Cynthia Mickel, LPC
Client-centered LPC focused on trauma and addiction
- Trauma informed care
- Adolescent and adult support
- Flexible online sessions
About Cynthia Mickel
Cynthia Mickel is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with more than 20 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting challenges, mood disorders, and related life changes. She trained in educational psychology with an emphasis on community counseling and brings decades of hands-on experience in both clinical and supervisory roles. Her work has included leadership in residential substance abuse services and directing clinical programs, and she has extensive experience supporting adolescents and adults through complex presentations such as self-harm behaviors, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and co-occurring substance use issues.
Her approach is firmly client-centered - she begins where each person is and tailors guidance to fit their goals and pace. She is known for a relaxed, personable style that many people find easy to talk with, whether they need someone to listen, help them process painful events, or work toward deeper change. Cynthia believes clients carry the resources for healing within themselves and sees her role as a collaborative guide, setting practical experiments between sessions to help apply learning to everyday life.
Working remotely from Texas, she offers a flexible schedule and a practice structured around virtual care. Her background as a clinical supervisor and director informs a steady, experienced presence for clients facing trauma, addiction, grief, relationship difficulties, and other challenges seeking compassionate, practical support.
Her approach is firmly client-centered - she begins where each person is and tailors guidance to fit their goals and pace. She is known for a relaxed, personable style that many people find easy to talk with, whether they need someone to listen, help them process painful events, or work toward deeper change. Cynthia believes clients carry the resources for healing within themselves and sees her role as a collaborative guide, setting practical experiments between sessions to help apply learning to everyday life.
Working remotely from Texas, she offers a flexible schedule and a practice structured around virtual care. Her background as a clinical supervisor and director informs a steady, experienced presence for clients facing trauma, addiction, grief, relationship difficulties, and other challenges seeking compassionate, practical support.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
LGBTIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Cynthia Mickel have?
She has 20 years of experience in the field of behavioral health and counseling.
Is Cynthia Mickel a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor). License details include AZ LPC LPC-22323 and TX LPC 77725.
In which languages does Cynthia Mickel provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Cynthia Mickel located?
She is located in Texas.
How can I work with Cynthia Mickel as my therapist?
You can work with Cynthia through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Cynthia Mickel work with international clients?
Yes. Cynthia works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Cynthia Mickel cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then take meaningful action based on personal values. ACT is often used for anxiety, avoidance, and persistent stress that interferes with daily life.
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client's lead and helps them explore concerns at their own pace. This approach is useful for building self-understanding, addressing relationship and identity issues, and restoring a sense of agency.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connections between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns. CBT is commonly applied to anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. Cynthia collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques as progress unfolds.
Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility - clients can meet by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit busy lives or geographic constraints. These options make it easier to maintain consistency, practice new skills between sessions, and integrate therapy into everyday routines while working with licensed professionals and therapists committed to practical, personalized care.