Featured Professionals

Texas

2 trusted professionals personally vetted by Two Paths.

April Slaughter

April Slaughter

Therapist

April Slaughter Wellness · Austin, TX

TX 203598 CA 83964

If you feel stuck in conflict, disconnected from your partner, or weighed down by trauma, I can help you find clarity, safety, and connection again. My work focuses on couples navigating high conflict, infidelity, premarital concerns, trust ruptures, communication struggles, and/…

high conflictco-parentingdiscernmenttrust rupturescommunication strugglesEnglishPro bono / sliding scale
Madelaine Martin

Madelaine Martin

Family Support Professional

Fitz & Morri · St. Augustine, FL

Matter management and non-legal strategy for parents who are capable, yet do not have the capacity in this season.

Non-legal strategycommunication managementdocumentation organizationpattern tracking and behavioral loggingattorney meeting preparationEnglishPro bono / sliding scale

Choosing a co-parenting professional in Texas

The right kind of professional depends on what you need. Here is how the most common roles differ, so you can find the right support in Texas.

Family law attorney

Gives legal advice, protects your interests, and can file and argue in family court in Texas. Best for contested custody, safety concerns, or complex finances.

Mediator

A neutral professional who helps both co-parents reach an agreement without taking sides. Often faster and less costly than litigation.

Therapist or LMFT

Supports the emotional and communication side of co-parenting, and how conflict affects your children. This is not legal advice.

Co-parenting or divorce coach

Helps you plan specific decisions and prepare for hard conversations, usually without the clinical scope of therapy.

Finding a professional in Texas: common questions

How do I find a co-parenting professional in Texas?+

Start by deciding what kind of help you need. A family law attorney gives legal advice and can represent you in court. A mediator is neutral and helps both co-parents reach an agreement. A therapist or LMFT supports the emotional and communication side. A co-parenting or divorce coach helps you plan specific decisions. Two Paths features professionals in Texas as they are vetted and join, and you can also check your state or local bar association and your family court's self-help center.

What is the difference between a family law attorney and a mediator?+

A family law attorney represents your interests, gives you legal advice, and can file documents with the court in Texas. A mediator stays neutral and helps both co-parents reach a workable agreement without taking sides. Many families use both: a mediator to build the parenting plan, and an attorney to review it before it is filed.

Do I need a lawyer to create a parenting plan in Texas?+

Not always. Many parents draft a parenting plan themselves or with a mediator, then have it reviewed and filed with the court. For high-conflict situations, safety concerns, or complex finances, working with a family law attorney in Texas is the safer route. You can start from a structured template and refine it from there.

What does a co-parenting therapist or LMFT do?+

A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) helps with the emotional and relational side of co-parenting: communication patterns, conflict, and the impact on children. This is different from legal advice. Two Paths also offers on-demand LMFT-reviewed support if you are not ready to commit to ongoing therapy.

Is the Two Paths professional directory free?+

Yes. Browsing the directory is free for families, and applying to be featured is free for professionals. Two Paths personally reviews every professional before listing them.

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