LPC, 11 years of experience
Hello, I'm Ayonna, a licensed professional counselor with over 11 years of experience working as a licensed mental health counselor. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with clients facing a wide range of concerns and struggles, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, divorce issues, and individuals who have experienced physical and/or sexual trauma or emotional abuse.
Clients can expect to be met with with openness, kindness, active listening, and a genuine personality.
My counseling style is diverse, open minded, and non-judgmental. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, and rational-emotive counseling. This allows me to tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
I specialize in working with individuals who are struggling with anxiety, anger management, personality disorders, family relationships, LGBTQIA+ support, life transitions, multicultural and diversity issues, phobias, PTSD, intimate and romantic relationships, spirituality, stress, suicidal ideation and self-harming, and trauma. My counseling style is diverse, open minded, and non-judgmental. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, and rational-emotive counseling. This allows me to tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
The therapist and client work together to identify problems and set specific, measurable goals. The therapist gathers information about the client’s thoughts, emotions, and behaviors related to their concerns. Clients will learn coping strategies, problem-solving techniques, and emotional regulation skills. Mindfulness and stress management techniques may be incorporated.
The therapist provides unconditional positive regard, meaning they accept and support the client without judgment. A warm, empathetic, and non-directive approach allows the client to feel safe and understood.
Assists individuals in exploring and processing deep emotional wounds. Strengthens self-awareness and emotional regulation. Encourages new patterns of self-compassion and healthier relationships.
Build trust through consistent, honest communication. Explain therapeutic processes and gain informed consent for interventions. Recognize the signs of trauma (emotional, physical, behavioral). Avoid re-traumatization by being mindful of language, tone, and therapeutic techniques. Understand how trauma affects brain function, memory, and responses.