- Trauma informed methods
- CBT and DBT skills
- Stress and addiction help
About Poythress
Poythress Mitchell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with 27 years of experience in the mental health field. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, self-esteem, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. Sessions are conducted in English and focus on practical steps toward goals.
Her background includes work in residential settings, case management, outpatient care, in-home services, and addiction treatment. That range means she has seen many common problems across different care settings and can use that perspective in session. She listens to immediate concerns, helps identify goals, and outlines clear next steps.
Poythress combines client-centered approaches with structured methods. She uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help people learn new coping skills and change unhelpful patterns. She also draws on EMDR and mindfulness work when trauma or stress responses are present.
Practical work in sessions includes evaluating stressors, developing treatment plans, and teaching coping strategies for stress and substance-related issues. Conversations are direct and focused on what can be changed between meetings. She also offers guidance for career-related strain and caregiving stress.
People choosing to work with her begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. International clients are not accepted.
Approach to online work and methods
Poythress blends client-centered work with structured therapies to address common blended household stresses. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. It helps people clarify goals and feel heard during difficult decisions about relationships and parenting.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and teaches practical skills to change them. It is useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and stressful routines in a new household. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication under pressure.
Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be decided together. The therapist will review your concerns, goals, and preferences and recommend one or a mix of methods. Sessions are collaborative and adjusted over time based on what helps most.
Confirm current session options before booking, since specific online formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or school schedules. It can also allow a shorter check-in when time is limited, or an audio-only visit when bandwidth is low or being on camera is difficult. Licensed professionals, including this therapist, can help plan how therapy fits into everyday life.
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Experience
27+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and related issues. Blended family issues and parenting strain are listed among her focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work combines client-centered listening with practical techniques from CBT and DBT. Sessions emphasize skill-building and clear steps toward goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 27 years of experience across residential, case management, outpatient, in-home, and addiction settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Virginia and practices from that state.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions operate through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.