Michael Muniz, LPC

Michael Muniz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people manage anxiety, stress, depression, and life transitions. He offers straightforward support for everyday struggles like sleep problems, low self-esteem, grief, substance concerns, and relationship tensions. He speaks English and practices from Texas.

He brings 19 years of experience working in psychiatric hospitals, private practice, and corporate healthcare. That background means he has seen a wide range of challenges and knows how to tailor sessions to practical needs. He listens first and helps clients set clear, manageable goals.

Michael uses cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. He also draws on client-centered methods to make space for the person’s experience and emotionally-focused approaches to address relationship and attachment concerns.

Sessions are geared toward problem solving and skill building. People can expect short-term techniques alongside work on longer standing patterns when needed. He also integrates mindfulness and motivational interviewing strategies to support change and sustain progress.

He works with a broad set of concerns including trauma and abuse, addiction, bipolar mood issues, parenting stress, career challenges, and compassion fatigue. The focus is practical - clearer thinking, better coping, and steps that fit everyday life.

To begin, Michael asks about the situation, priorities, and what a successful outcome looks like. From there he co-creates a plan that matches pacing and the client’s goals.

How Michael’s Approaches Work Online

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people identify patterns of thought and behavior that make problems worse and then practice small changes to improve mood and day-to-day functioning. This approach is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and managing strong emotions.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s experience without judgment. It creates space for people to express themselves, reflect on what matters, and set goals at their own pace. Emotionally-Focused Therapy looks at how emotions shape relationships and provides ways to notice and shift interaction patterns that cause pain.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Michael will talk about goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps most. He aims to balance skill-building with time to process feelings, so the plan fits the client’s needs and preferences.

Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video works well for face-to-face conversation and practicing skills. Phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat or messaging lets people send short updates, ask quick questions between sessions, or use therapy in small moments during the week.