Marisa Mundey
Offering couples therapy intensives in Houston, Texas
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Texas : LMFT ##2013753
Clinically Speaking
My approach to therapy is shaped by a simple belief: people are doing the best they can with what they’ve been handed—and that doesn’t mean they don’t want better. I meet couples at a point where things feel heavy, stuck, or raw. My role is to offer a little structure, a lot of empathy, and some very practical tools to help move things forward.
Whether you’re recovering from betrayal, navigating long-standing miscommunication, or just wondering how you got so far off-track, I help couples make meaning of where they are—and find new footing for where they want to go. I use the Gottman Method, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused interventions to tailor a retreat that fits your unique relationship story.
I believe our relationships are deeply impacted by the families we grew up in, the culture that shaped us, and the pace of modern life. These layers influence how we connect, disconnect, and—sometimes—hurt each other. Together, we’ll look at those stories not to dwell, but to shift.
I’ve been described as warm and funny—and also as someone who can land a truth gently when it needs to be heard. One client once told me:
“You have the nicest way of saying the harshest things.”
I take that as the highest compliment. Therapy is hard enough. If we can laugh while we do the hard work, we’ll go further.
My Office in West Houston
My office is tucked away in a quiet executive suite in the Energy Corridor of Houston—a global, fast-moving district filled with people from around the world. The room is warm and inviting, styled like a living room, and easy to adapt for couples therapy. It’s a private space where you can slow down, talk honestly, and feel heard.
One of my favorite things in the office is a poster that reads:
“I am not what happens to me. I am what I choose to become.”
That quote by Carl Jung is a reminder of what we’re doing here. We can’t rewrite the past, but we can influence the next chapter. Together.
And let’s not forget: Houston has the best food scene in the country. It’s diverse, dynamic, and full of surprises—just like the couples I work with.What Inspires Me
Inspiration is everywhere. From the hospice nurse who rides Harleys and rescues dogs… to a supervisor who, after a painful divorce, still stepped in to care for her ex-husband post-stroke. From staff meetings laced with gallows humor, to my dad—a man who came to the U.S. with nothing and listened to philosophy lectures on his long commutes. He taught me that optimism isn’t naive—it’s resilient. He also invented the Indian fish taco. That spirit lives in me.
My clients inspire me daily. Their strength, creativity, and willingness to try again—even after heartache—remind me that change is possible in even the most tangled relationships
My clients inspire me daily. Their strength, creativity, and willingness to try again—even after heartache—remind me that change is possible in even the most tangled relationships.
Professional Experience
I’ve had many careers: daycare worker, activities assistant in a nursing home, server, corporate employee, filmmaker (briefly!), stay-at-home mom. Each one taught me something about humanity, effort, and connection.
Therapy is a second act for me, but in truth, I’ve always been drawn to people’s stories. I’m a systemic thinker by training and temperament—I don’t just see the couple, I see the web they’re embedded in: culture, family, stress, history. And that lens helps me approach couples work with more depth and fewer assumptions.
My goal? That every couple who leaves my office feels like the time mattered. That they got something of value. That something in them shifted—even if just a little.
Personally Speaking
I didn’t come from a particularly close family, so I’ve been intentional about building connection with friends, neighbors, and within my own home. My husband and I try to raise our kids with a sense of groundedness, self-reliance, and joy. We play games, rotate movie and game nights, and teach them that one of the best reasons to succeed is so you can help others.
We want them to want to come home—even when they don’t have to.
We also love our garden—especially our lemon tree, which produces over 400 lemons a year. When the kids were little, they’d pull a wagon through the neighborhood to hand them out. That’s still one of my favorite memories.
Therapy taught me how to shift the legacy I inherited. Parenthood teaches me how to live that shift daily. I believe we are always becoming.
Marisa was able to truly get my husband to see the damage he was doing to our marriage and the pain and suffering he was causing us both. She was able to get to the core of the jealousy issues and help him to finally understand me in a different way. It’s truly amazing as I was skeptical that any therapy would work for us but the husband that walked out at the end of our intensive was the guy that I fell in love with and wanted to be married to all along. He finally got it. And the change is genuine.
She changed our lives and we will be forever grateful.
Life Outside the Office
I’m a Midwesterner at heart, and Houston was a culture shock when I first arrived—but I’ve come to love this city’s energy, resilience, and open-heartedness.
When I’m not working, you’ll find me:
- Exercising (my moving meditation)
- Knitting or crocheting with my grandmother’s needles
- Volunteering in the community or at Girl Scouts
- Cooking something new
- Digging through thrift stores with my daughter
- Talking science with my son
- Reading everything—memoirs, fiction, big ideas
- And planning our next family trip, hike, or backyard party
Creativity is my north star. Whether it’s birthday parties, Scout events, or dinner table debates, I’m always up for learning something new or creating something that didn’t exist before.
What It’s Like to Work With Me
I’m friendly, flexible, and persistent. I’ll help you laugh in session—but I won’t let you avoid the hard stuff. If the first twelve things don’t work, we’ll try number thirteen. Creativity and evidence-based care are not mutually exclusive—they’re necessary partners.
My therapy room is a place where stories are honored, change is pursued, and compassion leads. I’m here to help you feel stronger, clearer, and more connected—both to yourself and to each other.
I invite you to join me in Houston, Texas for a private couples therapy retreat. Let’s rediscover what’s possible—together.
