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LMFT Therapists Available in Sugar Land

This page is for people in Sugar Land looking for licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) who offer online care to clients across Texas. Compare clinicians by their specialties, experience with couples and families, therapy approaches, languages spoken, and whether they mention working with issues like parenting, relationship conflict, or blended families. A Texas license covers the whole state, so therapists listed here are available to clients in Sugar Land regardless of where their license was issued. Use these listings to narrow options and then contact providers directly to learn more about fit and approach.

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  1. 1. 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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  2. 2. 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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  3. 3. 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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  4. 4. 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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  5. 5. Teresa Riley, LMFT

    25 years in practice · English · Female

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Family · Anger

    Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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  6. 6. 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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  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. 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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  9. 9. 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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  10. 10. 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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  11. 11. 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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  12. 12. 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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  13. 13. 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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  14. 14. 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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  15. 15. 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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About marriage and family therapist therapy for people in Sugar Land

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 Sugar Land 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 Sugar Land

Sugar Land has a population of about 111,026. 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 both couples and parents in Sugar Land?

Yes. Many LMFTs focus on relationships and family systems, so they can work with couples, co-parents, and extended family dynamics. Look for providers who list couples therapy, family therapy, or parenting support among their specialties. Contact the clinician to confirm whether they regularly see the specific relationship setup you need.

Do these LMFTs provide services to clients in Sugar Land even if they are not from the same city?

Yes. A Texas license covers the whole state, so being in Sugar Land is not a barrier to receiving care from any LMFT licensed in Texas. The listings include clinicians who are available to clients in Sugar Land and across Texas. Verify with each provider about their current online availability and any limits on where they can accept clients.

What should I compare when choosing an LMFT who treats relationship or family issues?

Compare therapists' training and methods (e.g., systems therapy, emotionally focused therapy, CBT for couples), experience with issues like infidelity or blended families, comfort with different family structures, communication style, and whether they offer joint and individual sessions. Also check languages spoken and any notes about working with children or teens.

Other reasons people in Sugar Land look for a therapist

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