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Wister Mitchelson

LPC (he/him)20 years of experience
5.0 (38)
Solution oriented
Warm
Authentic

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

First session

I am certain that with appropriate efforts there well be an established rapport, that fosters higher self perspective, acceptance and plans of daily maintenance

Strengths

I look forward to providing unconditional support, a caring environment and talk therapy that assists with emotional regulation.

Ideal clients

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..

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

Virtual sessions

In-person sessions
78 Main St, Stanardsville, VA 22973

Reviews and ratings

5.0 rating (38)6 reviews
August 11, 2026

Wister is a great listener and provides the proper tools to navigate complex situations.

Verified client, age 25-34Review shared after session 3 with Wister
February 16, 2026

Great therapist. Understands family and parenting matters very well.

Verified client, age 45-54Review shared after session 2 with Wister
September 4, 2025

Just had my intake session with Dr. Mitchelson and felt instantly at ease. He was warm, professional, and clearly knowledgeable. He asked thoughtful, goal-oriented questions and made me feel heard and understood. I left feeling hopeful and supported. I am excited to continue working with him.

Verified client, age 25-34Review shared after session 1 with Wister

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