Parenting Therapists in China Spring, TX

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Julia Becker
Psychologist, PsyD
Serves Area
Your concerns are important to me. My priority is to help you overcome the challenges that you face so that you can achieve the happiness you desire. I provide a safe and confidential environment that will allow you to work through your concerns at your own pace. It will be my privilege to be a part of your growth and healing.
Your concerns are important to me. My priority is to help you overcome the challenges that you face so that you can achieve the happiness you desire. I provide a safe and confidential environment that will allow you to work through your concerns at your own pace. It will be my privilege to be a part of your growth and healing.
(254) 304-6907 View (254) 304-6907
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Courtney Lee Mayfield
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, S
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I'm passionate about helping adults at every stage of life manage and overcome anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, grief, and life transitions. My approach blends compassionate, person-centered care with the structure of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and the practical tools of psychoeducation. Together, we work to identify patterns, build coping skills, and create lasting change—so you can move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and emotional balance.
I'm passionate about helping adults at every stage of life manage and overcome anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, grief, and life transitions. My approach blends compassionate, person-centered care with the structure of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and the practical tools of psychoeducation. Together, we work to identify patterns, build coping skills, and create lasting change—so you can move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and emotional balance.
(254) 277-6416 View (254) 277-6416
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Stephanie Renae Classen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Marriage and family therapy has been the focus of my training in my schooling and professional career. I use this approach (systems approach) to assist my individual, couple, and family clients. During my career I have had the opportunity to work at a hospital, school, and the court system, which all helped prepare me for private practice. I look forward to helping your family reach their goals in a holistic way.
Marriage and family therapy has been the focus of my training in my schooling and professional career. I use this approach (systems approach) to assist my individual, couple, and family clients. During my career I have had the opportunity to work at a hospital, school, and the court system, which all helped prepare me for private practice. I look forward to helping your family reach their goals in a holistic way.
(913) 382-8976 View (913) 382-8976
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Relationship Therapist: Ashton Jimenez, MS, LPC-S
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi! I'm Ashton and I'm glad you found me. I specialize in helping couples and individuals who are finding that their relationships are a big stressor in their life. Many of the clients I see are seeking counseling to improve communication skills and increase enjoyment and connectedness in their relationships. Clients who work with me often need help working through relationship betrayals and hurts that inevitably happen in relationships, but that can leave you feeling stuck. I use therapeutic modalities that help couples and individuals move past relationship patterns that no longer serve them into more stable ways of functioning.
Hi! I'm Ashton and I'm glad you found me. I specialize in helping couples and individuals who are finding that their relationships are a big stressor in their life. Many of the clients I see are seeking counseling to improve communication skills and increase enjoyment and connectedness in their relationships. Clients who work with me often need help working through relationship betrayals and hurts that inevitably happen in relationships, but that can leave you feeling stuck. I use therapeutic modalities that help couples and individuals move past relationship patterns that no longer serve them into more stable ways of functioning.
(254) 613-7973 View (254) 613-7973
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Maggie Thayer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
My work with adults includes trauma, burnout, relationship issues, aging parents, grief, OCD, family transitions, self-esteem, stress, and anxiety.
Our clinic provides safe and cozy spaces to help clients feel at home, whether that be in our fun and engaging playrooms or in the quiet calm of the office. I am trained in CBT, IFS, talk therapy, and EMDR. My approach to each client is tailored to their needs and desired outcomes.
My work with adults includes trauma, burnout, relationship issues, aging parents, grief, OCD, family transitions, self-esteem, stress, and anxiety.
Our clinic provides safe and cozy spaces to help clients feel at home, whether that be in our fun and engaging playrooms or in the quiet calm of the office. I am trained in CBT, IFS, talk therapy, and EMDR. My approach to each client is tailored to their needs and desired outcomes.
(254) 425-4101 View (254) 425-4101
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Shaylee Gutierrez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Shaylee has experience working in school-based settings, emergency shelters, and private practice serving children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of mental health needs. She has a passion for working alongside individuals and families as they navigate life challenges. She uses a Person-Centered approach to support and empower clients to reach their personal growth goals.
Shaylee has experience working in school-based settings, emergency shelters, and private practice serving children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of mental health needs. She has a passion for working alongside individuals and families as they navigate life challenges. She uses a Person-Centered approach to support and empower clients to reach their personal growth goals.
