About Ayanna
Ayanna Sidle is a licensed professional counselor who centers her work on the person in front of her. She brings 10 years of experience and uses practical methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship trouble, career concerns, and struggles with self-esteem. Ayanna creates a calm space where clients can speak honestly and feel heard.
Her approach mixes client-centered listening with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy. She helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking.
How Ayanna works
Mindfulness techniques are used to build grounding skills for upsetting moments. Ayanna also draws on motivational interviewing to support change when someone feels stuck. Narrative therapy is part of her toolbox for reshaping personal stories that hold people back.
Sessions focus on steps that fit each person’s life and goals. She practices in Texas and holds the LPC and LPCC credentials. Ayanna aims to make therapy straightforward and useful.
Conversations tend to be practical, honest, and paced to match what each person needs. People who want to try different strategies will find a mix of listening and skill-building here. The work is collaborative - she helps clients name what matters, set small goals, and build on progress over time.
Ayanna lists 6 ways of working on the entry:
What Ayanna works with
The areas below are the ones Ayanna selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Also listed
- Career difficulties
- Depression
Training and background
| Registers | LPC, LPCC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 10 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Texas |
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Online support options
Therapeutic approaches for online care
Ayanna uses client-centered therapy to make sessions feel collaborative and respectful. This approach focuses on listening closely and helping people set goals that matter to them. Cognitive behavioral therapy is used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practice practical skills to change reactions and behaviors.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and recommend techniques that fit. Together they decide what to try first and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and situations. Video works well for full conversations and face-to-face connection. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick updates, brief coaching, or when someone prefers written conversation. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, school, or family life.
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