Today we’d like to introduce you to Angie Munsey.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
When I was a little girl, I wanted to be a ballerina, a figure skater, an author, a rock star, and a clinical psychologist. Fast forward to today, and I’ve managed to live a little piece of each dream. I wrote and performed music for many years, and now I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate helping people rediscover clarity and balance.
Creativity runs deep in my family. We have musicians and hairdressers, so I naturally followed suit. I spent 24 years as a hairstylist, specializing in cutting, and 17 years as a musician, founding two bands: SkateAroundChippy and The Beat Dolls. I loved both careers, but after years of working in salons, I realized I didn’t enjoy being told what to do. So, I went out on my own, building a niche business doing house calls and creating personal, lasting relationships with clients.
Along the way, I chased some interests that caught my attention, studying Criminal Justice, Psychology, and EMT. Each of those experiences ultimately served me in unexpected ways, shaping the counselor I’ve become.
Then life handed me a turning point I didn’t see coming. Something happened to my vocal cords, something doctors couldn’t explain, and I suddenly couldn’t sing. Losing my voice felt like losing a part of myself. But that loss also redirected me. I decided to return to school full-time and start over.
I earned my BA in Communications from Sam Houston State University because I figured that if I wanted to write and connect with people, I should learn to communicate effectively. Later, I earned my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Midwestern State University. My path to mental health has not been a straight line. It has been full of pivots, lessons, and growth. Each step made sense in hindsight. The process of finding wellness for myself and the people who helped me along the way inspired me to become part of other people’s healing stories.
I completed my internships at Plano Counseling Center and Vibrant Journey Counseling. Today, I’m building my private practice, Counseling by Angie, where I see adult clients at Plano Counseling Center. I also serve as an Emotional Well-Being Counselor at a local school.
Honestly, my years behind the chair prepared me beautifully for life in the therapy chair. As a hairstylist, I was welcomed into people’s lives and often their homes for decades. I learned to listen, connect, and hold space for their stories. Those relationships taught me almost as much about human nature as any textbook ever could. I sometimes joke that hairdressing should be a prerequisite for counseling, because it certainly served me well.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
The road has not been smooth, but really, what well-lived life has? I’ve faced struggles both directly and indirectly related to my goals. My heart broke when my voice broke. Losing the ability to sing felt like losing a part of myself.
It was also hard to leave hairdressing, a career I’d had since I was 18. I felt guilty about walking away from something I was good at, and even guiltier for feeling like I didn’t even appreciate it anymore. I’d tried to leave before, but always went back. Sounds like a dysfunctional relationship, right? Eventually, I learned how to end it gracefully by acknowledging how much I appreciated it and accepting that it was time to move on. After that, it was done.
I was retired from hairdressing, back in school full-time, and broke, but I was finally moving forward. My master’s program came with its own challenges, especially when I became the caregiver for my cousin, who had lung cancer. There were times it was tough, but even that experience shaped me. It deepened my compassion and resilience, both as a person and as a counselor.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about Angie Munsey Counseling aka Counseling by Angie?
My private practice, Angie Munsey Counseling aka Counseling by Angie, helps high-achievers who feel stuck, over-accommodating, or over-controlling find clarity, confidence, and meaningful connection.
My clients are often individuals who appear to have it all together on the outside but feel emotionally exhausted, disconnected, or uncertain about who they truly are beneath all the “doing.” Sometimes that shows up in messy friendships or complicated romantic relationships. These clients are often perfectionists, people-pleasers, or individuals with a tendency to be overcontrolled, carrying the weight of trying to manage everything. When that pressure builds, it can manifest as reactivity that quietly harms the individual or loudly hurts the people they love.
I use a creative blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Solution-Focused Therapy. I also incorporate art and play therapy when appropriate and fun, to reach the child within all of us. My style is calm, direct, and collaborative. I use humor and honesty to help clients drop their defenses and get real about what’s standing between them and peace.
I offer both individual counseling and couples counseling, helping clients strengthen their communication, repair trust, and create a deeper emotional connection in their relationships—or discover that they are more whole when they are apart.
Our sessions are not just about venting or complaining. They are about learning practical ways to think, feel, and respond in different ways. I want clients to leave with tools that actually work in their real lives.
“I meet clients where they are, but our sessions are not just about venting. They are about realizing we have choices. Most people come to me feeling stuck, and together we find the light at the end of the tunnel by learning real ways to make changes they can see and feel. The goal is never perfection. The goal is value-driven peace.”
Before I became a counselor, I was a hairstylist for 24 years. That experience gave me a deep understanding of people and how they connect. I spent decades listening to stories, helping people feel seen, and creating trust in a space that was both personal and professional. That foundation carries over into my counseling style today.
Some of my clients say I “call them out,” but that I do it without judgment. I do not hide behind a perfect image. I am real with my clients, and I invite them to be real too. I believe the best therapy happens when people feel safe enough to be fully themselves. I am proud that Counseling by Angie reflects that authenticity and warmth.
My goal is to help people slow down, reconnect with themselves, and start making choices that feel aligned instead of reactive. Whether it is through laughter, insight, or a gently expressed hard truth, I help clients uncover who they are beneath the stress. That is where healing begins.
What does success mean to you?
“Success is when I feel genuinely good about what I’m doing. In business, success means I feel genuinely good about what I’m doing, aligned with my purpose, and being financially rewarded in a way that honors my effort, growth, and the value I bring.”
Pricing:
- 150 Individual
- 225 Couples
Contact Info:
- Website: https://angiemunseycounseling.com
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