(254) 637-0170 View (254) 637-0170
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Sherry McNary
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Serves Area
Navigating life can be challenging. That is where I step in. I will work with you and/or your loved ones to reduce conflict and increase positive communication and behavior. I offer a combination of DBT and CBT in individual settings. Come to a space where people learn how to regulate emotions, improve mindfulness, increase interpersonal communication, and manage crisis.
Navigating life can be challenging. That is where I step in. I will work with you and/or your loved ones to reduce conflict and increase positive communication and behavior. I offer a combination of DBT and CBT in individual settings. Come to a space where people learn how to regulate emotions, improve mindfulness, increase interpersonal communication, and manage crisis.
(254) 232-5984 View (254) 232-5984

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Dr. Camella M Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, ADC, LCDC, DOT SAP
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
I have experience with parent-child relationships, brain gym techniques, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, trauma informed therapy, multicultural counseling, child and adolescent therapy, substance use disorders and clinical supervision.
Sometimes the hardest part of change is doing it alone, and you have discovered that you don’t have to. I am happy to support you on your journey of exploration and healing. With my 15+ years of experience, I’m confident that my diverse background and breadth of knowledge can assist in whatever challenges may come your way. My goal is to get to the heart of the matter and provide quality mental health counseling, accurate assessments and treatment that promotes emotional closure, self-actualization, and general life productivity.
I have experience with parent-child relationships, brain gym techniques, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, trauma informed therapy, multicultural counseling, child and adolescent therapy, substance use disorders and clinical supervision.
Sometimes the hardest part of change is doing it alone, and you have discovered that you don’t have to. I am happy to support you on your journey of exploration and healing. With my 15+ years of experience, I’m confident that my diverse background and breadth of knowledge can assist in whatever challenges may come your way. My goal is to get to the heart of the matter and provide quality mental health counseling, accurate assessments and treatment that promotes emotional closure, self-actualization, and general life productivity.
(903) 568-0810 View (903) 568-0810
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Mary Zane Nelson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Online Only
Experience includes adults, couples, parents, children, and maternal mental health.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or navigating a season of transition whether that’s related to relationships, parenthood, identity, or life stressors. Many clients seek support when emotions feel hard to manage, communication feels strained, or expectations no longer match reality. The goal is often to feel more grounded, understood, and confident while building tools to move through challenges with greater clarity and self-compassion.
Experience includes adults, couples, parents, children, and maternal mental health.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or navigating a season of transition whether that’s related to relationships, parenthood, identity, or life stressors. Many clients seek support when emotions feel hard to manage, communication feels strained, or expectations no longer match reality. The goal is often to feel more grounded, understood, and confident while building tools to move through challenges with greater clarity and self-compassion.
(254) 589-4372 View (254) 589-4372
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Ian Cole Watts
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, LCDC, EMDR
Serves Area
Call/text/email or schedule an appointment! www.calendly.com/5000watts - - Hey there, I'm Cole. You might be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start on your journey to healing. If that's you, you're in the right place. With over a decade of hands-on experience in outpatient substance use and co-occurring disorders treatment, and housing, I've seen it all. From the rigid corporate structures to the one-size-fits-all therapy approaches that often miss the mark, I understand the gaps in traditional treatment. That's why I aim to break the mold. Ready to start your next chapter? Let's make it a transformative one!
Call/text/email or schedule an appointment! www.calendly.com/5000watts - - Hey there, I'm Cole. You might be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start on your journey to healing. If that's you, you're in the right place. With over a decade of hands-on experience in outpatient substance use and co-occurring disorders treatment, and housing, I've seen it all. From the rigid corporate structures to the one-size-fits-all therapy approaches that often miss the mark, I understand the gaps in traditional treatment. That's why I aim to break the mold. Ready to start your next chapter? Let's make it a transformative one!
(806) 230-6728 View (806) 230-6728
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Anne-Marie Zellers
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
4 Endorsed
Waco, TX 76701
Whether you're navigating parenting stress, relationship changes, career shifts, academic pressures, or adjusting to a new stage, life can feel like a lot to handle at once.
As a women’s mental health specialist, I provide support to women in all stages of life. I help college students, mothers, and adults navigating anxiety, parenting stress, divorce, career transitions, menopause, and major life changes. Together, we build balance, confidence, healthy coping skills, and emotional wellness during overwhelming seasons of life.
Whether you're navigating parenting stress, relationship changes, career shifts, academic pressures, or adjusting to a new stage, life can feel like a lot to handle at once.
