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.
Additional areas of focus: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
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Cynthia Mickel. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Down to earth, helpful , and open minded !
Written on Feb 02, 2026 after therapy with Cynthia for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
I've accomplished more in my life with her guidance and advice than ever before
Written on Jan 30, 2026 after therapy with Cynthia for 3 years and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, and adhd
She's amazing at pulling back the layers of onion of me from grief to trauma
Written on Dec 05, 2025 after therapy with Cynthia for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
My perfect 10 answers aren't just being lazy - they are honest. My therapist is a perfect match and I'm really grateful she is my therapist. Thank you Leanne and BetterHelp!
Written on Nov 11, 2025 after therapy with Cynthia for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coaching, and adhd
Cynthia has really helped me get through a bad time. I appreciate her patience and advice.
Written on Oct 23, 2025 after therapy with Cynthia for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse
Cynthia has been great, for over three months she has helped me through the most difficult and worst time of my life. I'm on a good path and can't thank her enough!
Written on Oct 20, 2025 after therapy with Cynthia for 2 years and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
She's great
Written on Oct 15, 2025 after therapy with Cynthia for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, lgbt, grief, and coping with life changes
After many years of trying therapy, I really wanted to take it seriously and Cynthia has been so helpful and made me feel comfortable in getting back into it. I feel like I’m talking to a friend but with the tough love I need to move forward. I appreciate BetterHelp’s app for making it easy to use, schedule and reach out to my therapist inbetween appointments.
Written on Sep 24, 2025 after therapy with Cynthia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I appreciate Cynthia so much. We just clicked and that doesn’t happen easily in therapy. She is supportive but asks the hard questions when needed.
Written on Aug 17, 2025 after therapy with Cynthia for 2 years on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
She is a rockstar!
Written on Jun 09, 2025 after therapy with Cynthia for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She is a remarkable therapist, speaking to her is like speaking to a loved one.
Written on May 31, 2025 after therapy with Cynthia for 3 years and 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, relationship issues, coping with life changes, adhd, anger management, and career difficulties
Patient and attentive, very helpful with Better Help resources.
Written on May 27, 2025 after therapy with Cynthia for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
Absolutely love Cynthia Mickel! I’ve never had such a strong connection with the therapist and Been so comfortable as I do with Cynthia. I’m so blessed that I turned to betterhealth.com and found a well suited therapist that fits my needs
Written on May 05, 2025 after therapy with Cynthia for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
I love her, she's a good listener, she's very helpful, non-judgemental, and caring. She's helped me as much as she could and I appreciate her for that. Thank you again for listening to me :)
Written on Apr 30, 2025 after therapy with Cynthia for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Since I've been working with Cynthia she's been helping a lot she's super awesome with just letting me talk it all out and I love at the end of the session she thanks me for opening up to her and it makes me feel more comfortable talking with her
Written on Apr 15, 2025 after therapy with Cynthia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, a
It’s been rare that I felt understood and she did that. It helped me feel less alone and able to tackle the painful parts of my trauma
Written on Mar 28, 2025 after therapy with Cynthia for 2 years and 6 months on issues concerning grief
She's been wonderful very comforting
Written on Mar 19, 2025 after therapy with Cynthia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
She is thoughtful and insightful. She sees patterns for others that are hidden and hard to find. She is good at her craft.
Written on Feb 24, 2025 after therapy with Cynthia for 3 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, parenting issues, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Cynthia is a real pro.
Written on Feb 07, 2025 after therapy with Cynthia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, lgbt, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Leeann is wonderful!
Written on Feb 02, 2025 after therapy with Cynthia for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Enjoy working with her she is awesome! Gonna be sad when I have to say goodbye.
Written on Jan 06, 2025 after therapy with Cynthia for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
She has been a great therapist.
Written on Jan 05, 2025 after therapy with Cynthia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, and adhd
I am not sure what I would do without Cynthia. She is ny rock and the most important is she listens to me and doesn’t judge me.
Written on Jan 02, 2025 after therapy with Cynthia for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief
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
Written on Oct 21, 2024 after therapy with Cynthia for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
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!
