Profile / United States
Kaniecia Mixon, LMFT
California
LMFT - family and trauma concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Parenting strategies
- Mindfulness skills
About Kaniecia
Kaniecia Mixon is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 15 years of experience. She works with issues such as depression, anxiety, parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and relationship problems. Kaniecia also supports people facing grief, stress, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and challenges tied to adoption and blended families.
She uses practical, structured approaches in sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the methods she draws on to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. She also integrates client-centered strategies and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills when helpful. Motivational Interviewing and mindfulness practices are used to support change and emotional regulation.
Much of her past work involved crisis stabilization and behavioral support. That included helping caregivers learn parenting strategies, creating safety plans, and building coping skills. She has experience with children and adolescents through age 21 in program and clinical roles, including supervisory work with clinical staff.
In sessions she focuses on clear goals and practical steps. Conversations often include skill practice, problem-solving, and developing routines that fit daily life. She may use creative activities or brief exercises to help apply skills outside sessions.
Kaniecia holds a B.A. in Psychology and an M.S. in Counseling/Marriage and Family Therapy. Her approach blends structured techniques with a person-centered emphasis on respect and collaboration.
How her approaches translate to online work
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and behaving. Online sessions can use worksheets, thought records, and short behavioral experiments to practice skills between meetings. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the person’s perspective and priorities, so online conversations center on what the client wants to change and practical steps they can take. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance, useful when managing intense feelings or relationship conflict.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and how routines look day to day to decide which methods to try first. Plans are adjusted based on what works in practice and the client’s feedback.
Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session choices before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, require less travel time, and allow short check-ins when needed. It also supports using screen-shared worksheets, guided breathing exercises, and step-by-step skill practice that clients can try between sessions.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with depression, anxiety, parenting problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, relationship issues, grief, ADHD, and related family concerns.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses through practical exercises and skill practice.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has 15 years of experience including crisis stabilization, behavioral support, and supervisory roles working with individuals and youth up to age 21.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How do session costs work?
Cost varies by 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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