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Poythress Mitchell, LPC
Virginia
Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Addiction
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
- Substance use focus
About Poythress
Poythress Mitchell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with 27 years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, low self-esteem, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, career issues, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not accepted.
She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, and mindfulness approaches to address specific problems. In practice she focuses on clear goals, practical coping skills, and step-by-step changes people can try between sessions. That might mean tracking thoughts and behaviors, practicing emotion regulation skills, or using grounding strategies after distressing memories.
Her background includes work in residential settings, case management, outpatient care, in-home services, and addictions treatment. That variety shapes a straightforward style that emphasizes identifying stressors and creating workable plans. She has experience with adoption and foster care issues, aging and geriatric concerns, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, and veteran and armed forces issues.
Poythress holds a Master of Arts from Norfolk State University and carries credentials including Certified Substance Abuse Counselor and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, alongside her LPC. She offers assessment of mental stressors and substance use, goal-setting, coping skills training, and treatment plan development.
To begin, readers are asked to use the site flow to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. Fees vary by location and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How CBT, client-centered work, and DBT translate online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people can clarify what matters to them; it helps when someone wants a supportive space to sort priorities and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to change patterns; it often helps with anxiety, depression, stress, and habits tied to substance use. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills useful for strong emotions and relationship strain.The therapist will work with each person to decide which approaches fit their situation. That process is collaborative: goals, preferred methods, and what someone wants to try between sessions shape the plan. The therapist can suggest starting points and adjust methods as progress is tracked.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Some people prefer video for face-to-face conversation, while others choose audio for a lower-bandwidth option; the therapist can discuss what will work best for each person and the kinds of session structures that support their goals.
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Experience
27+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, low self esteem, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and career concerns, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to practice alternative responses. Sessions may include tracking patterns and trying specific skills between meetings.
What is her level of experience?
She has 27 years of experience in mental health, including residential, case management, outpatient, in-home, and addictions settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia and holds a Master of Arts from Norfolk State University along with substance use counseling certifications.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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