Parenting Therapists in Houston, TX

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Kathy Kinskey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Online Only
Sometimes life is hard! I offer coaching, parent-coaching, counseling & EMDR for 1) trauma, 2) attachment work, 3) anxiety & 4) reaching goals- identifying & replacing limiting beliefs with empowered beliefs that create lasting change.
We're finally at a moment in history where counseling is now used widely & routinely to gain strength, new skills & to live a focused, on-purpose and meaningful life. Because living & loving fully & leading a life you love has everything to do with finding the right mentors along the way for support & guidance so you can transform frustration & vulnerability into wisdom & strength. I help mamas, papas & adults who want proven skills to help themselves &/or their child succeed. And having proven skills & tools is even more important when families & individual adults experience ongoing stress, loss or trauma. Know help is here!
Sometimes life is hard! I offer coaching, parent-coaching, counseling & EMDR for 1) trauma, 2) attachment work, 3) anxiety & 4) reaching goals- identifying & replacing limiting beliefs with empowered beliefs that create lasting change.
We're finally at a moment in history where counseling is now used widely & routinely to gain strength, new skills & to live a focused, on-purpose and meaningful life. Because living & loving fully & leading a life you love has everything to do with finding the right mentors along the way for support & guidance so you can transform frustration & vulnerability into wisdom & strength. I help mamas, papas & adults who want proven skills to help themselves &/or their child succeed. And having proven skills & tools is even more important when families & individual adults experience ongoing stress, loss or trauma. Know help is here!
(720) 408-6320 View (720) 408-6320
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Elizabeth White
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77079
I also offer family therapy, parent coaching and couples counseling.
Are you struggling with feeling misunderstood, overwhelmed or anxious? Do you notice that you can be mean to yourself, or catch yourself questioning decisions? I can provide you with the tools to restore peace and heal the relationship with yourself.
I also offer family therapy, parent coaching and couples counseling.
Are you struggling with feeling misunderstood, overwhelmed or anxious? Do you notice that you can be mean to yourself, or catch yourself questioning decisions? I can provide you with the tools to restore peace and heal the relationship with yourself.
(281) 944-4532 View (281) 944-4532
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Margaret Magness
LPC-Associate
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77024
Having two children myself, I can relate to the challenging ever-changing aspects of parenting.
I am a Play Therapist passionate about working with children experiencing behavioral issues, oppositional tendencies, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I use a variety of therapies including Adlerian Play Therapy, Child-Centered Play Therapy, and Parent Child Interaction Therapy. In addition, I am currently pursuing my Registered Play Therapy License to further enhance my skills as a therapist.
Having two children myself, I can relate to the challenging ever-changing aspects of parenting.
I am a Play Therapist passionate about working with children experiencing behavioral issues, oppositional tendencies, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I use a variety of therapies including Adlerian Play Therapy, Child-Centered Play Therapy, and Parent Child Interaction Therapy. In addition, I am currently pursuing my Registered Play Therapy License to further enhance my skills as a therapist.
(346) 472-5967 View (346) 472-5967
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Kristen Helms
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77084
Since becoming a parent myself, I have also had the pleasure to help many women balance career and family.
Have you been spending time wondering if life can be different? Have you found yourself feeling angry, anxious, sad or otherwise just not yourself? Have people around you shared concerns regarding your moods, anger, stress, drinking or substance use? If any of these things have brought you to the place of considering therapy, then I am happy to tell you that YES life can be different! Making changes can feel difficult and scary but choosing the right therapist can give you the support system, expertise and confidence to make the changes needed for you to be proud of who you are and to be able to share that person with others.
Since becoming a parent myself, I have also had the pleasure to help many women balance career and family.
Have you been spending time wondering if life can be different? Have you found yourself feeling angry, anxious, sad or otherwise just not yourself? Have people around you shared concerns regarding your moods, anger, stress, drinking or substance use? If any of these things have brought you to the place of considering therapy, then I am happy to tell you that YES life can be different! Making changes can feel difficult and scary but choosing the right therapist can give you the support system, expertise and confidence to make the changes needed for you to be proud of who you are and to be able to share that person with others.
