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Cynthia Mickel, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Cynthia is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Cynthia. View 60 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Texas, Oregon, and 2 more

Recent reviews

I've been working with Cynthia for a few months now and she is wonderful at her job. As a former skeptic, it was hard for me to trust in the process of therapy. I have seen a couple of therapists and been stuck in a cycle of not actually being sure if I was progressing or growing. I started to worry that was happening and expressed my need to Cynthia for more structure and goals to meet, she was immediately responsive and met my needs! I have come leaps and bounds in the last few months. After suffering significant trauma in the past few years and feeling so helpless, I now feel confident and present and extremely hopeful :) thanks so much Cynthia

Reviewed November 2024

When I first heard of BetterHelp I was nervous it would be like all my past therapy sessions. But I was matched with the perfect therapist for me! I was a total mess with my life and inside my head. I would highly recommend Cynthia. Hand down an amazing soul, great listener, and great at her job!

Reviewed November 2024

More about Cynthia

  • 20 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC, LMHC

I am Leeann Mickel, I have a masters degree in educational psychology with an emphasis on community counseling. I have my LPC, licensed professional counselor Masters level. I also have an LC DC licensed chemical dependency counselor. I have worked 20 + years in the field of service. I have had great success with clients who have experienced significant trauma. I have been Clinical Supervisor for a substance abuse residential setting. I am currently Clinical Director for the agency with whom I am employed

at this time. I believe it to be my mission helping and serving. My approach is client centered we start where you are. I am very laid-back and personable, I have forever been told how easy it is to talk to me, even prior to my chosen career! That’s a plus when you’re a therapist! I have some clients who simply need an ear and guidance. Others are eager to get to the cause of what prompted them to reach out. Either is great. I understand that some people need to vent and receive professional advice. I tell all of my clients you have inside you now everything you need to heal and progress. My job is to guide you on the journey in this process of self discovery and healing. I also tell my clients that I will work just as hard as you in doing this, but I will never work harder. This would cause more harm by handicapping them if others around never allow my clients to learn through experience, and rob my client of demonstrating to themselves the opportunity to see how capable they actually are. I have worked with many populations: adolescents, adults with variety of disorders/conditions. Such as mental health diagnosis like depression, bi polar, anxiety, and PTSD. For the last six years I have led our adolescent program. I'm very familiar with self harming behaviors, and have a knack of being able to reach them and slowly process into self love. I also have extensive experience with grief which may look different and feel different among different clients. Even those who believe that have mourned and grieved, but truly have not. I look forward to working with you and helping you along your specific path. My schedule is very flexible, as a I only work from home, virtually/remote. During therapy it will be common to give 'experiments' following a session. The purpose for this is taking from our sessions and applying what you learn to your 'real life' outside of one session weekly for an hour.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem LGBT Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Anger management Bipolar disorder Depression Coping with life changes Abandonment Attachment issues Blended family issues Body image Co-morbidity Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Dependent personality Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Forgiveness Guilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Personality disorders Phobias Post-traumatic stress Prejudice and discrimination Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Self-harm Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Cynthia Mickel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1093046344.

  • LPC · Texas · 77725 · Expires August 2026
  • LPC · Oregon · C6786 · Expires August 2026
  • LMHC · Washington · LH61259668 · Expires August 2025
  • LPC · Arizona · LPC-22323 · Expires June 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Cynthia Mickel

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

60 reviews

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I've been working with Cynthia for a few months now and she is wonderful at her job. As a former skeptic, it was hard for me to trust in the process of therapy. I have seen a couple of therapists and been stuck in a cycle of not actually being sure if I was progressing or growing. I started to worry that was happening and expressed my need to Cynthia for more structure and goals to meet, she was immediately responsive and met my needs! I have come leaps and bounds in the last few months. After suffering significant trauma in the past few years and feeling so helpless, I now feel confident and present and extremely hopeful :) thanks so much Cynthia

Reviewed November 2024

When I first heard of BetterHelp I was nervous it would be like all my past therapy sessions. But I was matched with the perfect therapist for me! I was a total mess with my life and inside my head. I would highly recommend Cynthia. Hand down an amazing soul, great listener, and great at her job!

Reviewed November 2024

From day one, Leeann has been a rock for me. She creates wonderful rapport, and she truly supports whatever your therapeutic needs are. She communicates timely, and she is incredibly encouraging! So thankful I was matched with her!

Reviewed September 2024

I feel comfortable talking with her. She gives off a calming energy and is non-judgmental. Looking forward to this journey with her help.

Reviewed August 2024

She’s the best!

