- Practical coping skills
- Focus on relationships
- Mindful approaches
About Michael
Michael Muniz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who focuses on men's wellbeing and related concerns. He listens closely and helps people who are feeling stressed, anxious, depressed, or struggling with relationships and self-esteem. His approach aims to make the first steps feel manageable and clear.
Michael brings 19 years of experience in psychiatric hospitals, private practice, and corporate healthcare. That range of settings shaped how he responds to trauma, addiction, mood changes, and long-term mental health challenges. He draws on practical therapy methods to help people find better daily routines and coping skills.
Sessions tend to center on identifying patterns that cause distress and trying small, realistic changes. Michael often uses cognitive behavioral techniques to test unhelpful thoughts and client-centered listening to keep goals personal and relevant. Motivational interviewing can be part of the work when people want help moving toward concrete change.
He also uses mindfulness practices to help slow down racing thoughts and Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas to improve how people connect and communicate. The focus is on simple exercises and short experiments that can fit into a busy life.
Michael aims to guide people through grief, trauma, addiction, parenting strain, and major life transitions. If someone is looking for straightforward, experienced support in Texas, he may be a good fit. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How Michael’s approaches translate to online therapy
Michael often uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions. Client-centered work means he focuses on listening and helping people set their own goals while keeping the conversation grounded in what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and tests small changes to reduce anxiety, depression, or stress-related problems.He also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas when relationship patterns are a concern, helping people notice and change how they respond to others. Each of these approaches is practical and action-oriented, which can work well when sessions are remote because homework and short experiments can be tracked between meetings.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences and will adjust the focus as progress is made. Clients are encouraged to speak up about what helps and what does not so the plan can change.
The specific session formats Michael offers are not listed here, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also supports regular follow-ups and tracking small behavior changes between meetings.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
19+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Michael address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and self-esteem issues, addictions, trauma and grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, career stress, and related concerns listed in his specialties.
What is his general therapy style?
He blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and emotionally-focused ideas to create practical steps for change.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 19 years of experience working in psychiatric hospitals, private practice, and corporate healthcare.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the LPC credential and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How do fees and subscriptions work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.