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Ayanna Mills, LPC
Missouri
LPC counselor - anxiety and relationships
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Ayanna
Ayanna Mills is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri with 13 years of experience in the mental health field. She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem concerns, addictions, trauma and abuse, and career-related worries. Sessions are conducted in English and she practices from Missouri.
Mills draws on several practical approaches to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that keep problems going. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and test thoughts and behaviors, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and take meaningful action, and client-centered methods to keep sessions focused on each person's concerns. Mindfulness techniques and elements of emotionally-focused work also appear when they fit the goals.
Her style is direct and relationship-focused. She aims to build rapport quickly and to work through concrete steps together. That can include trying short behavior experiments, practicing new communication moves, or learning simple mindfulness skills to reduce reactivity.
Mills has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Central Missouri and a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. She has worked with many diagnoses and a wide range of life issues, including adoption and foster care, attachment and blended family concerns, caregiver stress, codependency, body image, and addiction-related problems.
Practical matters use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session is scheduled via the online intake flow.
How her approaches translate to online work
Ayanna uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and test thoughts and behaviors. CBT focuses on concrete steps - tracking patterns, trying short behavioral experiments, and practicing new responses to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify what matters to each person and to take small actions that align with those values. ACT is useful for coping with life changes, chronic stress, and motivational barriers. Client-centered techniques are woven in to keep sessions focused on the person's concerns and to adjust pace and content based on feedback.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. She will review goals and preferences together and try methods that fit the problem and the person's comfort level. That collaborative testing helps identify what feels most useful and practical.
Session formats are not specified in the original profile, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life - shorter check-ins, fewer trips, and the ability to schedule around work or caregiving. It also lets therapists and clients use screen-shared worksheets, in-session exercises, and recorded mindfulness practices to support progress.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, addictions, trauma and abuse, and career concerns among other topics.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and relationship-focused, aiming to build rapport quickly and to use practical steps like behavior experiments and communication practice.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience in the mental health field, including work across a range of diagnoses and life challenges.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Missouri and holds a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Walden University.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the original profile does not list specific formats.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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