- Empathic listening
- Practical tools
- Values-driven work
About Ayanna
Ayanna Mills is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) based in Missouri who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and addiction challenges. She also supports people dealing with self-esteem struggles, trauma and abuse, anger, career shifts, and compassion fatigue. Ayanna brings 13 years of experience in mental health to her work and speaks English.
Ayanna uses straightforward, empathic conversation to build trust quickly. Sessions focus on what matters most to the client and on practical steps they can try between meetings. She aims to meet people where they are in their own process and respects that change can feel slow or uneven.
Her methods draw on cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take meaningful action. She also uses Client-Centered practices that emphasize listening and supporting the client’s perspective.
Ayanna has worked with people from many backgrounds and with a wide range of concerns. She mentions adoption and foster care, attachment and abandonment issues, blended family challenges, and caregiver stress among her additional focus areas. Her style is described as genuine and rapport-focused, and she frames therapy as a shared journey rather than a one-sided process.
To begin, people select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time.
How therapy approaches guide online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most and take small actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and routines, which can reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and some addictive behaviors. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building rapport so clients feel heard and understood; that foundation supports deeper change over time.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That conversation is collaborative - clients’ preferences, history, and priorities shape the plan rather than one fixed method being imposed.
The original profile does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life - it may reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins, and help sessions happen around work or caregiving schedules. Therapists and licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and client-centered methods effectively in remote sessions, focusing on skills practice, values-based assignments, and conversation that moves progress forward.
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Experience
13+ years
Credentials
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, and related concerns such as trauma, anger, and career change.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is empathic, genuine, and direct. She focuses on building trust and working collaboratively on practical steps between sessions.
What is her background and experience?
She holds a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling and has 13 years of experience in the mental health field.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Missouri.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.