- ACT and mindfulness
- Person-centered work
- Solution-focused steps
About Micki
Micki Matthews is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 10 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, family issues, self-esteem, life changes, grief, trauma and abuse, and young adult issues. She also addresses parenting, anger, depression, LGBT concerns, coaching, and compassion fatigue.
Micki uses a person-centered style in sessions. She listens, reflects what she hears, and helps people spot unhelpful thought patterns. She teaches mindfulness skills to reduce anxiousness and offers practical coping strategies for busy lives.
Her background includes a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy and years working with individuals and families. She describes herself as trauma informed and uses methods aimed at addressing past hurts and current symptoms. Her training has included evidence-based practices that she brings into sessions as needed.
In a typical session she will collaborate with clients to set short-term goals. Solution-focused techniques are often used to identify small, achievable steps. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) tools may be offered to help clarify values and build actions that match those values.
Micki aims to help people reframe intrusive thoughts and develop routines that reduce stress and improve daily functioning. She works with clients on communication problems and family of origin issues that affect present-day relationships. For young adults facing transitions - like leaving home, starting work, or making life choices - she provides concrete skills and steady support.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients name what matters to them and take small steps toward those values despite difficult thoughts. It is useful for stress, meaning, and making choices during life transitions.Client-Centered Therapy focuses on being heard and understood. The therapist reflects and clarifies so clients can make sense of their feelings and decide what to change. This approach supports work on relationships, self-esteem, and communication problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review goals and preferences in early sessions and suggest ACT, client-centered techniques, mindfulness exercises, or solution-focused steps based on what the client needs. Decisions about methods are collaborative and may shift as progress is made.
The practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting therapy around classes, work, and commuting. Online sessions can reduce time spent traveling and make it easier to keep regular check-ins during busy weeks. Confirm the current session options before booking to learn which formats are offered and how they can fit into a young adult’s schedule.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family problems, self-esteem, parenting, anger, LGBT issues, and young adult issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She practices a person-centered approach and uses mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, solution-focused techniques, and trauma-informed methods to help people learn coping skills and change patterns.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 10 years of experience working with individuals and families and holds a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book sessions?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary 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.
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