Michelle Muñoz
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor working in South Florida for the past eight years. I graduated with a Masters in Psychology from Florida International University. I have worked with adults, adolescents, and children.
I strive to create an environment that is free of judgement so that clients can feel free to express and explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
I have worked with clients to help alleviate symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, ADHD, and interpersonal conflicts. I pride myself on working at the client's pace in order to help them feel safe but more importantly, so that they feel that their voice matters. I am fluent in both English and Spanish.
First session
The first session is an opportunity for the client to sit and reflect on what their wants/needs are for therapy and we collaborate together to create treatment goals. I provide clients with an outline of how therapy is structured but letting the client know the structure is flexible in order to meet their needs. During the first session I also encourage clients to ask questions in order to address any concerns but more importantly to provide the client with the opportunity to advocate for themselves and their goals.
Strengths
My biggest strengths are providing clients with tools and resources to better understand and manage their symptoms. I like to help my clients feel empowered by not only helping them understand triggers for their symptoms but provide them with practical tools they can use to increase their insight and accomplish the goals they have set out for themselves.
Ideal clients
Individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, and life stressors
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Thoughts effect emotions and emotions effect our behavior. Using CBT methods I help client gain greater insight into automatic thoughts that are often distorted and help them balance out those those so that clients have more balanced emotions and behavior.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy builds upon the principles of cognitive therapy by using techniques such as mindfulness meditation to teach clients to consciously pay attention to their thoughts and feelings without placing any judgments upon them.
Location
Virtual sessions
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Licensed in
- FloridaLicense MH16112