- Compassionate listener
- Practical coping skills
- Values focused work
About Ayanna
Ayanna Mills is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and the impact of trauma and abuse. She also supports those facing addiction, career strain, self-esteem struggles, and compassion fatigue. Ayanna has 13 years of experience in the mental health field and works with people from many backgrounds.
She uses a warm and straightforward style in sessions. Ayanna aims to build trust quickly so clients feel heard and willing to try new ways of coping. She draws on several approaches to match each person's needs rather than relying on one fixed method.
Her work combines elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Mindfulness Therapy. That mix lets her focus on thoughts and behaviors when needed, while also attending to emotions and values. Sessions often include practical skills and chances to practice new responses to difficult situations.
Ayanna pays attention to specific life challenges such as abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, attachment concerns, blended family stress, body image, caregiver strain, codependency, commitment problems, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster. She also supports people dealing with divorce, domestic violence, bipolar disorder, and substance use concerns.
Her background includes a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling. Ayanna meets clients where they are in their change process and partners with them to set realistic steps forward.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Ayanna often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to shape online work. ACT focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking committed action toward those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. CBT looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful habits and ease symptoms of anxiety or depression.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy ideas, which emphasize listening, empathy, and meeting each person where they are. That approach helps create a collaborative space where the client’s goals guide the pace and focus of sessions. Choosing the right approach is a shared process; Ayanna will talk with clients about what feels most useful and adjust methods as needs change.
If you are considering online therapy here, please confirm which session formats are available before booking. The main practical benefits people report include fitting sessions into a busy week, keeping appointments that might otherwise be missed, and having options for shorter check-ins when needed. Online work can make it easier to practice skills between meetings and bring real-life situations into discussion without promising any particular format.
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Experience
13+ years
Credentials
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, addictions, career concerns, and compassion fatigue, among other challenges.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is empathic, genuine, and direct. She focuses on building trust quickly and using practical skills alongside emotional work.
What is her professional background?
She has 13 years in the mental health field and holds a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling in addition to a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri and lists Missouri as her practice location.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.