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- Stress and anxiety
- Relationships and intimacy
- CBT and mindfulness
About Michele
Michele San Martin, LPC, is licensed in Texas and has 20 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and related issues. Michele describes clients as the experts on their own stories and focuses on building from their strengths to address what feels challenging.
She uses a person-centered stance in sessions. That means conversations focus on the client's perspective and priorities. Michele also draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to identify patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems active. Mindfulness and solution-focused tools are included to help with immediate coping and practical steps forward.
Michele often supports people dealing with grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep disruption, parenting stress, anger, self-esteem issues, career concerns, and life transitions. She also works with attention-related difficulties such as ADHD and with family-related topics like attachment and blended family dynamics. Clinical attention is given to chronic illness, caregiver stress, and the effects of abandonment or adoption histories.
Sessions aim to clarify goals, try doable strategies, and reflect on what is working. Michele frames therapy as a collaborative effort. She encourages small experiments in thinking and behavior to test new approaches and reduce distress.
Her approach blends exploration of personal meaning with practical tools. Michele uses Jungian ideas about symbols and life themes alongside concrete cognitive and behavioral techniques. This combination supports both insight and short-term change.
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Therapeutic approaches and online session planning
Client-centered therapy focuses on the client's view and priorities. A therapist using this approach listens closely and helps people name their goals and values so they can make choices that fit their lives.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It provides practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking and behaviors and is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match the client's needs, goals, and preferences. This is an ongoing conversation rather than a one-time decision.
Confirm the available session formats before booking because the biography does not specify them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule. They can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins, and make it possible to meet during a lunch break or between errands. Discussing which tools and techniques to try is the same whether sessions are in person or online; the focus remains on practical steps and exploring what helps.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting strain, sleep problems, ADHD, and related issues.
How would therapy with her feel in approach?
She emphasizes a client-centered approach that centers the client's perspective and uses cognitive behavioral and mindfulness tools for practical change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional work experience in counseling and psychotherapy.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Texas.
In what language are sessions conducted?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are fees handled and how do I start?
Fees vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.