- Empathic listener
- Practical tools
- Values-based work
About Ayanna
Ayanna Mills is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy struggles, self-esteem concerns, addictions, and codependency. Ayanna combines practical talk and steady support to help people make changes that fit their lives.
She draws on 13 years of experience in mental health and a background in psychology and mental health counseling. Ayanna uses straightforward, empathetic conversation to build trust quickly. She focuses on where each person is in their own process and moves at a pace that feels manageable.
Her approach mixes methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, emotionally-focused work, mindfulness, and client-centered listening. That blend lets her address thoughts and behaviors while also attending to emotions and values.
Sessions typically focus on practical skills, clearer communication, and understanding patterns that keep problems repeating. Ayanna also supports people coping with trauma, caregiver stress, body image, and life transitions. She encourages small steps that add up to meaningful change.
She invites people to start by filling out a short matching questionnaire and scheduling according to therapist availability. Ayanna presents therapy as a collaborative process and aims to meet clients where they are in their journey.
How Ayanna’s Approaches Translate to Online Work
Ayanna draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and client-centered listening in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing patterns of behavior, which can help with anxiety, depression, and addictions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify their values and take committed action even when emotions are difficult. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and collaboration to build trust and support personal growth.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will help figure out what fits best based on each person’s goals, needs, and preferences. Sessions can evolve as progress is made, combining approaches when that seems helpful.
Confirm the specific session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as shorter check-ins during a lunch break or meeting without travel time. It also allows people to keep therapy consistent through life changes and to practice new skills between sessions with ongoing support from a licensed professional.
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Experience
13+ years
Credentials
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Ayanna address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem problems, addictions, codependency, and related concerns such as trauma and caregiver stress.
What is her therapy style like?
Ayanna uses an empathic, genuine, and honest style. Sessions tend to focus on building trust, using practical strategies, and moving at a comfortable pace for each person.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience in the mental health field and training in psychology and mental health counseling.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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