Family Therapists Available in San Marcos
This page is for people in San Marcos looking for online therapists who work with families. Use it to compare therapists by specialties, therapy approaches, family sizes and ages served, and whether they accept children, teens, adults, or multi-generation sessions. All therapists listed are licensed in Texas; a Texas license covers the whole state, so a therapist’s physical city is not a barrier to serving you. Check each profile for experience with issues like parenting conflicts, blended families, co-parenting after separation, sibling rivalry, family transitions, and communication skills to find a fit for your family’s needs.
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1. Shakaria Daily, LPC
Works with Relationship · Family · Grief · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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2. 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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3. Rick Fulton, LPC
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Anger · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy · Motivational Interviewing
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4. Tanja Hoenscheidt, LPC
Affirming, person-centered counseling for life’s toughest moments
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Anger · Depression · ADHD · LGBT
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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5. 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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6. 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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7. 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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8. Yumi Lemaster, LCSW
Evidence-based support for life’s hardest transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Anger · Depression
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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9. Anna Zakrocka, LPC
LPC focused on trauma and holistic wellness
Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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10. 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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11. Perry Martin, LMFT
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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12. James Caldwell, LPC
Texas LPC guiding clients through change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Parenting · Coping with life changes
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy · Solution-Focused Therapy
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13. Henry "Jay" Swedlaw, LPCC, LCMHC
Affirming support for growth, relationships, and resilience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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14. Marci Holloway, LCSW
Texas LCSW helping with trauma and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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15. 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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About family therapy for people in San Marcos
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 San Marcos can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.
1,495 therapists match this page, all of whom name family 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 San Marcos
San Marcos has a population of about 67,553. 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 these therapists help with parenting after separation or divorce?
Yes. Many family therapists on this page list experience with co-parenting, parenting plans, communication strategies, and managing transitions after separation. Look at each therapist’s profile to see whether they mention working with separated or divorced parents, child-focused approaches, and whether they include parallel or joint sessions for co-parents.
How do therapists handle sessions that involve children or teenagers?
Therapists who work with families often describe their approaches to youth, such as play therapy, adolescent-focused CBT, family systems work, or parent coaching. Profiles will indicate which ages they serve and whether they conduct combined family sessions, separate sessions for parents and children, or consult schools and other providers when needed.
What should I compare to find a good fit for my family’s issues?
Compare clinicians by family-related specialties (blended families, step-parenting, foster/adoptive issues), therapy approaches, experience with your children’s ages, and comfort with remote family sessions. Also check whether they note experience with specific challenges like grief, substance use, or behavioral issues. Read profiles to match approach and experience to your family’s goals.
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