- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness tools
- Client-centered care
About Michele
Michele San Martin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 20 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strains, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, anger, parenting concerns, and career or life transitions. Michele frames clients as the experts on their own stories and focuses on practical steps that fit into day-to-day life.
Her approach centers on straightforward conversation and active listening. She helps people notice patterns that keep causing the same problems. Michele uses clear, goal-oriented tools to manage intense feelings and to reduce reactivity in relationships and at work.
Michele draws from client-centered methods to keep sessions collaborative and respectful of each person’s perspective. She also uses cognitive behavioral strategies to identify unhelpful thoughts and to test new behaviors. Mindfulness techniques and solution-focused ideas are woven in to support short-term change and clearer thinking.
Her background includes two decades of work with individuals who have faced trauma, family stress, or long-term caregiving demands. That experience informs how she helps clients rebuild routines and coping skills after difficult events. Michele pays attention to practical problems like sleep, workplace frustration, and daily routines that affect mood.
Sessions are conversational and task-oriented. Michele aims to leave people with specific steps they can try between meetings. For anyone managing anger or resentment, she helps name triggers, slow down reactions, and practice alternatives that keep relationships intact.
How her approaches translate to online work
Michele commonly uses client-centered work to keep the conversation focused on the person’s experience. That approach emphasizes listening, reflecting, and helping clients name their priorities. It helps when someone wants to feel understood and to set personal goals for managing anger and stress.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to break down problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT provides concrete exercises for testing new responses to triggers, such as workplace frustration or recurring resentment. Mindfulness techniques may be added to help slow down reactivity and improve noticing of bodily cues.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Michele will talk through options, try a method, and adjust based on what fits the client’s goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps tailor the focus toward managing anger, improving sleep, or handling relationship tension.
Confirm current session formats before booking. The practical benefits of online sessions can include easier scheduling, fitting meetings into a workday break, and shorter check-ins when time is tight. Therapists often use these formats to make it simpler to keep consistent momentum between appointments.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of difficulties does she work with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, anger, parenting concerns, and career or life transitions.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is conversational and practical. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, testing small changes, and practicing tools between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional work experience in counseling and related clinical settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas and practices from that state.
In which languages can I work with her?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.