Reviewed August 2024

She is helping me so much and I’m so grateful for her and for this app.

Reviewed August 2024

She is awesome! I've been doing therapy with her for over almost 2 years and she is wonderful. Highly recommend her to anyone

Reviewed August 2024

Miss Cynthia has been one of the best things that has happened in my life. She is kind and caring but will also call me out and give me the tough love I need sometimes. It is hard to find people that understand and lived through a rough life. I trust Cynthia and enjoy our weekly visits.

Reviewed July 2024

I have only met Cynthia twice, but in that time she has treated me with dignity and respect and made me feel validated.

Reviewed April 2024

She has been very wonderful and helpful and works with me where I am at and ready to work.

Reviewed March 2024

Cynthia has been a god send in my time of need. She listens without judgement and offered helpful tools to help me get through a tough relationship. I unfortunately need to take a pause but will look forward to reconnecting with her when I return. Thank you for all you do! I feel so much stronger than I did a few weeks ago and I owe it to you!

Reviewed January 2024

Cynthia provides valuable support and guidance to help understand a bit more about myself. Understand that it’s important to check on myself on a daily and not to feel at fault for my flaws or behaviors.

Reviewed January 2024

It is rare to find an active listener. She loves being of help beyond that, but let's be rea: I don't shut up. That she pays attention is a testament to her strength of will, stg.

Reviewed December 2023

Cynthia Mickel is an excellent therapist who is very attentive and informative. Her background has been helpful and useful meeting all of my needs. Thank you Cynthia for everything.

Reviewed November 2023

Gives a great non-judgmental view of situations

Reviewed September 2023

Cynthia is an amazing therapist. She’s the best therapist I’ve had in 30 years of therapy. She listens and understands and I never feel rushed or unimportant. My insurance offered to pay for another therapist outside of BetterHelp but I still pay for BH just so I can keep Cynthia. She’s the best!

Reviewed September 2023

Love her. Experienced and very good at listening and asking good questions.

Reviewed August 2023

It’s taken me years to find a therapist who’s helped me this much.

Reviewed July 2023

I greatly appreciate Cynthia Mickey. She has been a tremendous help for me through a difficult time. I highly recommend her.

Reviewed July 2023

We matched on the first try within 24 hours, Still not sure, I was quickly put at ease. Cynthia is an active listener, who remembers past sessions or information in your journals. Remembering is key for me because it shows how much she listens, strives to understand her patient, and makes you accountable.

Reviewed May 2023

Cynthia is probably the best therapist I’ve ever had. I’m incredibly grateful to have connected with her.

Reviewed May 2023

Best therapist ever!!

Reviewed March 2023

Cynthia is a great therapist. She has great listening skills and understands my issues.

Reviewed March 2023

Give her a raise. She’s worth it.

Reviewed February 2023

She makes me feel safe

Reviewed February 2023

I enjoy my sessions. Some are making priority lists and others are checking things off lists. Being held accountable without judgment and she provides encouragement to achieve more out of life.

Reviewed April 2023

She’s been a great help to me so far! I can’t wait to tackle everything that I need to and to be healed, in the end.

Reviewed February 2023

I'm so glad that I was connected with Cynthia. I'm not someone who talks freely to just anyone about my trauma filled past, and being a few letters in LGBTQ2SIA+. But, I feel comfortable talking with her. She is kind, caring and really listens to me. I feel I'm making a lot of progress.

Reviewed January 2023

She’s a great therapist and genuinely shows empathy and compassion

Reviewed December 2022

shes easy to talk to

Reviewed December 2022

Amazing, no judgment and helps to see situations without bias

Reviewed November 2022

She’s amazing.

Reviewed November 2022

I’ve only seen her for a couple of sessions but I am so glad that she is my therapist. She empathizes with grief and just understands what that means. It’s amazing to find a therapist that works for me because sometimes that’s hard and she is amazing.’ I’m so grateful to have the opportunity to be her client.

Reviewed November 2022

Im so happy I started seeing Cynthia. I feel more like myself than I have in years. She continues to provide valuable insight to help me become more and more of who I want to be. I have a better handle on stress, and a lot more emotional control.

Reviewed November 2022

Best therapist ever. She is very smat, experienced and compassionate.

Reviewed November 2022

Cynthia has been very helpful for me. An hour conversation feels like ten minutes. She's the best. She's a great listener and gives great insight. Perfect match.

