Tanya D Mizell, LPC

Tanya D Mizell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Michigan with 23 years of clinical experience supporting adolescents and adults through complex life challenges. She also holds national credentials, including National Certified Counselor (NCC), and specialized certifications such as level two Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP-II), Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS), and Advanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (A-CBT). Her training includes formal instruction in telemental health to support remote care.

Tanya completed her practicum and internship at a residential facility for high-risk adolescent girls who had experienced human trafficking, substance abuse, various forms of abuse, abandonment, and displacement. That work laid a foundation for extensive experience with both physical and cognitive impairments across adolescence into adulthood, and with clients managing comorbid or dual diagnoses of neurodevelopmental and mental health conditions.

Her clinical focus spans forensic counseling, career counseling, and addiction counseling, and she has worked extensively with issues such as trauma, grief, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship and family concerns, neurodiversity, parenting, and life transitions. Tanya draws on person-centered and choice/reality therapy principles and routinely uses motivational interviewing alongside evidence-based approaches to support client growth.

She earned a Bachelor of Science with a dual focus in Criminal Justice and Psychology and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with specializations in Forensic Counseling and Career Counseling from Walden University. Tanya is pursuing a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision with a specialization in Addictions Counseling, expected in 2027. She practices in Michigan and does not currently work with international clients.