Ayanna Sidle, LPC, LPCC

Ayanna Sidle is a faith-based licensed clinician who brings 10 years of experience supporting adults through periods of stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, career challenges, and depression. She combines professional training with a values-informed perspective to help clients explore what matters most to them and to identify practical steps toward greater well-being. Ayanna holds LPC and LPCC credentials - LPC means Licensed Professional Counselor and LPCC means Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - reflecting her clinical training to provide psychotherapy across a range of concerns.

She has practiced across multiple states and works to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and emotions can be expressed honestly. Her approach emphasizes collaboration, encouraging clients to define goals and move at a pace that feels right for them. Ayanna focuses on building motivation, strengthening confidence, and improving communication in relationships while also addressing work-related stress and life transitions.

Clients work with her to set achievable goals and practice skills that translate into daily life. She aims to empower each person she sees to find clearer direction, greater resilience, and a more fulfilling sense of balance.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Ayanna Sidle integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based techniques into her online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client leads the conversation and the therapist offers understanding and support - this approach can help with self-esteem, relationship concerns, and exploring personal values. CBT is a practical, skills-focused method that helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test new behaviors, often useful for anxiety, stress, and mood concerns. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and awareness practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation, which can support coping with ongoing stress and low mood.

Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Ayanna collaborates with each client to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods over time so care feels tailored and effective for the person in front of her. This collaborative stance helps clients feel involved in shaping their treatment.

Online therapy with Ayanna can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, work commitments, or limited local options. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and practice new skills between sessions, while allowing therapists and licensed professionals to meet clients where they are.