Therapist profile
Cynthia Mickel, LPC
Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Addictions
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Texas / 77725; LPC, Oregon / C6786; LMHC, Washington / LH61259668; LPC, Arizona / LPC-22323
- NPI1093046344
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationTexas
About
- Client-centered approach
- Practical weekly exercises
- Experience with trauma
About Cynthia
Cynthia Mickel is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arizona and Texas with 20 years of experience in mental health and addiction services. She has spent much of her career in clinical and supervisory roles in substance use treatment and adolescent programs. Cynthia works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, depression, anger, and related concerns.
She uses a client-centered style and starts where the person is. Cynthia describes herself as laid-back and approachable. Some people come wanting a listening ear and practical guidance. Others want to dig into causes and patterns. Both ways are welcome.
Cynthia has worked as a clinical supervisor in residential substance treatment and has led an adolescent program. That background informs her experience with trauma, self-harm behaviors, and substance use challenges. She also has extensive experience supporting people through grief in different forms.
In sessions she offers gentle guidance and practical follow-through. It is common to receive short experiments to try between meetings. These are brief tasks that put what was discussed into everyday practice and help people notice what changes and what gets in the way.
She encourages clients to build their own skills and to test them in daily life. Cynthia emphasizes collaboration - she will work alongside a client but expects the person to use their own capacity. Sessions are described as remote in her current work arrangement, and she notes a flexible schedule for virtual meetings.
How sessions work
How Cynthia integrates therapy approaches in remote sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then committing to actions that reflect personal values. It can help when anger or anxiety get in the way of what matters most. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an open, non-directive stance where the person sets the pace. This approach supports people who need to be heard first, or who prefer to guide where the work goes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and uses clear exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. CBT can be useful for managing anger, depression, anxiety, and coping skills. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cynthia treats the choice of method as collaborative and adjusts based on a person’s goals and preferences. She will discuss which tools make sense and try short experiments to see what helps. Because she currently works remotely, confirm the exact session formats before booking. Many people find remote sessions easier to schedule and to keep consistent with busy lives. Remote meetings can make it simpler to fit therapy into work breaks, reduce travel time, and allow follow-up exercises to be tried between sessions without an extra commute.Areas of focus
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Texas, Oregon, Washington, Arizona
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, intimacy-related issues, parenting concerns, anger, bipolar disorder, and depression.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her approach is client-centered and laid-back. Sessions range from listening and guidance to digging into causes, depending on what the person prefers.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience in service roles, including clinical supervision in residential substance abuse care and leadership of adolescent programs.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor with licensure in Arizona and Texas, and she practices from Texas.
What languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography notes she currently works remotely and conducts virtual sessions; confirm the specific session formats before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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