- CBT methods
- Mindfulness techniques
- Trauma focus
About Aarin
Aarin Mitchell is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Arkansas and Louisiana with 24 years of clinical experience. She works with adults and others dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, self-esteem struggles, grief, parenting concerns, and issues related to LGBT identity. Aarin also supports people facing family problems, adoption and foster care challenges, and recovery from domestic violence.
Aarin uses a straightforward, interactive style. Sessions tend to focus on clear goals and practical steps. She listens, reflects, and helps people sort out what is getting in the way of better day-to-day functioning. Expect conversations that move between understanding patterns and testing small changes.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a frequent tool in her work. That means looking at connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions and trying new behaviors to reduce anger, anxiety, or low mood. Trauma-focused methods are used when past events keep causing distress, and mindfulness techniques help people notice their reactions without getting swept up by them.
Aarin also draws on client-centered approaches, which emphasize respect for each person's pace and perspective. She aims to avoid labels and to treat each person fairly while addressing concrete problems like communication breakdowns, parenting stress, or substance-related concerns.
If a practical plan is what someone wants, Aarin helps set specific steps to try between sessions. She supports people who want to reduce impulsive reactions, manage resentment, improve family interactions, or cope with the aftermath of abuse.
How Aarin uses CBT, trauma work and mindfulness online
Aarin often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. In practice this means identifying patterns that lead to anger or avoidance and trying small experiments to see what changes how someone reacts.Trauma-focused work is used when past events keep causing strong reactions. That approach attends to memories and current triggers, and helps people develop strategies to reduce reactivity and improve daily functioning. Mindfulness techniques teach simple attention and breathing skills to reduce getting pulled into intense feelings.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before, then try approaches that fit the client's needs. Adjustments are made over time based on what works.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a workday or to continue steady appointments after a relocation. They also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight or phone-based conversations when video would be difficult.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Arkansas, Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, anger, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, grief, parenting concerns, and related family issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is interactive and straightforward, focusing on listening, practical steps, and testing small changes between sessions.
How long has she practiced?
She has 24 years of experience working in counseling roles across several client groups.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Arkansas and Louisiana, and practices from Arkansas.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.