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LMFT Therapists Available in Mission

This page lists licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFT) available to clients in Mission. Use it if you want therapists who specialize in relationships, couples work, family dynamics, or systems-focused therapy. Compare each profile for areas of focus, therapy approaches, typical client populations, and language fluency. All entries are licensed in Texas; a Texas license covers the whole state, so a provider’s physical location inside Texas is not a barrier to serving clients in Mission. Read profiles to find professionals whose experience and methods fit your needs.

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  1. 1. 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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  2. 2. 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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  3. 3. 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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  4. 4. 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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  5. 5. 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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  6. 6. 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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  7. 7. 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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  8. 8. Dr. Betsy Puentes, LMFT, LPC

    46 years in practice · English · Female

    Seasoned Texas therapist for life challenges

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Self esteem · Career · Depression · Coping with life changes

    Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

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  9. 9. 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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  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. 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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  12. 12. 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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  13. 13. 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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  14. 14. 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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  15. 15. 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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About marriage and family therapist 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.

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 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

Can an LMFT on this page help with couples and family issues in Mission?

Yes. LMFTs focus on relationships and family systems. Look for profiles that list couples therapy, family therapy, co-parenting, or relationship conflict. Profiles will note specialties and typical client concerns so you can choose someone whose training matches your situation.

How do I compare LMFT approaches like structural, Bowenian, or emotionally focused therapy?

Check each profile’s stated therapy approaches and brief descriptions. Structural and Bowenian focus on family systems and patterns, while emotionally focused therapy centers on attachment and emotions in couples. Compare approaches to the kind of change you want, such as behavior patterns, communication, or emotional connection.

What should I look for in profiles if I need an LMFT who works with blended families or stepfamily issues?

Search profiles for experience with blended families, stepfamilies, custody transitions, and co-parenting after remarriage. Note mentions of combined-family dynamics, parenting coordination, and strategies for integrating members. Language fluency and cultural competence can also be important for blended-family challenges.

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