Storylines Counseling
Manuel J. Cantu, MA, LPC, EMDR-Trained
Fully-Licensed Bilingual Therapist serving individuals and couples.
Also available for public speaking and workshops.
Hi, I'm Manny
I'm a therapist, dog-dad, and travel enthusiast. Originally from South Texas, I moved to Austin in 2004 and graduated from the University of Texas with my B.S., followed by a graduate program at Texas State University.
Hola, soy Manny
Soy terapeuta, padre de un perrito, y viajero apasionado. Soy del sur de Tejas y me mudé a Austin en 2004 y gradué de la Universidad de Texas con mi licenciatura, seguido de un programa de posgrado en Texas State University. Soy orgullosamente Latino.
Who I Work With
My clients come from all walks of life and one of the best things about my job is meeting folks who have had very different life experiences from mine!
I am particularly interested in helping male survivors of sexual trauma, a group that is often overlooked and highly stigmatized.
My specialties include: Depression, Anxiety, Grief & Loss, Racial/Religious Trauma, Sexual Abuse Survivors, Therapy for Counselors, Organizers, and Healing Professionals.
My personal motto: "That which gives light must endure burning." - Viktor Frankl
Values
Holistic practices which take into account the effects of systems and generational trauma on individuals are at the core of my approach.
Each of us exists in a "system," and that can look like many things: a family, a community, a town, or a faith. Understanding the intersection of these is a critical part of the healing process because we exist within them and they affect us every day.
I will do my best to meet you "where you are" and honor all of the parts of your identity.
How I Work
My counseling work is grounded in Narrative, Existential, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), and Feminist Therapy.
My clients tell me I'm good at asking questions that help them have their own "aha!" moments, and achieve higher levels of hope.
Texas BHEC License #86079