- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Michael
Michael Muniz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with 19 years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, grief, addiction concerns, and challenges like parenting and career changes. Michael also supports those dealing with trauma and compassion fatigue and addresses issues related to self-esteem and sleep disruption.
He draws on several practical therapies in session. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is one of the approaches he uses to help people notice and name emotions that drive relationship and personal patterns. He also uses Client-Centered Therapy to provide a listening stance and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors.
Michael's background includes work in psychiatric hospitals, private practice, and corporate healthcare. That range gives him experience with severe and persistent mental illness as well as everyday life stressors. He aims to listen and guide people through difficult situations rather than deliver one-size-fits-all advice.
Sessions typically focus on clear steps and coping strategies. He often combines structured CBT techniques with moments that focus on emotional experience and meaning. Motivational interviewing and mindfulness techniques may be used when clients are exploring change or managing persistent worry.
People choosing him can expect a straightforward, practical approach. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step are used to set up the first appointment.
How Michael blends EFT, CBT and client-centered work for online care
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and naming emotions that shape how people relate and react. It can help when patterns feel automatic and hard to change by bringing attention to those emotional experiences.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses concrete exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and practice different behaviors for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems.
Client-Centered Therapy centers on careful listening and reflecting. That approach creates space to describe problems and decide what matters most to change.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which methods to emphasize based on goals, needs, and what feels most useful in early sessions.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let people continue work with the same therapist across life changes while trying different approaches like EFT or CBT.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, addictions, trauma, sleep problems, self-esteem, parenting strain, career concerns, and related issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
He blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy with client-centered listening and cognitive behavioral techniques to help people name emotions and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much experience does he have?
He has 19 years of clinical experience across psychiatric hospitals, private practice, and corporate healthcare settings.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted; he practices in Texas for people within the U.S.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; specific pricing is provided during sign-up.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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