(832) 930-8360 View (832) 930-8360
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Jamie M Schneider
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77024
Processing events and emotions when parenting gets real is important and I can offer solutions and tools to help with your family's specific needs.
I enjoy helping children and teens that are struggling with aspects of life such as learning differences, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, anxiety, peer conflict, trauma, shame, and lack of self-worth. Are you a parent with complicated feelings surrounding parenting and wonder what will work for your child's specific needs? I can help you figure figure it out. Maybe you are curious about expanding your family through adoption. My life’s passion is helping individuals through these passages in life.
Processing events and emotions when parenting gets real is important and I can offer solutions and tools to help with your family's specific needs.
I enjoy helping children and teens that are struggling with aspects of life such as learning differences, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, anxiety, peer conflict, trauma, shame, and lack of self-worth. Are you a parent with complicated feelings surrounding parenting and wonder what will work for your child's specific needs? I can help you figure figure it out. Maybe you are curious about expanding your family through adoption. My life’s passion is helping individuals through these passages in life.
(832) 639-1676 View (832) 639-1676
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Caitlin Hancock
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Online Only
Hi there! I'm Caitlin. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 8 years of experience working as a counselor and life coach. I have worked with clients with a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, as well as supporting individuals and families healing from trauma/abuse situations. My therapy style is conversational, supportive and inviting. I believe in treating everyone with respect, compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels.
Hi there! I'm Caitlin. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 8 years of experience working as a counselor and life coach. I have worked with clients with a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, as well as supporting individuals and families healing from trauma/abuse situations. My therapy style is conversational, supportive and inviting. I believe in treating everyone with respect, compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels.
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Jennifer Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77008
Waitlist for new clients
If you are struggling individually or in your parent role, or your child is struggling, you do not have to work through these issues alone.
Navigating the world around us, and in our current times, is tricky for a lot of us! I specialize in working with children and adolescents, as well as assisting the adults who love them in their parenting role. Every family system has strengths and struggles, and parents bring their own experiences (having once been children themselves!) which inform their parenting skills and feelings about parenting, now. Additionally, I also see adults for individual work, outside of the parenting role, and have assisted many adults in thinking through decisions on how to live their best lives.
If you are struggling individually or in your parent role, or your child is struggling, you do not have to work through these issues alone.
Navigating the world around us, and in our current times, is tricky for a lot of us! I specialize in working with children and adolescents, as well as assisting the adults who love them in their parenting role. Every family system has strengths and struggles, and parents bring their own experiences (having once been children themselves!) which inform their parenting skills and feelings about parenting, now. Additionally, I also see adults for individual work, outside of the parenting role, and have assisted many adults in thinking through decisions on how to live their best lives.
(832) 981-7184 View (832) 981-7184
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Valorie George
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77024
I also provide parenting/family work.
Life is complicated! Simply viewing my profile indicates you are seeking to grow in important areas of your life. Whether you are curious about improving relationships, expanding your work-life, or you are experiencing some uncomfortable, even painful emotions and anxiety, together we can explore new possibilities. I invite you to come in first and simply meet with me to see if it feels like a good "fit," a necessary and important aspect of a beneficial working relationship. Let's roll-up our sleeves and work together!
I also provide parenting/family work.
Life is complicated! Simply viewing my profile indicates you are seeking to grow in important areas of your life. Whether you are curious about improving relationships, expanding your work-life, or you are experiencing some uncomfortable, even painful emotions and anxiety, together we can explore new possibilities. I invite you to come in first and simply meet with me to see if it feels like a good "fit," a necessary and important aspect of a beneficial working relationship. Let's roll-up our sleeves and work together!
