Michelle Farias , LPC

Michelle Farias, LPC, is a Texas-based licensed professional counselor with 25 years of clinical experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, parenting challenges, and LGBTQ concerns. As an LPC - which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor - she combines practical coping strategies with empathetic listening to help clients navigate complex emotional and life transitions.

Her practice includes work with individuals facing panic and social anxiety, parents of anxious children, caregivers coping with stress, and people dealing with hospice, end-of-life issues, guilt and shame, or questions about life purpose and midlife transition. She also addresses workplace difficulties and the unique concerns of young adults. Michelle integrates techniques drawn from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral approaches, and mindfulness to tailor care to each person's needs.

Michelle typically recommends beginning with a video meeting when possible, while remaining flexible to phone, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what the client prefers. She maintains regular messaging hours Monday through Friday and is available for live phone and video appointments at various times. She asks that sessions not be conducted while a client is driving or riding in a car for safety reasons. If urgent help is needed at any time, callers should contact 1-800-273-TALK or local emergency services. Michelle maintains a personal website with additional resources and information about her background and approach. She is not currently accepting clients.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Michelle Farias

Michelle Farias draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness practices to support clients in building resilience and practical skills. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathic listening and collaboration, helping people explore their values and goals while feeling heard and respected. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) targets patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety, panic, or mood concerns, teaching structured techniques for managing symptoms and testing new ways of responding. Mindfulness therapy encourages present-moment awareness and stress-reduction skills, which can be useful for grief, caregiver stress, and general anxiety.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Michelle works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions over time so therapy remains relevant and effective for the individual.

Online care offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to attend appointments from home, balance caregiving or work responsibilities, and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are difficult. Licensed professionals can adapt these formats to provide focused, goal-oriented support that aligns with each client's life and availability.