As a women’s mental health specialist, I provide support to women in all stages of life. I help college students, mothers, and adults navigating anxiety, parenting stress, divorce, career transitions, menopause, and major life changes. Together, we build balance, confidence, healthy coping skills, and emotional wellness during overwhelming seasons of life.
(254) 414-0717 View (254) 414-0717
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Margaret Baier
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Waco, TX 76705
I work with individuals, couples and families. If you are struggling with depression or anxiety or other emotions that prevent you from enjoying life to its fullest, or if you need help in your relationships at home or at work, I can help. As you face changes in your life my job is to help you through the transitions. A few examples include premarital counseling, preparation for parenthood, career shifts and retirement. Some transitions are more difficult, such as coping with grief following an affair or divorce or the death of a loved one.
I work with individuals, couples and families. If you are struggling with depression or anxiety or other emotions that prevent you from enjoying life to its fullest, or if you need help in your relationships at home or at work, I can help. As you face changes in your life my job is to help you through the transitions. A few examples include premarital counseling, preparation for parenthood, career shifts and retirement. Some transitions are more difficult, such as coping with grief following an affair or divorce or the death of a loved one.
(254) 781-3160 View (254) 781-3160
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Micah Bolden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Waco, TX 76704
When you don’t have the words for what you’re feeling, it’s easy to shut down, snap at people you care about, or keep everything bottled up and tell yourself you’re “good.” A lot of people are used to pushing through and handling things on their own—until stress starts showing up in their body, their relationships, or their decisions. You may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or at a crossroads, wanting things to change but unsure where to start. What you want is relief, clarity, and the ability to take steps forward instead of feeling stuck in the same place.
When you don’t have the words for what you’re feeling, it’s easy to shut down, snap at people you care about, or keep everything bottled up and tell yourself you’re “good.” A lot of people are used to pushing through and handling things on their own—until stress starts showing up in their body, their relationships, or their decisions. You may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or at a crossroads, wanting things to change but unsure where to start. What you want is relief, clarity, and the ability to take steps forward instead of feeling stuck in the same place.
(214) 761-3281 View (214) 761-3281
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Kim Bell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Whitney, TX 76692
ADULT AGE FEMALE ONLY COUNSELOR I see my role in the counseling process as that of a "change agent". Someone who is meeting you at possibly one of the worst times in your life and saying "I'm willing to walk with you through this journey". My desire is to help women who are tired of living a life that no longer works for them. Often stressful life events, such as relationship challenges, job problems, health issues, or coping difficulties can trigger suffering and the need for support.
ADULT AGE FEMALE ONLY COUNSELOR I see my role in the counseling process as that of a "change agent". Someone who is meeting you at possibly one of the worst times in your life and saying "I'm willing to walk with you through this journey". My desire is to help women who are tired of living a life that no longer works for them. Often stressful life events, such as relationship challenges, job problems, health issues, or coping difficulties can trigger suffering and the need for support.
(817) 983-7986 View (817) 983-7986
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Pamela Tanis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Online Only
I have worked with teens and adults on a variety of issues, including depression, Bipolar, anxiety, suicidal ideation, relationship issues, parenting issues, trauma, anger, and more.
Welcome! My name is Pamela Tanis, and I have been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for the past six years. My approach is warm, compassionate, and supportive, and I hold a safe space for my clients to express themselves as they work through challenges. I tend to use cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at how thoughts connect to behavior and produce actions. I also use a psychodynamic approach, reality-based therapy, and brief solution-focused. A mix of these modalities helps bring in the focus of challenges to work through.
I have worked with teens and adults on a variety of issues, including depression, Bipolar, anxiety, suicidal ideation, relationship issues, parenting issues, trauma, anger, and more.
Welcome! My name is Pamela Tanis, and I have been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for the past six years. My approach is warm, compassionate, and supportive, and I hold a safe space for my clients to express themselves as they work through challenges. I tend to use cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at how thoughts connect to behavior and produce actions. I also use a psychodynamic approach, reality-based therapy, and brief solution-focused. A mix of these modalities helps bring in the focus of challenges to work through.
(254) 323-4773 View (254) 323-4773
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Psychological Testing & Evaluations - Dr. Dean
Psychologist, PsyD, QME, Author
Woodway, TX 76712
I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
Psychological evaluations / assessments can be utilized to determine eligibility for specific services or accommodations in school or the workplace. They may also be required by a court order or in legal/forensic cases. Also, a psychological evaluation may be needed in cases involving professional licensing boards, child custody matters, and immigration.