(346) 209-1090 View (346) 209-1090
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Kendralyn Bourgeois
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you having challenges with self-evaluation, parenting, coparenting, coping skills and/or self-esteem. If you are struggling with anxiety about improving your quality of life in any of these areas, trying to find your way or discover new ways to put your life in order, then you may need some assistance. During some life transitions, you may desire some guidance without feeling like someone is trying to fix you. You want to be heard and seen. You want to figure out simple tools, skills and strategies that will help you move in a positive direction.
Are you having challenges with self-evaluation, parenting, coparenting, coping skills and/or self-esteem. If you are struggling with anxiety about improving your quality of life in any of these areas, trying to find your way or discover new ways to put your life in order, then you may need some assistance. During some life transitions, you may desire some guidance without feeling like someone is trying to fix you. You want to be heard and seen. You want to figure out simple tools, skills and strategies that will help you move in a positive direction.
(281) 324-8410 View (281) 324-8410
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Stacey Ecord
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77058
I have been working as a Licensed Professional Counselor for the past 30 years in many settings (day treatment, foster care, homeless shelters, & residential treatment centers). I have worked with children, adolescents, their families, & individual adults. My areas of expertise include mood disorders, parenting issues, behavioral problems, overcoming traumas & abuse, & stress management. I truly enjoy guiding my clients through healthy decision-making, enhancing their abilities to cope with difficulties, empowering them by helping them realize their strengths, & fostering growth and hope.
I have been working as a Licensed Professional Counselor for the past 30 years in many settings (day treatment, foster care, homeless shelters, & residential treatment centers). I have worked with children, adolescents, their families, & individual adults. My areas of expertise include mood disorders, parenting issues, behavioral problems, overcoming traumas & abuse, & stress management. I truly enjoy guiding my clients through healthy decision-making, enhancing their abilities to cope with difficulties, empowering them by helping them realize their strengths, & fostering growth and hope.
(281) 407-3473 View (281) 407-3473
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Single Parent Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Being a single parent doesn't mean you have to do everything alone.
Life as a single parent can be overwhelming. Our single- parent counseling provides practical solutions for the unique challenges of single mothers and single fathers.
Being a single parent doesn't mean you have to do everything alone.
Life as a single parent can be overwhelming. Our single- parent counseling provides practical solutions for the unique challenges of single mothers and single fathers.
(346) 707-1925 View (346) 707-1925
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Rel Sharp
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Online Only
Some of my biggest areas of expertise have come when dealing with parenting issues, relationship issues, as well as grief and loss.
Hi there! I'm Vince! Are you struggling to navigate everything life is throwing at you in the increasingly hectic world? I love exploring deep down the funnel of emotions with my clients using Person-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral strategies. Together we can tackle your anxiety, depression and the relational issues that come into play that keep you from being your ideal self, whether that be in your relationships, your family, your career, or another important area of your life.
Some of my biggest areas of expertise have come when dealing with parenting issues, relationship issues, as well as grief and loss.
Hi there! I'm Vince! Are you struggling to navigate everything life is throwing at you in the increasingly hectic world? I love exploring deep down the funnel of emotions with my clients using Person-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral strategies. Together we can tackle your anxiety, depression and the relational issues that come into play that keep you from being your ideal self, whether that be in your relationships, your family, your career, or another important area of your life.
(832) 990-1366 View (832) 990-1366
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Racheal Coleman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Online Only
Do you feel anxious, overwhelmed or stuck? Are you uncertain about the next steps in your life? Is unresolved trauma impacting you or your relationships? I have helped individuals, couples and families address challenges such as suicidal thoughts, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, parenting difficulties and life transitions using an eclectic approach! Book with me now by clicking on my website!
Do you feel anxious, overwhelmed or stuck? Are you uncertain about the next steps in your life? Is unresolved trauma impacting you or your relationships? I have helped individuals, couples and families address challenges such as suicidal thoughts, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, parenting difficulties and life transitions using an eclectic approach! Book with me now by clicking on my website!
