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Wister Mitchelson
Therapist
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Virginia

Wister Mitchelson

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Virginia
Therapist
SPECIALTIES
Autism +
Anxiety
Depression
Coping Skills
STYLE
Gentle
Safe
Flexible
Reflective
INSURANCE

Intro

My name is Wister Mitchelson and I live in Virginia as a licensed professional counselor. I provided person centered support that fosters growth towards emotional stability and heightened self perspective. Counseling provides an opportunity to confidentially work through some of those issues with an unbiased, non-judgemental, and empathetic trained professional.

What motivated you to specialize in working with autistic adults?

I focus on reckoning and building upon each person's strengths, rather than solely addressing challenges, typically operating from a perspective of strengths-based therapy. My approach emphasizes recognizing and nurturing the inherent abilities and talents that every individual possesses, rather than framing their experience solely through the lens of challenges or deficits.

How do you bring a strengths-based, affirming approach to your client work?

Many autistic individuals experience co-occurring mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, or stress, due to the challenges they face navigating the world. Therapists may want to help them build resilience, develop coping strategies, and improve emotional well-being.

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EDUCATION
Professional Counseling from Liberty University; Bachelors in Criminal Justice from Radford University
HOBBIES
Farming, Canoeing, hanging with my kids