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LMFT Therapists Available in Tyler

This page lists licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) who are available to clients in Tyler. Use it if you want therapy focused on couples, families, or relational issues and prefer a therapist licensed in Texas. Compare clinical focus, years of experience, approaches (for example, EMDR, CBT, EFT), population served, and whether they work with individuals, couples, or families. A Texas license covers the whole state, so a practitioner’s physical location inside Texas is not a barrier to working with you in Tyler.

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  1. 1. 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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  2. 2. 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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  3. 3. 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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  4. 4. 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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  5. 5. 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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  6. 6. 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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  7. 7. 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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  8. 8. 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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  9. 9. 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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  10. 10. 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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  11. 11. Phillip Redden, LMFT

    15 years in practice · English · Male

    Support for relationships, family stress, and trauma healing

    Works with Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Intimacy-related issues · Parenting

    Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

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  12. 12. 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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  13. 13. 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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  14. 14. 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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  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 Tyler

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 Tyler 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 Tyler

Tyler has a population of about 105,995. 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

What does an LMFT do differently from other therapists?

An LMFT specializes in relationships and family systems. They often assess patterns between family members or partners and intervene to change interaction styles. LMFTs typically focus on communication, boundaries, roles, and transitions. If your concern centers on couple conflict, parenting, blended-family dynamics, or relationship recovery, an LMFT’s training is directly relevant.

How do I choose among LMFTs listed for clients in Tyler?

Compare each profile’s stated specialties, approaches, and populations served. Look for therapists who note experience with your specific issue—couples work, parent-child conflict, or family transitions. Also consider stated modalities and whether they mention working with adults, adolescents, or both. Profiles often list licenses and credentials so you can confirm they are licensed in Texas.

Can an LMFT help with issues beyond couples and families, like anxiety or depression?

Yes. Many LMFTs treat individual symptoms such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief, often within a relational framework. They tend to consider how relationships and family patterns influence symptoms. If you want individual work, check profiles for notations about individual therapy and the specific methods they use for mood or trauma-related concerns.

Other reasons people in Tyler look for a therapist

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