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Miguel De la fuente, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Miguel is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Miguel. View 48 reviews
Speaks English and Spanish
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Texas

Recent reviews

He has always been empathetic and understanding of my needs given my cultural background and has provided tools to navigate issues with my background in mind.

Reviewed March 2024

Great therapist, professional and friendly, I would strongly recommend him !!

Reviewed June 2022

More about Miguel

  • 5 years' experience
  • Male
  • LPC

I am a mental health counselor licensed in the state of Texas. Professionally, I have a little over 3 years of experience. I have been a fitness/life coach for over 20 years and I am a veteran with 10 years of service. Therefore, in both positions I have had the honor to provide counseling and guidance to hundreds of individuals in all areas and walks of life. Currently, I work as a mental health counselor at a Behavioral Hospital. Our main focus is to attend to the crisis at hand, utilizing brief and swift psychotherapy. Once patients are stable, I provide psychotherapy or psychoeducation in accord to their main problems or obstacles.

I have worked with patients and clients with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, substance/alcohol, and sexual abuse. Been a Hispanic male veteran with personal experience in dealing with mental health, I understand the stigmatization and the cultural sensitivity that is needed to provide support for any and all individuals. Therefore, I get to work more often with patients and their families, who struggle with PTSD and other military related trauma.

I am a Christian and follow Christian principles, therefore, I believe in treating all individuals with outmost respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My counseling style is assertive and direct, but empathic and compassionate, all at once. My approach is eclectic, hence, it is a combination of cognitive-behavioral, spiritual, psychodynamic and positive psychology. I am able and willing to adapt to any form of counseling and treatment as required by the patient or client, in order to meet your specific needs and unique obstacle.

Lastly, I am currently finishing my doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology. Hence, I am constantly learning new ways of improving my skills, knowledge, and attaining more tools to better serve my patients and clients.

I personally understand the courage and confidence that it is needed to accept that one needs help and seek that help in order to better one’s life and improve quality of life, for you and those around you.

I am excited and look forward to providing guidance and effective therapy.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Bipolar disorder Depression Abandonment Attachment issues Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Veteran and Armed Forces Issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Miguel De la fuente's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982281796.

  • LPC · Texas · 81880 · Expires November 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Miguel De la fuente

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

48 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Helped Listens Helpful Recommend Understanding Amazing Easy Knowledgeable Professional

He has always been empathetic and understanding of my needs given my cultural background and has provided tools to navigate issues with my background in mind.

Reviewed March 2024

Great therapist, professional and friendly, I would strongly recommend him !!

Reviewed June 2022

Miguel Was really good and listening to me and offering me amazing advice and helped me realize certain things I didn’t know I was actually dealing with.

Reviewed November 2021

Miguel understands me in a manner that no other previous therapist was able to. He is very attentive and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend him.

Reviewed August 2021

His approach is very different than the others I've experienced before. He's sharing his expériences too and doesn't make the conversation awkward he listens to when needed and talks when necessary it's like talking to a trusted friend.

Reviewed August 2021

Miguel is an excellent terapist. He es empathic, he listens and guides you patiently in order to help you achieve your goals, be and live your better version.

Reviewed September 2023

Miguel’s strength, in my opinion, is his relationship with God. He is able to talk me through topics from a Christian perspective which is very important to me. He is proactive and has helped me tackle different issues that I struggle with. I’m thankful for who he is and for what he adds to my life.

Reviewed April 2023

miguel is super understanding, i ramble a lot but he's able to figure out my point pretty fast n help me stay on track

Reviewed April 2023

Dr. Miguel is the best and very supportive.

Reviewed December 2022

Miguel has been really helpful. He listens and helps you figure out what strategies can help in your unique situation.

Reviewed November 2022

I really loved how Miguel works with me, he is extremely approachable and you can really feel safe and comfortable with him while keeping everything so professional and at the same time like a friend you can talk to. Would really recommend him to anyone.

Reviewed November 2022

Good

Reviewed August 2022

Miguel was patient and steered me forward. He listened and gave me good advise. He showed me that I can change the way I think and react to things, which can lead to a more fulfilling life. Our work together was life changing. Thank you for everything Miguel!

Reviewed July 2022

I feel like Miguel truly understands me and my concerns. 10/10

Reviewed July 2022

Miguel is very professional, knowledgeable and kind. Great experience, thank you.

Reviewed June 2022

I have sought therapy at different times in my life. But Mr. De la Fuente is my favorite therapist yet. He is easy to speak to, easy to relate to, is knowledgeable, and has helped me tremendously. I recommend working with him.

Reviewed June 2022

Amazing therapist honestly!

Reviewed April 2022

Love how he’s straight to the point. I needed someone to be blunt and honest with me and he is always telling me the way I need to hear it.

Reviewed April 2022

Dr. Miguel De la fuente has been very helpful in me sorting through my tornado of a life. The focusing techniques and exercises given have been very helpful.

Reviewed March 2022

I’ve tried a few therapist on here and was finally matched with Miguel. We just clicked off the bat and I felt heard and understood. Miguel has been such a blessing in my life! He’s always so quick to respond and offers the best advice. You know he truly cares and is very flexible with schedules.

Reviewed March 2022

Miguel listens and empathizes with me but he also provides guidance to see things from a different perspective and in a more clear way. Adopting new ways of seeing my life experiences and the world has improved my day to day life.

Reviewed March 2022

Amazing so far!

Reviewed March 2022

He listens to me attentively and gives me the tools I need for my progress.