Reviewed September 2022

She was so incredible and an amazing listener. I’d recommended her to anyone :)

Reviewed September 2022

Incredibly grateful for Mickel's warmth, kindness, patience, encouragement and support. A strong woman you can crack a joke with and then talk trauma. Cynthia Leanne Mickel has helped me in more ways than I thought possible. Thank You.

Reviewed July 2022

Cynthia is qualified, amazing and funny. She is really helping me so much. I feel she truly cares.

Reviewed June 2022

Cynthia has always been so kind and supportive in helping me get through the most difficult time in my life.

Reviewed June 2022

I highly recommend Ms. Mickel. She is a great listener and her voice and words are very calming. She is very relaxed, non-intimidating, and helps you to connect the dots. Very knowledgeable. A very good experience.

Reviewed June 2022

I couldn't have found a more perfect match for therapy. She understands all of my issues very well and it has very provocative things to say to help get me to process whatever needs to be processed. I would highly recommend her to anybody who has as many complex issues as I have dealing with depression, addiction, trauma, And trying to get over this pandemic quarantine that has made us all crazy. I couldn't recommend her any more highly

Reviewed May 2022

I love Cynthia ! She really listens to me and values everything that I share with her :)

Reviewed May 2022

Cynthia is great!

Reviewed April 2022

Cynthia listens to me and helps relax my nerves. She's great!

Reviewed April 2022

My therapist Cynthia Mickel has been helping me so much… this is the first time I have joined therapy and she has helped me have a good experience with it.. she has always listened to me and respects my emotions and helps me work through them.. and even past problems that have caused me anxiety!! She has helped me!!

Reviewed April 2022

Cynthia listens and takes in everything I’m saying. I appreciate the way she engages with me. She asks questions, confirms what I’m feeling and provides me with advice and tools I can use to improve my life. I can see and feel things shifting. At first I thought I’d give therapy a month but now I’ll be extending out because the benefits and what I’m learning is so worthwhile. The app itself too is fantastic! It’s nice to know Cynthia is there for me outside of our session times!

Reviewed March 2022

Fantastic therapist. Amazing person. Highly recommend her.

Reviewed March 2022

Cynthia has been such an amazing therapist, I would highly recommend her to anyone. She has always been wonderfully supportive, providing great insights and guidance. I will really miss speaking with her on a weekly basis but I know feel that it's time I take on the world on my own. I don't think I would be the happy, confident and insightful individual I am today if it wasn't for her support.

Reviewed March 2022

Cynthia is the best. She is down to earth, practical, connects quickly to you as a client and has professional training and more importantly in my opinion - life experience!

Reviewed February 2022

cynthia is kind and genuine. i feel she cares and wants to listen. i always want to hug her after our sessions, but that would be weird. and also impossible. because it's virtual.

Reviewed January 2022

Amazing Therapist giving me fresh perspective on my specific situation which is quite complex.

Reviewed January 2022

Cynthia is a lovely, open-hearted Person.

Reviewed December 2021

I enjoy working with Cynthia. It’s easy to open up and not feel judged. She is a great listener and has tools that I can with me to work on.

Reviewed December 2021

Cynthia is so fantastic!!! I feel like I met a friend

Reviewed November 2021

She's great. Nuff said.

Reviewed November 2021

Cynthia is an amazing listener and helps me realize a lot of things about myself and life in general. She gives great advice and is always respectful.

Reviewed November 2021

She’s very understanding in what I tell her always. She gets where I’m coming from. She’s super sweet & easy to open up to. You really do get the vibe that you’re in a safe space.

Reviewed November 2021

Cynthia is really relatable and patient. And provides a very good and safe place for me to just unpack, and be confident she will be there to help me make my way back to a good mental space after a particularly introspective session. Very kind and approachable as well when it comes to deeper themes that could potentially be triggering to talk about with other therapists - Cynthia does her best!

Reviewed November 2021

As a person who had never had proffesional help before these sessions have been very eye opening. And helped me learn a lot about myself and the whole process. Cynthia has been very helpful to me and i hope you she will be the same for you.

Reviewed November 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Cynthia Mickel offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Cynthia Mickel works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Cynthia Mickel speak?

Cynthia Mickel speaks English.

How many years of experience does Cynthia Mickel have?

Cynthia Mickel has 20 years of experience.

Where is Cynthia Mickel licensed to practice?

Cynthia Mickel is licensed to practice in Texas, Oregon, Washington, and Arizona.

Does Cynthia Mickel accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Cynthia Mickel accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Cynthia Mickel offer?

Cynthia Mickel offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Cynthia Mickel?

Cynthia Mickel can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Cynthia Mickel?

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