- Family of origin issues
- Parenting strategies
- CBT and DBT methods
About Kaniecia
Kaniecia Mixon is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 15 years of experience. She works with adults dealing with depression, anxiety, parenting challenges, relationship concerns, and stress. She also supports people facing grief, body image worries, attention difficulties, and issues linked to family of origin.
Her training and background include a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Science in Counseling/Marriage and Family Therapy. Over the years she has provided behavioral support and therapy in crisis stabilization, helped people build coping skills, and worked alongside caregivers on practical parenting strategies. She has experience with lives affected by trauma and with adoption and foster care contexts.
In sessions she uses a mix of approaches rather than a single method. Methods include client-centered work that focuses on the person's own goals, cognitive behavioral techniques to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and dialectical behavior methods for emotional regulation. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are also part of her toolbox when helpful.
Practical work in therapy often looks like setting small goals, practicing new communication habits, and trying behavior-based experiments between sessions. She has supervised clinical staff and supported parents learning hands-on strategies to manage a child's behavior. That background informs clear, skill-focused sessions aimed at day-to-day improvements.
People who contact her typically want to change patterns that started in their family, handle parenting strain, or reduce anxiety and mood symptoms. If someone wants structured, straightforward work on recurring family patterns or coping skills, she offers that experience and perspective.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-centered work focuses on the person's goals and priorities, with the therapist following the client's lead to identify practical steps. This helps when people want to address relationship patterns or family of origin issues in ways that fit their life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches specific skills for recognizing and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and problem-focused concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for regulating intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with anger, mood swings, and relationship strain.Finding the best approach is part of the collaborative work. The therapist will review concerns, goals, and how a person likes to work, then suggest methods to try. That plan can be adjusted over time based on what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins around work breaks, and let someone choose whether to use a video or audio setup based on comfort and bandwidth. The emphasis is on practical ways to make therapy fit daily life rather than on any single format.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with depression, anxiety, parenting problems, relationship issues, grief, body image, ADHD, and related family matters including family of origin issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, person-centered approach and incorporates cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior methods, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing as appropriate.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience providing behavioral support, crisis stabilization, and therapy work with individuals and caregivers.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (CA LMFT) practicing from California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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