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Michelle Farias, LPC

Licensed counselor for anxiety and LGBTQ care
  • Anxiety and stress
  • LGBTQ affirming care
  • Parenting support

About Michelle Farias

Michelle Farias is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with 25 years of clinical experience supporting people through anxiety, stress, parenting challenges, grief, trauma, and issues related to LGBTQ identity. She brings a compassionate, steady presence to therapy and emphasizes working at each person’s own pace while adapting methods to fit individual needs. Her practice includes focused work with parents of anxious children, adults managing panic and social anxiety, caregivers facing role-related stress, and those navigating life transitions such as midlife concerns or hospice and end-of-life issues.

Michelle favors beginning care with a video meeting as a way to establish rapport, though she works within each client’s preferred communication method including phone or chat. She aims to respond to messages during weekdays and checks communications twice a day Monday through Friday, but she does not monitor messages on weekends or holidays. For safety, she does not conduct sessions when a client is driving or riding in a vehicle.

Her approach draws on well-established therapeutic methods and a collaborative stance, helping clients set goals and build practical skills to manage symptoms and restore a sense of purpose. For resources and more about her background, Michelle maintains an additional website at https://www.michellefarias.com/. If a client believes they are in crisis or need immediate help, she notes that resources such as 1-800-273-TALK or calling 911 are available 24 hours a day.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Additional Focus Areas

Caregiver issues and stressGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingLife purposeMidlife crisisPanic disorder and panic attacksSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Michelle Farias have?

Michelle Farias has 25 years of experience.

Is Michelle Farias a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: TX LPC 16975.

In which languages does Michelle Farias provide therapy?

Michelle Farias provides therapy in English.

Where is Michelle Farias located?

She is located in Texas.

How can I work with Michelle Farias as my therapist?

You can work with Michelle Farias through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Michelle Farias work with international clients?

Michelle Farias does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Michelle Farias cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Approaches to Online Therapy and Practical Benefits

Michelle integrates Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening closely and creating a supportive space where the client’s perspective guides the process. This approach is helpful for building trust, exploring identity, and clarifying values. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop concrete strategies to reduce anxiety, manage panic symptoms, and address workplace or social fears. Mindfulness Therapy is incorporated to teach present-moment awareness and stress-reduction techniques that can support emotional regulation and coping with grief or caregiver strain.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Michelle works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts methods over time so the treatment fits the client’s life and priorities.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule care around work, family, or caregiving responsibilities and to continue therapeutic momentum between in-person commitments. Licensed professionals can tailor session formats and tools to the client’s situation so therapy remains practical and accessible.

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