life transitions. Past clients have voiced appreciation for my style of combining empathy with gentle challenge toward change.
Whether a client's concerns pertain to parenting or becoming a parent, perinatal mental health, life transitions, ADHD, or general mental health, I enjoy working together with my clients to determine the best next steps for them.
I have practiced psychotherapy for the past ten years with a focus on children and families, perinatal mental health, anxiety, depression, and ADHD. Many of my clients are also in their 20s or 30s working through life transitions. Past clients have voiced appreciation for my style of combining empathy with gentle challenge toward change.
Immediate Availability- With sliding scale availability. Fees ranging from ($50 to $160)
Successful therapy depends on the therapist's ability to connect with the client, understand their goals, adapt to their needs, and cultivate a safe, secure space in which to foster emotional awareness and personal growth. I strive to tailor every aspect of my integrative therapeutic approach to provide the individual, couple, or family with an experience that fully embraces these principles.
Immediate Availability- With sliding scale availability. Fees ranging from ($50 to $160)
Successful therapy depends on the therapist's ability to connect with the client, understand their goals, adapt to their needs, and cultivate a safe, secure space in which to foster emotional awareness and personal growth. I strive to tailor every aspect of my integrative therapeutic approach to provide the individual, couple, or family with an experience that fully embraces these principles.
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Parenting Therapists
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.