Reviewed March 2022

Miguel has been a great and genuine help in offering care and advice to my personal issue I am overcoming. He offers great guidance and understanding as well. Very glad I’ve gotten to connect with him.

Reviewed February 2022

One of my favorite counselors on the BetterHelp platform (I've had a few). He is passionate about what he does and listens very well to provide excellent service to his clients. I enjoyed our sessions and would be glad to work together again in the future!

Reviewed February 2022

He’s nice and flexible with times !

Reviewed February 2022

Miguel has helped me reduce my anxiety about various issues, buy listening and offering feedback and different prospective s that helped refocus on my issues,

Reviewed December 2021

Miguel has been amazing in helping me over come and work through some of my issues. I have started trying to incorporate them into my everyday life more and more. He is so relatable and easy to talk to .

Reviewed November 2021

Miguel is very patient, gentle, kind and non-judgemental. He is super encouraging too. I’ve learned a lot about myself and grown so much in just a short space of time working with him. I highly recommend him.

Reviewed November 2021

Miguel is my second therapist with better help. I originally switched as my first one wasn't responsive but Miguel has been amazing. He checks in, he says all the right things and has helped me with my anxiety seemingly overnight. Really happy with his advice

Reviewed November 2021

Ive been working with Miguel for the past few months and im so thankful to have found him. He is extremely sympathetic, pragmatic, and always manages to put things into perspective with ease when my emotions are all jumbled up in a mess. His communication is clear and effective and each time after speaking to him, i have much needed clarity, bringing me great relief. As someone who suffered from decades long depression, Miguel helps me to develop a more positive mindset as our sessions progress. Working with him has been easy and pleasurable and i enjoy his can-do attitude and positive energy which seem to spill over to me and gives me strength. He is also very dedicated and caring. A few times i've missed my session, he made extra time for me on the weekend so we could talk. Wonderful counselor. Thank u.

Reviewed November 2021

Dr. Miguel is awesome and a very caring person!

Reviewed November 2021

Miguel has been tremendously helpful to me in the last few months. He listens and understands the root of my problems, and provides insightful information every time. He has really helped me with my confidence and emotional growth, and his direct approach is effective. He also makes time for me during emergencies and I am so appreciative of him, thanks Miguel!

Reviewed September 2021

Miguel has been helping me on my journey with recovering from trauma and an eating disoder. I do feel he has helped me tremendously. He is very kind, easy to talk to. He has been a comfort and having a shared faith has been truly wonderful. I'm a lot better spiritually. It's been a gift to have him as my counsellor.

Reviewed August 2021

Miguel is really good on weighing things through by giving advices on different perspective. I’m so happy that he is my therapist. I’ve been having a hard time to focus and totally out of my headspace before but I am somehow feeling better. Thank you miguel, you are God’s gift to us. Continue being a blessing.

Reviewed August 2021

Great advise given by Miguel! I felt very comfortable with him and helped to solve my peoblems

Reviewed August 2021

Miguel is polite, thoughtful, knowledgeable and professional. He tries to understand you so he can help you. I only had two sessions with him and I already see the difference in me. I would recommend Miguel.

Reviewed August 2021

Gracias por el apoyo y el entender mi situación

Reviewed July 2021

Talked to multiple therapist, friends, people on the internet for months without getting any help. A single session with Miguel and I am most relaxed I have been in years. He even went out of his way to find time for me right away even when his schedule was full the next 2 weeks and not only that every session lasted double the amount of time than with any other counselor I have been with, he truly cares.

Reviewed July 2021

He’s a great counselor. Really knows how to deal with situations and provides you comfort. I only had one live session and one day of messaging and he has been great so far.

Reviewed July 2021

Miguel is an awesome councillor. He listens to me and knows exactly how to respond to me. He’s really respectful and understanding.

Reviewed July 2021

Miguel and I connected right away. We matched well as he has great energy, and a wealth of knowledge providing me with great resources.

Reviewed June 2021

Miquel, has been extremely helpful with all of my issues and his experience in dealing with similar issues is very comforting, He listens to my problems and instead of simple fixes or just telling me what to do, he guides and let me come to the realisation.

Reviewed May 2021

Miguel responded directly to my needs and understands exactly where the problem is. He is very empathetic and very considerate. He invests a lot of time and effort and thanks to his multifaceted experience and specializations he has been able to help me in absolutely everything so far. 10/10 :)

Reviewed May 2021

Miguel is an understanding counsellor. He listens to you without judgement but can still deliver hard-hitting advices with compassion at the same time. Very helpful for my current situation.

Reviewed May 2021

Miguel took the time to hear what i had to say and I never felt judged or disrespected. His background is a good fit for a person like me with being relatable and understanding.

Reviewed May 2021

Miguel has been very helpful to me. With one session he helped me understand and start to work on reframing negative thoughts and patterns. I look forward to my healing journey supported by Miguel.

Reviewed May 2021

Miguel has a kind demeanor yet is also upfront and tells it how it is. He has a way of saying things that make you see the truth without putting you down or making you feel bad about yourself. I felt comfortable sharing my fears with him and knew that there would be no judgment.

Reviewed May 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Miguel De la fuente offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Miguel De la fuente works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Miguel De la fuente speak?

Miguel De la fuente speaks English and Spanish.

How many years of experience does Miguel De la fuente have?

Miguel De la fuente has 5 years of experience.

Where is Miguel De la fuente licensed to practice?

Miguel De la fuente is licensed to practice in Texas.

Does Miguel De la fuente accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Miguel De la fuente does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Miguel De la fuente offer?

Miguel De la fuente offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Miguel De la fuente?

Miguel De la fuente can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Miguel De la fuente?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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