Parenting Therapists Available in San Marcos
This page is for parents and caregivers in San Marcos looking for online therapists who specialize in parenting. Use this directory to compare clinicians by experience with child development, co-parenting, behavior strategies, and support for parenting stress. All therapists listed are licensed in Texas; a Texas license covers the whole state, so their license, not city location, is what matters. Read each profile to see specialties, therapy approaches, client focus, and whether they mention working with parents of specific child ages or family situations to find a good match for your needs.
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1. Peter Cosens, LPC
Compassionate Licensed Professional Counselor for complex challenges
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Anger · Depression · Relationship
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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2. Mary Katherine Lickteig, LPC
Support for relationships, loss, and life transitions
Works with Relationship · Grief · Parenting · Bipolar · Coping with life changes
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3. Shelby Wright, LPC
Grounded counseling for anxiety, trauma, and life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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4. Nancy Elliot, LPC
Compassionate, goal-oriented support through life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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5. Dr. & Mrs. Joy Rodriguez, LCSW
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Parenting · Depression
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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6. Martina Cisneros, LCSW
Experienced LCSW guiding healing and growth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Intimacy-related issues · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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7. LaDreamer Harrison, LCSW
Supportive therapy for change and healing
Works with Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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8. Candice Hutchings, LPC
Strengths-based support for life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Parenting · Coping with life changes · ADHD
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9. Eboney Roney, LPC
Supportive counseling for change and resilience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Addictions
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) · Motivational Interviewing
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10. Maria Acosta, LPC
Texas LPC offering compassionate support
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression
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11. Cindy Hannigan, LPC
Compassionate Texas LPC for growth and life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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12. 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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13. Chinwe Nzerue-Obi, LPC
Practical, culturally aware counseling for meaningful change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Anger · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Solution-Focused Therapy
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14. Jasmine Owens, LPC
Compassionate, culturally responsive counseling for lasting change
Works with Relationship · Parenting · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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15. John Uriarte, LCSW
Experienced support for trauma, transitions, and stress
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Intimacy-related issues · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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About parenting 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.
1,224 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 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 an online therapist licensed in Texas help with discipline and behavior strategies for my child in San Marcos?
Yes, many therapists who list parenting as a specialty offer guidance on discipline and behavior strategies. Look for profiles that mention child development, behavior management, or parent coaching. Confirm in the therapist’s profile whether they work with your child’s age range and your specific concerns before scheduling a session.
How do I compare therapists who work with co-parenting and custody-related parenting issues?
Compare therapists by their experience with co-parenting, mediation, and conflict management. Check profiles for mention of custody-related parenting support, communication skills training, and work with separated or divorced parents. Also note the therapeutic approaches they use for family dynamics and whether they describe working with similar custody situations.
What should I look for if I want a therapist who supports parents of infants and toddlers?
Search profiles for experience with early childhood, infant mental health, attachment, and postpartum adjustment. Therapists who work with infants and toddlers often mention feeding, sleep, bonding, and parental stress. Choose someone who specifies the child age range and describes interventions tailored to early development and parent-infant relationships.
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