Tanya D Mizell , LPC

Tanya D Mizell is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 23 years of clinical experience. She practices from Michigan and focuses on supporting people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, mood disorders, and identity-related concerns. Tanya uses straightforward, practical methods to help clients find clearer ways to cope and move forward.

She typically works with adults and adolescents dealing with complex situations like co-occurring conditions, neurodevelopmental differences, or recovery from traumatic events. Her background includes long-term work in settings for high-risk young people and with adults who have physical or cognitive impairments. That experience informs how she tailors care to each person’s needs.

Tanya draws on client-centered techniques to keep sessions focused on each person's goals. She also uses cognitive behavioral methods to identify unhelpful thinking and to build better coping skills. Motivational interviewing and narrative approaches help when someone wants to change habits or make sense of difficult life chapters.

Sessions are practical and goal-oriented while remaining respectful of each person’s pace. Tanya emphasizes clear communication and collaborative planning so clients know what to expect and can track progress over time.

Her education includes a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Bachelor of Science with study in criminal justice and psychology. Tanya is working toward a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision with a focus on addictions, an effort that complements her clinical work and areas of interest.

Approaches and how online sessions support them

Tanya commonly uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy in her practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely, following the person’s lead, and helping them set goals that matter to them. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors, teaching practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change patterns that cause distress.

She also uses motivational interviewing when a person is weighing change. This approach helps people find their own reasons and strengths for making different choices and can be useful for habit change, career decisions, or recovery steps. Together, the therapist and client review which methods feel most helpful and adjust the plan as goals evolve.

Online formats make these approaches easier to fit into life. Video calls let people have longer, face-to-face conversations and practice skills with guidance. Phone sessions can be a good choice when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits a work break. Live chat and text-based messaging allow brief, ongoing contact for coaching, tracking progress, or checking in between sessions. These options offer flexibility so people can match the format to their schedule and the work they want to do online.