Michael Pounds, Ph.D., LMFT
(he/him/his)
Preferred Name: Michael
About Me
Hello! My name is Michael Pounds and I am an adjunct professor in the Department of Marriage and Family Studies at Abilene Christian University as well as a marriage and family therapist at the ACU Medical and Counseling Care Center (MaCCC). I also conduct therapy in private practice in Abilene, Texas, working primarily with couples going through affair recovery and working with individuals healing from past traumas through EMDR. I graduated from Texas Tech University with a Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy and an M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy. Prior to that I earned my bachelor's degree at Oklahoma Christian University, double majoring in Psychology and Vocational Ministry and minoring in International Studies.
Education & Experience
Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy | Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX | May 2016 M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy | Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX | May 2011 B.S. in Psychology | Oklahoma Christian University, Edmond, OK | May 2009
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
Clinical Fellow, American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Professional Member, Texas Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Specialty Area
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
Population Served
- Adults
- LGBTQ+
Language
- English
