Parenting Therapists Available in Richardson
This page lists therapists who work with parenting and are available to clients in Richardson. Use it if you want help with parenting challenges like behavior issues, co-parenting after separation, blended family dynamics, or supporting a child’s emotional needs. Compare each therapist’s specialties, methods, years of experience, and notes about the age ranges and family types they treat. All listed clinicians are licensed in Texas; a Texas license covers the whole state, so a therapist’s inability to be physically in Richardson is not a barrier to offering online services to you.
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1. Wilfred Manyango, LPC
Compassionate Texas Licensed Professional Counselor
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Self esteem
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing
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2. Linda Oberle, LCSW, LMSW
Licensed social worker helping with trauma and addictions
Works with Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Stress, Anxiety · Relationship
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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3. Alexandra Reyna, LPC
LPC-S supporting families through stress and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Parenting · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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4. Carol Metcalfe, LPC
Compassionate Texas counselor for families
Works with Relationship · Family · Grief · Parenting · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Solution-Focused Therapy
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5. Mironda Womack, LCSW
Empowering, rapport-focused therapy with practical strategies
Works with Anger · Self esteem · Coping with life changes · Compassion fatigue · ADHD
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing
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6. Margarita Ramirez, LPC
Warm, evidence-based support for anxiety and self-esteem
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Parenting · Self esteem · Depression
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7. Deborah Zimmerman, LCSW
Texas LCSW specializing in trauma recovery
Works with Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Anger · Bipolar
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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8. 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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9. Hollie Chambers, LCSW
Support for self-acceptance and lasting connection
Works with LGBT · Relationship · Family · Intimacy-related issues · Self esteem
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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10. Julie Elliott, MD, LCSW-C, LCSW
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Depression
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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11. Alecia Ford (MA, NCC), LPC, LMHC
Support for healthier relationships and resilient coping
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Parenting · Self esteem · Depression · Sleeping
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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12. Stacy Brown, LPCC, LPC
Compassionate therapy for meaningful change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Eating · Anger · ADHD
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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13. Ijeoma Dike, LPC
Ijeoma Dike guides emotional growth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Anger · Bipolar · Depression
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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14. Melody Hatter, LCSW, CSW, LISW
Licensed social worker helping adults find solutions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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15. Mary Knight, LCSW
Compassionate Texas LCSW with 34 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Anger · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About parenting therapy for people in Richardson
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 Richardson 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 Richardson
Richardson has a population of about 119,469. 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 parenting therapist from this list?
Look for therapists who mention the specific parenting issues you face, such as toddler behavior, teen conflict, or co-parenting after divorce. Compare therapy approaches (like parent coaching or family therapy), the ages of children they work with, and whether they note experience with special needs or blended families. Use those details to narrow candidates before reaching out.
Can a therapist on this page help with co-parenting after a separation?
Yes. Many therapists who work with parenting list co-parenting and post-separation arrangements among their specialties. Check profile notes for experience mediating communication, creating consistent parenting plans, and supporting both parents and children through transition. Profiles will indicate the approaches they use rather than guaranteeing specific outcomes.
What should I expect when a parenting therapist says they work with children and parents?
Expect a mix of individual sessions for parents, joint parent-child sessions, and guidance on strategies you can use at home. Therapists often assess family routines, communication patterns, and developmental concerns. Profiles may note preferred methods—such as behavioral coaching or attachment-based work—but will not promise fixed results or timelines.
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