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Cynthia Mickel, LPC
Texas
LPC counselor - Addiction and trauma care
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT methods
- Client-centered style
- Practical between-session work
About Cynthia
Cynthia Mickel is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Texas with 20 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem concerns, LGBT issues, intimacy-related problems, parenting strain, anger, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes.
She uses a client-centered approach and begins by understanding where a person is now. Sessions are conversational and practical. Some people come wanting an ear and guidance; others want to get to the root cause right away. Cynthia says she will work alongside a client but not do the work for them.
Her background includes long experience in substance use settings, supervision roles, and leadership in clinical programs. That history informs how she supports people with addiction and co-occurring concerns. She has also focused on adolescent work and has experience addressing self-harm and grief in young people.
In sessions she often offers small experiments or exercises to try between meetings. These are concrete steps designed to test new responses and build skills outside of the hour-long session. The goal is practical change that fits into everyday life.
Cynthia describes herself as laid-back and approachable in style. English is the language used in sessions. International clients can be accommodated, and she provides therapy remotely from her home practice.
How Cynthia applies structured approaches in remote sessions
CBT - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the thoughts and behaviors that keep a problem going and uses practical exercises to test new responses. It can help with anxiety, depression, and some patterns tied to addiction and low mood.ACT - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then taking committed action toward valued goals. It often helps people facing stress, grief, or changes who want clearer behavioral steps.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a person-led pace and straightforward listening. It supports people who need space to talk, to be heard, and to try small changes at their own speed.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cynthia will discuss these methods with a client and suggest what to try first based on goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and may change as sessions progress.
She delivers therapy remotely from her home practice. Because formats were not fully specified in the biography, confirm current session options before booking. Remote sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins or longer weekly sessions as needed. They also let people try behavioral experiments at home and return to the next session to review what worked.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Texas, Oregon, Washington, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, bipolar, and related issues listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and conversational. She offers practical exercises and experiments to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working in counseling and substance use settings, including supervisory and clinical leadership roles.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Texas as an LPC.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients and provides care from her Texas practice.
What formats are used for sessions?
Her biography notes she works from home and provides therapy virtually/remote; please confirm current session options before booking.
How do fees and payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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