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Ayanna Mills, LPC

Missouri LPC offering empathic therapy

  • Empathic rapport building
  • CBT and psychodynamic
  • Relationship and career support

About Ayanna Mills

Ayanna Mills is a licensed mental health therapist in Missouri with more than eight years of experience in the mental health field. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Central Missouri and a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. As an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - she has worked with people facing depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem struggles, histories of abuse, and career-related issues, among a broader range of diagnoses and life circumstances.

Her therapeutic style is empathic, genuine, and honest, and colleagues have nicknamed her the rapport-building therapist because of her ability to quickly establish trust and engage clients in the counseling process. She blends cognitive behavioral therapy, reality therapy, humanistic approaches, and psychodynamic techniques, adjusting her methods to meet clients where they are in the stages of change.

Mills recognizes that therapy can be sensitive and challenging, so she aims to accompany people through difficult material rather than push them alone. She honors individual differences in coping and collaborates with clients to set priorities and work toward practical goals. She is prepared to walk alongside clients at their pace.

She is available when clients are ready to begin and looks forward to meeting new people who seek support for life changes and emotional concerns.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemDepression

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Ayanna Mills have?

Ayanna Mills has 13 years of experience in the mental health field.

Is Ayanna Mills a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LPC credential which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details are MO LPC 2019003930.

In which languages does Ayanna Mills provide therapy?

Ayanna Mills provides therapy in English.

Where is Ayanna Mills located?

She is located in Missouri.

How can I work with Ayanna Mills as my therapist?

You can work with Ayanna Mills through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Ayanna Mills work with international clients?

Ayanna Mills does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Ayanna Mills cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the Start Therapy button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the Start Therapy button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit?

Many people ask whether online therapy can make a meaningful difference. For a range of common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and navigating life changes - online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions.

One of the main benefits is flexibility. People can connect with a therapist in the format that works best for them: video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. That flexibility often makes it easier to fit counseling into busy schedules and to maintain continuity of care.

Licensed professionals provide virtual therapy, and clients have the option to change therapists if they would prefer a different fit. For many individuals, online therapy offers an accessible, practical way to pursue support and make progress on personal goals.

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