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Michelle Mateus, New Path Counseling & Wellness

Therapist
5 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Relationship issues, Women's issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Real Support, Real Growth

Therapy That Helps You Make Sense of What You're Going Through and Move Forward

Hi, I’m Michelle, a Licensed Professional Counselor.

I work with teens and adults who are dealing with anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, difficult life experiences, or periods of life where things just feel harder than they should. Many of the people I work with are used to handling things on their own, but eventually reach a point where they want support, perspective, and a different way forward.

I try to keep therapy real. You don't need to have the right words, a clear goal, or a perfectly organized story when you walk into my office. My job is to help you sort through what's going on, understand the bigger picture, and find practical ways to make things feel more manageable.

Clients often tell me they appreciate that I’m easy to talk to and that our conversations feel natural. I believe therapy works best when it feels like a genuine partnership. I’ll meet you where you are, listen without judgment, and help you challenge patterns that may no longer be serving you.

My experience includes private practice, intensive and standard outpatient programs (IOP/SOP), community mental health settings, and trauma and crisis intervention. I use evidence-based approaches such as CBT and trauma-informed therapy, adapting treatment to fit your individual needs rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all approach. I’m also certified in Sand Tray Therapy, which can be helpful for processing experiences that are difficult to put into words.

My approach to therapy

Common Issues I Help With

  • Common Issues I Help With
  • Adjustment Issues & Life Transitions
  • Anxiety & Panic
  • Body Image & Self-Esteem
  • Burnout, Stress & Work Stress
  • Codependency & Unhealthy Patterns
  • College & Young Adult Challenges
  • Communication Issues, Intimacy Struggles & Trust-Building
  • Compulsive Behaviors
  • Depression & Mood Disorders
  • Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating
  • Emotional Dysregulation
  • Emotional Eating & Chronic Dieting
  • Family Conflict & Boundaries
  • Grief & Loss
  • Intrusive Thoughts
  • Motivation & Personal Growth
  • Perfectionism & People-Pleasing
  • Relationships & Dating
  • Self-Harm & Coping Skills
  • Social Anxiety & Peer Relationships
  • Peer Conflict
  • Teen Emotional & Behavioral Issues
  • Toxic or Narcissistic Relationships
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Women’s Issues
  • Parenting & Family Stress
  • Bilingual (Spanish-Speaking) Counseling

Experience & Background

With a background working with teens & adults in various settings, including residential treatment centers, intensive programs, and outpatient care, I bring a deep, trauma-informed understanding of the challenges that impact daily life and relationships. I utilize interventions such as CBT, DBT, somatic experiences and am Level 2 Certified in Sand Tray Therapy.

What you can expect from me

If you’re here, it means you’re ready for something different. I’m here to help you take that next step. I offer in-person sessions in Rockwall, Tx and online therapy throughout Texas, so no matter where you are, support is just a call or message away.

Schedule today or call me to see how I am able to help.

Let’s connect — Call me or schedule your appointment today.

(Video and In-Person Available, in Spanish or English)

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Hispanic, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Affirming, Warm, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    5 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at Texas A&M University-Commerce
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Texas)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Relationship issues, Women's issues
  • More specialties
    Bipolar disorder, OCD, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Strength-Based, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Attachment Based, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English, Spanish
  • Locations
    2021 Guadalupe Street ste 260
    Austin, TX 78705
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