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Michael Muniz

Practical, experienced guidance for life’s challenges

LPC Texas

Experience
19 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Michael

Michael Muniz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, addiction concerns, and a wide range of other life difficulties.

Background and approach

With 19 years of clinical experience working in psychiatric hospitals, independent practice, and corporate healthcare, he blends practical skills and clinical knowledge to guide clients through periods of change and crisis. His work also addresses grief, sleep problems, parenting and career issues, and concerns related to identity and family dynamics.

He typically draws on cognitive behavioral techniques alongside client-centered and emotionally focused strategies, tailoring interventions to each person’s goals and preferences. Michael emphasizes listening and collaborative problem solving, and he brings specific experience supporting people facing trauma, severe and persistent mental illness, and compassion fatigue.

He uses motivational and mindfulness-based tools when appropriate and works with individuals on issues such as addiction, mood disorders, communication problems, and codependency. Michael aims to create an approachable therapeutic relationship that helps clients build coping skills and move toward meaningful change.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Michael often uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and build practical coping skills for issues like anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-centered therapy provides a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client's lead and promotes self-exploration and personal growth. Emotionally focused strategies help people explore and process strong emotions and improve patterns of connection and communication in important relationships.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He works with each person to consider their goals, preferences, and the specific challenges they bring, and adjusts methods as therapy progresses to find the best fit for meaningful work together.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes scheduling more flexible and allows people to access care from home or while traveling. These formats support ongoing skill practice, check-ins between appointments, and continuity of care when in-person meetings are difficult to arrange.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, parenting challenges, career issues, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue, among other areas.
What therapeutic approaches does he use in sessions?
The practice integrates cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered and emotionally focused approaches, and may also include mindfulness therapy and motivational interviewing depending on client needs.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
He brings 19 years of professional experience, including work in psychiatric hospitals, independent practice, and corporate healthcare settings.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds the LPC credential with license number TX LPC 19872 and is based in Texas.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for working together?
Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to their preferences and availability.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English