- Years in practice
- 19
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Texas
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Michael
Michael Muniz greets clients with a straightforward focus on practical change. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with nearly two decades of experience. He helps people who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or stuck in difficult life transitions.
Parents looking for clearer routines and calmer interactions will find a practical, problem-solving approach. He draws on experience from hospital, independent practice, and corporate healthcare settings. That background means he is used to working with people through acute stress, trauma, addiction, and long-term mood concerns.
Background and approach
Sessions start with listening to what matters most to the person and identifying small, doable steps forward. Therapy often uses cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. He also uses client-centered methods to keep conversations grounded in each person's experience.
Mindfulness and motivational techniques are added when they fit the client's goals. Appointments may focus on sleep, grief, parenting challenges, or coping with career and life changes. Michael aims to teach simple tools that people can try between sessions.
He explains options clearly and adjusts the pace to match what a client needs. His style is direct but supportive, aiming for clarity over jargon. People who want a practical plan and steady guidance may find his approach helpful.
Sessions are conducted in English and scheduled from his Texas practice.
What Michael works with
Everything Michael lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Michael helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coaching
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Workplace issues
Approaches Michael lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches that translate well online
Michael blends cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered work to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors in daily life. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying thinking patterns and testing small changes that can reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and lift mood. Client-centered therapy concentrates on listening closely to the person's experience and shaping sessions around their priorities.He treats the choice of approach as a collaborative decision. The therapist will talk through goals, try methods, and adjust based on what feels useful. Finding the right fit is an active process, and the plan can shift as progress or new needs appear.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for full sessions and face-to-face conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Messaging and chat work well for brief updates, shorter coaching-style exchanges, or ongoing support between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare, and busy routines, while keeping consistent contact with a licensed professional.
Questions people ask about Michael
What types of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, grief, sleep problems, parenting struggles, relationship and self-esteem issues, and related concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, problem-focused style that emphasizes listening, clear explanations, and small steps clients can try between sessions.
What is his clinical background?
He has 19 years of experience working in psychiatric hospitals, independent practice, and corporate healthcare settings.
What credentials and location apply?
He holds the LPC credential and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported and can he see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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