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Michael Muniz

Michael Muniz, LPC

Therapist · Texas · 19+ years of experience

Practical, experienced counselor for life changes

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At a glance

Listed location
Texas
Experience
19+ years
Credentials
LPC
Languages
English
License (Texas)
LPC · No. 19872
NPI
1427067883

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  • Client-centered focus
  • CBT tools
  • Mindfulness practices

About Michael

Michael Muniz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship trouble, and life changes. He works with concerns like depression, grief, addiction, and issues related to aging and geriatric needs. He aims to listen first and guide each person through difficult moments at their own pace.

He brings 19 years of experience across psychiatric hospitals, private practice, and corporate healthcare. That background means he has worked with a range of concerns from trauma to persistent mental health challenges. He draws on practical methods rather than abstract theory to keep sessions focused and useful.

In sessions he commonly uses client-centered conversations to clarify what matters most to the person in front of him. He also uses cognitive behavioral tools to spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Mindfulness strategies and emotionally-focused ideas appear when they fit the goals at hand.

Michael emphasizes collaboration and clear goals. He will listen, reflect what he hears, and help build small, manageable steps forward. People often work on sleep, coping skills, communication, and reducing overwhelm in day-to-day life.

He practices in Texas and conducts work in English. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details so they know how to connect and plan next steps.

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 therapeutic approaches guide online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and making the person's priorities central. It helps people clarify what matters and decide practical next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches concrete strategies to change unhelpful routines; it is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and managing mood swings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose which methods to try, adjust techniques as progress is made, and check in about what feels useful and what does not.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since current formats are not specified here. Ask about available online options when you schedule. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into busy days, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so therapy can happen between work or caregiving responsibilities. Licensed professionals can use goal-focused exercises, homework, and brief skill practice that translate well to remote meetings, helping clients apply what they learn to everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Michael work with?

He addresses stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, addictions, and issues related to aging and geriatric needs among other concerns.

What is his general therapeutic style?

He uses a practical, client-centered approach that focuses on listening, setting clear goals, and using hands-on techniques like cognitive behavioral work and mindfulness.

How long has he been practicing?

Michael has 19 years of experience working in psychiatric hospitals, private practice, and corporate healthcare settings.

What credentials and location are listed for him?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with the LPC credential noted.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does payment and cost work?

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

What is the first step to begin work?

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

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