Misty East - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

20 years experience | Counselor of Color

About Misty East

I am licensed in Texas and Illinois with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy related issues, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Licenses

LCSW

69723

LCSW

149015189

Professional experience

Anger management
Career difficulties
Coaching
Coping with life changes
Depression
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Divorce and separation
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Multicultural concerns
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Postpartum depression
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Systemic Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

6 Reviews

“Misty is great I enjoy speaking with her”

“Experienced and knowledgeable. I have felt she understands the things that go through my mind without telling her beforehand.”

“Misty is extremely in tune and provides great perspective - even after such a short time getting to know me. <br /> <br /> I always look forward to our sessions and learn so much more about myself.”

“I have had a couple sessions so far but Misty is professional and has good intentions and has helped me cope with my struggles highly recommend her”

“Misty is great! Very patient and understanding. Her personal approach makes it easy to communicate with candor and leave it all on the table.”

“She is awesome”

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