Parenting therapists in Austin, TX
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Parenting
Haley Busch
Psychologist, Ph.D., L.P.
Parenting reactivates your own childhood, usually without announcing that it is doing so. The parents I work with tend to be thoughtful and deliberate, determined not to repeat what was done to them, and then startled by their own reactivity at bedtime. Mentalization-Based Treatment is particularly useful in parenting work: holding your child's mind in mind — wondering what a behavior means rather than only responding to it — is a learnable skill, and it is also what most reliably interrupts a generational pattern. We also work on repair, which matters more than getting it right, and on the guilt that makes repair hard to offer.
6 Years Experience
In-Person in Austin, TX 78731
Online in Austin, TX
Parenting
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
In-Person in Austin, TX 78746
Online in Austin, TX
Parenting
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 Austin, TX (Online Only)
Parenting
Dr. Carolina Castanos, PhD, LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, PHD, LMFT
Parenting has much to do with the parents' relationship, upbringing, past hurts. Kids act out when there is much anxiety within the family system. I help parents recognize and see the whole family system and dynamic as I help with strategies to connect with their child in a securely attached way.
28 Years Experience
In-Person in Austin, TX 78735
Online in Austin, TX
Parenting
Norma J. Perez
Psychologist, PhD
Boy is parenting hard! Tough love is always tougher on the parent than the child. I have been teaching parenting classes and working with parent for over 24 years. I listen to parents describe their children and their unique situation and collect the data to inform the suggestions I give them. Children need boundaries so they can test them and know they are safe and loved. They also need consequences to motivate them to learn and grow. All parents want to launch successful secure independent young adults so I teach parents how to implement early interventions to meet that goal.
22 Years Experience
In-Person in Austin, TX 78734
Online in Austin, TX
Parenting
Brave Young Minds
Psychologist
Parenting is hard - we have the support you need to respond to your child or teen in a way that is helpful, authentic, and kind. Parent Management Training for older kids/teens as well as Parent-Child Interaction Therapy are both helpful in managing tough and oppositional behavior.
8 Years Experience
In-Person in Austin, TX 78752
Online in Austin, TX
Austin's explosive tech-industry growth has brought an influx of young professionals navigating burnout, identity shifts, and the pressures of rapid lifestyle change in an increasingly expensive city. The city has a large LGBTQ+ community and strong demand for affirming therapists specializing in gender identity, relationship dynamics, and life transitions. The University of Texas and major hospital systems including Ascension Seton and St. David's HealthCare provide substantial mental health resources alongside the city's growing network of private practices. Many Austin therapists offer telehealth, making it easier to find care across the wider metro and surrounding Hill Country communities.
Parenting therapists in Austin, TX Statistics
Parenting therapists in Austin, TX average 18 years of experience and charge around $198 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (78%), Family Systems Therapy (46%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (43%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$198
Accept insurance
46%
Offer sliding scale
36%
Gender ID
| 73% |
Female |
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| 24% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 67% |
In Person and Online |
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| 33% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 78% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 46% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 43% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 40% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 37% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 35% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 29% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 76% | Young Adult |
| 63% | Teen |
| 56% | Senior |
| 34% | Children |
Client Focus
| 53% | Women |
| 35% | Men |
| 29% | Christian |
| 29% | LGBTQ+ |
| 26% | Military / Veterans |