Online Parenting therapists in Gainesville, Texas TX
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The Empowering Space PLLC
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Support for Parenting Challenges & Family Dynamics
Parenting is one of life’s most rewarding experiences—but it can also be overwhelming, frustrating, and exhausting. Whether you’re navigating discipline challenges, parent-child conflicts, co-parenting, behavioral concerns, or simply the stress of balancing it all, The Empowering Space provides compassionate, practical support to help you feel more confident and connected in your parenting journey.
Using positive parenting strategies, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and family-focused interventions, we help parents develop effective communication skills, set healthy boundaries, and manage stress while fostering strong, loving relationships with their children. Every parent deserves support—let’s work together to create a parenting approach that works for you and your family.
You don’t have to do this alone. Let’s build a parenting style that fits your values and your child’s needs.
7 Years Experience
Online in Gainesville, TX (Online Only)
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Dr Kathryn Foster
Psychologist, Ph.D., Psychologist
Parenting is unique to each parent and child and can be made more enriching and rewarding.
39 Years Experience
Online in Gainesville, TX
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Dr. Jillian Mahatha
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Ph.D., LCMHC, NCC, ACS, CCTP
I specialize in supporting parents as they navigate parenting challenges, family dynamics, and the emotional demands of raising children. I help parents develop effective strategies, strengthen communication, build confidence, and foster healthier relationships within their families.
14 Years Experience
Online in Gainesville, TX (Online Only)
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Angie Hesselbrock
Therapist, LPC, NCC, CTC LPC-S
I use solution focused, cognitive behavioral, narrative therapy and EMDR (Eye Movement Reprocessing and Desensitization) for my clients.
17 Years Experience
Online in Gainesville, TX
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Dr. John VanderKaay & The Center for Mighty Marriages & Families
Marriage and Family Therapist, DMin, LMFT, BCPCC, BCPC
Effective parenting is the most difficult job in the world. It's also the one many people have the least training in. We are all intended to learn how to be effective parents by being effectively parented by our own parents. If we didn't have that example, we need to learn somewhere else. I help parents learn about their strengths and weaknesses and help parent from their strengths, while improving their weaknesses.
28 Years Experience
Online in Gainesville, TX
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The Recovery Room Therapy Services, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor
At The Recovery Room Therapy Services, PLLC; we offer compassionate therapy to support parents in navigating the complexities of raising children. Whether you're facing parenting challenges, seeking guidance on communication, or striving to build a strong and healthy family dynamic, we provide a safe space for growth and empowerment. Through personalized strategies, we help parents develop confidence, resilience, and effective tools to foster positive relationships and a nurturing home environment.
11 Years Experience
Online in Gainesville, TX
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Debra Zand
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Parenting therapy helps parents identify, address, and manage their own past or present experiences that may be affecting the way they relate to their child. In some cases, parenting therapy may also help parents better communicate between each other to maintain a cohesive and structured parenting approach. Parenting therapy provides a judgement-free zone for parents to discuss tough moments in parenting and learn how to better manage these tough moments moving forward. Overall, parenting therapy aims to provide parents with the necessary knowledge, tools, guidance, and support to take care of themselves and their children in the most ideal way possible.
26 Years Experience
Online in Gainesville, TX
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Jason Carlettini
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
I have the privilege of seeing tremendous results using my training, experience, and resources with those I have the honor of working with who have the challenge of being a parent.
6 Years Experience
Online in Gainesville, TX
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Emily Stone
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, MDiv, PhD, LMFT-S
Parenting: The Ultimate Systemic Challenge
Moving from Survival to Connection
Parenting is perhaps the most profound "attachment laboratory" we will ever enter. It has the power to bring up our greatest joys and our deepest "ghosts" from the past. In my practice, I move beyond standard "behavioral tips" to help parents understand the relational system at play. Whether you are navigating the "toddler years," the "teen years," or the complex transition into adult-child relationships, I provide a space to parent with intention rather than reactivity.
Navigating the Modern Parenting System
Today’s parents are facing unprecedented levels of burnout and overwhelmed by "expert" advice. We work together to find your voice in the noise, addressing:
The "Parental Melt Down": Understanding the neurobiology of why we "flip our lids" and learning somatic tools to stay within your Window of Tolerance when your child is out of theirs.
Neurodivergent Parenting: Providing specialized support for parents of neurodivergent children, or for neurodivergent parents themselves, navigating sensory overstimulation and executive functioning demands.
The Cycle of Rejection Sensitivity: Addressing how our own childhood wounds can make a child’s natural independence feel like a personal rejection.
A Research-Backed, Heart-Centered Approach
With over 20 years of experience and a PhD in Child and Family Studies, I integrate high-level theory with practical, everyday application:
Attachment-Based Parenting: Using Attachment Theory to move away from "power struggles" and toward a secure base where your child feels seen, safe, and soothed.
Systems Theory & Family Dynamics: We look at the "hidden" roles everyone plays in the family. How does the stress in the marriage, the workplace, or the social system impact the child’s behavior?
Parenting through Transition: Supporting families through the "big shifts"—divorce, moving, new siblings, or spiritual deconstruction—ensuring the family bond remains resilient.
Supporting the "Helper" Parent
I have a deep commitment to working with therapists and pastors as parents. It is uniquely difficult to hold space for others all day and then come home to the raw, unfiltered demands of a family. I provide a confidential sanctuary where you can take off the "expert" hat and find the support you need to be the parent you want to be.
21 Years Experience
Online in Gainesville, TX (Online Only)
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Dayna Nelson, PsyD, LP
Psychologist, PsyD, Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Nelson began training in treating and assessing children and adolescents while still in her doctoral program. Her postdoctoral fellowship worked with foster youth. Since beginning her practice in 2002, she has continued to treat and assess children and families. Although Dr. Nelson is not currenting working with children, she is able to provide parent training and support.
