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Michelle Farias

Calm guidance for anxiety and life transitions

LPC Texas

Experience
25 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Michelle

Michelle Farias is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 25 years of experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, and issues related to LGBT identity and parenting.

Background and approach

She brings a calm, client-centered manner to sessions, creating space for individuals to explore difficult emotions and build practical skills for everyday challenges. Michelle emphasizes collaboration and tailors her approach to each person's goals, whether addressing panic and social anxiety or navigating workplace stress and questions of life purpose.

Her work integrates evidence-informed tools such as cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness alongside solution-focused strategies to help clients identify patterns, shift unhelpful thinking, and develop concrete steps forward. Michelle also offers counseling for caregiver stress, end-of-life concerns, guilt and shame, and young adult transitions.

She communicates availability clearly and supports clients in choosing the session format that fits their needs, helping them move toward greater clarity and coping ability over time.

Approaches for Online Growth and Practical Change

Michelle commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and develop concrete coping strategies; this approach is often used for anxiety, panic, workplace stress, and social phobia. She also draws on client-centered therapy, which emphasizes empathic listening and supports clients in exploring their values and goals at their own pace.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to consider concerns, personal preferences, and treatment goals, adjusting techniques as the work progresses so that interventions fit the client's needs rather than following a fixed plan.

Online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for people juggling busy schedules or limited travel options. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to practice skills between sessions, while allowing clients to select the way of communicating that best suits their comfort and routine.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does Michelle address?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, LGBT concerns, and parenting challenges, plus related topics like caregiver stress, panic attacks, social anxiety, workplace issues, and life purpose.
What is Michelle's therapeutic style and approach?
Her practice blends client-centered listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused methods to help clients identify patterns and try actionable changes.
How much clinical experience does she bring?
Michelle has 25 years of experience working as a licensed counselor, which informs her work with complex emotional and life transition issues.
Where is Michelle licensed and based?
She is a licensed professional counselor holding TX LPC 16975 and provides services from Texas.
In what language are sessions offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available with Michelle?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preferences and scheduling options.
How does pricing work for therapy with Michelle?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issues

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingLife purposeMidlife crisisPanic disorder and panic attacksSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English