About me

Everyone deserves a journey of self-healing and self-discovery. In fact, allowing your teen start their journey of counseling at a young age allows them the avenue to self confidence and establishing healthy connections with others that are vital for a fulfilling adulthood.

I have worked in the field of mental health for over 12 years, but have been researching and seeking methods of healing since my early teens. I attended the University of California, San Diego, followed by Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified EFT Practitioner. I have resided in California, Colorado, New Jersey, and now reside in Austin, Texas.

I have experience assisting families, teens, and adults dealing with a range of issues including anxiety and mood disorders, trauma, addictions, end of life issues, and issues related to discrimination and marginalization. I am an experienced therapist, supervisor, and group facilitator in various settings. I also served as adjunct faculty at Naropa University, teaching courses on Transforming Addictions and Multicultural and Diversity Issues in Counseling. I have specifically worked with teens dealing with severe emotional disturbances and trauma in residential settings and also worked as a Multisystemic Therapist, assisting teens with behavioral difficulties.

I have undoubtedly learned the power of transforming harmful mental and emotional patterns. As such, I found myself specializing in mindfulness based techniques and with foundations in unique spiritual perspectives. I am certified in the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), a powerful, but simple method that provides immediate relief of distress. When offered in guided sessions, EFT also works to unravel and shift unhealthy patterns that the conscious mind and talk therapy alone cannot access. This method is successful for all age groups, and teens especially find the self-application of the technique to be invaluable when coping with immediate experiences of distress.

I work with teens by providing safety in sessions, allowing them to have a sense of authenticity and honesty in sessions. I use creative, dynamic methods and offer assignments tailored to their personalities so that they actually look forward to sessions.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Addictions
  • Trauma, Abuse
  • Self esteem, Motivation
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
LGBT , Relationship issues , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Eating disorders , Sleeping disorders , Anger management , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Coaching , Compassion fatigue , ADHD , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 15

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

PA LPC PC009148

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Munirah (Muni) Alam. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Jul 21, 2023 after therapy with Munirah (Muni) for 2 years on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, and adhd

Muni is probably the most down to earth person you could ask for. She has helped guide and support me through huge transitions. Honestly just the best person ever.

Written on Feb 23, 2023 after therapy with Munirah (Muni) for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

Muni has a deep sense of respect for her clients. She is very thorough in explaining her appraoch and she has training and experience in many different areas of mental health wellness. She is helping me gain clarity on several long standing mental health issues. I am looking forward to future sessions to continue the journey to clarity with Muni. I feel comfortable and confident in her hands.

Written on Dec 05, 2022 after therapy with Munirah (Muni) for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and career difficulties

Muni is very kind and compassionate. Healing has been a tough journey, but she has been very helpful and insightful. I appreciate her holistic care and focus on healing the mind, body, and spirit. She’s amazing at what she does!

Written on Nov 27, 2022 after therapy with Munirah (Muni) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, and adhd

An angel on Earth

Written on Oct 03, 2022 after therapy with Munirah (Muni) for 2 years and 5 months

Sane compassionate

Written on Sep 27, 2022 after therapy with Munirah (Muni) for 2 years and 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Muni was a gift from spirit definitely was a manifestation of my desire to have a therapist that was rooted and grounded and deep and spiritual. Muni listens, cares, and offers insight that creates real change. Grateful for her beyond

Written on Jul 19, 2022 after therapy with Munirah (Muni) for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

I almost don’t want to review Muni because I want her all to myself; I found her when I needed her most. I have never felt more heard or understood in therapy, after many attempts at finding a counselor in my life. She doesn’t give me quick fixes or try to tell me how I’m feeling. She listens to every last thing I have to say, shows me so much compassion and empathy, and then guides me to a solution for the end of session to leave me feeling better in the short term, while continuing work on the bigger picture to help me in the long term. Muni deserves the world and people who are hurting deserve Muni.

Written on Mar 04, 2022 after therapy with Munirah (Muni) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Muni is truly amazing at what she does. She senses how to help me based on the way I like to be treated. She’s intelligent, empathetic and always there for me. I highly recommend her to everyone!!!

Written on Jan 27, 2021 after therapy with Munirah (Muni) for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties

She is really sweet, insightful, and cares deeply for your mental health. She is funny and charming, all while holding nuggets of facts to back up what she has to say. I recommend.

Written on Oct 20, 2020 after therapy with Munirah (Muni) for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and eating disorders

Muni has changed my life. I truly feel like she understands me and is helping me discover parts of myself I’ve either not been ready to explore in the past or didn’t know were there at all. It’s a gift to have found her.

Written on Jul 22, 2020 after therapy with Munirah (Muni) for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and anger management

Muni is extremely helpful and kind. I really appreciate her support.

Written on May 15, 2020 after therapy with Munirah (Muni) for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue

Muni has been like a wise friend, guiding me with great questions and insights.

Work with me!