24 Years Experience
Online in Gainesville, TX
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Jaclyn Davis
Psychologist, PhD
Parenting can be both deeply meaningful and incredibly overwhelming—sometimes within the same moment. It often brings a profound identity shift, while also stirring up unresolved experiences from your own childhood. Old attachment wounds may resurface, shaping how you relate to your child and how you see yourself as a parent. I work especially with those navigating the postpartum period and early years of parenting—times that can be particularly emotionally taxing and tender. You may find yourself questioning how to connect without conflict, or how to parent differently than you were parented. Through a psychodynamic approach, I help you explore these deeper layers with compassion and curiosity—so you can parent more intentionally, with greater self-awareness and emotional presence.
12 Years Experience
Online in Gainesville, TX
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Melissa Gaa
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-Supervisor
I offer parenting psychoeducation as well as helping individuals an couples with general parenting needs.
14 Years Experience
Online in Gainesville, TX
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Jenni Samuel
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MS
I support parents by offering a collaborative, nonjudgmental space to explore challenges, stress, and self-doubt that can arise in parenting. Together, we work to strengthen emotional regulation, clarify values, and develop practical strategies that support both the parent and the child. My approach helps parents build confidence, deepen connection, and create more balanced, responsive family relationships.
7 Years Experience
Online in Gainesville, TX
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Smee Wellness LLC
Counselor/Therapist, LPC, LCPC, LCMHC
Parenting rarely comes with a manual, and even the most prepared among us hit walls. We work together on practical strategies and emotional support, helping you parent in a way that aligns with your values — even on the hard days.
11 Years Experience
Online in Gainesville, TX (Online Only)
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Dr. Amy Schullery
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I help new moms and dads adjust to parenthood. Bringing a new baby into the house is stressful. We work on effective strategies to balance everything, maintain a good relationship, and adapt to an expanding family. I work with moms while they are pregnant, postpartum, and parents that have multiple children too. Dads need help adjusting too. I also work with parents with older children- to help them develop effective strategies for parenting, having good relationships with their growing kids, and adjusting to kids growing up or moving out of the home.
19 Years Experience
Online in Gainesville, TX
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Andrew Oshobu
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC)
Parenting is difficult and it is not easy to accomplish. Even with the best intentions in mind, there are conflicts that arise from people challenging their own actions to other people wondering why we do what we do as parents. My hope is to support your needs and help you become more confident in your ability as a parent depending on your needs.
3 Years Experience
Online in Gainesville, TX (Online Only)
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Robin Renucci
Licensed Professional Counselor, Ed.D, Ed.S, M.Ed, LPC, NCC
Parenting can be one of the most rewarding—and most challenging—roles we take on. I work with parents who are navigating the emotional, behavioral, and developmental complexities of raising children, whether they're in the early years, adolescence, or somewhere in between.
With a background in school counseling and years of clinical experience, I offer a supportive and nonjudgmental space where you can explore parenting concerns such as communication struggles, discipline, co-parenting, school-related challenges, and emotional regulation—for both your child and yourself. My approach emphasizes practical tools, emotional insight, and a deeper understanding of your child’s needs and your own parenting style.
Together, we work to strengthen your confidence, deepen your connection with your child, and develop strategies that support a more peaceful, balanced home environment.
16 Years Experience
Online in Gainesville, TX (Online Only)
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Heidi Sawyer, LPC & Career Exploration Coach
Licensed Professional Counselor
Parenting is the hardest job you will ever have! As a mother myself, I can relate to other parents who are facing challenges during the different stages of childhood development. I come alongside parents to encourage and support them in the hardest and most rewarding work they will ever do in life. While working through parenting challenges, I often find that clients need to learn balance and self-care to present their best self to their family members.
12 Years Experience
Online in Gainesville, TX
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Linda Friedman
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I understand the profound impact a child's challenging behavior can have on the entire family. It strains parental relationships and takes an emotional toll on daily interactions with your child. The journey might feel overwhelming, but there is hope!
As a nationally certified provider of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), I specialize in bringing about transformative changes in children's behaviors, turning family dynamics from stress-ridden to harmonious. I’m committed to assisting families facing challenges such as tantrums, oppositionality, defiance, and aggression.
What sets PCIT apart is its proven effectiveness, backed by over 30 years of research. It's not just a treatment; it's a powerful solution designed for children grappling with behavioral and emotional difficulties. The "secret sauce" lies in the live coaching sessions, where I’ll support you, implementing PCIT tools in real-time. The in the moment feedback empowers parents to quickly master skills that results in tangible improvements in their child's behavior.
Break free from the cycle of stress and tears! Contact me today for a free consult to explore how the PCIT program can bring lasting positive changes and a happier, healthier family life!
22 Years Experience
Online in Gainesville, TX
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Gayle MacBride
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Parenting - "All joy and no fun" is a quote I hear often and it resonates. It has been a great joy and the hardest job. It's hard to know if we are "doing it right" and "I don't want to screw up my kid" are the most common things my clients tell me. Let's talk about your parenting values and how this aligns with your parenting reality to learn some ways to increase your confidence.
20 Years Experience
Online in Gainesville, TX
Parenting therapists in Gainesville, Texas Statistics
Parenting therapists in Gainesville, Texas average 18 years of experience and charge around $195 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Parenting (100%), Anxiety or Fears (85%), and Depression (83%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$195
Gender ID
| 70% |
Female |
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| 27% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 69% |
In Person and Online |
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| 31% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Parenting |
| 85% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 83% | Depression |
| 62% | Stress |
| 61% | Loss or Grief |
| 58% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 57% | Trauma and PTSD |