(346) 523-2260 View (346) 523-2260
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Jessie Blakely
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77007
Parenting can feel overwhelming, especially when navigating the complexities of autism or ADHD. You don’t have to go through it alone. With expert guidance and personalized strategies, we can transform your family’s unique challenges into strengths. Whether you’re navigating co- parenting dynamics, building a connection with an autistic adult child, or addressing behavior concerns, we can work together to create a path toward peace and progress. Your child has the potential to thrive, and with the right support and a little creativity, you can move past the worry and sleepless nights. Let’s take the first step together today!
Parenting can feel overwhelming, especially when navigating the complexities of autism or ADHD. You don’t have to go through it alone. With expert guidance and personalized strategies, we can transform your family’s unique challenges into strengths. Whether you’re navigating co- parenting dynamics, building a connection with an autistic adult child, or addressing behavior concerns, we can work together to create a path toward peace and progress. Your child has the potential to thrive, and with the right support and a little creativity, you can move past the worry and sleepless nights. Let’s take the first step together today!
(346) 489-5238 View (346) 489-5238
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Angela Navarro
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77058
My passion is to provide clinically excellent and distinctively Christian counseling for individuals who desire to incorporate spirituality within their therapeutic experience. I work with a wide variety of clients, including children & teens, individuals, and couples/families. Three groups of clients I especially enjoy working with are children/teens, women dealing with women's health issues (infertility, prenatal/postpartum issues, hormone imbalance, parenting, etc.), and providing support for pastoral health and sustainability in ministry for pastors, their wives, and their children.
My passion is to provide clinically excellent and distinctively Christian counseling for individuals who desire to incorporate spirituality within their therapeutic experience. I work with a wide variety of clients, including children & teens, individuals, and couples/families. Three groups of clients I especially enjoy working with are children/teens, women dealing with women's health issues (infertility, prenatal/postpartum issues, hormone imbalance, parenting, etc.), and providing support for pastoral health and sustainability in ministry for pastors, their wives, and their children.
(832) 219-8538 View (832) 219-8538
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Andrea Chvatal
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77024
Now Accepting Insurance - Aetna, Cigna and United Healthcare. My number one passion is parent coaching... Every child is different and parents often need a specific skillset to parent effectively. I'm trained in trauma and resiliency counseling - many experiences can be traumatic - hurricanes, flooding, divorce, accidents, assault, chronic pain, work issues - even COVID is considered traumatic to some people. Anxiety and depression are increasing as the long-term effects of COVID are being discovered.
Now Accepting Insurance - Aetna, Cigna and United Healthcare. My number one passion is parent coaching... Every child is different and parents often need a specific skillset to parent effectively. I'm trained in trauma and resiliency counseling - many experiences can be traumatic - hurricanes, flooding, divorce, accidents, assault, chronic pain, work issues - even COVID is considered traumatic to some people. Anxiety and depression are increasing as the long-term effects of COVID are being discovered.
(832) 219-9635 View (832) 219-9635
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Jayna Haney-Single Parents/Stepfamilies/Co-Parents
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77054
I've helped families since 2006, travelling many miles on the same journey as a single parent and in my stepfamily.
I help stepfamily couples and single parents find the quickest path possible to confidence, support, and a workable plan that moves you in the direction of your goals from our first session- even in the most challenging situations. I partner with single parents to create a better life for you and your children; reduce the overwhelm, heal from your breakup; and move forward successfully. With blended family couples, we work together to manage stepparenting/stepchild issues, coparent concerns, and/or work through issues, so you can get back to the love and passion that brought you together. Video conference/phone appts available.
I've helped families since 2006, travelling many miles on the same journey as a single parent and in my stepfamily.