Written on Sep 23, 2024 after therapy with Cynthia for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I feel comfortable talking with her. She gives off a calming energy and is non-judgmental. Looking forward to this journey with her help.
Written on Aug 27, 2024 after therapy with Cynthia for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
She is helping me so much and I’m so grateful for her and for this app.
Written on Aug 16, 2024 after therapy with Cynthia for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
She is awesome! I've been doing therapy with her for over almost 2 years and she is wonderful. Highly recommend her to anyone
Written on Aug 07, 2024 after therapy with Cynthia for 2 years and 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
I have only met Cynthia twice, but in that time she has treated me with dignity and respect and made me feel validated.
Written on Apr 26, 2024 after therapy with Cynthia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, and self esteem
She has been very wonderful and helpful and works with me where I am at and ready to work.
Written on Mar 08, 2024 after therapy with Cynthia for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
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.
Written on Jan 09, 2024 after therapy with Cynthia for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
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.
Written on Dec 01, 2023 after therapy with Cynthia for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and adhd
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.
Written on Nov 08, 2023 after therapy with Cynthia for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
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!
Written on Sep 04, 2023 after therapy with Cynthia for 8 months on issues concerning depression, lgbt, and trauma and abuse
Love her. Experienced and very good at listening and asking good questions.
Written on Aug 19, 2023 after therapy with Cynthia for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning lgbt, and relationship issues
I greatly appreciate Cynthia Mickey. She has been a tremendous help for me through a difficult time. I highly recommend her.
Written on Jul 14, 2023 after therapy with Cynthia for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, anger management, and adhd
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.
Written on May 22, 2023 after therapy with Cynthia for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Best therapist ever!!
Written on Mar 15, 2023 after therapy with Cynthia for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and adhd
Cynthia is a great therapist. She has great listening skills and understands my issues.
Written on Mar 13, 2023 after therapy with Cynthia for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Give her a raise. She’s worth it.
Written on Feb 26, 2023 after therapy with Cynthia for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
She makes me feel safe
Written on Feb 15, 2023 after therapy with Cynthia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
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.
Written on Jan 29, 2023 after therapy with Cynthia for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
shes easy to talk to
Written on Dec 16, 2022 after therapy with Cynthia for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
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.
Written on Oct 05, 2022 after therapy with Cynthia for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and intimacy-related issues
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.
Written on Sep 23, 2022 after therapy with Cynthia for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
She was so incredible and an amazing listener. I’d recommended her to anyone :)
Written on Sep 08, 2022 after therapy with Cynthia for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with
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.
Written on Jul 13, 2022 after therapy with Cynthia for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Cynthia has always been so kind and supportive in helping me get through the most difficult time in my life.
Written on Jun 13, 2022 after therapy with Cynthia for 4 months on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
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.
Written on Jun 03, 2022 after therapy with Cynthia for 1 week on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
I love Cynthia ! She really listens to me and values everything that I share with her :)
Written on May 07, 2022 after therapy with Cynthia for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
Cynthia is great!
Written on Apr 25, 2022 after therapy with Cynthia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue
Cynthia listens to me and helps relax my nerves. She's great!
Written on Apr 24, 2022 after therapy with Cynthia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
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!!
Written on Apr 19, 2022 after therapy with Cynthia for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
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!
Written on Mar 27, 2022 after therapy with Cynthia for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and coaching
Written on Mar 19, 2022 after therapy with Cynthia for 2 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, lgbt, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
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.
Written on Mar 01, 2022 after therapy with Cynthia for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
Cynthia is a lovely, open-hearted Person.
Written on Dec 05, 2021 after therapy with Cynthia for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, and self esteem
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.
Written on Dec 01, 2021 after therapy with Cynthia for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
She's great. Nuff said.
Written on Nov 12, 2021 after therapy with Cynthia for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, and self esteem
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.
Written on Nov 08, 2021 after therapy with Cynthia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
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.
Written on Nov 01, 2021 after therapy with Cynthia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
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!
Written on Oct 09, 2021 after therapy with Cynthia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
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.
Written on Oct 09, 2021 after therapy with Cynthia for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and intimacy-related issues
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