Michelle Farias is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Texas who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and parenting concerns.
01About Michelle
Michelle Farias is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Texas who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and parenting concerns. She has a long history working with LGBTQ clients and supports parents navigating anxiety in their children. Michelle brings 25 years of experience to each conversation and prefers to begin with a video meeting when possible.
In sessions she focuses on practical steps. She listens closely and helps people name worries.
Background and approach
Then she and the client try small, doable changes that can reduce panic and social anxiety. She also helps people who are dealing with caregiver strain, guilt, workplace stress, or questions about life purpose and midlife transitions. Her approach mixes client-centered listening with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness.
That means clients are heard first, and then they learn ways to change patterns of thinking and calm the body. Solution-focused techniques are used to set short-term goals and track small wins. Michelle has extensive experience with grief, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and trauma and abuse.
She also supports young adults who are finding their footing and people facing panic attacks or social phobia. Sessions are aimed at clear steps and usable strategies. People can work with her by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text messaging.
She encourages choosing the format that feels most manageable, and she responds to messages during the workweek. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a time that fits their needs.
02Credentials
- LPC (Texas)
- License 16975 · expires August 2026
- NPI
- 1013112861 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Michelle lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Methods Michelle names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Michelle names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person's perspective and building a trusting relationship. It involves open listening and reflecting so people feel heard before moving to change. This approach is useful for anxiety, grief, and identity issues where being understood matters.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to spot unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Sessions often include short exercises and homework to practice between meetings, which works well over video or text. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and calm panic symptoms; those exercises can be guided in a call or sent as brief written prompts.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they will try methods and adjust the plan based on what feels most useful and realistic for the client's life.
Online therapy gives flexibility for busy schedules and different communication needs. Video calls let people use visual cues and practice skills in real time. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or a client prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for shorter check-ins, written reflections, or when someone needs quick support between sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into work, school, caregiving, or medical routines.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Michelle commonly help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting concerns, and LGBT-related issues. She also focuses on caregiver stress, guilt and shame, workplace problems, and young adult issues.
How would you describe her style in therapy?
Her style is listening first and then working toward practical steps. Sessions mix empathic conversation with exercises to change thinking and reduce worry.
What kind of experience does she bring?
Michelle has 25 years of experience as a practicing counselor. That background includes work with grief, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and trauma-related concerns.
Where is she located and what credential does she hold?
She is based in Texas and holds the LPC credential, licensed in Texas.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
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