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A Therapist Who’s Lived What She Talks About

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Meet Kristy Lane

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Hi, I’m Kristy Lane, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Associate, supervised by Dr. Rachel Falbo, LMFT-S, LPC-S. I’m also a mom with over 21 years of experience raising my own four children and several foster children. I understand the challenges of parenting children with unique needs and the feelings of overwhelm, isolation, and fatigue that can come with it.

I provide virtual therapy across Texas and in-person therapy in Paris, TX for parents, women, individuals, and couples. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, burnout, relationship stress, or are seeking to reconnect with yourself, I offer a safe, supportive environment to explore concerns, identify patterns, and develop practical strategies for change.

My approach is collaborative and systems-oriented, informed by family systems principles and structural interventions. I work alongside clients to understand relational patterns, clarify roles and boundaries, and support effective communication. While I provide guidance and structure in sessions, I prioritize the client’s perspective and lived experience, helping clients make meaningful changes that fit their lives.

I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Texas Tech University and a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Abilene Christian University. My training and lived experience allow me to meet clients with both professional expertise and personal understanding.

Call or text today!

(940) 202-9214

Call or text today! (940) 202-9214

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I know that Parenting a high-needs child is harder than anyone tells you

You love your child more than anything, but parenting them is exhausting in a way you never expected. Maybe you’ve spent years researching, advocating, and fighting for the support they need, only to feel completely drained. Maybe your marriage is feeling the strain, your own needs have been pushed aside, or you don’t even remember the person you were before parenting took over.

I get it—not just as a therapist, but as a parent who has lived through it.

The constant demands can leave you feeling drained, disconnected, and questioning how to keep it all together. It’s easy to lose sight of yourself and your own needs while you’re doing everything you can for your child. I understand that feeling deeply. Having raised both biological and foster children, including those with unique needs, I’ve lived through the challenges and emotional toll. It's okay to acknowledge the struggle, and it's okay to seek support.

  • "You are your best thing."

    Toni Morrison

  • "Every woman who heals herself helps heal all the women who came before her, and all those who come after."

    Marianne Williamson

  • “Being a mother is learning about strengths you didn’t know you had and dealing with fears you didn’t know existed.”

    Linda Wooten

  • “Out of difficulties grow miracles.”

    Jean de La Bruyère

Feeling lost and unsure of who you are? Is the emotional energy of parenting a high-needs child leaving you drained or putting pressure on your marriage? Are you grieving the life you thought you'd have?

Parenting can make it hard to see yourself clearly. Much of your emotional energy goes into supporting your child or children, and your own sense of identity can start to fade.

I work with parents and families facing these struggles, offering a safe, non-judgmental space where you can feel truly understood. Together, we can work to reconnect you to who you are, manage stress, and find a healthier, more fulfilling way to parent by allowing yourself to process these real, heavy emotions.

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