- Client-centered therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
- Motivational interviewing
About Muneer
Muneer Kirmani is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland with five years of clinical experience. He works with stress, anxiety, LGBTQ concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, and life changes. He also lists focused areas such as abandonment, body image, communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, and isolation.
Kirmani draws on client-centered therapy to keep sessions focused on what matters most to the person in the room. He uses mindfulness tools to slow down intense feelings and motivational interviewing to help people find reasons to change when motivation feels low. Trauma-focused approaches are part of his work with people who have experienced abuse or conflict.
His background includes study in international disaster psychology and lived experience in multicultural and religious minority contexts. That combination informs how he thinks about culture, identity, and family expectations during sessions. He brings particular attention to issues of sexuality and gender that intersect with cultural values.
In a typical session he encourages straightforward talk about the problem, looks for small practical steps, and tries short exercises people can practice between meetings. He notes financial stress, life transitions, and relationship problems as common themes he helps people address. He frames treatment around clear goals and ongoing check-ins.
Sessions are conducted in English and his practice is based in Maryland. To begin, clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first meeting via the platform's online options.
How he uses therapeutic approaches during online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters most to the client. In practice this means the therapist follows the person's lead, clarifies concerns like guilt or shame, and helps set agreed-upon goals. This approach is aimed at making sessions feel relevant to the client's priorities.Mindfulness therapy uses short exercises to notice thoughts and bodily sensations without getting swept away by them. Those exercises can help when anxiety, rumination, or shame become intense and interrupt daily life. Motivational interviewing helps people weigh options, uncover personal reasons for change, and plan small steps that fit their situation.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to try first, adjusting based on how the client responds and what they want to accomplish. This is a flexible, team-based decision rather than a fixed prescription.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove the need to be seen in an office. Licensed professionals can use these practical benefits to help people work on guilt, shame, trauma, and everyday stress while keeping treatment aligned with daily life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Colorado, Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, LGBTQ issues, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. He also lists additional focuses such as guilt and shame, body image, and isolation.
How would he approach shame or guilt?
He uses client-centered conversation to understand the specifics of the guilt or shame and brings in mindfulness exercises to reduce overwhelming feelings. Motivational interviewing can help identify small steps a person feels willing to try.
What is his background and experience?
He has five years of professional experience and academic study in international disaster psychology. His background includes lived experience within multicultural and religious minority contexts.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LPC (Colorado) and LCPC (Maryland) credentials and practices from Maryland.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.