Kaniecia Mixon, LMFT

Her style is straightforward and collaborative, with an emphasis on respect and nonjudgmental support. With 15 years of experience, she has helped people stabilize in crisis and develop safer routines.

She has supported clients dealing with abuse, grief, eating concerns, bipolar mood challenges, and ADHD. She also addresses relationship strain, communication problems, and blended family issues.

Kaniecia draws on cognitive behavioral strategies to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She also uses dialectical skills to build emotional regulation and mindfulness techniques to increase present-moment awareness.

Motivational interviewing helps when someone is unsure about change or needs support finding their own reasons to try new behaviors. Her background includes work in therapeutic behavioral services, case management, and supervising clinical teams who support children and young people.

That experience informs practical tools for parents, caregivers, and individuals coping with life transitions and caregiver stress. Sessions tend to focus on clear goals, skill building, and small steps that fit everyday life.

She often brings creativity into sessions, using art or play when it helps a person express themselves. The aim is steady progress - learning coping skills, improving communication, and strengthening supports.

To begin, Kaniecia works collaboratively to identify priorities and set achievable goals. She expects to tailor plans as needs change and to help people build the skills they need to handle future challenges.