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 2 years of intensive supervised training, facilitated grief groups for traumatic loss, and supervised counseling in a university community clinic.
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Completed 3,000 hours post-graduated supervised experience to meet requirements for clinical counseling license.
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Provided free crisis and trauma counseling for a large community counseling non-profit working with individuals, families, couples, 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 and social workers pursuing clinical licensure.
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Ongoing continued education and training in areas of specialization and general mental health.
How I Work...
Relationship First
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In order for change to occur, you must feel safe. I work first and foremost to create and maintain a healthy relationship with you. Tap into the power of supportive, reflective, and engaged dialogue; care without conditions; acceptance, connection, and genuine curiosity.
Commitment to Equity
Mental health is shaped not only by internal experiences but also by the broader environments and systems that influence how people live and connect. As a counselor, I am committed to understanding the external challenges that can affect a person’s well-being and access to care.
I engage in ongoing reflection, learning, and action to help ensure that the support I provide is respectful, informed, and responsive to each person’s unique background and needs.
I recognize that the field of mental health has at times fallen short in serving all individuals equally and has contributed to harm through outdated frameworks and rigid definitions of what is considered "normal" or acceptable. I am committed to examining those shortcomings, especially in relation to people whose experiences, identities, and ways of thinking have historically been overlooked or misunderstood by mainstream approaches.
I actively seek to learn from professionals and community members whose lived experiences and work challenge me to grow in awareness, empathy, and accountability—especially those from communities that have faced barriers to having their perspectives reflected in mental health spaces.
To support broader access to mental health education, I offer flexible fee options and scholarships for trainings and webinars when possible.
I also recognize the importance of referring clients to other practitioners when their needs fall outside my areas of expertise, so they receive the most appropriate and effective support.
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This work is a continuous process. I remain committed to thoughtful practice, professional growth, and meaningful connection with others who value integrity and care in the healing professions.