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Michael Muniz

Michael Muniz, LPC

Therapist in Texas · 19+ years of experience

Skilled counselor for stress and anxiety

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  • Calm practical guidance
  • Goal focused work
  • Mindfulness and CBT

About Michael

Michael Muniz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who helps people facing stress and anxiety. He listens first and works to understand what feels most urgent. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use between meetings to feel steadier day to day.

He has 19 years of experience and has worked in psychiatric hospitals, private practice, and corporate healthcare. That background means he has seen a range of struggles, from trauma to longer-term mental health challenges. He draws on what has helped others while tailoring ideas to each person’s situation.

Michael tends to use straightforward methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques and client-centered conversations. He helps clients notice unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes. He also uses motivational interviewing and mindfulness tools when they fit the client’s goals.

In a typical session he listens, reflects what matters most, and helps set small, doable goals. Sessions often include concrete exercises to try between meetings and short reviews of what worked. The focus is on making steady progress rather than perfect outcomes.

People often turn to him for help with relationships, self-esteem, depression, grief, sleep problems, addictions, and coping with life changes. He also supports concerns related to career stress, parenting strain, and compassion fatigue. If you want a practical, calm approach to reduce anxiety and handle life’s demands, he may be a good match.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoaching

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

19+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

How Michael Uses Therapy Approaches Online

Michael often draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered therapy when meeting with people. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes to see what helps. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and shaping the work around what the person says matters most.

He also makes use of mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing when they fit a client's goals. Mindfulness helps with attention and stress reduction through simple breathing and awareness exercises. Motivational interviewing supports people who want to make a change by focusing on their own reasons and readiness to act.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. He works together with each person to decide which methods to try based on needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process makes it easier to pick exercises and goals that feel realistic and useful.

The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins during a workday break, and remove travel time. Discuss format and scheduling up front to make sure sessions match your routine and goals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with stress and anxiety and also supports people dealing with relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, grief, sleep issues, addiction, trauma, and career or parenting challenges.

How would you describe his therapy style?

Sessions are practical and direct, combining client-centered conversation with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing. The goal is to set small steps clients can try between meetings.

What is his professional background?

He has 19 years of experience and has worked in psychiatric hospitals, private practice, and corporate healthcare, which informs a broad perspective on mental health concerns.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He practices as an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and is based in Texas.

Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?

Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to know whether online, phone, or in-person meetings are available.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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