Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
How Ayanna works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Mississippi
- Years in practice
- 22
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Ayanna
Ayanna Gill-Cooper is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 22 years of experience practicing in Mississippi. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, mood shifts, and relationship concerns. She aims to make first steps toward change feel manageable and supported.
Over two decades she has worked with people facing grief, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, and challenges tied to sexual orientation and multicultural contexts. Her approach centers on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can speak honestly about emotions and behavior.
Background and approach
Sessions are conversational and straightforward. She listens to what matters most, helps identify patterns that get in the way, and works with clients to try practical strategies they can use between sessions. The focus is on building coping skills and small changes that fit daily life.
Ayanna supports people dealing with depression, bipolar mood concerns, eating issues, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. She also helps those navigating life transitions and relationship stress. Her multicultural focus means she pays attention to how culture and identity shape each person’s experience.
Her goal is to empower clients to make choices that lead to a more balanced life. She encourages realistic steps and steady progress rather than quick fixes. People who want clear options and gentle guidance often find this practical style helpful.
What Ayanna works with
Everything Ayanna lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Ayanna's practice.
How therapeutic approaches work online
Ayanna uses evidence-based techniques that focus on practical coping and clearer thinking. One approach helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns so they can respond differently to stress and anxiety. This method is useful for worry, low mood, and anger that stems from automatic negative thoughts.Another approach centers on skills training for managing strong emotions and improving relationships. It teaches breathing, grounding, and behavior-based steps to reduce reactivity and build steadier mood management. These skills are helpful for anger, emotional overwhelm, and relationship tension.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and daily life, and then recommend strategies to try. The plan is collaborative and can be adjusted as needs change.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make counseling flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions use less bandwidth, quick check-ins work well over text, and live chat can fit brief moments during a busy day. These options help people fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel schedules while still doing meaningful work with a licensed professional.
Questions people ask about Ayanna
What concerns does Ayanna commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, bipolar mood concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship issues, eating concerns, and self-esteem struggles. Multicultural concerns and compassion fatigue are also areas of focus.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her sessions are open and conversational with an emphasis on practical strategies. She listens without judgment and helps people try tools that fit their daily life.
What is her background and clinical experience?
She holds a Master of Science and has worked as a counselor for 22 years. That experience includes helping people with a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
Where does she practice and what credential does she hold?
She is licensed in Mississippi and holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she sees clients within her licensed region.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How are costs and getting started handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.