- Trauma-informed
- Goal focused
- Creative methods
About Kaniecia
Kaniecia Mixon is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who brings 15 years of experience to her work. She writes in a warm, straightforward way and focuses on helping people manage stress, depression, anxiety, parenting challenges, and trauma. She also supports those coping with life changes and concerns like ADHD, relationship struggles, and grief.
Her approach centers on listening closely and tailoring plans to each person. She uses client-centered methods and elements of cognitive behavioral work to identify patterns and try small, practical changes. Mindfulness skills and DBT tools are woven in when they fit the situation.
Mixon has a background in crisis stabilization and behavioral support. She has helped people develop safety plans, build coping skills, and strengthen natural supports. Her work has included providing behavioral services and case management for children and adolescents, and supervising clinical staff who offer those services.
Sessions are collaborative and focused on clear goals. She emphasizes respect and meeting people where they are, without labels. Creative options like art and play are sometimes included to make therapy more accessible and engaging.
People who reach out can expect a straightforward, compassionate style that balances practical strategies with emotional support. She also lists coping with natural or human-caused disaster among her additional focus areas, and integrates that concern into plans when it is relevant to a client’s situation.
How these approaches shape online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and experience, with the therapist following the client’s lead and offering empathy and reflection to help clarify what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions, and uses practical exercises to test new ways of thinking and behaving that can reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) brings skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, often through concrete tools for grounding, distress tolerance, and communication.Finding the right fit is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to pick approaches that match their goals, preferences, and daily life. Plans can change over time as needs shift, and the therapist checks in to make sure methods are useful and realistic.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list specific online session formats. Ask about available options and times when you complete the matching questionnaire. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, offer shorter check-ins when needed, and let people use exercises and worksheets between meetings to practice skills in everyday moments.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, relationship issues, grief, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm, authentic, and collaborative. She focuses on listening, practical skill-building, and tailoring the plan to each person's needs.
What is her professional background?
She has 15 years of experience in behavioral support and therapy, including crisis stabilization, safety planning, and supervising clinical staff who provide services to children and adolescents.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, CA LMFT, and practices out of California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.