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Family therapy and counseling in Arlington, TX


Top family therapists in Arlington, TX
Family relationships matter. Headway's network of 3,220 empowering providers in Arlington offer evidence-based family therapy approaches to help strengthen connections, improve communication, and resolve conflicts in a safe, non-judgmental space.
Change can occur but I want to empower you to accept what you cannot change and come up with an effective plan to change what you can!
My therapeutic style remains flexible and collaborative, focusing on your individual strengths, needs, and motivation. I consider it a privilege to partner with my clients in this work and to be trusted by them as they share their stories. I strive to create a collaborative space for you to share and examine your own behaviors, feelings, and thoughts; for as Cheryl Richardson has noted, “People start to heal the moment the feel heard.”
Catherine Williams, PMHNP-BC. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Texas telehealth). As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), I am committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care that supports each individual’s journey toward stability, healing, and lasting wellness. I integrate both medical and therapeutic perspectives to address the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—with clinical expertise and genuine empathy.
I strive to create a safe, respectful, and judgment-free environment where clients feel heard, understood, and supported. Whether you are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, or major life transitions, I work collaboratively with you to develop an individualized treatment plan that empowers growth and promotes meaningful, sustained emotional well-being.
I have over 30 years of experience in diverse fields of mental health. I love what I do and have a true passion to help people.
Education and areas of previous work:
MS from East Texas University 9 TX A&M
Post :Doctoral Program for Marriage and Family therapy
Co author/researcher for DSM IV family assessment training book to help resolve family concerns especially in the interest of the child
I am a down to earth and warm therapist with 20 years of experience. I live and work in a rich Hispanic and military connected community. I believe that mental health and handling our emotions effectively is a key to success and positive growth/relationships. During my experience, I have focused from children to adults, who are struggling with handling emotions, anxiety, depression, impulsivity, and focus. Today, by stepping into counseling is a great step for positive growth and change!!
I’m Destiny Parker, a counselor, educator, and wellness advocate who believes healing happens when people feel seen, safe, and supported as their full selves.
In my clinical work, I support individuals who are managing stress, burnout, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and the lingering effects of trauma. I have a particular passion for working with educators, caregivers, and helping professionals who often prioritize everyone else while quietly carrying their own emotional load. I also work with adolescents and young adults as they navigate self-esteem, peer relationships, identity exploration, and emotional resilience.
About our family therapists located within 20 miles of Arlington, TX



- 99%Anxiety
- 98%Depression
- 86%Family issues
- 83%Stress management
- 81%Relationship issues

- 100%Aetna
- 90%Cigna
- 88%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 81%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
- 63%Ascension

- 100%English
- 10%Spanish
- 2%Hindi
- 1%Farsi
- 1%Gujarati

- 100%In-person or online

- 76%Woman
- 24%Man

- 57%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 16%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 10%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 7%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner
- 5%Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Supervisor

- 100%Family therapy
- 98%Individual therapy
- 36%Couples therapy
- 31%Child or adolescent therapy
Frequently asked questions


Find the right counselor for your family
Headway makes it easier to find family-focused support — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Family Therapist in Arlington
Finding family therapists in Arlington starts with understanding what your family wants help navigating. Family therapy may support concerns like parenting conflict, adolescent struggles, blended family dynamics, or communication across generations. Family therapists are trained to work with the family system, rather than focusing only on one person. As you compare Arlington therapists, look for listed experience with your specific concerns, such as parent-child relationships, family transitions, or conflict patterns.
In a mid-size city like Arlington, your search may include therapists with local offices and therapists who offer virtual appointments across Texas. In-person care may be a good fit if location, privacy, or meeting together in the same room matters to your family. Virtual care can also expand your options, especially when schedules, school, work, or transportation make office visits harder to coordinate. Before booking, review each therapist’s bio for appointment availability, session format, and how they structure family work. Some sessions may include the full family, while others may include parents, caregivers, siblings, or individual family members.
Counseling in Arlington, Texas can be a significant cost without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs. Headway helps you compare family therapists in Arlington who are accepting new patients, see whether a therapist accepts your plan, and review estimated out-of-pocket costs before you book. You can read bios, check availability, and book directly when you’re ready.
If anyone in your family is experiencing or worried about abuse, threats, or coercion, joint family or couples therapy usually isn't the right starting point — individual support is safer. The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline (1-800-422-4453) and National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788\) can help you think through next steps.
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