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Poythress Mitchell, LPC

  • Experience27 years
  • LocationVirginia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Poythress

Poythress Mitchell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia who draws on 27 years of experience to guide clients toward clearer thinking and healthier coping. She emphasizes client-centered care that combines practical skills with compassionate, direct support.

Background and approach

Mitchell’s background includes work in residential settings, case management, outpatient services, in-home care, and addiction treatment, which informs a pragmatic approach to stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and substance-related issues. Her practice integrates evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical skills, EMDR, and mindfulness to address trauma, grief, relationship struggles, and challenges like ADHD and bipolar mood concerns.

She focuses on assessing stressors, setting achievable goals, and teaching coping strategies tailored to the individual. Clients can expect structured planning and guidance alongside encouragement to develop lasting self-management skills.

In sessions Mitchell aims to create a warm, nonjudgmental atmosphere while being clear and goal-focused. She supports people through evaluation of mental stressors, development and implementation of treatment plans, and practical strategies for stress management and recovery.

Her practice is oriented toward fostering healing, resilience, and meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-centered therapy places the client's perspective and goals at the center of the work, emphasizing empathy, active listening, and collaboration to help people explore values and make meaningful changes. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools for anxiety, depression, stress, and mood-related concerns. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially useful for managing strong emotions and improving relationships.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to evaluate symptoms, preferences, and goals, and then recommends strategies or a combination of methods that best fit the situation. This collaborative planning helps ensure that interventions are relevant, realistic, and aligned with what the client hopes to achieve.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it possible to access care with more flexibility. These formats allow people to receive regular support while balancing work, family, and other obligations, and they enable ongoing skill practice, check-ins, and timely guidance from a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Poythress Mitchell works with a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, self esteem, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and career challenges, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. Additional focuses include adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric issues, blended family issues, caregiver stress, and veteran and armed forces issues.
What therapeutic approaches are used in sessions?
The practice uses client-centered therapy along with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), EMDR, mindfulness therapy, and motivational interviewing. These approaches are combined to match the client's needs and goals.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
Mitchell brings 27 years of experience in the mental health field, including work in residential programs, case management, outpatient and in-home services, and addiction treatment.
What are the therapist's credentials and where are they based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - with the license number VA LPC 0701010351 and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are available for sessions and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered for online work?
Session formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences and schedules.
How is pricing handled for therapy sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in beginning therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressVeteran and Armed Forces Issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

27+ years

Licensed

Virginia

Languages

English

What Poythress can help with

Poythress Mitchell works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, anger management, self esteem, and depression.

How Poythress approaches therapy

Poythress's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Poythress is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Virginia.