Therapist profile
Ayanna Mills, LPC
Missouri
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Missouri / 2019003930
- NPI1629536016
- Experience13 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMissouri
About
- ACT
- CBT
- Mindfulness
About Ayanna
Ayanna Mills is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 13 years of experience in the mental health field. She works with people who struggle with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, and career or life-change issues. She also offers support around LGBT matters, trauma and abuse, bipolar concerns, and compassion fatigue.
Her background includes a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling. Over more than a decade she has worked with clients from varied backgrounds and with many different diagnoses and life situations. She uses practical, straightforward conversation rather than technical language.
In session she combines approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. Sessions tend to focus on what is happening now, patterns that keep problems going, and small changes people can try between meetings. She pays attention to how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact when anger or resentment comes up.
Ayanna describes her style as genuine and honest, and she emphasizes building rapport so clients feel they can talk openly. She aims to work with people at whatever stage of change they are at, acknowledging that some topics are sensitive or difficult to face.
To get started, a reader follows the site’s matching steps and schedules an initial session. Cost varies by location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that reflect their values. It can help with anger by shifting focus from fighting thoughts to moving toward meaningful behavior. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going and teaches concrete skills to change them, which can reduce reactive responses. Mindfulness Therapy offers attention exercises that reduce reactivity and help people pause before they act when feeling angry.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, past experience with therapy, and what feels manageable. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan based on what helps in real life.
Session logistics should be checked before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into workdays, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not possible. When considering remote work, think about what environment lets you speak freely and whether you prefer to be on camera or use audio only. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and mindfulness exercises to remote sessions so practical skill-building continues between meetings.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Questions
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Which anger-related problems does she address
She works with stress, anger, resentment, and difficulty managing frustration in relationships and at work.
What is her approach in sessions
She uses a mix of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy focused on present patterns and practical steps.
How much experience does she have
She has 13 years of experience in the mental health field working with a range of concerns and diagnoses.
What are her credentials and where is she based
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - practicing in Missouri.
In what language are sessions offered
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available
Please confirm the current session formats before booking as the biography does not list specific session delivery methods.
How are sessions priced
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
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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