Michael Muniz, LPC
Therapist who listens and helps rewrite stories
Details
| Name | Michael Muniz |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Texas |
| Licensed in | Texas |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 19 |
About Michael
Michael Muniz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and addiction. He uses clear language and practical steps so parents and busy adults can follow along. Michael listens first and helps clients name the problems that feel most urgent.
With 19 years of experience, Michael has worked in psychiatric hospitals, independent practice, and corporate healthcare. That range means he is used to different care settings and varied life challenges.
Background and approach
He draws on approaches that focus on people's stories, their present choices, and skills they can use right away. Michael often blends Narrative Therapy with client-centered listening to help people rewrite painful parts of their lives. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot thought patterns that worsen mood and behavior.
Mindfulness ideas are woven in to help with stress, sleep, and anger management. Sessions are practical and down to earth. Conversations include goal-setting, checking small changes, and adjusting strategies that are not working.
He pays attention to how life events, grief, or trauma shape daily routines and relationships. Michael works with a wide range of concerns including parenting strain, career stress, compassion fatigue, and grief. He also addresses co-occurring issues like substance use and mood disorders, tailoring steps to each person's situation.
His approach aims to make therapy understandable and doable for people juggling many responsibilities.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Self esteem among the things Michael works with, alongside the areas below.
- 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 listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Michael among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Michael directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Michael directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Michael commonly uses Narrative Therapy to help people separate themselves from their problems and rewrite unhelpful storylines. This approach can help when old patterns or family stories make stress and relationships harder to manage. He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening and shaping goals around what matters to the client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot and change thoughts and behaviors that keep symptoms like anxiety and low mood in place. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michael treats the choice of methods as collaborative and adjusts based on a person’s needs, goals, and how they respond in early sessions. Together they try methods, check what helps, and shift course when something is not working. Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues and deeper conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text work well for brief updates, ongoing coaching, or when messaging fits better into a busy schedule. These options make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, whether arranging a session between work tasks or keeping momentum with short messages between meetings.Common questions about this listing
What problems does Michael help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, parenting strain, grief, addictions, and related issues listed in his specialties.
What is his therapy style like?
His style is conversational and goal oriented, combining narrative listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Michael has 19 years of experience across psychiatric hospitals, independent practice, and corporate healthcare.
What are his professional credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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