Therapist profile
Ayanna Mills, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and parenting related concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- CBT and ACT methods
About Ayanna
Ayanna Mills is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 13 years of work in the mental health field. She lists stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, LGBT issues, family matters, trauma and abuse, anger, career struggles, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes among her focus areas.
She uses straightforward conversation to help people sort immediate problems. Sessions often involve talking through behavior patterns, communication problems, and how day-to-day choices affect mood. She names specific areas she addresses, like abandonment, attachment struggles, blended family issues, body image, caregiver stress, codependency, commitment worries, and problems with control.
Her clinical approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. That mix guides practical exercises, skills practice, and focused reflection. She also uses motivational techniques when substance use or ambivalence about change are present.
People can expect direct, honest feedback alongside collaborative goal-setting. Work may include noticing unhelpful thoughts, trying new ways to talk with people at home, and practicing small behavioral experiments between sessions. Progress is tracked in concrete steps rather than vague promises.
Background details include a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Central Missouri and a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. The profile notes experience with a wide range of diagnoses and with clients from diverse backgrounds. For next steps, readers should confirm current session options before booking.
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Therapeutic approaches and working online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking steps that align with those values, even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It can help with anxiety, low self-esteem, and life changes by shifting what matters most into practical action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses brief experiments and skill practice to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with stress. Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person's perspective and uses reflective listening and open conversation to build clearer goals and stronger decision-making.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that fit their concerns, goals, and preferences. That may mean prioritizing skills practice one week and values-based action the next, adjusting as progress or setbacks occur.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around parenting, work, or caregiving by removing commute time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. They also let clients practice communication and coping skills in the settings where problems actually occur. Ask about available session lengths and whether video or audio options are offered when scheduling.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of family or parenting concerns are addressed?
She works with individuals on family and parenting-related concerns including blended family issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, and attachment matters.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses direct, honest conversation with collaborative goal-setting and practical exercises drawn from several therapies.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience in the mental health field and has worked with people across a wide range of diagnoses and backgrounds.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC, a Licensed Professional Counselor, practicing in Missouri.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are used?
The original biography did not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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