Parenting Therapists Available in Thousand Oaks
This page is for parents and caregivers in Thousand Oaks looking for online therapists who specialise in parenting. Use this directory to compare therapists’ approaches, specialisms within parenting (for example, infant feeding, behaviour management, blended families, or parenting after separation), and how they work with children and adults. All therapists listed are licensed in California; a state licence covers the whole state, so being in Thousand Oaks is not a barrier to working with any clinician on this list. Check each profile for session format, therapy style, and any age ranges they serve before contacting them.
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1. Cheryl Hopkins, LMFT
Experienced California LMFT for relationships and stress
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Grief · Parenting · Self esteem
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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2. Cynthia Rumford-Jones, LCSW
Compassionate LCSW for life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Anger · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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3. Robyn Peace, LCSW
LCSW specializing in trauma and parenting
Works with Trauma and abuse · Parenting
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4. Melissa Fletcher, LCSW, CSW
Direct, supportive therapy focused on real-life change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Parenting · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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5. Alejandro Holguin, LCSW
Compassionate, evidence-based support for lasting emotional balance
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Anger · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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6. Linda Alcala, LMFT
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Depression
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7. Keith Chilton, LMFT
Experienced California Marriage and Family Therapist
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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8. Nathalie Contro, LMFT
Collaborative LMFT for relationships and trauma
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Family · Depression
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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9. Deneta Jones-Udefi, LCSW
California LCSW for relationships and coaching
Works with Relationship · Parenting · Self esteem · Coaching · Compassion fatigue
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10. Sophia Dyer, LCSW
Support for anxiety, trauma, and self-esteem
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Self esteem · Depression
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11. Lynn Vinson, LCSW
Experienced LCSW for adult mental health
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Grief · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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12. Dr. David Sommers, LCSW
California LCSW with 40 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Depression · Addictions · Relationship · Family
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy
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13. Eric Aldaco, LMFT
Christian LMFT focused on strength-based care
Works with Self esteem · Coping with life changes · Relationship · Family · Parenting
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy
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14. Lynda Green Alter, LMFT
California LMFT specializing in relationships and trauma
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Depression
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15. Deana Porter, LMFT
California LMFT for relationships and families
Works with Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Intimacy-related issues · Self esteem
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Gottman Method
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About parenting therapy for people in Thousand Oaks
Everyone listed on this page holds a licence to practise in California and works online. That matters more than it sounds: a licence is issued by the state, not by a city, so a therapist is available to anyone in California regardless of how far away they are. Someone in Thousand Oaks can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.
971 therapists match this page, all of whom name parenting 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. LMFT, LCSW and LPCC are different training routes to the same licensed practice. 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 Thousand Oaks
Thousand Oaks has a population of about 126,966. 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 a therapist help when my child has behaviour issues at school and we’re feeling stuck at home?
Yes. Many parenting therapists work with families on behaviour strategies, communication, and routine setting that connect home and school. Look for therapists who mention behavioural parenting approaches, school collaboration, or family sessions. Ask a clinician how they involve teachers and whether they recommend school meetings or coordinated plans.
How do therapists support parents dealing with split custody or co-parenting conflicts?
Therapists can help parents develop communication tools, set boundaries, and create parenting plans that focus on the child’s needs. Some offer joint sessions with both parents, while others see each parent separately to reduce conflict. Ask about experience with separation, mediation, and court-related documentation if that is relevant to your situation.
What differences should I look for when comparing therapists who list ‘parenting’ as a specialism?
Compare the specific populations they serve (age of children), their therapeutic models (such as attachment, behavioural, or parent-child interaction therapy), and whether they offer parent-only, child-only, or combined sessions. Also check for training in trauma-informed care, developmental concerns, or special needs if those apply to your family.
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