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Ayanna Sidle

Ayanna Sidle

LPC, LPCC

Mindful, practical counseling for daily life

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

Texas, Texas, California

Languages

English

Licenses listed

  • LPC, Texas64123
  • LMFT, Texas201302
  • LPCC, California17739
  • NPI 1972195477

As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.

  • Mindfulness-focused care
  • Tools for anxiety
  • Career and self-esteem

About Ayanna

Ayanna Sidle is a licensed counselor who brings ten years of experience to her practice. She emphasizes a mindful approach and creates a calm space where clients can look at stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. Ayanna focuses on practical steps people can use to feel steadier and more confident in daily life.

She uses mindfulness to help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept away by them. She pairs that with client-centered care, which means conversations follow the client’s pace and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used when clients want tools to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.

Ayanna’s work includes support around self-esteem, motivation, and career difficulties. Sessions aim to break complex problems into manageable steps and to build small routines that make a difference. She helps clients name patterns and try out new responses in real life.

Her style is direct and compassionate. She encourages people to take small, doable actions between sessions. Ayanna explains ideas in plain language and checks in about what is or isn’t working.

Ayanna holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential and the Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor credential. She practices in Texas and conducts sessions in English. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

Mindful approaches and online therapy options

Ayanna uses Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice thoughts and feelings without reacting automatically. That approach is useful for managing stress, anxiety, and building steadiness in daily life. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which prioritizes listening and shaping sessions around the client’s concerns and pace.

She often brings in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools to translate insights into concrete skills. CBT helps identify unhelpful thinking and then practices different responses, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety and low mood over time. These approaches are used together to match what each person needs and prefers.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ayanna will collaborate with clients to try strategies, get feedback, and adjust the plan. The goal is to find methods that fit goals, schedules, and everyday life rather than forcing a single model.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for check-ins from different locations. It can also let people choose shorter or longer sessions as needed and try tools or exercises between meetings to see what helps most.

These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing mindfulness as an approach does not mean a therapist holds a formal mindfulness training or certificate.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Ayanna help with?

She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, and career difficulties.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style balances mindfulness with practical techniques and a client-centered approach that follows each person’s goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has ten years of professional experience working with people on the concerns listed in her profile.

What credentials and region apply to her practice?

She holds LPC and LPCC credentials and practices in Texas.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are session costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to start working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

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