I help stepfamily couples and single parents find the quickest path possible to confidence, support, and a workable plan that moves you in the direction of your goals from our first session- even in the most challenging situations. I partner with single parents to create a better life for you and your children; reduce the overwhelm, heal from your breakup; and move forward successfully. With blended family couples, we work together to manage stepparenting/stepchild issues, coparent concerns, and/or work through issues, so you can get back to the love and passion that brought you together. Video conference/phone appts available.
(713) 999-3470 View (713) 999-3470
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Hope Recovery Services, Inc.
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, PhD, MRT, LCDC, LMFT, LCPPT
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77027
I am certified in Moral Reconation Training for Substance Abuse, Domestic Violence, Anger Management, Parenting Skills.
Feelings of being judged, treated like a drug addict or alcoholic! I hear a lot of my patients with substance use issues and mental health problems say this. However, Here at Hope Recovery Services, Inc. you are free to express your thoughts feelings and emotions without fear of being judged or your confidential information exposed. No violence or under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be tolerated. You will also learn simple facts to retrain your negative thoughts in knowing the effects of bad eating and how eating clean can set you free because here at Hope Recovery Services, we are Always Changing lives in a Forward Motion
I am certified in Moral Reconation Training for Substance Abuse, Domestic Violence, Anger Management, Parenting Skills.
Feelings of being judged, treated like a drug addict or alcoholic! I hear a lot of my patients with substance use issues and mental health problems say this. However, Here at Hope Recovery Services, Inc. you are free to express your thoughts feelings and emotions without fear of being judged or your confidential information exposed. No violence or under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be tolerated. You will also learn simple facts to retrain your negative thoughts in knowing the effects of bad eating and how eating clean can set you free because here at Hope Recovery Services, we are Always Changing lives in a Forward Motion
(832) 769-5657 View (832) 769-5657
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Nancy Simpson
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77057
I specialize in parenting concerns, couples and premarital counseling , adjustment concerns in life, grief and anxiety.
I am a licensed Professional Counselor by the State of Texas. My undergraduate work is in Family Studies and Child Development. My graduate work is in the areas of counseling psychology and Educational Psychology. I have been working in a school setting for the past 20 years and I have been in a private practice setting since 2006.
I specialize in parenting concerns, couples and premarital counseling , adjustment concerns in life, grief and anxiety.
I am a licensed Professional Counselor by the State of Texas. My undergraduate work is in Family Studies and Child Development. My graduate work is in the areas of counseling psychology and Educational Psychology. I have been working in a school setting for the past 20 years and I have been in a private practice setting since 2006.
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Stefanie C Barthmare
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I have had over 19 years experience and have advanced training in the following areas: virtual/telehealth, attachment issues, relationships/couples counseling, infidelity, stress, grief and trauma, anxiety, parenting (including blended families and pregnancy) as well as mindfulness based body work.
Are you ready for therapy? If you're frustrated, feeling alone in the struggle and interested in understanding more about the patterns that have kept you (and your relationship) stuck, it’s time. Therapy with me will help you get started on the path to making real, lasting changes. While taking the first step to meet a psychotherapist can be difficult, your relationships and mental health are worth it. I can offer you the kind of support, guidance and gentle feedback that may be useful, no matter the challenge. Let's take the next step together. I'm looking forward to meeting you. Virtual teletherapy is done using Zoom.
I have had over 19 years experience and have advanced training in the following areas: virtual/telehealth, attachment issues, relationships/couples counseling, infidelity, stress, grief and trauma, anxiety, parenting (including blended families and pregnancy) as well as mindfulness based body work.
Are you ready for therapy? If you're frustrated, feeling alone in the struggle and interested in understanding more about the patterns that have kept you (and your relationship) stuck, it’s time. Therapy with me will help you get started on the path to making real, lasting changes. While taking the first step to meet a psychotherapist can be difficult, your relationships and mental health are worth it. I can offer you the kind of support, guidance and gentle feedback that may be useful, no matter the challenge. Let's take the next step together. I'm looking forward to meeting you. Virtual teletherapy is done using Zoom.
(281) 823-8215 View (281) 823-8215
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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.