Wister Mitchelson
LPC, 20 years of experience
About me
As a mental health therapist I have extensive experience working with at risk youth, crisis, mental health and addiction counseling working as a TDT (Therapeutic Day Treatment) Clinician, Program Manager, and Clinician within the county’s mental health and substance abuse treatment system. Wister enjoys utilizing his training in CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), MI (Motivational Interviewing) via Eclectic Counselling techniques to produce a structure towards daily wellness
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
I am certain that with appropriate efforts there well be an established rapport, that fosters higher self perspective, acceptance and plans of daily maintenance
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I look forward to providing unconditional support, a caring environment and talk therapy that assists with emotional regulation.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
Anxiety, Depression and Subtance Abuse are provided with unconditional support.I am a experienced and practiced clinical counselor with a wide variety of psychological strategies and techniques in assisting with a daily structure towards wellness..
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My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Great for maintaining our emotional stability through cognitive restructuring. CBT helps you become aware of inaccurate or negative thinking so you can view challenging situations more clearly and respond to them in a more effective way.
Motivational Interviewing
Great for our struggle with addiction. MI is based on the idea that people are more likely to be persuaded by reasons they discover themselves. The counselor's role is to draw out the client's motivations, rather than educate them. " transitioning towards self efficacy".
Person-centered (Rogerian)
Talk therapy that includes listening without judgment and acknowledging the client's experience without shifting the conversation in another direction
Location
Offers in-person in 78 Main St, Stanardsville, VA 22973VirtualLicensed in
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2 ratings with written reviews
May 16, 2025
Wister Mitchelson therapy was helpful in navigating certain challenges a person can face. Also provided valuable insight on how to approach situations in life.
Verified client, age 55-64
February 20, 2025
Very helpful, kind, and understanding :)