Parenting Therapists Available in Odessa
This page lists therapists who work with parenting and are available to clients in Odessa. Use it if you want professional support for parenting challenges like discipline, co-parenting, blended families, child behavior, or adjusting to new stages. Compare clinicians by therapeutic approaches, experience with parenting issues, specializations such as perinatal parenting or teen behavior, and appointment format. Keep in mind a Texas license covers the whole state, so a therapist’s geographic location inside Texas is not a barrier to working with you online.
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1. Rutanya Simon, LICSW, LCSW
Practical, judgment-free support for meaningful change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Family · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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2. Sarah Cook, LPC
Texas LPC focused on women's mental health
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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3. Dr. Zarinah Foggle, LPC
Texas LPC supporting healing and growth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Parenting · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing · Narrative Therapy
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4. Peggy Wright, LPC
Compassionate Texas counselor for life and relationship challenges
Works with Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing
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5. Marilee Frazier, LPC
Warm, collaborative support for overwhelmed adults
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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6. Jeffrey Evans, LPC
Warm, flexible support for meaningful change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Family · Trauma and abuse · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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7. Dr. Dora Whiteside, LPC
Support for meaningful change, one step at a time
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Self esteem · Bipolar · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Existential Therapy
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8. Ashley Stancil, LPC
Culturally responsive support for growth and healing
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Parenting · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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9. Christopher Hooker, LPC
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Family · Anger
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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10. Peggy Wilson, LPC
Workplace-informed counselor for life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Coping with life changes · Coaching
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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11. Dr. Gregory "Lynn" Jones, LCSW
Support for stress, life changes, and growth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Parenting · Career · Depression · Coping with life changes
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12. Karina Rocha Vasquez, LPC
Support for change, confidence, and balance
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression · Compassion fatigue
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) · Solution-Focused Therapy
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13. Cynthia Himstedt, LPC
Texas LPC guiding recovery and resilience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Grief · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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14. Nicole Juarez, LPC
Supportive Texas LPC for stress and recovery
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Parenting · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
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15. Donna Byxbe, LCSW
Experienced LCSW supporting individual and couples growth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
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About parenting therapy for people in Odessa
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 Odessa can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.
1,224 therapists match this page, all of whom name parenting 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 Odessa
Odessa has a population of about 114,428. 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
How do I choose a therapist for parenting issues?
Look for clinicians who list parenting, family, or child behavior in their specialties. Compare their therapeutic approaches (for example, parent coaching, attachment-based, or behavioral strategies), years of experience with parenting work, and any notes about age ranges or family types they support. Read profiles and pick someone whose style and listed focus fit your needs.
Can a therapist help with co-parenting or custody-related parenting challenges?
Yes, many clinicians who work with parenting offer support for co-parenting communication, boundary-setting, and parenting plans, without taking sides. They can help you develop practical strategies for consistent child routines and conflict management. If your situation involves legal proceedings, a therapist can help with coping and communication but won’t provide legal advice.
What should I expect in early parenting-focused sessions?
Early sessions typically start with discussion of your main concerns, family context, and parenting goals. The clinician may ask about the child’s development, routines, and behavior patterns. You can expect collaborative goal setting and suggestions for small, practical changes to try between sessions. The focus is usually on skills, communication, and strategies tailored to your family.
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