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Ayanna Mills

MO LPC 2019003930
Credentials
MO LPC 2019003930
NPI Number
1629536016
Location
Missouri
Languages
English
Ayanna Mills
13 years experience | Counselor of Color

About Ayanna Mills

I am a licensed Mental Health therapist in Missouri with over 8 years of experience in the mental health field. I got my BS in Psychology from University of Central Missouri. I later received my MS is Mental Health counseling from Walden University. I’ve worked with clients with a range of concerns such as depression , anxiety, relationships, self esteem, abuse , and career concerns. I have worked with many other diagnoses and concerns , however those were just to name a few. Along with working with a range of diagnosis I also work with those from many different backgrounds.

My therapy style is empathic, genuine, and honest. My fellow therapist gave me the nickname of the rapport building therapist because I have a way of connecting with my clients that draws them into trusting the process. My approach is a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy, reality therapy, humanistic, and psychodynamic. I like to meet clients where they are in the stages of change . I understand that everyone handles things differently and somethings are sensitive and hard to address. Therapy is not an easy thing to do and that is why I am on the journey with you.

Whenever you are ready, so am I.
I look forward to meeting you .

Licenses

LPC
2019003930

Professional experience

  • Addictions
  • Anger management
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Career difficulties
  • Coaching
  • Compassion fatigue
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Family conflicts
  • Intimacy-related issues
  • LGBT
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

  • Abandonment
  • Adoption and foster care
  • Attachment issues
  • Blended family issues
  • Body image
  • Caregiver issues and stress
  • Codependency
  • Commitment issues
  • Communication problems
  • Control issues
  • Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
  • Dependent personality
  • Divorce and separation
  • Domestic violence
  • Drug and alcohol addiction
  • Emptiness
  • Family problems
  • Fatherhood issues
  • Fertility issues
  • First responder issues
  • Forgiveness
  • Guilt and shame
  • Impulsivity
  • Infidelity
  • Isolation / loneliness
  • Jealousy
  • Life purpose
  • Midlife crisis
  • Money and financial issues
  • Mood disorders
  • Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
  • Post-traumatic stress
  • Postpartum depression
  • Pregnancy and childbirth
  • Self-love
  • Sexual assault and abuse
  • Social anxiety and phobia
  • Women's issues
  • Workplace issues
  • Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Languages

  • English

13 Reviews

“Ayanna has exceeded my expectations. I have enjoyed each session and have felt so much better since talking to her. From the first session, I have felt so comfortable sharing with Ayanna and I leave feeling lighter after each conversation. I highly recommend Ayanna.”

“My therapist is a perfect match!”

“Ayanna is so great! she’s like a best friend where I tell everything to. I had to take a small break due to my job schedule, but the time I had away from her, I took her exercises and advice with me and it’s helped me become a different person. now I have other things to work on. as we healed one side it’s time to heal the other! I love her so much and recommend her 10000%.”

“She is patient, caring, challenging (*in a good way!), and over all one of the best therapist I have worked with. I appreciate how she hears your concerns and works on a plan that is right for it- changes and goals that are tough but can be accomplished over time. She is all about celebrating little victories and building from there”

“Ayanna is a great listener, and has been essential in helping me through a challenging time in my life. I have never felt judged or criticized. She has a great sense of humor and really engages, which I appreciate. Smiling is a great form of therapy for me. I would highly recommend her.”

“She’s been an incredible help to me. Highly recommend”

“Ayanna - has helped me put things into perspective. She has listened to me, she is patient and offers guidance to my clutter. She has helped and continues to help me, put my pieces back together. If you are looking for a tough love but empathetic and compassionate person. Look no further”

“I feel like I've had a positive experiance so far with Ayanna, hopefully in the future it continues to feel that way.”

“Ayanna is a very personable being who listens to you and has a very energetical home expression about her approach. She is truly awesome to talk tkk”

“Since working with Ayanna, she has really helped me through so many things. She listens to me, and gives feedback which is what I need. Ayanna has helped build my confidence and really put things into perspective based on my past and present challenges. <br /> Ayanna is always prompt and professional on each call.”

“Ayanna is fantastic. She is knowledgeable, patient, and understanding and has suggested some awesome ways to approach some of the things I struggle with. Highly recommend her”

“Incredibly friendly, supportive, and genuine. Well-experienced and has helped me an awful lot.”

“Ayanna is always timely and super invested with her clients. She works to understand the issues you are going through and provides very accurate suggestions and assistance with getting to the root of the issue and providing some clarity. I would definitely recommend her and look forward to our meetings every week”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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