Owners

 

Christopher Missimo

Co-Owner, Administrative Director, JD, MA, LPC.

Corporate and Real Estate Law Associate: Scheef & Stone.

I cannot provide legal advice.

Owner of Missimo Motivation LLC.

My name is Christopher Missimo. Clinically, I have been locally and nationally recognized as a licensed clinician. I specialize in ages 12+ and I work primarily, but not exclusively, with athlete mental health and performance (i.e., performance anxiety, pressure, cultural dynamics, preventative care, behavioral decision making, etc.), gamer mental health and performance (i.e., performance anxiety, pressure, cultural dynamics, gaming addiction, social anxiety, etc.), dating, young love, pre-marital concerns, self-esteem/confidence, and career counseling.

I’m a straight-forward individual that believes in living authentically. For clients, that means what you see is what you get and I expect the same during sessions. I’m all about success and moving the needle FORWARD (Avanti is Italian for forward) each session. While there is certainly dedicated time to vent, feel, and express, we want to keep our time on track with tangible progress as well. Your time is important and so are your goals. I’ll give you everything I have if you’ll do the same in return. Together, as a team, we can get you to where you want to be.

Education

  • BA Baylor University - Psychology Major and Rhetoric & Argumentation Minor

    • 3.95 GPA in Major

    • 4.0 GPA in Minor

  • MA Sam Houston State University - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

    • 4.0 GPA, Top of Class

  • JD Texas A&M School of Law

    • Cum Laude

    • Law Review: Former Staff Member

      • Law Review Comment: Proposing Universal Legislative Standard to Protect Student-Athletes in the Wake of Name, Image, and Likeness

    • Sports and Entertainment Law Society: Former President

    • Business and Real Estate Law Society: Former Member

Focus

  • Adolescents and young adults

  • Men’s concerns

  • Athletes (mental health & performance)

  • Gaming/Screen Time

  • Young couples and dating

  • Career concerns

Research Background

  • Social Psychology: dating, personality, and relationships.

  • Exercise and Health Psychology: sports performance, mental aptitude and physical health, and college health behaviors.

    Awards and Recognitions

  • Mom Approved Therapist - 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022

  • Recipient of the Chi Sigma Iota Clinical Mental Health Counseling Award - 2016

  • Recipient of the Outstanding Clinical Mental Health Counseling Award - 2016

  • Recipient of the President’s Gavel for outstanding leadership - 2016

  • Recipient of the Exemplary Research and Practice Award for Master’s Level students from the Association of Assessment and Research in Counseling - 2015

Personal

I enjoy bodybuilding, debating/learning, and all things gaming! I’m a former sponsored bodybuilder for Betancourt Nutrition, Insane Labz, and Stryve Biltong and I believe deeply that the mind and body are connected.

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Business Training Office Hours

  • Fridays

  • Email for appointment link. The link will always be the same.

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Schedule & Rates For Counseling or Business Training

  • By Appointment only - chris@avantidfw.com

  • Schedule is fluid, but currently accepting clients.

$150 a session. Package pricing for 4 sessions is available. Contact me for more information.

 

Jeremy Pierce

Co-Owner, Clinical Director, MA, LPC-S, LMFT-S AAMFT Approved Supervisor

I enjoy traveling when possible, trying to keep plants alive, and enjoying crazy moments with my three rescue pups. 

EDUCATION

National University In Progress - PhD, MFT Education & Supervision
University of Houston - Clear Lake - MA, Marriage & Family Therapy
Oklahoma Christian - BA, Bible & Ministry 

EXPERIENCE / SKILLS
Anxiety + Depression + LGBTQIA + Depression + Life Transitions + Anger Management + Life Coaching + Relationships + Burn Out + Grief + Acceptance and Commitment Therapy + Family Therapy

Research Background

Common Factors in Therapy and Supervision

Phenomenological Experiences of Family Therapists Internationally

Researcher Reflexivity in Qualitative Research

Power Dynamics in MFT Supervision and Education

Professional Associations & Certifications

AAMFT-Approved Supervisor | TAMFT Founding Member | TCA

Certified Prepare/Enrich Facilitator

Certified Grip-Berkman Life Coach

Certified WholeFIT Life Coach

Schedule & Rates

Call or email for availability.

Jeremy@avantidfw.com

$150 a session for individuals.

$150 a session for couples/families.