Ayanna Sidle, LPC, LPCC

Ayanna Sidle is a licensed professional counselor with ten years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship concerns, career challenges, and depression. She practices from a faith-informed perspective and aims to make the first steps toward change feel possible and supported.

She uses practical, talk-based methods that encourage people to share thoughts and feelings without judgment. Sessions focus on clear goals and small steps that build confidence over time. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is part of her approach and is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try more helpful behaviors.

Ayanna blends client-centered listening with motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change. She also weaves in mindfulness techniques to reduce stress and improve focus. Narrative methods are used when reframing life stories helps a person move forward.

Her work tends to be collaborative and straightforward. She helps people set short-term goals and track progress in ways that suit their daily lives. Practical tools and gentle challenge are balanced to fit each person's pace.

Ayanna holds LPC and LPCC credentials and practices in Texas. She offers sessions in English and uses a mix of live conversation and written check-ins to keep therapy flexible for busy schedules.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on spotting thought patterns that increase anxiety or low mood and practicing different responses. It often involves short exercises and homework that can be reviewed during video or chat sessions. Client-centered therapy centers on listening and reflecting so a person feels heard and can find their own solutions; this supports trust and pacing in online conversations. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing skills to reduce stress and improve focus, which can be practiced between sessions and checked in during messaging.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those needs. That process is collaborative and can be adjusted as progress is made or priorities change.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for longer, interactive sessions and guided skill practice. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a person prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, quick coaching, or tracking homework between meetings. These options make scheduling more flexible and help therapy fit into a busy life.