Annie Mikesell, LCPC
A little more about me...
I am deeply committed to providing care that is compassionate, collaborative, and trauma-informed. I am passionate about working with individuals who have been impacted by grief, loss, and trauma. I have additional experience in anxiety, depression, life transitions, women's issues, and general mental health. I strive to create a safe environment for you to explore your Self, your world, and the systems that touch and impact your daily living. I regularly integrate insight-oriented therapy, mindfulness and self-compassion work, and experiential interventions.
While I tailor treatment approaches to each individual, I am at the core a person-centered counselor. I am not interested in imposing my beliefs about what your life should look like. Instead I work from a place of unconditional acceptance, genuine care, and compassionate and collaborative dialogue. I take time to understand who you are, your cultural background, where your values and strengths align, and the many systems that impact who you are and what you have experienced. I want to support you in finding meaning, fulfillment, and wellness regardless of your circumstances.
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I believe every person deserves to have their needs met, to have access to community, and to find support both intrapersonally and through interdependence. Learning to receive care is the greatest act of self love and I look forward to building trust and connection with you as you reclaim your wholeness.
Background
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Completed a three year nationally accredited graduate level counseling program at Texas State University including intensive supervised training, facilitated grief groups for traumatic loss, and provided counseling in a university community clinic.
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Provided free crisis and trauma counseling for a large community counseling non-profit working with individuals, families, and parents.
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Experience in a variety of agency settings serving individuals, couples, families, parents and children.
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Clinical supervisor focused on supporting the ethical and mindful growth of counselors pursuing clinical licensure.
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Ongoing continued education and training in areas of specialization and general mental health.