I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
Psychological evaluations / assessments can be utilized to determine eligibility for specific services or accommodations in school or the workplace. They may also be required by a court order or in legal/forensic cases. Also, a psychological evaluation may be needed in cases involving professional licensing boards, child custody matters, and immigration.
(254) 355-5817 View (254) 355-5817
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Mohamed Ali El Ghawil
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Online Only
The first steps to your healing journey have already begun. Congratulations on taking the initiative and overcoming the fear of reaching out for support. I use evidence-based methods, including CBT, DBT, and narrative exposure in a collaborative, direct way that offers guidance and empowerment. Together, we'll address current challenges while building long-term tools to help you confidently face future ones. You will have a time and a space to feel safe and comfortable engaging in honest conversation with oneself. An environment that allows every topic to be okay to discuss with no judgment, consequence, or hesitation.
The first steps to your healing journey have already begun. Congratulations on taking the initiative and overcoming the fear of reaching out for support. I use evidence-based methods, including CBT, DBT, and narrative exposure in a collaborative, direct way that offers guidance and empowerment. Together, we'll address current challenges while building long-term tools to help you confidently face future ones. You will have a time and a space to feel safe and comfortable engaging in honest conversation with oneself. An environment that allows every topic to be okay to discuss with no judgment, consequence, or hesitation.
(254) 902-4562 View (254) 902-4562
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Melissa Mendez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you coming to realize there were difficult dynamics from family now influencing your relationship patterns, parenting choices, and navigating the world?
Often what looks like a relationship problem on the surface has roots in older wounds — messages you received early on about whether you were lovable, safe, or enough. Using EMDR and attachment-based approaches, we go to those roots, not just the symptoms. That means we won't just talk about what happened. We'll help your nervous system find release.
Are you coming to realize there were difficult dynamics from family now influencing your relationship patterns, parenting choices, and navigating the world?
Often what looks like a relationship problem on the surface has roots in older wounds — messages you received early on about whether you were lovable, safe, or enough. Using EMDR and attachment-based approaches, we go to those roots, not just the symptoms. That means we won't just talk about what happened. We'll help your nervous system find release.
(254) 306-0207 View (254) 306-0207
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Kimberly Mizerik
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Waco, TX 76710
Now offering Therapy Intensive sessions which are an accelerated form of therapy that allows deeper healing in a shorter amount of time. Are stressful events and relationships making it impossible for you to relax? Are anxiety and depression making it hard to focus on the important things in your life and preventing you from making positive changes? There is hope and help available. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 12 years of experience as a psychotherapist in private practice and in Community Counseling. I have helped patients in their recovery from depression, anxiety, unstable relationships, PTSD, OCD, and ADHD.
Now offering Therapy Intensive sessions which are an accelerated form of therapy that allows deeper healing in a shorter amount of time. Are stressful events and relationships making it impossible for you to relax? Are anxiety and depression making it hard to focus on the important things in your life and preventing you from making positive changes? There is hope and help available. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 12 years of experience as a psychotherapist in private practice and in Community Counseling. I have helped patients in their recovery from depression, anxiety, unstable relationships, PTSD, OCD, and ADHD.
(254) 853-5079 View (254) 853-5079
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Stacy Bartosh
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A
3 Endorsed
Waco, TX 76712
Feeling depressed, anxious, or burned out? Coping with loss, healing from a breakup or searching for your life's purpose? You don't have to figure it all out alone. Therapy offers a place to slow down, make sense of what's happening beneath the surface, and reconnect with yourself. My goal is to provide a supportive, collaborative space where you can show as you are. We slow things down and gently figure out what is happening underneath the anxiety, conflict, or emotional shutdown. Often there are patterns, old wounds, or relationship dynamics you’ve been carrying for years without realizing how much they’ve been affecting you.
Feeling depressed, anxious, or burned out? Coping with loss, healing from a breakup or searching for your life's purpose? You don't have to figure it all out alone. Therapy offers a place to slow down, make sense of what's happening beneath the surface, and reconnect with yourself. My goal is to provide a supportive, collaborative space where you can show as you are. We slow things down and gently figure out what is happening underneath the anxiety, conflict, or emotional shutdown. Often there are patterns, old wounds, or relationship dynamics you’ve been carrying for years without realizing how much they’ve been affecting you.
(254) 536-5796 View (254) 536-5796

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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.