Tess Munoz, Therapist

Tess Munoz helps adults and seniors across Colorado find clarity, balance, and relief from emotional distress through thoughtful, evidence-based therapy. At LifeStance Health, she serves patients throughout Colorado who are navigating anxiety, trauma, mood concerns, or relationship challenges and are seeking mental health care that is both compassionate and clinically grounded. Tess specializes in anxiety disorders, depression, and PTSD and trauma-related conditions, while also supporting additional mental health needs within her practice. She works with adults ages 18 and older, including older adults, and provides individual, couples, family, and group therapy tailored to each person’s goals and stage of life. Her approach is collaborative and structured, helping clients better understand their symptoms, strengthen coping skills, and improve daily functioning. Tess also has experience supporting first responders, military and veteran populations, and individuals coping with head injuries. She is particularly passionate about supporting women through complex emotional and life transitions. Tess focuses on concerns such as reproductive challenges, postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, grief, and relationship stress, recognizing how these experiences can deeply affect identity, self-esteem, and overall well-being. She brings a steady, validating presence to therapy and works closely with clients to address both immediate stressors and deeper emotional patterns, empowering them to move forward with confidence and resilience. Tess integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based techniques to help clients manage emotions, shift unhelpful thought patterns, and build sustainable coping strategies. Treatment is personalized and flexible, designed to support meaningful change while remaining practical and accessible. Outside of her clinical work, Tess enjoys traveling with her family and engaging in creative pursuits such as art, dance, and design. She is deeply committed to lifelong learning and ongoing professional development, continually expanding her knowledge to provide high-quality mental health care.