- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship work
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Ayanna
Ayanna Mills is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with 13 years of experience in the mental health field. She works with common young-adult concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationships and self-esteem, along with depression, addictions, trauma and career questions. She also lists LGBT issues, intimacy-related concerns, and coping with life changes among her areas of focus.
She uses talk-based approaches in sessions and draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She also works with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness tools to help people clarify values and build small, concrete habits that support daily life. Emotionally-Focused Therapy informs her work around close relationships and attachment issues.
Clients can expect straightforward conversation and practical suggestions. She aims to build rapport quickly so people feel able to try new ways of handling problems. Sessions involve setting goals and checking progress rather than long, abstract interpretation.
Mills trained with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Central Missouri and earned a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. Her background includes work across a range of diagnoses and community settings over more than a decade.
She lists additional focus areas such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, blended family issues, body image, caregiver stress, codependency, commitment and communication problems, domestic violence, and substance use concerns. People considering therapy are invited to review online therapy options and complete a short matching questionnaire to schedule a first session.
Sessions and costs use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; confirm current session formats and scheduling details before booking.
How her therapeutic approaches shape online work
Ayanna draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her online sessions. ACT focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them and take small, meaningful actions even when thoughts or feelings are uncomfortable. CBT looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change patterns that cause distress.She also uses elements of Client-Centered Therapy, which prioritizes listening and building strong rapport so people feel understood. Finding the right mix of approaches is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist and client discuss goals, try different techniques, and adjust the plan based on what works in real life.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and making it easier to keep appointments during school or work breaks. Confirm the exact session formats offered before booking to know whether video or phone options are available. The goal is to make therapy manageable so skills learned in sessions can be used in everyday situations.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem and depression, plus addictions, trauma, career challenges and other life changes.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is direct and rapport-focused, with practical conversation and goal-setting rather than long interpretation.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience working in the mental health field with a range of diagnoses and backgrounds.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not currently accept international clients.
How do sessions and cost work?
Sessions and fees use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; actual cost varies with location.
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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