
Dr. Byron Skinner
Seasoned Texas Marriage and Family Therapist
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Seasoned Texas Marriage and Family Therapist
Start with Dr. Byron SkinnerLicensed · Professional · Cancel Anytime
Dr. Byron Skinner is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Texas (TX LMFT 2980) with 36+ years of professional experience as a college professor and clinician. He brings long-standing experience to his work with individuals and couples, drawing on decades of practice and teaching.
He works with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma including PTSD and abuse, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence, and he also addresses career-related difficulties. Much of his clinical experience has involved military service members and their spouses, informing his understanding of the unique challenges faced by service families.
In couples therapy Dr. Skinner focuses on the relationship rather than treating only the individual partners. He approaches each person and partnership with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and he customizes the dialogue and treatment plan to fit each client or couple’s specific needs.
Dr. Skinner recognizes that seeking help requires courage and views his role as supporting and empowering clients as they take steps toward a more fulfilling and happier life.
DISCLAIMER: There are no guarantees of the results of therapy. While every effort will be made to assist clients in obtaining their therapy goals, there are certain risks involved. These risks include, among others: emotional and/or mental anguish; loss of the relationship; loss of status within the relationship; and incompatibility of needs, goals, or desires. Alternatives to therapy may include self-help books; support groups; workshops and seminars; psychiatry; clinical psychology; or hospital admission. The decision to utilize one of these, or the therapy outlined by the therapist, is solely that of the client(s).
Many people wonder whether online therapy can truly help. For a range of common concerns - such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or navigating life transitions - online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.
A major benefit is the flexibility it offers. Clients can connect with a therapist in the format that suits them best - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - which can make it easier to fit therapeutic work into a busy schedule.
Licensed professionals provide online care, and if a client wants a different therapeutic fit they can switch therapists at any time. For many people dealing with everyday mental health and relationship concerns, online therapy is a practical and effective option.